Planner Making Basics & Tips - Craft With Me!

[@sonshinesunflower]

@Annette Green you have truly helped me to get started as a beginner planner/journal maker! I am truly enjoying your tutorials! I’m still collecting ECD supplies, but I’m working with the 4 die sets that I do have! Thank you very much! 😊

[@AnnetteGreen]

I'm so happy to hear you are enjoying planner making and that I've been able to help you get started. Thanks so much for the kind words.

[@NancyLynn]

Hey Annette...this was such an educational tutorial, especially for a beginner. I absolutely love your work and love that you are a wonderful teacher. It is so true and I still believe it today, even in my older age, that 'the teacher' makes all the difference in the success of a student. I thank you, Annette. Take care and stay safe.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Nancy, I came back to this video because of a recent comment, then saw your comment below it. I'm so sorry it took me this long to respond. KZbin doesn't always let me know when I've received a comment, so I have to go looking for them. This is a bummer, of course, because your comment was so very kind and meant so much to me. I love what I do, and I always strive to provide some education, so to hear you confirm I am meeting my goals really means so much. Thanks always for your constant support. Crafters like you are what keep me going!

[@NancyLynn]

@@AnnetteGreen I so appreciate your reply, Annette and please know, I meant every word of it. Take care, and until next time...

[@claudiamcnair1767]

Sure hope this is going to be a series. I love your designs and watching your process gives me a starting point to "scraplift" an idea for my own planner scrapbook. I like the idea of using these wonderful dies for more than just my planner, because it's difficult to do much embellishment with 365 days of planner notes. The condensed size makes it much easier and faster to design a page than doing so with my old 12x12 scrapbooks. So, thanks for sharing your creativity and a very belated welcome to South Carolina.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks Claudia! Based on response and many requests, I will definitely be continuing with making videos like this one. I'm so happy you enjoyed it. I agree the smaller size makes it much easier to keep up with scrapbooking. (And P.S. We LOVE Greenville and the climate here. It's perfect for us.)

[@majaooms3435]

Oh this is so cool! I Really want to start my own planner now….You explained it all so well! Thank you so much!

[@kathycallard1996]

Annette, you are a great teacher and awesome at inspiring me! Thank you for this video.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much Kathy. That means a lot!

[@tradefishdesigns7734]

This was wonderful.

[@AnnetteGreen]

I'm glad you enjoyed this one. Thanks!

[@stylesformiles79]

I just received 5 die sets & have another 7 on the way so, I'll be watching your videos for all your creative, lovely ideas & I've bookmarked your blog for these and other ideas!

[@AnnetteGreen]

You are going to have SO MUCH fun creating your pages! I'm so happy you found mine inspiring. More to come in the near future! Thanks for watching.

[@marinadebleser9870]

I am very new to making planners. Watching how you build your pages I can’t wait starting mine

[@AnnetteGreen]

Hi Marina, sorry for this late reply. I hope you have started on yours now. They are so much fun to create.

[@lilyhernani7394]

I love the way you coordinate colors and how to include your photos and pictures. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. I am new to all of this journaling. I am excited to start collecting all the essentials.

[@KellysCreativeDreams]

Good morning, Annette. Belated Birthday Blessings. Thanks for sharing how the 2 sizes of planner dies can so easily interchange. Love the layout! Creative Blessings!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thank you so much for the birthday wishes. And thanks for watching. I hope you're also trying out the planner products. They're such a joy to create with.

[@janewebster7661]

Love it. Thanks for sharing. 😊

[@AnnetteGreen]

Wonderful to hear, Jane. Thank you!

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Annette, I really really love ❤️ this, there is so much to look at. And those dies are gorgeous too. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags

[@AnnetteGreen]

Sorry for the delayed reply. Thank YOU. I'm so happy you enjoyed it.

[@LollyPalooza]

Love your collection. Thanks for sharing

[@AnnetteGreen]

Great, thanks! Thanks for watching.

[@cherylwells1266]

Love this - I have all the dies and planners, just haven't got started - I will use your inspiration now - thanks!!!

[@AnnetteGreen]

That's great to hear! Have fun creating your pages!

[@kathleenspeegle3517]

Love your planner videos!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thank you so much! That makes me super happy. I hope you too are enjoying making your own planner pages.

