Trendy Bakers Twine - Happy First Day of School

Hi Trendy Fans!

This is Shelly from My Paper Love stopping in to share some back to school fun! The first day of school is filled with so many emotions for our kids. I think it's so nice to send a little note for your little ones to read during lunch. So I made a lunchbox note using the spotlight products this month.

I started with Manila Library Pockets (Standard size), and added some fun school themed papers. I used some letter die cuts and popped them up to add lots of dimension. This little pocket will be a holder for my card.

For the card, I used some coordinating paper and cut to size. Next I used APB's planner stamps to add a sentiment to the inside of the card.

...and of course last but not least I wrapped it all up in some gorgeous Cherry Midnight Trendy Twine

Thanks for stopping by and I hope my project inspires you to get creative with paper!

Stop by the store and see all the August specials! We are doing a back to school theme this month, so be sure to check back for some great inspiration.

Here's what I used from Annie's Paper Boutique:

Cherry Midnight Trendy Twine

Manila Library Pockets (Standard size)

Hello Fall Planner Stamps

School Days Planner Stamps

This month on the blog we are spotlighting our beautiful Cherry Midnight Trendy Twine -- a festive twist of red, white, and black. 

You can also find Cherry Midnight in the Cherry Midnight Sampler along with Cranberry and Black Licorice. Our Samplers are delightful sets of Trendy Twine; and they are a great way to add to your collection. Each color is ten yards in length and comes hand wound on a wooden clothes pin for easy use and storage.

Our Manila Library Pockets

Have a wonderful day.

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Planner Friday - June

Hello!  Welcome to Planner Friday!  I'm Amanda from She's Eclectic and I've been the resident planner girl here on the Trendy Twine blog for the last four years.  I stop by once a month to show you how I use my APB stamps to get organised and to pretty up my planner pages!

As it will be July soon I spent some time this week setting up the monthly overview in my travellers notebook.  I like being able to see exactly what I have going on each month all in one quick glance and the stamps are so much neater and easier to read than my handwriting!

Products used: School Days planner stamps

Need Coffee planner stamps

How's The Weather planner stamps

Title It planner stamps

Choose Happy stamps

 At Home planner stamps

One of the things I love about the APB stamps is that they work in so many different size planners!  They fit perfectly in A5, personal, pocket and mini size Filofaxes, all sizes of Travellers Notebooks and planners like Erin Condren's and the Happy Planner.  Over the years I have swapped and changed my planners, organisers and journals but I have kept on using my APB products as they are so versatile.

I have recently switched to B6 size and this gives me enough space for my notes and reminders without being too big or bulky for me to carry around daily.  I started to plan my month by adding a strip of washi tape along the top edge of the pages and matched my inks and pens to the colours of it.

Then I used some practical stamps from the School Days, At Home and Title It sets to record things like clubs, field trips, the last days of school, bills, errands and planning sessions.  I also used the Brain Dump stamp from the Title It set in the long space next to my calendar on he left so I can record any random information and reminders as and when they come to me.

Once I had added in all my plans I decorated some of the free space using the sun stamp from the How's The Weather set, a couple of fun quote stamps from the Choose Happy set and some sweet coffee stamps from the Need Coffee set because if I'm going to survive a sweltering hot summer then I'm going to be drinking iced coffee all day, every day until autumn!

My July plans

Have you planned your summer yet or do you want to get organised before the new school year starts?  If you are feeling inspired then stop by the store now and check out all the stamps and supplies that can help you with your goals!

See you again soon!

Amanda

Planner Friday - September

Hello!  There are only a few days of September left and I am so excited for October and Halloween!  I love having spooky fun with my family throughout the month, we watch scary movies, carve pumpkins, put creepy decorations up and sort out costumes for trick or treating.  I thought I'd create a Halloween theme for my planner pages too with some of my APB stamps!

Products used:

Happy Halloween stamp set

Hello Fall planner stamps

At Home planner stamps

School Days planner stamps

Foodies planner stamps

Stamp block with gridlines

Washi Tape

My October at a glance

The first thing I did for this monthly spread was to colour in any special days, these are my husband's days off work, Halloween (of course!) and the half term school holiday.  Then I used the At Home and School Days stamp sets to add in bills due, reminders and my children's after school clubs.  Because this is just an overview for October I don't have to put too much detail into it, I mainly use these pages to see how my month looks as a whole and how busy I am going to be.  Thankfully it doesn't look too crazy at the moment!   

