It’s Happy Planner layout time again!

It’s funny because I just shared last week’s spread four days ago, but we’re back in the groove now that I’m finally feeling better. Yay for being productive again!

For this week’s layout, I used the Color Story, Handwritten Colored Boxes, and Superbloom sticker books. They are a pretty combo and perfect for easing back into planning. Since I was just recovering from being sick, I added a big sticker that says “bright skies ahead” along with “you can and you will.” A little self-motivation never hurts, especially at the start of a new week. 

I still owe myself a Winter Market post (oops!) but I’m making sure to finish that this week because… we have another one coming up in just two weeks! Yep, I joined another craft fair! This one is specifically for crafters and makers. I’ll be bringing the same products that didn’t sell last time, plus a few new things I’ve made for my DTs and some fresh projects I just wrapped up.

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Last Week Was Prize-Full! 

My Rosie’s Studio prize arrived and I’m so happy with everything I got! I was also able to get gifts for my CCSC family!

If you missed my World Card Making Day blog (and the win!), you can check it out here. 

My Cricut MEA prizes also came in! It was a box of consumables, and honestly… all the Cricut-brand consumables in my craft room are prizes. I think I only ever bought two things — transfer tape and infusible sheets — the rest are winnings. How fun is that?

And another win! I also received (in Manila) Success Magnet Oil and Zen Meditation Oil (with a pouch!) from Mystics and Whims. I’ve been buying manifestation bracelets and evil eye charms for our upcoming trip to Manila, so these oils match the vibe perfectly.

Their last live even had a card reading, and I pulled: “I can overcome any obstacles in my way.” Love that.

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Adulting Stuff 

My mom, uncle, and brother started fixing up our condo for our vacation. We now officially have a bidet and an AC! It already has a couch and a bed, basically everything we need for our two-week visit until we fix and furnish it properly. I’m excited. Our little home, sweet home.

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Creative Life Update

I finished all my Traci Reed Designs December deliverables (yaaay!). I wanted them all done before our flight to the Philippines, and now I’m close to wrapping up my other DT projects too.

This week, I made cute little shaker tags using Miqueka Scrap’s Cuento de Navidad collection. I used them for my CCSC family gifts and also entered them for Bee Happy Weeklies’ “Perfectly Wrapped Gift.” They were so fun to make and even more fun to give.

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Life Lately

The weather is finally cooling down here in Al Ahsa, so we’ve started walking outside again. Once it gets even cooler, I might head back to the park — I miss that routine.

I also realized I haven’t been posting Lucky lately, so here’s a random Lucky photo from this afternoon — he just plomped onto my table while I was working like the little supervisor he thinks he is. 

Christmas Countdown: 30 days to go! One month ‘til Christmas! 

Reading Update:

Ending this week on a cute little note — grateful, inspired, and excited for all the fun and festivities ahead.