scrappinchar
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Sept 22, 2022 14:10:32 GMT
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Post by scrappinchar on Sept 22, 2022 14:10:32 GMT
Any recommendations on good daily planner? I like the idea of decorating but I need it to be functional. Probably won't be tons of pictures. notes, journaling, schedule, maybe tracking for monthly items as it makes sense.
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scrappinwithoutpeas
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Post by scrappinwithoutpeas on Sept 22, 2022 18:11:17 GMT
I'm probably no help at all because I use a plain bullet journal that comes with nothing but the dots. It's a no-name brand that I bought at Target, and I actually really like it. It lies mostly flat, and it came with a simple elastic closure and 2 page markers (ribbons attached in the binding). It has a sturdy faux leather cover. I like it because it's so open-ended and I can create each month/week/day however I want. I wanted this style so I could practice my doodling/drawing and lettering. The dots are small/faint enough to be unobtrusive on the page but bright enough to see clearly for use as a grid guide. I make my own page spreads, but that's not for everyone. There are a ton of planners out there with ready-made pages; I like the ones from Notebook Therapy and also plain old Moleskin planners. A lot of people seem to love the Erin Condren planners, but I'm not one of them, LOL. This article may help you narrow down the list of planners so you can find one to suit you. It took me several planners over the course of several years before I found what I really liked. Good luck! |
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Post by Embri on Sept 22, 2022 19:53:03 GMT
If you want a structured page daily planner, I'd pick whatever kind of cover/binding you want, the die or punch to make appropriate holes, and then print your pages. There are lots of templates out there on the internet, or you can layout your own in something like Inkscape or even Pages/Word. Buying inserts gets expensive very quickly. If you're not rocking a printer, I'd go with the bullet journal style and draw/stamp the layout. There are paper pads specifically made for journaling too that might suit.
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scrappinwithoutpeas
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Post by scrappinwithoutpeas on Sept 22, 2022 20:34:28 GMT
If you want a structured page daily planner, I'd pick whatever kind of cover/binding you want, the die or punch to make appropriate holes, and then print your pages. There are lots of templates out there on the internet, or you can layout your own in something like Inkscape or even Pages/Word. Buying inserts gets expensive very quickly. If you're not rocking a printer, I'd go with the bullet journal style and draw/stamp the layout. There are paper pads specifically made for journaling too that might suit. ITA with Embri on this! That's one reason I abandoned the original type of planner I had, plus the pre-printed inserts never quite suited what I needed. |
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Post by teacherlisa on Sept 22, 2022 21:30:36 GMT
I have recently become obsessed... I watched a lot of youtube videos and finally ended up on a graph page composition notebook, and a ruler and now I make the pages how i want/need. I am doing a lot of stamping on them...maybe my doodling will improve if I keep at it.
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Post by joblackford on Sept 24, 2022 1:01:09 GMT
oh man, there are so many options! Size, paper thickness, layouts, format (rings, string, bound, TN, coil, etc).
I had a list of deal breakers for me - I need a weekly view because I rarely get anything done on a daily schedule, must have equal space for the weekend days not the stupid half space for Sat/Sun, paper that can handle the kinds of pens I use. But some things I used to care about have changed lately - I used to need something I could carry everywhere (TN) but Covid stopped me from going anywhere and now I need more space for lists and project breakdowns and have a planner that stays home. I also don't want to keep my planners for memory keeping any more.
I've used a Hobonichi cousin for daily memories and Hobonichi Weeks style planner, a Jibun Techo, a few different Travelers Notebook styles including a basic dot grid bu-jo (https://www.etsy.com/shop/ThePaperAndCats), and now I'm using a very functional minimalist Get to Work Book which has just enough goal setting stuff for me. I have considered a Heidi Swapp memory planner but it wasn't really what I needed.
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Post by refugeepea on Sept 24, 2022 20:31:39 GMT
My planner is as boring as you can get. It comes in two sizes. I use it infrequently that's why I like it undated. I really need to get better at using it weekly. Right now, it's just something to do.
