(By forced I mean I'm too OCD to use two different kits on one week!) so I actually used a printable kit from Lace and Logos on Etsy for the week before Halloween, and then I'm using this Elle Plan kit for actual Halloween!
Happy Planning!
Aynsley
It's Halloween again! Is everybody ready? It is so weird that this year Halloween falls on a Monday. And I saw weird because I don't really want to Plan after Halloween with Halloween stickers, but I'm forced to. (By forced I mean I'm too OCD to use two different kits on one week!) so I actually used a printable kit from Lace and Logos on Etsy for the week before Halloween, and then I'm using this Elle Plan kit for actual Halloween! Thanks for watching along as I Plan! I hope that this makes all of you out there want to try a personal planner and these great kits!
Happy Planning! Aynsley
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So who else is getting excited for Christmas!!!! 🎄I definitely am. I have already started making Christmas DIY gifts and now need some DIY treat boxes for all that Christmas Baking I'm planning on doing. I mean, who doesn't love some Christmas cookies and treats? Or if you aren't a baker, throw on some pre-wrapped Lindt chocolates. They are amazing!!! 🍬 Well, now that I've rambled on about my Baking and favourite chocolates lets learn how to make a treat box. I actually started this project with a free printable from another website but the lines were hard to cut straight, they didn't line up perfectly and my box was crooked. It bothered me. So I decided that I would try and make my own treat box. Now the original pattern I found used two pages of cardstock and had a lot of cutting and folding at weird parts, so I've made mine quite a bit simpler. It is just one cut on each piece of card stock(you need 2!), But I'll show you what you can do with the trimmings later! Here is your list of supplies that you will need, then continue on to my YouYube video and follow along! Everything will be recorded in real time, so it shouldn't be too bad. SUPPLIES
Here are the plans for both the large and mini treat boxes. Please either print out or write down instructions before following along with the video! large Treat Box PlansMini Treat Box PlansFor any of those of you out there that just want to try STAMPING, but don't understand what to buy or how exactly to use your stamps, then this blog and video is perfect for you. When you first start using stamps it is very confusing as to what you really need, and what that is going to cost you. So here is what you need! You're going to need some kind of stamp (rubber or acrylic(clear)), acrylic block (if using clear stamp), and ink. Then a baby wipe to clean up your ink! There really isn't much needed for some simple STAMPING. Now the places where you are going to end up spending money is on your clear stamps and rubber stamps. Also, ink pads if you want lots of color options! RUBBER STAMPS Rubber stamps are going to cost the most money stamp for stamp, but they also leave very crisp images when stamped. Some stamps you might find in your local Michael's dollar bin and others might cost almost $20 for one stamp!!! It all depends on what you want. FYI if you are at Michael's wait for a deal like buy one, get one free, or use your coupons!!! CLEAR STAMPS Clear stamps are going to be your most cost effective way to buy stamps. You might have to put out a bit more each time you buy, but you'll usually get about 10-20 stamps on a sheet. The sheets can cost you anywhere from $10 to $25 depending on what company you buy from. Some of the best prices I have found have been on scrapbook.com. (I am in no way affiliated with them, just love the prices and shipping!) ACRYLIC BLOCKS You are going to need acrylic blocks if you are using clear stamps. They need to be mounted to something and this is what you need. I have many different sizes as it's best to have the right size for your stamp. Large stamps won't fit on small blocks and it's no good using a huge block for a teeny tiny stamp. They can cost about $5-$10 per block, but you can also purchase them in sets for a cheaper price. INK There are also inks such as dye, pigment and distress. These are each different types of inks and the pictures above are not the only brands out there. They are just the brands I prefer. Prices are usually about $8 for a large ink pad, and about $3 for a small one (when bought in a set). I personally like the dew drop ink pads as they are small and portable and fit in these little Iris cases perfectly! Here is my video where you can watch how to use your stamps and what each of them looks like. I also show each of the three types of ink so you can make an informed decision. Thanks for watching!
Aynsley How many people out there have an old placemat just lying around? Maybe it's sitting in a drawer. Or maybe it's just collecting dust in your closet. Well, now I have an exciting project for you! I actually came up with this project after watching two different YouTube videos. One was by Mrs. Brimbles and she actually painted over her leather journal cover. The other one was using a placemat and turning it into a simple cover. There are YouTube links to both videos below!👇🏻 Well, I combined the two and used a placemat and painted it to make it uniquely mine! I have a video below, and I'm going to list the supplies you will need for this project (you really just need a few things but I'll give you my list). Supplies
Now if you wanted this to be super simple and not be a multi-day project then you can just cut out your placemat and use it as is. Plug in some holes with your crop-o-dile or use a hammer and nail. And string with some cord.