Frankenstein and vampire bat treats

I used the candy bar and sweetie stamps from the Foodies set for decoration but I added some spooky touches in with a black fineliner pen and made Frankenstine and vampire bat treats.  I also used the pumpkin stamp from the Hello Fall set and changed the smiley faces into classic Halloween style pumpkins.  I love how they turned out!

Will you be doing anything fun for Halloween?  Don't forget to stop by the store and check out all the supplies you might need!

See you again next month!

Amanda

Planner Friday - July

Hello!  Welcome to Planner Friday!  I know for some of you the summer holidays began a while ago but here in the UK the schools don't finish until this afternoon and I really can't wait!  I wanted to do a tropical theme in my planner to celebrate the start of lazy days and endless sunshine (fingers crossed!) so let me show you what I used and how it turned out.

Products used:

Trendy page dots

Mini index cards 

Trendy bakers twine

Check it off planner stamps

School days planner stamps

At home planner stamps

My day planner stamps

Used but not pictured:

More at home planner stamps

As always I started out with some washi tape and Trendy page dots to give my pages a splash of colour and then got out my collection of planner stamps to fill in my to do lists and reminders.  

My Planner Friday to do list

I also made myself a little Planner Friday card to keep track of what I needed to do for today's post and added a bit of Trendy bakers twine just because it's such a pretty colour!

My week so far

I am documenting my week using one of the newer stamp sets from Annie's Paper Boutique, they are so funny and give me a giggle when I am selecting which one sums up My day.  Some of my favourites from this set are "Didn't slap anyone", "Kept the kids alive" and "Overindulged in planner supplies" which is particularly apt for me!  I am using a different colour ink for these stamps so it is easy to see straight away what kind of week I have been having and I love the combination of pinks and greens together.

If you are feeling the urge to overindulge in planner supplies too then stop by the store now and see what takes your fancy!  Go on, treat yourself!

See you again next month!

Amanda

Trendy Twine - Planner layout

Good morning Trendy friends! It's Janice here from Janice's Jems! I am so excited to be a guest designer again for Trendy Twine!

I have become a big planner fan. Every week I love to work on my layouts.
So today, I decided to share this weeks layout with you.

This week's layout is full of Annie's Paper Boutique planner stamps.
They are fantastic little stamps that still leave lots of room for your own personal writing and touches.

I love adding a touch of twine to my pages... and the Trendy dots... They are just the perfect touch of fun! I use a Happy Planner, so I cut my dots in half and I get two full layouts with each strip of dots!

For today's project here is a list of all the goodies I used :

Blue Berry Trendy Twine

Swirly Set - Trendy Page Dots

School Days

Oh Yes. I Did

At Home

Check It Off!

Get It Done

Thanks so much for taking a peak at my project today! 

Trendy Twine - Candy Cane Planner

Happy Sunday Twiners! Janice here from Janice's Jems! 

Today is my last guest design post for the month of November :( 

I wanted to share with you something I love to do - plan!

Decorating my planner is probably my favorite way to craft these days. If you are anything like me, extremely busy, then know that I set aside one day a month to get my planner crafted for the entire month. That way I'm not feeling panicked to get my weeks done before they happen.

I enjoy picking papers to start! 

Then comes the stamping.

Today I used 3 stamps from Annie's Paper Boutique.

And finished off my little banners with Candy Cane Trendy Twine!

Here are the items I used today.

Get It Done

Check It Off

School Days

Candy Cane Trendy Twine

Thank you so much for having me design this month - it's been a blast!

Planner Friday - September

For me September is the biggest "get organised" month of my year, it is when the new school year starts and suddenly I have lots of places I need to be and things I need to do.  Over the summer holiday I get kind of lax with my planner because my days are less structured and I have fewer commitments but when September comes around I dive back into planning and it feels good to find my old rhythm again!

Products used:

Trendy Page Dots circle reinforcements

More At Home Planner Stamp Set

At Home Planner Stamp Set

Check It Off Planner Stamp Set

School Days Planner Stamp Set

Round Stamp Block with guidelines

Washi Tape

Ink

I used a couple of new stamp sets this week, the first is the More At Home set which is a fabulous addition to the APB planner stamp collection.  It has so many handy options for cleaning reminders like Countertops, Toilet, Cat Box, Living Rm, Family Rm, Mop etc I think between this and the original At Home set I have every stamp I could ever need when it comes to keeping my home running smoothly! 

