As we prepare to set sail on our creative adventure with Shipboard Shenanigans, we wanted to dive into the heart of something very special — the Art by Marlene Bullet Journal included in the Companion Kit.
This isn’t just a pretty notebook. It’s an invitation.
An invitation to start a habit of daily journaling — whether you're joining us from your kitchen table, your caravan, your couch, or an oceanside café (just like Jenny will be!). Journaling is one of the most simple, joyful ways to stay present in the moment — and on this world cruise, moments are everything.
Why the ABM Bullet Journal?
Jenny has chosen to use her ABM Bullet Journal every single day during the cruise — jotting down thoughts, splashing colour, recording funny memories, gluing in boarding passes, sketching little things she sees at port, or just capturing how she feels.
It’s her creative companion on this trip — and it can be yours too.
We know that keeping a journal can feel daunting at first, but this isn’t about being perfect. It’s about showing up. About making something just for you. Whether you scribble a sentence, draw a seagull, or smudge in some colour from the Lindy’s Magicals, you’re building a little treasure map of your days.
And yes — Jenny will be showing you exactly how she’s using hers, with photos, prompts, and peeks inside her pages in weekly blog updates and Facebook LIVEs!
What About the Pad of Watercolour Paper?
Oh, we’re glad you asked
Included in the Companion Kit is the gorgeous Visions 5x8 Watercolour Pad — and Jenny has BIG plans for this one too.
Each week, she’ll be creating a mixed media “off the page” project using a sheet from this pad — inspired by wherever she is in the world. These pieces might use cruise ephemera, found objects, bits of maps, or even receipts! Some projects are pre-planned, but most will evolve ad hoc, from the moment and the mood — using her travel-friendly art stash(which we’ll share more about in an upcoming post).
And the best part?
When Jenny returns home to Hervey Bay at the end of the cruise, she’ll be binding all of these pieces into a one-of-a-kind handmade travel book — a lasting keepsake of her journey around the world, made week by week, wave by wave.
Ready to Join In?
The Shipboard Shenanigans Companion Kit is available now for pre-order and includes:
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Art by Marlene Bullet Journal
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Visions 5x8 Watercolour Pad
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3 Exclusive Cruise-Themed Stencils
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1 Exclusive Chipboard Design
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Full Set of Lindy’s Magicals – Gypsy Vibe
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A sprinkle of Gully’s cheekiness 😉
📦 Pre-orders close May 12, and kits ship mid-May 2025.
🎨 Not required to join, but they’ll help you follow along!
Next week’s blog: What’s in Jenny’s Travel Art Bag?