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Thursday, March 30, 2017

Webster's Pages Color Crush Walnut Personal Planner
Webster's Pages Walnut Color Crush Personal Planner

When I started planning again, I've been blown away by how big of a world it has become! I've been a fan of planners and scrapbooking as a teenager so when I found out the many planning communities and creative planners out there, I was amazed and excited to get back to it! But of course, not before going through the phase of deciding which planners to actually use.

I started with The Happy Planner from Me and My Big Ideas and I love all of it - its format, the design, the stickers, the various free printables out there from generous creative minds - and I was content. But of course, not until I realized that it can grow bulky from the many stickers and photos I designed it with. I still love it of course, but now I want something smaller but still cute and customizable.


After a lot of research (meaning watching a lot of "Plan With Me" YouTube videos), I decided Webster's Pages Color Crush Planners definitely fit the bill - small, affordable, and customizable. I wanted it to look professional enough for work so I got the Walnut color and it is so pretty! I got so excited when it finally arrived that I couldn't wait to design it. I immediately ordered a bunch of planner supplies from Blitsy, just another store that I willingly give my money away, besides Michaels.

Designing and customizing my Color Crush Walnut Personal Planner didn't come easy, though. I had all the supplies yes, but lack the creativity. It took a while before I actually knew how to design it to my heart's desire. So how did I overcome this creative block? Lots of Instagram research for inspiration! Thank God for the planning community who love to share their dashboards and weekly spreads, I got to find my own creative designs!

Personal Planner Dashboard Setup, Heidi Swapp, Die-Cuts, Pocket Planner Cards
My Color Crush Personal Planner Dashboard Setup

When you're in a pinch, die-cuts are your friends! Among other things, of course. So for mine, I used the following:

  • Heidi Swapp Memory Planner Pocket Cards
  • Carpe Diem Sn@p! Card Pack
  • Molly & Rex Die-Cuts
  • Instax Photo (taken with my Instax Mini 90)

I usually lay out all the die-cuts and planner cards I want and arrange them as many times as I need to get the look that I want and then start sticking them.
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