[@manonhache-mcneil5410]

I’m fairly new to making ECD planner and I really enjoy your tutorial. I can’t wait to see more of your videos!

[@AnnetteGreen]

More to come for sure! Thanks for watching. I hope you're having fun with your planner.

[@virginiachin1489]

Enjoyed watching your process in planning your pages. They came out beautiful.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks Virginia. I’m happy you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

[@cathyb2281]

Really enjoyed watching you create hope we will see more in the future. I definitely need to pick up some of the die sets tfs

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks Cathy. You will certainly enjoy making pages once you get some dies. Have fun!

[@pamela73d]

I really enjoy video watching you making your scrapbooking calendars and I beginning want to start learning how to do this as and What kind of die cutting machine you are using and how to use it 😊

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thank you Pamela. I use a Vagabond 2 machine by Sizzix, but also have a smaller machine I like to use on my craft table by Anna Griffin. Any machine is good really. Whatever you decide on, I encourage you to find KZbin videos on the brand so you can easily learn how to use it properly. It’s just a matter of a simple search.

[@pamela73d]

@@AnnetteGreen Thanks 😊

[@joeywd2885]

Your planner is just lovely and so so interesting. I thank you so much for all the tips and tricks you show and tell us about. You are so good at explaining every step you take and how you do it. It makes it so easy to follow you. I love watching you and creating my pages with you at the same time. I too hope along with Claudia Mcnair that you will do more of these or this will be a series of pages you do as you create your book. Would really love that. Have a great week and stay safe. : )

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thank you so very much Joey. I'm delighted you enjoyed it, and I do plan to continue making pages with you here. Thanks for watching!

[@laurarussell2942]

Did I already comment? These pages are so charming! And you make it easy to figure out what dies you use. I'm considering a few new dies for myself and wondering about the planner pocket. It's 2023 so maybe ECD changed some numbers in their catalog. I'm seeing 'planner pocket 3' as the label in your video and what looks like the same die set as planner pocket 4. It's not a big deal but if you see this comment, let me know. 🙂

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks Laura. I looked at my list in the description of this video and I have Planner Pocket 4 listed, which is what I used. Did I say 3 in the video? I couldn't find that, but it's definitely 4.

[@laurarussell2942]

@@AnnetteGreen Thanks so much!! I'm not sure what you might have said but I thought the folder you took the pocket die from in the video was labeled Pocket 3. Of course, did I look at your list of supplies? No. Thanks again for answering my question.😍

[@susandavies1024]

Just loved all your ideas I’m just starting out and would love some more videos from the UK 🇬🇧

[@AnnetteGreen]

Hi Susan and welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it. And yes, many more videos to come soon.

[@kristinbenini7967]

I’m new to ECD and just starting my Sidekick which is turning out to be a junk journal if anything. This was very inspirational and I look forward to watching more of your videos. Thank you!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks Kristin, I'm glad you found it inspirational. A junk journal sound fun and absolutely perfect with this planner. More videos are on the horizon for sure. I've got loads of ideas to share! Thanks for watching.

[@valgooderham9701]

This was such a helpful video. I am just starting my first journal. Thanks.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Wonderful, Val! I'm happy to hear it was helpful. Have fun and thanks for watching. More to come soon!

[@christineguo2001]

Thank you for this. I am new at planners, I have the dies, but haven't made anything yet with them. Good beginner tutorial!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thank you Christine. Now is the time to start! Have some fun and make some pages. Thanks for watching.

[@marieannehonsberger6536]

Wonderful layouts, so looking foward to your next pages

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much!

[@gigijordan6888]

Really enjoyed your video. I especially appreciated how you talked through your decision making process--so helpful for those of us who have been intimidated to get started on making a planner [even though I have several of the dies, etc., etc]. Thanks!!!

[@AnnetteGreen]

That’s great to hear. Thanks for the feedback, Gigi. I will have more pages coming soon!

[@poupard1000]

I really enjoyed this, Annette! You give such helpful tips and I love how you decorate. But...my favorite part is when you said, "It doesn't have to make sense. We don't care!" when you were deciding to put in the ticket! So many times I struggle with things I'd like to put in but "they don't make sense". Now...I just won't care and will go ahead and do it! lol

[@AnnetteGreen]

That’s what I like to hear Robin! Thanks so much. Just go with it. I sometimes struggle with this too, but once I just try something like that, I end up liking it. I’m so happy you enjoyed everything. Thanks for watching!

