tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57840353392190142012024-03-05T07:39:15.429+00:00Janette LaneWelcome to the personal craft blog of Pocket Letters® founder, Janette Lane. Here you'll find information about these creative penpal letters plus other papercrafts! You'll also find video tutorials, craft inspiration ,and more about my travels and offline adventures. Janettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13424236393710324901noreply@blogger.comBlogger828125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784035339219014201.post-43046200298967192242020-05-19T06:38:00.001+01:002020-05-19T16:49:22.355+01:0010 Delightful Paper Collections to Hoard<div style="text-align: justify;">
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Ready to have your retinas rocked? Well today I'm sharing 10 BEAUTIFUL paper collections that will go straight into your hoard pile or wish list. I NEED all of these, especially #1 (and more of #10)! But seriously, what is it about pretty paper that gets us? Is it the fun mix of color and pattern play? Is it the happy feeling we get from stroking each page of a paper pad? Or is it the <i>potential</i> of what we can create with it that draws us in? Personally, I think it's the <i>possibility</i> of projects that induces hoarding, and that's why we can't get enough as paper crafters.<br />
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My brain starts to tingle if I think more about why that is. I feel like I can get real deep into this, cause you know I like thinking philosophical thoughts about crafting on my <a href="http://www.youtube.com/thejanettelane">Youtube channel</a>. lol Friends, I know it sounds nutty, but I truly believe crafting is a reflection of deeper, life truths.<br />
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1. S<i>ay YES to this circus and all its monkeys! Circus by Clare Therese Gray from Craft Consortium is so charming. Check out the full collection. The washi is just too good!</i></h3>
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2. Can't even with this one! It's called, Till We Meet Again Collection from P13. What gets me is the mailbox surrounded by blossoms. This would <u>never work</u> in real life-- because SPIDERS! But on paper? It's heavenly!</h3>
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3. Just because we can't make it to the salon right now, doesn't mean we can't craft about it. Imagine this <a href="https://shrsl.com/2adfl" rel="nofollow">Echo Park Salon Collection</a> as a travellers notebook cover???! (<a href="https://www.snapclicksupply.com/new/salon-paper-pack-2/">Available digitally too</a>!)</h3>
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4. "We are family, I've got all my craft sistahs with me!" Sing it with me because the designs in this We Are Family collection are the right amount of cute, whimsical and sophisticated. It makes me feel like a kid and a grownup all at once. </h3>
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5. Don't you just <i>feel </i><span style="font-size: 18.72px;">happy</span><span style="font-size: 18.72px;"> looking at this </span>Pink Paislee - And Many More Collection? </span></h3>
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6. I was lucky enough to get this set for free when I worked at CraftStash. It's real nice and I've used it in this <a href="https://youtu.be/ZizlTn1lZas">video</a> in case you want to see it in action. It's called the DoCrafts - Full Bloom Collection.</h3>
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7. This reminds me of California in the summer--the smell of sun block, ocean breezes, and someone some where playing Sublime. The Echo Park Dive Into Summer is <a href="https://www.snapclicksupply.com/search.php?search_query=dive+into+summer">digitally available too!</a></h3>
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8. Fall and winter are my favorite seasons, but the Carta Bella Paper Summer Market Collection makes me question everything... </h3>
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9. Oh hello Pebbles - Hey, Hello Collection! Nice to meet you and that cute little sloth in a flower crown...</h3>
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10. You can bet your socks the Echo Park Coffee Paper is on all my lists-- Christmas, birthday, wish, bucket, etc! And YES, there's a digital version!</h3>
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Before moving to the good ol' UK I would never have asked, where can I buy crafts online? Why? Well I was "spoilt for choice!" I was always a car ride away from a Target, Michael's, Hobby Lobby, Tuesday Mornin<u>g</u><span style="background-color: white; color: #4d5156; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">—</span> you name it! Lucky, right?? Yet since moving to Manchester, it's been tricky to find craft supplies close by, e<i>specially</i> American brands. So I've rounded up my favorite cyberspace spots to buy crafts...<i>all th</i>e crafts!<br />
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These are places I've personally shopped from (and I even worked for one or two of these craft retailers). I'll give you my humble opinion, share what I've purchased, and why I go back or don't go back to each one. (Who am I kidding?<i> Of course</i> I go back to all of them, I'm a <i>crafter</i>! I can't stay away from a good deal.) Also worth mentioning I'm <i>not</i> an affiliate for most of these, so I'm pretty unbiased, pinky promise. I'm just trying to be helpful because I didn't know half of these before moving here and sharing is caring. #mymaindinosaur #Barney</div>
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This place has brick and mortar locations. You can find the nearest one to you, <a href="https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/storefinder" rel="nofollow">here</a>. But they also sell online. I purchased mostly embellishments<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">—</span>Christmas embellishments, little felt llamas, mini wreaths, that sort of thing<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">—</span> but they have their own line of crafts (planners, accessories, papers, etc). So it's worth checking out, ESPECIALLY if you're a sewer.<br />
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Wait<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">—</span>is sewer and sewer (Ninja Turtles residence) spelled the same? <i>How</i> am I only realizing this <i>now</i>?</div>
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1.<a href="https://shrsl.com/24pq9"> Anita's Vellum</a><br />
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I once heard a famous crafter (which shall remain anonymous) sing a little improvised jingle about the <a href="https://amzn.to/2WTaHru" rel="nofollow">Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher</a>, and I can’t unhear it. <i>Every time</i>! Anyhow! Today I wanted to review this craft tool because I own one, and I get lots of questions about it. The Tiny Attacher is a mini staple dispenser, an <i>ergonomic</i> stapler, actually. The size of the tool is pretty average (6 1/8 in x 1in), it's the <i>staples </i>that are tiny (about 1/8x1/4in). It's made up of gray and black plastic, very a’la Tim (is he a branding master or what??)! And the staples are a muted metallic gray/silver. It’s also lightweight, easy to use, and it doesn’t take much effort to staple.</div>
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I mainly use the Tiny Attacher in my creative journaling layouts, <a href="https://janettelane.blogspot.com/2015/02/what-are-pocket-letters.html">pocket letters</a>, and junk journals (I also used it one time when I snagged my sweater while working at Sizzix, but that's another story).The itty bitty staples can be functional or decorative. I do a mixture of both. See?<br />
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Now let’s get honest about this craft tool.<i> Is it just a glorified stapler?? </i>What’s the<i> big deal</i>? Why do<i> I </i>need one?</div>
