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Sea Turtle Thank You Cards

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Stampin’ Up! Sea Turtles ~ 12 Cards and Tutorial

This is an easy card that uses several different techniques with Vellum Cardstock, Heat Embossing, Double-Sided Stamps and Distressed Edges

Do you need an extra special Thank You card? This one is perfect. Very simple yet subtle and elegant and kinda fun! Check out the video below where I make 12 cards and download the link for a free PDF project sheet.

All Images © Stampin’ Up! ~ Sea Turtles Tutorial Larris Livin Lite

Beautiful and subtle, tone on tone Thank You Card with vellum card stock accent and clear heat embossing. Lovely version of a Thank You Card, but can be used for any occasion.

You can make Birthday Cards, Thinking of You Cards, International Women’s Day Cards (March 8) and almost any occasion with this super sweet stamp set.

I have a list of the supplies below, so you can replicate these cards and create 100’s more. Plus there is a PDF download below showing all of the techniques I have used.

See the full video tutorial on my YouTube Channel.

Now, I hope you will agree… This card is just stunning! It is clean, pretty, elegant and fun…

Remember, it is not just making the cards, but we need to send them in the mail (or hand deliver when possible.) Now more than ever, we need to remind people that we are thinking of them, we celebrate them, love them and miss their faces!!

Just like I miss your face! Please leave me a comment if you are still here with me 🙂 and don’t forget to tag me in social if you are inspired by my cards, watch my YouTube video tutorial and give it a thumbs up if you enjoy.

Larri Signature

Download the PDF Flyer Here!

Stampin Up Sea Turtle Thank You Card
All Images © Stampin’ Up! ~ Sea Turtle Tutorial Larris Livin Lite

Product List

Sea Turtle Photopolymer Stamp Set

 

 

Nature's Prints Cling Stamp Set (English)

 

 

Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

 

 

Versamark Pad

 

 

Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder

 

 

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

 

 

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

 

 

Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

 

 

Layering Diorama Dies

 

 

Festive Pearls

 

 

Bone Folder

 

 

Simply Shammy

 

 

Take Your Pick

 

 

Stampin' Dimensionals

 

 

Stampin' Seal

 

 

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

 

 

Basics Embossing Powders

 

 

Blending Brushes

 

 

Embossing Additions Tool Kit

 

 

Small Grid Paper

 

 

Stamparatus Deluxe Foam Mat (Imperial)

 

 

Stamparatus

 

 

Paper Trimmer

 

 

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

 

 

If you make this card, please post a picture and tag me #LarrisLivinLite

Can’t wait to see what you think… Happy Craftin’

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Hallmark Christmas Movie Schedule and Planner Stickers

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2022 Countdown to Christmas ~ Hallmark Christmas Movie Schedule and Planner Stickers are Here!

For a few years it appeared that Hallmark forgot about how much we enjoyed Planning out our Hallmark Christmas Movie Schedule with a printable schedule and now it is only available via an “App.” If you’re anything like me, I steer clear of Apps as much as possible. Plus, I’m an old-fashioned Paper Girl. I love my Planners and Planner Stickers!!! 

So, continuing in the spirit, I have prepared many options for you to add to your Planner this year!!!

Hallmark Christmas Movie Schedule and Planner Stickers
Hallmark Christmas Movie Schedule and Planner Stickers

It is time to download my Free Printable Hallmark Movies Schedule! Their first Countdown to Christmas Movie Premiere is only a week away! Premiering Friday, October 21 at 8pm/7c is Noel Next Door on the Hallmark Channel.

Hallmark Christmas Movie Schedule and Planner Stickers
Hallmark Christmas Movie Schedule and Planner Stickers

In previous years the Hallmark Channel would provide a printable Countdown to Christmas schedule. Last year they moved to an online App. Well, personally, I’m not a big fan of “apps” so I have created my own printable that I can add to my Planner for reference.

I have even made some Printable Planner Stickers to add to my Planner for the next couple months!

Please feel free to download these printables now for FREE.

  • There is a Christmas Movie Premiere Schedule full size 8.5 x 11
  • A Christmas Movie Premiere Schedule Sized for Happy Planner Classic 7 x 9.25
  • Planner Stickers for each of the new movies in PNG form for cutting machines like Cricut or Silhouette, and
  • Planner Stickers for each of the new movies in PDF format for printing and hand cutting.
Hallmark Christmas Movie Schedule
Hallmark Christmas Movies 2022 Printable Schedule Full Size

Click the Image Above or this Text to Download the Full Size Printable Schedule

Hallmark Christmas Movie Schedule
Hallmark Christmas Movies 2022 Printable Schedule Sized for Happy Planner Classic

Click the Image Above or this Text to Download the Printable Schedule Sized for Happy Planner Classic 7 x 9.25

Hallmark Christmas Movies 2022 Stickers

Click the Image Above or this Text to Download the Printable Planner Stickers PDF Version

Hallmark Christmas Movies 2022 Stickers

Click the Image Above or this Text to Download the Printable Planner Stickers PNG Version for Cricut or Cutting Machines ~ PAGE 1

Hallmark Christmas Movies 2022 Stickers

Click the Image Above or this Text to Download the Printable Planner Stickers PNG Version for Cricut or Cutting Machines ~ PAGE 2

Although, the full schedule appears to be final, I will be updating these Free Printables as Hallmark releases new information or make any changes. So be sure you subscribe to my Newsletter HERE and check your email for updates. Plus my subscribers receive more freebies, discount coupons and fun content you don’t want to miss!

