After the Pen - March 4-10, 2019 - Writing in my Big Happy Planner

I'm BACK!
Join me as I write in my planner each day this past week!
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Excel craft knife:
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The Happy Planner® BIG paper punch:
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Pentel Energel 0.5 pens:
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Tombow Dual ABT Brush Pen:
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Prismacolor Colored Pencil Set:
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The Happy Planner® Checklist Stencils:
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[@angelarhodes9948]

You've helped me so much!!!! I love your style and how laid back and transparent you are. I'm 62, just retired and am loving all you are sharing. Thank you so much

[@dawnswitzer1760]

I love the after the pen videos. It helps me to see that I can do more decorating and still document what happened during the day/week. And I'm happy to know I'm not the only one with things on my to do list for months!

[@ashleyhoover1319]

LOVE LOVE LOVE your videos! Need to bing watch all your old ones!

[@1kami2393]

I have been binge watching all of ur videos and I gotta say I love all of them especially the after the pens!!

[@allisonmcdougall5528]

I love watching your planning process. It's been a good reminder not to be such a sticker hoarder and there's joy in using them.

[@geriredlinger3000]

Always love watching your planning videos! And....WOW...Mary Ellen, your list reminds me of my lists...too much! I make a huge to do list & think I put far more on it that is humanly possible to get done, but I do try! Glad to see you back, but also glad you were able to take time for yourself & family!

[@ApricotTreePlanning]

Love your videos! And I love your style too... How you 'break the box' is really great! I am also 51! Great to know I'm not only one with kiddos leaving the nest! I'm a sticker kit maker (on Etsy) but I buy lots of mambi stickers too and your spreads are inspiring me to use them more!

[@mcdee1313]

I missed you but glad you got a reset. It is good to detox. I must say though that this spread is amazing. I mean like one of your best ever.

[@PlanningwithBumble]

Diane Neff thanks!! I loved this one too.

[@cherylrobertson5629]

I absolutely love this spread! Those flowers with the gold boxes! Just beautiful! Almost wish you didn’t have to write in it.

[@sunshine44smith54]

Glad that you're back...love this spread it's very beautiful.

[@vivaciousv1936]

Glad ur back!!! You needed time for you so I totally understand!

[@michelehammond8095]

Very happy you are back. Missed seeing your videos this week. Glad you were able to get done a lot.

[@mollys5146]

I love the lay out. So glad you took time off for YOU! But glad your back!

[@sandraaguirre8474]

Missed your videos but so glad you got the break you needed and got stuff done! This spread was gorgeous, I love these after the pen planning videos.

[@ilysseratner4105]

Welcome back! I hope you had a great week!

[@mikkigreene]

Yay, you’re back! Very lovely spread!

[@crystalyoung2139]

Enjoyed seeing how productive you were! I've got spring break coming up in two weeks, and I hope to be very productive as well. Must make those to-do lists...! Glad you're back!

[@annsmith5379]

I’ve missed you!!!! Hope you got everything done you planned to do. I really enjoy kicking back and watching your videos. Thank you.

[@stephaniehayek714]

Glad to see/hear you back online. Missed ya and glad you took the time you needed for you. Love the stop for some wine made it in there! 🍷❤️🤣

[@jennifermontiel3271]

This spread was amazing! Probably my favorite so far! ❤️

[@theraymondfamily9566]

What I have started doing is making a seperate To Do List. Work off of that list for the day. Then ONLY write what I got DONE that day on my planner To Do List. Makes me feel more productive when looking at it. That way you are seeing everything that you did get done. And don't instantly see what you didn't get done.

[@cgfllagc84857]

Glad you're back! I'm nearly 48, and I don't always adult, either. :-)

[@glennajarvis3397]

Welcome back. You were missed. Glad you had a productive week. Yes. Shopped 2 days. Your pages are very pretty.

