Tired of boring planners? Let’s create a weekly desk planner that’s totally YOU! This easy tutorial uses Planify Pro to design your own personalized planner. Whether you’re a student, a busy bee, or just someone who likes things organized, this guide is perfect for you. Pick the layout, add fun colors, sprinkle in some quotes, and even track your habits. With Planify Pro, the sky’s the limit! So, let’s get creative and make a planner that sparks joy.
What you’ll need to prepare before crafting your weekly desk planner:
- Paper to print out inserts
- Cardstock
- 2 Chipboards
- Cinch Binding Machine
- White Glossy Sticker Paper
- O-wires
- Paper Cutter (or Heavy Duty Paper Cutter)
Design Your Weekly Desk Planner
- Click Create a Planner
- Select Half Page A5 size from the Size menu at the top
- Go to Template > Starter > Planner Tags A : Weekly Planner DATED
- Select the desired A5 template and click the Template button
- Switch Edit layout to ON to customize widgets as you like
- Change calendar to language or start date you prefer on top on menu bar
- Switch Edit layout to OFF
- Select the date flag and customize it to your preferred language
- Go to Text, select a font or upload your own to apply on the header
- Go to Style, choose from the available styles on the top menu bar, and select the one you want to apply to your calendar
Go to Layout to adjust the spacing according to the guide for calendar binding
Click the three dots, fill the desired number of pages and select render timing
Design Desk Planner Cover
- Click Add Empty Page+
- Switch Edit layout to ON to remove all widgets
- Go to Pattern, select Full display, and then choose the pattern you like
Export and Print Desk Calendar
- Go to Save/Export > Export PDF > Batch Generate PDF > Click to Download PDF
- Open your file and print out
*Note: In this tutorial, we recommend scaling the cover to 120% and the desk calendar inserts to 100%
How to Bind Desk Planner
- Cut calendar inserts with a Paper Cutter
- Make holes in the calendar inserts with a Cinch
- Cut Chipboards following the guide above
- Peel the sticker cover and place the chipboard in the middle
- Trim the edges of the sticker cover and fold them with ruler
- Take white sticker paper to place inside the covers
- Make holes on the covers
- Cut and fold a piece of paper following the guide above to create the piece for attaching the calendar at the bottom
- Apply glue to each side of the paper piece and attach it to both sides of the cover
- Cut O-wires to the size of your cover
- Add inserts and cover to O-wires and press it with Cinch
So, who knew creating your own weekly desk planner could be so fun and easy? It’s a fantastic way to add a personal touch to your workspace, whether it’s with inspirational quotes, beautiful designs, or a weekly layout that perfectly suits your needs. And hey, it’s not just for you! Imagine gifting a custom-made desk planner to a friend or loved one – talk about a unique and thoughtful present!
Feeling extra creative? Why not turn your planner designs into a side hustle on Etsy? There’s a whole world of people out there looking for beautiful and functional stationery to brighten up their desks. It’s a great way to make a little extra money and share your artistic talents with the world.
So, what are you waiting for? Gather your supplies, let your imagination run wild, and start crafting those personalized desk planners today! You might just discover a hidden talent for design you never knew you had.
Want more tips and inspiration? Check out our blog for a helpful beginner’s guide: “What You Need to Start a Planner Shop” and FAQs. Planify Pro has more tips to personalize your planner. Check out these easy tutorials and give it a try! 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, unique design stickers, and fonts to customize your own planners. Let Planify Pro help you on your journey to planner success!
