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Aug 18, 2016

It’s here! CLEARLY PLANNED by Taylored Expressions

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Good morning, crafty friends! It’s Taylor here today! The wait is finally over and I’m so excited to introduce you to our new Clearly Planned collection! We’ve been keeping quite the secret for the last several months and I can’t wait for you to try our newest products. Designed with planners in mind, our Clearly Planned collection has the same style and personality you’ve come to love from us. You can use them in your existing planner or start fresh in a brand new planner. It won’t be long before you’re hooked on this with this addictively creative art form!

While the core collection of Taylored Expressions stamps will remain in cling mounted red rubber, stamps in our Clearly Planned collection will be made of high quality photopolymer allowing you to see through to stamp these directly into your planner. In addition, we’re debuting our innovative customizable Sticky Notes, new acrylic blocks (including a 1.75″ round sized perfectly for planner stamping), and a load of stamps and dies all designed to work together to create planner pages that will keep you organized AND make you smile!

I’ve got some fun giveaways and a ‘few of my favorite things’ planned for today’s blog post so don’t miss out below. But first, I want to make sure you have the link to find our new goodies:

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So like I said,  I have two prize packs up for grabs:

Prize Pack #1 includes 1 of each of the Little Bits – Mini Frames

Prize Pack #2 includes the Number Game & Alpha Blocks stamp sets

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By leaving a comment and answering my question of the day, you’ll be entered into the drawing to win one of the above two prize packs! Leave your comment before Sunday, August 21st at 11:59pm PST. One entry per person. Winners will be chosen at random and announced on Monday, August 22nd.

QuestionoftheDay

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I thought I’d start the discussion of a few of my favorite things by answering the question that I just posed to all of you! In true PlaNerd fashion, I have 5 planners; Carpe Diem, Erin Condren Life Planner, 2 Happy Planners, and a spiritual planner I just picked up from the Michael’s Recollections brand. I know there are so many more planners on the market (and someday I’d love to try them all!), but for now I’ve settled on each of these for different reasons. I ‘scrapbook’ my week in the horizontal layout of the Carpe Diem planner, but I prefer the vertical layouts of the Erin Condren and Happy Planner for my weekly layouts of appointments and to-dos.

You have to answer this answer this question on what works best for you and you’ll see our designers using several different brands and layout styles on their beautiful creations in the gallery. So if you’re new to planning, check out the gallery to get an idea of the layout style that works best for you.

We’re offering the new Carpe Diem Posh Planners at the Taylored Expressions webstore. This planner is offered in six different color options and they’re currently available for preorder at a 15% discount!

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Next on my list of favorite things is the Sneak a Peek stamp set! These adorable critters were designed to peek in from the boxes of your planner layout or from within one of our four mini frame die cut designs. Or use the frames to highlight special events, occasions, or appointments in your planner!

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Plus, the card-maker in me loves that these aren’t just for planners:

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Sneak a Peek Stamp Set, Mini Frame 1, Mini Frame 2, Mini Frame 3, Mini Frame 4

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Next up on my list of favorites are the Sticky Situation customizable Post-It Notes. Each package comes with 50 sheets of pre-printed repositionable notes that can be customized with our Makin’ a List stamp set. These are great for keeping track of everything from a meal plan to an exercise regimen, or wish lists and grocery lists.

Makin’ a List stamp set, Sticky Situation 1, Sticky Situation 2, Sticky Situation 3, Sticky Situation 4

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I’m going to leave you with one more of my favorites from our first Clearly Planned release. I’m loving the Chit Chat stamps and the coordinating dies are a bonus! I used them on the above layout as a way to remember some of the funny things our girls said during the week. They’re also a fun addition to the Sneak a Peek critters.

Chit Chat Stamp set, Chit Chat coordinating dies

Thanks so much for joining us this week as we shared our big news. I hope you enjoy using our Clearly Planned products as much as I have! Now go on… ‘make your planner pretty’!

