Notebook day - Artbox giveaway *now closed*

How are you enjoying National Stationery week so far?  Today is notebook day so I thought I would show you the one I am using at the moment.  I write myself notes and reminders in my Filofax but I keep this notebook to hand for planning projects and listing the things I need to get them done.  I also use it to practice my cursive handwriting with my fountain pen, I am trying to improve how it looks. 

Notebook day

As it is notebook day Artbox have given me ten, yes that's right, ten A5 Sugar Hotel notebooks to give away to one lucky person!  

Sugar Hotel notebooks
Images taken from www.artbox.co.uk

Artbox are one of my favourite retailers for kawaii stationery and goodies, just look how cute these notebooks are!

To win these all you have to do is comment below telling me which of the ten is your favourite (in case you are wondering, mine is the burger and popcorn one!).  I will number all the comments and then use random.org to pick a winner. 

The rules: 

• Leave a comment telling me your favourite Artbox notebook - one entry per person please.
• The giveaway ends at 12pm UK time on the 10th May 2015 - entries after this time will not be added to the draw.
• The winner must contact me within 7 days to claim their prize or I will have to draw a new winner.
• The prize will be sent directly to the winner from Artbox, if any of the designs are out of stock they might be substituted.
• This giveaway is open internationally.

I would just like to thank Artbox for supplying this fantastic prize, if you want to thank them too why not give them a like on Facebook or follow them on Twitter if you don't already?  

Tomorrow is Get Organised Day and I have another fabulous prize lined up for you.  I hope to see you then!

World Stationery Day - Official National Stationery Week "Stationery Addict" mug giveaway *now closed*

It is World Stationery Day, how amazing is that?  I took this photo of some of my favourite bits of stationery and of course I had to add a Filofax in there too!

World Stationery Day

The wonderful organisers of National Stationery Week have given me one of their much sort after Stationery Addict mugs to give away today.  It is perfect for enjoying a cuppa in while doing a spot of doodling or as a stylish pen holder for your desk.  They have also been given out to some famous people so you will be in good company if you win one!  Check out @NatStatWeek on Twitter to see who else has one.

I'm a stationery addict, are you?

If you want to enter all you have to do is comment below telling me which country you live in and what you have done to celebrate World Stationery Day today.  I will number all the comments and then use random.org to pick a winner. 

The rules: 

• Leave a comment telling me which country you are in and what you have done to celebrate World Stationery Day today - one entry per person please.
• The giveaway ends at 12pm UK time on the 10th May 2015 - entries after this time will not be added to the draw.
• The winner must contact me within 7 days to claim their prize or I will have to draw a new winner.
• This giveaway is open internationally.

My desk for #NatStatWeek

If you want to find out about more competitions and special offers give National Stationery Week a like on Facebook and follow on Twitter so you don't miss out.

Make sure you come back tomorrow for Notebook Day, I have a pretty big prize lined up for you!

Pen a tweet day - Hungry Design notebook giveaway *now closed*

Today is #PenATweet day, simply write your tweet using your favourite pen, take a photo of it and share it on Twitter with the tags #PenATweet and #NatStatWeek.  Here is mine using my Lamy fountain pen.

#PenATweet day

Now on to today's giveaway which is from the lovely people at Hungry Design. I discovered this brand at Comic Con last month and I loved their cute designs and stationery.  They have given me these three notebooks for today's prize, aren't they sweet? 

Hungry Design notebooks

To enter all you have to do is comment below telling me your favourite item on Hungry Design's website so pop over and take a look around and then come back here to let me know what you liked.  I will number all the comments and then use random.org to pick a winner. 

The rules: 

• Leave a comment telling me your favourite Hungry Design item on their website - one entry per person please.
• The giveaway ends at 12pm UK time on the 10th May 2015 - entries after this time will not be added to the draw.
• The winner must contact me within 7 days to claim their prize or I will have to draw a new winner.
• This giveaway is open internationally.

I want to thank Helena and Andy for supplying today's prize, it would be great if you could support them by liking their Facebook page and following them on Twitter and Instagram.

I hope to see you again tomorrow for World Stationery Day!

