Happy Fall Everyone! Well at least if you’re on this side of the world. To everyone else I guess I should say Happy… Spring? ;) Fall is my favorite time of year! Everything about it makes me happy- I love the crisp cool air, the bright colorful leaves, decorating with pumpkins, wearing big scarves, and drinking hot chocolate. It’s just the best. I wanted to add some festive décor around my computer desk that could stay up through Thanksgiving and I did just that using supplies from the November PopFizzPaper Planner Kit!
Here’s what I used:

The adhesive wood stickers came from the Target Dollar Spot. I decided on the size of my flags based on the size of the letters I was using to spell out Thankful. Each flag measured 3 inches across. After the flags were cut I alternated washi at the top of each one to help reinforce the holes I’d be making. Using my 1/8” hole punch I made 2 holes on each flag in order to string them together.

I also picked out a few of the feather die cuts from the kit and hole punched those as well. Then using gold metallic cord (also from the Dollar Spot) I strung them all together! Make sure you have your pieces in order before you get started- there’s nothing worse than getting half way through, realizing you have a letter in the wrong spot, and having to take everything off and start over!

And voila! It is literally that easy. Banners like this are a great way to decorate without having to invest a ton of money into each season or holiday. This was inexpensive but the bright colors from the kit pack a big punch making a significant impact on an otherwise neutral space!

I hope you enjoyed this fun tutorial and I hope you’re all loving your planner kits for November! The colors had me ooing and ahhing all over the place. There were a lot of fun surprises in the add-on kit too. I can’t wait to see what is in store next month! Don’t forget to post photos in the Facebook group “PopFizzPaper Fans” of how you’re using this month’s kit! Thanks for stopping by!

Hello everybody!  It’s Jennifer again, and this week I’m going to show you how I made a cute Halloween card with PopFizzPaper stickers!

To make this card, I used: 

• Black cardstock
• Popfizzpaper DY10 - You-color-it Halloween Costume Stickers
• Popfizzpaper WK23 - Halloween Friends Kit (just the deco sheet)
• Photo
• Washi
• Silver Sharpie
• Favorite coloring pencils or markers (I used Tombow Dual-Brush Markers and a clear Zig Wink of Stella glitter pen)

Have you seen these coloring Halloween Costume stickers?  They are too cute!  They are designed to be used either by themselves, or you can dress it up with a photo of your favorite someone!  I already had some photos of my daughter printed on sticker paper, so I went through what I had to find one that looked good with the witch outfit stickers.  Once I decided on the photo, I fussy-cut my daughter’s head and part of her neck. 

Next, I worked on the background of my card.  I wanted the witch stickers to pop, so I added some glitter pumpkin washi from my stash and drew a simple cobweb and spider with a silver sharpie.  I chose my favorite quote from the Halloween Friends deco sheet. 

I found it easier to color my witch costume on the sticker sheet before I applied the sticker to the card.  I used Tombow Dual Brush Markers, but any of your favorite coloring mediums will do fine!  Now it’s time to add my little witch baby!  Here’s what I did to make sure I had the head I cut out earlier placed perfectly.  You’re going to want to layer the costume sticker just slightly over the photo sticker, but at the same time I also wanted to make sure that the costume sticker was layered over part of the washi.  What I did was take the costume sticker of the witch dress and placed the bottom half of it down where I thought it should go, but I did not press the top part of the dress to the paper.  Next, I removed the sticker paper backing on the photo and lined up the top part of the costume where I wanted it, then I finished putting down the stickers.  Then I topped it off with the witch hat!  So cuuuute!

For some finishing touches, I added a bat and a spider from the Halloween Friends deco sheet.  What a cute and easy Halloween card!  PopFizzPaper has some adorably spooky Halloween stickers for your planner and card making!  How are you getting ready for Halloween?  I’d love to see!  Please tag me on Instagram @paprikaplans or post to the PopFizzPaper Fans Facebook group!

