Unfold a new year of possibilities with a DIY folding planner that’s as unique as your plans for 2025! This personalized planner isn’t just about keeping track of dates; it’s about infusing every day with your style and aspirations. With its innovative folding design, you’ll enjoy the full functionality of both monthly and weekly layouts at a glance, making it easy to stay organized and inspired. Fuel your excitement for the year ahead as you customize every detail using Planify Pro, creating a planner that truly reflects your goals and ambitions. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just starting your DIY journey, this tutorial will guide you through each step, ensuring a fun and rewarding experience. Let’s craft a planner that empowers you to embrace 2025 as your best year yet – filled with creativity, productivity, and a touch of personal magic!
What you’ll need to prepare before crafting your folding planner :
- Paper to print out the Notes Pages
- 2 Chipboards
- White Glossy Sticker Paper
- O-wires
- Cinch Binding Machine
Design Planner Covers and Inserts
- Create the cover pages:
- Choose a size for your planner (A6 is used in the video).
- Design the front and back cover using a pattern and text boxes.
- Create the monthly planner pages:
- Insert a monthly calendar on one half of the page.
- You can customize the calendar to start on Monday and end on Wednesday by going to settings and day start.
- Add an empty white column on the left side of the calendar by going to settings and add eighth column.
- Create the weekly planner pages:
- Insert a weekly calendar on the other half of the page.
- You can customize the calendar to start on Thursday and end on Sunday by going to settings and day start.
- Add additional pages (optional):
- You can add notes pages by going to starter and skeleton.
- Print out the planner inserts and covers:
- Make sure to print the covers on sticker paper.
Binding Folding Planner 2025
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- Trim the printed inserts and covers
- Take white sticker paper and cut it a little bit smaller than the cover itself.
- Place the white sticker paper on the inside of the front and back covers.
- Insert the monthly pages and weekly pages into the planner.
- Put the cover page on top of the monthly and weekly pages.
- Take the back cover, flip it over, and insert it into the planner.
- Use a cinch machine to punch holes in the covers and inserts. The punching settings are different for the weekly and monthly pages.
- Insert wires into the holes and close them using your cinch machine.
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