Composition Book to Planner Part Three of Three

[@babyblues9193]

One of the things I've learned was one of those $1 monthly calendars from Dollar General fit almost perfectly in the back of one those composition books. I duck taped mine in the back and covered the duck tape with some pretty cardstock. I guess you could always use more decorative duck tape that maybe matched better, but I'm still just experimenting. Using the the calendar in the back saved me space inside the notebook for sections I need. Being a mother of 5 I need to be able to grab and go; so I use it for homeschooling, financial planning, menu and meal planning, journaling, and my last section right before the calendar is used for appointments and important dates. Add in some pockets or folders for misc. and it becomes really efficient. Everything in one book. It's been fun so far. You could even decorate the calendar itself with some paper the coordinates with the rest of the notebook. Great project!

[@twochis]

I'm not sure I ever know what to expect of your projects wen you start them but from the start to finish I just love this project! (That's a good thing!) Your finish is amazing. I love the creative pockets, the mod podge finish, the calendars, oh heck, just all of it! TFS with us, and letting us use your creativity on our projects!...Blessings...Bobbie

[@juliemacpherson7957]

love what you did with your planner, i thought the modpog looked great. i love watching your crafting because you have fantastic ideas. may our Lord and savior shower you with his gracious blessings.

[@jo78633]

Love this! I'm making a scrapbookfor our new house and stumbled onto this as an idea. Works great and has lotss of space for photos and blueprints, even landscaping ideas. Pictures of new neighbors as we meet them. Every thing in one place! Hurray!

[@MiniatureMadnessofcherylg2696]

Great tutorial, Amy. I like how you have gotten everything in the planner that you needed without adding a lot of extra bulk to the composition book!

[@jonieisenberg7296]

I was holding my breath when you weren't measuring things like the tabs, or counting pages for the month, but I think it's great!! I know not to doubt you!!!

[@mistym960]

Could you do a follow up, telling how well your planner held up to use? What you liked about it and what you'd do differently?

[@magdacortes4698]

Wow, this is going to be fun. Your explanations are very simple and quick. Going to the store to get note books and get started. Thank you so much for taking time to teach us beginners. Have a blessed day.

[@daniellejones2719]

Super cute planner! I’m a new subscriber. I actually found you when I googled how to put a bow on a wreath. I love how you share your faith❤️ I’m looking forward to watching more of your videos.

[@oi812NM]

Hi Maymay. I use plastic packing tape for anything I need to laminate that is small like tabs. I also use the plastic packing tape over the front and back covers. I use patterned duct tape on the binding to reinforce them. I use these in my math classes as an interactive notebook, but there are so many uses for them. Thx for sharing your ideas with me.

[@sandyfry5124]

I've really enjoyed watching these 3 videos this afternoon. I will use some of thse ideas for my spiral bound travel journal rough notes before transfering to hard copy when holiday is finished. One problem though, I can't get Mod Podge here in Spain. Thanks for the ideas.

[@brendalawrence6732]

This turned out great Amy! I think I would love the same idea done with a binder. I love Nyoka's tip on the punch, then you could just stick it to the page without those plastic things. I hope that works for you.

[@TrustEngGod]

Would that not depend on how gingerly you treat it I mean how can she answer that question some people are heavy-handed and some people are pretty so I think it's up to you. I'm anxious to see how she answers us.

[@silviapinero-santiago5911]

Just finished watching all 3part video of the composition notebook Planner. Going to make them for my niece and nephew teachers. Thanks for the great idea.. 👍

[@MandyM_81]

Beautiful planner! And I, too, may have to try Nyoka's method! I've been punching doubles (and sometimes putting a piece of cardstock in between) to make them sturdier. That has worked well, but Nyoka's way seems a LOT simpler!! Thanks, again, for sharing this project! It is gorgeous! And I wish I had seen (and thought of) this before I bought my 2015 planner. This is definitely what I'll do for 2016! :)

[@rubymed16]

You're welcome MayMay. Looking forward to your next video!

[@gaylepanckhurst6009]

Love this composition planner. Have been enjoying make these lately and now I have heaps more ideas. Thank you for sharing this

[@nyokasmith6611]

Amy, on the tab punch.. just an idea... couldn't you fold your paper and place your fold just shy of where it punches so when you punch you would still have the fold... is that clear? LOL... just a thought... I really like the planner!! Thanks!!

[@MaymayMadeIt]

Nyoka Smith Duh! {Slapping myself in the head as if I should have had a V8!} I will try it and let you know. I don't know why that didn't even enter my mind. I was so disappointed that I just got blind to it I guess. Thank for the tip!

