Hi friends! Today I'm sharing video I made showing you a pocket letter I created for a friend! It uses the Crate Paper Heart Day collection and is full of pink shades and gold sparkle. Check it out below!
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Hi friends! Today I'm sharing a happy mail video I created for a recent Tombow project. I love crafting things for friends and I thought I'd try making a mini travelers notebook style of happy mail this time. Enjoy!
Hello magical friends! Today I'm sharing a behind the scenes peek at the making of the newest addition to the Magical Collection - Scary Harry Halloween! Sorry in advance for the watermarking. Gotta make sure no one gets too swipey! ;)
The painting that started it all! Who would've thought a little pumpkin could spark a whole new set of planner things, but that's just how it works sometimes. A while back, while bored one evening, I thought to myself, "Dani, you haven't painted in a while. Why don't you do that?". So, of course, with fall (and Halloween!!!) being right around the corner, I thought I'd try my hand at a pumpkin. You can see the test pumpkin and the final one above it. I liked how it turned out, and at this point the inspiration of something spooky was starting to hit, so I decided to try painting a cauldron. It turned out well, too!
Naturally, the next spooky thing to pop into my head was a witch's hat. And, you guys, this is where Scary Harry Halloween started to take off. My favorite witch is Professor McGonagall because she's so tough on the outside, but deep down, she just really loves everyone and wants to protect everyone. She's also very sassy and has the best comeback lines. She's the best. So what better witch's hat to paint than hers? Once I realized that I could actually probably paint a bunch more things for another Harry kit, I went for it. And you all love the Harry things, so why not indulge everyone?
As I thought more about the films, the first Halloween the kids spend at Hogwarts really stood out to me as extra Halloween-y. Especially the TROLL! In the dungeon! But there was no way I could paint a troll, my skills just aren't good enough. But I loved the idea of all the candy and goodies on the tables in the great hall during that first Halloween feast, so I went with that instead. Besides, Halloween isn't Halloween without candy. And spider lollipops, apparently.
Of course, there are lots more paintings that went into this kit, but I think the dementor is among my favorites. I've never painted something like it, but I love how it turned out! Especially those creepy fingers! *shiver* I personally find the dementors the among the scariest things in the whole HP universe so I felt they should definitely be included in a Scary Harry Halloween set.
You may have noticed that all my paintings seem rather large. That's because they are! I find that the bigger the image I'm working on, the more detail I can put into it, so that's what I like to do. Once the final images get moved over to the computer, it's easy to size them down while keeping the details intact.
As for the actual painting process, I typically sketch out my design using Inktense Watercolor Pencils, then fill in and add details with the Sakura Koi Sketchbox watercolors. I like the saturation I can achieve using these two together. I use this waterbrush set I got off Amazon because they have a nice variety of brush heads, work well, and aren't messy. Also the water seems to last forever in them, so less filling up equals a happier and more productive me. :D
I hope you enjoyed this behind the scenes look at the Scary Harry Halloween set! Make sure to pick up the collection here to celebrate your holiday. And tag me @popfizzpaper on Instagram when you use them, I would LOVE to see!
I am so excited to announce the Magical Collection here at PopFizzPaper! Of course, we all know and love the Merry Harry Christmas items, but this year we have added a new holiday to the lineup - Halloween! It is called Scary Harry Halloween. Let me introduce it to you!
First up, the planner stickers! This weekly set features all sorts of new watercolored designs. From pumpkins and cauldrons to dementors and spooky spiders, this set has it all to plan for Halloween in spooky style. Everything was handpainted in our studio and we couldn't be more proud of it!
A holiday collection isn't complete without NEW digital papers! I love digital downloads because you can use them for so many things. Planner dividers, of course, but also happy mail, cardmaking, Project Life, mini albums, and more. You can also save the digital papers to your phone and use them as festive wallpapers (which I may have already done!). The papers above are named from L-R: Scary Harry, Wingardium Leviosa, The Boy Who Lived, Lumos, Hallows Eve, and Pumpkin Pasties. We've never named our papers before, but I think we'll be doing it from now on. It's too fun not to!
And last in the lineup of brand new stuff is a watercolored quote sheet. Each quote or phrase is layered over a handpainted image that goes well with the quote. I'm pretty sure my favorites are the LUMOS candles (so pretty!) and the Turn To Page 394 (who doesn't love Snape, amirite?). There are also several little deco stickers on this sheet to make your planner spread extra Pottery.
Thank you so much for allowing me to introduce you to the newest designs in the Magical Collection! You can check out all the items here, including the Christmas designs as well (and washi!).