Pen and pencil day - Zebra pens giveaway *now closed*

Yay today is the first day of National Stationery Week and the theme is pen and pencil!  At the moment I have a Sheaffer VFM ballpoint pen in the front of my Filofax and a cute mechanical pencil from Cool Pencil Case. 

Pen and pencil day

To kick off this week of giveaways the awesome people at Zebra Pen UK have given me a selection of their pens as a prize for today.  I especially like the Funky Brights animal print ones but I have to give them all away to one of you!  

Zebra pens prize

If you want to enter all you have to do is comment below telling me which kind of pen you prefer and why (ballpoint, rollerball, gel, fountain etc).  I will number all the comments and then use random.org to pick a winner. 

The rules: 

• Leave a comment telling me your favourite pen type and why - one entry per person please.
• The giveaway ends at 12pm UK time on the 10th May 2015 - entries after this time will not be added to the draw.
• The winner must contact me within 7 days to claim their prize or I will have to draw a new winner.
• This giveaway is open internationally.

Funky Brights, Fuente fountain pen, Z-Grip smooths,
Z-Grip Flight R & Sarasa

Zebra Pen UK are one of the official sponsors of National Stationery week, why not follow them on Twitter or give them a like on Facebook to show your support? 

See you tomorrow for #PenATweet day!

My week #17

This week I am using my Webster's planner, well not so much using it.... more like I wanted to use the gold weekend bunting sticker so I went with a gold theme and I knew it would look nicer against the gold and white of this planner.  I can't quite face moving all my stuff into the Webster properly just yet.  I did have a thought about why and what I am going to do but I will share that with you after National Stationery Week is over.

My week #17

Most of the week has revolved around me taking photos of all the prizes I will be giving away for #NatStatWeek.  I have also been writing lots of posts and getting them scheduled so I will have time to join in with all the fun instead of trying to write a post each day.  Yes I have planned ahead!

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Make sure you come back tomorrow for the first giveaway of the week, especially if you love pens! Hint, hint!

My week #16

We are finally enjoying some blue skies and sunny days so I went with a pretty blue theme this week.  The blue bird washi tape always makes me happy when I use it.

My week in my Filofax #16

I spent most of the week working away on getting things ready for National Stationery Week.  You can read a bit more about it in the post I wrote yesterday.  Make sure you stop by here each day next week for a chance to win some prizes from Zebra Pen UK, Nuco, Leuchtturm 1917, Dodo Pad, Artbox and a couple of surprises too.  

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Thanks for stopping by!

National Stationery Week - less than one week to go!

So as I have mentioned before it is National Stationery week here in the UK next week and to celebrate I have arranged some lovely prizes to give away!  

The week starts on the 27th April and each day has it's own theme as you can see on the photo below.  National Stationery Week is all about celebrating our love of stationery and bringing fellow stationery addicts together.  There are lots of fun competitions and special offers going on during the week, make sure you follow @NatStatWeek on Twitter to be kept up to date and their Facebook page too.  

Themes for the week

Last year I joined in by taking a photo for each day of the week and sharing it on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter with the tag #NatStatWeek as well as writing a blog post about it.  This year I will be doing the same as well as running several giveaways and reviewing some fun new products.  Make sure you stop by here every day so you don't miss out on the prizes!

If you are in London there is a stationery trail you can follow.  I really wish I could do it, look at all the fabulous shops that are part of it!

#NatStatWeek stationery trail

If you are not in the UK and are feeling left out, don't!  The 29th April is World Stationery Day, yes this year it has gone global!  Also if you aren't in the UK you can still join in in the fun, if you love stationery and putting pen to paper then please get involved and maybe next year we could be celebrating World Stationery Week together!

World Stationery Day

Thanks for stopping by!

Planner Friday - April

It is that time again, my new design team post is up over on Twine it up! With Trendy Twine.

Welcome to another Planner Friday!  Can you believe it is April already?  I am feeling full of the joys of spring this month and I wanted to reflect that in my pages!    

Planning my week

Products used: Check It Off Planner Stamp Set

At Home Planner Stamp Set

School Days Planner Stamp Set

Trendy Page Dots circle reinforcements

Washi Tape

To Do Tag

Memento Ink

Last month I mentioned a new set of stamps that I would be sharing with you in this post, they are these fabulous Check It Off Planner Stamps.  I have been having so much fun using this set in my Filofax for the past month but they are also the perfect size to fit in your Erin Condren planners too.  I especially like the hearts, stars and square check boxes, it is so nice being able to just stamp them instead of drawing each one by hand now! 