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It’s uhh-mazing! The thing I love about it is that it’s possible to hide the staples if needed or to use them as accents or decorative elements in your papercraft projects. I love the ease of use. I love that I can reach for it quickly. I love how it fits in my man hands! And once you use it, you’ll never go back to regular sized staples for crafting. Like <i>EVER</i>! No wait, <strike>scratch that.</strike> I use a long reach stapler to make my <a href="https://janettelane.blogspot.com/2016/02/diy-paint-chip-notebooks.html">DIY notebook inserts</a> for my travelers notebooks all the time! But that’s the only time I use standard staples.</div>
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-I love it, but I can’t find the staple refills anywhere!</div>
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This <a href="https://amzn.to/2Z7uxCk" rel="nofollow">particular set</a> comes with a box of refills (100 staples) and they do last. You’ll get a good 6 months worth of staples I reckon! As long as you aren’t stapling up a storm like a school teacher decorating bulletin boards before parents' night— you’ll be <u>fine!</u><br />
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Plus you can find the Tiny Attacher refills online. Check out <a href="https://amzn.to/2X2qkNs">Amazon</a> or Scrapbook.com (this one has <a href="https://shrsl.com/2a7fe" rel="nofollow">1,000+ staples for under $4</a>, at the time of publishing)!</div>
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Next up are MY cons about this craft tool (you'll notice they have nothing to do with it <i>not</i> working):</div>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;">It’s a bit side-heavy so when you store it in an upright caddy, chances are it’s going to fall out. I can’t stop knocking this thing out of my caddy. But tbh, I knock<b> everything </b>out of everything! It definitely needs its own space. It’s not collapsible, so just store it in a drawer! Or lay it flat. Or make it stand. It stands on its own both ways.</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">It’s a doozy trying to refill the staples. I mean every time I have to remind myself how to do it. It’s not difficult, honestly. It’s easy to refill! It’s just hard to remember<i> </i>how to open it up. But if you just pretend it’s a Transformer, you’ll be ok. Having trouble opening the Tiny Attacher? Just call one of your kids or grandkids. They’ll sort it! <b>Guaranteed.</b></li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">I wish it was a bit...bigger? Well, no I take it back! I just wish I could staple further than it does. Does that make sense? Like, there’s only so far you can go. I wish it would just go the extra quarter inch! I probably wouldn't need a long reach stapler if it did.</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">I wish Tim would come out with different colored staples, like gold or bronze. Of course you could always customize your own with a little spray paint!</li>
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Now there are a 2 negative reviews I came across... One had more to do with the seller handling the product I think. The other had to do with a white piece of plastic inside the chamber where the staples live. It looks a little flimsy, so <u>be gentle</u>. I never had any problems with it, but I can see how it could easily rip. IMHO it's a non-issue. Just go slow when you're loading the refills and avoid over stretching the white plastic. Also I have a sneaking suspicion if you contacted Tim directly, he would have your back. Just sayin'. If you have a problem with it, take it to the head honcho himself!<br />
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Janettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13424236393710324901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784035339219014201.post-65267067807238224832018-09-09T18:11:00.003+01:002018-09-09T18:11:40.550+01:00Thrift Store Haul for My Junk Journals + Ideas<div style="color: #454545; font-family: ".sf ui text"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
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<span style="font-family: ".sfuitext";">Hi all! In today’s post I’m sharing some ideas of what to look for in a thrift shop or charity shop that you can use in your papercrafts! In the video below I share a recent charity shop haul and explain how I’ll be using my finds in journaling, junk journaling, plus give snailmail ideas, and more! In fact, I’ve already started the crafty fun with my “treasures." Here's a sneak peek, but there's more to come:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: ".sfuitext";"><i>-Vintage Sewing Patterns</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: ".sfuitext";"><i>-Sheet music</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: ".sfuitext";"><i>-Copies of your favorite books to junk journal in</i></span></div>
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Janettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13424236393710324901noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784035339219014201.post-55191580751274060532017-10-20T13:32:00.000+01:002018-02-26T21:26:03.609+00:00Planner Meetup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Many times when I'm explaining my hobbies to non-crafters it involves lots of explaining, gesturing, and iPhone photos. The usual questions follow: </div>
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"<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JNAYU7Q/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=janlanblo-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01JNAYU7Q&linkId=a1cba512b75c3f2d9e3a9354c3558139" target="_blank">What's a planner then?</a>"</div>
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So there's nothing better than meeting people who speak your crafty language. They instantly "get you" and understand your love of stickers and embellished paperclips. There's no judgment or quizzical brows. There's just crafty love!<br />
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I met up with some planner friends a few months ago and the memory of that morning always makes me smile. Picture us-- 4 women hanging out at a bookstore cafe, swapping supplies, eating baked goodies baked by one of our own, and talking planners, stationery, and the best shops to buy the former. What a great time!</div>
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Friends, I urge you, if possible to make plans to meetup with others who share your interests and hobbies! Whether it's a casual planner meetup or an organized, ticketed planner event, don't miss that opportunity to make a connection and make friends. I met these ladies via a Facebook group called, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1672060903062734/?ref=br_rs" target="_blank">Manchester Planner Group</a>. If you're on Facebook, just do a quick search on planner groups in your area. Or you can always introduce a friend or family member to the world of planners...or any other craft or hobby too!<br />
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Reach out! Meetup! It's nerve-racking at first, but just talk about your planner set up. Or your unicorn planner, and you'll be besties in no time!</div>
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Janettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13424236393710324901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784035339219014201.post-65112123121297777972017-04-23T12:59:00.001+01:002017-05-02T16:45:56.563+01:00My Craft Corner<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Oh, hello there! So happy you're here to check out my crafty nook! You might be surprised that I don't have a craft room or studio. Actually, I haven't had a craft room in years, but that hasn't stopped me from making. Today I'm going to walk you through my creative space, shelf by shelf. If you're without a craft space, that's DEFINITELY OK! You can pack so much into one 3 tiered bookshelf (see below) if need be.</div>
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No room for a bookshelf in your home? That's fine too. You can always grab a <a href="http://amzn.to/2p5mdPt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">craft cart</a> or even a plastic storage bin that you can slide under your bed.</div>