I just wanted this cover to really scream "This is mine!" You can do any painting you want or just splash some colors on there. It is up to you. Happy Crafting! Aynsley PS I am in no way an artist. I'm just a crafter who wanted a Hary Potter themed cover! So a couple of weeks ago there was a huge sale for sticker companies. Huge! It was the PBC sale. Now, as I was supposed to be on a no Spend September I only purchased from 2 companies. And boy, am I glad I did! I ordered stickers from the two companies pictured above. The Coffee Monsterz Co and Once More With Love (links to their shops). Both of these companies specialize in little hand drawn icons and people (called Munchins for OMWL). They are super cute and you can see how great of an artist these two women are. Here are the The Coffee Monsterz Co stickers I ordered and packaging! Seriously! How cute are these stickers!!!! 💜😻💜 I love them! I specifically bought the two sheets for all my Michael's shopping trips (I love way too close!) and another summer emoti's that I thought would be great when I go on vacation this winter! The little girl in the bikini is adorable! Also, that sampler sheet is to die for! I love the little emoti wearing a pumpkin outfit!!! And if you didn't know, every time you order a sheet you get a little coffee bean that you put on a sheet then after you get enough coffee beans, you get something free. So cool! The second company, Once More With Love, has got amazing stickers and packaging! I love the fact that you get a personalized envelope! It is just so stinking cute with all those icons!
The stickers are just amazing, and I had already started using them the same day I got them!!!! I ended up getting 5 sheets (I wanted more, but my No Spend really made me limiting purchases!) I ended up purchasing the YouTube, cooking, chemist, car and bookworm sheets. I just love all these sheets! I am actually using the little chemist munchkin for my experimenting with soap and candles. Anything really DIY in nature. I thought it was perfect! And the sampler is just so cute!!!!! I hope you guys guys have enjoyed reading my post and checking out my pics. I love these stickers and you should definitely check out these two shops. Oh, and I also purchased stickers from Paisley Prints Co but forgot to take pics!!! Sorry. Check out my YouTube channel if you'd like to see my Plan With ME's using her kits. Happy Planning! Aynsley Hi! Welcome to my blog to all of those who are new here. And welcome back to those who are returning. Today I have an exciting blog post. A couple of weeks ago I had a blog post about making my own Midori Insert for my Fauxdori. I had some pictures and a long list of instructions. A very long list. I think that I even got confused reading them. So I decided that it would be best to film me making my Field Notes Insert. In this Insert, I am using a free printable from Wendaful. She has amazing inserts that come in three sizes (passport, field note and regular). They are easy to print and look nice too! Before you start you are going to need some supplies! Of course, you need your inserts. Whether you use the inserts I have linked above, or make your own, or even just use blank paper, you still need inserts. The list:
Now, I'm not going to list all the steps, but I will show you my YouTube video of how I put this whole Insert together. Let's go! Thanks for watching and reading my blog. I hope to have some more excited DIY projects uploaded soon! Check back!
And for the best experience, subscribe to my Instagram and YouTube accounts! Aynsley Hi everyone! Well, it's Plan With Me Monday today and I have got a brand new plan With Me featuring Paisley Prints Co. I'm actually using three different kits from this shop, but they all really matched! (I also used a weekend banner from this free printable) I am really glad that I decided to get the full sheet of half boxes to match my full boxes. You get about 18 half boxes which is enough to last me through the fall season! I used a bunch of little stickers from a bunch of different companies. To see exactly what stickers are by who, please check out my Instagram. I will have all the shops tagged! You can also click this link to see all the sticker companies I use stickers from. I hope you enjoy this plan with me. I've tried to cut it down quite a bit, so it's not very long at all! Thanks for reading this post and hopefully checking out my YouYube video!
Happy Planning! Aynsley Guys, I've been having so much fun doing this Listers Gotta List challenge. First of all, it is so fun to decorate all the pages with scrapbook paper, photos, washi tape and anything else I may find. Then on top of that, you have your prompt for the day.
Now, I don't actually do this LGL everyday, but usually do one entire week at a time. I find it more productive that way. Plus, I have so many other crafting things going on that I get too overwhelmed if I do too many things everyday. I try to stick to one type of project per day. It works for me this way. Anyway, so here are the pics from this month. Hope you guys enjoy! |
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