[@JenJenBoBin]

Missed you and Bumble last week - love your layout it's beauty-full!!! I totally get needing some time away... nothing gets done when I am sitting on social media. I am thinking I need about a detox month!! lol So glad you are back love your videos!! Honestly I am glad to see a video that is NOT a flip through of the new stuff... I am ready to move on and see the products in ACTION! Now if I can just find that botanical sticker book I think I will have planner peace until the next release which I hope won't be for at least 3 mos! Belly rubs to bumble ❤️❤️❤️

[@ag6787]

Great layout, TFS. Missed you and Bumble, glad you enjoyed your time.🐶☕️👍

[@nydiadehoyos8930]

I really miss you videos this week i like to watch them

[@HRochester11]

Welcome Back, Mary Ellen! You were very missed. This spread is gorgeous!

[@sandrawaghorn9674]

Welcome back!!😊🎉🎈 I sure missed your videos.. totally understand about adulting tho.. blah! You do seem more refreshed and happy! It always feels good accomplishing and checking off tasks! The layout was lovely and fun watching it evolve day by day... tfs 🎀💖

[@irismato]

I really missed you and Bumble this past week, but I'm so happy you were able to get so much adulting done! Great job!

[@laurielyon1892]

Yeah!!! You are back!! I hope you enjoyed your week off!

[@PlanningwithBumble]

Laurie Lyon thanks! It was a nice break!!

[@tracimcmahon2288]

You cannot imagine my joy when I saw this video. Lol

[@PlanningwithBumble]

Traci McMahon you’re so sweet!!!!

[@kristenj3517]

LOL!!! I did the same thing!!! I pulled over at 9 and shopped and then finished my commute. That's hilarious! Pretty spread! We missed you last week :-)

[@courtneycurry5908]

So happy you’re back.

[@kelseymiddleton8562]

Yay! I’m so happy you’re back! Hopefully you are rested and refreshed and you did enjoy some time for yourself. It is very much deserved ❤️this spread is gorgeous btw!

[@PlanningwithBumble]

Kelsey Middleton thank you!

[@wandervan2648]

very pretty layout. I love how you use the MAMBI stickers because it gives me a lot of ideas. Hope all gets better.

[@jamiejunkjournals9316]

I've been looking for the colorful boxes book since it came out and my Michael's just never had them...until yesterday...i bought 3 lol I just love how versatile they are and how there's boxes to match anything you are doing!! I'm in love with this color scheme you've done...the pops of gold look awesome with the colors... thanks for sharing...im super inspired to plan this week now!!!

[@PlanningwithBumble]

Jamie Ostellino thanks! I love the colorful boxes book. I have three!

[@erinnbohannon9916]

So, there was a cat hair that I swore was on your desk but turns out it was in my phone. Also, I’m 42 and struggle with adulting. That’s why my favorite thing in your planner was “liquor store.” 😁

[@emmajones8524]

Erinn Bohannon the liquor store was my favorite too! I perked up when I saw that. 😂

[@erinnbohannon9916]

Emma Jones we’re hootch and spirits twinsies! 😂

[@PlanningwithBumble]

Hahaha!

[@itziagonzalez7487]

I relate to you so much, I’m 51 also and currently struggling with an unrewarding job and other life struggles. My planner gives me life and help me keep going no matter the situation. Love your honesty, it’s so refreshing. Blessings!

[@jurienafrans3328]

Hi, It is a nice sheet. I love your planning special after the Pen. It give me more inspiration. Thanks for sharing. Yes it is crazy 🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑 the HP is so nice that I like too buy everything. This is my first HP, in one month I have a addiction to HP.

[@TipsByMrsJ]

Your spread is so beautiful. I love the flowers. I had a whole spread for 3/4-3/10 but I never used it. I'm going to save it for next year. I posted a video on my channel about my planning journey. Thank you for helping newbies like me. And you are not boring!

[@joshoemaker64]

Glad to have you back! It's important to TAKE TIME to refresh & recharge ourselves. I'm sure what you had to deal with this week (taxes of your passed husband) wasn't an easy thing to do & I'm sure it was very stressful. It's good that you were able to deal with that while spending some quality time with your daughter & celebrating a couple of family birthdays. WELCOME BACK!!!