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I'm including some pictures for you to see the general look of my space, and then below I'm going to list what you <i>can't</i> see (things in organizers, etc.) <i>Oh, and twinklies and fresh flowers are a must! </i>There's just something about having flowers that inspires me to no end! Do you feel the same?<br />
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-Crepe paper (LOVE using this stuff for making <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8k8FL-myQMU" target="_blank">pocket letter embellishments</a>.)<br />
-Journaling cards, embellished pocket mail cards, ATC size-precut cardstock<br />
-<a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=1111019&b=572208&m=51987&afftrack=&urllink=www%2Esizzix%2Ecom%2F660425%2Fsizzix%2Dbig%2Dshot%2Dmachine%2Donly%2Dwhite%2Dgray" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sizzix BigShot</a> (seriously the BEST diecutting machine out there!)<br />
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<b><u>First Shelf</u></b><br />
--<a href="http://amzn.to/2oyF9Ff" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reset Girl A5 Ballerina Planner</a> (See my <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFUJhvEHww4" target="_blank">2017 planner setup</a>)<br />
--Happy Binder, Target Dollar Spot binder (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMQumLrbajc" target="_blank">How to Make a Happy Binder</a> aka Junk Journal)<br />
--<a href="http://amzn.to/2pS6xil" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kate Spade wallet</a> (too big for my current purse, so I just put it here cause it matches!)<br />
--<a href="http://amzn.to/2oyR0D0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Heidi Swapp personal memory planner</a><br />
--Cream Recollections personal planner (first collection)<br />
--Websters Color Crush Travelers Notebook in Rose Gold, <a href="http://amzn.to/2ppUmMU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">similar</a> (Check out some of my <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6XybwF-P4g" target="_blank">creative journaling layouts</a>!)<br />
--Beige Storage box (different mini accordion folders with die cuts, stickers, ephemera, etc.)<br />
--Clear Document holder (scraps of patterned cardstock)<br />
--Striped file folder organizer (digital paper, printables, <a href="http://www.pocketlettershop.com/" target="_blank">Pocket Letter® printables</a>)<br />
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--First organizer (Bakers twine, ribbon, twine, embroidery floss, gold thread, cotton cord)<br />
--Middle organizer (Scissors, pens, <a href="http://amzn.to/2pSn9Xw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">watercolor brush pens</a>, watercolor brushes, adhesive, <a href="http://amzn.to/2pRUGkx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher</a>, <a href="http://amzn.to/2p9czgK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tombow Dual Brush Pens</a> for handlettering, <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=1111019&b=572208&m=51987&afftrack=&urllink=www%2Esizzix%2Ecom%2F661672%2Fsizzix%2Daccessory%2Ddie%2Dbrush%2Dw%2Dmagnetic%2Dpickup%2Dtool" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sizzix Die Brush</a>, <a href="http://amzn.to/2oVlou8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">white ink pens</a>, Calligraphy Set, pencils, odds & ends)<br />
--Last organizer (Doilies, envelopes, bags, thank you cards, blank card and envelope sets)<br />
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--Craft Tools Bin (<a href="http://amzn.to/2p9fF4b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ranger Heat Tool</a>, hot glue gun, <a href="http://amzn.to/2pSINxB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Martha Stewart mini Scoring Board</a>, <a href="http://amzn.to/2oyGDiO" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Angora Watercolor Palette</a>, notebooks, journals, watercolor pad, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=janlanblo-20&keywords=long%20reach%20stapler&index=aps&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=xm2&linkId=1cc0d1504d931b53970ba00f1f3613a1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">long-reach stapler</a> for <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IxRbR9tfc0" target="_blank">DIY notebooks</a>, paper cutter/trimmer)<br />
--<a href="http://amzn.to/2pT40aF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mambi Striped Organizer</a> (stamps, acrylic blocks, embossing powders, stamp pads)<br />
--Sticker Bin (alpha stickers, Etsy shop stickers, <a href="http://amzn.to/2oVwleZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tim Holtz phrase stickers</a>, planner stickers, <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=1111019&b=572208&m=51987&afftrack=&urllink=www%2Esizzix%2Ecom%2Fcatalogsearch%2Fresult%2F%3Fq%3Dstickers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sizzix stickers</a>, <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=1111019&b=572208&m=51987&afftrack=&urllink=www%2Esizzix%2Ecom%2F661898%2Fsizzix%2Dstickers%2Dwedding%2Dplanner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Tutera for Sizzix planner stickers</a>)<br />
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-I have my e-cutter (<a href="http://amzn.to/2pS7qYv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sizzix Eclips 2</a>) off to the side on the floor. Ha! I still don't know where to put it, but I hope to purchase a desk really soon.<br />
-I have a train makeup case full of <a href="http://janettelane.blogspot.co.uk/2017/03/i-own-more-washi-tape-than-shoes.html" target="_blank">washi tape</a>! It's on the bottom shelf of my coffee table.<br />
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Now that I've shared my craft space, tell me about yours! Do you have a whole room to yourself? Do you have a bookshelf like me? Let me know. I LOVE hearing from you!<br />
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<i>*This post contains affiliate links. That means I might receive a commission from any purchases you make using one of these links.<b> This doesn't cost you a thing </b>and helps me out! Also just wanted to mention that there's absolutely NO PRESSURE to buy anything. Ever! This is just something I do in case you're interested in any of the products you see. Happy browsing!</i>Janettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13424236393710324901noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784035339219014201.post-43172938548495412822017-04-22T14:27:00.003+01:002017-10-19T22:18:30.991+01:00Our Whirlwind London Day Trip!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Isn't it funny how sometimes things that aren't planned turn out much better than planning for weeks in advance? Lovey and I went to London on a last minute whim and it was <i>magical</i>! Here's how it came about (picture us sitting on a park bench):<br />
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<b>Justin:</b> Isn't it sad we haven't been to London and we've lived here for 9 months already? I mean, it's RIGHT <i>there</i>. Why haven't we gone?<br />
<b>Janette: </b>Honestly? I think because we've both been there before-- it just hasn't been a priority. Plus it's only 2 hours away..we can go any time--but we haven't.<br />
<b>Justin: </b>Ok-- Lets go tomorrow then. Find some tickets for early in the morning...like 5AM... and we'll go.<br />
<b>Janette:</b> Like, tomorrow, <i>tomorrow? </i><br />
<b>Justin:</b> Yep! Lets do it because school starts next week and this will probably be our last chance to go some where in a while.<br />
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And that was that. No wait. Lovey took me to Greggs to buy a bunny-shaped biscuit afterward.<br />
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That evening I booked a train on my favorite online train booky thingy, <a href="http://www.trainline.com/" target="_blank">trainline.com</a> (not sponsored). Tickets to London were a bit on the steep side if you wanted to leave any time before 9AM (peak travel times). But I found a more manageable price with a departure time of 9:30. (Lovey and I have a Two Together train discount card too, which helps!)<br />
