Great video! Planner newbie here and my thought process while watching the video, “crap, already bought 3 planners, 5 sticker books, pens, highlighters, stamps, and pretty much all the things!” 😅
Oh, Heather :) Planning is my biggest stress, anxiety therapy tool. I found You, your channel, your creativity and inspiring outlook at the perfect time in my life. I can't tell you how all of this has helped my crippling anxiety.
You are my favorite planner mentor!! You were the first Happy Planner Person/User/Squad Member that I saw on You Tube. You are absolutely correct and I love your first tip!! Your planner is your planner, it is not suppose to win a competition or look like anyone else's. Make it look like what you want it to look like. Have fun, Girl!!
I just know you were a wonderful teacher. You do such a great job explaining and sharing ideas. You help me stay excited about planning. Super job with your videos. 😍
Hi Heather! I am really enjoying your videos. Youre giving me a wealth of information. I just ordered my first planner. The 18 month Midnight Botanical classic. I got it on sale at The Happy Planner website. I got the sticker book to go with it. I cant wait until it arrives, so looking forward to start decorating it. TY so much for your channel you explain everything easily. ❤❤
I have a skinny classic and I wish I could find paper for it. Omg I just clicked on the link you provided for the scrapbook store. I am so happy I found budget pages!
Great top three tools! I would add a clear 12” x 1” ruler that quilters use (Omnigrid item 1c) and back it with clear Omnigrip so it doesn’t slip. Great for trimming stickers and washi tape!
I have a very new channel, DonnaSmithWilson-Blissful Planner. I have only done like 5 videos but I am sure excited about my channel, Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest!! I love your videos!!!
I just found your channel and I am a new subscriber. Thanks for sharing your tips and advice, it is much appreciated. I’m looking forward to many more fun videos 👍👍
Thank you Heather, I am starting my first planner in July. Your tips and videos have been a great help and I am ready to go. ... I couldn't find a video of what the Happy planner has to offer (ie accessories) I had had to watch quite a bit of videos to figure out exactly what is available to new starters and I am hoping I finally have an idea of everything they offer) - if you looking at killing some time making a video, I would be interested in something like that. A list so to speak of what you get with a planner brand. be that Happy planner, EC or Plum paper planner. I'm not sue if there are any other planner brand these are the ones I could pick up through my searches.
I love the reminders in this video, Heather! You are so wonderful. I'm also super curious as to where all of the white bins on your shelves are from. I love them, and I'm looking to update my sticker storage system this year, because my collection keeps growing. And growing. And then growing again.
My tip: Get some color story books and colorful boxes books to start out with. I started out with a line it up stencil (for checklist boxes) and some stamps.
Hi heather. I got my first MAMBI Planner in the mail only a day ago. I watched a lot of your videos before I decided on one, I am so happy I did. I love that you say just to go for it. A lot of other planner people say to work with pencil first, but I think that would stress me out so much!
👋New subscriber and new to the Happy Planners... I am usually a Recollections girl. But the Girl Squad stole my heart and the way you can customize it to your needs. So excited to order my planner 😊😄 Thank you for your channel, very helpful
Loved this video!! I’m not a newbie, but still learned from these tips..I could not stop staring at that gorgeous planner you were holding...Those rose gold rings 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Great advice about knowing the size of the planner!! I bought my first HP in march in a convention. When I got back home I figured I had bought à mini and classic HP sticker book 😃
I have been planning in a planner not the happy planner yet but I have got started all because of you videos. You are such an inspiration and great teacher. Oh and I love you outfit today that cover up is so beautiful where did you get it?
Thank you so much for all your videos. I am new to this and I have a question. Do the metal discs work better? I like being able switch things around, but I am having a hard time turning pages after I do. Thanks!
Not a planner babe but yes, metal discs move better. I personally think the plastic tul planner discs (Office Depot brand) move a little better than the happy planner plastic but metal are best of all. How to flip a disc bound page is another factor- you’ll quickly get into the habit of sliding down from one corner to the other with your full fingers, not just a knuckle.