Happy Holiday Movie Watching Season!

XOXO

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October Monthly Printable Planner Pages

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New Monthly Printable Planner Pages are Here! Have you Downloaded October yet?

As you may know, every month I design several monthly printable planner pages for my Classic size Happy Planner. I like to have these custom designs to really doll up my planner and they are beautiful without taking the time to decorate with stickers, washi or any effort at all.

October 2022 Monthly Calendar Free Printable Planner Pages Autumn Beach
2022 Monthly Calendar October Autumn Beach

Now, don’t get me wrong, I still love to use my decorative and functional stickers in my primary planner ~ and if you follow me you will see I show you a Plan With Me video on YouTube, highlighting those!

October 2022 Monthly Calendar Free Printable Planner Pages Autumn Scene
2022 Monthly Calendar October Autumn Scene

However, these predesigned Monthly Printable Planner Pages are a lovely way to save time in my other planners. Primarily I use these for my Social Media Planner and Client Planners.

October 2022 Monthly Calendar Free Printable Planner Pages Black Cat
2022 Monthly Calendar October Black Cat
October 2022 Monthly Calendar Free Printable Planner Pages Halloween
2022 Monthly Calendar October Halloween
October 2022 Monthly Calendar Free Printable Planner Pages Spooky Bridge
2022 Monthly Calendar October Spooky Bridge

If you love them and use them, please share and let me know. Share photos with #LarrisLivinLite or send me an email. I’d love to hear from you!

2022 Monthly Calendar October Free Printable Planner Pages
October Monthly Planner Pages

Best of all, if you have a request for a style or theme for upcoming months ~ Let me know! I would love to hear your ideas and make something unique to you and your planner style!!! Send me a note here.

November 2022 Monthly Planner Pages will be released soon, so be sure you subscribe to my Newsletter to be notified as soon as they’re ready! Plus my subscribers receive more freebies, discount coupons and fun content you don’t want to miss!

Download Your Planner Pages for FREE Here and Happy Planning!

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Free Shipping from Stampin’ Up!

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Today ONLY ~ FREE Shipping from Stampin’ Up!

For one day only, Stampin’ Up! is offering FREE Shipping on all orders over $75.

PLUS ~ FREE Festive Pearls from Me!

Free Shipping Today

Click HERE or on the Image Above to Shop my Online Store (Laura Thornberry)

Place your Stampin’ Up! order TODAY, before 11:59pm (MT) through my online store (Laura Thornberry) and you will receive FREE Shipping on your order over $75 AND I will send you a package of FREE Festive Pearls. By the way, have you seen these yet? They are beautiful!! So much prettier in person than in the catalog. I am ordering several extra packs today for my stash!

Stampin Up Free Shipping Day
Shop Now ~ FREE Shipping Day!

Use the link above to shop my store and enjoy!

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. I’m here for any questions or requests.

Send me a note here my email is LarrisLivinLite at gmail.com

Happy Crafting!

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Brand NEW Wallpaper Options

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New Wallpaper Options are Here!

After hearing input and requests from several of you, I am introducing a Brand NEW option for the Monthly Wallpaper for you Laptop and Phone. As always, there is a laptop version with Labels for organizing your desktop, but now I am also including a version without labels!!

2022 Monthly Free Wallpaper
LLL Phone Wallpaper September 2022
LLL Phone Wallpaper September 2022

Click HERE or on the Image Above to Download the Free Phone Wallpaper

LLL Laptop Wallpaper September 2022
LLL Laptop Wallpaper with Labels September 2022

Click HERE or on the Image Above to Download the Free Laptop Wallpaper with Labels

LLL Laptop Wallpaper September 2022
LLL Laptop Wallpaper without Labels September 2022

Click HERE or on the Image Above to Download the Free Laptop Wallpaper without Labels

If you love them and use them, please share and let me know. Share photos with #LarrisLivinLite or send me an email. I’d love to hear from you!

Best of all, if you have a request for a style or theme for upcoming months ~ Let me know! I would love to hear your ideas and make something unique to you and your planner style!!! Send me a note here.

October 2022 Monthly Planner Pages will be released soon, along with coordinating Wallpapers, so be sure you subscribe to my Newsletter to be notified as soon as they’re ready! Plus my subscribers receive more freebies, discount coupons and fun content you don’t want to miss!

Download Your Planner Pages for FREE Here and Happy Planning!

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NEW Monthly Printable Planner Pages

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New Monthly Printable Planner Pages are Here!

As you may know, every month I design several monthly printable planner pages for my Classic size Happy Planner. I like to have these custom designs to really doll up my planner and they are beautiful without taking the time to decorate with stickers, washi or any effort at all.

September 2022 Monthly Calendar Free Printable Planner Pages Autumn Leaf
2022 Monthly Calendar September Autumn Leaf

Now, don’t get me wrong, I still love to use my decorative and functional stickers in my primary planner ~ and if you follow me you will see I show you a Plan With Me video on YouTube, highlighting those!

