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DIY Embossing Mat for Your Electronic Die Cutter

December 5, 2013 by Rebecca Wagner 4 Comments

Have you ever wanted to use your electronic die cutter to emboss some of those awesome files you own but don't want to buy those expensive mats to only use once or twice? You may be like me, I had hesitated purchasing an embossing mat because of the price. What if I didn't use the mat that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY, embossing, tutorial

Christmas Tree Treat Boxes

December 4, 2013 by Rebecca Wagner 2 Comments

Featured in the November/December 2012 issue of CuttingEdge Magazine: I'm finally glad I can share these adorable little Christmas trees with you. I hit the jackpot when I found them on Waffle Flower's website for free! If you don't have a electronic cutting machine, that's OK. She has the files … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 3D, Christmas, CuttingEdge Magazine, freebie, Gift Boxes

A Sign for All Seasons

December 2, 2013 by Rebecca Wagner Leave a Comment

From the January/February 2013 issue of CuttingEdge Magazine:   I love when you can make a home decor project multi-purpose. I purchased one wood plaque, painted it a neutral color and with SQUARE1 sheets I can just peel off the sentiment when the next holiday comes around. A dozen uses … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 3D, Lettering Delights, Square1, WoodCraft

Scallop Apron Tags

November 29, 2013 by Rebecca Wagner 4 Comments

Looking for a cute way to give gifts at your next cookie exchange? Look no further than these apron tags by My Scrap Chick. They come in three different styles along with a box and card cut file. A complete set for the bakers in your life. These are for the giveaway at our annual Ladies Christmas … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 3D, My Scrap Chick

Blessings Trio Tall Box

November 27, 2013 by Rebecca Wagner 1 Comment

Have you checked out all the cute new box sets that My Scrap Chick has lately? If not, you should! One is this adorable box comes from the Blessings Trio set. You get this box, a basket, and card. Let me tell ya, this box is huge. I think I can fit a quite a few larger candy bars in here. What … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 3D, DCWV, My Scrap Chick

Happier Than a Bird With a French Fry Box

November 25, 2013 by Rebecca Wagner 4 Comments

Featured in the March/April 2013 issue of CuttingEdge Magazine:   OK, not really french fries but something just as good - coffee! I love to give gifts to my family and friends all year round. Easter gives me the perfect opportunity to whip something light and cheery up. It's even better when I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 3D, Gift Boxes, Sizzix eclips

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Hi, I'm Rebecca. I am a child of God. A loving wife of 29 years. A boy mom. A collector of gadgets, gizmos, and superhero action figures. Making the world more organized one planner at a time. Read More…

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Foil lovers... we heard you. Since our foil equi Foil lovers... we heard you. 

Since our foil equipment went down, the messages and emails have not stopped. We know how much you love the look and honestly we love it too.

Replacing commercial foil equipment runs into the tens of thousands of dollars and, like a lot of small businesses right now, that's just not realistic. 

After months of testing with our existing setup, we think we found a way to bring foil back.

It's not mass factory perfect. Occasionally there may be a tiny spot where the foil doesn't pull 100%. Nothing obvious, nothing we wouldn't personally use, and nothing that doesn't meet our standards will ship.

But overall? We think it looks pretty gorgeous.

Before we officially bring foil back…

Would you still want it knowing it's handcrafted and not machine perfect? 

Tell me honestly in the comments. Your feedback will decide this one. 

#foilinserts #foilingtechnique #citygirlplannersinserts #citygirlplanners
Now on to the cutting phase. #citygirlplanners # Now on to the cutting phase. 

#citygirlplanners #stationerylove #plannercommunity #behindthescenes
New notepads in the making. Any guesses? #citygir New notepads in the making. Any guesses?

#citygirlplanners #plannercommunity #plannerlove #citygirlplannersinserts
Personal Size planners get a bad rap for one reaso Personal Size planners get a bad rap for one reason…

They’re narrow.

And I get it.
Personal is the perfect middle ground. Bigger than Pocket, fits in your purse, but way more portable than A5.

But the width?
That’s always been the complaint.

Lately I’ve been seeing people try to squeeze Personal Wide into standard Personal binders… and then wonder why the pages stick out.

So instead of making it wider… I went the other direction.

Foldouts.

For 2026, I reworked the layout to give you more planning space without changing the footprint.

Month on one page
Straight into your weekly
Dashboard space (because you know I had to keep that)
And when it’s folded?
Standard Personal Size. Fits your binder like it should.

Now I need your opinion before I finalize this…

What works better in vertical boxes?

Graph (left side)
or
Lines (right side)

Tell me in the comments — Graph or Lines?
Who else misses Micro planners? I found this under Who else misses Micro planners? I found this under a stack of papers. Don’t know how long it’s been chillin under there but I’m going to start using it. Great for quick notes and things you need to dump but don’t need long term.
Field research, planner style. Since the Coach no Field research, planner style.

Since the Coach notebooks are sold out, I grabbed this leather cover on Amazon to test the fit.
Good news: it fits beautifully (and it’s roomy enough for tabs).

Bad news?
I got excited and didn’t read the whole listing.

No snap.
No elastic.
Just vibes.

Luckily I’ve got elastic on hand… but consider this your reminder from someone who learned the hard way:

Read the full listing, friends.

#plannerlife #plannercommunity #a5planner #plannerfinds #citygirlplanners
Sometimes the best combinations aren’t planned… they just happen.

The Aquarelle Sky cover paired with Candy Rush tabs turned out to be one of those moments. The colors line up so perfectly, it looks like they were made for each other.

Just a little unexpected color magic.
Every tab is placed by hand. Nothing here is auto Every tab is placed by hand.

Nothing here is automated. We print, cut, laminate, punch, and assemble every order ourselves.

When you shop with us, two real humans have touched every single piece.

#smallbusinesslife #madebyhand #behindthescenes #plannercommunity  #shopsmallbusiness
Does anyone else suddenly become a pink-and-purple Does anyone else suddenly become a pink-and-purple person in February…
or is it just me?

I don’t even fight it anymore.
February = soft colors, cozy plans, and a planner that matches the mood. 💕

#februaryvibes #plannercommunity #pinkplanner #plannerlove #citygirlplanners
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