No Adulting Stamp Set

The second set I used is really, really fun!  It is the No Adulting set and I love it!  A lot of these stamps represent how some of my days turned out over the summer, there was plenty of binge watching going on and a fair few Pyjama days too!  I am trying to be more productive now I am home alone again during the week but some times the calling of Netflix is too strong and I give in!  

My week so far

I am using a couple of paper clips to help me feel inspired and stay on top of things, the Plan and To Do remind me to make a plan and then carry it through.  Everything is easier when you break it down into small steps and complete them one at a time.

Have you been bitten by the planner bug?  Swing by the store now and check out all the lovely supplies you need to get organised!

Amanda

Planner Friday - May

Can you believe Planner Friday has come around again already?  It feels like I was only just here with you sharing my ideas for pretty and practical planner pages and now I am back again!

My week before the ink

When I decorate my pages I usually leave myself plenty of space for my to do lists, reminders and notes, especially if I am not sure how busy my week is going to be.  If I have any blank spaces left once the week is part way through and I have a better idea of how much room I need, then I fill them in with either stamps, stickers or doodles.  

Products used: Drinks & More Planner Stamp Set 

Check It Off Planner Stamp Set

School Days Planner Stamp Set

At Home Planner Stamp Set

Need Coffee Planner Stamp Set

Trendy Page Dots circle reinforcements

Clear Stamp Block with guide lines

Ink 

Tea cups!

My theme for this week was the Mad Hatter's tea party so I used a couple of stamp sets that had cute cups in them for some added decoration.  I liked pairing the smaller cups from the Need Coffee set with the larger ones from the Drinks & More set, they remind me of mismatched tableware which is how I imagine the Hatter's table would have been laid.

All filled in

If you want to get creative with your planner pages then Annie's Paper Boutique has everything you need to get started, why not take a look now and see what takes your fancy?

I will be back next month with a new set of stamps to show you, I hope I'll see you then!

Amanda

Planner Friday - April

Hi! Welcome to another Planner Friday! I'm Amanda from She's Eclectic and I am here again to share with you how I use Annie's Paper Boutique products to help keep me organised.  

I have always loved using a planner, over the years I have tried lots of different types and styles before I finally settled into my planning rhythm and found my groove. I found that sometimes I got bored with regular diaries and organisers which meant I didn't use them every day but then I stumbled up on the planner community and saw people who decorated their pages and made them fun too. I started off with a couple of rolls of washi tape and some pretty stickers and I have been decorating my planner pages ever since! 

Products used: At Home Stamp Set

Weekend Banner Stamp Set

Check It Off Stamp Set

School Days Stamp Set

Trendy Page Dots - circle reinforcements

Clear Stamp Block with guide lines

Rose Bud & Turquoise Ink

I really enjoy using stamps in my organiser, I like how they look and they make my to do lists and reminders easy to read. Using stamps also saves me time, I used to hate having to write the same reminders in my organiser each week but now I can just stamp them in quickly and it is done! 

As well as the practical stamps I use each week (At Home, School Days and Check It Off sets) I like to use some fun stamps too. I think the Weekend Banner is great for highlighting my weekend and I love bunting, it always looks so celebratory and makes me feel happy. 

Because I decorate my planner I find I check my pages more often than I did before and this helps me stay on top of things.  I have my reminders and to do's split into daily, manageable lists and breaking everything down into steps makes them easier for me to complete. I also enjoy checking things off when they are done with a little flourish, it is very satisfying!

My week so far

I you want to check out the whole range of Planner Stamps from Annie's Paper Boutique you can find them all here.  I am sure you will find the perfect set for you!

I hope I will see you again next month for another Planner Friday!

Amanda

Planner Friday - March

Hello!  Welcome to Planner Friday, I am Amanda from She's Eclectic and I am here on the Trendy Twine blog one Friday a month to share my planner pages with you.

