2020 Stash Party # 59 - WOYWW #604 - Planning for What Comes Next - My 2021 DIY Planner

                     

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Quote for today: 

"A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor! 

~Franklin Roosevelt

I was so involved in creating my SIL's planner that I almost forgot to get my own 2021 planner setup. As an expression of gratitude, my sister-in-law gave me a belated Hannukah present, a new HP Envy Pro 6455 All in One Printer!

MY 2021 "BLUSH" PLANNER

I wish I had taken a better picture of this cover.  In real life, the foiled swiss dots just sparkle and shine.  

Stash Reduction

Everything I used to create this planner came from my stash, with the exception of the Discagenda™ Cover, which was a gift from Amazon®!  In 2021, I will resume my "craft diet" and hopefully I will be able to make it through the entire year without making craft purchases. 

My DIY Planner Clips

I was able to print my favorite "Naturally Unbothered" image.  The print quality is quite good.  

The small image on the page was printed on my Epson when my printheads were dying.  Even though the image lacks color, I thought it worked well on the page.

As I go through the year, I plan to use all of the sticker sheets in my stash.  Since I generally stick to the same color families, I should be able to de-stash with ease.  I am hoping that once I learn all the ins and outs of my new "smart" printer, I can once again create and print my own sticker sheets

Thanks So Much For Stopping By!

Hugz,

Chana Malkah

Stuff I Used:

Simply Gilded Subscription Box: "Clarity" Washi

Simply Gilded Subscription Box:  "Floral Bow"

Design Lovely Studio: Digital Freebies Weekly Kits-Spring Tea Time

Krafted By Kayy - Planner Stickers - African American

My Mind's Eye - Double-sided Journal Cards (retired)

Prima A4 Paper Pad - "Finnabair" (retired)

WOYWW #602 - DIY Planner

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I can't believe how quickly Wednesday rolled around!

Here is my desk as of 12:30 AM!  

Last night I was up until 2AM trying to decide on the elements I wanted to use in my SIL's planner!   She really likes the planner I made for myself and talks about it all the time.  I decided that I would surprise her with one as a Christmas gift.

My SIL is a cancer survivor.  

I thought she would like this dashboard.

I enjoy creating my own planners.  I can customize my forms as well as my dividers.  I don't do a lot of decorating because my planners are very functional.  I use them to plan domestic tasks, my crafting projects, and team obligations.  The great thing about this planner is that my SIL only needs three sections.  Easy peasy!

I combined pieces from different planner kits to develop a theme using her favorite colors.   I am going to give her a sticker holder, pen, washi tape, and some stickers so that she can decorate her pages as she wishes.  I will decorate the January Month-at-a-Glance calendar to give her an idea of how to use the washi tape and other stickers. 

The Hubster and I voted today! Georgia has not seen this kind of international attention since we hosted the 1996 Olympics!  I was a volunteer at the games and I always thought that would always be my best volunteer memory.  But in 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2020, I learned that there are always more moments, more opportunities for Tikkun Olam (Hebrew: תיקון עולם‎, lit. 'repair of the world') a concept in Judaism,  interpreted as an aspiration to behave and act constructively and beneficially.

Have a fabulous week!  Stay prayerful, stay powerful, and stay creative!

Hugz,

Chana Malkah

What's On Your Work desk Wednesday #601- Sympathy Card

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Welcome to another WOYWW Post!  I was unable to attend the Zoom crafting meet-up on Saturday, but I am sure it was a creative blast! Learn More About WOYWW  HERE!

This Wednesday finds me working on a sympathy card.  In this Covid-driven reality, we find ourselves doing more of these than ever.  

My husband loves to shop at Aldi's.  Over the years, he has developed a great friendship with the manager of our neighborhood Aldi store and also with her fiancé.  Last week, Binyomin expressed concern because he had not seen Kym in the store for over a week. He was worried that she might have contracted COVID.   Yesterday we learned that her fiancé had passed away.  My husband was devastated.  I keep fighting back the tears.  I keep admonishing myself to not ask, "why?"

This beautiful Prima 6"x6" Fairy Rhymes paper has been in my stash since  2012.  The bundle included flowers, buttons, two clear stamps, and other lovely embellishments.  It took a minute for me to finally decide which elements would work best in this project.  The split panel card technique is old school, and has passed from favor, but I am still a huge fan of the style. 