[@kazeekins1]

Love this Maymay . Thank you for showing how you achieved this planner book. x

[@benitaguzman541]

Thank you for the videos.. I enjoyed the journal tutorials. Awesome job! I am considering making this one- with the composition book. WOW ! GOD BLESS YOU 🙏💜

[@Shellyann36]

Awesome idea about the pockets. I have a normal planner but I think I will use some extra pages to make pockets now! Thank you for the inspiration.

[@booberry10]

Love this planner! Turned out AWESOME. Can't wait to see what you have planned for us next! Hugs! Becca

[@elisebb8423]

Great easy journal! Thanks for all your ideas and techniques! Now on to see your recipe book videos!!!

[@homeschmomof4]

MayMay, I bought that TAB thinking the same thing! LOL...wondering when I run out of the tab plastic adhesive if packing tape will do!? ~Jeanne

[@susank.7881]

Wonderful planner, from plain composition book to a great planner! Love it.

[@MaymayMadeIt]

sk crafter Thank you! I have started using it and I love it!

[@cyberdi75]

Omg!!!! I am so in love with this planner... You rock Amy. TFS!!!!

[@MaymayMadeIt]

diana torres Thanks, I am pretty much in love with it too! I have already started using it and it is pretty easy to use and I like taking it with me!

[@cyberdi75]

*****​. It is a very Beautiful planner. I'd love taken it too :). I cant wait to make one. Which I think I'll make one today. Can't wait to start it. Thank you so very much for sharing this awesome planner with us all.

[@coldmountainpix]

Love this!!!! the shine is what grabs me! I tried to make some handmade journals for gifts with fabric instead of cardstock. And, it buckled like crazy! :( Learning from you and from my mistakes really helps - thanks for your videos, Ive been binge watching you all day!!! :)

[@MaymayMadeIt]

Thanks so much!

[@jackiehuff2725]

Love it. Thank you for teaching us. You are a wonderful instructor.

[@donnagalvan8970]

I love your planner, and to be able to customize it the way I want to... So thanks...

[@sunshine423d]

You could do another 5 months and then do your last 2 months together ; November and December because these are usually more hectic months with the two major holidays... Just an idea... I loved your tutorial on this by the way!

[@hannahbuckley708]

Wow! This looks great! I'm planning to alter a spiral bound diary, will definitely be using some of your ideas!

[@penny3308]

Wow I love love love all your ideas and how you explain everything! I'm definitely going to try this out!!!

[@rubymed16]

I'm a new subscriber to your channel. I love your work! You take your time and explain everything clearly. I hope to make a planner very soon. Thank you! ☺

[@MaymayMadeIt]

+Ruby Medellin thanks!

[@gingergargoyle]

I know I'm a year late, and someone may have mentioned this" but you can make tabs that fold over with just the paper. Simply fold the paper and put it into the punch such that the small tabby part does NOT get cut completely thru - just a smidge down from the cutting edge - then the fold will work for you kinda like a shaped card.

[@mtmeade3]

Wonderful! I really like the pockets for each month and the extra pages to write more specific details about things scheduled. It's very cool. You did a great job. Big Hugs!! Reeah.

[@MaymayMadeIt]

Maria Meade Thanks so much!

[@deloreswilliams8608]

Love this..💕Thanks for sharing..I have so many of these composition books..now I see how much more I can add to them besides what I have now..Love it😍the colors are amazing.💕

[@TrustEngGod]

Very very nice except I'm not into the modge podge maybe if it was matte finish but other than that I'd rather not take a chance on it with the warping

[@miareneem]

I watched all 3 parts. Beautiful planner.

[@luckythrifttree8179]

TFS I can't believe how great that turned out, you did wonderful and really inspired me to try it also. I really appreciate the tips as well

[@Valeriewells1965]

I really enjoyed it, after I finish a bunch of projects I hope to make me one, even if it starts in Feb. Thank you MayMay

[@MaymayMadeIt]

Valerie Wells That is the beauty of it, it is your calendar, you can start it when you like. And hopefully you won't miss a month like me! Thanks Valerie!

[@ladyking119]

liked your book can we see some of it when you start using it to get more ideas?

[@MaymayMadeIt]

Susan King I will share it more as I use it. Thanks for watching this series!

[@JenniferCountryTwinkle]

Thanks for sharing this project. I like the pocket pages. Can't wait to start one of my own.

[@MaymayMadeIt]

CountryTwinkle Yay! I would love to see it, you can share you photos over on our Facebook group....Maymay Made It and So Did I

[@craftcornerwithestherc2506]

The pockets are a really good idea. I love this whole project. Danielle does too :)

[@watercolordreamz]

I am So inspired by your work! Thank you for sharing. You did a great job with these videos.

