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Moving Planner + Printable Kit

Research has shown that moving houses can be one of the most stressful experiences! Sometimes, more than a relationship breakdown, divorce or even a new job... And since I happen to have done this quite recently, I admit that the stress levels can be really high! 😬

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Research has shown that moving houses can be one of the most stressful experiences! Sometimes, more than a relationship breakdown, divorce or even a new job... And since I happen to have done this quite recently, I admit that the stress levels can be really high! 😬

Moving Planner

The way I decided to deal with this situation and go through this experience as smoothly as possible, was by planning as much as I could. I created a little moving planner which helped me to organise everything, and I successfully moved houses within one month. 

Moving Planner

In the last 10 years I've moved 5 times, 3 of which were to different countries!!! 😳 From my experience I know that you don't need elaborate lists. Just simple practical ones that will put your thoughts in order and that will help you go through the stages without forgetting anything. 

Moving Planner

So, I've decided to share with you my moving planner, in order to help anyone that might be moving houses and needs some organisation. 😉

This planner is the perfect way to get ready for your big move!

Moving Planner

Whether you're moving across town or across the country. It will help you to keep track of everything from your address changes and cancelling/ transferring utilities, to a countdown until the big day.  It includes 8 pages. 

Using a planner like this takes the stress out of moving so you can make your new start with ease. And the best part... it's absolutely FREE!

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Pink Ribbon Weekly Spread

Today I'm going to talk about a subject that's very close to my heart. And that is breast cancer. Unfortunately, cancer has affected many members of my family. My mum was diagnosed with a very aggressive type of breast cancer in 2008 and after a long battle she's cancer free for the past 7 years and I'm so grateful for that. That wasn't the case for her twin sister... My aunt was diagnosed in June 2016 and she lost the battle to cancer in May 2017... It has really affected all the family and we miss her so much... 

I was contacted by Julie, who is a breast cancer survivor, to create a weekly spread with the pink ribbon. I was very happy to create one for her, and I thought that, since October is the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month,  I could share it with all of you.

Pink Ribbon Weekly Spread

Today I'm going to talk about a subject that's very close to my heart - and that is breast cancer. Unfortunately, cancer has affected many members of my family. My mum was diagnosed with a very aggressive type of breast cancer in 2008 and after a long battle she's cancer free for the past 7 years and I'm so grateful for that. That wasn't the case though for her twin sister... My aunt was diagnosed in June 2016 and she lost the battle to cancer in May 2017... It has really affected all the family and we miss her so much... 

I was contacted by Julie, who is a breast cancer survivor, to create a weekly spread with the pink ribbon. I was very happy to create one for her, and I thought that, since October is the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month,  I could share it with all of you. 

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I've created 4 different versions for you: 

  • An A5 size with pink dotted grid
  • A Letter size with pink dotted grid
  • A Letter size with white background
  • A Letter size with white background and coloured ribbon

In the first 3 I left the ribbon and the designs in it in black and white, so that you can go ahead and colour it yourself in order to add your own touch to it. 

You can get your FREE printable by subscribing to my Newsletter. If you're already a subscriber, you can find the printable in the Resourses Library.

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I'd like to thank Julie for her idea and also I'd like to say to everyone that has been through this horrible disease that you are an inspiration for all of us with your courage and determination

Thank you.

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FREE Valentine's Day Brush Lettering Worksheet

Sharing with you a FREE Valentine's Day Brush Lettering Worksheet so that you can create something special for your loved one :) - www.christina77star.co.uk

For today's post I collaborated once again with the lovely Olivia from RandomOlive. Since Valentine's Day is coming up soon (is it really??? Time flies by!!!), I thought it would be fun to create something for our loved ones, using brush lettering.

Sharing with you a FREE Valentine's Day Brush Lettering Worksheet so that you can create something special for your loved one :) - www.christina77star.co.uk

I chose the phrase: 'I love you to the moon and back', which I find very appropriate :) The idea is to practice (and then practice some more!) in order to be able to recreate this phrase and turn it into a lovely diy Valentine's card. Or you can even frame it and make it even more special.

Sharing with you a FREE Valentine's Day Brush Lettering Worksheet so that you can create something special for your loved one :) - www.christina77star.co.uk

I like to use my Tombow Dual Brush pens in order to practice my hand lettering. Or you can use paint brushes and paint, like Olivia does. The trick is to hold the marker in a 45 degree angle. I also hold it quite far up - that helps with the thick downward strokes.

If one of your goals is to better your brush lettering and hand lettering, then maybe you should check the Comprehensive Brush Letter Practic Guide out. It promises to turn you into a pro in 45 days! Olivia even gives you a schedule to stay on track. Perfect!

Click here to download your FREE Valentine's Day Brush Lettering Worksheet

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Collaboration: Christmas Card Free Printable

Free Christmas Cards Printable! - www.christina77star.co.uk

For today's post I've collaborated again with the lovely Olivia from RandomOlive to create something extra special for you. After seeing how many people enjoyed our last collaboration, with the Free Hand Lettering Practice Guide for your bullet journal, I decided to reach out to her and ask her to create a Free Christmas Card printable for all of you!

