I love how mathematical and practical you made this for us! So functional! Yours is one the most informative videos on DIY comp book design I've ever seen. Thank you for this clarity!
loved your composition planner book, i really need to make one since the year has already started. I love the way yours turned out! thanks for sharing with us:)
This is a fantastic video. How TH-cam should be. Just last night I was drawing on the center pages of a composition book trying to figure out if i want a vertical or horizontal layout for my weeks. I want to try both. I'm not even sure an entire week wil fit on a 2-page spread. Now i use a comp book but i write stuff down as it happens. I really appreciate you saying how many pages per month. How many lines per day. My printer is broken so i need to draw the grids for the sections. I'll be referring back to ths. Its ok for me if i can't fit the whole year into a single book. I used to use a planner system where I basically just carried the current month with me and maybe the prior month or next month. Depending in how often i needed to refer to them. Pockets for each month are genius. I have binder paper. I have solid color construction paoer Glues: I've heard that wet glue like Elmer's wil dry hard and warp paper. Aleenes tacky glue might be a little better. I'm using a Glue Stick because it dries flexible and i am gluiing every 2 pages together. If i can find a bit of ribbon i think I'll put in a bookmark
Great explanation. I very much appreciate that you clearly, efficiently and succinctly went through the entire process. Thank you for creating and sharing this video.
Love the tips. It's amazing how the glue to tape makes the difference. I use a composition planner for daily but for 3 months. I'll be using some of your ideas for the week layout. Its perfect for what I need. thanks for the video
Stacy, this is great. I love having a planner....But they are expensive!!! and to find one that covers what I need---Hard to find. Love this idea..especially with pockets for each month. Love this idea. Thanks.LindaG
+TeaTimewithGramma Hi Linda, So happy you enjoyed. Yes, in my opinion some planners are way overpriced. At least when we make our own, we can make it our way Hugs, Stacy
+Craft Corner with Esther C Hi Esther, Thanks so much. I so badly want the Erin Honduran planner, but don't want to spend $50 on it. LOL, so I thought, hey I will make my own Hugs, Stacy
Wow! This was actually like really helpful. I've looking up diy planners for the past month and honestly, this was the only one that was realistic and this is definitely something I'm going to make! Thank you so much!
Your planner is really great. That had to be fun to create because you came up with so many neat ideas and probably still keep coming up with more and more ideas as it goes. It's always great to have some sort of a plan keeps one focused. YOU ROCK!! Joan Smith
Creative & easy to do. I am so creating this asap, especially for my kids. However, how to do beginning the next month, as it won't start on a Monday every time?
What a great idea...I have a few of these just sitting in my drawer, I think I will make a few for Gifts, can you let me know the link for the printable calendar/cleaning list, I don't see it in the description, Thank you.
+Poketfullofvintage Thank you so much. The idea just came to me! I have wanted a planner for a long time, but can't justify the price in buying one, so I thought I would make one :) Hugs, Stacy
Stacy your my new best friend, never met but your a new best friend this is awesome your so inspirational your using something so inexpensive right I get books not compo books but $5.00 books from Kmart here in New Zealand and they are just as good as like the Luechtturm1917 or Moleskin books right
Great vid, but I'm sorry... Your parakeets are SO annoying and distracting.... It ruined the video. I had to watch it twice, but I was still so annoyed I had to comment.
Hi Ra, Thank you. I am so sorry about the birds. I didn't realize how loud they were when filming this, I guess I am just used to them. But, you are right, they were annoying. Hugs, Stacy
I really like how you've set up your book. Thank you for sharing it.
One of the simplest and best videos on making a planner/organizer/journal using a composition notebook! Congratulations, Stacy!
HI Richard,
Thank you so much. So happy you enjoyed it
Hugs, Stacy
Wow!! What a great, well thought out system to track everything. You're so organized. And getting your husband on board is impressive
Happy you enjoyed it
Really nice and simple. Thank you for sharing!
Such a great project. Thinking of a birthday book- lots of space for addresses and preferred methods of contact. Thanks for the great tips!