[@judyljones6257]

I totally enjoy you processing through your week. I too like to make checklists after the fact. Ornery grin. And I too spent a crazy amount on the new releases. My good excuse is I’m a newbie. I’m building my supplies eh? I was on as early as possible for all the must haves on my list that might sell out. And then I took my time to see what else I’d better get while I have the coupon. Thanks for sharing your week off! 🤗

[@abookabrewandcraftingtoo]

Welcome back loved the video

[@SouthernTeeTime]

Super cute. And Congratulations on your reaching 12,000 subscribers!!! Thanks sharing.

[@TABrownWV]

Welcome back. I ended up spending a little over $100 on Friday. I purposely scheduled a 1/2 day off work because I needed to get my oil changed on my car, so I had just enough time to do my shopping before my appointment. LOL!! I'm super excited because they are scheduled to be delivered tomorrow. Talk about fast. :)

[@anndoll221]

So hear you about the taxes. When my mother-in-law passed we actually owed because of her alimony check. I love that you are back and I saw the Instagram about the new recipe planner. I love the cover because I am a total foodie. I could have that cover as my actual planner cover.

[@PlanningwithBumble]

Ann Doll I’m excited to get that one!

[@towermanager4144]

I found a lot of what I needed at Joann's before the on line sale, but got everything else I wanted there - yay! I spent as much as you did or more and it's not a business expense, whoops, LOL. Glad to see you back, sounds like you had a very busy an productive week. Hope you got some rest too and enjoyed your daughters home time!

[@PlanningwithBumble]

Tower Manager thanks! It was a nice break

[@evelyndearmond9624]

I really like your spread this week.

[@michelled5102]

I really love this spread!

[@ashtangee]

I made 2 HP orders and I don’t have a KZbin channel 😉 Glad to have you back!

[@lisas3724]

What a relief to hear that others too shopped the mambi shop more than once this weekend....I was feeling a little guilty. It's nice to be able to get what we need in one place without driving store to store combing the countryside. Glad you had a productive week. Another beautiful layout. Thanks for sharing.

[@PlanningwithBumble]

Lisa Sanborn it’s well worth the extra money for me not to have to chase everything down

[@janreilly3186]

Welcome back.. Really missed ya..xx

[@reneep1031]

I’ve said it before but I love the after-the-pen videos! Great one to come back with. Also I spent 160 on Friday morning and it most definitely was not a business expense. 😳 But I love it all!

[@katyv4614]

I really love this layout! You’ve been busy..and you got a lot done, especially getting the wine! Lol. and welcome back!

[@PlanningwithBumble]

Katy V hahaha thank God I got the wine!

[@GigglesnGaggie]

Fantastic spread!!!😍😍😍

[@TeriChaffin]

this page is beautiful!!!!!

[@nydiadehoyos8930]

Love that spreed💕💕💕💕

[@karenleigh2138]

Great video and beautiful spread!

[@darniataylor7749]

I'm soo glad you're back, you were definitely missed. This spread is very pretty, I like those colors together. Sadly, I didn't buy anything on release day. There's a lot I want, but since I can't work, I have to budget. I was planning on getting a few things later, but my teen needs braces {darn her teeth}, so who knows. 🤷 Parenting is soooo fun. LoL

[@PlanningwithBumble]

Darnia Taylor kids always come before stickers! Damn!

[@sunshinemorrighan3290]

Phew! I was starting worry. LOL Glad everything's ok. Just venting here, I went on the Mambi site at 9:00 Friday morning and some of the brand, new sticker books were already out of stock. The limited inventory really grinds my gears especially when I see people re-selling the stuff for twice the original price on ebay. *sigh*

[@PlanningwithBumble]

Sunshine Morrighan I don’t like that either! Hopefully you can find what you need at local stores

[@debbiereid2758]

I saw my notification pop up and was over joyed because it was You! I did buy some sticker books on the mambi release. Glad you are back.

[@PlanningwithBumble]

Debbie Reid you’re too kind!!!

[@debbiereid2758]

@@PlanningwithBumble I have truly missed your videos!

[@CraftyBeginnings]

This is a great video and beautiful spread. I like this style. Tfs

[@cynthiacayton788]

Beautiful layout !

