Planning 101: What You Need to Get Started With Planner Decorating

[@KylieWoolen]

I like this video a lot. It's so overwhelming when you first get started and I love how honest you are and not trying to sell sell sell. Good job.

[@MVCaban]

I finally got a planner like 2 weeks ago and I've watched probably 100 videos on decorating and set up. This video is by far the best one i've ever seen! I know Im 9 months late but thanks so much for this video! Awesome!

[@ruthh.8592]

I'm a newby - I haven't even received my first planner yet - and this was EXCELLENT. Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@LifewithMeganVlogs]

You have been on point with all of your videos lately! Loving the new material! Never find videos like this!

[@OhHelloLiving]

Megan August thanks ( : I'm trying to keep it funky fresh!

[@simisolaolorunsuyi]

Microscope Beauty lop👌👌

[@LeahArangoBeauty]

+Megan August right?!?! I just found her and I loveeee

[@jeanniedeleon6788]

nice :) I use my planner everyday for my daughter's appointments . she's special needs. I think I'm going to add in a lot of stickers so she can look at it too. I like your Sticker Collection I think she'll like it too

[@OliviaDollLovesPink]

I would consider myself an intermediate planner but I still found this video super helpful! I really think it is important to figure out what type of planning works best for the individual before going out and splurging on all these expensive stickers. I would love to see a second installment of this video!

[@satoriaray3198]

I just got a new planner for college and had no idea where to start. This was great! Thank you :)

[@charansam25]

I just purchased my first planner and am feeling excited & anxious at the same time because I am not "artsy". Thanks for the great advice.... i really appreciate it🌺. I adore your stickers. Will be checking out your site!

[@BuggingBunny]

I think simpler decorated planner looks less busy which looks good 😊

[@Angelinajoy111]

Could you do a video with the best shops (in terms of value and quality) on Etsy to get functional stickers (to do lists, appointments, etc) ?? I find tons of stickers but as a newbie it's a little overwhelming and I want to make sure when I take the plunge it's a good investment..

[@xSweetFancyMoses]

I found you through Elle Fowler and AHHHH! :D I'm obsessed! I love your channel and I can't wait to get my planner in the mail! I ordered the new Erin Condren rose gold planner.

[@karasmith586]

Thank you so so much for this video. Still waiting for my planner but feel better about where to start with decorating! Please make more of these videos!!

[@mrsbusinesslife]

Thank you so much! This was so super helpful. I have ordered my first Erin Condren horizontal planner and I'm so excited. This was super helpful!

[@FamilyYohan]

Dollar tree also has lots of supplies for cheap and stickers that can work as themes!!

[@LifeofaButterfly13]

Sabrina Johannes Yes, and the dollar sections of all the craft stores!

[@jaylacruz6357]

Sabrina Johannes Also Target! They have sticker books for dollar

[@maritzamestas6471]

I'm obsessed with your plan with me videos and this once I'm taking your advice because I just ordered my 1st life planner

[@anythingjessica]

I literally just received my first Erin Condren life planner today, so this video was extremely helpful! Thank you!

[@rowena8752]

Great informative video for a planner newbie like myself! I love that it isn't too crazy on the decoration either.. I have seen spreads that have wayyyyy too much going on that I personally find hard to actually see what is on the pages because the decoration obscures a lot of the writing. Hope to see more videos soon!

[@salinacuffy6064]

This is so helpful. Thank you so much for making this video. I am just starting out awaiting my planner arrival and I have no idea where to start. You rock! 😊💕

[@callmecristal]

I just got my 15/16 vertical ECLP.. and i still haven't found my style.. it's a process and takes time! This video was helpful, thank you!

[@KriziaaIsamarBeauty]

Thank you for this video! I've always used a planner before strictly functional but now I decided that maybe it's a good thing to try and start using my planner for decorating.

[@rachelromoser851]

Thank you so much for making this video!! I was starting to go really crazy with Etsy purchases and starting to feel like I would never have enough to make more than 3 or 4 spreads. But when I saw your spreads with the Michaels sticker books, I knew instantly that it would be a great way for me to make what I've already got last longer! I went and got some today and now I'm counting down the days until I can use my ECLP!!!! I would love to see more videos about how your planning progresses throughout the week! Thanks!!

[@NewlyIntroduced]

Omg...where were you when I got started last month and ordered tons of stickers and washi!!! Love this video, she's right people!

