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DIY Planner Paper Clips & Pretty Planner Ideas!

By Kim Layton 4 Comments

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DIY Planner Paper Clips & Pretty Planner Ideas

There’s something about a pretty planner that makes my life so much better!

I’m all for being organized and not forgetting to pick up the milk from the store with a simple list, but I personally need a bit of color and pretty things to make me pay attention.  Boring lists make my eyes glaze over, and I lose all motivation in actually doing what I need to do.

So, if you’re like me you might enjoy these simple and pretty DIY planner paper clips!  I’m also sharing a peek into a couple of my pretty planners for inspiration.

You’ll find more info on how I use my Filofax right here.  I put everything in it!  I have a Color Crush planner for my projects, and I love how I can throw it in my purse an just go with all my work right there. 

Now, on to making some adorable planner paper clips that will make you happy every time you see them…for real.

Custom Paper Clip Tutorial - Planner Ideas on EverythingEtsy.com

Pretty cute, right?

Planner Paper Clips DIY Ideas - EverythingEtsy.com

These birds are some of my all-time favorites!

Let's make planner paper clips with stickers on EverythingEtsy.com

Start with a fun shopping trip to the craft store to collect tons of stickers that will work.

You’ll want there to be at least two of the same kind or have enough space so you can add a paper dot to the back. {You’ll see why in a second, but shopping is the first fun step!}

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I have a bunch of pretty dots made already from a few sizes of hole punches.  You can also find packs of dots in the store, but I thought it was easier to use my punches and matching paper.

How to make pretty planner paper clips on EverythingEtsy.com

You’ll need paper clips…I use a few sizes.

Super glue is the best, but make sure it’s gel!

Once you gather your supplies you’re all set to get creative!  You will be giddy with just how easy it is to make pretty paper clips!

Here we go…

  • Choose a sticker and a dot or two matching stickers
  • Pick the best size paper clip for the sticker
  • Add the sticker to the top of the paper clip
  • Flip it over and add a bit of super glue
  • Add your matching dot or sticker and press
  • Set it aside and let it dry

Make a thousand of them!!!

How to make these pretty paper clips on EverythingEtsy.com

You can make sets of them and share them with your Planner Girls!

How to make a flower paper clip on EverythingEtsy.com

This one is made with a very big flower…do it the same way.

DIY Flower Planner Paper Clip on EverythingEtsy.com

Pretty, pretty, pretty!

DIY Planner Paper Clips - Cute Sticker Ideas on EverythingEtsy.com

Make a few like these for your coffee lovin’ friends.

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Add them to any page of your planner.  I usually mark something I’m working on, but you can just randomly place them where they look best.

Planner Ideas and Inspiration on EverythingEtsy.com

This is one of my dividers in my Color Crush planner.  I made all my dividers so I could pick my favorite colors and paper for each one.  I decorate them with stickers and such, then I laminate them.

Storing Washi Tape in Your Planner - Washi Tape Cards on EverythingEtsy.com

I carry a couple of these in each planners.  I wrap washi tape around a laminated credit card size piece of pretty paper, or I use old Starbucks gift cards.

They fit great in the little pockets and keep my favorite washi tape right where I need it.

Paper Clips made from stickers on EverythingEtsy.com

I love how they peek out of the top a bit!

Planner Love - Ideas and Inspiration - EverythingEtsy.com

I add pretty postcards in my planner.  This one is from A Beautiful Mess…it was in one of their monthly kits.

DIY Planner Sticker Pockets - EverythingEtsy.com

I add little pockets for stickers by cutting up old clear planner pockets {they were bigger} and adding washi tape to the side where I punch the holes.

Planner Love - Ideas and Inspiration on EverythingEtsy.com

I cut out random large flowers and laminate them for a bookmark of sorts.

16 Free Planner Printables - Stickers and more on EverythingEtsy.com

If you’re looking for some great planner stickers that you can print out right now and use, you’ll love these…16 Free Planner Sticker Printables!

Free Etsy Business Planner Stickers Printable on EverythingEtsy.com

I made these free planner stickers for you…download them here.

What kind of planners do you use???

I’d love to hear about them.  I have a small collection that I switch between depending on the season.  I’m a fan of Filofax and these new Websters Pages Color Crush planners.

If you have to plan and be organized why not make it pretty???

~Kim

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Filed Under: Get Organized, Tutorials Tagged With: diy, diy planner paper clips, diy stickers, organization, organize, paper clips, planner girl, planner ideas, planner inspiration, planner printables, planning

Comments

  1. Hannah says

    November 2, 2015 at 2:26 pm

    Love these! What a brilliantly simple idea – so perfect for customising a planner! Can’t wait to make some myself!
    Hannah x
    http://crafternooncabaretclub.com

    Reply
  2. Kim Layton says

    November 3, 2015 at 7:40 am

    Hi Hannah!

    Thanks for stopping by and I hope you’ll try some soon! Once you start it’s kinda hard to stop because of all the cute stickers out there. 🙂

    ~Kim

    Reply
  3. Meredith says

    April 8, 2016 at 12:37 pm

    Those birds are adorable! What a fun idea and a great way to use felt scraps!

    Reply
  4. Pam says

    November 12, 2016 at 12:41 pm

    Great ideas! Thank you so much for sharing.

    Reply
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