Tuesday 12 May 2015

Planner Bandwagon


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I was the one at the front elbowing to get on this bandwagon. I can't believe it didn't occur to me earlier that scrapbooks and organising could go together so well! Now for the grown-up's amongst you, you probably have had some form of planner/organiser/journal going to keep you on track. Me though, nope.


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So what I had was. Calendar downstairs hung on wall that had some stuff on it, if I looked at it it was an achievement. I had the calendar on my devices, that sometimes I updated and sometimes remembered to set an alert and usually when it was really important, I didn't.


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I had a plain kraft covered lined notebook that I kept in my bag and scrawled notes in. I wish I had kept it to show you but once I had extracted all it's keeper notes then I was happy to bin it. To be fair, it was full and well used. The notes were written here and there, sideways, in huge handwriting, in detailed notes, sketches, all sorts, it was a messy stream of consciousness. 

So when my friend Sue sent me a link to this video from Nancy Damiano showing how she had set one up, well, I was stalking anything and everything to do with planners. In the end I decided to make my own with the SS album as my base. Eventually I found a 6x8 in turquoise which is the one I thought I wanted.
Why is it so hard to buy the scrapbook albums I want?
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It came with 10 pockets, mostly divided. I bought a filofax day to day calendar where I can see a week in one view which perfectly fit the rings. I also took the planner into Ryman and measured up their A5 paper pads in ruled and squared paper. They fit the rings, so I bought those, I took the pads apart and slotted them in. Of course, that is just the basics. I then needed to buy or collect pretties. I bought Staedtler triplus pen sets in fine and medium nibs. Highlighters, a plethora of post-it's in various sizes, including the tabs. I picked some washi to complement and stuck one on a dispenser for ease. I also picked a couple of stamp sets (although I rarely use them) including a little alphabet.
When I was on retreat I had the best time setting it up, sad I know!
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Yes, that is me, scrapping paper in bed to go in the new album. I should apologise? Maybe not :-)


So there is an overview, Alexa suggested I expand on the Bullet Journal idea that I mentioned here. So I will try and do that next week and show you how I am getting on.



In all seriousness though I am so much more productive and that was important to me as I knew I could fit more things in. It's not about being busier, that isn't an attainment, it's about making the most of the time you have. 


So I am going to call it a win.



16 comments:

  1. Well done, It's brilliant & such a good idea. I must strive to have a planner of somesort. My life is very unorganised & jotted down everywhere!

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  2. Thanks Linds :-) I can happily recommend it.

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  3. It sounds like you are having fun with it: a win, for sure!

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  4. Well done Jen - this is just perfect!
    Sue x

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  5. How odd, it was Nancy Damiano that got me in to planners :D Unlike you, I've bought the stickers and pages, the whole caboodle but I can see yours is just as pretty but more importantly, useful.

    Have you seen the Erin Condren ones? Oh my, I am like a child in a sweetie shop. I haven't bought one yet though...

    Great post as always, Jen.

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    1. Well done Nancy Damiano :-) Yours is gorgeous and you seemed to be well using it when I saw it at the retreat.

      No I haven't seen those, dare I look lol. xxx

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  6. Well I loved watching you make it and I love seeing how it is coming along and I also love that yours has pretty paper in it as well and that you have such neat writing. You seem very organised to me. and the whole thing seems so much fun when you tell it like this. I havent seen either of those links, maybe I need one.... off to see.

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  7. Ive watched it. I need one. I want one.

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    1. Welcome aboard the wagon, i'll save you a seat :-)

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  8. Love this Jen.....I have a family planner/diary and a calendar on the wall, but I've been writing notes for scrapbooking and PL in my Websters planner, really must try and combine the two!! Thanks for the inspiration Hun....love yours xx

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    1. IThanks Sarah, I keep tinkering with what is working and what isn't and I guess that will change over time. xxx

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  9. I like the idea of planners & diarys but i'm not one for write much down. Enjoy your 7 have fun with it also.

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  10. i still use a filofax but i like the idea of it being arty and pretty - yours is gorgeous

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  11. I am constantly looking for the best ideas, so will be following your link, Jen! It looks lovely so far ...

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Aren't you lovely, you have made me smile =)