tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815347271546875249.post7557889659621090604..comments2023-12-05T16:28:18.656+00:00Comments on Filofancy | Life On Paper | Zara M.: How I use my Flex by FilofaxZara M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06920122502855683774noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815347271546875249.post-64828721695683471332019-12-17T09:46:52.443+00:002019-12-17T09:46:52.443+00:00Thanks you for sharing this unique useful informat...Thanks you for sharing this unique useful information content with us. Really awesome work. keep on blogging <a href="https://www.winnorgifts.com/product/spiral-notebook-organizer/" rel="nofollow">a5 spiral-bound notebook</a>Winnor International Limitedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04598782014563467696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815347271546875249.post-16299611749616519962014-04-18T21:32:15.557+00:002014-04-18T21:32:15.557+00:00My thoughts entirely Penny! I thought the flex mig...My thoughts entirely Penny! I thought the flex might get more love after they introduced more variety, including the real leather ones, but it didn't happen. Those muji notebooks are great though, perfect fit. Thanks for the link to your site, I will definitely pop over and have a look!Zara M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12717456143284633193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815347271546875249.post-74034674547445741412014-04-18T20:09:37.427+00:002014-04-18T20:09:37.427+00:00It is surprising how little blog love the flex get...It is surprising how little blog love the flex gets. I love mine! I don't often add my nexus 7 but i could. I love the A5 notebooks from muji. They fit perfectly. <br /><br />I wrote a bit about it <a href="http://www.penguingirl.com/2014/02/27/2014-planner-status-fill-logbooks/" rel="nofollow">here on my site</a>. pennyhttp://www.penguingirl.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815347271546875249.post-7950073102989708732014-04-02T10:56:18.066+00:002014-04-02T10:56:18.066+00:00Great minds thinks alike! I do miss my ereader, I ...Great minds thinks alike! I do miss my ereader, I broke it a while back, it was a nifty little thing to have, and while i do prefer real books too, it did encourage me to read a lot more because it was always with me and so convenient to pull out. I may go ahead and purchase another one come to think of it, they are even smaller now. Although I tend to use my samsung note smartphone to read on because the screen is generous. It's not quite the same though. Hope you enjoy the combination of you kindle and flex :)Zara M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12717456143284633193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815347271546875249.post-61513294636687227562014-04-02T07:40:40.758+00:002014-04-02T07:40:40.758+00:00Hey Zara, what a funny coincidence ;-) I just foun...Hey Zara, what a funny coincidence ;-) I just found this post and see you've got the same eReader and FF Flex as I do. Haven't thought of using them together yet, as I still prefer real books but will consider this combination from now on as an option. Thanks for your wonderful blog.Feld Effekthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08144581927283404575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815347271546875249.post-79843155431460240062013-01-18T15:30:38.881+00:002013-01-18T15:30:38.881+00:00I was told by a reader that this is exactly what t...I was told by a reader that this is exactly what they have done with their A5 Flex! I think there is plenty of space in the spine of the Flex to include an insert with a slim set of rings. Mine holds a fair few thickish notebooks. unfortunately I don't have any pictures of my own to show you, as I haven't tried to use rings inside my Flex.<br /><br />Philofaxy have tried it out though! Here's a link...<br /><br />http://philofaxy.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/guest-post-in-search-of-ultimate_12.html<br /><br />Looks pretty smart... I might have to try it out myself!Zara M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12717456143284633193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815347271546875249.post-10915078307869102372013-01-06T23:58:42.964+00:002013-01-06T23:58:42.964+00:00I have a personal zip graphic filofax but it's...I have a personal zip graphic filofax but it's so bulky and was thinking about an a5 filoflex..is it possible to insert an a5 plain ringbinder into the slots so they can be used for small amount of inserts in the middle and also put some books into the other slots? Thanks, id greatly appreciate if you showed some images xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815347271546875249.post-6578916898836232702012-06-19T16:31:24.673+00:002012-06-19T16:31:24.673+00:00Thanks Jana :) the more I think about it, the mor...Thanks Jana :) the more I think about it, the more I want a Magenta Flex! xZara M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12717456143284633193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815347271546875249.post-16337164419910379062012-06-15T18:46:08.564+00:002012-06-15T18:46:08.564+00:00Hi Zara!
