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How to make planner stickers (ecourse with step by step tutorials, favorite resources, worksheets etc.!)
I've been making planner stickers since 2013. I've made hundreds of planner stickers in that time - everything from icons to sidebars to checklists to headers to themed sticker kits and everything in between.Over the 4 years I've been making stickers people always ask me something along the lines of: 'these are cute, are they [...]
Planning by category and task, rather than by day (52 planners in 52 weeks - week 5)
With attending the Brisbane Planner Markets and launching How to Make Planner Stickers ecourse I've fallen a bit behind in posting for the 52 planner in 52 weeks challenge so let's change that in this post!Week 5For week 5, I was intending to pre-plan my week by jotting down everything I had to get done [...]
Custom Erin Condren Planner Cover versus DIY planner cover: which is better?
A while back I did an Erin Condren haul which included a planner with a custom cover.I designed the cover in Photoshop (similar covers are available in my Etsy shop), uploaded it to their website (I shared a video walk through on how to do that in this post) then had them print and ship [...]
How to choose a binding system for your planner (comparison and which one I like the most)
When choosing a planner, one of the most important things to consider (after the daily/weekly spread layout and the pretty cover of course!) is the type of binding.There are a quite a few binding systems available for planners these days including: DiscboundSpiralRing bindWireCoilIf you’re trying to choose the best planner system for you, let’s take a [...]
Planning using the Horizontal Erin Condren Life Planner (52 Planners in 52 Weeks - Week 6)
Stickers, oh how I've missed you! After trying no sticker spreads in weeks 1 to 5 of this challenge I was ready to go back to planning using my favorite type of stickers - icons!This week I used the Erin Condren Horizontal Life Planner. I'd previously used the vertical version and didn't like it (I [...]
How to prepare and plan for a craft show, trade show or handmade market
A few weekends ago, my sister and I attended the Brisbane Planner Markets. If you’re planning on attending a craft show, trade show or handmade market soon, I hope this review post of what worked and didn’t work as well is helpful!To keep everything organized including what needed to get done in the lead up [...]
Buying a planner versus DIYing and making your own (pros and cons)
If you're trying to decide between a store bought planner that's straight off the shelf and ready to use right away, versus going down the route of DIYing and making your own, here are some pros and cons to consider!Store bought plannerPros of buying a planner already made Saves time – quicker to just choose a [...]
5 Planner supplies you should never skimp on
Planner supplies can get expensive. While you don't need every type of washi tape and pen that's ever been manufactured (although it's tempting), there are some planner supplies you should never skimp on!1. Your plannerIf you use a planner that costs $60+ and it works for you then great, stick with it. It’s worth investing [...]
Planning 101: Planner lingo (what does it all mean?)
If you’re new to the planner community and have seen some phrases on Instagram, in planner Facebook groups etc. and are wondering what they mean, here’s the lowdown:Common planner page sizes / quick reference US Letter size = 8.5” wide x 11” high (used in the USA)Half letter size = 5.5” wide x 8.5” high (used [...]
Pros and cons of using a 1 Page Weekly Planner (52 Planners in 52 Weeks - Week 7)
This week I tried using just 1 page to plan my week. A lot of planners have 2 page weekly spreads but sometimes that's too much space and I'm prone to over-scheduling. So this week I broke it down into a planner with sections for each specific thing to get done.. in pretty rainbow colors [...]