[@TheJuliGrey]

HI! I just watched this video for a couple of times and I cannot agree more with what you say. I am an agenda/planner addict ever since I can remember and it still took me a couple of years to realize that a vertical layout makes more sense for my head than an horizontal one. Not to mention color coding drama and fancy stickers. There were times when I gave up planners because of it. One should buy a cheaper agenda first and try find his/her own style with some basic stickers and washi. This is what I did, over and over again until I found out what works for me. I even made some DIY stamps out of rubber gums :) to match my thoughts for my listst and layouts. It is really helpful to have this kind of videos. Keep them coming. :)

[@butterflydollface7]

i can't wait for next week my parents bought me my first EC life planner, i have been using a different small planner. so i think i know my style of planning, i use using and stickers i just don't have room for the cute to do list stickers so that will be cool to use. thanks for the tips i will keep them in mind.

[@LizWilliamsWildflowerLiz]

This is the best planner 101 video I have seen!!! You are a good teacher! I am a new subbie here and I also love your shop!!!!

[@merem1125]

Thank you for this video...I have to admit that I am the exact person who immediately went on etsy and bought a ton of stickers. Very informative post!

[@PlannerHolics]

Great video! Ive been in this community since the beginning of the year and im still searching for my style, your tips are right on. Im still holding off on etsy until i know what i want and for now am enjoying making and cutting my own stickers and freebies i find online. Keep up the awesomeness!

[@furtherpure]

This was so helpful! I just bought my first Erin Condren earlier this week - can't wait for it to get here! :)

[@GreySkySaturday]

Love all the advice that you give in this video! I would also recommend getting some clear planner stamps to start. It will also be more economical especially for things you use all the time instead of buying stickers

[@amdixonlife]

I really enjoyed this video and found it very helpful! I do plan on using your planning way as an outline for me because I like how organized yours is. I may not go sticker crazy but I did get a lot of functional stickers from etsy. I also got a lot of starter sheets from shops to see what I like and what I'll use! Thank you for posting this!

[@TheGLOSSette]

Another tip for you planner newbies... Test out both matte and glossy sticker and find what works best for you. I started out getting matte stickers and i love it so i was luckily.

[@OliviaDollLovesPink]

Yes! Totally agree. When I first started I thought that I liked matte stickers more because they were easier to write on, but the glossy stickers just look better in my spreads.

[@nicolettevoskericyan6675]

Like you said, functionality is key. If you want to start out with some stickers, then going for ones you know you might definitely need that will still make your planner look cute is good. And then as time goes by every time you see cute sticker set that will look good on your planner, you can get it and it makes the experience more exciting. Instead of getting everything right away, you can get little things every once in a while and that makes your planning more fun and exciting for you.

[@halfkoreangirl]

There are ton of great stickers at the Dollar Tree as well. :) They even have books too.

[@kinkyknatural]

This is the best Planner 101 video I've seen out there. I've seen quite a few and this is the only one that really addresses real life issues confronting 1st time planner users. Thanks for sharing.

[@jessicagreene3878]

I love your comments about washi tape. You are absolutely right when you say using washi to start is a good idea. Honestly, I have two rolls that match my planner, and I rely on markers, pens, and even highlighters to add color to the pages (I'm a poor college student, so my desire for tons of adorable stickers isn't realistic). Great video, by the way! Fantastic as usual. :)

[@whitneyhedrick]

I love your spreads so much!

[@rainanax3]

I just got into the planner thing and this video was very helpful! Thanks :D

[@Laura546]

I love the cover you got, it's the same one I ordered on my first EC planner!

[@cullenluvvaxx]

I really do wish they had those awesome sticker books, or ones similar in the UK!! i can't wait until my first erin condoner arrives so that i can start planning in that instead of my filofax :)

[@angelawu3841]

Just started planning so loved this video!

[@jeanine98498]

i love everything planner related. from stickers to highlighters to post its to washi samples. i prefer a plain as can be agenda and then add everything else. my number one reason for wanting a planner is to keep EVERYTHING in one place. no judgement on anyone else. but i do have a need for a variety of functional stickers. shopping, date night, vacuum, laundry, tune up, school, church, vacation, dr, visitors....ect.

[@ashleybeth2596]

Awesome video! As a fellow planner this video helped me to get out of the funk I was in!! I havent been able to decorate this week but now I cant wait to do so!! Thanks :) ☆★★ and Congratulations on your engagement!!!!!!! ♥♥

[@Marybeth85]

I agree with everyone--excellent video. I only wish i had found it a few days ago before i went shopping online. I won't have my planner for another month!!

[@AmethystMtzE]

Thank you for this! I've been using my planner for about 2 months and I have an idea on how I'm using it but I do need more stickers

[@Kissababy89]

Love ur sticker shop and ur videos. Def in love with planning. I'm so new to it. Ur very inspiring

[@moonbookishhippie]

I love the post it idea for pre-planning!

[@emzadia]

Yes please, I'd like more of these. 🌟

[@Indygo24]

Really great video for us newbies. Also, I loved how you put on one of the dates in your calendar - "He Proposed!" :-)Congratulations!

