Last week I had the pleasure of being a guest on the Paperclipping Roundtable podcast. It was a great conversation and definitely worth a listen.
While on the podcast, I spent my time doodling patterns.
I find that doodling helps me listen better. It focuses me so that my mind doesn't wander. And you never know what an idle doodle might turn into down the road. There are several patterns there that have my brain hopping! It's a win-win. Not only did I listen more carefully to my fellow panelists, but I made art at the same time!
Are you a doodler?
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Yes, and I find that it also helps me to focus on what I’m hearing. I had to tell teachers that so that they knew I was still listening.
Yes, and I find that it also helps me to focus on what I’m hearing. I had to tell teachers that so that they knew I was still listening.
Yes, and I find that it also helps me to focus on what I’m hearing. I had to tell teachers that so that they knew I was still listening.
Yes, and I find that it also helps me to focus on what I’m hearing. I had to tell teachers that so that they knew I was still listening.
Yes, and I find that it also helps me to focus on what I’m hearing. I had to tell teachers that so that they knew I was still listening.
I have taught my little clients to use doodling to help calm themselves down. (I do counseling with kids in school setting) It’s a great zen-like tool!
I have taught my little clients to use doodling to help calm themselves down. (I do counseling with kids in school setting) It’s a great zen-like tool!
I have taught my little clients to use doodling to help calm themselves down. (I do counseling with kids in school setting) It’s a great zen-like tool!
I have taught my little clients to use doodling to help calm themselves down. (I do counseling with kids in school setting) It’s a great zen-like tool!
I have taught my little clients to use doodling to help calm themselves down. (I do counseling with kids in school setting) It’s a great zen-like tool!
I love to doodle. I have been doodling since I was young.It’s my favorite pass time.
I love to doodle. I have been doodling since I was young.It’s my favorite pass time.
I love to doodle. I have been doodling since I was young.It’s my favorite pass time.
I love to doodle. I have been doodling since I was young.It’s my favorite pass time.
I love to doodle. I have been doodling since I was young.It’s my favorite pass time.
I ‘m an incurable doodler and often doodle through meetings. At times it helps me get through boring meetings! I LOVE your doodles!
I ‘m an incurable doodler and often doodle through meetings. At times it helps me get through boring meetings! I LOVE your doodles!
I ‘m an incurable doodler and often doodle through meetings. At times it helps me get through boring meetings! I LOVE your doodles!
I ‘m an incurable doodler and often doodle through meetings. At times it helps me get through boring meetings! I LOVE your doodles!
I ‘m an incurable doodler and often doodle through meetings. At times it helps me get through boring meetings! I LOVE your doodles!
I’m definitely a doodler, I inherited it from my Dad! Yours are fantastic!
I’m definitely a doodler, I inherited it from my Dad! Yours are fantastic!
I’m definitely a doodler, I inherited it from my Dad! Yours are fantastic!
I’m definitely a doodler, I inherited it from my Dad! Yours are fantastic!
I’m definitely a doodler, I inherited it from my Dad! Yours are fantastic!
Yes, I am definitely a doodler too!Some of them I save and use in things like art journals, ATCs, Project Life. Many…in the trash.
Yes, I am definitely a doodler too!Some of them I save and use in things like art journals, ATCs, Project Life. Many…in the trash.
Yes, I am definitely a doodler too!Some of them I save and use in things like art journals, ATCs, Project Life. Many…in the trash.
Yes, I am definitely a doodler too!Some of them I save and use in things like art journals, ATCs, Project Life. Many…in the trash.
Yes, I am definitely a doodler too!Some of them I save and use in things like art journals, ATCs, Project Life. Many…in the trash.
Yep. Another doodler here. 🙂 I sure do love your patterns.
Yep. Another doodler here. 🙂 I sure do love your patterns.
Yep. Another doodler here. 🙂 I sure do love your patterns.
Yep. Another doodler here. 🙂 I sure do love your patterns.
Yep. Another doodler here. 🙂 I sure do love your patterns.
I see some new stamps, or maybe stencils? I love to doodle, it does keep my mind on the subject of the moment!
