April Haul: Planner Punch Board, Paper Clips, Sticker Papers, and More...

It's April already and another month to feature my collective craft haul. I've been into several projects lately and some plans to revive my online shop. I'm also doing some organizing which made me decide to buy some stuff to finally start what needs to be done.

April Craft Haul

I'm not going to make this introduction long, so here's what I got for this month collective haul.

Bookstore Haul

Matte Sticker Paper

I've been into printing stickers recently and I find it very economical to use those FREE printable stickers from the internet for my memory planning. All I just need is my trusty printer and this very affordable sticker paper - matte finish to be exact.

Expert's Choice Photo Sticker (Transparent)

And because of the free printables, I'd like to try printing them on a transparent sticker and see if it will turn out nice. I wonder if there's a matte finish for transparent stickers too? Hmmm...

Paper Mate Correction Pen and G-TEC C3 Refill

I never thought I would be able to find a Paper Mate product here and I thought they only offer Flair Pens. It's a good thing though because I really need to have a correction pen for my planner. The G-TEC, on the other hand, is for my favorite pen! I'm having problems with my G-TEC since I dropped it on the floor a few times already. It's a good thing there are available refills near my place.

The Happy Mail and personal purchase

Crafter's Square Taper Runner and Scrivo 000 Watercolor Brushes

When my friend sent me a picture of the tape runner I really begged her if I could buy 1 from her. I love using double-sided tape on whatever project I do, even on gift wraps I use them too. So having this tape runner will make my life easier because I don't need to cut and peel every time I use them. Thanks, Tracy, for the extra one! ^_^   Now for the Scrivo Brushes, got it from her destash since she's not using it anymore and prefers bigger size for her projects; while I prefer 000 for my calligraphy.

Circle Puncher (1")

This is a pasabuy from Fairy Bunchkins shop which was shipped to my friends house together with her clear stamps haul and she shipped it here to me together with my TCM haul. Thank you again my friend! ^_^

Now these goodies are the Happy Mail from Tracy! Thank you for the clear stamp inks, band bookmarker, and for giving me 2 MAMBI The Happy Planner disc-bound rings so I could personally see the sizes of the mini disc! I definitely want more of the minis! Lol!

And thank you also for the Dried Basil Leaves! Let's cook some pasta! Lol!

The Crafters Marketplace Haul

Recollections Gold Polka Dot Zipper Pouch for my Webster's Pages ring binder planner to keep small notes and papers or what nots. And these gorgeous Staples Gold Jumbo Paper Clips for my upcoming project for my online shop! Yay!

  

And lastly, my most awaited haul-of-the-month, We R Memory Keepers Planner Punch Board with Spiral Punch Inserts and Disc Punch Inserts! These babies are love! I've came up with the decision to finally get them for myself to finally organize and compile all my artworks and my daughter's too. I can also use this for my spiral Recollections planner and put some inserts on it.

On the following days, I'll be posting my review about my recent WMRK purchase. I will also feature some some projects that uses WMRK Planner Punch Board and probably more ideas that will be helpful for you. So please watch out for it! ^_^

By the way, if you noticed, I don't post the price of each of my haul for one simple reason - prices may change in time and I don't want to mislead and cause confusion to you. But if you'd like to know how much I got them, please don't hesitate to comment. Alrighty?!

Till then! ^_^

March Haul: Fairy Bunchkins Stamps and Washi Tapes

I never thought I would come to a point that I will buy my own clear stamps and washi tapes. Years ago, I promised myself I will stay away from these crafty temptations because there's a huge possibility that I'll get addicted to such beauties.

Fast forward, I just found myself browsing different online shops. And it's hard, it's the most struggling moment of my life - struggling NOT to hoard. Lol!

Anyway, I was able to control myself in getting all those wonderful stamps and washis. I just selected what I think I can use, regularly. I'm proud to say that I didn't go overboard my budget - so yeah, there was no hoarding! *pat on the back*

Since I'm doing memory planning for this year using the Creative Year Bella Flora Mini Planner by Recollections, I'd like to add more materials to use than to what I've used last year. That's the reason why I decided to buy washi tapes from my previous hauls and of course clear stamps. I'm just glad that I found this online shop, through my friend, that sells affordable planner goodies - FAIRY BUNCHKINS.