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Friends, it was <i>literally</i> a 2 hour ride from Manchester Picadilly station to London Euston station! How easy is that?! Also we were both happy we didn't have to wake up super early like we did for our <a href="https://youtu.be/EOuHXxDSHEQ" target="_blank">York/Durham trip</a>. For the most part, the train ride was pretty uneventful except for when Justin was trying to open a meat pie I bought for breakfast. That crinkly packaging was<b> THE LOUDEST plastic ever invented! </b>We were in a quiet coach so it exacerbated the situation. I was chuckling (<i>of course</i>), but Lovey was frustrated because he hates disturbing other people's peace and quiet. (Oh, we weren't sitting together, either. The train was packed!)<br />
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We arrived at London Euston at 11:34AM and here's what our day looked like (keep in mind we didn't go inside any of these places). Also I should note that we had 3 arguments [see schedule] and they all happened because we were hangry. (lol I hope none of you think we're the perfect couple, cause we aren't!)<br />
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Ok! On to our London day trip schedule:<br />
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1. Wellington's Arch<br />
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2. Hyde Park<br />
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3. Buckingham Palace (We waved at the Queen, <i>of course</i>!)<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">4. St. James Park (There's a bathroom here with a super grumpy security guy. Have your 40p ready, friends!)</span><br />
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5. Duck Island Cottage (Lovey was <b>fascinated</b> by this!)<br />
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6. Horse Guards Parade<br />
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7. Big Ben<br />
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8. Chicken Cottage (Lunch)<br />
9. Covent Garden<br />
10. Shake Shack (Chocolate shakes!)<br />
11. Kings College (Lovey was also accepted here, but he decided on Manchester instead.)<br />
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12. Victoria Embankment Gardens<br />
13. Tower of London /Tower Bridge/London Bridge<br />
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14. Olives Indian Restaurant (TOO GOOD!)<br />
15. Back to Euston station.<br />
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WOO! Quite a day, right? And did you catch that our arguments were around lunch and dinner? Friends,<i> hanger is real</i>. Take snacks!<br />
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Now onto some closing thoughts that might be helpful:<br />
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1. We bought the day pass at the Oyster card kiosks for zones 1-6 because we didn't really know what or where we were going. The pass was reasonable (about 12 pounds per person) and worked for the Underground and the Buses! Next time we would get zones 1-3.<br />
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2. Crafty girls, there's some fun shops that I forgot were in London. Check these places out if you can:<br />
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-Hema<br />
-Kikki K.<br />
-Paperchase<br />
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3. There were sweet nut vendors around London Tower that made the area smell like Disneyland. Food stands there are pricey too (also like Disneyland). A tiny bottle of water was 3 pounds! Just go to Wetherspoons if you're trying to find something relatively cheap to eat. It's across the street, plus there's free water and toilets upstairs. ('Spoons never lets us down!)<br />
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Okay, that's it for today, friends. Hope you enjoyed our whirlwind day in London! We sure did :)<br />
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Thanks for reading and following along on our journey! If you want to see more of our day to day life in Manchester, follow us on Instagram at <complete id="goog_1425561690"><a href="http://www.instagram.com/jjinmanchester" target="_blank">@jjinmanchester</a></complete><br />
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Last month I went to CA to see my parents and I returned home with a suitcase full of <a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=922166&u=1111019&m=7429&urllink=&afftrack=" target="_blank">craft supplies</a>, tortillas, and Sees chocolates. #priorities It didn't take me long to unpack because I really wanted to get crafty with my <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrLdwxyeHL4" target="_blank">Michael's haul</a> and all the other things I'd left behind during our move. So as I was unpacking and organizing my stuff, I realized<i> two somethings:</i><br />
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1. I didn't bring enough corn tortillas.<br />
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2. <b>I own more washi tape than shoes.</b><br />
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The latter was a zero-regrets realization. I <i>love</i> washi! I use it a lot in my planners, <a href="http://janettelane.blogspot.co.uk/2017/02/journal-with-me-websters-travelers.html" target="_blank">traveler notebooks</a>, and even <a href="https://janettelane.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/pocket-letter-tips-ideas.html" target="_blank">snailmail</a>. It's one of my craft staples! And honestly it should be one of yours too.<br />
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So what is washi tape exactly? Well... It's basically adhesive tape with a decorative pattern that's used for craft purposes--mainly papercrafts. However washi is great for all types of projects and you can find heaps of washi DIYs and inspiration on Pinterest.<br />
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Personally, I love that it's not super tacky, and because of that, you don't have to commit and you feel comfortable making mistakes. I call that a washi-win!<br />
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I know my collection <i>pales</i> in comparison to other crafters... I'm cool with that! I'm not jealous. At all. (HAHA! Yeah right!) Actually, I'm sure my stash would be bigger except I'm <b>really picky</b> about the patterns and colors I buy. (Are you like that too?)<br />
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So now tell me, friend (and be honest)! Do you own more shoes or more washi? Let me know in the comments below!<br />
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And while you're at it, check out this <a href="http://amzn.to/2mVmQvT" target="_blank">cute washi on Amazon</a>:<br />
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Janettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13424236393710324901noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784035339219014201.post-28403298472493834842017-02-28T22:11:00.001+00:002017-02-28T22:11:37.765+00:00Journal with Me | Websters Travelers Notebook<div class="MsoNormal">
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In today's post I'm sharing a closer look at a creative journal layout I did for my YouTube channel: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/thejanettelane" target="_blank">The Janette Lane</a> (<a href="https://youtu.be/1hLwCIUODn0" target="_blank">Journal With Me Process Video</a>). After purchasing a new printer, the HP 3630, I was inspired to print photos and document my memories in my new DIY inserts! I made these with some cardstock, copy paper, and a l<a href="http://amzn.to/2mCNqq1" target="_blank">ong reach stapler</a>! So easy and oh so cute! These puppies are going in my <a href="http://amzn.to/2mCD0XI" target="_blank">Websters Travelers Notebook</a> STAT!<br />
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Here's a tutorial where I used a paintchip brochure to make an insert, but you can use any cardstock:<br />
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| <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IxRbR9tfc0" target="_blank">Easy DIY Travelers Notebook Inserts Tutorial</a> |</div>