This is such a great review. I bought a ...Hi Zara!<br /><br />This is such a great review. I bought a flex pocket in magenta today. I wanna use it as a notebook for todo-lists, shoppinglists. But the idea to use it as a diary (not calendar) is great. Maybe I am gonna buy a A5 one in one of the new binders for flex. (Comming this summer).<br /><br />Best wishes from germany<br />JanaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815347271546875249.post-22514205494806780692012-06-13T13:12:45.423+00:002012-06-13T13:12:45.423+00:00Hi Tim,
Thanks for your comments :) Love the ide...Hi Tim,<br /><br />Thanks for your comments :) Love the idea of fitting a slim ring into the Flex. Do you have any pics? I'd love to publish them on the blog to show readers - they'd love that! Filofax is all about customisation. I think a lot of people are too afraid to do invasive alterations for fear of ruining their expensive Filofaxes (I'm one of these people). I tried to come up with an alternative in a previous blog post...<br /><br />http://filofancy.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/improving-flex-by-filofax.html<br /><br />"I'd rather like to have the option of having a slim ring-binger insert that you could slip into one of the slots and use the Flex like a normal Filofax as well. but I guess it would make it too bulky. But a slim optional insert wouldn't hurt would it...?"<br /><br />You should definitely write an article on how you did it!<br /><br />If you fancy sending me a pic or two for the blog you can forward them to me at filofancy@gmail.com<br /><br />Thanks again for your comments!<br />xxZara M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12717456143284633193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815347271546875249.post-12295976727736813632012-06-13T13:01:14.051+00:002012-06-13T13:01:14.051+00:00Ah yes... the vintage effect, actually its just bl...Ah yes... the vintage effect, actually its just black paint. I think I used a dry brush with acrylic paint; it's a page ripped out of an old art sketch book. You could probably get the same effect with ink, if not better!<br /><br />I'm actually quite enjoying interacting with readers via the comments, I've never done it with any of my other blogs, but I have to say it makes blogging so much more satisfactory. People have so many questions and comments to contribute to what I'm writing, its like a constant supply of new material to write about! Much fun, somewhat overwhelming :) the comments are increasing... I need an assistant lol.<br /><br />I write all sorts of nonsense... articles, blogs, fiction, screenplays, poetry. I also run an online magazine which is intended as a creative platform for writers. The idea is that writers, artists, or whoever really, can collaborate with the mag to develop and experiment with their own creative projects, columns etc. If you're interested to get involved you're welcome to have nose... <br /><br />http://a-musemag.com<br /><br />And if you want to find out more about me or my writing the best places to look are...<br /><br />http://zaramohammed.com<br />http://facebook.com/Zara.M.Writer<br /><br />What do you like to do as a writer? Do you have anything published, or a website/blog? I'd be interested to have a look. <br /><br />(Btw, I'm exactly the same as you; my journal is completely separate from my writer's notebook, but the Flex allows me to keep them together which is great.) Glad you have enjoyed reading my blog... apologies for the ramble, I get carried away when I start typing. I bet you know exactly what I mean!<br /><br />xxZara M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12717456143284633193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815347271546875249.post-33277223150260774722012-06-13T11:56:18.781+00:002012-06-13T11:56:18.781+00:00Thank you so much for your detailed response this ...Thank you so much for your detailed response this has definately made me see flex in a different view now - and thanks for the new post I love how descriptive your writing is! what sort of genre are you interested in? As a writer that is? Well I'm now going to shop around for a flex :) I always carry a large notebook with me but I want to have a journal as well as a notebook separate for my novel ideas. I'm sure as a writer yourself that makes sense. The vintage look I was referring to is demonstrated on your 6th picture down. It looks like a deliberate pen bleed on the outer edges perhaps? <br /><br />Thanks again Zara I will definately be following your blog :) I will let you know how I get on with my flex!Ashleighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14187781936598337846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815347271546875249.post-26567993250292007092012-06-12T16:31:55.031+00:002012-06-12T16:31:55.031+00:00Hi Zara - thanks for some interesting insights int...Hi Zara - thanks for some interesting insights into how you use your Flex. I purchased one 12 months ago when they first came out. I quickly fitted a slim ring to mine so that I could keep a few loose organiser pages in the ring with a year planner etc in the slots. It has worked really well for me. I must find time to write a piece for Philofaxy! TimTim Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04320789185450598620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815347271546875249.post-40407655108269817722012-06-12T10:55:27.582+00:002012-06-12T10:55:27.582+00:00Thanks Anita :)
I know what you mean, I was very ...Thanks Anita :)<br /><br />I know what you mean, I was very in love with my Filofax and couldn't imagine being without the rings, but in the end I was seduced by the not-too-scary prices of the Flex and discovered that the Flex is fantastic, but for completely different reasons to the Filofax! Its like they have both been designed to be used in different ways.<br /><br />Thanks for reading... Subscribe to Filofancy to keep updated because I'll be posting more on this topic shortly. Let me know if you have a change of heart, and what you think of the Flex...<br /><br />filofancy@gmail.com<br /><br />xxZara M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12717456143284633193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815347271546875249.post-38528044461693206522012-06-10T23:18:22.372+00:002012-06-10T23:18:22.372+00:00Hi Ashleigh,