Here's what I got from her:

 Clear Stamps

Weekends Stamp | Notes | Tiny Icons

Adventure Awaits Stamp | Calendar Stamp | Icons | TNR Alpha

Acrylic Block 5x5cm

Washi Tapes

Spring Washi | Flower Washi

Checklist Washi | Tickets Washi

freebie! ^_^

I love everything! And I just realized that I love floral washi tapes, that's what I'm going to buy next time. 

Please check out Fairy Bunchkins, because aside from washi tapes and clear stamps you can also find die cuts, planner stencils, embossing folders, and more!

Fairy Bunchkins

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fairybunchkins/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fairybunchkins/

February Mini Haul: The Crafters Marketplace

For a crafter like me, there's nothing else that could make my heart giddy than a parcel filled with craft materials; whether it's as small as a paperclip or as big as a 12x12 paper it will never fail to make me smile.

So here's for my February mini haul featuring The Crafters Marketplace.

Studio G Rubber Stamps | Daiso Watercolor Palette

Creative Year Bella Flora Mini Planner by Recollections | Aleene's Tacky Glue | We R Memory Keepers Washi Chomper 

Aleene's Tacky Glue

• Php250.00 • 

I decided to buy one because I know using a hot glue ain't enough for my paperclips, hair clips, and fabric flowers. If I want to sell them with great quality, I have to make sure the adhesive that I'm going to use could hold up the fabrics on its place for a long period of time. And I know this all-purpose adhesive is perfect for such projects.

Creative Year Bella Flora Mini Planner by Recollections

• got this at a discounted price of Php500.00, regular price is around Php800 •

Last year's planner was all made by hand - cut, lined, painted, and designed all by hand. It's satisfying to know that I get through 365 days by doing a handmade planner. But honestly (though it's economical that way) it is very time consuming; especially if you don't have all the time for yourself. That's why I gave in and said yes to this planner. Although I'll be missing my ring binder Webster's Planner, I know I'll be loving this one. I'll have to get used to using spiral-bound planner for now, good thing that large gold spring rocks!

We R Memory Keepers Washi Chomper

• Php750.00 •

Of all the WRMK tools, this Washi Chomper caught my attention. I play with bows, ribbons, and fabrics, and if there's one thing that I'm having a hard time with, it's that perfecting the V-shaped ribbon ends. And when I say perfect, that means all the pieces should have the same size, same measurement, and same cut. I know for sure WRMK Washi Chomper will help me with it - not only for washi tapes, but also for grosgrain ribbons, fabrics, and papers as well.

Daiso Watercolor Palette

• Php80.00 •

This is perfect for storing my watercolors from their tubes. Though I already bought a palette perfect for traveling from HazelScott.ph, this one is suitable for bigger brushes - it's less messy! *grin*

Studio G rubber stamps

• freebie, yay! •

I'm a late bloomer when it comes to stamps (rubber or clear), so these freebies from TCM's busy bee melted my heart. Thanks again for the stamps, Tracy!

There you go! So if you're looking for We R Memory Keepers craft tools, sticker and disc bound planners for memory keeping from MAMBI The Happy Planner, washi rolls and pretty spiral bound planners by Recollections, Cricut machines, and all your crafting needs, please visit The Crafters Marketplace. Watch out and do join Ms. Shine, TCM owner, and hundreds of other crafters as she hold Live Sales every now and then via TCM's Facebook Page.

The Crafters Marketplace
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craftersmarketplacemanila/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecraftersmarketplacemanila/

Happy Mail + November Craft Haul: Happy Me!

Thank heavens for Manilenya friends, and more thankful for this Manilenya "Crafter" friend who understands my craziness with craft stuff!

A few weeks ago, we were planning to shop online at AliExpress with washi tapes, clear stamps, and die cuts (for her). However, it didn't push through because of the payment option - we still prefer PayPal. *wink*

Until one day, she told me that Landmark has washi tapes, stickers, and tin cans; just like the ones found in AliExpress. And the rest, my dear friends, is history. *happy dance*

Let's take a look at my haul slash happy mail I got yesterday.