September 2022 Monthly Calendar Free Printable Planner Pages Autumn Sea
2022 Monthly Calendar September Autumn Sea

However, these predesigned Monthly Printable Planner Pages are a lovely way to save time in my other planners. Primarily I use these for my Social Media Planner and Client Planners.

September 2022 Monthly Calendar Free Printable Planner Pages Butterflies
2022 Monthly Calendar September Butterflies
September 2022 Monthly Calendar Free Printable Planner Pages Josie the Cat
2022 Monthly Calendar September Josie the Cat
September 2022 Monthly Calendar Free Printable Planner Pages Shipwreck
2022 Monthly Calendar September Shipwreck

If you love them and use them, please share and let me know. Share photos with #LarrisLivinLite or send me an email. I’d love to hear from you!

2022 Monthly Calendar September Free Printable Planner Pages
September Monthly Planner Pages

Best of all, if you have a request for a style or theme for upcoming months ~ Let me know! I would love to hear your ideas and make something unique to you and your planner style!!! Send me a note here.

August 2022 Monthly Planner Pages will be released soon, so be sure you subscribe to my Newsletter to be notified as soon as they’re ready! Plus my subscribers receive more freebies, discount coupons and fun content you don’t want to miss!

Download Your Planner Pages for FREE Here and Happy Planning!

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NEW Monthly Printable Planner Pages

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New Monthly Printable Planner Pages are Here!

As you may know, every month I design several monthly printable planner pages for my Classic size Happy Planner. I like to have these custom designs to really doll up my planner and they are beautiful without taking the time to decorate with stickers, washi or any effort at all.

July 2022 Monthly Calendar Free Printable Planner Pages Baby Faces
2022 Monthly Calendar July Baby Faces

Now, don’t get me wrong, I still love to use my decorative and functional stickers in my primary planner ~ and if you follow me you will see I show you a Plan With Me video on YouTube, highlighting those!

July 2022 Monthly Calendar Free Printable Planner Pages Elephants
2022 Monthly Calendar July Elephants

However, these predesigned Monthly Printable Planner Pages are a lovely way to save time in my other planners. Primarily I use these for my Social Media Planner and Client Planners.

July 2022 Monthly Calendar Free Printable Planner Pages Freedom Jets
2022 Monthly Calendar July Freedom Jets
July 2022 Monthly Calendar Free Printable Planner Pages Flag
2022 Monthly Calendar July Flag

If you love them and use them, please share and let me know. Share photos with #LarrisLivinLite or send me an email. I’d love to hear from you!

2022 Monthly Calendar July Free Printable Planner Pages
July Monthly Planner Pages

Best of all, if you have a request for a style or theme for upcoming months ~ Let me know! I would love to hear your ideas and make something unique to you and your planner style!!! Send me a note here.

August 2022 Monthly Planner Pages will be released soon, so be sure you subscribe to my Newsletter to be notified as soon as they’re ready! Plus my subscribers receive more freebies, discount coupons and fun content you don’t want to miss!

Download Your Planner Pages for FREE Here and Happy Planning!

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Curvy Celebrations

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Stampin’ Up! Curvy Celebrations ~ Three Cards and Tutorial

This Brand New and Exclusive Bundle is Available for a Very Limited Time ~ All Occasion Suite of Stamps, Dies and Designer Series Paper

I just received my Quite Curvy Bundle, which is just a part of the full Curvey Celebrations Bundle, and I am making a few cards for you. I think you will agree, they’re Awesome!

You can make Christmas Cards, New Year’s Cards, Valentine’s Cards and almost any occasion with this amazing bundle.

My personal favorite part of this suite is that they are CURVY, lol yep, no straight lines here. The most versatile set I have played with in a long time.

I have a list of the supplies below, so you can replicate any of these cards and create 100’s more. Plus there is a PDF download below showing all of the features of the suite.

Card #1 ~ You’re One in a Million

Stampin Up Curvy Celebrations Larris Livin Lite
All Images © Stampin’ Up! ~ Curvy Celebrations Tutorial Larris Livin Lite

See the full video tutorial on my YouTube Channel.

I just love this font, I am currently adoring the deep Pretty Peacock ink and cardstock and the Forever Greenery designer series paper here is just FUN!

Card #2 ~ Wishing You the Happiest of Birthdays!

Stampin Up Curvy Celebrations Larris Livin Lite
All Images © Stampin’ Up! ~ Curvy Celebrations Tutorial Larris Livin Lite

Now, I hope you will agree… This card is just stunning! It is crisp, striking, classic, clean, all of the good feels…

I used the Peony Garden designer series paper in a very subdued pattern of peonies in gray and white. Then gave it a great punch with the basic black cardstock, on a white background. The only color I brought in is the very light petal pink. So pretty!

Card #3 ~ Thinking of You Makes My Day!

Another card featuring the Forever Greenery designer series paper. Gorgeous! If you love teal, turquoise and all the deep greenery colors, this is one you cannot pass by without admiring. I also added some rhinestones from last year’s Noble Peacock suite, unfortunately, they are no longer available. However, I think the Holiday Rhinestones #150457 and the Rhinestone Basic Jewels #144220 will work just as well here.

