Month: February 2016

Mickey Mouse Party Decorations

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A friend at work is having a Mickey Mouse party for her little guy’s 1st birthday and she asked me to make decorations for the party! I’ve made decorations for my grandchildren, but not for someone else – I won’t lie, I was more than a little nervous.

I opened Cricut Design Space and we went through the Disney designs I had – she chose several – decided on sizes, wording and colors . . . I used Close To My Heart cardstock for all the decorations.

The sign above is Oh Boy! Ears from the Disney-Mickey Font cartridge and is cut out of CTMH Poppy cardstock – this color is a really close match to Disney red.

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The hands are Mickey Hand Border from the Disney-Mickey and Friends cartridge and are cut out of CTMH White Daisy and Black cardstock.

The other border is the Mickey Head Border also from the Disney-Mickey and Friends cartridge and are cut out of CTMH Poppy and Black cardstock.

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This is a banner that says “Aiden’s 1st Birthday.” I cut scalloped circles out of CTMH Poppy cardstock, and circles out of CTMH White Daisy cardstock. The letters are the Waltograph font that I got from dafont.com – they have hundreds of fonts you can get – they are free for personal use – some of them ask for a donation to the author. I am NOT charging my friend for these decorations!!!

The Mickey ears is the Mickey Mouse Symbol from the Disney-Mickey Font cartridge and are cut from CTMH Black and Poppy cardstock. I added the white circles and they are cut from CTMH White Daisy cardstock. These are spacers between the words in the banner.

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These are all the pieces that I cut out and are ready for assembly. This was one of the most fun projects I’ve ever done! They came out awesome! Just awesome!!

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Pluto and Mickey came out soooooo good! Aaaaaaagggggghhhhhh!

I cut them from CTMH Black, Poppy, and White Daisy. I used some of my stash for Mickey’s face, Pluto’s fur and collar, and their tongues. These just came out perfectly – everything fit where it was supposed to and . . . They. Look. Great.

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I made three of each of these – again, they fit together perfectly and look really nice finished. One of the problems I’ve had with Disney designs in the past are the itty bitty pieces – when you make them this big, that’s definitely not a problem!

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She wanted to put these letters on the high chair for the party, but they looked too plain . . .

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So, her suggestion was to put the scalloped circles behind the letters, like the banner – it made all the difference! She’s a genius, lol!!!!!

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She also wanted t-shirts – she already bought one for the birthday boy and wanted some for mommy and daddy – so she bought the plain white t-shirts (Plain White T’s – I LOVE them!!). And I used my AWESOME shirt press to adhere the designs on. The black Mickey is the the base from the Mickey Symbol and is from the Disney-Mickey Font cartridge without the red overlay. The bow is called Minnie’s Bow and is from the Disney-Mickey and Friends cartridge.

I really need to practice with the shirt press – things come out really good, the only thing I’ve found I don’t like though is when I layer colors, you can see where the liner overlaps the previous color??? Not sure if you know what I mean, but you can see an outline where the liner extends beyond what you’re pressing onto what you’ve already pressed. . . This also happened when I made drink Koozies – which are made out of neoprene, so I thought it was the material I was using – apparently not . . .

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Here’s the daddy one – so cute!!! I added the bow tie, which came from the Cricut Close To My Heart Artistry cartridge, and is called Bow Tie.

As I said, this was the most fun project I’ve ever worked on – and everything came out so good!!!

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February Paper Panduh Kit

 

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Eeeeeek!! I got my February Paper Panduh kit and it came in this unbelievably beautiful gold foil bag! Don’t get me wrong, I also love the purple bag it usually comes in, but what a nice surprise!!!! Gold foil . . . Love Love Love it!!

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And . . . Here is the Paper Panduh box (sigh) . . .

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Whoa . . . This is what I saw when I opened the box. I mean, how cute is this???? A mix of stickers and actual physical objects – the pencil and paperclips are hot-glued to the box –     O. M. G.

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Where do I start?

The top has a “joyce’s To Do List:” I just LOVE that she personalizes my kit – part of the user experience for me – I know she has a lot of subscribers, but it makes me feel special – I really hope she continues doing this.

