My Cat, My Crafts, My Life

This week’s layout is… fashionably late. 😅 But better late than never, right? I reached for my  Happy Planner Rainbow Dreams  sticker book and paired it with a rainbow polka dot washi tape that’s been in my stash  forever . As I was admiring how it’s still sticky after all these years (unicorn magic?), I tore it mid-unroll and realized — sticky, yes… but also brittle. A little fragile, a little fabulous — much like me at the end of laundry and ironing day! 😂 Why rainbow this week? Honestly, no deep reason — Bee Happy’s weekly prompt was  Rainbow , and I had zero plans for it yet. So, I figured I’d let the stickers do the thinking for me! The sticker sentiments I used are little doses of positivity: Hustle and heart ,  Always radiate love ,  Choose happy ,  Yay yay yay ,  You go girl , and  Stay magical  — because who doesn’t need a little pep talk from their planner? As for life outside the pages: ✅ Post-trip laundry — done! ✅ Card Mak...

Day 1: From Al Ahsa to Riyadh to Amman Our Jordan trip officially began at 3:00am when we left Al Ahsa, our city in Saudi Arabia, for a two-hour drive to Dammam airport. This time, we tried something new — long-term parking outside the airport. It was more than 50% cheaper than airport parking, and thankfully, some friends had tested it before us and gave good feedback. Gotta love those travel tips from friends! We had connecting flights: Dammam to Riyadh, then Riyadh to Amman. While waiting for our flight at Riyadh airport, we camped out in Terminal 4’s food court. It wasn’t as packed with options, but we grabbed some food from Hardee’s and waited there. I even managed to sneak in some work on a blog post for Polkadoodles while we waited — productivity win! This was our first time flying Saudia Airlines. Overall, it was a good experience — the food definitely exceeded typical economy expectations. We were given a choice between pizza and a muffin (which they called cake), so Ton and ...

I just wrapped up  Craft with Sarah’s Card Making Countdown , and as always, it was a blast! 14 days, 14 different cards—and 14 chances to play with all things paper, glue, Cricut, and practicing my alcohol markers coloring!  I’ve joined a few of Sarah’s countdowns in the past—like her  Christmas Countdown  and  Gnome Countdowns —and they never fail to spark creativity. I actually learned my Cricut basics through her tutorials and blog posts. She makes everything beginner-friendly and so much fun. I especially love how she adds in little challenges with each project—I’ve even been lucky enough to win a few times (three and counting!). This year’s countdown was extra memorable. I managed to finish  6 cards before we left for our Jordan trip , then jumped right back in to complete the rest once we got home. I skipped  Day 7 (Add-a-Number Cards)  because I didn’t want to make a card for a specific age or anniversary, but here’s a look at the rest of ...

This week is extra special — it’s  Jordan week ! We’re flying out early tomorrow, Sunday, for a quick Eid getaway, and I couldn’t be more excited, happy, and grateful to explore a new place. Since I won’t be bringing my planner on this trip, I made sure to design this layout  before we left , so I could share it with you just in time. For this spread, I reached for the  Getaway Vibes sticker book  — it just felt right. I initially considered using a gratitude-themed book (because honestly, I have so much to be thankful for!), but this layout called for all things travel. Don’t worry — that gratitude sticker book will still get  plenty  of love! I also used a mix of  Simple Stories “Here + There” washi tapes  — they paired perfectly with the adventure theme. Some of the stickers I used this week: “ Life is a Beautiful Journey ” “ Adventure Begins ” “ Wander More ” “ Travel the World ” And my favorite — “ Fall in Love with Life ” For the day we fly ...

Watch my quick unboxing video   here . I’m a sucker for Mystery Boxes, so when I scrolled upon Hero Arts’ post on Instagram, I immediately jumped in and got one. I mean, who can resist the thrill of not knowing what you’ll get — especially when they promise over  $170 worth of products for just $50 ? But beyond the excitement, there’s another reason I’ve been ordering from different craft stores lately: I’m lowkey studying how different companies ship internationally, specifically to Saudi Arabia. It’s part curiosity, part logistics strategy. Will it be delivered to my doorstep? Or will I have to go through the post office? Are there surprise taxes? Is it cheaper overall compared to bringing stuff back from Manila (plus extra baggage fees)? Let’s just call it “research,” shall we? Shipping Timeline Order Date:  May 20 Email asking about details of my shipping address received:  May 30 Confirmation from Hero Arts:  May 31 DHL Notification:  June 3 Delivery D...

Let me introduce you to my two latest crafty makes—both full color, sparkle (shaker elements, baby!), and the irresistible charm of  Polkadoodles’ cutie pie - Honeypie ! I’ve been on a major Honeypie kick lately, and I couldn’t resist creating not one, but  two  happy little projects to kick off June. I’m also so excited to share that I’m on this Polkadoodles journey alongside my amazing KKK Kraftsy Sisters - KM and Kaye ! Be sure to follow their socials for even more crafty inspiration! Project 1 – Honeypie Shaker Disc-Bound Mini Album Say hello to my newest mini album! This shaker-style disc-bound album is full of Honeypie's charm, cuteness and crafty fun. The front cover is a shaker page filled with sequins, tiny flowers, and sparkly bits—just the kind of cheer we all need! Inside, I played with a mix of plain cardstock,  Wanda Printable Papers , and fun patterns from the  Gnome Men Football USA  collection . You’ll find interactive flaps, hand-stitche...