I see some new stamps, or maybe stencils? I love to doodle, it does keep my mind on the subject of the moment!
I see some new stamps, or maybe stencils? I love to doodle, it does keep my mind on the subject of the moment!
I see some new stamps, or maybe stencils? I love to doodle, it does keep my mind on the subject of the moment!
I see some new stamps, or maybe stencils? I love to doodle, it does keep my mind on the subject of the moment!
Question: Are you planning on an online class of handcarving pattern stamps? I am hungry for more of your stamp wisdom! Just a thought to put in your mind, lol.
Melanie Kiser
Question: Are you planning on an online class of handcarving pattern stamps? I am hungry for more of your stamp wisdom! Just a thought to put in your mind, lol.
Melanie Kiser
Question: Are you planning on an online class of handcarving pattern stamps? I am hungry for more of your stamp wisdom! Just a thought to put in your mind, lol.
Melanie Kiser
Question: Are you planning on an online class of handcarving pattern stamps? I am hungry for more of your stamp wisdom! Just a thought to put in your mind, lol.
Melanie Kiser
Question: Are you planning on an online class of handcarving pattern stamps? I am hungry for more of your stamp wisdom! Just a thought to put in your mind, lol.
Melanie Kiser
I’m sure we’ll see some of your fab doodles show up soon, stamps, stencils,…
My son starts doodling during long meetings. A while ago I turned a doodled bird into a hand carved stamp 🙂
http://stampingmathilda.blogspot.be/2012/12/riks-doodles.html
I’m sure we’ll see some of your fab doodles show up soon, stamps, stencils,…
My son starts doodling during long meetings. A while ago I turned a doodled bird into a hand carved stamp 🙂
http://stampingmathilda.blogspot.be/2012/12/riks-doodles.html
I’m sure we’ll see some of your fab doodles show up soon, stamps, stencils,…
My son starts doodling during long meetings. A while ago I turned a doodled bird into a hand carved stamp 🙂
http://stampingmathilda.blogspot.be/2012/12/riks-doodles.html
I’m sure we’ll see some of your fab doodles show up soon, stamps, stencils,…
My son starts doodling during long meetings. A while ago I turned a doodled bird into a hand carved stamp 🙂
http://stampingmathilda.blogspot.be/2012/12/riks-doodles.html
I’m sure we’ll see some of your fab doodles show up soon, stamps, stencils,…
My son starts doodling during long meetings. A while ago I turned a doodled bird into a hand carved stamp 🙂
http://stampingmathilda.blogspot.be/2012/12/riks-doodles.html
I doodle a bit but not at the same time as listening – I get too absorbed in the doodle and forget to listen! I can see a couple of these in your next batch of fabulous stencils 🙂
I doodle a bit but not at the same time as listening – I get too absorbed in the doodle and forget to listen! I can see a couple of these in your next batch of fabulous stencils 🙂
I doodle a bit but not at the same time as listening – I get too absorbed in the doodle and forget to listen! I can see a couple of these in your next batch of fabulous stencils 🙂
I doodle a bit but not at the same time as listening – I get too absorbed in the doodle and forget to listen! I can see a couple of these in your next batch of fabulous stencils 🙂
I doodle a bit but not at the same time as listening – I get too absorbed in the doodle and forget to listen! I can see a couple of these in your next batch of fabulous stencils 🙂
I can see some new stencils coming up.
I can see some new stencils coming up.
I can see some new stencils coming up.
I can see some new stencils coming up.
I can see some new stencils coming up.
How cool is THAT! Julie, you just keep on getting better and neater all the time! Now, if you could only make your designs into stencils and stamps!
Blessings,
Peggy
How cool is THAT! Julie, you just keep on getting better and neater all the time! Now, if you could only make your designs into stencils and stamps!
Blessings,
Peggy
How cool is THAT! Julie, you just keep on getting better and neater all the time! Now, if you could only make your designs into stencils and stamps!
Blessings,
Peggy
How cool is THAT! Julie, you just keep on getting better and neater all the time! Now, if you could only make your designs into stencils and stamps!