The stickers replicate supplies I use when I plan – teacup – washi – glasses. The mix of stickers and physical planning supplies was a GREAT idea!!

The Staples pencil . . . Paper clips . . . Ribbon planner clip . . . I will use ALL of these in my planner (make sure you check out my next blog, you will see these items again).

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The bottom looks like a planner weekly spread with rings (lol), washi, stickers, dates, a green paper clip. Wow. Just wow.

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Here’s a card she put in the box – she has really cute things in her shop, so feel free to use the 10% off code!

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After moving the pink tissue paper, you can see that this kit is FULL of planner supplies.

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This is a blue washi bookmark from Craftedvan – I don’t know where she finds this stuff, but really, this is just beyond words cute!!!!

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Stickers from Planner Penguin and GritSparkles – you can never ever have too many stickers . . . just sayin’ . . .

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A notepad with a vintage design and look at that pen!! It’s a blue boot/shoe with argyle socks – aaaaaaaggggghhhh!!!

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Here’s a Bits to Pieces planner charm that looks like a planner, how cute is that??

You can get the washi in the Paper Panduh shop – it’s a white sheer tape with gold foil script on it – very elegant.

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Finally . . . more stickers by Papered Kiss – look closely and you see #PanduhBox stickers. Planner stickers . . . Planner stickers . . . Planner stickers. No, really, you can never have enough stickers!

I’m looking forward to using the American Crafts ‘this to that’ adhesive – I’ve never even seen this adhesive before. I love trying new things . . .

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February 2016 Scribble Prints Co. Kit

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This is my February 2016 Scribble Prints Co. Kit, the first of a three-month subscription.

I am experimenting with this kit because it is a sticker subscription – well, I thought it was just stickers . . . however, it also came with a sticky note pad and an awesome pink LePen, hmmmm . . .
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I am also using my Paper Panduh kit from October – it had a travel theme. I saved it, knowing I could use it for my vacation spread.

So, above are some of the supplies I will use.

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I didn’t have any inserts for this journal, so I am using paper that came in my Filofax and dating it by sections. Yes, I am using a roller date stamp – not crazy about them but it’s a nostalgic way to date by pages – I do like that.

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Above is the inside of my teal Filofax. I put extra journal cards and stickers in the pocket and the pink LePen and a turquoise Erin Condren pen in the pen holders. The dashboard is from a September Cocoa Daisy add-on kit – “Stay patient and trust your journey.”

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I started the setup with a personalized tag from the October Paper Panduh kit that says “say yes to new adventures.” Perfect for a travel journal, right?

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I started the week before the trip with ToDo checklists – as I’m sure you know, there’s lots to do and arrange before a trip.

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More ToDo Checklists – so much planning goes into a trip and they go by sooooo faaaaaaast (sigh).

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I left room for pictures and journaling – planning on plenty of water, sand and cocktail pics.

We’re going with really good friends and we do A LOT of laughing.

I made a hinged journaling card for either a pic or journaling.

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I didn’t do much with these two pages – I’m planning on adding to them sometime before I leave, though.
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This is the day we return and then I added a day for all the things I have to do when I get back.

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This is a page of sticky notes – there always seems to be lists to be made of things to remember that I need to carry with me. I especially like the one that has a map on the top third of the note – specifically for travel planning.

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Here is my teal Filofax that I got on zulily.com – it’s such a pretty blue/green – I LOVE IT!!!

I got the planner band from Rainbows and Pixie Dust on etsy.com.

I am so ready for a vacation to somewhere warm – as I’m writing this, we are having our (hopefully) final big snowstorm of the winter.

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Listers Gotta List Kit #9 PWM

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Here is my Listers Gotta List Kit #9 PWM to set up my March list pages.

I LOVE THIS KIT! It is vintage in theme, design and colors. I grew up in the 60’s and this kit brings back A LOT of really great memories.

Above is my Close To My Heart planner. The inserts for March are a vibrant pink that really complements the colors in the kit. I added stickers, washi, and ephemera. A really simple way to use journaling cards in a planner is to washi tape them on one side, creating a hinge where you can write on the back and have an inspirational saying on the front.