And don’t forget…

We’re launching a brand new newsletter dedicated to planners! Stay up to date on Clearly Planned product releases and receive inspiration in your inbox by subscribing to our Clearly Planned newsletter. After you subscribe, you will receive an email with a coupon code good for $5 off any one order placed in the TE web store between now and 11:59pm PST on Sunday, August 21st. It’s just one way we want to say thank you for joining us on this new adventure!

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  • Jacky Marlin

    I think that physically writing down what I eat and my activity helps me more than tracking it electronically. Fun new product line! I use different pages from the GraceWorks Purpose Planner line. We have an undated calendar and I would love to see how those numbers fit!

  • Herbert Azure

    Bullet journal apps help you to be memorable your every day and every second. The Bullet Journal is a system which is a to-do list, notebook, sketchbook, and dairy. It also forgave organization and customizable system. If you want memorable your every day and every second, you can see it. Today will give you some best bullet journal apps.

  • Kathy

    I’m not using a cute planner yet…..relying on my iPhone calendar and a planner book from the office store! I’ve seen some in Michaels, PTI, Sweet Stamp Shop, and TE, now. Don’t know what I may do about this

  • Larissa Heskett

    I have a Planner, but haven’t really gotten into decorating it yet!! SO IN LOVE with the SWEET Images and stuff!! Looks like FUN!!!!!!!!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

  • Leanne S

    Never used a planner, but need to make one for my daughter.

  • Helen Gullett

    I am new with this planner thing… I love the Carpe Diem planner 🙂

  • Dianne

    Currently not using a planner, just calendar on the IPad but I could be swayed to paper with these cute products.

  • Mary-Anne V.

    These planner products are so cute. I personally dont use one and if i did I like seeing a whole week at a glance. I can see these same products used on cards.

  • Stacy Buller

    So glad to see TE get in on the planner craze! I have bucked all the trends and ordered from 1Canoe2 in the past, but I keep coming back to the customizable planners from Personal-Planner.com because the paper is the thickest I’ve found and you can stamp almost any ink in them. I just got a blank Personal Planner A5 sized notebook though and will be designing the entire thing from scratch since I like to mix up my layouts and use all the cute stamp sets out there. Wish me luck though…the blank pages intimidate me (I guess I need some cute critters to make it less scary, LOL). Thanks for the chance to win some TE planner goodies!

  • Freddi Cygul

    I have a carpe dieum planner but use the inserts from inkwell. I also have a kate spade planner but rarely use that.

  • sherry butcher

    I use a wall calendar but the carpe diem planner boxed set looks better to me. Thanks for sharing.

  • Gale Kish

    Currently I use a wall calendar and a pocket calendar in my purse. All the new Clearly Planned products will work in so many ways. Love reading about all the different planner choices out there.

  • Vivian C.

    I’m using a spiral notebook. Sad I know. LOL The Clearly Planned ones are so pretty and fun. The Sneak a Peek animals are too stinkin’ cute.

  • Jennifer C

    I have used the Blue Sky planner in the past. I am looking forward to trying some little critters, the mini frames, and the sticky notes to jazz it up a bit until I can get my hands on your aqua one. All of the new products look really fun!

  • KathyJH

    I have a Happy Planner – I just need to use it a little better than I am doing right now

  • Meg

    seriously love these designs!! I use a Happy Planner, but I’m a newbie, so still figuring things out 🙂 thanks!!

  • Lynn T

    I have two Happy Planners, one with dates and one without dates, as well as a Erin Condren. I am gifting my Erin Condren. And, really like my new Faith Happy Planner that arrived today (it’s undated), excited I get to be creative about adding the dates to each monthly calendar. Another reason my favorite is the MAMBI Happy Planner – because you can add/remove pages so easily!! I like to create custom inventory lists, to do lists, and project pages. They even have a recipe book version I am considering, as I have a large unorganized recipe collection (hint, hint). Your new line is AWESOME and I am excited about beginning my new creative Planner adventure using the many new TE Clearly Planned products. Thanks!!