Blessings,
Peggy
How cool is THAT! Julie, you just keep on getting better and neater all the time! Now, if you could only make your designs into stencils and stamps!
Blessings,
Peggy
Yes, I agree with the other doodlers….definitely improves my capacity to listen and really absorb information. And I inherited my doodling from my dad.
Yes, I agree with the other doodlers….definitely improves my capacity to listen and really absorb information. And I inherited my doodling from my dad.
Yes, I agree with the other doodlers….definitely improves my capacity to listen and really absorb information. And I inherited my doodling from my dad.
Yes, I agree with the other doodlers….definitely improves my capacity to listen and really absorb information. And I inherited my doodling from my dad.
Yes, I agree with the other doodlers….definitely improves my capacity to listen and really absorb information. And I inherited my doodling from my dad.
This was a wonderful podcast in that each guest had a different approach when working with paper/paints/ embellishments/ scrap books or art journals. I love all the differences in each guest and that they were able to share their ideas with us. It gave me insight into why I do love what I do with paper. I love being part of your “evolution” Julie. Thanks for sharing
This was a wonderful podcast in that each guest had a different approach when working with paper/paints/ embellishments/ scrap books or art journals. I love all the differences in each guest and that they were able to share their ideas with us. It gave me insight into why I do love what I do with paper. I love being part of your “evolution” Julie. Thanks for sharing
This was a wonderful podcast in that each guest had a different approach when working with paper/paints/ embellishments/ scrap books or art journals. I love all the differences in each guest and that they were able to share their ideas with us. It gave me insight into why I do love what I do with paper. I love being part of your “evolution” Julie. Thanks for sharing
This was a wonderful podcast in that each guest had a different approach when working with paper/paints/ embellishments/ scrap books or art journals. I love all the differences in each guest and that they were able to share their ideas with us. It gave me insight into why I do love what I do with paper. I love being part of your “evolution” Julie. Thanks for sharing
This was a wonderful podcast in that each guest had a different approach when working with paper/paints/ embellishments/ scrap books or art journals. I love all the differences in each guest and that they were able to share their ideas with us. It gave me insight into why I do love what I do with paper. I love being part of your “evolution” Julie. Thanks for sharing
I wish I could do this. If I tried I’d probably end up so concentrated on the doodling I’d stop listening to the person on the phone!
I wish I could do this. If I tried I’d probably end up so concentrated on the doodling I’d stop listening to the person on the phone!
I wish I could do this. If I tried I’d probably end up so concentrated on the doodling I’d stop listening to the person on the phone!
I wish I could do this. If I tried I’d probably end up so concentrated on the doodling I’d stop listening to the person on the phone!
I wish I could do this. If I tried I’d probably end up so concentrated on the doodling I’d stop listening to the person on the phone!
My grandmother was a doodler, my Dad is a doodler, and I am a doodler. It gives my “monkey brain” something to do so I can pay attention in meetings. 🙂 The margins of my college notebooks were filled with doodling, too.
My grandmother was a doodler, my Dad is a doodler, and I am a doodler. It gives my “monkey brain” something to do so I can pay attention in meetings. 🙂 The margins of my college notebooks were filled with doodling, too.
My grandmother was a doodler, my Dad is a doodler, and I am a doodler. It gives my “monkey brain” something to do so I can pay attention in meetings. 🙂 The margins of my college notebooks were filled with doodling, too.
My grandmother was a doodler, my Dad is a doodler, and I am a doodler. It gives my “monkey brain” something to do so I can pay attention in meetings. 🙂 The margins of my college notebooks were filled with doodling, too.
My grandmother was a doodler, my Dad is a doodler, and I am a doodler. It gives my “monkey brain” something to do so I can pay attention in meetings. 🙂 The margins of my college notebooks were filled with doodling, too.
The bottom left and middle doodle patterns reminded me that you are the person who introduced me to Zentangles. I saw you giving a little demo on a scrapbooking show several years ago and I was first astonished that zentangles existed and then I was hooked. I immediately ran for paper and pen and still love to do it for relaxation. Thank you, Julie! I love almost all of those designs. Off to hear the show.