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For this layout I pulled bits from my stash to use, like scraps, diecuts, ephemera, and washi! These are also my go-to supplies for planner decoration and other papercrafts. But hold on, Janette! What's <i>a travelers notebook? What are Midoris?</i> In case you aren't familiar with Midoris, Doris (for short) or Travelers Notebooks, they're basically an insert/notebook holder usually made from leather, fabric, or other durable materials. They can hold up to 4-8 inserts/notebooks (sometimes more). Each notebook can be used for something different like planning, listing, doodling, and documenting. The holder allows all the notebooks/inserts to be looped together and they become portable. You can decorate them with washi, customizable inserts, embellishments, stickers, and so much more!<br />
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So, now that you know what a travelers notebook is, lets get more technical and talk about the
elements and principles of design. I’ve talked about this in some of my videos and I
go a little bit deeper in my <a href="http://janette-lane-crafts.teachable.com/courses/introtopocketletters" target="_blank">Pocket Letters® online workshop</a>. But I encourage you,
especially if you’re a beginner crafter, to do a google search and read a few
articles on it. I think it’ll really help you understand why certain designs
are more visually appealing and assist you in developing your own aesthetic. I
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Lets talk stamping. I really want to incorporate more
stamps into my projects because I have <i>so many </i><u>cute</u> stamps that I<i> never</i> use. Honestly, I
have a love/hate relationship with stamping! I hold my
breath every time because sometimes it doesn’t work. I either didn’t have enough ink on my stamp, or I didn’t
apply enough pressure. So
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--Long Reach Stapler: http://amzn.to/2mCNqq1<br />
--Websters Color Crush Travelers Notebook(similar): http://amzn.to/2mCD0XI<br />
--Outline Alpha Stamps (large, similar): http://shrsl.com/?goez<br />
--Clearly Kelly Alpha Stamps(mini): http://amzn.to/2lMnFWK<br />
--HP 3630 Printer: http://amzn.to/2lO6KkW<br />
--Tim Holtz Sticker Sentiments: http://amzn.to/2gWsIDt</div>
Janettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13424236393710324901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784035339219014201.post-11755073556080570302017-01-09T22:21:00.002+00:002017-01-09T22:21:59.305+00:00Oh Castleton!<div class="MsoNormal">
Castleton is misty, green hills dotted with bleating sheep.
It’s a sandwich board outside a pub inviting neighbors and travelers alike. Castleton is muddy paws and muddy boots walking side by side in the early morning<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">. </span>It’s
stealing a glance through a cottage window and seeing a newspaper being read--a pot of tea
being served…<br />
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This quiet and charming town has stolen our hearts. Our second
visit to the Peak District <a href="https://youtu.be/10fJUIvsz-c?list=PLx3uYt5I-haA-AXaIdW6nJ4DVzFoit5vC" target="_blank">felt like our first</a>, and we fell in love again and again. We recommend anyone traveling to the northern part of England
to visit Castleton in Derbyshire. Go to Bulls Head and try the mulled wine. If
it’s a Sunday, try the Roast. Sample the sweets at the shops. Have some ice
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The climb is steep but walk up the hill to Peveril Castle.
See the Caverns. Walk along the public footpaths and follow the stream. When the church bells toll, stop what you're doing and breathe deep. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Here's a video from our first trip to Castleton so you can see what I mean:<br />
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Janettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13424236393710324901noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784035339219014201.post-8131447300617502392016-11-05T12:57:00.002+00:002016-11-05T12:57:22.984+00:00Wigs and FriendsDo you ever have an incredible experience and at the end of the day think to yourself, "Well I certainly wasn't expecting<i> that</i> to happen today!" Those were my exact thoughts a few Sundays ago. Friends, we had, quite possibly, the <b><u>perfect day</u></b>! It started out with going to church service and making new friends along the way. Quite literally. Turns out a lovely elderly couple attends the same church and gets on at the same bus stop as ours. Funny right? They informed us the service was going to be a little different because that particular Sunday was the start of the Legal year. Judges and mayors would be attending in full regalia (think wigs and stately apparel). It was such a stately sight and one we will never forget!<br />
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After the service we stayed to rub elbows with the big wigs (I TOTALLY get that idiom now!) and had deliciously fancy hors d'oeuvres and drinks. Then we headed to the Manchester Food and Drink Festival with our friends, Sam and Katie. We had pizza and Indian food and ate in the shadow of the Manchester City Council building. Once we were done there, we walked around the area. We ended our time together by going to Cloud 23 for some bread and water because everything else was too pricey. Haha! #thatbudgetlife The bar is on the 23rd floor of Beetham Tower (hence the name) and has glorious views of Manchester.<br />
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After our food feast, we walked around Manchester and Sam & Katie showed us a few places we had never been.<br />
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What a fantastic day!Janettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13424236393710324901noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784035339219014201.post-51541517750453337732016-11-05T10:35:00.001+00:002016-11-05T10:42:19.937+00:00The Happiness Boutique!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have quite a healthy collection of statement necklaces. I just <i>love </i>how they instantly add a fancy factor to any outfit. Today I wanted to share about <a href="https://www.happinessboutique.com/en/" target="_blank">Happiness Boutique</a>, because they're a super cool jewelry company based in Berlin who does <b>FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING</b> and they also have a customer reward program! Lately shipping costs have been the deciding factor on many of my online purchases. International shipping can get <i>very expensive</i> and it's so hard to find businesses who offer it. Plus they have AMAZING customer service and the utmost patience with a loopy bloggers (AKA ME!).<br />
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Anywho, back to necklaces! This is the one I picked because it had a touch of sparkle which is perfect for the upcoming holiday season. Also you can wear it with either warm or cool tones. Isn't it pretty? Oh la la!<br />
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I ended up pairing it with this sweater... I'm currently <u>obsessed</u> with this color which is a mix between rouge and rosewood. It's the perfect way to do pink in Fall...amirite? I'm wearing this tonight to a Christmas Kickoff event in Manchester. It's going to be a festive event with live music and fireworks so I figured I needed some sparkle. This necklace is perfect for it!<br />
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Check out their online shop here and please apply the code<b> janettelane</b> to your purchase for a 10% discount on orders over 19 euros. (That's about $20 USD) The discount code is only valid until November 27th, so hurry and place those orders!<br />
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They also have a bi-monthly giveaway which you can enter <a href="https://www.happinessboutique.com/en/giveaway" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Thanks so much for reading!<br />
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*This is a sponsored post. All opinions and thoughts expressed are genuinely my own.Janettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13424236393710324901noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784035339219014201.post-35855183249922393942016-10-15T11:29:00.003+01:002016-10-15T11:32:47.620+01:00Day Trip to Birmingham for the UKPA Big Meet Planner Event<div class="MsoNormal">
