How to make Happy Planner pages with your Cricut

Here's how to cut any Happy Planner page with your Cricut Machine
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[@saraangel8056]

This is GENIUS. I literally had to make an account to comment to tell you how amazing this is. Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge (and svgs).

[@AwesomeSVGs]

Thank you Sara!

[@NikkiGlasgow]

This is the most helpful video I’ve seen. I’m new to the planner game and you have explained things extremely well. Thank you!

[@ashiebby87]

EXACTLY what I was looking for & this is the ONLY video I could find. SVG files are a very helpful bonus. :D You are amazing! Thanks for taking the time to show us!

[@lisaleone2296]

I wish the Happy Planner company would come out with a set of month tab dividers that were printable.

[@Damson7]

Lisa Leo

[@kreativenotions226]

Hello, I am so happy I found you on youtube. I was viewing many videos on the Happy Planner. I appreciate your files. I have many old planners of which I do not want to just throw out and thought there would be a way to reuse most of them but had not figure it out until watching your video. I have a Cricut Maker and Air 2 along with a lot of paper stock, pens, and other supplies of which now I can customize my own planners without spending a fortune. I use two planners: work and personal. Thanks for your effort and time. Be Blessed!

[@sherleeweeks8687]

Office Depot sells discs under the brand name TUL and Staples sells them under the brand name ARC. They are both solid discs with no heart cutouts! Levenger sells discs too that are fancier and more expensive!

[@lisaleone2296]

This is true. The TUL/ARC discs are the same hole size and pitch (spacing between discs) as the Happy Planner discs, and you can punch the pages with the same punches. Howver, keep in mind that you can't mix TUL/ARC with Happy Planner in the same book because the discs are different diameters.

[@andreajohnsMyPotteryBliss]

I’m glad you documented your journeys. What a wonderful reminder of a good time. There is a connection that happens between writing on a page and my brain that never happens when I’m typing digitally.

[@trishschmidt8530]

I'm so envious! Wish I could be so well organized with all the mementos! Wow! You have amazing collections!

[@sharonallen3091]

Omar, you are a game changer. This is one of the best videos around. I’ve shared it with my Happy Planner Facebook group in Australia.

[@MysteryViv]

You did an excellent job explaining the Happy Planner and the cutting techniques.

[@allissalopanec5994]

I just found your channel today because I recently purchased a Cricut and was in search of sticker tutorials. From an older video of yours, I came to this one. PERFECT! I also LOVE planners. Especially Happy Planners. Like you, I am not a heart person. I cover my disc hearts with buttons attached by hot glue. This allows me to remove the buttons when I desire but they stay attached firmly. I also recently used jewelry gems as well. Can't wait to see what else I can learn from your great videos. Thank you.

[@AwesomeSVGs]

Thank you Alissa, Great idea to cover the hearts with buttons!!! Thanks for stopping by. Hugs!

[@AllBrightColors]

Love your sketches in the journals! Wow!

[@StaCs7]

This is one of the most helpful tutorials that I’ve seen! Thank you!

[@bobbyspapercraft]

Yay! Omar you are back! So glad and with tons of helpful information too. Thanks Omar. 🙋🏻‍♂️🐝🙌🏻

[@AwesomeSVGs]

Thank you Bobby!

[@tamaraenyart7875]

This is hands down theee best diy tutoriol for planners. Thank you!

[@AwesomeSVGs]

Thank you!!

[@taryn_mcmanus]

This is vid is filled with an incredible wealth of info and insight. Thank you💕✨

[@bsincere731]

Glad to have you back, I've learned so much from your videos. Thanks for another great one.

[@AwesomeSVGs]

Thank you for stopping by!

[@fatimarazon8407]

Love your SVG file! I used it with the print then cut feature on my cricut maker and it was perfect.

[@adrianaariza-jones3694]

Hi Omar. I missed you !!! I am glad you came back. I love your drawings, they are so beautiful. You are very talented. Thank you for sharing your designs. Looking forward to see your tutorials again.

[@AwesomeSVGs]

Hi Adriana, thank you for your kind words. 🤗

[@mariekemulder8038]

I like your journal and your great penmanship

[@pammcardle40]

Thank you, this is fantastic!! Your art is wonderful as well!

