We’ll help you learn the ropes
Growing your product line can be daunting — we’ll keep you from getting in over your head.
A copper-bottomed boat was once considered the safest, most reliable way to make a sailing journey —
IT WAS EVEN THOUGHT CERTAIN TO SUCCEED.
As you set your sights on growing your business, developing your dream planner, and expanding your product line, our team is by your side supporting you at every turn.
OUR MOTTO
Work hard, be kind, and go the extra mile.
(Seriously, that’s what we set out to do every day.)
At Copper Bottom Design Co., we help small business owners turn their dreams into reality — and turn a profit as they do it.
Sure, we specialize in the design of day planners, stationery products, and all the fun accessories to go with them — plus, we’re masters of managing overseas production . . .
. . . but what matters most to us is why our clients do what they do.
Whether it’s prioritizing your family, serving others, or living out your calling — we know things aren’t as simple as a few pretty pages of paper.
We believe in handing off the design, planning & overseas production-related tasks that don’t belong on your already-full plate — we know you’ve got a long to-do list of responsibilities that have to be yours (not to mention Mom-ing, personal life-ing, resting, etc).
We help jettison the confusion and burdensome details that don’t need to be yours by handling the top-to-bottom design of your planners & products, as well as minding all the details of the production process.
Around here, we don’t let awesome ideas die just because business owners don’t have the time and know-how to navigate the process.
MEET THE CREW
Fans of smooth sailing, with a slight paper obsession.
Heather Harris
Founder, President & Expert in All Things Planners
An avid organizer, list maker, and devoted print girl, I’ve spent nearly two decades specializing in the design & production of quality day planners. I arrived at the world of fine stationery by way of Graphic Image, where I worked for clients like Barney’s, Brooks Brothers, and Tiffany & Co., and I eventually moved on to an in-house executive role at momAgenda. My love of high-end paper products is a near-obsession: I love getting a front-row seat to watch a carefully crafted design become a beautiful, functional part of our daily lives.
Creating new products is why I started Copper Bottom Design Co. in 2016. Each client project is a unique, personalized experience that can include everything from customizing designs to helping you choose the right materials to turn your idea into a real product.
When I’m not helping our Copper Bottom clients bring their dreams to life, you can find me binge-watching a new docuseries, researching the latest trending skincare products, or cooking up a new recipe to feed my favorite hungry guys, i.e. my husband & stepsons.
Amy Michel
Manager of Editorial & Production
Amy has always enjoyed reading & writing — but it took some time for her to turn that love into a career. Fun fact? She worked for the State of California as a 911 dispatcher after college, but after getting married and starting a family, she craved a job that would allow her to be a stay-at-home mom, while still having an outlet for her creativity & strategic thinking.
Her love of reading gave her direction, and she studied to become a freelance editor. Having done plenty of pro-bono work for friends and family, editing everything from resumes to essays to actual novels, she joined the team at Copper Bottom Design Co. and never looked back.
Amy lives near Lexington, Kentucky, with her husband, Sam, and their 3 kids. When she’s not at her desk, you’ll find her reading fiction of all varieties, or sipping iced tea, or playing board games with family and friends.
Jenna Murillo
Planner Design Specialist
Jenna has been designing planners for over 7 years. Fun fact, she first connected with Heather back in 2016 when she had questions about overseas shipping for her own line of planners!
Since then, Jenna has transitioned away from her own planner shop to focus her design talents and love of marketing on helping others bring their dream planner and business to life instead — a transition that came at the perfect time as she and her husband decided to grow their family.
After a few years in St. Louis and many more in Kansas City, they moved back to be near family in southern Indiana, and it’s safe to say Jenna’s completely obsessed with the people and places they’ve met in this journey together. Today, she’s a mama to two girls who are the sweetest little sister bffs and wife to her college sweetheart, sharing her love of design and desire to beautify daily life in all that she does.
Amy Carlisle
OPERATIONS ManageR & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Amy developed a deep love for reading and words during her childhood before studying English Literature at Wells College. After some twists and turns, she embarked on a career in children’s book publishing, first at Candlewick Press and then at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
She has shepherded hundreds of books for children of all ages through the pre-press stages, keeping books on schedule while overseeing the copyediting and proofreading of every word. Amy joined the Copper Bottom team in 2017 and supports our clients with eagle-eyed pre-production edits that keep her mind and passion for words, dates, and deadlines active.
Amy lives in Western Massachusetts, where she enjoys taking long walks & deep breaths in the country air (after 7 years in NYC), and spending time with her smart and sassy sisters and new friends (swiftly becoming dear old friends!), often while gallivanting around the Pioneer Valley.
“Not only is their work impeccable, the Copper Bottom Design Co. team is an absolute joy to work with. I couldn’t have done this without them.”
Carina Lawson | Ponderlily
TRUSTED BY BRANDS YOU KNOW & LOVE
Our clients often tell us they’d be lost without us, but truth be told —
The work we get to do each day is the highlight of our careers.
Serve Well
We provide a service to our clients that goes beyond design & production and brings clarity & calm to their business.
Beauty in the Details
We are attentive & detail-oriented so our clients don’t have to worry about the finer points of the process.
Humility & Kindness
We bring a sense of warmth to business.
Artistic Problem-Solving
We’re creative not just in our designs, but in our solutions to our clients’ and their customers’ problems.
Value-Driven
We deliver on the investment our clients make, and we seek to make working with us worth every penny.
FREE GUIDE AVAILABLE NOW
•
FREE GUIDE AVAILABLE NOW
•
FREE GUIDE AVAILABLE NOW • FREE GUIDE AVAILABLE NOW •
5 Things Your Day Planner
MUST Include — if it’s gonna sell.
When you’re creating a custom product like a planner from scratch,
these are five things you need to make sure you include.
(Don’t worry — we’re talking about the fun stuff!)