Spring Collection Filofax Domino Patent

I'm sure by now, you planner addicts have checked out the new Filofax Spring Collection. If you haven't get to it! There are lots of beauties demanding to be bought! I have had such a debacle in finding the perfect Pocket planner for myself. I came so close many times only to be let down at the last minute. 

Originally, I wanted a Zipped Pocket Malden because they are so beautiful and I liked the idea of a zipped planner. They look so nice. Unfortunately my TKMaxx didn't ever have any of these bargains so I missed out big time. Then I looked towards a cheaper alternative and fell in love with pictures of a Zipped Pocket Pennybridge in Raspberry. Then I saw them on SpeedyHen and I was elated with the price, so I ordered one, apparently the last one left in stock. When they went to select it, they found it was damaged so put my order on back order and assured me that I would be sent one when the new stock came in. This didn't happen and then I was told I would get one of the next batch and then that didn't happen either, so I cancelled my order and got a full refund. Then someone was selling a Pocket Aqua Saffiano at a bargain price, so I scooped that up, but it got lost in the mail. I really was having no luck at all! I gave up for a while, but then when I saw that Filofax had released their new range, I went to have a look and saw this beautiful planner that just couldn't be left behind.

Filofax Pretties: Covers and Feedback

While I've not been here blogging, I've been sewing lots of orders of my Filofax covers. The feedback I've been getting has been amazing and I didn't think it was possible for people to love my products as much as I do.

This has been my favourite one that I've recently made. I love it because the fabric is amazing and it matches my Domino Patent sooo well!  I was very tempted to keep it in there, but it had to go away to it's new home.

Here are a few others that I've made recently.

At the moment I'm just getting out the orders that I already have. I won't be making any over the Christmas period because I don't want things getting lost in the postal rush. After Christmas I'll be coming out with new fabrics and new products. I hope you fabulous people will continue to support me. I hope that 2015 will be filled with lots of success for us all. Without you guys and without my parents, who knows where I would be!

Your feedback means so much to me and I've had such lovely feedback. It's really given me a confidence boost in my abilities and maybe that's why the cases I've made recently have been the best ones I've ever made.

Recent Filofax Covers- A5's

These two lovelies have probably reached their loving homes now! The Dark Navy Spot stole my heart and I very nearly left my Domino Patent in there! 

I also have so much love for this one! I have a little bit of this fabric left, so I'll be making a couple of pencil cases to put up in the shop. I just need to buy some lining fabric for it. I'm feeling red polka dots maybe!? 

I packaged them up with this pretty cupcake tape! Perfect for keeping orders looking pretty, but also safe!

Filofax Covers

I've had a busy time today making these Filofax covers! I have two A5 sized ones to make and then I'll be all up to date and can start trying out some new things. I tell you, this new sewing machine is such a dream to sew with. There's no way I would have gotten 3 covers done with the old sewing machine. It would have driven me insane. I had such a pleasant time sewing these and I didn't even get stressed when I had to unpick some of it. 

I am in love with this print! I liked it when I bought it, but after making the case I LOVE IT! I have a small bit of it left that will be enough to make a pencil case or purse or maybe both. How many pencil cases do I need though!?

Just look at my Filofax trying to get all snug in there! It's not for you! It's for a nice lady on Etsy!

I didn't tell you guys about my business cards that I made the other day. Super simple, just used Word and then sewed some pretty fabric on the back once I'd printed it. They look pretty and they were simple to make if I need to change them. My heart beats for custom made Letterpress business cards but they're a bit pricey so these will do for now! 

Packaging is key! I hope that my wonderful customers appreciate packaging. Packaging my orders up is so satisfying and I just love the way it looks at the end of it all!

Once I'm all caught up on my orders, I'm going to try out some new things. I'll keep you all updated. In the mean time, if you want to order one of these, you can check out my Etsy shop- SoJoey. You can also request a different kind of fabric, by sending me a message on there.

Filofax Pretties: Week 38

I bought a new sewing machine last week because the old one conked in. I have orders to do and it came at a bad time. It's all good now though. My new machine is a bliss to work on, it's quiet and does what it's supposed to. I don't have to fiddle with the bobbin every few stitches. It's also very pretty. I'll do a post about my new machine later this week. 

So this week is a sewing week, I'm aiming to get all of my orders done and maybe a few extras too. I don't know what's in store for this weekend. I might have work but if I don't I think I'd like to have a craft day! You're all invited! 

My list for today seems to be going well, I already have taken the photos for my blog (evidently) and my letter to Mary is almost done! 

Have you guys got any exciting plans for this week?

Filofax Pretties: Using HEMA for Week 32 + SoJoey Inserts

This morning when I was thinking about decorating my Filofax, I had a thought that I didn't want to use my new things on Filofax pages. I wanted to use them on my pages. I haven't made personal pages for myself so I quickly rustled these up and printed them and then got to work! I really like my own pages so I should probably do some more for the following weeks! The only thing that sways me to do my own pages is the quality of the paper. I can't deal with not being able to use any pen on the Filofax paper. It drives me crazy! 

How nice is the washi!? I really like the text one! They're going to make my letters look extra special!
You can click here to see some other HEMA goodies that I bought.