[@TexasLadyS]

You are an incredibly amazing artist! I wish I had a tenth of your talent.

[@nancymoore4974]

Excellent video! Thanks for the SVGs!

[@kimhill6351]

Welcome back! This was brilliant. Thanks so much!

[@AwesomeSVGs]

Thanks Kim

[@sandrar7443]

Thank you so much!! It was so helpful. I can't wait to start making my own planners.

[@momokeen]

This is just what I needed! Wow, thanks so much for your hard work!

[@OutoftheBoxReiki]

Thank you so much :). I am so excited to try it out. You're the best!

[@CraftyAuntSally]

Hi there, OH my gosh, Thank you, Thank you, this is what i have been trying to work out how to do for ever and a day. You are amazing. Now to have some fun.

[@AwesomeSVGs]

Thanks

[@rebeccasobczynski6492]

You are a GENIUS!!!THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE TUTORIAL!!! GOD BLESS

[@AwesomeSVGs]

🤗

[@tjduprey]

"I'm not that much of a heart kind of guy" best video comment lol...

[@AwesomeSVGs]

Lol!

[@Kpmomof4]

Your art and drawings are amazing!

[@AwesomeSVGs]

Thank you Kelly

[@jayro2618]

This is what I was looking for! Your videos are on point and very easy to follow! New fan here!

[@AwesomeSVGs]

Welcome aboard! Thanks for stopping by

[@mariekemulder8038]

Oh & I am in love with planners.

[@artsmigi2250]

Great information, great video. Thank you for inspiration.

[@inggomez-allen7920]

You are very talented!!!!

[@PixieLinsStorytime]

Great video and love your art work.

[@HistoryHighwithLisaMarrie]

I knew there was someone who had this figured out. Thanks for sharing!

[@AwesomeSVGs]

Thank you for stopping by. 🤗

[@cristinam.miller9323]

BRILLIANT! Thank you so much for the SVG files.

[@AwesomeSVGs]

You're welcome!

[@scherylb]

I found your video on KZbin, Watched it and thought man I can use my scan n cut machine to do this and WOW you gave the free svg file no need for me to rack my brain to make this it' already been done ...THANK YOU!!! I just did a test cut on some Walmart construction paper and it cut like a charm....Some comments are saying how they can't get things lined up, I don't have a cricket machine but when I inserted the file into my machine I did have to resize the one I wanted to cut as my machine resized it as it scanned the whole image but no fear at all I just deleted the one's I didn't need and resized the image I needed (Classic) to 9 and a 1/4 by 7.02 and it cut like a charm and the holes lined up perfectly.....THANK YOU so much for providing this file to us for FREE!!!! I am so subbing your channel and your shop....

[@AwesomeSVGs]

Thank you!!! I just use a cricut, so, thanks for explaining the workaround for a scan & cut.

[@magickaldust1213]

I love love love the b roll in this video! It's just shot so well and the video quality is very good! Instant new sub

[@AwesomeSVGs]

You are too kind. I really try my best.

[@donnaadams6517]

Thanks for sharing. There is a micro size Happy Notes using on 4 disc. And half sheets for the big and the classic. This is so much better than using the Happy planner punch.

[@stampbyme2014]

Wow what a great video! Thanks so much Omar.

[@AwesomeSVGs]

Thank you for taking the time to comment

[@sambrown5538]

Thank You so much, I had no idea I could do this!

[@Chantel192005]

Thank you for this video. I use the Happy Planner one of my favorite things about is how u can customize it.

[@AwesomeSVGs]

Thanks for stopping by

[@svd1502]

Best video and technique ever! 🥰

[@AwesomeSVGs]

Thank you

[@markclay5347]

Wow Wow Wow.....thank you so much - big planner and my new Maker - match made in heaven. Just need to check it out with A4 paper now. I've made some of my own discs with a 3d printer - free design file from Thingiverse and you can choose from 3 styles or leave the 'cut out' out. Great if you have even a small 3d machine. Off to play now... thanks again - clear, concise and totally relevant!