[@toboldlygoghllc3321]

Great introduction to the various sizes and how to get prepared to create a journal page! I'd better stock the shop with more Jeans TN's! I always enjoy your videos and creations!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks Terri. So nice to hear you enjoy my content. Where is your store?

[@Charlathejournalingjunky]

i love ur pages they are amazing x

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much. Sorry for my late response. Thanks for watching.

[@karenrosser]

Happy Birthday, this was very helpful 💕

[@AnnetteGreen]

Aww, thanks. I'm sorry I didn't see this comment sooner. I'm glad you found it helpful.

[@Jennybird100]

Thank you for sharing....this is awesome

[@AnnetteGreen]

I'm so glad you think so, Janet. Thanks for watching!

[@HMW001]

I really enjoy your videos, great inspiration and love the pages you put together. Like another commentator I have the dies and files and yet to start. This is really inspiring me to make a start. Hope you do some more tutorials like this for beginners, it’s really helpful. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Hi Heather, and thank you. I plan to continue with more videos like this soon! Thanks for watching.

[@thominaaugustinsson2685]

❤amazing!!!❤

[@hannebork42]

My birthday is coming up, and as usual it is a HUGE problem to come up with ideas for gifts 😩 I've been planning to do MIR in some way, for this year, and you just gave me a 2 for 1. Thank you so much ❤

[@AnnetteGreen]

Happy birthday!!

[@shabbychicandunique]

Love all your videos. You are so inspirational. I love your storage idea for these dies. I've been trying to figure out a way to store them so they won't get damaged and that is a great idea. Can you tell me where you got the magnetic sheets and the little plastic folders you keep them in. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much! So nice to hear. I like to store my dies in these Sizzix envelopes: amzn.to/2NTxpj6 and the magnetic sheets I like are: amzn.to/387yxX0

[@frkbogstad]

I learned a lot 😍

[@AnnetteGreen]

That's great! Thanks for watching.

[@150001915]

Your creativity is so inspiring. I have the majority of the dies and many stamps for the Camera set, Planner Essentials, & the Sidekick. Love them all and have die cut a lot of pages and pieces. I absolutely LOVE the way you decorated your Sidekick Planner cover. You mentioned you stamped the cover. What did you use to adhere the butterflies and were they cardstock or paper. I'm so afraid I'll mess mine up. Maybe it's a good future tutorial:) I have the Beach Planner Essentials cover as the Espresso was not available at the time I ordered. Thanks for your wonderful tutorials.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much for the awesome feedback. As for stamping the cover, I used Archival Black ink. I used a matte medium gel (adhesive) to adhere the butterflies. They were fussy cut from Graphic 45's Nature Notebook collection. The paper isn't thick but not too thin either. I will eventually seal over the top of everything with the same matte medium gel. That is a great suggestion for a future video. Thank you.

[@donnalaing5825]

So much fun!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks!

[@mysistersscrapper]

Amazing!!! I love your pages sis!! ❤️

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks!! Are you making pages too? I’m sure yours will be fabulous!

[@TheEdnac]

So fun!

[@annarakoce8063]

I love this and will now have to spend a fortune because of course I NEED everything you used!!! I have one question, I need a new printer and I love how you were able to print your photos! What printer do you have? Thank you!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks Anna. Planner making is just so much fun. You'll enjoy it a lot. I have a Canon Pixma MG6821 which is considered old by now, but it's been a great printer and still is. I would recommend any current Canon Pixma inkjet printer that suits your specific needs.

[@chinajo555]

I really appreciate your video and your presentation. It’s so easy to follow. Thank you. Question where did you get your magnetic sheets? Great storage you have set up.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thank you so much. I'm glad you enjoyed it. The magnet sheets are on Amazon. You can find them at this link: amzn.to/3mc1jM2

[@valerier4361]

Love it!