[@GinaLovestocraft]

Beautiful setup ❤️❤️❤️

[@lifewithvalerie21]

I enjoy the after the pen and watching you fill it out! I missed out on the stickers I wanted and one of the mini planners I wanted was sold out dang it! Maybe I can find them on Amazon or eBay? I don’t I’ll keep looking! They went fast!

[@jessicagoodwin3408]

Love these!! For some reason your talking or voice or something calms my anxiety lol 😍

[@HelloDuchess]

Welcome back Mary Ellen!!

[@PlanningwithBumble]

Duchess Duchess thanks!

[@HelloDuchess]

@@PlanningwithBumble btw ur the only hp planner youtuber who sparks joy and has finesse while planning. U have no idea how happy i am to see ur back..i finally have something to watch. Glad to knw u have completed those taxes filing 👍👍👍

[@PlanningwithBumble]

Very sweet of you to say...thank you!

[@TyB5]

Will you film a video showing us what you purchased from the Mambi shop??/ I hope so! I'm happy you're back! missed your videos.

[@PlanningwithBumble]

Ty B I did an Instagram story on it

[@michelleb3395]

Love, Love, Love this layout!!!!. I hope you don't mind I copy it into my own. :)

[@lorettataylor3374]

You were surely missed. Bumble also...❤️

[@lynetteplans7974]

Love your videos! I wish I had ONLY spent what you did buying new product. I'm a new planner and need more, right? $$$ I ordered mostly online at MAMBI, JoAnn, and Michael's. I got everything I wanted. I know some had trouble with online shops running out of product. The Early Bird catches the worm! 😀

[@joannaed77]

I've missed you !!

[@PlanningwithBumble]

JoAnna Edwards I’ve missed you too! 😉

[@gloriaclark4811]

Loooove watching your videos! I must make it a habit to click like on them. I have used some of the designs and if I don’t have all of them. I just make it work or go look for the sticker book. Do you remember which spread this one is from? I’m in love and would like to re-create it 💕

[@ashleyhaskins8618]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful video. I took a break from Instagram for a week. I just posted something today. I am off each week on Instagram.

[@SarahHarperScott]

Thank you for sharing! My father died late last year and my Mother is struggling with many of the same issues that you are.. estate, taxes, etc. I’m glad you focused on yourself this past week. I hope it helped!

[@PlanningwithBumble]

Sarah Harper Scott I’m so sorry for your loss.

[@jande14]

Beautiful as always! I do enjoy your during the pen (?) videos, but girl how do you write so straight without lines?! Mine start out straight then somehow end up crooked, which is why I have to use erasable pens when I don't want to 😕

[@PlanningwithBumble]

Jande Col I’ve just always been able to write that way

[@cpfingsten1]

What book were the beautiful flowers from?

[@PlanningwithBumble]

Cathy Pfingsten the new fun florals Pack

[@SouthernAngelsStamping]

Great spread!!! I haven't gotten to get any new mambi supplies since Christmas. Just don't have the money.😪 I have only 5 sticker books that I have been using and I sure wish I could get some new ones! I started doing planner videos on my channel but think there getting a little boring with me always using the same sticker books in ever video. I have to use a lot of washi tape in mine just to be creative since I don't have enough stickers. I don't even have the colorful boxes yet. With not making any money makes it hard for me to buy things that I need on my channel. Anyway.. I didn't know you were my age! I will be 53 this August. I thought most of the ladies who did planning were much younger than us! Glad to know there is another planner babe my age! I did a spread for the same week it's on my channel. Maybe you would like to check it out and let me know what you think? I am working on getting better at the planner videos. Only done 2 or 3 so far. It was snowing last week so I did a Winter spread using purples and the squad girls. Would love to get your input! 😇💜💕👍

[@PlanningwithBumble]

Southern Angels Btq. Yes I love seeing older planners out there too! You can still be creative with less sticker books. It’s all in how you use them!!

[@jacirogers9109]

What is an adult? Mermaids are not familiar with that!🧜🏼‍♀️

[@ndcoach29]

You do NOT look your age!!! 😮