The dashboard layout works best for me as a no frills, straight function planner, so it's great in mini for on-the-go scheduling. I started out the year with the Super Mom mini, and since it's working so well for me I'm sticking with it. So that's one vote for mini, but no help on which mini planners come in dashboard. :P
Do you have a video that teaches you how to use the exacto knife / safety ? I have that finger one and the blade is loose. Also how to know when to change the blade.
Heather I have gone from designing my own. Too much. To a Panda planner. Stay at home house wife. Don’t need a panda planner. Had a classic big happy planner. Bought a few little reccollection. Planners. Undecided. Expensive. Best Buy ar TJMax. Trade name Fringe. Horizontal plAnner. I like horizontal but difficult to do a spread. I use color pens
Hi I want a mini planner I got a lot of American Girl doll stickers and other stickers and supplies to use I coupon,save money for Christmas gifts for my family,I go to doctors aloe and get my IV every 3 weeks and I love to film TH-cam videos,do crafts,go to bible study and spend time with my family when ever I fill up ttoo it and help out around the house when I'm up to it
🤯🤯 Did u put that exacto knife in your pocket w the blade exposed???? 😩 ahhhhh I dropped my exacto one night planning into my lap n it stabbed my thigh right thru deep. 😫🥺.... lol
KINGSMOMS AWESOME Ohh gosh! Man, I’m glad I’m not the only one who experienced this.... it was horrifying!! I have a stab scar now lol lol Lol I’m literally traumatized looking at the blade in people hands now.... Lol I told the er I was cutting washi and they were like huh?? I said I was crafting at my desk n it fell in my lap and they said ohhh ok. Yikes
For example: the 18month planners that start July 01, 2019 end December 31, 2020 (usually the classic size). They come in 12 month also that run from January to December. If you follow The Happy Planner you tube channel , they usually do a flip thru for all of the planners in a release as well as many other you tube channels. Heather does great explaining this if you check her other videos. There are options for everyone. Best of luck with your search.
Maybe you should do a video about why to bother. Planning is expensive and serves as barely useful art that you put into a drawer and never look at again. Also, I'm curious about the key. What's up with that?
Me: *not a planner newbie*
Also me: “Let me allow Heather to give me a refresher course.” 🤣
Exactly!
Natalie Spector SAME
Me four. I always find *something* valuable when she does the more newbie oriented videos, and I’ve been planning for decades 😹
Great video!
Planner newbie here and my thought process while watching the video, “crap, already bought 3 planners, 5 sticker books, pens, highlighters, stamps, and pretty much all the things!” 😅
I'm a Planner newbie!! Using my classic Planner for budgeting and household. Mini Planner for self care! So excited!!
Fab! Thanks so much Heather! I’d completely forgotten how much I loved my Happy Planner and watching this has been perfect! 💗💗💗
Oh, Heather :) Planning is my biggest stress, anxiety therapy tool. I found You, your channel, your creativity and inspiring outlook at the perfect time in my life. I can't tell you how all of this has helped my crippling anxiety.
I am a total newbie! My sister told me to watch your channel. So glad I listened!!
I love your page. Thank you. I’m starting today and diving right in. 💕
You are my favorite planner mentor!! You were the first Happy Planner Person/User/Squad Member that I saw on You Tube. You are absolutely correct and I love your first tip!! Your planner is your planner, it is not suppose to win a competition or look like anyone else's. Make it look like what you want it to look like. Have fun, Girl!!
I've been a Happy Planner for three years this August, but I still live for these videos!
Thank you for this! I start my first spread in July ❤️ I’m so excited
I just know you were a wonderful teacher. You do such a great job explaining and sharing ideas. You help me stay excited about planning. Super job with your videos. 😍
Hi Heather! I am really enjoying your videos. Youre giving me a wealth of information. I just ordered my first planner. The 18 month Midnight Botanical classic. I got it on sale at The Happy Planner website. I got the sticker book to go with it. I cant wait until it arrives, so looking forward to start decorating it. TY so much for your channel you explain everything easily. ❤❤
Hey newbie here! Love this video and plan on watching your other videos as well. Thank you for these great tips. My favorite was tip number one! 😊
Hey Heather, not a newbie; however, I just enjoy your videos! The tips are a great reminder for all! 😍 the yellow top!