I don’t use the month spread very much because this is my listers planner – I did, however, put my vacation on it and made it pretty . . . just because . . .

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Here’s a closeup of the front of the card with the washi across the top – and then the card is flipped up where I can write on the back side, which has a grid.

I put a some flowers from the ephemera pack underneath for a nice little surprise when you lift the card up. You could also put a photo under the card for a nice surprise.

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The purpose of the planner I am using is for the Listers Gotta List lists. I don’t want to cover up too much of the pages yet, in case I need to write a lot on my lists.

I put the numbered stickers on each day and used the washi tape to separate the sections. I’ll put the list prompt on the left under the numbered sticker and write my list in the right column. I think there will be enough room to write my lists – I should be able to write around the arrow and the scissors.

I actually used the roller stamp – not really a fan of roller stamps – but I used the Vintage Rose ink that came in the kit and they look pretty good . . .

I got a Ranger Ink Blending Tool carousel from Amazon for my roller stamps – now they’re out where I can see and use them at any time.

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Here’s another journaling card – love the earrings, lol.

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Here’s another page – not sure if the flowers will take up too much room . . .

I am using a very simple layout approach with very little decorations – they would take up too much room. There’s just enough to keep it interesting and not take up too much writing space.

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Here’s the journaling card for this page – again hinged with washi so I can write on the back. I usually write quotes that I come across during the month on the back.

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Another spread – I’ll add decorative stickers as the weeks progress.

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This is one of the journaling cards that (I think) came in the ephemera pack. A crafty-looking camera – I Like It!!! It fits the theme – listing, vintage, pink . . .

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On this spread, I put a pretty big medallion – not sure if it’s going to be too big . . .

Easter is on the 27th – thus the pink bunny, lol.

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And, this is the last journaling card – doesn’t she look professional and yet girly at the same time? Holding a planner . . . button-down collar shirt . . . earrings . . . lipstick . . . mascara . . . nice do . . .

Well, this is the most dressed up my Listers Gotta List planner has ever been. I usually just put the prompts in and write my lists – I think I’m going to like it prettied up . . .

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Listers Gotta List Kit #9 “Sew Beautiful”

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I got The Listers Gotta List Kit #9 “Sew Beautiful.

This is what I saw when I opened the box.

A note from Cori – awesome!

Turquoise krinkled paper.

And . . . black polka-dotted tissue paper – my favorite design ever!!!!

Cori . . . you get me . . . you just get me . . .

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This is what’s inside the box – it’s a sewing theme. I grew up in the 60’s when my mom taught me how to sew and the designs in this kit bring back a lot of great memories!!

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This is an American Crafts Shimelle roller stamp and notepad. The notepad has an airplane pulling a banner behind it – VERY cute!

The roller stamp says:
TODAY
Dream BIG!
REMEMBER WHEN
Top 5
Thank You!
Oh Happy Day!
hello there
A little note.
GOALS
THINGS I LOVE
XOXO
fun stuff

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I love the 60’s look of these cards – they definitely go with the sewing theme of the kit! And the encouraging quotes are a reminder to treat ourselves as well as we treat others – sometimes we forget . . .

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The backs of the cards have a grid to make it easy to write on . . . yeah, I like lines when I write . . . I don’t like crooked, uneven handwriting . . .

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There’s washi tape that looks like fabric measuring tapes I used to use. And there’s a small inker in Vintage Pink – a nice, lighter kind of rose-colored pink.

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One of Cori’s signature touches are the library cards and pockets. She has monthly list challenges and these cards work perfectly with the challenges – you can write the prompt at the top and make your list below that! Old item – new use!!!

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This is an American Crafts “Craft market” ephemera pack – vintage designs, gold foil, gold glitter. There are scissors, flowers, tags, shapes, a camera, sewing machine, really nice, vintagey stuff.

Cori also included a thick plastic ziploc bag to put the pieces in – great idea. I usually put them in a bowl when I’m using them so I can look through them easily.

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Here are some journaling cards – these are fun to use – just put a piece of washi on an edge and you can write on one side and still see the other side. Don’t you love the eyeglasses?

