A little while ago, the guys from Monsieur Notebook got in touch and asked if I would like to receive a free leather notebook with my artwork engraved on the front cover. Of course, I said absolutely, and here is my finished notebook!
I sent over a selection of illustrations, and the guys ended up choosing 'Mango Sorbet' which I was really happy about. I also adore the deep rich red cover they chose for my notebook. You can see the texture of the engraving a little better in the photo below. I'm so thrilled with my new notebook, it's amazingly unique and I can already tell I'll get a lot of use out of it.
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| Just a little doodle to christen my new notebook! |
When I sent over my illustrations, I had to transform them into black and white line and block drawings as you can see above. It was actually interesting to see my illustrations in black and white as colour is usually such a big part of what I do. I was incredibly happy with how this one looked though - nice, clean, and simple.
I'm so happy that the guys asked me to take part in this - my notebook is beautiful quality and I'd recommend them to anyone.
In addition to notebooks, Monsieur Notebook also stock sketchpads of various sizes, and they will soon be selling watercolour notebooks too!
Take a look at their blog here for more info!
Stockists
Inkthistle
Pen & Paper Stationery Co
Blank Journals
Write Here!
Treasure & Relish
Prices start at around £9.25 which is incredibly reasonable for a leather notebook of such high quality. Another important thing to mention is that these notebooks are ethically sourced and hand finished in India, ensuring every employee receives a fair wage - an amazing reason to support the brand.
Let me know what you think!
C xxx
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This is beautiful Carly! And I'm so glad they are a respectful brand and yes the prices are very reasonable! xxx
ReplyDeleteThank you lovely! Yes, I thought that was really positive too, and it's just a lovely notebook. xxx
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Wow! I think it's great. You are lucky you were given that as a gift. The prices are not bad at all. xx
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely, after seeing this I can see your illustrations on notebooks and things like that, would be super cute gifts! xxx
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Aaw, I was really pleased when they asked me to take part - it's such a lovely notebook. xxx
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DeleteWow Carly, I love this idea! If only I could draw...haha. Such a reasonable price too.
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I was so happy/surprised when they asked me! It's such a cute little notebook. xxx
DeleteThat is so gorgeous, I am very impressed.
ReplyDeleteThank you Imogen! xxx
Deletewow this looks so cool! I'd almost be too precious with it to draw in XD I'm the same as you in the sense that I like having my illustrations all colourful too :D xx
ReplyDeleteAaw, I always feel that way about nice notebooks, but I'm definitely going to use this one! xxx
DeleteThis is so pretty, hope you fill it with heaps of drawings and show us xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Laura - I definitely will! xxx
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