Hey guys! I bet you didn't know that I enjoy creating embroideries in my off time from PopFizzpaper! I thought it would fun to take a little detour from planning and papercrafting and share how I make my own embroidery patterns using the Cricut BrightPad. If you're not familiar with embroidery or you're new to it, it's super easy to learn. You can do any kind of pattern you like with just a few basic stitches and the only supplies you need are a needle, threads, a hoop, and a pair of small scissors.
Thank you to Cricut for sending the Tombow Design Team the Bright Pad to try out! Let's get started with our project!
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First, take apart your embroidery hoop and trace around the outside of your inner ring. This will leave a blank template for you to fill in with whatever you like. Today, I'm going to do a cactus pattern inspired by the book Botanical Line Drawings by Peggy Dean.
Next, sketch out your design in pencil. I love the 2H Tombow pencil because it leaves a crisp line that is easy to erase. Don't worry if you make mistakes or change your mind with you design - that's what the eraser is for! I messed up a bit with the stripes in the plant above, making them too big, but I erased and redrew them smaller. Once you're happy with your sketch, trace over it with the MONO Drawing Pen. I like the 01 size because the super fine tip allows you to get all the little details.
After tracing over your sketch with the pen, place your drawing on the Cricut BrightPad and use washi tape to keep it in place. Layer your fabric over your drawing and again use washi to secure. The last thing you want is your paper and fabric moving around. Next, get your pen and start tracing your drawing onto the fabric. The 01 MONO Drawing Pen is great for keeping lines thin and adding fine details. I like to draw lightly on my fabric to keep the lines even finer.
Alternatively, you could use the fine point of the Tombow TwinTone markers to draw on your fabric if you want specific colors on your pattern to follow. For my personal embroidery, I like to wing it and go with where the emerging piece is leading me, so that's why I used the drawing pen instead.
I copied the stripes of the zebra succulent so that I will know the sizing and spacing of them as I'm stitching. For the cactus and the other succulent, I'll use the direction of my stitching to add detail. Once everything is traced, you're done! All that's left to do is add your fabric pattern to your embroidery hoop and get stitching.
I hoped you enjoyed this different kind of post today! What kind of pattern would you make? I think it would also be really cool to have your kids write their name or draw on some fabric, then stitch that as a keepsake. Until next time, stay crafty!
Hi friends! This week on the Tombow Instagram I'm sharing a fun and easy mini pocket letter tutorial. It's a great way to send a quick smile to your friends! I used Mixbook stationery, Amy Tangerine embellishments, and Tombow Xtreme Adhesive. Click here to see up-close pictures of the finished product!
Hey planner babes! Today I'm sharing 3 creepy cute planner supplies with you! They are super easy to make and perfect for Halloween (or any time of year). I'm using the new Papercakes by Serena Bee paper collections* to make these. Head over to the Papercakes shop to grab the papers for yourself! 
Before we get started on the supplies, let's take a closer look! These papers are super cute and I can't wait to keep using them to make crafty goodies for Halloween and beyond.
Just fyi, I used my Cricut Explore Air 2* to cut everything out and I've made sure to list the design numbers (when available) below if you want to use the same ones. But you could easily use a Silhouette, manual die machine, punches, or even scissors to create any shapes you like. I'm also using a personal sized planner today, but use whatever planner you'd like! I've listed and linked the supplies below for each tutorial. Let's get started!
To create the shaker dashboard, layer a cutout spiderweb card (#MCCF3F4) over a piece of acetate, then again over a piece of purple glitter paper (all sized 3.25"x6.5"). Use Tombow Xtreme Adhesive to hold everything in place, then add some silver glitter Thickers in a phrase you like. I chose Eat Drink & Be Scary. Slip everything into an Avery Elle stamp pouch, then seal up the left side with a WRMK Fuse tool, making sure to leave room for punched holes. Next, add some of the Papercakes potion mixes then seal up the top, again with the Fuse tool. Punch holes to fit into your planner and boom! New spooky cute shaker dashboard. I love how the sequins and beads move around the raised Thickers.
To create a shaker paperclip, layer a diecut over a piece of acetate. I used a Papercakes skull, but any cute skull will do. Repeat with a second diecut that is the reverse image/shape. Use Tombow Xtreme Adhesive to glue a paperclip to the back of the first diecut. Add a border of Tombow Foam Tape to the back of this same diecut, making sure to overlap the paperclip (it helps hold it in place better!). Remove the foam tape backing, add some sparkly bits to the center open area, then top with the other diecut. Now you have a shaker paperclip!