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More vintage designs. Another Cori signature touch are the word labels – fun to put in a planner, for journaling, or on your lists. She also included date labels that have the measurement markings – which I’m going to use in my Listers Gotta List planner, and vintage stickers, which are just so awesome – I Love Them.

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And . . . this is Murphy. There is one included in each of Cori’s kits in different poses. Isn’t he adorable???

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Acrylic Stamp Organization Part III

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I am still tackling my acrylic stamp storage. I may or may not have said this before, but my stamps were a HOT MESS!

Big Picture Goal: Find a stamp in under 60 seconds!!!!

Problems:
*They were in a fabric bin I had to dig through
*They were all mixed together
*I didn’t know what I had
*I couldn’t find what I was looking for
*I wasn’t using them as often as I should
*New stamp sets get thrown in the bin

Solutions:
**Jennifer McGuire Ink – she has a series of craft organization videos
**ScrapRack – Tiffany Spaulding has a series of “Get your ‘craft’ organized” challenges

In Monday’s blog, I showed my setup for my stamp storage supplies – what I need when I get a new stamp set. In Wednesday’s blog, I showed how I organize my stamp sets. In today’s blog, I will show you how I set up a catalog of my stamps and how it will help me find stamp sets quickly!

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Above are my stamp sets in their bins – I used InterDesign Linus containers – organized by brand.

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I used white 12”x12” cardstock for the bases. I used my labelmaker and labeled my categories, which are by theme and calendar (Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter).

I also made a category for my Close To My Heart Cricut Collections that have coordinating stamp sets – Art Philosophy, Artbooking, Artfully Sent, Artiste, and Artistry. I’m thinking I may actually use them if I know which stamp sets coordinate with my Cricut . . .

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I used Totally Tiffany’s Supersized Single Basic Storage Pages that I got on Amazon to put the completed pages in.

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Here is a completed page.

My process:
*Copy the stamp set – I did this on my printer
*Cut it out
*Label with stamp brand and number
*Affix to appropriate category page
*Put completed page into a Totally Tiffany page protector
*Insert the page protectors into my ScrapRack

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And . . . here is a picture of the catalog pages in my ScrapRack. Aaaaaggggghhhhh! Done!!!

It was A LOT of work, but if I can find a stamp in under 60 seconds – well worth the time and effort!!!!!!!!!

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Acrylic Stamp Organization Part II

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Acrylic Stamp Organization Part II. My stamps were a HOT MESS! No really . . . A. Hot. Mess.

Big Picture Goal: Find a stamp in under 60 seconds!!!!

Problems:
*They were in a fabric bin I had to dig through
*They were all mixed together
*I didn’t know what I had
*I couldn’t find what I was looking for
*I wasn’t using them as often as I should
*New stamp sets get thrown in the bin

Solutions:
**Jennifer McGuire Ink – she has a series of craft organization videos
**ScrapRack – Tiffany Spaulding has a series of “Get your ‘craft’ organized” challenges

In Monday’s blog, I showed my setup for my stamp storage supplies – what I need when I get a new stamp set. In this blog, I will show how I organize my stamp sets. In Friday’s blog, I will show you how I set up a catalog of my stamps and how it will help me find stamp sets quickly!

I am storing my stamp storage supplies in an InterDesign Linus Container that I purchased on Amazon.

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I am using Jennifer McGuire‘s method for storing my stamp sets. I’ll put each stamp set in its own storage pocket with a piece of white cardstock behind it.

These are the Stamp Pockets I used:
Simon Says Storage Sleeves 5.63 x 7.38
Simon Says Tall Stamp Pockets 5.6875 x 8.625
Simon Says Clear Bags 6×10
Simon Says Background Stamp Pocket 6.758 x 6.75
Simon Says Die Pockets 5×5
Simon Says Stencil Pockets 6 7/16″ x 6 1/4″

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I am using plastic “cheat sheets” to cut the cardstock that fits in the stamp pockets. The cardstock adds stability to the pockets so they stand upright instead of flopping over. They also give a white background and makes the stamps easier to see and read.