  • Jill

    I use a create 365 right now but it is 18 months and you have the 6 month gap of planning in it…too weird to me for that lapse. They had no reason for why they do that when I asked if I was missing something because my planner ends in Dec but I dont see one starting in January. Maybe I’m not seeing the beauty of missing 6 months or having an extra 6 months of wasted planner????

    I would love to be better at using it for work than I am but I’m trying. I see these awesome products as new ways to tell myself I need to document a birthday before it passes!!! I’m going to go check out the one you have listed and see if it fits better for me. My boss uses Levenger and got a freebie that I took cuz it was more “fun” looking that the professional looking one she uses.

  • scrapper al

    I’m not a paper planner user. I’ve tried and tried and there were only two times in my life that I was really able to use them effectively. That said, I am intrigued by the versatility of the Happy planner. Thanks for the giveaway!

  • Hayley Porter

    Right now I use the week at a glance calendar, it’s pretty boring and I’m excited to start trying some of the new products.

  • ionabunny

    Hi, I don’t use a planner but I probably need one ROFL. The carpe deum aqua one looks yummy. Hugz

  • Carri Daugherty

    I am using the happy planner right now. These items are going to be so cute in my planner!

  • D.Ann C

    I use my phone for a planner, but The robin’s egg and coral are SO pretty! I’d be tempted to get them to put drawing paper in and use for drawing journals. Meanwhile the Sneak a Peeks and those adorable mini frames are on my wishlist for making cards!!

  • Debby

    Right now I’m using a cheap little planner from Target but I just bought a Happy Planner to set up for next year.

  • Brenda

    My favorite planner is my calendar on my old MAC laptop. I can edit without cross outs, can be color coded, etc. and at the end of the year I print them out for a paper copy for my files. Love the look of all the cool planners out there, but my laptop works for me. Nice product release, BTW.

  • Jeanne T.

    I actually own a happy planner, and have for several months, but I haven’t really used it. With all these cute stamps and products you’ve released, that could very well change!! Such fun ideas. Thanks so much!

  • Angela W

    I currently do not use a paper planner although I do think it would be fun to have one to make fun and pretty with stamps! The only planner I’ve really seen is the Papertrey Ink one. (sorry- I know it’s competition) I like the three ring binder where you can add what you want and move some things into the next year’s planner. However, it is cost prohibitive due to the price. It looks like I need to take a look at other brands and see what all is available.

  • Sabrina Radican

    These critters are so adorable!!!
    I use the Create 365 Happy Planner Me and My Big Ideas.

  • Arianna Barbara

    Oh wow! I’m a planner and in particular way a stamp addicted!!! This combo is perfect for me! I love all your cutie stamps! I have an Erin Condren vertical layout. Love it so much!

  • Laurie B

    I have a Carpe Diem planner-the critters are so cute!!

  • Susan Lewis

    I love the sneak a peek critters. I have a Happy Planner and a Recollections spitural planner. I love Taylored Expressions. I work part time at Michaels. Thanks for adding me to your newsletter

  • D.Ann C

    My planner is digital, on my phone. However, I LOVE some of these stamps and they are on my wishlist for cardmaking… they’re gonna be terrific!!

  • LizD

    I don’t use a planner but I could use the clearly planned for cards. They would be so cute with the little frames and animals, sayings on cards. I don’t know how you have time for 5 planners. My phone isine. Sorry

  • Wahnita Hammond

    I don’t have a planner……with my busy schedule I should have one though! The new planner stamps and dies & dies are a reminder to me to get organized 😉 Love this new collection!!!!!

  • KT Fit Kitty

    I’ve been looking at the Happy Planner and I’m just waiting for a good price. I love seeing how people decorate their planners and I can’t wait to decorate mine!

  • Sheri Waddell

    I don’t curently use a planner but one I tried some time ago intrigues me. The 7 habits planner from Steven Covey.

  • Jamia

    I currently use a Clise to my Heart planner. I have recently picked up Heidi Swapps latest planner for 2017

  • Teresa Godines

    I have an old bulky Franklin Planner. I’ve been eyeing some of the new ones here and think I need a change. And those critter stamps are adorable.