Stampin Up Curvy Celebrations Larris Livin Lite
All Images © Stampin’ Up! ~ Curvy Celebrations Tutorial Larris Livin Lite

I hope you will make some cards with this versatile suite. I also hope my tutorial and photos have inspired you to make something beautiful!

Remember, it is not just making the cards, but we need to send them in the mail (or hand deliver when possible.) Now more than ever, we need to remind people that we are thinking of them, we celebrate them, love them and miss their faces!!

Just like I miss your face! Please leave me a comment if you are still here with me 🙂 and don’t forget to tag me in social if you are inspired by my cards, watch my YouTube video tutorial and give it a thumbs up if you enjoy.

Larri Signature

Supplies:

Supply List Card #1

  • Pretty Peacock Cardstock #150880
  • Whisper White Cardstock #100730
  • Forever Greenery DSP #152492
  • Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad #150083

Supply List Card #2

  • Whisper White Cardstock #100730
  • Basic Black Cardstock # 121045
  • Petal Pink Cardstock # 146985
  • Peony Garden DSP #152483
  • Basic Gray Classic Stampin’ Pad # 149165

Supply List Card #3

  • Pretty Peacock Cardstock #150880
  • Whisper White Cardstock #100730
  • Forever Greenery DSP #152492
  • Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad #150083
  • Rhinestones Basic Jewels #146924

Tools

  • Clear Block “H” #118490
  • Stampin’ Pierce Mat #126199
  • Simply Shammy #147042
  • Stampin’ Dimensionals #104430
  • Stampin’ Seal #152813
  • Any Die Cut or Embossing Machine or the
  • Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine #149653

Download the PDF Flyer Here!

Stampin Up Curvy Celebrations Larris Livin Lite
All Images © Stampin’ Up! ~ Curvy Celebrations Tutorial Larris Livin Lite

If you make this card, please post a picture and tag me #LarrisLivinLite

Can’t wait to see what you think… Happy Craftin’

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Stampin’ Friends Update

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My Stampin Friends… (part 5 ~ Stampin’ Friends)

So much news, so many updates and a lot of fun filled days on the horizon!!

First, here is a recap of where we’ve been, and what is still coming:
1.    Planner Friends Read Here
2.    Crafty Friends Read Here
3.    My Handmade Shoppers ~ Read Here
4.    My Stampin’ Up! Shoppers ~ Today, read below
5.    My Giveaway Subscribers and Winners!! ~ Still to come…

Bonus Days are Ending Soon ~ August 3, 2020, is your LAST DAY to Earn Bonus Bucks! Remember this is like FREE money! The concept is similar to Kohl’s Cash, you earn $5 in Bonus Bucks for every $50 you spend. Collect your Bonus Bucks Coupons and redeem them in August for anything you want!! See full details here.

New Website Coming ~ Stampin’ Up! has been promising a new Demonstrator website for a while now and it looks like it will be ready to launch soon! I cannot wait to share it with you ~ so you will be the first to know as soon as it is complete! So exciting!

Holiday Catalog Coming Soon ~ August 4, 2020, the Brand New Holiday Mini Catalog Launches. 

Paper Share Sign Ups are Coming ~ In honor of the new Holiday Mini Catalog launch I will be preparing a fabulous Paper Share for you. Sign ups will be ready soon and you will have the opportunity to receive ALL of the amazing new paper at a discounted price!! Stay tuned and get ready to sign up. You won’t want to miss this share. I’ve seen the new designer series papers and they are probably the best ever!

Card Swap ~ When is the last time you participated in a Card Swap? Or maybe you’ve never tried it? This is a completely free event (you just pay for mailing your cards to me for swapping.) If you’re not familiar, it is something that Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators do all the time. I thought it would be fun to open it up to EVERYONE. So, anyone who would like to participate is welcome!

The concept is simple. Everyone makes 10 cards (all the same.) You mail them to me, I sort them and then I will mail back to you a packet of 10 cards that were all handmade by your fellow participants. So you will receive 10 beautifully handmade cards from friends around the Country. If this sounds like fun to you, be on the look out for the sign up in late August.

So, that is a LOT of Good Stuff!

Also, if you missed the Brand New Annual Catalog Release you can still download a copy here. Just click on the photo of the new catalog in the right sidebar to begin your download. 196 pages of goodness is waiting for you!

Launched in June, I have been ordering some of the new stuff and it is just amazing. I am committing to share with you all of the New Colors, New Stamps and New Ideas I’ve been playing around with.

I will also be sharing upcoming Special Events, Online Tutorials, Special Sales, Product Giveaways and Discounts unique to members of my newsletter, and all the best Stamping news as it breaks. So you will be seeing a lot more good stuff in the stamping world!!

Keep Livin’ Lite!

X O X O

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Handmade Shoppers Update

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A note to my friends… (part 4 ~ Handmade Shopper Friends)

Well, we’re almost finished with July. Where does the time go? 

It has been VERY warm here in Northern California and I have been inside with the air conditioning on most of the time. However, when I play outside, there needs to be some water involved, because it is HOT. So, I’ve spent a little bit of time in the pool and have taken a couple river rafting trips!!!! 