Great video!!!! Wonderful tutorial to set up as a planner!
Cute, functional, inexpensive, great set up, thank you for sharing. Love it.
+Jadefox2716
Hi,
Yes, I agree
Hugs, Stacy
One of the best planning videos I have seen. Great inspiration for setting up my own planner. Thanks!
Hi Janet
Wow, thank you so much
Hugs Stacy
I love how mathematical and practical you made this for us! So functional! Yours is one the most informative videos on DIY comp book design I've ever seen. Thank you for this clarity!
Wow, thank you so much. I really do appreciate that
Hugs, Stacy
Not me
Great ideas! Thank you for sharing
Thank you so much. You did an excellent job explaining and sharing ideas. In fact, you are the very best of all the videos I've watched on this topic.
Hi Emily,
Thank you so much. I no longer use this planner, but I still think it is a great idea
Hugs, Stacy
❤love this❤ I need one in my life❤
It's inexpensive and you can design it with the papers you like and quotes and other things too. Love this! Thanks for sharing!
+Overactiveeyeball
You are very welcome
Hugs, Stacy
awesome ... Ill never ponder endlessly over other expensive books .. great video !!
Hi Michael,
Thank you so much. I did use this and like it, but recently bought a regular planner
Hugs, Stacy
loved your composition planner book, i really need to make one since the year has already started. I love the way yours turned out! thanks for sharing with us:)
Hi Bianca
Thank you so much
Hugs Stacy
This is really great not only economical, functional and easy but beautiful as well!! Loving it!!
+Kathleen Baker
Hi Kathleen,
thank you so much
Hugs, Stacy
This is a fantastic video. How TH-cam should be. Just last night I was drawing on the center pages of a composition book trying to figure out if i want a vertical or horizontal layout for my weeks. I want to try both. I'm not even sure an entire week wil fit on a 2-page spread. Now i use a comp book but i write stuff down as it happens.
I really appreciate you saying how many pages per month. How many lines per day. My printer is broken so i need to draw the grids for the sections. I'll be referring back to ths. Its ok for me if i can't fit the whole year into a single book. I used to use a planner system where I basically just carried the current month with me and maybe the prior month or next month. Depending in how often i needed to refer to them.
Pockets for each month are genius. I have binder paper. I have solid color construction paoer
Glues: I've heard that wet glue like Elmer's wil dry hard and warp paper. Aleenes tacky glue might be a little better. I'm using a Glue Stick because it dries flexible and i am gluiing every 2 pages together.
If i can find a bit of ribbon i think I'll put in a bookmark
This is fantastic. I love it.
Thank you!
I just finished making my planner. It is very similar to your's, but I just now watched your video. Great minds think alike :)
+Brandi Vandygriff
Hi Brandi,
That is awesome, yes great minds think alike
Hugs, Stacy
Great explanation. I very much appreciate that you clearly, efficiently and succinctly went through the entire process. Thank you for creating and sharing this video.
HI Catherine,
So happy you enjoyed the video, thank you for the sweet comments. I really appreciate it
Hugs, Stacy
Love the tips. It's amazing how the glue to tape makes the difference. I use a composition planner for daily but for 3 months. I'll be using some of your ideas for the week layout. Its perfect for what I need. thanks for the video
+Sharon Poffinberger (My Life is an Adventure)
Hi Sharon,
Thanks so much. Happy you are going to use some ideas
Hugs, Stacy
How simply perfect. Truly wish I had seen this before I drove myself crazy wasting money on planners that never worked for me.
+Jolynn Good
Hi Jolynn
Thank you so much
Hugs Stacy
Stacy, this is great. I love having a planner....But they are expensive!!! and to find one that covers what I need---Hard to find.
Love this idea..especially with pockets for each month. Love this idea. Thanks.LindaG
+TeaTimewithGramma
Hi Linda,
So happy you enjoyed. Yes, in my opinion some planners are way overpriced. At least when we make our own, we can make it our way
Hugs, Stacy
Just found out about altered composition planners. Your video is perfect. Thank you.
I love this idea. I use composition books for lots of things.