Free Christmas Cards Printable! - www.christina77star.co.uk

For me the most important part of giving or receiving is the card. It's what's written inside the card that matters most. Nowadays, people find it easy to go and buy expensive gifts, but they struggle to open up their heart and put it on paper. So this year, take some more time when you write your Xmas card, and make sure your message is thoughtful and meaningful for the person you're giving it to.

Free Christmas Cards Printable! - www.christina77star.co.uk

The card is super easy to make. All you'll need is some card paper (light coloured so that the message shows properly), pencil, ruler and a printer. The cards will print best on A4 size paper and they come in two sizes - A4 and 7.2x10.5cm. If you choose the smaller size, you should cut them out where it's shown on the corners like I have below. If you want a bigger card and you can go for the A4 size. You can always snip them down to the size you want, to fit your envelope.

Free Christmas Cards Printable! - www.christina77star.co.uk

Then all you have to do is to fold them in half, and there you have it!

Free Christmas Cards Printable! - www.christina77star.co.uk


Click here to download your FREE Christmas Card!


I love Olivia's hand lettering practice sheets and I've been using them almost daily to better my hand lettering. If one of your goals is to better your brush lettering and hand lettering, then maybe you should check the Comprehensive Brush Letter Practic Guide out. It promises to turn you into a pro in 45 days! Olivia even gives you a schedule to stay on track. It's also the perfect Christmas gift!




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Free Christmas Cards Printable! - www.christina77star.co.uk


Hope you like the card, and that it will make someone you love smile.
Happy Holidays xoxo



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Christmas Gift Tags - Free Printable

Free printable Christmas gift tags by christina77star.co.uk

The holiday season is already here and I can't believe it's only three weeks till Christmas! I'm so excited! This is the time that I start buying the Christmas presents for all my family and friends, and I'm usually running in and out of shops with a big smile on my face or happily searching online for the perfect presents for each one. This year I've decided to make it a bit more personal with some gift tags that I've made myself. And in the Christmas spirit of giving, I'd like to share them with you too! :)

Free printable Christmas gift tags by christina77star.co.uk

They're so easy to make and cute as a pie! All you'll need is a pair of scissors, some ribbon or twine, and a hole puncher.

Free printable Christmas gift tags by christina77star.co.uk

Cut the tags with the scissors, and then with a hole puncher make a circle cut where it's marked. You can leave the black line around the tag or cut through it - it's totally up to you.

Free printable Christmas gift tags by christina77star.co.uk

You can also personalize your tags, by adding some coloured paper at the back of them that matches with the colour of your ribbon. That will make them extra festive!

Free printable Christmas gift tags by christina77star.co.uk


Free printable Christmas gift tags by christina77star.co.uk


Let me know in the comments below if you liked the gift tags. You can also share pictures of your presents as well! Don't forget, the most important part is the message you'll write at the back of the tag to the people you love. ;)




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Collaboration: Free Brush Letter Practice Guide for your Bullet Journal

Free Brush Lettering Practice Printable with Bullet Journal spread titles - www.christina77star.co.uk

For today's post I collaborated with the lovely Olivia from RandomOlive. I've talked in a previous post about my obsession with handlettering, so when Olivia asked me to share a Free Brush Letter Practice Guide on my blog I was over the moon!

Hand Lettering for your Bullet Journal - www.christina77star.net

When I had to think of the phrases or words I'd like to have in this Free Printable, I knew I had to make it relevant to my bullet journaling. So, I've chosen titles that are very often used in various spreads like: gratitude log, monthly focus, future log, habit tracker and monthly challenges. The idea is to practice (and then practice some more!) in order to be able to recreate these titles in your bullet journal. :)

Free Brush Lettering Practice Printable with Bullet Journal spread titles - www.christina77star.co.uk

I decided to use my Tombow Dual Brush pens in order to practice my hand lettering. I know Olivia uses paint brushes and paint (and I love it!), but I think they are not that practical for a bullet journal, so I prefer using my Tombow markers instead.

Hand Lettering for your Bullet Journal - www.christina77star.net

The trick is to hold the marker in a 45 degree angle. I also hold it quite far up - that helps with the thick downward strokes.

Free Brush Lettering Practice Printable with Bullet Journal spread titles - www.christina77star.co.uk

If you like this, Olivia also has a Practice Guide for the days and months, which I think can be really usefull for your dailies and monthlies. You can make them look pretty and colourful in no time ;)

Lastly, if one of your goals is to better your brush lettering and hand lettering, then maybe you should check the Comprehensive Brush Letter Practic Guide out. It promises to turn you into a pro in 45 days! Olivia even gives you a schedule to stay on track. Perfect!

Download your FREE Brush Letter Practice Guide:

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Brush Lettering Practice Guide

This practice guide has everything you need to practice and improve your brush lettering skills. In formats both for printing and for your iPad.


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