Products used:

Check It Off Planner Stamp Set

At Home Planner Stamp Set

School Days Planner Stamp Set

Trendy Page Dots circle reinforcements

Washi tapes

Ink Pad

Used but not pictured:

Round Stamp Block with Gridlines

I have been using the Trendy Page Dots circle reinforcements for nearly two years now, I just love the pop of colour they add to my pages and the extra reinforcement is great.  When you peel the circle off the sticker sheet you are left with the small centre of the page dot and I have been keeping these "just in case" I could come up with a use for them.  I hate to waste things so I have quite a collection of these little stickers now. Anyway I made a mistake when I was decorating my pages, I was so excited for Easter I got out my washi tape, stamps and stickers and did the layout you can see here but then I realised I had put them on the wrong week!  I didn't want to waste the products I had used and I didn't fancy stamping everything onto the correct week again and then I had an idea...... I used the leftover centres of the Trendy Page Dots I had been hoarding and stuck them over the dates!  Then I wrote the right dates for this Easter week on top of them and voila my problem was solved! 

My week so far

I use Annie's Paper Boutique products on my planner pages every week, not just for Planner Fridays so if you would like some more inspiration and ideas for decorating your pages or getting organised check out these posts and stop by the store to find all the amazing goodies!

I want to wish you a happy Easter now and I hope to see you again for another Planner Friday next month!

Amanda

Planner Friday - February

Hi, I am Amanda from She's Eclectic and I was here on the Trendy Twine blog a couple of weeks ago to tell you about some new products from Annie's Paper Boutique.  Today I am back to show you how I used the new stamp sets on my planner pages!

This week I used....

You & Me Planner Stamp Set

We Go Together Planner Stamp Set

Perfect Pairs Planner Stamp Set

Trendy Page Dots circle reinforcements

Clear Stamp Block with finger grooves

Inks

And....

School Days Planner Stamp Set

Check It Off Planner Stamp Set

At Home Planner Stamp Set

I love using stamps in my planner, I think the functional ones look nice and tidy and the decorative stamps add a touch of fun to my pages.  I use the School Days, Check It Off and At Home sets every week for my to do lists and reminders, between them they cover all of my planning needs!  

I have been focusing on my health this year, I am using a fitness band to track how far I walk each day and my workouts and I am also trying to drink more water.  I said in my last post that I had used the strip of hearts stamp from the You & Me set to record each glass of water I drank a day and I have carried on doing this for the last couple of weeks.  I haven't managed to drink seven glasses in a day yet but I am trying, hopefully one day I will manage the recommend eight glasses without too much effort!  

My week so far

As you can see I used the Perfect Pairs set to decorate my pages.  I was going to leave them as just images stamped in pink but then my pencil crayons were calling out to me so I coloured them in when I had a few quiet minutes at home.  Although my pages look quite full it is still really easy for me to see what I need to do and remember even with the decoration, having my lists on the left of the page and my reminders on the right keeps things simple for me.

I would love to hear what your planning tips are, please let me know in the comments!

I will be back next month for another Planner Friday, I hope to see you then!  

Amanda

Planner Friday - January

Hello!  Happy new year!  Welcome to the first Planner Friday of 2016,  I am Amanda from She's Eclectic and I'm the planner gal here on the Trendy Twine blog.  I have been using planner stamps and lots of other goodies from Annie's Paper Boutique for nearly two years now and they have really helped me stay organised and be a little creative too.  I know that I would get myself into a muddle if I didn't use a diary of some kind and as I check mine regularly I like to have some fun decorating my pages and inject some colour into my days!

Products used: School Days Planner Stamp Set

Check It Off Planner Stamp Set

At Home Planner Stamp Set

Need Coffee! Planner Stamp Set

Weekend Banner Planner Stamp

Stamp Block with Finger Grooves

Trendy Page Dots - circle reinforcements

Memento Inks

Washi Tape

I find January quite a hard month to get through, I get so excited for Christmas in December and then wet, grey January rears it's head and spoils everything!  I have been using a lot of pink in my planner to cheer myself up and to be honest I am still drinking festive coffees to keep a little Christmas happiness alive inside me... gingerbread latte anyone?  Peppermint hot chocolate?  So inspired by my caffeine addiction I decided to use the Need Coffee! Planner Stamp Set to decorate my pages this week.

The set includes five super cute coffee style illustrations and then a collection of different coffee quotes and hashtags to make you smile or give you a giggle.  The stamps in this set are smaller than the ones in the Drinks & More set I have used before so they don't take up much room.  They fit easily inside the Erin Condren and Happy Planner boxes as well as on my Filofax pages, I think they are perfect for most types of planners.

My week so far

Did you get a new planner for Christmas or have you decided to get organised this year?  If you feel inspired to try your had at decorating your pages or giving planner stamps a go why not check out the store and see if anything takes your fancy?

I hope to see you again in February!

Amanda