American River Rafting

Spending time on the river is my favorite thing to do, so I may be going again tomorrow! Crossing my fingers….

How are you holding up? Are you dealing with the heat? What do you do when you need to get out of the house and what type of activities are you enjoying this summer? I feel very limited in what we are allowed to do right now ~ So what is making this summer FUN for you? Please share in a comment or even send me a personal email. We need to share some good ideas amIright?  

Now we’ve made it to Part 4 of my series of notes. Today is for my Handmade Shopper Friends!

First, here is a recap of where we’ve been, and what is still coming:
1.    Planner Friends Read Here
2.    Crafty Friends Read Here
3.    My Handmade Shoppers ~ Today, Read Below
4.    My Stampin’ Up! Shoppers ~ Still to come
5.    My Giveaway Subscribers and Winners!! ~ Still to come…

Now, just for you My Handmade Shoppers…

My little factory is still in business and I appreciate everyone who has stopped by to buy a Handmade Candle or two. I make small items in large batches, so when my handmade products are released to my shop they don’t last long. Large batches for this girl are usually 20-40 products at a time. Candles for instance take multiple days for me to prep and pour and I typically make 4-6 different scents, with only 8-12 candles per scent. After each scent has cured I will package them and work on the next scent, so it is a big time commitment. Each collection is made with patience and love. 

Some great news ~ my Summer Dreams Collection is going to be launched in just a few days! I hope you’re excited ~ Because I am thrilled! Stay tuned for additional details coming soon.

Some even better news is all of the amazing products I have been working on! I have been a creative, crafting, crazy person! I’ve designed and made prototypes, sent samples to family and friends and you are in for some amazing new products.

What are they you ask? Well, here are a couple ideas for you to ponder: Decorative Pillow Covers, Cosmetic Bags, Stickers, Die Cuts, Bookmarks, Templates for Crafting, more Planner Printables and much, much more!

Stay tuned and I know you’re going to LOVE all the new goodies!!

Thank you for all of your encouragement, feedback and support! It truly means the world to me when I hear from you, so don’t be shy…

X O X O

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Crafty Friends Update

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A note to my friends… (part 3 ~ Crafty Friends)

Hello Crafty Friends!

I hope you’re enjoying my updates this week. I have to say it has been really fun for me. I’m enjoying sharing with you and in return, a couple of you have reached out to say hello, share a smiley face and even drop me an email. I am loving the feeling of connecting with you. Isn’t that what we all need right now?

Mostly, I thank you for participating, peeking your little head in to respond back and let me know we are in this together!

So, today is Part 3 in my little series of notes to you and I’m saying a specific hello today to all of my Crafty Friends! If you missed Part 1 you can read it here. Part 2 can be read here.

So my Crafty Friends…

What can I share with you today? Well, first let’s figure out who I mean by Crafty Friends. To me, the Crafty Friends may just be the BEST. Shhhh… don’t tell the others, I may be playing favorites 😊 However, to me, the CRAFTY ones are probably the most similar to me. We love crafting just to CRAFT. We make a little bit of everything AmIRight?! We are not just addicted to paper, planners, stickers, sewing, journaling, etc. We like to dip our hands into anything we can find!

Crafty Friends

Crafty Friends can paint, sew, make cards, iron on stuff, use Mod Podge, staple things, photograph people, journal, Bible study, make soap, have Golden Scissors, probably have 15 different types of adhesive (for all occasions,) cut wood, use machines like Cricut, Silhouette, laminators, use foils, lots of sticker paper, may wear an apron, sometimes even goggles, and may have lost the feeling in the tips of their fingers from that darned glue gun!

Are you with me? We have “war wounds” from our crafty adventures, we have bled for our art (even if it was only a paper cut, it counts!)

My committment to you…

So, with you Crafty Friends, fellow warriors, here is my renewed commitment to you. I will be sharing more crafting tutorials on my YouTube Channel. This is one I have struggled with for a long time… but I figured now is the time. Get over it and just do it. So stay tuned for more of those to come along with easy to follow PDF tutorials you can save for your next crafting session.

Some of the projects I have coming up include:
Wall Art – using sticker paper
Mini Albums – for photos, memory keeping and even sticker storage
Planner Pages, Meal Planning and Planner Organization
Card Making Tutorials
Making Your Own Templates for Projects
And so much more!

I hope you’re excited and please give me a little shout out to let me know you’re here! Wave hello…

X O X O

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Tropical Oasis

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Stampin’ Up! Tropical Oasis ~ Thank You Card Tutorial

These were really fun cards to make.

The colors are so fun and the stamp set I used, Stampin’ Up! Tropical Oasis just makes me happy! Very Hawaiian in my eyes and makes me feel like I’m on vacation!

I’ll have a list of the supplies I used to achieve this look. There is also a FREE PDF for you to download below!

Stampin' Up! Tropical Oasis Larris Livin Lite
All Images © Stampin’ Up! ~ Tropical Oasis Tutorial Larris Livin Lite
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This month I am participating in Kylie’s Monthly International Blog Highlights! Woot.

How fun is that?! So, Please take a look at my card and tutorial below, then please Vote for Larri!

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I simply embossed the Terra Cotta Tile cardstock with the Basket Weave embossing folder, then cut a circle out of it (using the layering circle dies), sort of off to the right side, making a “window” where you can see through to the front of the card.

