I’m very particular about what I want in a planner and though it’s all very simple, this is the first time I have ever come across one that covered everything on my list. There was only one issue, or for a DIY’er, it’s the funnest part- the cover was blank.
I’ve checked out the Sugar Paper LA line at Target a few times before, but I didn’t come across this particular planner until a recent trip. The blank cover is unfortunately very boring, but an easy fix. I took inspiration from the rest of the Sugar Paper designs and set out to decorate the cover myself.
Of course I went with gold.
I started by typing “2014” in a Word document using the font Engravers MT. After printing it out and cutting it down, I taped it to a piece of gold adhesive vinyl
I cut out the numbers with an X-acto knife, then peeled off the vinyl to stick onto the planner. Right about now I’m screaming at myself to get a Silhouette already.
For the polka dots, I used a regular hole puncher to punch out holes in the gold vinyl.
I very roughly planned out where I was going to put the polka dots and used a ruler to help stick on the dots equidistantly.
Simple and gold, just how I like it. I also like how it’s fairly consistent with the inside, which I guess I should probably show you since I’ve talked so much about it.
See the polka dots? Always a sucker for those. First off, this planner is the size of a regular notebook, which I prefer the larger space to write on. Second, there are tabs for each month- major plus! And for the months, the weeks start on Sunday, NOT Monday. I’ve seen too many planners that start on Monday and I will never, ever get used to it. Tell me I’m not alone on this!
This is the most critical part of a planner for me. The weekly pages come right after each month. Yes! I feel like this is harder to find than it should be. I need to have everything for the month all in the same tab. And this Notes page that comes after each week is killer. The large space is perfect for how I often need to jot down random things, ideas, or lists. Perfect.
All these features, in addition to a simple, no frills design, makes this planner my favorite ever.
What do you think? What are your must have features in a planner?
I bought the same exact one but the light teal and gold version! Absolutely loving it as well : ) Target is already a dangerous store (for my wallet) to walk around in, and the Sugarpaper line just made it more trouble!
I have been thinking I really want a paper planner (like something not on my computer). This one looks perfect. Love the way you decorated it. And, yes, go get a Silhouette. ;)
What a great idea, Amy! The sugar paper planners from Target are such a great deal and I love how you personalized it!
Such a pretty re-do and no one could ever tell if you bought it like that or not. I’m with you on large planners, I hate having to squish it all in and then not being able to read it later lol.
So, I bought bought the hot pink Sugarpaper planner from Target and although it already has 2014 written on it, I keep thinking that I should find a way to add polka dots. Stop reading mind!! Haha but thank you for coming up with a solution :).
Gorgeous! I love the gold and black. I have pretty much the same requirements in a planner as you do!
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I love the black/gold dot combination!! (and so glad you posted about the notes after the month view.. that’s exactly what I need! Guess I am heading to Target :) )
Amy, you are just full of ideas and your photos are stunning!
This is so cute, Amy! I’m a sucker for anything polka dotted and gold–so this is a total win win win :)
Oh wow! I love the gold with the black cover! So chic :) I also think I really need to make a trip to Target for this planner – thank you for sharing pics of the inside! Visiting from The Makers link party.
This is too cute! It totally looks like the planner was born with all those polka dots… you know… since day planners are totally born and what not! :D
Awesome project!
I’m always amazed at how beautiful and simple your projects are! Go Amy! Thanks for linking up this week at The Makers!
I flippin love this! My friends and I started a lifestyle link party that focuses on interior design. you would be the perfect match for it! http://bit.ly/1fqE898
cute! Maybe I can be more organized with a CUTE planner.
This looks fantastic!!!! I love how creative you got to cut out the numbers. So good!
So pretty!!!! I’ve always loved black and gold together! And polka dots are always awesome!!
Hi Amy! I love how you decorated this and the gold is perfect! Thank you so much for sharing at Best of the Weekend! Hope you have a happy Saturday and enjoy the weekend!
This is SO cute, Amy! I totally need this. Stopping by to let you know your planner will be one of my features from the Frugal Crafty Home Blog Hop. Please stop by on Sunday @ 8pm C and grab your featured button and link up any new posts you have. Have a lovely evening!
Love the polka dots. Such a cute way to dress up a plain cover.
Adorable! Lovely job :)
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I’m so in love with this planner!!! I must run out to Target ASAP and get one of my own!!! Pinning, of course. And thanks so much for linking up at Super Saturday!
:) Linda
Girl! I can’t believe you did all that without a Silhouette! That is my kind of project. Looks AWESOME! Thanks so much for sharing!
~Abby =)
I want a silhouette so bad too! I cannot believe how good you can cut using an X-acto knife. I could never do that! This looks amazing, I love the gold and black. Great fabulous job as usual
Super cute, love the gold dots! I saw this featured over at Tater Tots & Jello and was attracted to yet ANOTHER one of your fab projects, Amy!
Just stopping by to let you know that I’ve featured your post as a host favourite in the Share Your Stuff Tuesdays link party. Thanks for sharing! Hope to see some more great posts again!
Jenn @ 550westmount.blogspot.ca
Wow- seriously amazing Amy!! It looks adorable and so customized and unique!
I love the gold vinyl. What a great way to customize your planner!
I LOVE Sugar Paper. I used to shop at their store all the time when I lived in LA. I had NO idea that they made a line for Target! This is FANTASTIC news! Thanks for sharing!
Stopping by to let you know YOU were featured at Link’n Blogs! Thanks for linking up.
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Daniela
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*also, when I saw you were cutting out vinyl with a knife, I thought, “That girl needs a Silhouette Cameo!” Totally worth it a million times over! :)
Love your idea and chose this project as my favorite in the Link n Blogs party! I’m co-hosting this week.
Oh my goodness, this is so cute! Makes a planner so much nicer!
Amazing! You would never know you didn’t buy it like that. Love the GOLD (obvi) and the polka dots!
Hi Amy,
Your planner looks so good with a little bling! I’m a big fan of gold as well. My planner was missing only one thing; monthly calendar tabs, but it’s driving me crazy! I really like your idea of a notebook size one, so that’s what I’ll be after next year.
Val
p.s. – found you on I Heart Organizing