[@royalnavarre1673]

I like the ban.do planner I bought at Nordstrom. I write in various colored Paper Mate pens. The planner is a pink hardcover book with a black saying on the cover that reads, "YOU'RE KILLING IT!!!" It includes fun stickers and a pink ribbon book mark.. Cool!

[@carolynjones5222]

great advice! not a newbie, but still got some good pointers. thanks for sharing.

[@TheHannahJ1994]

Just wanted to let you know that I just hit the subscribe button! This video helped me sooo much! I've just started getting into the planning within this month and I just ordered my first Plum Paper Planner a couple days ago because I'm a broke college student and I don't really have the money to get an EC but hopefully one day?! haha but I just wanted to let you know that this video has really helped me figure out what I'm going to do when my planner arrives! :)

[@mybeautyjunkie]

Love this video! Thanks Kayla! :) I wish we had those sticker books in Australia! They are so cheap & pretty!

[@mamabear909]

Loved this! Tfs!!!!

[@lolahernandez4371]

ty ty!!!! what I needed to begin my planner!!!! great job BTW!

[@Bellatheenglishbulldog21]

thank you so much for all the advise!!!!! I'm waiting for my erin condren and I'm just like you wanting to buy everything. Once again thank you!

[@LifeofaButterfly13]

Great video! This is super helpful for beginning planners. =)

[@jmingoiii7387]

I really like your videos! I'm new to the planner community. It's not a lot of stickers on Etsy for us guys out here but I did find a few SuperHero sticker books to use for my layouts and I bought a few rolls of washi, and for pen I only use The Pilot .5 pens and I'll continue to use them I'm not into all the fancy colors. I really like the ECLP my nurse preceptor recommended me to get one and I bought one and I'm actually excited to get it and actually use it. I know it's gonna take some time for me to get use to using it but I do have plans on using it and watch my life progress with it! 😎 and I bought some holiday stickers from your shop and I can't wait to lay them out they are the coolest!

[@BrittJeannette]

This was SO helpful! I'm just getting started, I can't afford an Erin Condren right now so I'm starting in a $10 planner from Target haha. I'm definitely going to get those sticker books from Michael's though!

[@HeatherMoxieDIYed]

I bought a Plum Paper planner & literally did exactly what you said "BUY ALL THE STICKERS!" 😂 wasn't a huge mistake but now I definitely have stickers that I'm like why the heck did I buy these? lol Awesome video!

[@dinaatjuh]

What you actually need: a planner or a notebook, pencil and eraser. A ruler also comes in handy. That's it folks.

[@BagsOfLuv]

This video was really helpful I'm fairly new only been planning for about two months. TFS Hugs Kate

[@CorettaNicole]

Great video. This was very helpful. Thanks for sharing.

[@seraby7151]

Holy...! that's alot of stickers! I kinda prefer your earlier layout. More neat and straight to the point.

[@Marketta7]

Another great tip is free printable! I'm new, so all the different sticker shops can be overwhelming. Thankfully I stumbled upon free printables, and shops that offer instant download sheets for under $2. I decided to start with that, and then I'm going to shop 1 easy shop at a time instead of a bunch (you and Sweet Kawaii Design are the bomb, and will be my first orders). Please make tap dance shoes (my baby does tap and ballet)!

[@magneavaldimarsd8460]

Thank you for this.. My first planner starts in july so I'm so excited to start but this was very helpful.. Do you remember witch etsy shop had the thin washi? :)

[@deeh2158]

There are some on Amazon

[@sammyradtke9890]

I live in Canada and we don't have target anymore😩🙁but dollar tree and dolled store are good for some washi tape and A LOT OF STICKERS I AM OBSESSED WITH STICKERS

[@angeniem]

hahah life savings on etsy. I am new to the planner community, awaiting the arrival of my Mambi Planner. I am obsessed with etsy lol trying not to go crazy

[@aquagamer1212]

I just added your shop to my favorites on Etsy!! :)

[@amandagioia1]

Awesome ideas those sticker books great deal.

[@CraftCreations4fun]

seriously thank u so much... I've been going crazy.. I just did the end of Dec n first 2 days of Jan n screwed it up soooo bad... I hate it... this video is gold... so on point I can't thank u enough... I have 34 things in my etsy cart n about to dump it n use ur recommendations... or I will b broke lol.. xoxo

[@butterflysjb29]

Thank You for this!

[@McKennaMcKayVlogs]

Your life's savings on stickers 😂😂😭 funny because it's truuueeee!

[@LeahArangoBeauty]

PLANNER GOALS!!!! YASSSS

[@ananya572]

U saved me loads of money....Thank you!!!

[@t204]

Wow awesome video and advice!

[@Allycatscraps]

I'm a newbie to the EC. Thanks!