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to contribute some <a href="http://janettelane.blogspot.co.uk/2016/02/make-it-party-with-sizzix-book.html" target="_blank">craft projects for a book</a>... This time I was blessed with an
invitation to attend the biggest planner event in the UK <i>before </i>I had even moved there. What an amazing experience! I can’t
even begin to describe how great it was to be at the UK Planner Addict “Big
Meet” in Birmingham! And after the meetup, was equally spectacular! I joined Lovey, who had come along to explore the rest of the city. Here’s an hourly, play by play of
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3:30- Lovey and I start exploring Birmingham. The Library of
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4:30- We have dinner at a charming pub by the canal, The Malt House. It’s a little pricey, so we split a sampler. Also my first time trying mushy peas. I didn’t realize they came with our order and I thought it was guacamole! Ha!<o:p></o:p></div>
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5:30- More walking and sightseeing.</div>
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7:30- Board on the correct train after worrying whether or
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8:30- Four gentlemen get on with bags full of meat pies,
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took their reserved seats. They discussed their frustration for at least 10
miles (after the couple got off at their stop). We were terribly amused by the
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Janettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13424236393710324901noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784035339219014201.post-26143729430123478812016-10-09T15:00:00.000+01:002016-10-09T15:00:04.244+01:00A Look at DidsburyEvery passing day, Manchester feels a little more like home...Sure, I still look the wrong way when I'm crossing the street, and I'm not 100% sure which way is north, but I <i>can</i> tell you where to get a really good, traditional English breakfast for cheap. I can also tell you where to catch the bus to go to town. Soon I'll be a real local! (Give me another month or two.) And no, I'm not picking up a British accent. Like <i>ever</i>. As beautiful as the accents are, I refuse to become that lady on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1wGVD93NXY&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">that one Friends episode</a>. Haha!<br />
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Now lets talk Didsbury, our little home town! I know this is probably going to sound crazy, but I miss this place already. When I go to the corner shop to grab a banana milkshake (currently obssessed), I think to myself, "Someday I won't be walking through here anymore..." And it makes me sad. <b>Really</b> sad. <i>Am I losing my mind?!</i> How can you miss something you're currently experiencing? Go figure!</div>
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Anywho, a<a href="http://janettelane.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/come-tour-our-flat.html" target="_blank"> few days ago I posted about our cozy little flat,</a> and today I wanted to share snippets of our town. Maybe I'm biased but it's the cutest town in <u>all the land</u>! It's lined with beautiful, red-brick houses, trees, and uneven sidewalks trimmed with fresh-fallen leaves. There are stores, charity shops, and pubs/restaurants with the <i>best</i> names (Slug & Lettuce, Dog & Partridge, Wine & Wallop, etc.). And occasionally you'll stumble upon a cobblestone paved street--and puddles. You can <i>always</i> find a puddle!<br />
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Here are some pictures of Didsbury:<br />
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<i>Overgrown red vines on buildings?</i> Is there anything better?!</div>
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Our local library. (And yes, we have library cards! Hooray!)</div>
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Didsbury is on the small side and inevitably you begin to recognize people. But we also have City Centre, which feels like Manhattan, a few miles away. It's a good balance! You know what's funny? We've seen our friends walking around a handful of times too. Running into people you know on the way to your weekly banana milkshake is <i>the best</i>! It makes this place feel more like home...</div>
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Janettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13424236393710324901noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784035339219014201.post-27100758661744718592016-10-07T12:23:00.000+01:002016-10-22T10:20:03.508+01:00How I Document My Memories<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Do you save your memories? How do you document your life? Or is that not something that's important to you? Some document memories by taking pictures, scrapbooking, and or journaling. Memory keeping is definitely important to me. In fact, <a href="http://janettelane.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/whats-pocket-letter-and-more-faqs.html" target="_blank">pocket letters were invented</a> while attempting to document my months with my own version of <i>Project Life</i> (pocket scrapbooking system created by Becky Higgins). Personally, my memory documenting process has changed over the years. I've always taken pictures and journaled, but for a long time this blog (est. 2010) served the sole purpose of documenting <a href="http://janettelane.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/was-bittersweet-weekend.html" target="_blank">my everyday life</a>. I'm trying to get back to blogging by posting more regularly. However, I don't want to neglect journaling either.<br />
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Today I'm sharing the two ways I'm preserving my memories. The first is a journal I purchased at TJ Maxx before our move. It's a plain notebook with lined paper, but I've been using it to document major highlights of our time in England. I've also been documenting in my <a href="http://janettelane.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/planner?&max-results=20" target="_blank">planner</a> (aside from also using it to organise my weekly tasks). Each day I try to jot down what we've been up to.<br />
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Here's a peek:<br />
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<br />Janettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13424236393710324901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784035339219014201.post-56943828646730233752016-10-03T14:52:00.000+01:002016-10-03T14:52:32.333+01:00Come Tour Our Flat!Hello friends! I'm <b><u>SO EXCITED</u></b> to share this blog post for many a reason! Mostly because it’s my first (of hopefully many) overseas entry! Can you believe we're here!? I have SO MUCH to tell and show you--Honestly, I hardly even know where to start. We’ve been in Manchester a little over a month, and I’m happy to say we’re adjusting well and LOVING it here. It’s such a great place with the perfect mix of “big city” (only 30 minutes away) and a “cozy quietness” that makes you want to whisper and tiptoe through some of the neighborhoods (especially where we’ve settled). It’s quite LOVELY! (P.S. Everyone says "lovely" here. Like... <i>a lot</i>.)<br />
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I really meant to document our journey from the start on this blog, but my laptop broke shortly after we arrived and I <i>just </i>got my replacement. I clearly have some catching up to do. (We’ve been sharing our adventures on our Instagram account, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/jjinmanchester" target="_blank">@jjinmanchester</a> so please feel free to follow along there.) Okay, so lets get this post started! I’ll begin with our flat tour since many of you have requested pictures of the inside.<br />
