DIY Happy Planner Protective Cover Tutorial with Judi of JLBCrafts

[@Sun21Cat]

I love the idea of using the file folders for covers and will be grabbing some to complete for myself... thank you

[@Swt.Designs]

A lil late to game but I use the insides of those organizers for diy sticker paper. I’m such a “use it don’t throw it” girl lol. Great tutorial.

[@StaCs7]

Thanks for your clear instructions. It worked PERFECTLY for my Classic Happy Planner. I am so excited!

[@specialk8927]

I love your skinny classic black floral cover

[@fro1G]

Love this. You could use those insides for a clear pocket. Looks like it would seal up great!

[@JLBCrafts]

Totally agree!

[@nenelady7049]

What a great idea. You are a great teacher.

[@JLBCrafts]

Thank you so much!

[@lisaavila9321]

Love this! It's like turning my happy planner into a trapper keeper! LoL Definitely will be doing this! Thank you!

[@JLBCrafts]

I'm so glad, have fun!!

[@vickidame7831]

Great idea! I would just suggest using a lighter colored background or example. It's kinda hard to see. But I'm definitely going to try this.

[@JLBCrafts]

Noted!

[@tibrizid]

Yeah I didn't understood anything, I can't see...😢

[@YoYoFinds]

Love the black & gold cover!…great Hack!💕👍🏾

[@JLBCrafts]

Thank you!

[@CeciliasPlanner]

You're so creative !!! Just blowing my mind with so much we can do with our planners !!

[@JLBCrafts]

I'm so glad! 😍

[@erinkay218]

Thank you for this! I was looking all over for a cheap cover for my discbound half letter planner but they were all more than I wanted to spend. I wanted a cover that wasn’t bulky and would contain my pages/hold everything together when I threw it in my bag while I’m out. They are all so expensive and not exactly what I wanted anyway. I make my own covers laminating cute papers and cards stocks but I worry about that getting scuffed up somehow or something and want it to have some sort of closure. The folders with the elastic closure are PERFECT and this is so inexpensive. Thank you!

[@JLBCrafts]

You are so welcome - I have more of these than I can count!

[@choclitsuga]

So creative - heading to dollar tree

[@JLBCrafts]

Walmart is another great place to look!

[@marylynmiller5158]

Great project...budget friendly too!#

[@JLBCrafts]

Absolutely!

[@staceylivermore4609]

I love this. I recently got a skinny planner that I use for grocery lists and it goes in my purse. I wanted to make a travelers notebook cover for it, this is better. Thanks for the great idea and tutorial. I have been waiting to see your tutorial on how to make a planner cover ever since I saw your fall cover you said you made.

[@JLBCrafts]

That is awesome! I just got my new laminator as I wore my old one out! I can now do a tutorial on laminating and making your own covers, bookmarks, dashboards, etc. Thanks for the request and stay tuned!

[@gymnastmomma6908]

This is so beautiful! I've been looking for a cover for my Happy Planner and this is perfect! Thank you!💜 I had to subscribe about 10 seconds into your video! I can't wait to watch more of your content.

[@JLBCrafts]

Welcome and thank you so much for subscribing!!!

[@jasminelusher7563]

Thanks Soooooo much for sharing! I cannot find a cover anywhere for my skinny classic., and I want to be able to take it on the go. This is perfect to protect it. Very pretty and practical, not to mention cost effective lol. Great video 👍

[@JLBCrafts]

You are so welcome!

[@teresalimaromao3806]

What a great idea!!!!❤ Thank you for sharing

[@oldschoolwoolandweaving835]

This is perhaps one of the best diys for planners out there and the only one I've seen so far on the topic. I will say, the combo of dark surface and dark cover material made it hard to see, though. I also wonder, what do you use for a half letter or classic size? Do you still use the envelope storage folder? Or is there something else that is larger? Thank you for sharing your information. 🙂

[@Stephsgotit]

This is genius, thanks for sharing. Love this idea, definitely going to try it for my Sunday notes.

[@JLBCrafts]

You are so welcome!

[@meyliqg1774]

You could do shaker bookmarks with the inserts. This is genius Btw ❤

[@saarakirves]

This is so clever!! Thank you for the great tip👍😊

[@JLBCrafts]

You are so welcome!

[@deelishussdee]

This is such an amazing idea. Well done 👏 thanks for the tip about the blade. Had no idea it could be removed and replaced so easily.

[@JLBCrafts]

You're very welcome!

[@josephinejacobs2159]

I wonder if you can laminate with the inside of the folder? 🤔 also they would make some good clear windows when doing junk journaling. ❤

[@myrnaarche5602]

I ABSOLUTELY love this tutorial!!! Thank you for sharing

[@JLBCrafts]

You are so welcome!

[@clarebailes7638]

You can sharpen the blade by stabbing it into a ball of aluminum foil. You don't need to replace them as often as you think

[@JLBCrafts]

I've heard that about the punches too, I'm skeptical, will have to try it!

[@dihamilton7611]

It won't sharpen the blade because you can't sharpen steel with aluminium, but it will clean goop off the blade.

[@butterflies015]

If you take the middle pockets out can you make it into a wrap around planner holder?