+Carol Kirchgesler
Hi Carol,
Thanks so much, happy you liked it
Hugs, Stacy
I love the way you did your planner this is a system I have been looking for!
Hi Sandy,
Thank you so much, happy you liked it
Hugs, Stacy
Great idea Stacy. That is certainly less than the cost of my planner and you were able to customize it :)
+Craft Corner with Esther C
Hi Esther,
Thanks so much. I so badly want the Erin Honduran planner, but don't want to spend $50 on it. LOL, so I thought, hey I will make my own
Hugs, Stacy
this is the perfect planner. I have needed to make one for middle school and high school
+Kelly Wiard
Hi kelly,
Thank you so much, easy to do too
Hugs, Stacy
I like your idea of a pocket for cards. I'm getting ready to make mine out of a composition book also. TFS
+Janet Baker
Hi Janet,
Thanks so much. I hope you give it a try. I love that it is easy, cheap and can be made to fit your needs
Hugs, Stacy
Wow. this is amazing love love love it... looks like so much fun to make... just gotta get some cardstock...lol yet another reason to go shopping :)
Hi Elizabeth,
Thank you so much. Love when there is a reason to go shopping :)
Hugs, Stacy
Love this. Love handmade things. Going to make me one. Will sew on pockets before gluing down. Thank you.
really nice! this would be great for a school planner to keep up with assignments too.
Thank you for sharing!!! You helped me SO MUCH with setting up my DIY planner!!!!
HI Kathleen,
Thank you! I no longer use this planner, I have since bought one. I am so happy you found it helpful to make your own
Hugs, Stacy
Stacy Williams Which one did you buy? I've looked at a few to buy but I really want to do my own
Hi! Just made mine! Wish I could show you! Thx I can't wait to use it! Happy thanksgiving::))
So glad I found your video! This is exactly what I want to do!! Thank you very much!
+thestampinglife4ever
Hi,
You are very welcome
Hugs, Stacy
Love this. It doesn't have to be expensive to efficient. This would work for me.P.S. Thanks for not playing icky music in the background.
+mowens78zzzz
Thanks so much. No icky music here, I don't like that when I watch videos!
Hugs, Stacy
Thank you for sharing this great idea. I'm inspired to create my own planner.
+Sharon E.
Hi Sharon,
You are very welcome! Happy you are going to create your own planner
Hugs, Stacy
Love it!!
Hi Stephanie
Thanks so much
Hugs Stacy
Wow! This was actually like really helpful. I've looking up diy planners for the past month and honestly, this was the only one that was realistic and this is definitely something I'm going to make! Thank you so much!
+mashreka mahmood
Hi, thank you so much. Happy you enjoyed it
Hugs, Stacy
Awww! Ur welcome! :D
Awesome project love it!
+lynnwilcoxson7
Hi Lynn,
Thank you so much
Hugs, Stacy
Your planner is really great. That had to be fun to create because you came up with so many neat ideas and probably still keep coming up with more and more ideas as it goes. It's always great to have some sort of a plan keeps one focused. YOU ROCK!!
Joan Smith
+MsSuper Klutz
Hi Joan,
Thanks so much. I need something to keep me straight, hopefully this will work
Hugs, Stacy
LOL your pet budgie(s) :)))
Very nice and useful, just everything you learn us to make. Thank you, Stacy, we love you. Hugs, John
+acornjohn2004
Hi John,
Thanks so much. Happy to share, love ya right back :)
Hugs, Stacy
This is ingenious!!
+acolyteambassador
Thank you so much
Hugs, Stacy
You are very creative and organized! Keep up the great work!! *Internet Hugs*
Thank you so much
Hugs, Stacy
I use that website too to create my calendar for my binder💖
Cool inexpensive way to keep a daily planner. Get idea Stacy. TFS hugs, Bobbie
+CraftyCritter919
Hi Bobbie,
Thanks so much, I am all about the cheap for sure!
