Creative Blessings: December 2016

12.31.2016

Happy New Year

Happy New Year!

Thank you for being a part of my blog and life in 2016.

I look forward to sharing many more creative posts, pictures and videos with you in 2017!

12.30.2016

Pre-Designed Planner from InkWell Press

It's my last planner day of 2016 for 2017. This one is for all of you that want to get organized, but don't want to create your own pages. I found this planner after I made my 2017 bujo and it got me so excited that I had to order one for myself. This planner is beautiful. They have several options for you to customize your planner without so many that your head starts spinning. It reminds me of the Erin Condren planners, but a bit softer in the color scheme and a few more goal setting and tracking pages.

My word of the year for 2017 is Dream. It took me longer to get this word than it usually does, but I have fully embraced it. I'm dreaming and planning and creating an action plan to get it done. So, I love that the quote for January is Eleanor Roosevelt's "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."

There are several sections throughout the planner to help with goal setting and action plans.

Here's a video I put together of my first look at this planner.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68cTmeN98Fs

More pics. :)

A place to keep track of books, movies and bills. There is also a set of 3 daily habit trackers each month.

I added these stickers to my order just to try them out. :)

A double sided pocket folder and a pocket on the back cover.

Each planner comes with a series of 6 emails to get your started and give you ideas for setting (and meeting) goals in your new planner. I have a special referral link for you. Click on the link to get $10 off your order of $50 or more.

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Happy Planning My Friends!!!!

12.29.2016

Featured On...

Today I have the honor of being featured on CatherinePooler.com If you are joining me from her website, Welcome! Thanks for visiting. :)

While I was making the video for my feature card I made a big oopsie. I wanted to do a technique with clear embossing powder, but instead used white.

The piece was really pretty though, so I decided to make a couple of cards out them and share those with you here. :)

Stamps: And Sentiments, Beautiful World (Catherine Pooler Designs)
Ink: Fiesta Blue, Grass Skirt, Orange Twist, Rockin' Red, Midnight (CPD) Versamark
Accessories: And Dies (Catherine Pooler Designs) Blueprints 27 (My Favorite Things) White Embossing Powder (Stampin' Up)

Stamps: Beautiful World (Gina K Designs) For Everything (Catherine Pooler Designs) Versamark

Ink: Fiesta Blue, Grass Skirt, Orange Twist, Rockin' Red, Midnight (CPD) Versamark
Accessories: Blueprints 27 (My Favorite Things) Tag Buddies Fri-Dies (CASual Fridays Stamps) White Embossing Powder (Stampin' Up)

Are you curious about the card I actually made for Catherine's blog? Check it out here, and be sure to tell her I sent you.

pssst, I have a code for you to use to get 15% off your first order at Catherine's store. clicky

12.28.2016

2017 Bullet Journal Planner

Welcome back to planner week. As we close out 2016, I thought I would give you some ideas for starting off 2017 with a plan. :) In today's video I am showing how I set up my B5 Leuchtturm1917 Dotted bullet journal planner notebook. This is the planner I plan on using for all my business & blog projects & videos. There is plenty of room to map out goals and action plans to help me achieve my dreams in 2017.

To watch the video in HD on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlnH1t6pREU

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12.27.2016

Comparing Bullet Journal Planners

Today I have a short video for you showing you a comparison of some of the bullet journal planners I have used and/or purchased. Including Leuchtturm1917 and Moleskine planners. Enjoy the walkthrough.

To watch in HD on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FE--IIckbY