Then on the front of the card, I lined up my “thanks” stamp with this new window and stamped once with the Soft Suede ink pad. Then I stamped again with the Versamark and added the Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder before heat setting this greeting.

This is a terrific embossing technique for getting the exact color you want while also added a high gloss and raised image from the clear embossing powder.

The flowers were all stamped on the Whisper White Heavy cardstock with the Soft Suede ink. I then die cut the images and used our sponge daubers to just add a little color around them. I just dabbed on some Mango Melody, Terra Cotta Tile and a little Daffodil Delight.

The leaves were all stamped on the Whisper White Heavy cardstock with Pear Pizzazz Ink and die cut.

I then just put everything together. Added a layer of the Braided Burlap Trim, glued the flowers and leaves on top, then added 3 of the gorgeous Champagne Rhinestones to each of the small flowers.

This is definitely a multi-step card, however, it was fun and not difficult at all.

Supplies:

(all measurements in inches)

  • Card Base ~ Very Vanilla Cardstock 11 x 4.25 Scored at 5.5
  • Layer 1 ~ Terracotta Tile Cardstock 5.25 x 4
  • Scraps ~ Whisper White HEAVY Cardstock
  • Timeless Tropical Bundle Stamps & Dies #153811
  • Coastal Weave 3D Embossing Folder #151503
  • Seriously the Best Stamps #151712
  • Layering Circles Framelits #151770
  • Soft Suede Ink Pad #147115
  • Terracotta Tile Ink Pad #150086
  • Daffodil Delight Ink Pad #147094
  • Mango Melody Ink Pad #147093
  • Pear Pizzazz Ink Pad #147104
  • Old Olive Ink Pad #147090
  • Versamark Ink Pad #102283
  • Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder #109130
  • Braided Burlap Trim #151254
  • Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels #151193

Download the Free PDF Tutorial Here!

Stampin Up Tropical Oasis Tutorial Free PDF

If you make this card, please post a picture and tag me #LarrisLivinLite

Can’t wait to see what you think… Happy Craftin’

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Planner Friends Update

by In Crafty Things, DIY, Free Printables, Freebies, Life n Things, Planner Addicts, Planner Stickers Tagged , , , , , , ,

A note to my friends… (part 2 ~ Planner Friends)

So Planner Friends, a couple days ago I wrote and asked how are you doing? 

I also shared my feelings, how emotionally some days are good and some not so much. I shared a little about my thoughts, frustrations and some wins. There are still good days! I still have days where I get into my little creative factory and can really crank out some fantastic stuff… These are the moments that make it all worth it AMIRITE?? 😊

Well, I haven’t heard from you. So, I’m just saying… stay connected, reach out and give yourself grace to get through the challenging times. Life is good!

I also promised in my last note (if you missed it, please read it here) that I would be following up with a very short series addressed to each of these crafty areas: 

1.    Planner Friends
2.    Crafty Friends
3.    My Handmade Shoppers
4.    My Stampin’ Up! Shoppers
5.    My Giveaway Subscribers and Winners!!

So Today is all about YOU my Planner Friends!

Here are some of my plans and renewed commitment to you.

  • More Plan with Me Videos: I’ll be posting my Plan with Me videos again! Yay! I think this may be why you joined my mailing to begin with? I seem to have the greatest number of followers here and I appreciate you.
  • New layouts – Incorporating more Happy Planner Stickers and Teresa Collins Stickers
  • Fresh ideas – Going Free Style and just using items from my Stash to decorate my layouts
  • More variety – Incorporating more washi, stickers and even some craft paper ideas
  • More Free Printable Planner Layouts
  • More Free Printable Monthly Planner Layouts

Plus I have a Big Surprise just for the Planner Girls coming for you soon!!! I cannot wait to share it with you!

Hugs from me to you and I hope you will drop me a note back!

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Checkin’ in… How are you?

by In Card Making, Crafty Things, Free Printables, Greeting Cards, Life n Things Tagged , , , , , , , ,

Summer Sale and Printable Calendars are Here!

July 2020 Monthly Calendar Free Printable Planner Pages Summer Night
July Free Monthly Printables are Here

A note to my friends…

How are you holding up? I haven’t checked in on you in a while. Are you doing okay?

It is a crazy time and I feel, now more than ever…. A need to reconnect. How about you?

This whole, being quarantined thing… well, it has tested all of us in many ways. Emotionally, financially, and physically I have seen many changes in myself, my friends and my family. I’ve seen many people appear to be cruising right through this… taking all the changes in stride. On the other hand I have seen many who have been devastated, losing their job, even closing their business. Some even losing a loved one to the virus, or becoming ill.

I guess I feel I’m somewhere in the middle? I mean I haven’t lost a loved one and everyone is staying isolated and healthy, thank goodness! On most days I feel I am taking things in stride and trying to stay positive and take advantage of the “down time.” However, I also have had some personal blows to work through. I have lost a lot of income and am feeling the financial struggle. I lost a big client because they are no longer able to keep their business running. I’ve also struggled with my emotions and feelings through isolation and even feeling sometimes a little hopeless.