  • ErikaS

    I currently use a Day Timer, Flavia designed, A5 size. Love, love, love, all the new planner products!!

  • Mary Borg

    I don’t currently use a planner but am very tempted to get one and start this fun way of planning my busy life. I really like the Carpe Dieme ones by TE especially in Coral. The stamps in your latest release are so cute and fun. I would definitely get into this if I won!! Thanks very much for the chance

  • karenajo

    I don’t currently use a planner, but could see that a week by week one would probably work best for me. These new planner release items are great !

  • Nina Oelke

    I love, love, love your new planner stamps. I recently got into the planner fun an was lacking in ideas. Your stamps are AMAZING. They will go perfectly with my Happy Planner. I so love your products. You are always right on the cutting edge of design with your paper, embellishments and stamps. YAY!!! Thanks for supplying the gift certificate to SCT for their prize today. I hope I win it, because I already know what I want. 🙂 🙂 p.s. Thanks TE

  • Colleen

    I have a Happy Planner for this year and I have an Erin Condren planner for next year. I don’t have a preference right now. The new stamps look fun to incorporate into my planners.

  • Iris Esther López

    I always had a planner when my daughters were little. So many activities to keep track of. Now I keep a Rifle Paper Co. planner. It’s very pretty but I have not decorated it inside. That’s something I would like to try. The Sneak a Peek stamps and the mini frames are great.

  • Julie L

    What a cute release! I am actually using a Hello Kitty planner right now! I still love the “paper” planner – moreso now that I can decorate it!

  • Julia L.

    Oh I do love the idea of planners but I know myself well enough to know that I would not keep it updated. I am so not good about having something like that to do on a regular basis. Even if it is fun, it becomes work after a while. So my favorite planner is the Google Calendar my husband and I share. We add our appointments to it and it makes things very easy to see what we’ve got going on whether I am using my computer or my phone. BTW, I love those Sneak a Peek critters! I think they will be very cute on cards.

  • Isabel Z

    My current planner was purchased on Etsy and it’s actually a calendar-a month at time glance. The boxes are large so I can use the new TE items to decorate and keep myself organized.

  • Carrie W

    I’m a teacher and right now I use the general calendar provided to us as my planner… But you have an inspiring new line that could have me making a one-of-a-kind masterpiece to make me smile each day!! Love the new products!!

  • Lee

    I don’t have a planner. I really love the idea of using yours….looks like great fun instead of just using my little plain note cards!

  • Sue Manion

    I use the carpe diem planner. Lots of fun and love the new planner stamps and just stickers and washi tape to decorate monthly. I am looking for a favorite weekly layout I like going across instead of down.

  • Denise Bryant

    Lots of fun things! I love the stamps and dies and the cards you have shown! I am not a planner person (yet!) but I love the look of the Carpe Diem planners! And it comes in aqua…. my favorite color! the Sneak a Peek stamp set is adorable and the frames are so cute!

  • KirstenNB

    I use a journal I found on etsy for tracking my exercise and eating for weight loss.
    And a Happy Planner for General journalling. I’m trying out a Bullet Journal, but not sure if I have the discipline for it. My Outlook calendar is for work and I’m a total list maker at work.
    Your new line is awesome for planners and journals!

  • Becca Yahrling

    I don’t currently use a planner, but with all the notes I write to myself, I should! I love the Aqua colored Carpe Diem planner … so pretty! Thanks for the chance to win some goodies to get me started…

  • Melissa Smith

    I’ve been using the Mormon Mommy Planner with Erin Condren elements- but I am really liking the examples provided above; lots of ideas!

  • Shona Chambers

    I don’t use a planner YET but love these ones because of the large boxes to write and put pictures into, as I’m definitely a visual person.

  • Pam Spradlin

    I bought the Carpe Diem in Marigold but haven’t received it yet. Looking forward to getting my hands on it since this will be my first planner.

  • Brenda T.