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I used my labelmaker and made labels for each stamp set. The label has the name of the company, stamp set number (Close to My Heart numbers theirs, other company stamp sets got numbers like 101-1, 101-2, etc.), and the name of the stamp set.

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At first, I sorted the stamps according to category . . . BUT then I realized that I would still have to look through the stamps to find what I want . . . Also, some of the stamps fit into more than one category – hmm, that’s a BIG problem  . . . PLAN B, lol.

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So . . . I resorted according to company, and I’m going to make a catalog that is arranged using Tiffany Spaulding’s system – by theme and calendar. She has an organization system that I think will work for me.

The catalog will then go in my ScrapRack – you don’t have to have a ScrapRack, you can use a binder, still just as easy to look through and easily find what you’re looking for.

Each of my stamp sets are now in storage pockets, labeled, and organized in the bins according to company.

Stay tuned for Part 3 – stamp set catalog.

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As always, I’m Livin’ the Moments . . .

Acrylic Stamp Organization Part I

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Hi Guys! Come on in and see what I’m doing today!

I am tackling my acrylic stamp storage. My stamps were a HOT MESS!

Big Picture Goal: Find a stamp in under 60 seconds!!!!

Problems:
*They were in a fabric bin I had to dig through
*They were all mixed together
*I didn’t know what I had
*I couldn’t find what I was looking for
*I wasn’t using them as often as I should
*New stamp sets get thrown in the bin

Solutions:
**Jennifer McGuire Ink – she has a series of craft organization videos
**ScrapRack – Tiffany Spaulding has a series of “Get your ‘craft’ organized” challenges

In this blog, I will show my setup for my stamp storage supplies – what I need when I get a new stamp set. In Wednesday’s blog, I will show how I organize my stamp sets. In Friday’s blog, I will show you how I set up a catalog of my stamps and how it will help me find stamp sets quickly!

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Today’s blog uses Jennifer McGuire Ink’s video “Staying Organized – Stamp and Die Storage Storage” for inspiration. Organization only works if you customize it to YOU and how YOU operate . . . just sayin’ . . .

So, an important tool in this organization process is labeling. I use a brother P-touch labelmaker I’ve had for a long time – you can just handwrite on labels if you want, you can use sticky notes, however you want to label is fine.
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I cut up plastic folders to make dividers – you can use cardstock, or any other heavy material, as well. These are some I just happened to have – I used them in my classroom, and these were extras.

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I cut the folders into 7 1/4” x 9” pieces and used my We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper to round the edges – I like them rounded, ok? (my husband thought that was a silly thing to do – I may have just a little OCD).

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Then I made Jennifer McGuire’s “cheat sheets” for each size of pockets I’m going to use. The cheat sheets are so I know what size the inserts should be when I need to cut more.

At first I thought this was just over-the-top effort, but having the insert dimensions labeled on the cheat sheets is really handy when I get new stamps. No more throwing the stamp sets into a bin and organizing them later!!!!

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I am storing my stamp storage supplies in an InterDesign Linus Container that I purchased on Amazon.

These are the Stamp Pockets I used:
Simon Says Storage Sleeves 5.63 x 7.38
Simon Says Tall Stamp Pockets 5.6875 x 8.625
Simon Says Clear Bags 6×10
Simon Says Background Stamp Pocket 6.758 x 6.75
Simon Says Die Pockets 5×5
Simon Says Stencil Pockets 6 7/16″ x 6 1/4″

So, this is what I’m going to use when I get a new stamp set. In my next blog, I will show you how I organize the stamp sets. Stay tuned . . .

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March Cocoa Daisy Plan With Me

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I am putting my March Cocoa Daisy Personal Day Planner kit to use. The theme of the kit is happy doggies – and they so are.

I start the setup with the month-on-two-pages calendar. I put all of the appointments, birthdays, activities that I know of for the month on the calendar and then fill in with stickers, ephemera and stamps.

I had fun using the kits’ stamps – lots of puppies!! My favorite stamp is the basset hound – my daughter has one and she is adorable!

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Here are the week-on-one-page’s for the month. Love the colors this month – blues, yellows, and coral.