[@AwesomeSVGs]

Thank you very much!

[@Citsjustme]

This is great! Thank you very much!

[@gisellecriacoesemfeltro3134]

Wow thank you so much just what O needed. Thanks a million 🙏🥰

[@AwesomeSVGs]

🤗

[@JazzisWorld]

Love this video

[@ecomsnacks6122]

Love your videos❤️

[@AwesomeSVGs]

Thanks! 🤗

[@LizT207]

Super freakin' creative

[@rh8152]

Awesome video, and thx for the SVG files. I’m going to be making my own planner, but as far as the laminated front and back go…how would we do the holes for that? Same as for the paper? TIA

[@dovesong4jc]

LOVE THIS!! Thank you so much for sharing!! Your voice is very nice to listen to :-) Would I be able to cut a LAMINATED cover I have made the same way I can cut paper, card stock etc.?

[@AwesomeSVGs]

Thank you Brenda. I have cut laminated dividers successfully, although I haven’t done much testing. I used a 60lb cardstock and a 3mil laminating film with the knife blade on my Cricut maker. I’m pretty sure the regular blade can cut it as well or maybe use a deep cut blade with several passes to make sure it cuts through. Laminating film can become very stiff after it goes through your laminating machine so, I’d start with a medium pressure and 2 passes. Don’t eject the mat from the machine and check if it cut correctly, if not, give it another go. Good luck!

[@classycaffeinated4846]

You are awesome

[@mkladii68]

So glad I stumbled onto your page. Awesome tutorial. Do you by chance have svg of the horizontal layout for the classic size happy planner?

[@AwesomeSVGs]

I will soon

[@KarynHayden]

Dokibook is a great place to find disc bound supplies as well. Their discs are metal.

[@AwesomeSVGs]

Great to know! Thanks

[@latoya1274]

This is awesome!!! Would you happen to have the template for the planner you showed at time stamp 5:30? If so am I able to add color to it and is it pre dated? I was trying to find one like the happy planner cool dude for my son but I don’t think their coming back out with that one. Or would you happen to have that layout/template available for purchase?

[@maxinehill3610]

Great info! One question... do you use your Cricut to make the hole punches once the cover is laminated or do you just use a Happy Planner hole punch?

[@CandBCrafts]

Thank you so much for the svgs. I have a question. Do we use the edging thing on all of he sizes of the planners?

[@AwesomeSVGs]

The edge technique is only to cut binding holes on a piece of paper that is exactly the same size as the page you want to add to your planner. Since besides the big happy planner, all others are smaller than a letter size sheet of paper , you can cut several from a 11x8.5 paper. Anyways, using the edge targeting technique, you can also use smaller size pieces of paper to add to your planner.

[@renegade_kitty]

Hi! Thanks for this video! Unfortunately, the SVG files on the website don't seem to work. I was trying to get the SVG for the other sizes.

[@louisech1963]

Thank you so much for sharing the template. I am wondering if you did cut the cover you laminated with your cricut to be able to put it on the disk system ?

[@AwesomeSVGs]

I used my Cricut and a knife blade. The laminated page is way too thick to be cut with a standard or fine point blade.

[@heatherstone7495]

This is beyond helpful, thank you so much!!!! How do you punch the holes after you laminate? I tried using the blue punch but it doesn't seem to be able to handle the cover plus laminate.

[@AwesomeSVGs]

You’re welcome 😊

[@AwesomeSVGs]

I use a deep cut blade a strong grip mat and a custom setting of 220 pressure x3 on a cricut maker., that seems to do the job. Make sure to tape your page to the mat to avoid it moving around.

[@ANewArts]

Thanks for this video! Can the cricut cut plastic to make dividers or laminated pages - do I need a specific blade?

[@AwesomeSVGs]

Yes it can. You should do at least 3 passes at 260 points of pressure and make sure to secure your page very well using tape. A deep cut blade is recommended. When you cut, don’t eject the mat and check if the machine cut all the way through, if not, give it another go. Good luck

[@reneejennings2225]

Hello, love all your videos!!! Just had a question about uploading SVG files to Cricut design space. When I uploaded the classic size file the holes did not cut properly, the spacing was not correct. Does the file have to be resized after upload and if so what are the dimensions?