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Boy! Did we luck out on this place! WOWSERS! <u>Thanks be to God!</u> Initially we were a little uneasy because it was the second place we viewed in person. Yes, <i>second</i>. We were so discouraged after the first place we visited (think tiny, cold basement with 6 inch slits for windows *shudder*). Lovey decided on our current place right on the spot after only being inside for about 5 minutes! Haha! He rarely jumps the gun like that, but I’m so glad he did. Truly the Lord was watching out for us, as you shall see!<br />
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Here are some pictures... I apologize beforehand for some of the angles. I only brought my 50mm lens and it's a little limiting at times.<br />
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Front view of the flat. (It's actually a large house converted to 6 separate units. A very common practice and investment for homeowners turned landlords.)</div>
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A commonplace sight--Lovey’s books stacked <b>EVERYWHERE</b>! </div>
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Hoping to add some more wall decor as time goes on! We’re on a tight budget so we haven’t decorated like we’d like to. It’s coming along though! </div>
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Pumpkin candle because <a href="http://janettelane.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/my-fall-decor.html" target="_blank">we <b>LOVE</b> Fall</a>! (There's really no "It's finally Fall!" frenzy here like there is in the US. Finding pumpkin stuff is proving difficult and limited to canned pumpkin puree in the American section of the larger grocery stores. Not even sure where we could buy a whole pumpkin now that I think of it. Hmm...)</div>
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Our kitchen is TINY and gives me anxiety if Lovey is in there with me while I'm cooking. Haha!</div>
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A lot of our furniture, appliances, and odds and ends were purchased from the previous tenant. What a nice gentlemen! He gave us a deal and these little canisters! </div>
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(Rear entrance) These vines grow on EVERYTHING. It's lovely to see the green and red contrast throughout!</div>
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Janettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13424236393710324901noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784035339219014201.post-13825151128951450952016-08-01T16:00:00.000+01:002018-02-26T21:21:58.925+00:00Planner Society LayoutsBeing part of the<a href="http://www.scarletlime.com/plannersociety15.html"> Planner Society Kit</a> Design Team has been <b>so great</b>! Every month I'm <i>floored</i> by Christy Tomlinson's creativity, talent, and style. This time around I decided to feature all my projects here since it's been <i>months </i>since I've posted. Usually I do a YouTube video on my channel, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/thejanettelane">The Janette Lane</a>, featuring this monthly planner subscription kit. However, I decided to switch things up a bit!<br />
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You can see two such videos here:<br />
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--FnPhroat0">Easy Planner Layout Featuring the Planner Society Kit</a><br />
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQqzrJXQ6vU">Midori Layout Featuring the Planner Society Kit</a><br />
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Don't you love how summery and feminine this month's kit is? It makes me want to wear a dress and curl my hair, and that's saying A LOT, friends! Because for this girl, dresses are for weddings and for days when I've run out of clean clothes! (Am I right?!)<br />
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As owner of the <a href="http://www.pocketletterpals.com/">Pocket Letter Pals™ Network </a>and the Pocket
Letter Pals™ Facebook group, I’ve had the opportunity to mediate <i>a lot</i> of failed swaps. Like. Heaps and
heaps! (I also want to take the
opportunity to thank my Admins who also mediate and try to resolve
these issues even moreso! Thank you!) It’s a fact, there are people who flake.
They arrange swaps and then don’t follow through. It happens and I’m really
sorry about it. I wish it <i>didn’t</i>
happen, but it does. Now I know it’s
hard to believe, but the majority of the time, it’s not intentional. There are
snail mail scam artists, but those make up a small percentage of failed swaps. People
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1. Overwhelmed with the amount of swaps they’ve taken on.</div>
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4. Lost their penpal’s contact information (usually because of
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5. Lack of funds.</div>
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I can’t guarantee a 100% foolproof method for successful
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<b><i>GET CONTACT INFORMATION</i></b></div>
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I’ve run into many situations where one swap partner forgot
to write down who they were swapping with and where they arranged the swap. It
can get overwhelming especially if you’re swapping with multiple people at one
time <i>and</i> reaching out across platforms.
Some swap only on <a href="http://www.pocketletterpals.com/">my network</a>, others swap on Instagram… Regardless, WRITE IT
DOWN. Get names <i>and</i> email address. Better yet, get my <a href="http://www.pocketlettershop.com/product/pocket-letter-tracker">Pocket Letters™ TrackerPrintable</a>! It’ll help you organize all the details of your swap.</div>
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<i><b>COMMUNICATE </b></i></div>
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It’s important to COMMUNICATE. COMMUNICATE. COMMUNICATE. You
need to be willing to discuss details of your pocket mail swap so that everyone
is on the same page. Here’s some questions to ask: Will this be a one-time
swap? Will there be a deadline? Will
your letter have goodies? Will there be a theme? When will the “send-by”
deadline be? Use the <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/om0ifbsrn6hwzja/Pal%20Questionnaire%20(1).pdf?dl=0">FREE POCKET LETTER COMMUNICATION GUIDE</a> (click link to
download) to make your swap go smoothly, and if there’s something you’re
concerned about, like allergies, <i>please </i>mention
it to your Pal. Once communication breaks down, it’s a good indicator of what’s
to come—a bad swap. Also remember to be open and flexible to themes, styles,
and ideas. There are some who have used the POCKET LETTER COMMUNICATION GUIDE as
a “<i>LET ME COMMUNICATE MY DEMANDS</i>” GUIDE. Being communicative does't mean you
have to be mean. Be cool guys! Be
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<i><b>CHECK YOUR PAL’S SWAP HISTORY</b></i></div>
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Sometimes it’s best to do a little research! I’m not talking
about full on Facebook, social media-stalking. I’m talking about searching
through profile and group history for swap confirmation! If you’re on the <a href="http://www.pocketletterpals.com/">Pocket Letter Pals™ network</a>,
go to your potential Pal’s page and look at their profile. <i>Are there messages
from past swap partners thanking them for their fulfilled swaps? Are there
pictures of their creations (both incoming and outgoing letters)?</i> The same goes
for the Pocket Letter Pals™ Facebook group.
Search the group history by putting your partner’s name in the Search
box. Are others posting that they’ve received their snail mail? Are they active
group participants? Are they arranging too many swaps? (This can be a <span style="color: red;">RED</span> flag!) These searches can be so telling!</div>
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<i><b>BE PATIENT IF THERE
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I want to say that half of late swaps are due to delivery
services. So much can go wrong with your letter in transit (insufficient
postage, <b>s l o w </b> service, illegible handwritten address, and inclement weather) I’m serious.
Sending something via mail can be risky business. I’ve had a few letters get
mangled in sorting machines only to get the pieces returned to me in a sandwich
bag. It happens. So just keep that in mind. Also remember that LIFE HAPPENS.