[@MaymayMadeIt]

watercolordreamz Thank you so much!

[@casablancalily822]

I am so excited to make one of these!

[@pamhall2003]

I love it!!! Love everything you post.♥️

[@rafeelabaig4993]

Love Love Love your video. Wish I can find that paper book all sold out on amazon

[@MaymayMadeIt]

rafeela baig I am sorry, sometimes it comes back in stock.

[@cheryljunkins6935]

I would love to make one. I just have to go to Hobby Lobby and get a couple of things. Thank you again for a GREAT idea.

[@donnanusbaum2991]

Great series. I loved them. Thanks, donna

[@TheBubbly1]

I absolutely loved your videos! Thank you for the inspiration and for sharing!

[@533134]

Cool, looks better than a lot of the in store planners =)

[@kimberlyhoward7896]

Very nice, I've done this also, but mines more junky. Mine is just s daily family log. 😃 good cheap way to play with my pretty papers and track what we get done for the day.🤗

[@vickiesizemore6922]

THANKS ANOTHER AWESOME CRAFT LOVE ALL 3 VIDEOS CAN'T WAIT TO TRY IT

[@debbiehayslrtte]

It really turned out great. Tfs, Debbie

[@blubonnettx]

Hi Amy...Once again another stellar tutorial! I so enjoy all your videos. I wanted to get a Tab punch from WRK but wasn't sure how it worked. I'm such a visual learner. Ugh! Now, I'm thinking I might get that punch, after all. I also read Nyoka's suggestion and I'm wondering how that idea works? What a great story of a grandmother's love from MsSuperKlutz!!! TFS!

[@sassafrasandscraps]

Great videos! I especially love the pocket folders!

[@debican01]

very nice. you could use clear packaging tape with tabs instead of buying the plastic covers. xo Debi

[@MaymayMadeIt]

debican01 You probably could. You might could even use clear contact paper and use the Cricut to cut them out. I do like the sturdiness of them, I have to admit! Thanks Debi!

[@ArlettleWilliams]

This is so amazing... You do great work.

[@Mzshortcake247]

Lov lov lov your ideas awesome thank u

[@MaymayMadeIt]

CraftyCarol247 Thank you!

[@DuckTapeFreak4Life]

I just LOVE this idea!

[@dianechapman648]

DuctTapeFreak

[@VirgoChyld0901]

How has your book held up? Did the tabs stay on?

[@MaymayMadeIt]

VirgoChyld0901 The tabs were not so good. the book itself did fine, I am really sad about those tab things

[@lalascrafts-phyllis280]

What a nice planner.. great job

[@WendyT1HappyCrafter]

Love it, this is going into my lists as well, thanks Amy xx Wendy

[@tattingtrisha3683]

Hi this is so nice thank you for doing this. Are you on Facebook? hugs and appreciation, I never have used a planner just disorganised bits and pieces and now am inspired to try

[@CathyR0527]

I love this one idea!

[@prettyplannergotterdammeru2438]

I'm new to your page. Is there a follow up on this to say how well it held up? I think that it is beautiful! And your series is so much fun!

[@MaymayMadeIt]

It held up really well. I used it the whole time of the calendar in it, I think it was about 6 months. It's been a while since I made it! lol

[@prettyplannergotterdammeru2438]

:)

[@TeresaLuck54]

You did a great job looks good enjoy using it.

[@yaniaelizabeth9276]

i love this im going to make my own

[@kdnkdd]

Very nice.

[@sweetkentuckymama7710]

A very nice planner!

[@elena4crafts]

Wow thats amazing u did good job...

[@crossstitchingwithmildred]

I really love it!! Tfs!! Xx

[@jenslittleplace1391]

Another great project!

[@MaymayMadeIt]

Jen's Little Place Thanks so much!

[@NanaAlleta]

Where did you get the calendar?

[@MaymayMadeIt]

+Alleta Smith there is a link to the printable in the description box of the video. Thanks!

[@Vickilanegan]

I just found this. That was really good, and informative. Thanks so much for sharing. :)

[@hollyscrazylife582]

Dang girl ones again u ROCK u made it so easy now I can do one but I'm more excited about the binder one lol when will u start that one I'm doing both I think

[@chiditasol]

i loved it!!!! It looks wonderful!!! God, I can't wait to start mine haha

[@Lisa_Zapata]

Love it

[@barbarahatfield8027]

Love this , very nice

[@iloveyellow7214]

Greaaat tutorial ^^ thank you for the idea

[@lisawalters5482]

Love it.

[@AsteriETERNAL]

Not bad at all! ;-)