I do the entire month setup at one time and then add in what I need to when it comes up. Hey, look, I’m going to Jamaica at the end of the month – WOOHOO!!!!

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Week One. The month doesn’t start until Tuesday, so I filled in the beginning with the March hexagon ephemera – love it; the weather stickers – March is a mixed bag of weather; a latte and tea cup – both beverages I love!!

I used all of the dog stamps because they are just plain adorable!!

See the dog stickers split between two pages up in the corners? So darned cute!

I also used the “weekend” stamp and put the “Happy” stamp in front of it – “HAPPY weekend” – they usually are, thank you very much, lol.

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Week Two. I used some of the Evalicious Life’s Sweet round stickers to make tabs for each week. Sometimes I have to flip to another week and the tabs make it easy to find them.

I put the “Spring Fever” stamp on this week because this is about when I am just sick of winter and looking forward to getting outside in the warmer weather.

I think “Planner Nerd” is the best new term I’ve learned since I started planning – it makes us look cool . . .

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Week Three. More dog stamps. Daylight Savings time change. St. Patrick’s Day. Big week!

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Week Four. Slow week. Still . . . lots of puppies – lovin’ them so much!

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Week Five. This week begins with Easter and heading to Jamaica on Monday for spring break – Yay!!!!

My husband and I have been married for 35 years and haven’t been on a “get on an airplane and get away” vacation in four years – I am reallllllly looking forward to some sand, some sun, some water, and maybe a few cocktails.

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March Cocoa Daisy Personal Day Planner

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I got the March Cocoa Daisy Personal Day Planner kit! Guess what the theme is??

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Here’s what you see when you open the box – love me some polkadots!!!! Ugh, so pretty . . .

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In this kit, you get:
3×5 Exclusive notepad with a floating dog, clouds and “Hang In There” on the pages – so darned cute
5×7 Exclusive planner sticker sheet – this is included every month in the kit’s color scheme
Freckled Fawn Lime with white polka dots washi tape – my favorite favorite favorite color
Evalicious puffy stickers – Love the cup and the bubble tea drinks
Cocoa Daisy stamp set Happy to See You by arleigh – all dog related stamps

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You also get a “Happy Planner” charm and a Dog Bone paper clip – 1 per kit, assorted* (yellow, white or red) – I got white – Love It!!

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Here are the Cocoa Daisy Exclusive die cuts by Jaimee of Just Jaimee. The die cuts are really colorful with lime green, red, and a nice bright blue. Isn’t the clipboard die cut awesome??

“Planner Nerd” Ha!

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Here is the sticker set, the March divider, and the front and back of the week-on-one-page. They still have the watercolor effect going on their pages and the blue is in really pretty, bright shades. The patchwork patterns adds some geometric contrast to the watercolor design. The patchwork on the divider kind of looks like a city skyline, doesn’t it?

Lovin’ the quotes this month:
“Be Here Now.”
“You are exactly where you need to be.”

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Here is the week-on-two-pages spread – lots of colorful puppies.

“Wherever you go, there you are.”

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Here is the backside of the month-on-two pages and the checklist page.

“Sometimes you need to get out of your own way.” Funny play on words because the dogs’ behind is in front of him – too fun!! True true words . . .

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Month-on-two-pages – lovely bright colors while we’re impatiently waiting for spring, huh? Don’t have to print these any more, yay!!!!

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Look how cute these pages are! Happy doggies.

See the dog to-do list?
1. Chew on squeaky toy
2. Nap
3. Nap some more

Also, one of the water glasses is a dog water dish, lol. They often do something fun with the water glasses . . .

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I got a few add-ons this month – pretty bag – pretty sticker – pretty planner things inside . . .

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I got the Fancy Pants-Happy Place Puffy Stickers – I love the script words – like a lot of people, I don’t like my own handwriting, but I love these – and the Evalicious Life’s Sweet Round stickers.
I also got the March Daisy Dori booklet – I like that it has a themed design and lots of space to write in.

Hey, if you’d like to see some of my other projects, check out my Instagram and Pinterest board, and I would LOVE it if you would follow me.

As always, I’m Livin’ the Moments . . .

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