Get Organized with a Custom Planner

DIY Custom Planner

I’m such a fan of planners, but I can’t say I’ve ever found one {out of tons} that I can use without customizing it somehow.  I don’t know if it’s my creative brain issues or a lack of discipline.  Whatever it is, I’m learning to work with it!

I thought I’d share some of my favorite free planner printables and other DIY ideas that are sure to spice up your customized planner.  You don’t have to conform to boring white pages and one color pen.  Make it all pink or add a million stickers.

This is you planner, so make it work for you!

If you haven’t already picked out a planner you’ll want to check out this post…How to Choose a Planner.

There are photos and examples to help you get started with the basic set-up.  Once you pick the planner it will be easier to know what kind of stickers or tabs will work.

Whenever I switch planners I start with collecting beautiful paper and stickers to use for my divider pages.  Use a basic page from the planner to create a template.  Once I’ve ended up with a nice color theme that suits my mood I create all the dividers at once.

Then I like to laminate the pages so they’re extra durable.  Trim along the edge {but not too close} and punch holes for your planner.

Now the planner is starting to look more inspiring!  Am I the only one that needs pretty planner motivation to stay organized?

You can created your own tabs by cutting out an image from your paper and laminating it.  Just punch the holes so it peeks out the top of you planner a bit.

Washi tape is one of the easiest ways to add a little something to your planner pages.  Keep a little of your favorite washi with you all the time by wrapping it around an old gift card.  Then you can have it stashed right there in one of the pockets.

I use washi tape every single day!

Add some of these DIY Planner Paper Clips and you’re all set!  Having colorful little ribbons and things sticking out of the top of your planner isn’t for everyone.  I tend to go over the top a bit with it, but it’s fun.

Are you one of my Etsy friends?  These free printable Etsy Planner Stickers will help you organize your business in a colorful way.  I designed them with you in mind, and I’ll hope you’ll print some out and try them this month.

You will find something just right for you in this list of 16 Free Planner Printables! Just print them out and start organizing with a little style. 

I printed them out on this Avery Sticker Paper {Amazon Link}.  It’s thick and I use it for so many different stickers for my planner.

Want to more about how I organize my Filofax planner?  This post will tell you about my sticky note system!  It was written awhile back but I still love so much about it.  I still use the same system with the sticky notes, so I guess that stuck…ha!

I’m hoping you’ll find a little inspiration here to help you customize your planner to perfection!  It’s all about your colors and style.

Do you have a favorite planner?  I’d love to hear how you customize yours!

~Kim

P.S.  A little extra…

Need some cute printable handmade stickers?  Click here to get the details and download them.  You can also find tons of inspiration in our Tutorials Gallery!

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