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2026 Hobonichi Cousin Setup: Work & Daily Journal

TheCoffeeMonsterzCO

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It's timeee! I had ~5 hours of footage to edit down and this is the most concise I could make it haha. I hope you enjoy and I'm excited to hear what you think!

Intro 00:00
2025 Review 00:42
Quick Overview 01:06
Front Cover 01:41
Back Cover 05:34
Inner Pocket 06:48
Title Page 09:05
Yearly 10:20
Tabs 11:36
Index 13:31
Monthly & Weekly 14:30
Letter To Myself 16:42
Daily Title Pages 17:26
Back Pages 19:53

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20 Comments

@tori.doe. 9 months ago

We're our own toughest critic...that cover was too cute! Not feeling as creative, but I would have purchased a planner designed with that cover without hesitation. Let's manifest a TCMC - Hobonichi collab 😁🤞🏾

@CreatingSelfCarePlans 9 months ago

Personally, I love the look of the hand drawn doodles better than the ones with the thick, dark lines. I understand that some people might not like it. But before you completely decide not to make more based on a few comments, poll the entire community. I would love to buy anything with the hand drawn as that aesthetic is more appealing to me. But at the end of the day, this is your shop and you should create the art that you enjoy. Just because you’ve always been known for the thicker lines doesn’t mean you have to stick with that. 😊

@simplyjenxoxo4735 9 months ago

The cute lil latte cup is actually my favorite part of that cover ❤. I had no idea these are all cut outs. It looks amazing and I really appreciate the pure raw creativity put into it.

@CreatingSelfCarePlans 9 months ago

Collab with Hobonichi, make a coloring book and write a children’s book - I could totally see all of those happening for you, Helen. 💕

@EllieHumphrey-u3o 9 months ago

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this collection - the delicate watercolors, the sketchy-artsy look! I am so happy to have it all throughout my hobonichi and already ordered more haha!

@Heatmama5 9 months ago

I LoVe this year’s hand-drawn water color aesthetic!! It’s beautiful. Thanks for putting all your time and love into them ❤

@NicoleMittman 9 months ago

I LOVE the hand drawn!! I think those people that don’t are crazy (no offense)!! Please don’t stop because a lot of us do love them and enjoy them ❤❤

@Cocococo72250 9 months ago

The hand drawn stickers are honestly my favorites of all of your stickers. They’re wonderful! ✨

@angelaziegler4746 9 months ago (edited)

it's wild to hear that the cover wasn't an instant love for you because it was an instant love for ME. i love that you took advantage of how the binding strip is the same color as the cover to imply a sort of negative space that isn't as visible on camera without directly reinforcing the boundary.

for what it's worth, im also really a fan of the hand-drawn aesthetic for this year, too; i know that it's not ideal for a lot of people, but seeing the hand-drawn quality makes me want to doodle alongside them. anything that inspires me to make more art of any kind is super valuable, so i think you definitely have a reason to be super happy and proud of the work you've done!

@Loretta_C 8 months ago

Your creativity is so inspiring. I love how you have built your brand and company over the years. I am 45 and wish that I had been this dedicated to one single project when I was young. Keep doing what you do, you're amazing!

@yongswetsheart 9 months ago

I was waiting for this like crazyyyyyyy

@sodadep 9 months ago (edited)

i love love love the hand drawn look. i dont paint much anymore but im also a water color artist and i love the hand drawn details. i will definitely be buying any more that you do in that style!

@shelleybecker6836 9 months ago

I love the watercolor style throughout the collection and am very surprised you received negative feedback. Particularly, that it looked like the printer ran out of ink. That blows my mind. I hope you consider those of us who love this style and purchased it because of the watercolor, hand drawn effect. It is lovely. If they don't like it, they don't have to buy it.

@VanessaAu 9 months ago

Helen, your videos are the only ones i watch consistently on a weekly basis. When I tell my husband and girls i'm having breakfast, they know it means don't bother me I'm watching Helen lol. Thank you for being such a wonderful person and bringing so much joy to live! Buying TCMC products would be one of my reasons for living ;)

@Bridget108p 9 months ago

I love your water color collection! It’s perfect for using in undated planners and It feels like having painted artwork in my books!

@Necromanxerrr 8 months ago

All of your set ups have helped my ADHD so much that I no longer throw up at the intensity of my schedules. I love these layouts! And I appreciate all the effort you put into making videos and stickers and everything. You’re doing a good job!

@CarmenCroft1 6 months ago

I've watched this probably 4 times now making purchase decisions. I doubt you'll see this but I wanted to say how nice I think it is that you showed a "do it yourself" way to add a pocket that costs nothing to make. Really cool!

@amziez 9 months ago

Hi Helen! I just want to add a voice to those who LOOOOOOVE the water color aesthetic and softness of this years collection. Thank you for sharing your creativity with us, I hope that what you create for us is bringing you joy. Merry Christmas! 🎄

@sueberry1727 9 months ago

Great vlog Helen I would like to say that you have worked so hard on the 2026 collection and during time when you haven’t felt well - I absolutely love this collection and have set up my 2026 Hobonichi cousin with your collection and am looking forward to 2026 second half well done xx