[@AwesomeSVGs]

Hi Renee, glad you like the videos. The files should not be resized at all. Do you have any photos you can send to [e-mail] ? The spacing works well on mi end, and they are constant throughout the different sizes.

[@itsalongstory1694]

Since the big happy planner edge targeting technique is designed for the big planner, after cutting planner marks, and printing would I then just use a craft cutter to size the page down?Also, if I'm printing classic size planner onto the 8.5x11 sheet, how would you suggest getting that lined up correctly that would be most effective for the size difference?Thanks in advance, I love your tutorials!

[@OmarToro]

Denise Long hello!! For sizes classic and mini, it is best to cut the pages first using the corresponding SVG file and THEN printing. That way you don’t have the hassle that involves lining both sides. Try a few pages first to see if your printer’s feeding mechanism can handle the irregular edges of the already cut paper and print one at a time.

[@RainorShine1]

Wish there was recollection mini planner as that is what I love to use. Not a big fan of the discs.

[@catherinedillberg1231]

where did you get your Midori inserts? (the blue canvas zipper pouch)

[@tntwanders5649]

Where do you get or do you have available the InDesign template or bleed/guide information. I noticed in your video you layout the pages in InDesign and they have the little cut marks on the side so you can see where they will be. I would like to do this when I design my pages, I use InDesign as well.

[@icreatestuff3610]

You can get the same disc minus the heart at office depot

[@AwesomeSVGs]

Thanks for the info!

[@FJolly86]

Do you have any tutorials on writing styles like pictured here?

[@emh6831]

I know this is probably a crazy question, but once laminated, is the cricut then able to cut the covers??

[@AzmiraOlivia]

Would you ever do a video on how to create a template on InDesign?

[@AwesomeSVGs]

Hi Nadia. Sorry for the delayed reply. I’m not very InDesign savvy, I actually struggle every time I have to use it so I’m sure I’d end up confusing you a lot (like I always am when I stumble upon a new InDesign project).

[@barbra429]

What if I want to cut it a custom size not one of the ones that's listed

[@mv9784]

How do u cut the laminated paper ty

[@CheekyAdorable]

I am THRILLED to find your video and mad YT didn't recommend it to me when I was literally searching for artists using disk binding. I've cut carrying 2-3 different note books down to just 1 because of this system, and it helped me organize all of my loose art papers from 1.5 drawers in my craft room, to a single 2" book that sits beside me on my art shelf. I guess I could have also used a binder? But I like the ability to easily pull out pages, or punch on the top instead of the side. The disks are also more forgiving if I over fill XD. No more popping rings leaving my papers at the bottom of my bag, or smaller pages not quite reaching the second ring. It just feels so much more customizable, but I don't know any other artists as in love with this as I am XD

[@barbra429]

Do you have a tutorial on how to set up Cricut up to cut your custom sizeplanner pages. I am making my own happy planner that is not the size of the standard ones bought in the store

[@AwesomeSVGs]

You could use your machine or a paper trimmer to cut your pages with no binding holes first and the use this edge targeting technique to cut centered binding holes on those cut pages.

[@sworley1956]

This is an old video. Since Cricut has changed it paper size can you do a more updated video?

[@lexslookbook]

I'm looking for dotted grid paper for the arc system. But not the happy planner. I am more of a bullet journal girl not the system that out now

[@elisabetleyba1147]

Hola cual papel utilizaste para las hojas del planner y se pueden escribir y no se nota por detrás ?

[@AwesomeSVGs]

Hola. Para las hojas use un papel de 32lb o de 90gm2, se nota si dibujas o pintas con marcadores con técnicas muy saturadas como Copics o spectrum Noir. Con pluma o tiralíneas no se ve por el reverso.

[@elisabetleyba1147]

@@AwesomeSVGs recomiéndame un papel que sea para utilizarlas en el planner que sea más resistente y no se note ?

[@donnawunderlich5266]

I tried to download your page designer to cut with the Cricut. Is the free download not there anymore?