[@rhonies9229]

Great ideas. Thank you. I do have a question, my apologies if it has been asked and answered in the past. I am new to you and your processes. You said something about sealing the outside of a sidekick where you placed cut outs - what do you use to seal the covers? I am enjoying your videos.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Hi Rhonie, and sorry for my delayed response. I would seal the outside with a clear matte sealer (also referred to as matte medium). You can either brush it on, or you can purchase a spray. You can find it on the artist's paint aisle in the craft store.

[@margaretreiling3635]

Hi Annette, what is the size of the rings of the large planner.

[@elenafarinas3]

I’m so glad I found you! I have every single set in this collection and have not used one yet. Can you please tell me where you got the plastic bags where you put the dice? I have the magnetic sheets but I would love to have those bags that open on the sides like that. I hope I make sense.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Hello Elena, sorry for the late reply. Thank you. I use frosted envelopes from Scrapbook.com most of the time. Sizzix also carries them. Thanks for watching.

[@tanyaketelaars1102]

Great video. Makes me want to use my dies. Quick question how did u print all the photos on 1 piece of paper

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks Tanya. I hope you DO get out those dies and make something fun. As for how I print my photos, that will have to be in a new video. That's a great idea, so watch for that soon.

[@scrapchick35]

So does essential 5 cute thru the paper? I have designed my pages in my cameo but my holes are driving me nuts.

[@lissienygaardmunck5984]

Fantastisk work😊

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much! Thanks for watching.

[@alidaschutte]

Thank you. I am a beginner and then is this so useful. with which program do you print the photos

[@AnnetteGreen]

Hi Alida, sorry for my delayed response. I use Photoshop Elements for my photo groupings when I print them out.

[@alidaschutte]

@@AnnetteGreen thank you. I will try that

[@seakinireland]

What brand(s) solid cardstock are’s you using? It looks think like Bazzill?

[@AnnetteGreen]

I use all kinds, but yes, I do like and use Bazzill quite often.

[@pamkenel7534]

If you don’t mind me asking, what adhesives do you find don’t come unglued? I have come so close to buying some of Elizabeth craft dies a few times. I’m knower to planners for scrapbooking but wasn’t sure of the sizing.....until watching your KZbin’s.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Hi Pam, sorry for the late reply. I like Art Glitter Glue for liquid glue. I find it doesn’t come up, ever. For tape runner, I like Scrapbook Adhesives Easy Runner Grand permanent adhesive.

[@dr.amyanna9235]

#AnnetteGreen WHAT AND WHERE DO YOU BUY YOUR DIE HOLDERS? I can’t find the hard MAGNETIC PLATES, nor the sleeves or SIZES? CAN YOU POINT ME INTO THE CORRECT DIRECTION? PLEASE? I cannot start making anything because it’s a crazy cluster!😭

[@AnnetteGreen]

Whoa, Amy, I feel like you're yelling at me. LOL. Okay, breeeeeeathe.... Here's the link to products I use from Amazon: www.amazon.com/shop/annettegreen You can simply click on the Planner Making category to find the frosted envelopes I like and also the magnet sheets I always use. Thanks for watching. And I get it, I'm an organization freak and I can't create until things are orderly. Hope you find what you're looking for and thanks again.

[@dr.amyanna9235]

@@AnnetteGreenLoL, no I have bought everything, that is the reason, blew my money and it landed in my trash! I have not touched, now…😤 I’m going to the link now, but? HAVE A GREAT DAY AND FOR HELPING ME!!😂

[@barbaralaw7469]

Can't believe you covered over those beautiful girls, why didn't you cut them out for future use and replace the space with plain paper which you were covering over anyway, I'm in shock.... Good thing we are all different ha ha!! And it is your work therfore your choice and I really really love your work , your creativity and your fab organisation ( except for hiding my favourite page in the book, I photo copy it to use in many projects because I love it) sad I know

[@AnnetteGreen]

LOL! Your comment is cracking me up. I had to go back and watch my own video to see what you were talking about. Hey, not to worry about those girls, I have THREE pads of that awesome paper and those girls are on two sheets in each pad. Thanks for your kind comments. And thanks for watching. So happy you liked it.

[@barbaralaw7469]

Glad you took it in the spirit it was meant, I have beautiful graphic 45 papers like you and have to think very carefully before cutting in to it, its people with experience and inspiration that spur us on into great adventures, thanks for all your beautiful work, it is do appreciated.