Tell me I am not the only person out there that uses an actual wireless optical mouse for my computer instead of the built in mouse pad attached to the computer? I guess I’m old school because my little Logitech optical mouse is my favorite because I just don’t like the flat built in mouse pads that come on the computers. Plus, there are so many cute mouse pads out there that just add cuteness to your desk area.

So why am I talking about computer mouse pads? Well today, I am going to show you a really quick DIY mousepad using some items from the October PopFizzPaper Planner Kit. How quick you may be wondering? Like 5 minutes’ tops! Let’s jump right into this DIY project and make a cute mouse pad for our desk.

Supplies you will need:

• 1- Cork board or cork tile [you can also just use a piece of wood, thick cardboard or thick cardstock]
• 1-2 sheets of design paper
• 1-2 sheets of a clear pocket protectors
• 1 foam brush
• Mod Podge
• Pen or marker
• Paper cutter or a pair of scissors

Intentionally my goal was to make a cute heart-shaped mouse pad however I went to 4 different stores and couldn’t find a large cork sheet I only found actual framed cork boards. Finally, I decided to check one last store, Office Depot. They did have the large sheet I was looking for but they had these cute, squared cork wall tiles that were 6” x 6” my first thought in my mind was “this size is perfect!” I have a small desk so realistically I couldn’t have a large mouse pad anyways. I grabbed the 4-pack of 6”x 6” cork wall tiles for $5.99 and I figured I could either make wall décor or make 3 other different mouse pads that I could swap out throughout the year with the extra 3 tiles.

Ok, I rambled enough … first thing you are going to do is decide the shape of the mousepad that you want. If you have a large sheet [of cork] then cut out the shape you want. I took my pre-cut, ready-to-go cork tile and placed it onto my design paper and just traced that way the paper will be the same size as the tile. Then grab your clear sheet… you can go out and find a thicker, clear plastic sheet to go onto of your design paper so that it glides over the mousepad better OR you can a clear binder protector sheet. You know the pocket sleeves that most of us use to store our stickers in in mini binders; those work just fine and they are inexpensive. Put the tile onto the sleeve and trace also.

Next grab your paper cutter or scissors and cut the lines that you traced with the pen on both the design paper and pocket protector sleeve. Don’t worry if there is excess on the sides because after you glue everything together you’ll be cutting all excess off anyways.



Take your foam brush and add some mod podge onto it and put it all over the top of the cork tile. Place the design paper right on top of the cork and smooth out any bubbles or bumps.

Add a thin layer of mod podge on top of the design paper and place the pocket sleeve on top. Smooth out any imperfections and place something heavy on top of the mouse pad until everything dries.
*This is optional: but I added the exclusive PopFizzPaper Beauty Babe washi along the sides of the tile so I didn’t see any cork and honestly this black and white stripes washi looks so cute paired with the Beauty Babe rose design paper I chose to use. LOVE!

So that is it! Told you this would be quick! Now, grab your mousepad put your mouse on top and start using. You just made a cute DIY mousepad that cost you less than $5-$10 to make [depending on how much supplies you already had]. So how many of you students and planner girls are going to try this fun DIY?



We want to see your cute DIY’s whether it’s a mouse pad or anything else creative using items from the PopFizzPaper Planner kits so come join and share with us on the PopFizzPaper Fans Facebook Group AND make sure you always tag @popfizzpaper on Instagram!

One of the parts of a personal planner I never realized I needed was a book mark type item. The more I use my personal the more it seems like a necessity.

I decided to make myself two out of the papers I have gotten in the Pop Fizz Paper kits. I already have one that I used as a template. Here are the items I used

Supplies:

• Pop fizz paper kit papers (4)
• White card stock
• 6 hole punch
• Pencil
• Scissors
• tape runner

I started by tracing the template on to the papers with a pencil. I think simply took some scissors and cut them all out. Since I do not have a laminator I used 4 papers so it would be thicker and double sided. I then traced the template on to the card stock and cut it out. The card stock will be to make it sturdy and thick.

Anytime I do anything with planner this happens!

I then decided which papers I wanted to go together and I used the tape runner and attached them to either side of the card stock. The last step was to hole punch them with my 6 hole punch.