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scrappyesq
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Post by scrappyesq on Sept 25, 2022 21:12:49 GMT
I’ve used Erin Condren for the past 6 years. There are several layouts to choose from. I’ve tried all of them except hourly. I already have my planner for 2023, and the layout is A5 daily duo. It’s a page per day so it’s split into two volumes.
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Post by lisapea on Sept 30, 2022 11:17:51 GMT
My favorites are from Wonderland 222. They're similar to Hobonichi but fixed everything that bugged me about those planners. I love the tomeo river paper, the faint grid outline, how each month is placed just before the weeklies, the monthly overview and review pages, the built in monthly trackers and all the blank pages in the back. I just received my 2023 pre-order and this will be my third year with them - I have truly found planner peace.  |
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Post by laila2207 on Oct 7, 2022 19:02:19 GMT
I love to plan and have tried most planners. My absolute favorite is the Get to Work Book. I like the clean, simple and black and white and the paper is great. gettoworkbook.bigcartel.com |
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Post by oaksong on Oct 8, 2022 9:22:37 GMT
I use dot-grid Archer & Olive and draw my own weekly plan, with an indexed notes section in the back. It works for the specific way I organize my varied task categories. My plan was to also push myself to experiment with new hand lettering fonts and watercolor, but I haven’t done as much of it as I’d like. The paper in A&O notebooks is heavenly!
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Post by miominmio on Oct 9, 2022 15:56:09 GMT
I use a Hobonichi weeks (with a custom cover from van der Spek). I don’t decorate…at all, but you can get stickers for the Weeks on etsy.
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Post by waffles on Oct 10, 2022 2:26:25 GMT
Happy planner for me. I love mixing different sizes together, changeable discs and covers.
I keep an ‘ugly’ section to write down quick items to do and a ‘pretty’ section
which is my scrapbook.
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Post by positivelyreek on Nov 4, 2022 14:56:10 GMT
For me, its Happy Planner, Erin Condren daily vertical is good also.
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Nov 4, 2022 15:09:55 GMT
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Post by honeypea on Nov 4, 2022 15:09:55 GMT
I’ve used the Get to Work Book since the beginning.
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Nov 4, 2022 15:14:51 GMT
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Post by lisacharlotte on Nov 4, 2022 15:14:51 GMT
I’m trying a Passion Planner this year. Im one who is great starting, but flame out halfway through the year.
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Post by amysolovay on Dec 28, 2022 1:00:21 GMT
Discbound planners have been a game changer for me, productivity wise. I used a Happy Planner this past year, and the last HP I got will last me until the end of 2023. In 2024, I'm planning to switch to a Maggie Holmes planner. There are a lot of things I love about Happy Planner, but it drives me bonkers that the monthly planning page isn't actually behind the tab for that month. I got a couple of the Maggie Holmes planner extension packs, and I really love the way they are laid out. That's why I'm switching.
I'm a little worried about the switch, though. I thought the 2 product types would basically be interchangeable, but I just got a Maggie Holmes stencil set that isn't quite fitting correctly into my Happy Planner. So it might not be as seamless a transition as I am hoping. I guess we'll see.
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Post by rymeswithpurple on Dec 28, 2022 23:14:47 GMT
I've used Erin Condren hourly planners before, have dabbled with Plum Paper, and decided on an Emily Ley Simplified Daily for 2023. We will see how it works out. |
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Post by lasteve1 on Dec 29, 2022 16:25:04 GMT
For 2023, I am going to use the Hobonichi Cousin. It's one of the few options available if you need monthly + weekly + daily in one planner. The Sterling Common Planner is a similar option that might be worth looking into. I also really love Hemlock & Oak for their quality + layout but, because the paper is such high quality, you can't fit as much in one book. You can get a monthly + weekly or a monthly + daily, but not all 3 in one book. I am using the daily version as a journal in 2023. For craft planning, I am using Golden Coil. This is the brand I used for my monthly + weekly planner in 2022 also. It's really great because it's very customizable, so it's a great option. In the past, I have used Archer & Olive journals to create a bullet journal if you want truly customized, but that is very time consuming. I have also used the Get to Work Book which has some great features, but ultimately has some negatives for me so it was time to move onto something else. I shared my 2023 planner line up over on my youtube channel recently. I can't link it from this computer, but my youtube is www.youtube.com/lindalovescreating. |
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anaterra
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Post by anaterra on Dec 29, 2022 17:48:00 GMT
lasteve1 i was gonna sub to your youtube.... but i already am.. lol
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Post by Margie on Dec 29, 2022 19:43:09 GMT
I'm not very good at keeping up with my planners, but I've done very well keeping up with my reading journal. This year a purchased a Little Inklings "Always Fully Booked" planner, which beautifully combines both planner and reading journal. Can't wait to start!! |
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Post by Citygirl on Dec 29, 2022 23:47:48 GMT
I’ve used the Commit30 planner for the past two years. I think it’s a great and functional planner and I really like the compact size option.
