Ready to have an awesome 2025? It helps you organize your year, set clear goals, and keep track of everything you need to do. But instead of buying a boring planner, why not make your own? It’s a lot easier than you think, and it’s super fun!
Planify Pro will guide you through the whole process, from choosing your materials to designing your pages. You’ll get creative ideas to make your planner totally unique. No matter who you are – a student, a professional, or just someone who likes being organized – making your own planner is a great way to start the year.
Ready to make your own awesome planner for 2025? Let’s get started!
What you’ll need to prepare before crafting your planner book:
- Paper to print out planner inserts
- 2 x Chipboards cut down to Personal Wide size + 6mm added to with and length
- Cinch Binding machine or any other binding tool
- Wires for binding
- Eyelets and Elastic (Optional)
- Heavy Duty Guillotine Paper Cutter (Optional)
Design Planner Cover Book
- Click Create a Planner
- Select Personal Wide Size from the Size menu at the top
- Go to Pattern,
- select the pattern you like and click Full display from the dropdown menu on the right
- Switch Edit Layout to On and remove all widgets to create blank page
- Go to Sticker Mode
- Select Widgets and choose Text to customize it from the right menu bar
- Click the AA icon on the top menu to customize font style and color
Create Planner Inserts
- Create a new page.
Switch Edit Layout to On and remove all widgets to make it blank - Click Duplicate in the bottom left corner
- Go to Template and choose a template from the Planner Tag A+ section on the right menu bar
- Click Skeleton to apply it and keep your chosen planner size
- Click Style to apply the style to your planner pages
Customize Planner Inserts
- Texts: Select the H1-3 you want to modify and choose from the available fonts or upload your own
- Style: Select the type of style on the top menu bar, then apply it to your desired widgets by clicking on the available styles
- Color: Choose the area you want to adjust the color of (outline, header, or line). You can either select color from the palettes or directly enter the color code.
- Click L to R icon to duplicate left to right page
- Click on Widgets, scroll to the Header section, and modify the text as needed
- Click on widgets, choose ToDo option and select todo list template
- Scroll to Checkbox on the left and customize the icon to your liking
Change Dates & Calendar
- Turn Edit Layout to Off, double-click on the date and set the start date
- Click on the calendar and select the desired month and year from the top menu bar
- Click the three dots icon in the bottom left corner, enter the desired number of pages, choose your preferred rendering time, and then click the start duplicate button
- Click Dup+Change to automatically adjust the dates
Export PDF File
- Go to Save/Export
- Choose Export PDF > All Pages
- Select your paper size and arrange pages for ring binding option
- Click Batch Generate PDF
- Click to download your PDF button below
- Open your file with Adobe Acrobat and print it out
*Note: In this tutorial, we recommend scaling the cover to 120% and the planner inserts to 100%
Binding Planner Book
*Click on images to see full sizes
- Trim planner inserts with Heavy Duty Guillotine Paper Cutter
- Make holes on planner inserts with Cinch
- Place your Chipboards down on sticker cover
- Cut the edge of sticker cover and hole punch it
- Insert planner inserts and cover with Wires
- Bind it with Cinch
So there you have it! Creating your own planner book is way easier than you might think. It’s a fun way to add a personal touch to your workspace or create a unique gift for someone special. Plus, with a little creativity, you can even turn your planner designs into a side hustle on Etsy. So grab some paper, let your imagination run wild, and start crafting those personalized planner books today. Who knows, you might just discover a hidden talent!
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.
Check out these easy tutorials and bring your custom planner ideas to life Click Here! Don’t forget to visit our Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest for more inspiration—and to explore our wide selection of premade planner templates, design stickers, and fonts for making your own personalized planner. Let Planify Pro help you on your journey to planner success!
