VDS PLANNER UNBOXING | My First Personal Rings Custom! (Van der Spek)

[@makeabudgetandaplan5732]

You’re turning me into a fan of the velvet sand! So pretty. I ordered a custom codex for my weeks in the JL brown so I’m excited to see yours as mine is still processing.

[@amandaleighplans]

Velvet sand is SO gorgeous!!! It’s a funny leather to me because it’s my number one favorite color of all their options, and I love the soft texture.. but the stiffness is annoying sometimes LOL. But I think I’ve just gotten used to it. I would say my favorite LEATHER from them is Janet like undyed, but my favorite color is velvet sand! And ahhhhh that is awesome you have a JL brown coming!!!! I cannot wait for mine and to experience a new to me leather - mine is expected to ship around mid Feb!

[@ellisciahall7520]

I am glad it worked out! It’s gorgeous! Enjoy!

[@Anca820]

Omgosh, I got excited just listening to you at the beginning!! I loved your pocket Velvet Sand and this is beautiful too!

[@amandaleighplans]

LOL I was literally so nervous my heart was pounding! 🤣 also I sooo wish I would have thought to compare my pocket and personal while I was filming. I did it after on IG stories and my pocket has gotten so much darker over time that it’s cool to compare!

[@priscillakhoury9898]

This is beautiful! I can never get my planners to look this good 😊. I love seeing your setups, and I can't seem to figure out my style. I then get discouraged and then lazy lol. Maybe one day I will get there ☺️ can't wait to see more!

[@amandaleighplans]

Oh you are so kind thank you!!! 😭😍 it’s so funny because I guess my layering and general setup style always stays the same but I just LOVE experimenting with different color themes and styles lol! Like minimal and nude, or more rustic rugged browns hehe

[@sammiecheco6239]

So beautiful!! Can’t wait to also see your JL Brown. I always used to struggle over the flyleaf but it’s only about 20 bucks anyway so I always get it now and that way I have the option to choose to use it or not to. But when I haven’t included it, I feel like I’ve regretted it.

[@amandaleighplans]

I am BEYOND excited for JL Brown! Even more excited than I was for this one, probably because the leather is actually new to me! I cannot wait to see the color and texture. I think I’m learning that I like a fly leaf with personal but not pocket. Idk why that is! It looks better in personal IMO lol. I was so used to never having a flyleaf that I didn’t even think about it but now that I got one for the first time I love it so much. Maybe I’ll add one onto my JL brown, I have plenty of time before it ships! 😂

[@Teachmond]

Hi, I hope you see this. Since you have a lot of experience with velvet sand how does it look after wear and tear 🤔

[@ASMRaphael]

Whoa, it is so fascinating and superb! :) I love it to bits! :)

[@amandaleighplans]

Thank you so much!! 🥰

[@crystalplanss]

Thank you for putting the specs ! I’m seriously contemplating ordering one for my hobo weeks in Janet un dyed (I think that’s the colour I’m wanting?) need to do a bit more research but I do want a chunky clasp. Would you ever order the a4 clasp instead of chunky to make it even more chunky? Thanks for your never ending inspo!❤️

[@amandaleighplans]

Undyed is just incredible, one of my fav leathers!! 😭😍 and of course it’s personal taste / preference but I think the A4 clasps are so ugly 😫🤣🤣 I probably should say that in a nicer way so anyone who enjoys them doesn’t feel sad but again stuff like that is completely up to the individuals personal taste!! My absolute fav is the chunky clasp - it’s like Goldilocks lol juuust right! Not too thin or too thick

[@MunchkinTran]

I love it!!

[@amandaleighplans]

Thank you so much!! 🥰

[@ranaplans]

Gorgeous😍

[@amandaleighplans]

Thank you Rana! 😍 VDS quality is top notch, I love it every time!

[@keishladavila3580]

Just wondering, do you get your planners with stiffener ?

[@keishladavila3580]

Oh, never mind. I just saw that you do not get stiffener, on any of your planners, in the description box of the video 😅

[@amandaleighplans]

@@keishladavila3580 Lol!! This is the first time I added that line, because I get asked that a lot!! I'm always afraid that stiffener will ruin the natural feeling of the leather... like for Janet leathers, the natural squish or whatever. Then with Velvet Sand it's already suchhh a stiff leather! So I never get it lol!

[@sheesh894]

I used to enjoy planner videos and have watched a whole lot of them over the years. Yours were some of my favourite, but I'm gonna have to stop. Main reason, I think (and this is not directed to you or anyone in particular, but the general community) is how the word "minimalism" is thrown around so often in the planner scene, when almost every "minimalist" planner are in fact, NOT minimalists. So much money spent on these glorified luxury leather planners and the accessories to go with them, but let's be honest, most of you don't even have enough plans to make full use of a planner lol. How you spend your money is your business and not mine to judge, but to save myself the eye-rolling I'll be doing some spring cleaning on my social media feed and whatnot 👋🏻

[@velvetplans5396]

What is the point of making a negative comment then? Amanda, I love your videos, and I'm thrilled for you that you worked hard and now you're able to treat yourself. I hope you don't let the negativity bother you and that you get a lot of joy for investing in this hobby that makes you happy ❤️🥰💞

[@mvillalobos14]

Get a notebook and write your negative thoughts in there, lol.

[@clairediss]

So why continue to watch planner videos then write a essay about it. Jealous much. Amanda I love your videos, I am so excited for you. I have just received my Stardust Croc and am thinking my next purchase will be a JL Brown. Can’t wait to see your thoughts ❤️❤️❤️