Where are you and how are you feeling about things? Share your thoughts, feelings or frustrations by responding to this note, or feel free to send me a direct message.

I miss the “good ol days!” Things seemed simpler, happier and mostly they seemed more connected and vibrant. I miss my family and friends. I miss feeling spontaneous and adventurous.

Today, my spontaneous adventures amount to an unscheduled trip to the fridge, or a random Planner Spread not using a predetermined “kit.”

I’m still planning and crafting though. Some days it is harder to find the motivation, but when I do work on projects I tend to feel better and it helps bring me a little joy, relax me after a long day, and sometimes it still fires me up with creativity and so many ideas to share. I just enjoy the moments when I can, but I haven’t found the drive needed to actually try to share anything in a while.

Well, as I began writing this note to you, it turned into a book. As I am now reading my draft it is clear I need to break this up into a couple different messages. I’ve decided I will send you a series of notes over the next few days to check in, say hello, and address each of the crafty areas that many of us indulge in.

Over the next few days you will see a message addressing each of these areas: 

  1. Planner Friends
  2. Crafty Friends
  3. My Handmade Shoppers
  4. My Stampin’ Up! Shoppers
  5. My Giveaway Subscribers and Winners!!

So please stick with me and participate in the conversation with me. 

I’ll be sharing more photos and more on social media too, and I’ll be announcing a new posting schedule for videos, tutorials, freebies, etc.

I look forward to hearing from you!

X O X O

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Teresa Collins Happy Box Unboxing

by In Crafty Things, Organization, Planner Addicts, Planner Stickers, Shopping, Shopping Hauls Tagged , , , , , , , , , , ,

Are you a fan of Teresa Collins? Do you live and breathe by The Happy Planner products? Well, today I am sharing an unboxing of the best two creations, coming together, since peanut butter and chocolate!!! YES! It is THAT Good!

Goals

We all love The Happy Planner for their beauty, function, organization, flexibility and all the yummy things that help make time management and organization fun. The best part is reaching the goals that we can set within their pages!

I hesitate to think that anyone hasn’t been introduced to Teresa Collins with her gorgeous and elegant style of planning products. She is an amazing lady who has built her brand with a passion and drive that is so inspiring and contagious!

Teresa’s brand is motivating, inspiring, elegant and purposeful; and typically centered around a palette of pink, gold and black! So chic!!!

So, these two collaborated, came together and created a Be Happy Box that is a Must Have for us Planner Addicts with a more elegantly stated push for positivity and Girl Boss-iness!

Teresa Collins Happy Box Unboxing
Teresa Collins Happy Box

Check out my Teresa Collins Happy Box Unboxing video and see all the beauty and function inside and then RUN to The Happy Planner website to get yours while they are on SALE! They’re currently 28% off, cheaper than when I bought mine at Joann’s with a coupon!

Teresa Collins Happy Box

Included in the kit:

  • 1 Classic Guided Journal
  • 20 Sheets of Classic note paper
  • 3 Cling Stickers
  • 3 Rolls of Washi Tape
  • 1 Pouch
  • 1 Mug
  • 1 Paper Pad (52 Sheets)
  • 1 Puffy Sticker Sheet (32 Stickers)
  • 1 Sticker Book (30 Sheets)
  • 1 Punched Envelope

Be Happy, Buy Your Box, and Happy Planning!

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NEW 2020 Monthly Printable Planner Pages

by In Crafty Things, DIY, Free Printables, Freebies, Organization, Planner Addicts, Planner Stickers Tagged , , , , , , , , , ,
2020 Monthly Calendar Free Printable Planner Pages

New 2020 Monthly Printable Planner Pages are Here!

As you may know, every month I design several monthly printable planner pages for my Classic size Happy Planner. I like to have these custom designs to really doll up my planner and they are beautiful without taking the time to decorate with stickers, washi or any effort at all.

March 2020 Monthly Calendar Free Printable Planner Pages Spring Lilacs
2020 Monthly Calendar March Spring Lilacs

Now, don’t get me wrong, I still love to use my decorative and functional stickers in my primary planner ~ and if you follow me you will see I show you a Plan With Me video on YouTube, every Friday highlighting those!

March 2020 Monthly Calendar Free Printable Planner Pages Shammrocks
2020 Monthly Calendar March Shammrocks

However, these predesigned Monthly Printable Planner Pages are a lovely way to save time in my other planners. Primarily I use these for my Social Media Planner and Client Planners.

March 2020 Monthly Calendar Free Printable Planner Pages Gir
2020 Monthly Calendar March Girl

I started publishing these as Free Printables for you sometime last year and I think you enjoyed them, but then interest seemed to fade. So, although I still design them for my personal use, I stopped publishing them.

February 2020 Monthly Calendar Free Printable Planner Pages Roses
2020 Monthly Calendar February Roses

Well, apparently these are way more popular than I realized!!! I’ve received several requests for 2020 planner pages, so here they are!!!

February 2020 Monthly Calendar Free Printable Planner Pages Kitty
2020 Monthly Calendar February Kitty

Below you will see January 2020, February 2020 AND March 2020, Monthly Printable Planner Pages! I hope you download them all and Love them as much as I do.

