Currently

Reading: Wither by Lauren DeStefano. It’s been on my list for years. Finally got around to reading it.

Watching: Letterkenny S8 started out slow, but has really gotten back to its roots in the last few episodes.

Listening: The Dream S2 is all about the wellness industry. Fascinating!

Making: Finishing up a project for J’s company that requires a ton of phone calls. I hate talking on the phone, but I’m doing it…

Feeling: Cold. So cold. Our house has weird cold areas that I always end up sitting in.

Planning: Working on planning some future big events.

Loving: Ending my days with a cup of hot cinnamon spice tea. So good!

Sunday Haul #1

I got a great deal from Mambi and bought all these great sticker books and some filler paper for really cheap

Ali Edwards had a great end of year sale and I had to take advantage. I grabbed a ton of Project Life accessories.

Another great order from Brianna Nicole Designz.

I also got an order from Charlotte’s Paper Co.

Planner Spreads 2019 September - December

Another year, more planner spreads. I'm a huge fan of The Happy Planner by mambi and this will be my fourth year using the system. I just really love the customization with this planner. And I have a ton of great stickers to use! In this post, I highlight all my weekly spreads from September to December.

September — Misc. Mambi stickers (Sept. 2nd - 8th); Nose in a Book Kit from Charlotte’s Paper Company (Sept. 9th - 15th); Cool Cotton Mini Kit from Nerd’s the Word (Sept. 16th - 22nd); Enchanted Garden Kit from Brianna Nicole Designz (Sept. 23rd - 29th)

October — Purple Boxes from Nerd’s the Word (Sept. 30th - Oct. 6th); Misc. Mambi stickers (Oct. 7th - 13th); Spooky Mini Kit from Plan-It Planet (Oct. 14th - 20th); Jack & Sally Mini Kit from Nerd’s the Word (Oct. 21st - 27th)

November — Hocus Pocus Kit from Brianna Nicole Designz (Oct. 28th - Nov. 3rd); Pink Fall Kit from Brianna Nicole Designz (Nov. 4th - 10th); Blue and Yellow Mini Kit from Nerd’s the Word (Nov. 11th - 17th); Harvest Kit from Brianna Nicole Designz (Nov. 18th - 24th); Turkey Day Kit from Brianna Nicole Designz (Nov. 25th - Dec. 1st)

December — Red and Green Mini Kit from Nerd’s the Word (Dec. 2nd - 8th); Mini Gingerbread Kit from Plan-It Planet (Dec. 9th - 15th); Hello Santa Kit from Brianna Nicole Designz (Dec. 16th - 22nd); I think this kit is from Brianna Nicole Designz but can’t remember (Dec. 23rd - 29th); Misc. Mambi stickers (Dec. 30th - Jan. 1st)

January Crafting Goals

A recap of last month’s goals:

• Make progress on Arthur’s PL album

• November MP Pages

• Prep planner for next year

• Create December Daily base pages

• Work on WITL album

January’s Goals:

• Finish 2019 Memory Planner - I just need to finish the books read page.

• Create my 2019 December Daily pages

• Make 5 cards - I have so many great new supplies that are sitting on my desk untouched.

• Finish 6 weeks of Arthur 2018 PL

• Start planning my new craft room

Top Ten 2019 Crafts

This year was a strange one where I lost a bit of crafting mojo. Nevertheless, I did make some great crafts this past year. In no particular order, here are my 10 favorite craft projects of 2019!

1. Rococo Petals — Featuring one of the new 2019-2021 In Colors.

2. Watercolor Butterfly — Love the layering on this one!

3. Frosty Christmas - Love silver and navy together!

4. December Daily 2018 - Always love this project!

5. Floral CASE - Simple, but oh so pretty!

6. A Trio of Pumpkins - I don’t make very many Halloween cards, but I loved making this one!

7. Typewriter Wishes - Simple collage style card

8. Lots of Baubles - These cards took forever, but are so amazing!

9. Balmy Butterflies — Simple card, but oh so cute!

10. Happy to Have You - Something about a large sentiment that really gets me!

November 2019 Memory Planner Pages

And we’ve reached the end of 2019’s Memory Planner! I never include December opting for a separate December Daily album. So here are the last pages before I started in on 2020’s MP.

October 2019 Memory Planner Pages

Nearing the end of the year here and I’m still going strong with this project!

Currently

Reading: The Ruin by Dervla McTiernan - I’m reading this first in a series book in readiness for Girly Book Club in January. The second in the series, The Scholar, was chosen but I couldn’t read the second before the first!

Watching: After my mom’s poking, I finally started the reality show Below Deck. It’s silly, but I’m really loving it.

Listening: Black Veil Brides just released a new two song EP. Loving the new songs!

Making: Piles of things to put away, pack, give away, or throw away. Things around the house have gotten a bit out of control. I’ve been doing some house cleaning this past week.

Feeling: It’s been very cold around here this past week. I’m cold.

Planning: We’re traveling to Indiana on Friday, so I’m making plans.

Loving: Making lots of gingerbread cookies this season.

More Stacked Snowmen

Today’s card is a repeat of my the stacked snowmen from Lots of Cheer stamp set. I pulled out two more colored snowmen and tried to decide how to feature the image. I landed on a watercolored piece of paper to serve as a backdrop. From there I layered more cardstock and a piece of scrap DSP to create my base. I added a tone on tone sentiment, popped up the snowman on dimensionals, and finished the card with a glittery chipboard star.

• Stamps: Lots of Cheer

• Ink: Cherry Cobbler; Old Olive; Various Stampin’ Blends

• Cardstock: Under the Mistletoe DSP (retired); DSP scrap; Granny Apple Green; Cherry Cobbler; Whisper White

• Accessories: Glitter Chipboard Stars

• Tools: Oval Dies

Sunday Haul #15

I ended up placing a large order from Stampin’ Up!’s upcoming mini catalog (starting January). I couldn’t resist some of the goodies! I ordered:

• Golden Honey DSP (SAB reward)

• Honey Bee Stamp Set

• Detailed Bee Dies

• Seriously the Best Stamp Set

• Champagne Rhinestones

• Stitched So Sweetly Dies

• Stampin’ Dimensionals (always needed!)

• Peaceful Poppies DSP

• Sending You Thoughts (SAB reward)

• Happy Birthday to You Stamp Set (SAB reward)

• Daffodil Delight 1/4” Ruched Ribbon

• Birthday Bonanza DSP

• Bonanza Buddies Stamp Set

• Bonanza Dies