The "Book" Marker....

Happy Monday everyone!!!  I'd like to share with you a book marker I made for my pen pal, Beverly.  Now, the reason I made her the book mark, isn't because we READ books together and then discuss... like "NORMAL" book clubs do, but because we share a love of our planners.  That's right, you heard me... planners.  Not just ANY planner, but Filofax planners.  And she and I met through our Filofax "cult" (as my hubby calls it... LOL).  Beverly lives in the UK and we decided to become pen pals.  Beverly has a love for antiques and all things vintage.  I couldn't help but think of her whenI grabbed this adorable image from Tiddly Inks, "Aida - Gonna Miss you".  Aida comes with suit cases but I decided to perch her on top of the FREE digital  "Open Book" that is offered on Tiddly Inks web site.  ... YES I said FREE!!!

I used craft paper from Teresa Collins, "Memories" paper which I felt looked perfect as a vintage design.  My image was printed on Cryogen White and colored with Copic Sketch markers.  I cut the image and mounted them separately onto the book mark.

Before finishing up my card I made sure each edge was distressed with some Tim Holtz Distress ink pads in "Vintage Photo".  I found a piece of "aged" looking embellished sentiment plate. Here's a closer look....

Seems lots of gals in our planner group are receiving lots of flack lately about actually using a "written" scheduler instead of the tech savvy cell phones and such.  I decided this sentiment was perfect to let at least one person know, it's ok to step back and enjoy your personalized hand written notes and appointments.  I know I still keep a written journal and LOVE getting back down to paper and pen, probably more than most. LOL

I kept it a simple design because I want you to know.... not everything needs to be complicated, or flowery, or even full of die cuts or flourishes.  Sometimes... a little simple image and cute papers are enough to serve it's purpose.  Not ALL we design needs to be explosively eye catching.  Just from your heart and it's purpose is sometimes all we need.  :-)

I hope you have a wonderful week and thanks for stopping by.  I always appreciate your support! *HUGS*

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I'm Hooked and Moving Up and On....

So it's been a WHOLE month since I got my first Filofax Chameleon pocket planner.  And can you believe it??!!! Look how STUFFED it is!!!  And quite honestly, if I had taken this picture just before writing this post, I guarantee you it WAS thicker and even more packed!!!

But, like many things us women love, it DOES give us reason to ummm... get another.  *ducking from pillow being thrown by hubby*  Bwahahaha

Try as I might to not go crazy, a little decorating tape, a few sticky note pads, a fun paper clip here and there and before you know it, my poor little pocket Filofax is bulging in places I KNOW it's mother (cow... LOL) didn't intend it to!  So off I go... searching, looking, chatting with the Filofax addicts, trying to determine which one I  should step up to.

All things considered, it seems MOST people are happy with a Personal size Filofax.  Now there are many many sites that you can travel to online to grab up a Filofax, including the Filofax Company itself.  But me.. well.. I prefer a company that is personable, has GREAT customer service and one that will work with you on your order.  Enter Goldspot Luxury gifts.  Not ONLY did they have the TWO I wanted, but, they had fabulous prices!  Oh yeah.. nothing appeals to us women more than SALE PRICE!!!!  Ha!

I ordered a Finsbury Personal and a Metropol Personal.  You know... a girl's gotta have a change of color now and then.  ;-)  My order went in on late Friday evening.  Monday morning, I received a letter stating my items were on back order.  Ok, no problem, but I wanted to know WHEN to expect my planners.  I made a quick call to Goldspot and spoke to Tom.  Tom kindly told me the Metropol WAS in fact, in stock, but they were hoping to ship both planners together.  Unless, of course, I wanted them to do otherwise.  Yes, yes I did.  Of course!  That morning Tom put my Metropol in the mail and by Wednesday, my planner was in my hands!!!  THAT, my friends, is service!!!

And here, for your viewing pleasure, it is... my oh so red, Metropol personal size Filofax!  Yep, I'm in love!!!

I went to work removing things from my Chameleon pocket size planner in anticipation of using my new Metropol.  And friends, I have to tell you... WOW... did my Chamelon lose some girth!!!  LOL

So the question is... did I REALLY NEED a new Filofax?? Or... did I just need to remove some of those buckle bustin pretties I HAD to put in it??

Pffft... of COURSE I NEEDED more and not just one!!!!  Yes, you guessed it, the Finsbury is still on order and yes I WILL anxiously anticipate it's arrival!  But one thing I know for sure... I will NEVER go anywhere else to grab my next Filofax.. Goldspot has gained a loyal customer and there is no need to go anywhere else.  When I'm happy, I'm faithful as an old geyser!!!

So when you're Filofax is bulging at the seams and begging you to give it some relief, head on over to Goldspot and tell them Tina sent you (not that they will do anything more than be perfectly awesome people, but hey, THAT is hard to find these day)... you won't be disappointed, I promise!!!

And for my faithful followers who ALSO love Filofax or just using a planner in general, I have a new blog where I will be posting about all things Filofax.  Come join me at The Filofaxtory!!  I will be sharing some awesome sites and people who will help you in your planning and "creativity" with your planner!  Love to have you stop by and subscribe!  (I'm sure I'll be giving away "fun goodies" now and then as well.)

Hope you have a fabulous Friday!!! Let the weekend begin!!!  Thanks for stopping by!! *HUGS*