But I’ve decided that I really don’t need a weekly planner. I’m really in need of a monthly planner with a lot of notes pages or a notebook with a monthly planner page lol. I haven’t really been able to find what I want.
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Post by rymeswithpurple on Dec 30, 2022 0:19:46 GMT
I’ve used the Commit30 planner for the past two years. I think it’s a great and functional planner and I really like the compact size option. But I’ve decided that I really don’t need a weekly planner. I’m really in need of a monthly planner with a lot of notes pages or a notebook with a monthly planner page lol. I haven’t really been able to find what I want. Check out Plum Paper! They've got a monthly planner only and then you could add up to 100 extra notes pages. |
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Post by Citygirl on Dec 30, 2022 1:16:24 GMT
I’ve used the Commit30 planner for the past two years. I think it’s a great and functional planner and I really like the compact size option. But I’ve decided that I really don’t need a weekly planner. I’m really in need of a monthly planner with a lot of notes pages or a notebook with a monthly planner page lol. I haven’t really been able to find what I want. Check out Plum Paper! They've got a monthly planner only and then you could add up to 100 extra notes pages. Wow I love that. Total customization. |
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Post by rymeswithpurple on Dec 30, 2022 2:06:05 GMT
Check out Plum Paper! They've got a monthly planner only and then you could add up to 100 extra notes pages. Wow I love that. Total customization. They have SO much customization. It's crazy. I will say that their paper can be tricky with pens like EnerGel - you'd just want to let them dry for a moment or so more than normal so it doesn't smear/smudge. If you want, I can send you a few sheets to test it out if you want. |
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Post by lanena on Dec 30, 2022 13:30:12 GMT
I've been bullet journaling for the past five years, but I got tired of writing in the dates, so I'll be using an A5 Take a Note Planner for 2023. It includes the last week of December, so I've been playing with it this week, and I really like it. It's so aesthetically pleasing and the layout matches how I've been planning in my bullet journal. I have a separate notebook for my collections (lists of books read, finances, brainstorming, etc.) I'm using Trello for my bigger plans and Google calendar for appointments, so I guess I'm a hybrid planner.
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Post by wordfish on Jan 8, 2023 0:52:18 GMT
For work, I have a customized daily Plum Paper hourly planner. I got it a couple of days ago. I also got some customized stickers for recurring things and I spent a bit of time this afternoon setting that up. This is my third PP daily planner--I used two six-month ones last year. This time I got a 12-month. I wasn't really thrilled with the cover options but I found one that is like a bookshelf that I LOVE, so I ordered that in the removable format and I just put it on the next books when they arrive. The customization is really fantastic. I got the plain (not colorful) one this time around and it's great. I love the paper. It used to be way too slick for my liking but they must have changed it sometime in the last few years, because now it's still on the slick side but not bad at all and it even has a bit of tooth. I can use all kinds of pens with it with no problem.
The only thing that wasn't working for me with the PP daily planner is that there is not a place where you can see the week all at once. I got a Jibun Techo Biz to try out to fill that hole and also an inexpensive Muji weekly. I'll see which one I like best.
For my personal life, I have a Hobonichi Cousin, English version. I'm having fun with it. I can't say that I will fill out all the daily pages in that thing, but I will use the monthly layout for sure and the weekly layout most of the time also.
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