Thanks for your comments and questio...Hi Ashleigh,<br /><br />Thanks for your comments and questions - always a pleasure - you have inspired a new post in fact! Have a look...<br /><br />http://filofancy.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/how-is-flex-better-than-notebook.html<br /><br />I agree with you that the Flex is definitely a binder cover, but a very versatile one which increases the possibilities for note-taking in ways you may not have even thought of... (I'm sure I haven't even thought of all the possible ways to utilise a Flex, because according to Filofax there are over a million uses! Yikes).<br /><br />Personally I don't find it more difficult carrying the Flex around with me, but perhaps this is because previously I was carrying around the fattest writer's notebook you can imagine. If you are used to having a simple reporter's spiral-bound pad in your purse then you might notice the difference. <br /><br />I love my Flex though because it just keeps everything I need for my note-taking together, and helps me to feel more organised and efficient. I also like to carry my Kindle eReader with me, or a paperback book; both of which can slip into the Flex along with an A5 Notebook.<br /><br />I suppose the Flex wouldn't make much sense if you only need one thin notebook, but if you fancy keeping a couple of notebooks for different uses with you, then the Flex is great for keeping them together and separate at the same time. Plus it holds other things too like pens, cards, loose paper etc.<br /><br />I have covered all of these issues ad ideas in my new post, just copy/paste the link above into your browser!<br /><br />With regards to the vintage effect, I'm not sure what you're referring to... I know that the edges of my notebook probably look old because the notebook is dusty from hanging around in the bottom of my bag all of this time without a nice Flex to protect it! <br /><br />The notebook is from Paperchase - it's a thick A5 with tiny-squared paper inside and a bendy faux-leather cover. The front and back inside sheets are a light grey, and as you can see I have decorated with a magazine cut-out of a woman lying on her front. The other image I have displayed in the post I believe is a page from the inside of my notebook where I ripped out a drawing from my sketchbook - its a photocopied ballerina, but its difficult to make out.<br /><br />If you're interested in creating vintage-like pages for your Filofax or notebooks subscribe to Filofancy and I will be sure to cover the topic shortly! Its a good one :)<br /><br />If you decide to go for it and get yourself a Flex, let me know how you get on with it! Send me some pics and your thoughts and I'll post them on the Filofancy blog with links to your blog or website of you have one.<br /><br />Happy shopping!<br /><br />filofancy@gmail.comZara M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12717456143284633193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815347271546875249.post-57038072738977524432012-06-10T20:58:17.963+00:002012-06-10T20:58:17.963+00:00Hi DEM,
I know what you mean, they're just so...Hi DEM,<br /><br />I know what you mean, they're just so simple and cool. It's surprising how many different ways you can put a Flex to use too! I will be exploring more of these on the blog very soon, so subscribe if you'd like to keep updated. <br /><br />I did a bit of research and discovered that the Kindle Fire has the same dimensions as my Kindle Keyboard, so you shouldn't have any problems fitting yours into an A5 Flex. I've written a new post, specially for you, check it out...<br /><br />http://filofancy.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/forget-kindle-covers-use-flex-filofax.html<br /><br />I hope you decide to get one - they're not too expensive. I'm thinking of getting a pink one too, as soon as I can think of a use for it to justify myself having two! <br /><br />If you do get one, send me a pic and your thoughts and I'll feature you on the Filofancy blog and link to your blog/website if you have one!<br />filofancy@gmail.com<br /><br />xxZara M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12717456143284633193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815347271546875249.post-40182667154393198402012-06-10T18:02:16.560+00:002012-06-10T18:02:16.560+00:00I've always thought the Flex sounds like a gre...I've always thought the Flex sounds like a great idea. However, I think I'm a little too in love with my filofax to be tempted! Great post :)Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07657083184744111032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815347271546875249.post-68529173431370576082012-06-10T17:51:54.604+00:002012-06-10T17:51:54.604+00:00Hi Zara, thank you for sharing this blog with us! ...Hi Zara, thank you for sharing this blog with us! I love the fact that you use your flex for journal purposes I am a writer and wanted a Flex for this very reason. I picked one up in the shop but then I realised its really just a binder cover, do you find this is the case? Is it more difficult carrying the binder and the notebook opposed to just the notebook? sorry for the questions :S also one more thing (sorry) how do you get the vintage effect that you have created on the outer pages? I love it! Thanks Ashleigh xAshleighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14187781936598337846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815347271546875249.post-60073874208293167642012-06-09T17:24:15.258+00:002012-06-09T17:24:15.258+00:00The more and more I read about the Flex, the more ...The more and more I read about the Flex, the more tempted I am to get one. Hmmm. Thanks for enabling. I may have to slip out to the store today to take a look at them again! I love the idea of carrying your kindle with you! I've got a Kindle Fire. Will that fit into the Flex A5??DEMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05905718381842352418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815347271546875249.post-22523667866943496732012-06-09T13:00:30.343+00:002012-06-09T13:00:30.343+00:00Glad to be of assistance :) I hope you manage to ...Glad to be of assistance :) I hope you manage to make it work for you! I love mine to bits xZara M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12717456143284633193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815347271546875249.post-85424277887013270382012-06-09T05:37:40.816+00:002012-06-09T05:37:40.816+00:00Timely post for me, I was thinking about the Flex ...Timely post for me, I was thinking about the Flex as a journal. Very helpful, thanks!Dorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04183214368614012977noreply@blogger.com