Welcome to this tutorial on how to create a cute and functional chunky daily planner for 2025 using Planify Pro. Whether you’re a planner enthusiast or just looking for a way to stay organized, this planner will help you plan your days and achieve your goals.
In this article, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of designing your own custom planner, from choosing the template and layout to adding personal touches like stickers and washi tape. We’ll also provide tips and tricks for making your planner as functional and user-friendly as possible.
By the end of this tutorial, you’ll have a beautiful and personalized planner that you can use to organize your thoughts, track your progress, and stay on top of your tasks. So grab your laptop or tablet and let’s get started!
What you’ll need to prepare before crafting your chunky daily planner :
- Paper to print out the Inserts
- Cardstock 220 gsm
- Binding Machine (Coil Spiral Binder or any other binding machine)
- 30mm Coil Spirals or 30mm O-wires
Design Chunky Daily Planner
Customizing the Planner with Planify Pro
- Create a new planner: Open Planify Pro and choose the A5 size.
- Edit the layout:
- Add or remove widgets as needed.
- Adjust the size and position of widgets.
- Use the gridlines to align elements.
- Customize the colors and fonts.
- Design the cover:
- Choose a background image or pattern.
- Add text and graphics to personalize the cover.
- Save the cover as a separate PDF.
Exporting and Printing
- Export the planner:
- Select “Export all pages” from the File menu.
- Choose “A4” or “US Letter” paper size.
- Ensure “Rearrange pages” is selected.
- Set the scale to “100%.”
- Click “Generate PDF” to download the file.
Making Chunky Daily Planner
Making the Chunky Daily Planner Book
- Cut out the inserts:
- Carefully cut out the individual pages from the printed inserts.
- Fold the inserts:
- Fold the inserts in half along the vertical lines.
- Gather the pages:
- Place the cover page on top of the folded inserts.
- Punch holes:
- Use a hole puncher to punch holes through the cover and all the inserts.
- Bind the book:
- Thread a wire through the holes and secure it with a crimp tool.
- Trim any excess wire.
Want more tips and inspiration for building your own custom planner or launching a personalized planner brand? Check out our blog for a helpful beginner’s guide: “What You Need to Start a Planner Shop” and Courses to help you get started. Planify Pro has more DIY tips to help you personalize your planner, whether you’re designing a gift, building a product line, or just creating a layout that works for you.
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