This is what's in the parcel - a mix of stickers, washi tapes, and tin cans. I just love everything about them, things like these make me happy! ^_^

Craft Haul and Happy Mail from Metro Manila

⇢ The Happy Mail ⇠

Hurray for the Happy Mail!!!

Let's start off with the goodies that made this parcel extra special. This amazing Happy Mail from my Manilenya friend, Tracy, made my heart beat so fast that I almost forgot about the Landmark items, instead, I gushed over those items coming from her.

She also included those from her online shop, Scrap Stash, which are the iron-on vinyl and a mini kit that can be used for a scrapbook, card-making, or planner. She also included a tin can, clear stamp, stickers, washi sampler, postcard, and watercolor tube. See, you know why it's called a Happy Mail! ^_^

Items from Scrap Stash

"Love to Blog" Iron-On Vinyl Sticker | Scrap Stash

Cats and Dogs Mini Kit | Scrap Stash

More goodies from Tracy! Yay!

⇢ My November Craft Haul ⇠

Craft Haul for November

Now, in this corner, let's talk about this cuteness overload craft haul. First off, I want to thank Tracy for purchasing these for me. If only I still live in Manila, you know we will definitely frequent Landmark together just for stuff like this! And thank you, Landmark, for having these in your Department Store, you just made our life easier! Right, Tracy?! Lol!

So, what's included in my November Haul? Well, aside from the stickers that will be used for my Planner, I also bought Washi tapes! Take note, it's just only now that I hoarded washi tapes because they're very affordable! And not to mention those shabby and vintage tin cans; looks like my love for tin cans is back!

Oh, let's not forget about the nibs from The Crafters Marketplace for my calligraphy and the mini vase that will be used for watercolors too. Love 'em all!

Molang Sticker at Php44.75 and Vanilla Days Sticker at Php39.75 | Landmark

(each contains 6 sticker sheet)

Shabby Round Tin Cans at Php29.75 each | Landmark

Vintage Mini Tin Can at Php24.75 | Landmark

Washi Tapes at Php69.75 each | Landmark

(1 box has 2 different designs of washi tapes)

Washi Tapes at Php14.75 each | Landmark

Hiro Leonard No.41 Calligraphy Nib at Php90.00 each | The Crafters Marketplace

Mini Vase at Php35.00 | Alturas

There you go!

Thanks again, Tracy! Love everything you sent me! *wink*

October Mini Haul: Colors and Ceramics

I don't often buy craft stuff but whenever I chance upon National Book Store or any office supplies store I'd always look for something that I could use for my calligraphy and planner. And this month's mini haul is just one example of it.

I mentioned before that I was planning to buy a new watercolor that will give me a nice finish than the one that I'm currently using. But then, while I was in a small department store near CL's school, I saw this cheap watercolor tube set and bought it right away. The price is reasonable enough for me to try them because it wouldn't hurt my pocket if it wouldn't live up to my expectation. I also found poster colors that could be the best substitute for shimmer watercolors that looks so promising because it came from a very famous color brand, Colleen - and mind you, they're also cheap! I also didn't forget to buy my daughter's favorite brand of pencil, Faber-Castell. And of course, I indulge my love for stickers. Lol!

But what excites me the most from this haul were the ceramic ware. I got a very nice leaf soy dish, perfect for Fall, and an egg tray! Yay! I've been seeing ceramic egg trays on Instagram online shops and been wanting to have one; I'm really glad that I finally got one for myself now. Hopefully, the small department store here will have an egg tray by 6s. Now I have a new palette and water cup for my watercolor - yes, they're for my watercolors! *grin*

So here it is, I'm sharing with you my mini October haul together with their prices to give you an idea of how much I purchased these arts and crafts stuff. Enjoy!

Monet Watercolour Paints in 12ml Tubes - Php159.75

Colleen Poster Colors in Silver and Gold

Colleen Poster Color in Gold - Php38.50 

 Colleen Poster Color in Silver - Php38.50

Faber-Castell Pencil in No. 1 and 2 - Php19.75 each pack

2 Somssi 'Thank You' Decoration Sticker - Php19.00 each

Ceramic Leaf Soy Dish - Php32.00

Ceramic Egg Tray - Php95.00