I have a skinny classic and I wish I could find paper for it. Omg I just clicked on the link you provided for the scrapbook store. I am so happy I found budget pages!
Great top three tools! I would add a clear 12” x 1” ruler that quilters use (Omnigrid item 1c) and back it with clear Omnigrip so it doesn’t slip. Great for trimming stickers and washi tape!
Thank you for sharing, I’m new at using a planner, so this is very helpful!
I love your background and the tips!
Thank you for doing these videos!!
I have a very new channel, DonnaSmithWilson-Blissful Planner. I have only done like 5 videos but I am sure excited about my channel, Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest!! I love your videos!!!
I just found your channel and I am a new subscriber. Thanks for sharing your tips and advice, it is much appreciated. I’m looking forward to many more fun videos 👍👍
Thank you Heather, I am starting my first planner in July. Your tips and videos have been a great help and I am ready to go. ... I couldn't find a video of what the Happy planner has to offer (ie accessories) I had had to watch quite a bit of videos to figure out exactly what is available to new starters and I am hoping I finally have an idea of everything they offer) - if you looking at killing some time making a video, I would be interested in something like that. A list so to speak of what you get with a planner brand. be that Happy planner, EC or Plum paper planner. I'm not sue if there are any other planner brand these are the ones I could pick up through my searches.
I love the reminders in this video, Heather! You are so wonderful. I'm also super curious as to where all of the white bins on your shelves are from. I love them, and I'm looking to update my sticker storage system this year, because my collection keeps growing. And growing. And then growing again.
Looks good
My tip: Get some color story books and colorful boxes books to start out with. I started out with a line it up stencil (for checklist boxes) and some stamps.
Thank you so much Heather! Definitely a newbie here and I will definitely be heading over to watch Planning 101!
Not a newbie but love your videos. Your the first one that I started following. Always love your tips!
I use stencils rather than stickers because they're cheap to buy, durable and reusable.
Hi heather. I got my first MAMBI Planner in the mail only a day ago. I watched a lot of your videos before I decided on one, I am so happy I did. I love that you say just to go for it. A lot of other planner people say to work with pencil first, but I think that would stress me out so much!
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE you tips, thank you!!!
Timely as usual Heather Kell thanks for the tips...a subscriber for a while first time planner ##
I luv your videos. They are always so informative. You always have great ideas and glad to know and see that you always look out for the newbies.
👋New subscriber and new to the Happy Planners... I am usually a Recollections girl. But the Girl Squad stole my heart and the way you can customize it to your needs. So excited to order my planner 😊😄
Thank you for your channel, very helpful
Thanks so this video ❤️❤️
Loved this video!! I’m not a newbie, but still learned from these tips..I could not stop staring at that gorgeous planner you were holding...Those rose gold rings 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Where are all of the containers on your shelves from? I love the look of your organization!
Great video again!!! Thanks! 😊😍🥰🤗💕💞
I really like that you create these videos! They are very helpful! Thank you! 💐
Thank you for your video , you're so inspiring !!
This is a great video with great advice! ❤
Thank you Heather for your great tips!! 💖 Always enjoy watching your videos!
Thanks for the video! I'm not a newbie but I also haven't touched my planner in 5 months, I plan on starting over in July.
Great advice about knowing the size of the planner!! I bought my first HP in march in a convention. When I got back home I figured I had bought à mini and classic HP sticker book 😃
Are the discs in the planners the same length apart. Can I use mini half sheets in a classic planner?
Maria Marshall yes you can!
Great tips!
Love your videos!! By the way, love your beautiful top. 💜💜💜
I have been planning in a planner not the happy planner yet but I have got started all because of you videos. You are such an inspiration and great teacher. Oh and I love you outfit today that cover up is so beautiful where did you get it?