People get sick. Sometimes they even forget about a deadline without any sort
of malicious intent. Some people are naturally forgetful. Like ME! If your partner communicates a setback (<i>within reason</i>), then just
wait it out. Be patient. It will most likely work out!</div>
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<i><b>GET TRACKING</b></i></div>
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This option does not work with international mail, but you
can definitely get tracking information and confirmation for domestic
deliveries. This helps for multiple reasons. Mainly, if someone reports a
member for a failed swap, they can prove it by showing that a letter was sent
and delivered. A lot of times the person reported will say that they never received
anything. Tracking helps clear up any confusion quickly!<br />
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<b>I’ve had my share of failed swap experiences. Trust me. However, the good experiences BY FAR outweigh the bad ones! </b></div>
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I hope these tips
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to check out my <a href="http://www.pocketlettershop.com/product/pocket-letter-tracker">Pocket Letters™ Tracker</a>! It helps! Plus when you make your
purchase, the file is yours to keep and print (as many copies as you need)!</div>
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see grainy food and outfit pics, my account was the place to go! I kept
thinking, “<i>Why don’t my pictures look better?” “Do I need a better phone
camera?” “What’s going on?!!”</i> After
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photography, my pictures started to improve, as did my social media accounts. And NO you don't need a better camera or <a amzn-ps-bm-asin="B00E4YS2XU" class="amzn_ps_bm_tl" data-amzn-link-id="5270d76416dc7b35c4d9c5662e049f38" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword="lighting equipment" href="http://www.amazon.com/LimoStudio-Photography-Lighting-Equipment-AGG814/dp/B00E4YS2XU/ref=as_li_bk_tl/?tag=janlanblo-20&linkId=5270d76416dc7b35c4d9c5662e049f38&linkCode=ktl" id="amznPsBmLink_3240615" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lighting equipment</a><img alt="" border="0" height="0" id="amznPsBmPixel_3240615" src="https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?source=bk&t=janlanblo-20&bm-id=default&l=ktl&linkId=5270d76416dc7b35c4d9c5662e049f38&_cb=1456930929927" style="border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;" width="0" /> (this is the kind I have).</div>
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I feel like the best planner pictures are the ones where the planner is clearly the star of the show. This doesn't mean you can't show your craft space in the background. But you're gonna need a nice setup, friends. And if you're starting out, then plain backgrounds are your friend. If you want your planner to be the focus, it's best to lay it on top of a plain desk or tabletop. Don't have a plain desk? Then get a poster board! YES!<i> A plain white poster board from the dollar store</i>. Set it down by an open window, then pretend <i>that's</i> your desk, and lay out your planner supplies on top. Easy peasy!<br />
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I'm not the best at phone photography to begin with, but I do know that using an app to edit your pictures will make it seem like you know <b>exactly</b> what you're doing. Here are a few of my favorite and most used apps:<br />
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My suggestions are to EXPERIMENT! Play with the filters. Up the exposure. Increase the Saturation a little bit. You don't know how many times a picture went from <i>ho hum</i> to <i>holy moly! </i> by just increasing the exposure. Try it!<br />
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I love pretty snail mail! I love <i>everything</i> about it. Making it. Mailing it. Getting it. It's just so fun! I think my favorite part about the whole process is wrapping it up. When I send <a href="http://janettelane.blogspot.com/2014/11/outgoing-mail.html">little parcels</a> or even a <a href="http://janettelane.blogspot.com/2015/02/what-are-pocket-letters.html">pocket letter</a> to my friends, I usually wrap what I'm sending in a fun way. It adds an extra element of excitement! At least for me! Today I'm sharing a few packages I've wrapped and sent away to my penpals. And if you scroll down to the bottom of this post, I also shared a video about <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5R6CgjAPTs">how to wrap pocket letters</a>. The techniques and tips I shared in that video can be applied to<i> any</i> snail mail. So please take a look!<br />
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Here's a quick tutorial on how to wrap your pocket mail. Check it out!<br />
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Janettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13424236393710324901noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5784035339219014201.post-4121105825810654842016-02-13T05:55:00.001+00:002016-02-13T05:55:01.188+00:00Make it a Party with Sizzix Book<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For those of you that don't know, I work as a Craft Designer for <a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=725729&u=1111019&m=51987&urllink=&afftrack=">Sizzix.</a> I got the job after someone came across me and my work on the <a href="http://www.pocketletterpals.com/">Pocket Letter Pals™ network </a>and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/thejanettelane">YouTube channel</a>. It was kind of amazing and I'm so thankful to the person who reached out to me (Thanks Laura!). I LOVE my job! I love my coworkers. I love my boss! It's been a HUGE blessing all around. I basically get to craft all day long. Like, <i>literally</i>. Like. Lets talk more about that in a future post cause it's actually not as easy as it sounds... lol<br />
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About 2 weeks after I got hired, I got an assignment to make some projects for a book that was being released in January 2016 (which was <i>months</i> away at the time). I was taken aback because A. I was new to the industry. B. Did they really have faith in me to be able to create book-worthy projects? and C. Did they forget that I <i>just </i>got hired?? Like. I hadn't even had my new employee orientation. My phone line was still disconnected. lol It was a lot to process, but I took on the challenge gladly. I created some projects for a Birthday and a Baby Shower since the book was featuring party ideas and themes. I was <i>thrilled</i> with how they turned out!<br />
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It's been months and I haven't been able to say much about it, but I am SO excited to finally be able to share this with you! <em><b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1589239334/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1589239334&linkCode=as2&tag=janlanblo-20&linkId=B4XJGC4K4HI62RL2">Make it a Party with Sizzix</a></b></em> is full of fun party ideas, themes, and decor. All projects were contributed by some extremely talented artists in the craft industry. Seeing their pictures and names next to mine is a little surreal! I keep thinking, "Wait! What's my face doing in this book?! I don't belong here!" It's been <i>wonderful!</i><br />
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I think paint chips are so inspiring! I used to have a stash of paint chip brochures and samples and every once in a while I'd pull them out and just look at them. I finally decided to do more than just stare like a weirdo! I made some notebooks out of some brochures and they're perfect for my <a href="http://janettelane.blogspot.com/2015/07/julys-planner-society-kit.html">Midori</a>! You can watch how to make your own notebook here: <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwi2hbH3z9nKAhUQzWMKHVhgBDAQtwIIHDAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D6IxRbR9tfc0&usg=AFQjCNFtfKXD3-RbF8W3OgGeRxPI-dVoBg&sig2=lVeEyETC5Fd_ptparBMswA&bvm=bv.113034660,d.cGc">How To Make a Paint Chip Notebook</a> or you can click below!<br />
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