[@appleblossomtree8391]

Great video! I know you've probably mentioned it before but where did you get the social media checklist sticker you're using in the notes section? I LOVE it.

[@bethsedgepam3628]

I love that she called it the Planner Community XD

[@laurindekoster1723]

I'm new and I absolutely love your video's! I've just bought my new planner, but it is a horizontal layout - are you going to do anything for the horizontal girls out there? :) Greetings from the Netherlands! xo

[@jessicamstorch]

Love your channel and your stickers! Just got my order about a week ago and love everything!! Question. I am thinking about buying a silhouette and making some stickers for myself to save a little money and do some custom stuff for myself. I'm curious if you have any suggestions on a good printer for sticker printing (mostly matte stickers)?

[@amourofbeauty]

I may have already failed one of your newbie tips, the stickers took over. >.< Super helpful video though. Excited to start planning for the end of my undergraduate and beginning of graduate studies. It's going to be a crazy year but I'll have my Erin Condren. :D

[@tacipher]

Biggest advice, watch plan with me videos!

[@GiveMeMyrrh]

Hi! I really liked your video. :) It totally helped a noobie planner like me! Where did you get your social media stickers that are on the left of your spreads? Would love to get something like this as I run an online business. Thank you!!

[@TheYuriBabe]

I much preferred her earlier planner stuff. The later stuff is insane

[@LisaG27]

Instead of dealing with a bunch of rolls of washi tape you don't think you'll ever use up, you can just wrap as much washi tape you want to keep of each roll around plastic cards, like used gift cards or even playing cards (the sturdier the better, of course), then give the rest of the roll that you don't think you'll ever use to a friend. You can fit a few designs on each card, arranged by color or theme if you like, making the washi tape much easier to store, organize, find and use. You could even trade washi tape with someone else or several others who do the same thing so you can end up with a large variety of designs that are easy to organize, store, use and not waste. That way you'll have lots of choices and are less likely to be wasteful. :-) I'm pretty sure there are some Facebook groups out there who facilitate people meeting others to trade stuff like that, although I haven't gotten secure enough in the washi tape or planner world to try it myself yet, though. :-)

[@rebeccasuraci7666]

this cracked me up. as soon as you said STOP ! and blowing savings on the stickers my antennae perked up. lol. i have been a planner girl my whole life (way before the trend lol) but i just bit the bullet and ordered my first erin condren. and im like "oh well i guess i have to go spend 200$ on stickers to really "use" it" hahaha

[@dreaming_of_that_mbbs_mbchb]

Where did you get the bookshelf book stickers from please Great video super cute designs

[@geministargazer9830]

I've been using a pacer pencil to write in mine until I decorate/plan it properly

[@marybishop6105]

Exactly what unit of measurement is a "crap ton"? Haha, just kidding- love your video! Thanks!

[@heyhellohalie]

Where did you get your reschedule/canceled stickers? I love how simple they are compared to others.

[@OhHelloLiving]

Halie Brianna They're from my shop ( :

[@heyhellohalie]

Microscope Beauty Aww man, well then. Only a few more days until I can order some! Maybe you'll be my first purchase into this amazing planner community! I can't wait to get started :)

[@MarianaRusso]

You're the first person to make a "what you need to get started"-type video that doesn't say "ok, now leave your house, and buy half of Michael's and spend all your money on Etsy". It's kind of scary (to me) the thought that to plan pretty, you'd need such an initial investment. Thank you for being more down to Earth =)

[@Yayasprvlogs05]

Thanks...

[@christinelee314]

Microscope Beauty can u link to the washi tape shop that your purchase?

[@laurasfavorite]

Would you say this video still applies to the horizontal layout?

[@amandagioia1]

Thin washi tape a pack of 20 colors is like $13 on amazon

[@MovieGirl2011]

Omg congrats for 6666 Subscribers! 😍

[@OhHelloLiving]

MovieGirl2011 DEVIL NUMBERS! ( :

[@jaimieherslf]

The closest Michael's to me is about an hour away. This video helped so much!

[@KriziaaIsamarBeauty]

Jaimie Lyn Try to see if there's a hobby lobby, ac moore, or even dollar tree around you, they all have great items for planning and paper crafts

[@jaimieherslf]

I do have Hobby Lobby and Dollar Tree in the same parking lot! Double Trouble

[@KriziaaIsamarBeauty]

Haha Dollar tree specifically takes all of my money that I get from work >

[@kubear8986]

Where did you get the thin washi? Do you remember what Etsy shop? I've been looking forever for some thin ones that are good quality, but I don't know where to get them for a reasonable price. Thanks!

[@briennaskanal9476]

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[@karengorey2391]

Do we really have to have a Erin condren for our first planner or can we use our own that we would prefer to use ?