The bottom left and middle doodle patterns reminded me that you are the person who introduced me to Zentangles. I saw you giving a little demo on a scrapbooking show several years ago and I was first astonished that zentangles existed and then I was hooked. I immediately ran for paper and pen and still love to do it for relaxation. Thank you, Julie! I love almost all of those designs. Off to hear the show.
The bottom left and middle doodle patterns reminded me that you are the person who introduced me to Zentangles. I saw you giving a little demo on a scrapbooking show several years ago and I was first astonished that zentangles existed and then I was hooked. I immediately ran for paper and pen and still love to do it for relaxation. Thank you, Julie! I love almost all of those designs. Off to hear the show.
The bottom left and middle doodle patterns reminded me that you are the person who introduced me to Zentangles. I saw you giving a little demo on a scrapbooking show several years ago and I was first astonished that zentangles existed and then I was hooked. I immediately ran for paper and pen and still love to do it for relaxation. Thank you, Julie! I love almost all of those designs. Off to hear the show.
The bottom left and middle doodle patterns reminded me that you are the person who introduced me to Zentangles. I saw you giving a little demo on a scrapbooking show several years ago and I was first astonished that zentangles existed and then I was hooked. I immediately ran for paper and pen and still love to do it for relaxation. Thank you, Julie! I love almost all of those designs. Off to hear the show.
Yep, doodling keeps the left side of my brain busy organizing, and allows me to listen better and not become distracted. I taught myself how to “behave” in school my doodling. Been using it ever since.
Yep, doodling keeps the left side of my brain busy organizing, and allows me to listen better and not become distracted. I taught myself how to “behave” in school my doodling. Been using it ever since.
Yep, doodling keeps the left side of my brain busy organizing, and allows me to listen better and not become distracted. I taught myself how to “behave” in school my doodling. Been using it ever since.
Yep, doodling keeps the left side of my brain busy organizing, and allows me to listen better and not become distracted. I taught myself how to “behave” in school my doodling. Been using it ever since.
Yep, doodling keeps the left side of my brain busy organizing, and allows me to listen better and not become distracted. I taught myself how to “behave” in school my doodling. Been using it ever since.
Gorgeous doodles! I really love doodling and try to do it often. 🙂
Gorgeous doodles! I really love doodling and try to do it often. 🙂
Gorgeous doodles! I really love doodling and try to do it often. 🙂
Gorgeous doodles! I really love doodling and try to do it often. 🙂
Gorgeous doodles! I really love doodling and try to do it often. 🙂
O…M…G… I LOVE THESE! I am also a doodler and have been since I was a child. Most memorably, doodling helped me survive Algebra-II. I wish I could create patterns of your callibur. And to think these were drawn while focusing elsewhere?! You’re truly gifted, girlfriend!
O…M…G… I LOVE THESE! I am also a doodler and have been since I was a child. Most memorably, doodling helped me survive Algebra-II. I wish I could create patterns of your callibur. And to think these were drawn while focusing elsewhere?! You’re truly gifted, girlfriend!
O…M…G… I LOVE THESE! I am also a doodler and have been since I was a child. Most memorably, doodling helped me survive Algebra-II. I wish I could create patterns of your callibur. And to think these were drawn while focusing elsewhere?! You’re truly gifted, girlfriend!
O…M…G… I LOVE THESE! I am also a doodler and have been since I was a child. Most memorably, doodling helped me survive Algebra-II. I wish I could create patterns of your callibur. And to think these were drawn while focusing elsewhere?! You’re truly gifted, girlfriend!
O…M…G… I LOVE THESE! I am also a doodler and have been since I was a child. Most memorably, doodling helped me survive Algebra-II. I wish I could create patterns of your callibur. And to think these were drawn while focusing elsewhere?! You’re truly gifted, girlfriend!
I’m a meeting doodler, on hold doodler, waiting room doodler. When I retired I found many doodles in my files from meetings and training sessions (also some funny cartoons). I’ve used some of the actual doodles in my art and many ideas that were born of other doodles. Doodles rock!
I’m a meeting doodler, on hold doodler, waiting room doodler. When I retired I found many doodles in my files from meetings and training sessions (also some funny cartoons). I’ve used some of the actual doodles in my art and many ideas that were born of other doodles. Doodles rock!