I have made all my design decisions with the sole exception of the arrangement of the flowers!  Maybe, by the time I finish typing this post, that too will be resolved.

Done!

I wish the creation of this card had not been necessary!  I pray that more people become serious about COVID!  It is sad when people who are taking every precaution to protect themselves and their families become the victims of those who believe they have a constitutional right to kill others through their indifference, hatred, and ignorance.

 I Have Only Just A Minute

 by Dr. Benjamin E. Mays

I have only just a minute,

Only sixty seconds in it.

Forced upon me, can’t refuse it.

Didn’t seek it, didn’t choose it.

But it’s up to me

to use it.

I must suffer if I lose it.

Give account if I abuse it.

Just a tiny little minute,

but eternity is in it.

Mask up, it only takes a minute!

Hugz,

Chana Malkah

(Gracious Queen)

Margaret, 

because you asked:  Chana is the transliterated spelling of my Hebrew name.  The name "Hannah" does not exist in Hebrew. Hannah is the English translation of the Jewish text.

This article written at Harvard by another Chana, says it best!😀

You Can Call Me Chana

By Chana R. Schoenberger

"No one can pronounce my name correctly. Most people think it's "Shana" or "Chayna" or "Shanna." It's not hard, really: just say "Hannah," only with a guttural ch sound, like "Chanukah."

Even fewer people can spell it. So, like any unusual, foreign-sounding name, mine is somewhat of a handicap when leaving phone messages. When reporting, I spend at least half of my time on the phone spelling my name to secretaries.

"Hannah? H-a-n-n-a-h?"

"No, it's C-h-a-n-a. Chana. It's Hebrew," I explain patiently.

"Oh, with a C? Never seen it spelled that way before. That's pretty," the secretary says, obediently copying it down.

...There has never been another Chana in my class (although a Harvard classmate spells it Hanna). This uniqueness made it harder to blend in when I was a preteen and wanted to disappear into a crowd. But now that I'm older and value individuality, I appreciate the merits of not being just another Mary or Susan.

...Because of my name, my religion is one of the first things most people find out about me. 

Having a Biblical name also connects me directly to Judaism. Just as keeping kosher reminds me who I am every time I eat something, my name constantly reminds me and others that I'm Jewish.  One upshot of the difficulty non-Jews have with my name is the comfort I feel around Jews. After a summer of spelling my name, the visit of an Israeli cousin who could spit it out in full guttural glory was soothing. People who say my name right on the first try win my instant approval and trust.

What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday #600

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and all other crafty visitors!

Thanks to all the wonderful WOYWW hoppers who stopped by and left such nice welcoming messages!  I know that I am going to enjoy participating in this group.  I hope it is okay for me to invite y'all to participate, from time to time, in my two challenges:  613 Avenue Create and A Place To Start.  

 It is 11:03pm, and I am finishing up the Christmas cards that I am making for my SIL!  When I spoke to her today, I found out that I had created five fewer cards than she asked for.  I decided to create the five additional cards using the most simple design in her set.  I also need to finish the tags for her gifts, but that is not urgent.

I had her cards all bundled up and ready to go and I even included a little pen for her convenience.  I was going to make a gift bag, but she poo-pooed that idea. She has the bag I created for her last year and she is bringing that when she comes to pick up her cards.

I think she will like these colors.  I am having a difficult time finding card stock to match the blue gift box.  I think I have one that is close...we'll see.

NOW I GET TO SHARE THE CARDS THAT HAD MY STUDIO IN SUCH A MESS LAST WEEK!

I have been so busy with my community organizing efforts, trying to get the cards done, and getting my challenge blogs caught up, that I totally forgot that Chanukah starts on December 11th.   I was wondering why The Hubster was asking me about Donuts and Latkes! Baruch HaShem, Amazon exists!  At least I was able to order my Chanukah candles and I had an excuse to purchase a new Chanukiah!  Our celebration will be a bit muted this year because my grandkids won't be coming down from Maryland but I am looking forward to lighting that first candle!  It is a great reminder that no matter how bleak things may seem, there is always room for a miracle!

I hope to be able to join the Zoom Crop on Saturday.  I can't join until after Shabbos ends at 6:09pm. (EDT)

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Enjoy the rest of your week! Be well, stay safe, keep crafting!

Hugz,

Chana Malkah