February 2020 Monthly Calendar Free Printable Planner Pages Heart Cocktail
2020 Monthly Calendar February Heart Cocktail

Also, if you love them and use them, please share and let me know. Share photos with #LarrisLivinLite or send me an email.

2020 Monthly Calendar January Free Printable Planner Pages
January Monthly Planner Pages

Best of all, if you have a request for a style or theme for upcoming months ~ Let me know! I would love to hear your ideas and make something unique to you and your planner style!!! Send me a note here.

April 2020 Monthly Planner Pages will be released soon, so be sure you subscribe to my Newsletter to be notified as soon as they’re ready! Plus my subscribers receive more freebies, discount coupons and fun content you don’t want to miss!

Download Your Planner Pages for FREE Here and Happy Planning!

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Giveaway Time!

by In Crafty Things, Freebies, Holiday, Shopping

I am THRILLED to be paired with 9 amazing women owned businesses to bring you the Winter Bliss Giveaway…

The Winter Bliss Giveaway

Details:

Friday, November 1st – Sunday, November 10th

Winner will be announced on November 13th and prizes & emails will be sent from each brand directly.

Participating Brands:

HazelCharmShop.com

LockardandCo.com

MGDCasualJewelry.com

DoodleDaisyShop.com

LarrisLivinLite.com

TheLittleDinosaurUS.com

SudsyGoat.com

MouseLovesPig.com

SachaAndCo.com

Prize Package includes:

Personalized keepsake ornament from Hazel Charm Shop ($60 Value)

$50 Lockard & Co shop credit

Unicorn Necklace from MGD Casual Jewelry ($55 Value)

Doodle Daisy Shop Nutcracker Doll & Book ($75 Value)

Pair of Winter Whites Collection 4 oz Candles from Larri’s Livin’ Lite  ($25 Value)

Hedgehog Baby Teether from The Little Dinosaur ($20 Value)

$25 The Sudsy Goat Soapery shop credit

$50 Mouse Loves Pig shop credit

$30 Sacha & Co shop credit

$390 Total Value

Be sure to check out these amazing women owned businesses and enter for your chance to win something beautiful!

Click the Link Here or the image below to enter!

The Winter Bliss Giveaway

First Look of the Beautiful 2019 Holiday Stampin’ Up! Catalog!

by In Crafty Things

Join me for ALL of the Inspirational Crafting Fun and GIVEAWAY!!

First Look of the Beautiful 2019 Holiday Stampin’ Up! Catalog! The catalog has been out for a couple weeks now, however, I haven’t seen any coverage of the amazing Cheat Sheet for Gift Giving ~ 25 Under $25. So let’s take a sneak peek of all the goodness and I will go through a full unboxing of each of the 25 Under $25 Gift Ideas. Stay to the end to see how to enter my GIVEAWAY! 

Download the 25 Under $25 Cheat Sheet HERE and don’t forget your Wish List while you’re here. If you have any questions please feel free to ask in the comments or send me an email.

Watch my YouTube Unboxing Video to see all the products up close.

Don’t Forget to Enter My GIVEAWAY!!!

25 Under $25 Giveaway!

How to Enter:

  1. Please “Like” this video on YouTube.
  2. Please leave a comment below the video.
  3. Make sure you are “Subscribed” to my YouTube Channel.
  4. Please subscribe to my Larri’s Livin’ Lite Newsletter. This is most important, as I will need your email address to notify you what you have one.

Good Luck and Let’s Have Some Fun!

Need A Catalog?

2019 Holiday Catalog Stampin' Up!

Download Your Free Copy Here

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Summer Vacation, Time Blocking and Your Creative Mind

by In Card Making, Crafty Things, Greeting Cards, Holiday, Organization, Planner Addicts, Planner Stickers Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Wow, where’d the summer go? Well, if you’re in California like myself, the heat has yet to let up, but the days are getting shorter and many are returning to school. I must admit I did take a mini vacation last week to enjoy the sun in Lake Tahoe. Such a beautiful place and when the heat is on, Lake Tahoe is the place to be!

Kayak Lake Tahoe

So now it is time to go back to work, get organized, and if we do it right… we’ll block time in our planners for the things we love. Of course our loved ones and friends, but don’t forget to block time for your hobbies and activities you enjoy. I find if I don’t block the time, my creative projects never get finished. Not only does it bother me when I don’t finish them, but it doesn’t allow me to express my creativity.

Only when I make time to create or dive into my hobbies do I feel truly fulfilled and often enjoy a great sense of accomplishment when I complete a project. Whether it is a greeting card I can send to someone to brighten their day, reorganizing a space in my home, sewing a quilt, or reading a great book… the activity you choose, doesn’t matter as much as the way it can make you feel. Sometimes the only creative outlet I have is setting up my planner for the week ahead. I highly encourage everyone to Block Your Calendar with some time for the activities that fill your heart and replenish your soul.

I highly encourage everyone to Block Your Calendar with some time for the activities that fill your heart and replenish your soul!

~Larri


If you need a little inspiration, be sure to check out my YouTube Channel. I have a whole playlist dedicated to Plan With Me Layouts featuring Free Printable Planner Stickers designed by some of the best sticker makers on the web. Be sure to subscribe to my channel while you’re there as I try to provide new content every Fri-Yay!

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