Let’s Create a Halloween Themed Planner Spread
Supplies Needed
Basic Black Cardstock
Pumpkin Pie Cardstock
Petunia Pop Cardstock
Black Ink Pad
Spooky Suite Collection
Misty Moonlight Stamp Pad or Fresh Freesia Stamp Pad
Multipurpose Adhesive
Stampin’ Up! Trimmer
Basic crafting tools (glue, wipes, snips)
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Die cut out some castles, bats and others
Fussy cut desired images from the DSP pack
Layering
Start layering up your die cuts and fussy cut images
Once you are happy with position commit to gluing them down
Finishing Touches
Embellish to your liking!
Add a touch of wink of stella too if you wish!
Just remember to leave enough space so that you can still write your plans in there!!
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Why I like to plan and Planning Tips
Planning offers numerous benefits that can significantly improve both personal and professional outcomes:
Clarity and Direction Planning helps you define clear goals and establish a roadmap to achieve them. It transforms vague ideas into concrete steps, making it easier to understand what needs to be done and when.
Better Resource Management When you plan ahead, you can allocate time, money, and energy more efficiently. This prevents wasteful spending and helps you prioritize what matters most.
Reduced Stress and Anxiety Having a plan reduces uncertainty and the mental burden of constantly figuring out what to do next. It provides a sense of control and preparedness that can significantly lower stress levels.
Improved Decision Making Planning forces you to think through potential scenarios and consequences before they arise. This leads to more thoughtful, strategic decisions rather than reactive ones.
Enhanced Productivity With a clear plan, you can focus on execution rather than constantly deciding what to do next. This eliminates decision fatigue and keeps you moving toward your objectives.
Risk Mitigation Planning helps you identify potential obstacles and develop contingency strategies. You can spot problems before they become crises and prepare solutions in advance.
Better Time Management Planning reveals how long tasks actually take and helps you create realistic schedules. It also helps you identify time-wasters and inefficient processes.
Increased Accountability Written plans create accountability to yourself and others. They make it easier to track progress and stay committed to your goals.
Greater Flexibility Paradoxically, having a plan makes you more adaptable. When you know your desired outcome and have mapped the route, you can more easily adjust your approach when circumstances change.
The key is finding the right balance between thorough planning and maintaining flexibility to adapt as situations evolve.
Check out yesterday’s blog post “Let’s Talk About Benefits of Planning” to get you started on this journey. Click the link below.
https://smithscraftycreations.com/2025/06/26/lets-talk-about-the-benefits-of-planning/
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