[@Chrissy_Mad-Scots-Wench]

I love this, and hit subscribe button seconds into your video. I recently got a cover for my Classic HP but due to living in the UK 🇬🇧 the postage from USA 🇺🇸 was half the price of the actual cover, which I can’t afford all the time! I love your idea as it’s a lot more practical and within my budget. Could the plastic liners be cut on a Cricut or Silhouette and be used to make acetate covers for shaker cards? TFS ❤

[@ragsofheartplanning]

I wanna do this!

[@tinalsanchez4837]

😲…Love It!…🌻

[@JLBCrafts]

Excellent!

[@flowersafeheart]

This is so, so clever!! Has anyone seen something like this that could work for half letter size though?

[@JLBCrafts]

I have made these for every size from Mini to Big...only one I haven't tried is micro.

[@loveliveholistically]

Great idea. Thanks.

[@JLBCrafts]

You are welcome!

[@appalachianwanderseeker]

This is so clever! Thank you for sharing!

[@JLBCrafts]

You are so welcome!

[@cyndiramirez2916]

what a great idea!! love it!

[@mrsjsellers]

Brillant!!!

[@JLBCrafts]

Thank you so much!!

[@MamaKimmiV]

Great idea!! Thank you!! I can definitely see myself using this someday soon. I would love to see your process of making the stickers/labels that you create in excel and use in your wellness planner. I’d like to do something similar in my household planner.

[@JLBCrafts]

Thank you so much for the feedback! I had a spreadsheet and kiss cutting tutorial on the list but I have just moved it to the top of the list so stay tuned - Coming soon!

[@MamaKimmiV]

@@JLBCrafts awesome! Looking forward to it and I’m really glad you took the leap and started your channel

[@missnurseeri]

That was freaking amazing!

[@JLBCrafts]

My favorite covers by far for when my planner leaves the house!

[@yesiamsharon]

This is great. Thank you!!!

[@JLBCrafts]

Glad you liked it!

[@plannertimewithmichael]

Fantastic idea! Thank you for sharing!

[@JLBCrafts]

You’re very welcome!

[@ClassicPlusStyle]

Such a great and affordable idea!

[@JLBCrafts]

Thank you! 😊

[@paigedial3445]

This is brilliant what a great idea. Enjoy your video

[@JLBCrafts]

Thanks so much 😊

[@Alaluvs2scrap]

Love this idea!! Thanks!!

[@JLBCrafts]

You are so welcome!

[@GneissTee]

Lovely!!!! Thanks.

[@TheSpanishClassroom]

Excellent idea. Thanks!

[@JLBCrafts]

Glad it was helpful - thanks for watching and good luck!

[@donnahughes5708]

Great idea! Thank you.

[@JLBCrafts]

You are so welcome!

[@cassysatterfield5860]

I love your covers!!!! What do I search on Amazon to find letter size to try and make one? THANK YOU!!!!

[@JLBCrafts]

Try searching on "Accordion File Folder"

[@kellypost1353]

Omg I love it!! But you have me nervous about breaking my punch..! Lol

[@JLBCrafts]

You need to snag one of the CropADile Powet punches - it goes through anything like butter!

[@h.s.s.3881]

These covers are beautiful. You need to take us shopping I can't find folders like these anywhere! ;-)

[@JLBCrafts]

I have gotten several at Walmart, it's been a while but I'm pretty sure they were less than $5 - don't give up!

[@katrreenna5430]

Great idea Judi, thanks for sharing! Really enjoying your KZbin channel.

[@JLBCrafts]

Thanks so much - glad you are enjoying it!

[@patriciapification]

So smart

[@MariaGarcia-vl7kx]

Can you list what type of corner rounder you use? Love the video! I’m going to do this since I love to throw my planner in my purse or tote.

[@JLBCrafts]

Yes of course! It is a Crop-O-Dile Corner Chomper and its Amazon link is in the description. Please let me know if you still can't find it.

[@darlenelozada1360]

Thank u so much

[@theanitaappling2904]

Just wondering if you can use the inside plastic, attach a note sheet (decorate it as you choose)and laminate it, maybe that can work in the planner.

[@JLBCrafts]

That plastic is thin enough - I bet that would work - like a dashboard or bookmark or dry erase board! Great idea, I'll have to try it next time!

[@amybrowning3089]

I ordered one off of Etsy thinking it would be like this, but definitely not ☹️ I tried to look for them in local stores, but I guess they are not selling the file folders right now!!! Do you happen to sell any just like in the video for the skinny classic? I love it!!!

[@JLBCrafts]

Sorry to hear that - I looked back to try to figure out exactly where I found the black folder in the video. The best I can tell I got it at a Dollar Tree - I hope this helps!

[@TheOwsNestHomeschool]

I know this comment is around a year later but I found a bunch of different sized file folder out when they have back to school sales

[@ashleyjackson2957]

I used the inside to organize my underwear drawer.

[@JLBCrafts]

Great idea!!!

[@melel527]

Really awesome! But very difficult to see

[@JLBCrafts]

Yah I have much better lighting since I filmed that.

[@michellewood9646]

What a supa idea

[@JLBCrafts]

Thank you!

[@mariaotiliafragacastillo4000]

Muy buena idea pero muy mal grabado ya que es negro sobre cafe y las manos muy tapadas que no se ve bien claro para apreciar el trabajo.

[@JLBCrafts]

Thanks

[@barbaradean7871]

dark table, dark cover. bad choices, couldn't see half of what you were doing.

[@JLBCrafts]

Its a shame it was so dark on your device.