I used papermate flair pens and sharpie markers to right today and month on them.

I wish I had a laminator but being a teacher I will probably take these to school and laminate them.

How do you use your pop fizz paper papers?

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Hey all you crafty gals, how are you all doing? Today I have a great and quick craft to add some storage to your planner. I walk you through happy planner version here but you can easily make it for your Erin Condren or binder.

Items needed:

• 1 sheet of paper (works best with double sided paper)
• Paper punch
• Tape runner
• Additional Embellishments.

If you are doing this for a happy planner then you need to fold the paper in half (short sides together) and very carefully punch the paper before folding the pockets up. 

Once you have folded the paper in half you want to  open in back up and fold up the bottom edge of paper about two inches from the bottom this will create the second and third pocket. all you have to do is fold it back in half with the "pockets" facing outward. Using Tombow's tape runner I sealed the bottom of the pock making the big fold creating a large main pocket.

Next we get to decorate! Now I wanted to use the gorgeous camera washi that came in the in the August Add - On Kit, the problem though was that it's a bit transparent so I used my patented cheapo trick! I laid down a foundation plain masking to help well mask the background from overwhelming the washi.

At the last minute I decided to punch an half a circle in the front half of the main folder pocket for a little interest. All I have left now is the final decorations for the a of visual interest and because I can't leave anything alone! 

I added a few cute phrases from the summer phrases kit that came also in the August add on. To top the look off I added a cute camera border that I zipped off on my Silhouette to tie in the camera theme and then some orange enamel dot and that's all she wrote. I hope this tutorial was useful and I'd love to see your projects. 

Hello!  It’s Jennifer with a fun and easy way to spice up your outgoing happy mail!  Ever since I could remember, I’ve been obsessed with lining envelopes.  I think it was the myriad hours I spent watching Martha Stewart Living as a kid that got me into it.  If you’ve never made an envelope liner before, I’m going to walk you through how I like to make mine. 

• For this project, you’ll need:
• An envelope
• Patterned paper from your favorite Popfizzpaper kit
• Tombow Permanent Adhesive Tape Runner
• Pencil
• Bone folding tool
• Scissors or paper trimmer
• Corner rounder (optional)

This method can be adapted for any type of envelope or even envelopes you make yourself.  I made this yellow envelope because I didn’t have any in my stash that matched the August Popfizzpaper kit, and I wanted to send my mother in law a quick note on one of the journaling cards along with some snapshots of her grandkids. 

I got lucky with my envelope and the angle of the corner of the paper matched the angle of the envelope flap.  I lightly marked with a pencil the width of the envelope, so I knew how wide to trim my liner.  Repeat with a light pencil mark on the bottom of the envelope as well, and cut your liner down to size.  Be sure to trim the liner just a bit narrower than the envelope so you can easily slide it in.

If you are using an envelope with a different shaped flap, start by cutting your paper down to the width of the envelope.  Next stick your paper in the envelope and turn it over.  Trace the flap of the envelope lightly with your pencil onto the patterned paper and cut.  Also trim approximately half an inch off the bottom of your liner.  You may need to trim additional from the bottom after you reinsert the liner into the envelope to make room for the envelope glue. 

Regardless of which of the two methods you used to cut your liner, stick the cut liner back inside your envelope and fold the envelope flap closed.  Use your bone folder tool along the top fold to ensure that you have a nice neat fold on your envelope liner. 

Before taping your liner in the envelope, I like to use a corner rounder on the top of the liner’s flap because I think it looks a little more finished that way. 

Lift the envelope flap back up, leaving your envelope liner folded.  Use your Tombow Permanent Adhesive Tape Runner to place a strip of adhesive along the reverse side of your envelope liner towards the fold and along the outline of the flap.  Fold the envelope flap back down and run your bone folding tool over the envelope flap again.  Lift it back up and voila!  You just made a really cute lined envelope!

Do you have a signature way that you like to finish your outgoing happy mail?  Do you line your envelopes too, or do you something special to the outside?  I want to see!  Please tag me on Instagram @paprikaplans or post to our Popfizzpaper Fans Facebook group!