My planner is one of my favorite places to experiment with new crafting techniques, lettering, and colors. Sometimes, that experiment goes wrong in so many ways that you just cringe through the week until you can turn the page. Sometimes, the experiment works out and you’re left with a beautiful, unexpected spread.
Luckily, this week, I had an experiment of the second variety. I wasn’t sure where it was going, but I really love how it turned out.
(click on the photos to see close-up views!)
I knew that I wanted to use the “I’m So Organized” sticky notes, so I built the color scheme off that. I loved the look of the orange/coral stamp pad and polka dot washi, so that added in a pop of color to an otherwise neutral color palette. I also used navy blue and gray stamp pads and pens to add a little more depth without getting too wild with color.
I had a lot of fun layering stamps (like the “Think Big” at the top of the page) and creating pattern with stamps (like the honeycomb on Tuesday).
Sticky notes are a great way to break up the page and add color. I’m fine with having blank spaces, as I plan to add more weekend to-dos to this list as the week goes on.
I also love to use washi-tape to create colorful flags and arrows. I used a few stickers on the right page of the spread, but washi works just as well to add pops of color and draw attention to important event and to-dos.
What colors are you loving as we transition from winter into spring? I thought the subtle mint-green and bright coral-orange were the perfect combo for this time of year as the flowers start to bloom.
Wishing you all a bright weekend full of creativity and rest!
8 Comments
The Sicilian Swede
I am a sucker for planners! Love how fun and exciting you can make it 🙂
March 4, 2016 at 9:58 amHaley
Planners are the best! Thanks for reading 🙂
March 4, 2016 at 10:01 amxo, Haley
Sara
I love these ideas! I am not a “crafty” person, looking at how you’ve explained how to do this calendar, it looks so easy, like even I could do it! 🙂 I’m excited to create a similar calendar for my kids also.
March 4, 2016 at 10:15 amHaley
Yay! I believe every person has a little “crafty” in them, you just have to find it! Have fun with it and let yourself make mistakes 🙂
March 4, 2016 at 10:17 amThanks for reading!
xo, Haley
Emma
Aaah! That planner looks so cute. I’m jealous.
March 5, 2016 at 4:25 pmHaley
Thank you Emma! 🙂
March 6, 2016 at 9:27 amxo, Haley
Rachel
I love the way you made the page flags from washi tape– I may have to steal that brilliant idea! Your pages are gorgeous! ?
March 11, 2016 at 7:56 amHaley
Thank you so much Rachel! I’m always trying to come up with new ways to use washi – if only to justify buying more of it 🙂 I can’t seem to resist!
March 11, 2016 at 8:14 amThanks for reading!
xo, Haley