[@jordanruth0809]

One question, how do you cut the laminate sheet for the front cover after you've laminated?

[@AwesomeSVGs]

You do it the same way you cut your regular sheets. Just center it vertically, but make sure to align the edge of the laminating pouch to be cut, to the edge of your other pages. If you look at branded planners the bound edges match because if not, they’d overlap when opened and might rip. Hope that helps.

[@jordanruth0809]

Awesome SVGs oh okay. Thank you!!!! I hope I get it right.

[@tyieshaburris6577]

I tried to go to your website to get the files but the website no longer works.

[@Chris33WA]

Do you have an edge targeting file for the Classic Happy Planner?

[@AwesomeSVGs]

Not really, but you can use the big happy planner file, centering the smaller page within the boundaries of the larger edge. All happy planner sizes have the separation between the discs, constant, so you could also do this for the mini size.

[@saquoryasmith8712]

what cricut settings did you use when you went to cut?

[@AwesomeSVGs]

Hello Saquorya, it depends on the paper you are using. For 32 lb cardstock I use a custom setting on the machine with a pressure of 150 and a fine point blade.

[@jamespayt]

I tried looking in your bio for your Etsy shop. I couldn’t find it.

[@sekretteburbank81]

How did he get the SVG file? The link to Etsy says NO SVG

[@ChayTriesToVlog]

Hello do you have micro svg for micro happy notes

[@AwesomeSVGs]

Not really, I plan on updating the video soon and I'll include them. Thanks for the idea

[@laxwanna1976]

Can these svg files be used with a brother scan and cut CM 900

[@AwesomeSVGs]

If your software is able to los svg files, yes they can.

[@elyssabarajas3554]

Devastated to know what all the cricut does since i just started making my own planners 😢

[@joycecottom7935]

404 error when trying to download the free files...where do I go to get them now?

[@sharonallen3091]

Have been on the blog/website; having trouble finding the happy planner pages svgs

[@BreannaBaozi]

If you scroll down to the very bottom, there should be two downloads you click on. They're under the picture uploads of the SVGs, and there should be two buttons, one for the edge target and one for the SVGs!

[@AwesomeSVGs]

Thanks Breanna.

[@AwesomeSVGs]

Download links look like a teal bullet with white text animation if you are on a desktop computer. If you are on a mobile device they only look like a text hyperlink of a different color (blue) They are usually right after the supplies list and before the comments section.

[@sharonallen3091]

@@AwesomeSVGs thanks heaps and also to Breanna. I found the files. May end up buying your Printables on Etsy which will be quicker and easier than cutting on my Cricut. Do like the tabbed dividers though.

[@Monet1543]

What size is the classic paper after cut?

[@AwesomeSVGs]

It is 7” x 9.25”

[@karengeorge9039]

Does not work for me. My Maker does NOT make the marks in the same order as yours and when I push the pause button, it "cuts" the first hole. I never get the chance to put the paper on the mat. And your templates are NOT the correct size for the planners. I have a BIG Happy Planner and the cover page templates is Not correct. My cover pages, minus the laminate, are 9 x 11.25. If I resize the page, the disc holes are off. This is a GREAT idea. Any suggestions for a fix?

[@AwesomeSVGs]

Maybe the last update to design space changed something by I gave t cut pages lately. I’ll try it soon and let you know. You must not resize the svg file otherwise you’ll change distance between discs and pages won’t fit. If you want to cut larger or smaller pages, just center te paper to the marks made in the first pass, no need to resize.

[@karengeorge9039]

@@AwesomeSVGs Thank you I hope you get it fixed and no I did not resize anything

[@melissamarlatt2520]

I cant get it to load into cricuit design space

[@AwesomeSVGs]

I’m sorry it took me so long to reply. Please tell me more so I can help. Which file are you trying to upload?

[@earthlymcJapan]

Ugh I tried to buy the svg file but the website is not active :(

[@AwesomeSVGs]

Works fine on my end. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZyUnniioKatqck try this link.

[@Mrsangierice]

Donde vives?

[@julesdoughty3203]

The footage might have taken forever because the actual getting to the point took FOREVER. Lol

[@AwesomeSVGs]

😉