I just started with happy planner but most of what I have were from hobby lobby on their clearance sale. The first one I bought came from Walmart.
I would love videos on the vertical mini planners! Even better if its the lined one lol
Awesome video, tfs🌸
I ´m a "newbie" planner, but I have a busy work schedule and kids. Do you recommend having two planners?
I’m not a newbie, but I am a big fan of your videos!
Great video Heather!!!!!
I am just doing it, lol I already did my spread.
Thanks for explaining cause im new
Great Video!!
Thank you so much for all your videos. I am new to this and I have a question. Do the metal discs work better? I like being able switch things around, but I am having a hard time turning pages after I do. Thanks!
Not a planner babe but yes, metal discs move better. I personally think the plastic tul planner discs (Office Depot brand) move a little better than the happy planner plastic but metal are best of all.
How to flip a disc bound page is another factor- you’ll quickly get into the habit of sliding down from one corner to the other with your full fingers, not just a knuckle.
Hi heather and all. What is your favorite dashboard planner starting in July? Debating classic or mini
The dashboard layout works best for me as a no frills, straight function planner, so it's great in mini for on-the-go scheduling. I started out the year with the Super Mom mini, and since it's working so well for me I'm sticking with it. So that's one vote for mini, but no help on which mini planners come in dashboard. :P
Have you done a video on how to put three into one planner...
Do you have a video that teaches you how to use the exacto knife / safety ? I have that finger one and the blade is loose. Also how to know when to change the blade.
Alanna H you can tighten the blade by turning the orange part just below the blade!
Is that a MOPS giving key you’re wearing?
I would like to see a mock of how you use your monthly pages
all I can think is - stripes and florals, stripes and florals!
Heather I have gone from designing my own. Too much. To a Panda planner. Stay at home house wife. Don’t need a panda planner. Had a classic big happy planner. Bought a few little reccollection. Planners. Undecided. Expensive. Best Buy ar TJMax. Trade name Fringe. Horizontal plAnner. I like horizontal but difficult to do a spread. I use color pens
Hi I want a mini planner I got a lot of American Girl doll stickers and other stickers and supplies to use I coupon,save money for Christmas gifts for my family,I go to doctors aloe and get my IV every 3 weeks and I love to film TH-cam videos,do crafts,go to bible study and spend time with my family when ever I fill up ttoo it and help out around the house when I'm up to it
I think the word you were looking for is advantage.
🤯🤯 Did u put that exacto knife in your pocket w the blade exposed???? 😩 ahhhhh
I dropped my exacto one night planning into my lap n it stabbed my thigh right thru deep.
😫🥺.... lol
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Omg 😯 I had that happen to me too a couple yrs back. When I went to the er I lied and said it happened in a science lab at school.
KINGSMOMS AWESOME Ohh gosh! Man, I’m glad I’m not the only one who experienced this.... it was horrifying!! I have a stab scar now lol lol Lol I’m literally traumatized looking at the blade in people hands now....
Lol I told the er I was cutting washi and they were like huh?? I said I was crafting at my desk n it fell in my lap and they said ohhh ok. Yikes
Are there “Miss Maker” stickers?
Lori Vogt yup there’s a miss maker sticker books
What do you do when your 18 month ends in December???
You can get a new one that starts in January
For example: the 18month planners that start July 01, 2019 end December 31, 2020 (usually the classic size). They come in 12 month also that run from January to December. If you follow The Happy Planner you tube channel , they usually do a flip thru for all of the planners in a release as well as many other you tube channels. Heather does great explaining this if you check her other videos. There are options for everyone. Best of luck with your search.
Heather Meldrum You can get a new planner or use an extension pack.
Just bought my first HP...made a big mistake and purchased the add on Budget Planner. Now my planner is a bit of a Dogs Dinner oops
Tip #9... Too late. 😖😂
Maybe you should do a video about why to bother. Planning is expensive and serves as barely useful art that you put into a drawer and never look at again.
Also, I'm curious about the key. What's up with that?