You can read the rest of my post here.

My week #15

Inspired by my Brimbles Box I went with an April showers theme for this week.  I also used the diary inserts from my Webster's Pages planner instead of my regular Filofax pages for a change. 

My week in my Filofax #15

I have been working away behind the scenes again sorting out things for National Stationery Week, apart from Christmas it is my favourite time of year!  I have arranged for some fab prizes to give away during the week so keep an eye out for those and join in with the fun.

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Thanks for stopping by!

Webster's Pages colour crush planner review

I will start this by saying I wasn't looking to buy a new planner! I was perfectly happy in my bright pink Original Filofax but I had seen the colour crush planners everywhere and they had piqued my interest.  Then on the Thursday before Easter Create and Craft dropped the price to £19.99 and I couldn't resist placing an order!  I received the parcel the following Tuesday which is pretty speedy considering Friday and Monday were bank holidays so that was a nice surprise.

I have taken lots and lots of photos for you because I want to show you all of the different inserts that come with the planner.

It comes in it's own pretty box

First view inside

Colour crush planner in white & the stickers that come with it

Gold interior and inspirational dash

Another dashboard so you can choose your favourite

First divider - write it down

This section has space for your thoughts, ideas
and dreams

Second divider - memory keeping

This section has pages for recording things that happen
each month, sketches, quotes & memories

Third divider - lists to love

This section has space for your to do lists, monthly goals,
meal planning & shopping lists 

Fourth divider - staying inspired

Pretty paper with a positive quote

I absolutely love these Dream Big pages, they're so sweet!

Fifth divider - calendar

Monthly tabs

A month on two pages overview with a section for notes

Behind the month on two pages inserts is more space for
notes and reminders

You also get a week on two pages diary & this
gold spotty page marker

Quote on the last page, a clear pocket, elasticated pen
loop & a little notebook that slots in the back

The back view

Webster's Pages logo on the spine

View from the top, look at those massive rings!

So far so good right?  Here are a couple of things I am not so happy with.

There is a gap...

... in the top and bottom rings

and the finish feels kind of cheap

The gaps on the rings are small and so far the pages aren't catching on them.  I have tried repeatedly opening and closing the rings to see if that would fix the problem but I haven't seen any improvement.  The gaps aren't big enough for me to complain or want to return it to Create and Craft but they have annoyed me a little, especially when the planner was tucked away safely in it's own box.  Also maybe I am being overly picky about the finish?  I feel like I got what I paid for at £19.99 but if I had brought one at the full price of £39.99 I wouldn't have been impressed. 

I do like the range of inserts that come with the planner, they are all pretty and practical but I haven't been won over by the binder.  Here is my list of pros and cons:

Pros

• wide range of inserts supplied 
• comes with a choice of dashboards and two sets of dividers
• the rings are gold
• the rings are bigger than the rings of a personal size Filofax
• it is pretty
• comes in it's own gift box
• colourful and fun

Cons

• gaps in the rings
• cheap finish
• the black pen loop looks out of place on the white binder
• expensive if you buy one at full price

Don't get me wrong, I don't hate this planner.  I can throw it into rotation with my other binders and use it as and when the mood takes me but I don't think I would buy any more of them unless the quality improves. 

Do you own one, am I being a bit harsh?

My week #14

I am still playing catch up after being ill so here is my Easter week!  I had more space for decoration than usual because it was a holiday week and I didn't have much going on.  I try not to schedule anything for while my children are off school, it always seems easier to get things done during term time.

My week in my Filofax #14

I used some of my Check It Off Planner Stamps for added decoration, it was the first time I got to have a proper play with them.  I think the double banner one is cute and I love the heart stamp I used to highlight the Easter weekend.  It is a really fun set!

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I brought a new planner on the Thursday and it arrived this week so I will be reviewing it for you soon.  I know I didn't need another one but it was on sale and I couldn't resist 50% off!  If you follow me on Instagram you might have already seen it.

Have a great weekend!