For the heart paperclip, adhere a black glitter cutout on top of a heart diecut (#MFCB34) of the same size using Tombow MONO + Adhesive Permanent. Flip over and add Tombow Xtreme Adhesive and a paperclip, like we did in the skull paperclip. Back the entire heart with foam tape, peel off the backing, then top with a second heart diecut. I think the conversation heart paper from the new Spooky Pastel paper pack is super cute for this clip!
Creating these dividers was super easy. I used a combination of the Spooky Pastel and October Nights papers. Since the papers are 8"x8", they work perfectly for personal planners! I just uploaded the .png images to Cricut Design Space and sized them up for my personal planner (4.25"x6.75"). I chose not to cut the holes with my machine since I was fiddling with the size and wasn't sure they'd line up right. Then all you have to do is cut them out of whatever paper you'd like, punch some holes, and add to your planner! I didn't laminate mine because I used a heavier stock photo paper so the patterns and colors would print vibrantly, but you could laminate yours if you prefer. I've left the image file down at the bottom of this post for you to download and use a Cricut or Silhouette to cut out for yourself.
And that is it for today's project share! I hope you enjoyed the tutorials and found them helpful. Make sure to check out the new Papercakes by Serena Bee paper collections. Her designs are my favorites! And to see more projects featuring Papercakes, click here. Thanks for reading!
* FTC: I am member of the Tombow Design Team and have received the Cricut Explore Air 2 as well as the Tombow supplies mentioned above free of charge. I was also gifted the new Papercakes by Serena Bee papers in exchange for using them in a project and sharing it - how and where was up to me. All opinions are 100% honest and my own.
Today on the @tombowusa Instagram, I am sharing a fun library card mini book, perfect for Book Lovers Day this week. I used Dear Lizzy Project Life cards, Thickers, Studio Calico and Papertrey Ink stamps, and of course the Tombow TwinTone markers and my favorite Tombow Xtreme Adhesive. 
Stamp all your cards and punch them. I love the Papertry Ink library card stamp!
Bind your book using a Cinch or a book ring. Fill out your cards and and you're done!
Don't forget a cute cover! For a full list of supplies, steps, and even a video, head over to the Tombow Instagram!
Over on Instagram I shared a peek inside my drawing bag, and y'all really wanted to see what else was inside. Here is a detailed look!
I used to keep everything in a small freebie bag I got from Sephora. However, I've since upgraded because I have been drawing more and wanted more supplies at hand. The Happy Planner bag is perfect for carrying all of my drawing needs!
It a little bigger than a standard Happy Planner and has So Much Room inside! It has two sides, each with a very functional zip-around, and top handles for carrying. Each side has a combination of pockets and compartments. The first side I'm showing has two removable pouches and a large pocket. The second side has 2 zipped compartments and an elasticated pouch. Let's take a look inside!
You can't have a drawing kit without pencils and markers! I really enjoy the Tombow MONO Pencils - the 2H is my favorite. I'm not particular about which marker colors I carry, these are just some extra Tombow Dual Brush Markers from my stash.
I also carry fine point markers (mine are the TwinTones by Tombow) and my most-reached-for drawing supplies (drawing pens, erasers, sharpener, small ruler) in Iris photo boxes to keep them contained. They fit perfectly in the cases and the cases fit perfectly in the pouch on this side of the planner bag.
On the other side of the bag I keep my watercolors and waterbrushes. I love the Inktense watercolor pencils for sketching out designs and the Koi Sketch Box is small, but packs a mighty punch. Fun fact: I used these pencils and watercolors exclusively when I was painting my Merry Harry Christmas designs!
It's not a drawing kit without a sketchbook. I like this small one by Strathmore for on the go because it fits perfectly in the elasticated pocket! Mixed media paper is my favorite to keep in my drawing bag because you can use it with pretty much anything - markers, pens and pencils, even watercolors.
I am so obsessed with the Botanical Line Drawing book by Peggy Dean that I even took it camping with me earlier this summer. It's full of gorgeous line drawings that she breaks down in to easy to understand steps. They are very do-able even if you're not a "drawer".
I hope taking a peek in my bag was helpful! If you have any questions, please leave them in the comments below. Thanks for reading!
Today on the @tombowusa Instagram, I am sharing a pocket letter project I created using the Papercakes Summer Babe Collection. I also share all the ways I love to use my favorite Tombow Xtreme Adhesive. Make sure to click over to see lots more bright and summery pics!
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