    I wish these had been around when my daughter was young. Would have loved this creativity with her hectic schedule. I would love the Carpe planner if I used one!!

  • Beverly Perdue

    I used a Franklin Day Timer years ago. I don’t currently use a planner. I keep my schedule and list of things to do and reminders on my electronic calendar, but I absolutely love the Carpe Diem style planner and how you can personalize and create your own style. It is like a “calendar journal”. I am intrigued and loved all of the layouts in the gallery.

  • Sue D

    Right now I am using a boring but practical Franklin planner.

  • Noreen

    I create my own planner each year. The fun part is deciding what papers and colors to use, and I always love the finished product.

  • Evelyn

    Love these new planners! I have used Day Runner and At-a-Glance, but nothing like these. I am looking forward to the new year to start one of these!

  • Rhonda

    Absolutely love Taylored Expressions. Everything is well designed and simply adorable!

  • Renee Byrd

    I love all your products. I do find it hard to find time to make “cards” and only “scrapbook” my vacations…so, these new products are things I can use EVERY DAY!!! EVERY SINGLE DAY!! I love them. I had already ordered a planner from Lori Holt and it has shipped. Your planners look marvelous though! I see your stamps will work with any and every planner and I am so excited that the ones I have already ordered have shipped….I am going to tackle the mailman when I see him delivering my goodies!!!

  • Mutzy Mia

    I use a Mary Engelbreit’s yearly planner. It’s a great little size to fit in my purse. The new little animal stamps are darling.

  • Maye M.L.

    These are fantastic, Taylor, congratulations! I have been a “Planner” girl, for many, many years. Even before it was trendy, and so demanding, I did a bit of doodling or documenting by attaching theater tickets or candy wrappers to mark special events. I am currently using several items for planning/documenting life/decorating: Webster’s Pages color crush personal size planner kit, monthly spiral-bound (cheap) calendar for card-making/crafting scheduling, a pocket size monthly calendar to keep track of appointments (though I am not moving forward in the year with this one), and a couple of notebooks where I am exploring Bullet Journaling for work. Have my wish list for a Hobonichi, a Kikki-K, a Traveler’s notebook, and a Leuchtturm 1917 Notebook A5 Hardcover Dotted Medium. Hope to achieve some planner peace after I have given a try to some of these methods, and with some fun stamps. Cheers!

  • Trina Flynn

    I’m having fun looking at all the new planner stamps. I just can’t decide on which ones I want to get today so I added a bunch to my wish list. The Happy Planner has really sparked my interest. It looks roomy so I can add more details daily. Between adding my sons appointments, stamping, and I love adding my colored projects into my planner my current Filofax planner is not very big. I had no idea Michael’s sold spiritual planners thank you for sharing all the wonderful things you enjoy in the post. Happy Planning everyone!

  • Cari C

    I love all planners, the one that has worked for me, is the one I make myself.

  • Mikel Adkins

    Wow reading everyone’s responses, I realize my planners in the past have been SOOOO boring! Maybe that is why I stopped using them the last couple years. I’ve used Day Runner, Daytimer, and the At a Glance ones. I love the beautiful planners you have on the site (right now Robin’s Egg blue is calling out to me!). ‘Time’ to start using one again!

  • Tona

    I haven’t used a planner for a few years now but after seeing your products I think it’s time to jump in on the planner craze.

  • Lisa Hansen

    OMGosh…I want it all! I currently use a BlueSky planner. This year is just plain black. Couldn’t even find a pretty one. This looks like a lot of fun. TE is putting the fun back in planning our days, weeks and months. Thank you!

  • Carla Hundley

    I’m loving all these new
    fun products! Love the
    Sneak A Peak set. I use
    a 16-month weekly
    engagement planner
    with Debbie Mumm’s
    Hootenannny Owls in
    it.
    Carla from Utah

  • Jean Marmo

    Not currently using a planner but might need to start! Too fun!

  • Kimberly Hall

    I use an extrinsic planner but after seeing this…. Looks I’ll be switching. Your stamps and planners look incredible and I may have to come out of retirement to buy them all! LOVE the Sneak a Peek set and Robin Egg Blue planner!