Hugs, Stacy
Very practical and I love how you didn't use 10 minutes for the intro. I like the tips 😊 very useful 😉👌
Hi Alice
Thank you. I can’t stand long intros either
Hugs Stacy
Love the alternatives 😍😍😍
Hi Alice
Thank you so much
Hugs Stacy
Fantastic Idea, Thanks For Sharing!~
+MsNatualTee202
Thank you for watching
Hugs Stacy
Thanks me and my mom are going to make this together
Hi,
You are very welcome. Happy to hear you are going to make one with your mom
Hugs, Stacy
Great Idea
Hi Kelly
Thank you so much
Hugs Stacy
I thought it was an awesome Idea for anyone on a budget or a great way for kids to start journaling.
+Kelly Kellz
I agree,
This would be a great way for the little ones to start a journal
Hugs, Stacy
This is great! Thank you!
Hi Lynn,
Thank you. So happy you enjoy it
Hugs, Stacy
Good idea! Tfs!
+marianela rivera
Hi Maria,
Thanks so much
Hugs, Stacy
Yw
This has helped me so much! Mine didn't come out as thick bc i used regular paper 😹
Hi Kristina
So happy you found this helpful
Hugs Stacy
Creative & easy to do. I am so creating this asap, especially for my kids. However, how to do beginning the next month, as it won't start on a Monday every time?
Hi Anita,
Thank you so much. Just leave the part that is for the Monday area blank, or you can add stickers to it
Hugs, Stacy
I am making this!
+PenguinAG
So happy to hear you are going to make one, so much cheaper than the brand names
Hugs, Stacy
I made it and I also made this awesome planner I used the target dollar spot mini binder and planner pages
+PenguinAG
Yay,
So happy you made it. Hope it works well for you
Hugs, Stacy
What a great idea...I have a few of these just sitting in my drawer, I think I will make a few for Gifts, can you let me know the link for the printable calendar/cleaning list, I don't see it in the description, Thank you.
+Cheryl Rathkamp
Hi Cheryl,
thank you so much. Sorry, I found the calendars at print-a-calendar.com
Hugs, Stacy
Oh what a fantastic idea...where'd you get that from....👍🏻😉
+Poketfullofvintage
Thank you so much. The idea just came to me! I have wanted a planner for a long time, but can't justify the price in buying one, so I thought I would make one :)
Hugs, Stacy
Yay
+Elina Kim
Hi Elina
Thank you so much
Hugs Stacy
Stacy Williams love you😽
Stacy Williams Hugs from Russia
I love your planner! Do you have one for 2017 to show? I'll look in your videos in case you do and I just haven't looked yet. Thanks! :)
Hi,
Thank you. I do not have one for 2017, I actually went with a store bought planner
Hugs, Stacy
You mentioned that you will put the link for the calendar, but there is no link mentioned.
Hi
So sorry about that. You can search Google for free printable calendar
Hugs Stacy
What are the links to the pages?Also totally gonna do this!
Hi,
I did not create links to the pages, I believe I mentioned the size in the video tho
Hugs, Stacy
Stacy your my new best friend, never met but your a new best friend this is awesome your so inspirational your using something so inexpensive right I get books not compo books but $5.00 books from Kmart here in New Zealand and they are just as good as like the Luechtturm1917 or Moleskin books right
Well hello BFF,
Thanks so much.
Hugs, Stacy
+Stacy Williams please add me to fb creative Inspirations
+Stacy Williams or look for Matti Harbour
I found ya :)
Hugs, Stacy
+Stacy Williams thanks you are AWESOME
OMG DO U HAVE BUDGIES!!!
Hi Baiza,
At the time I did, yes
Hugs, Stacy
How many lines people
I am not sure what you mean by this? Do you need help with something?
Hugs, Stacy
Great vid, but I'm sorry... Your parakeets are SO annoying and distracting.... It ruined the video. I had to watch it twice, but I was still so annoyed I had to comment.
Hi Ra,
Thank you. I am so sorry about the birds. I didn't realize how loud they were when filming this, I guess I am just used to them. But, you are right, they were annoying.
Hugs, Stacy
I loved hearing how happy your budgies were. They made me smile. Great planner as well.