I’m a meeting doodler, on hold doodler, waiting room doodler. When I retired I found many doodles in my files from meetings and training sessions (also some funny cartoons). I’ve used some of the actual doodles in my art and many ideas that were born of other doodles. Doodles rock!
I’m a meeting doodler, on hold doodler, waiting room doodler. When I retired I found many doodles in my files from meetings and training sessions (also some funny cartoons). I’ve used some of the actual doodles in my art and many ideas that were born of other doodles. Doodles rock!
I’m a meeting doodler, on hold doodler, waiting room doodler. When I retired I found many doodles in my files from meetings and training sessions (also some funny cartoons). I’ve used some of the actual doodles in my art and many ideas that were born of other doodles. Doodles rock!
Hi Julie!
My daughter and I took a class with you at City QUilter—we made fabulous fabric cuffs. In looking at your doodling I am reminded of Zentangles. Are you familiar with tangling? Rick Roberst & Maria Thomas have some great material, as do others.
Hope to take another class with yo in the future!
Jill
Hi Julie!
My daughter and I took a class with you at City QUilter—we made fabulous fabric cuffs. In looking at your doodling I am reminded of Zentangles. Are you familiar with tangling? Rick Roberst & Maria Thomas have some great material, as do others.
Hope to take another class with yo in the future!
Jill
Hi Julie!
My daughter and I took a class with you at City QUilter—we made fabulous fabric cuffs. In looking at your doodling I am reminded of Zentangles. Are you familiar with tangling? Rick Roberst & Maria Thomas have some great material, as do others.
Hope to take another class with yo in the future!
Jill
Hi Julie!
My daughter and I took a class with you at City QUilter—we made fabulous fabric cuffs. In looking at your doodling I am reminded of Zentangles. Are you familiar with tangling? Rick Roberst & Maria Thomas have some great material, as do others.
Hope to take another class with yo in the future!
Jill
Hi Julie!
My daughter and I took a class with you at City QUilter—we made fabulous fabric cuffs. In looking at your doodling I am reminded of Zentangles. Are you familiar with tangling? Rick Roberst & Maria Thomas have some great material, as do others.
Hope to take another class with yo in the future!
Jill
This post makes me miss doodling! I used to doodle when I was a teen. Once, I used barbie gel that was different colors and made patterns on a sheet of plain paper with it, and it was pretty sophisticated looking. I am far from being an artist but it was fun. Nice post!
This post makes me miss doodling! I used to doodle when I was a teen. Once, I used barbie gel that was different colors and made patterns on a sheet of plain paper with it, and it was pretty sophisticated looking. I am far from being an artist but it was fun. Nice post!
This post makes me miss doodling! I used to doodle when I was a teen. Once, I used barbie gel that was different colors and made patterns on a sheet of plain paper with it, and it was pretty sophisticated looking. I am far from being an artist but it was fun. Nice post!
This post makes me miss doodling! I used to doodle when I was a teen. Once, I used barbie gel that was different colors and made patterns on a sheet of plain paper with it, and it was pretty sophisticated looking. I am far from being an artist but it was fun. Nice post!
This post makes me miss doodling! I used to doodle when I was a teen. Once, I used barbie gel that was different colors and made patterns on a sheet of plain paper with it, and it was pretty sophisticated looking. I am far from being an artist but it was fun. Nice post!
I had to do the same…and sadly, out of all of my years of school, I only had 1 teacher who understood..Mr. Sprague – 4th grade. 🙂
I had to do the same…and sadly, out of all of my years of school, I only had 1 teacher who understood..Mr. Sprague – 4th grade. 🙂
I had to do the same…and sadly, out of all of my years of school, I only had 1 teacher who understood..Mr. Sprague – 4th grade. 🙂
I had to do the same…and sadly, out of all of my years of school, I only had 1 teacher who understood..Mr. Sprague – 4th grade. 🙂
I had to do the same…and sadly, out of all of my years of school, I only had 1 teacher who understood..Mr. Sprague – 4th grade. 🙂