  • Kathy K

    I’ve been using the Sky Blue planners – I like the layout and some of them are very pretty in design. Of course I’m LOVING the new CLEAR stamps for planners so I’m considering going to the more customizable planner route now!!

  • renee milner

    I’ve been buying a different spiral planner every year. I want one that has a storage pocket/folder, which is usually a challenge to find. This year I’ve been using an adorable Curly Girl (by Leigh Standley) spiral planner.
    I really enjoyed seeing all the planner goodies y’all have created! The Sneak-a-Peek critter stamps and the miniframes are especially adorable, and I think the sticky notes will be very helpful.

  • Sharon Gullikson

    I do use a planner, but it’s B O R I N G black. I would love the Robin’s Egg Blue Carpe Diem one that you are now selling!!

  • Tricia T

    Fun new product line! I use different pages from the GraceWorks Purpose Planner line. We have an undated calendar and I would love to see how those numbers fit! I dont do much decorating in my planner, but I can see where my customers might think it was fun!!

  • Andrea1702

    These stamps are the cutest! I currently use a cheap, plastic planner from the dollar store, but I am seriously thinking I’m overdue for an upgrade. I really like the Carpe Diem planners, and the blue one is calling my name!

  • Valerie Bullock

    I use the Happy Planner and Heidi Swapp Memory Planner – love them both!!

  • deana

    I don’t use a planner, but I have several friends that do, I think this is a wonderful idea, I can use them as gifts, I just love the cute critters. My daughter always makes calendars for Christmas gifts, and these would work great for them as well!!

  • Jalayne

    I use a personal size Webster’s Color Crush. It’s the perfect size to carry in my purse.

  • Kelly Kennedy

    I’ve always just used a small,paper planner. Small enough for my purse.

    Thanks for the chance.

  • Traci Davis

    I don’t use a paper planner. I’m a techy girl and have everything on my iPhone.

  • Linda F.

    I don’t currently have a planner but I love the Aqua Planner that you have… and I’m totally loving the Chit-Chat Stamps & Dies & the Makin’ A List Stamps! Super cute products!

  • Chris Baker Cox

    I have been on the fence about a paper planner, but that Sneak a Peek stamp set may just tip me over to the paper side! I would love to have a weight loss planner. I think that physically writing down what I eat and my activity helps me more than tracking it electronically.

  • Amy Cooley

    Currently I use an “old school” wall calendar, but I’ve always thought the Erin Condren Planners looked cute with all the customizable options. Regardless, I could definitely use these cute stamps!

  • Broni

    I’m currently using an Inkwell Press planner in Flex (horizontal) layout. Love that company and what they stand for! Last year I used an Erin Condren standard vertical layout. I’m considering going back to the vertical since I’m a habitual list maker. But I’m also considering going back to my old favorite bullet journal! Who knows what I’ll end up getting!? Whichever I choose, I’m so excited about this release and am working on placing my order RIGHT NOW!

  • Maxine

    Blue Sky and electronic but I am going back to paper.

  • Jennifer Craft

    And to answer the question: I currently use a teacher planner because I love the huge spaces for filling in all of my daily information.

  • Teresa Doyle

    My planner is an Erin Condren vertical layout. Its my first one in years so I haven’t thought about what I’ll get next. I love your planner stamps, frames AND stick on notes. They looks amazing. Would love to try them out before I need to order my next planner and supplies! Thanks for the chance to win!

  • sharla~

    I love looking at the DT planners and all the different styles and designs. I currently have a larger Happy Planner….I haven’t gotten into as much as I would like, need to clean and organize and make a special planner space!! 😉

  • Jennifer Craft

    Oh my goodness! I need everything! Those animals are so stinkin adorable!

  • Susan Lang

    Sadly, my planner is electronic. But after looking at all these cute ideas, it may be an idea to keep one, more like a diary of what I have done, not what I have to do. Love these new items.

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