Tour the Web's most creative Christmas notebooks. Make a Christmas planner using a standard three-ring binder.
Submitted by Cynthia on August, 27, 2010
Looking over our site, do you have the idea that over-the-top embellishments are standard fare for a handmade holiday planner?
For a different idea, take a look at this simple handmade holiday planner. Shared online by Scribd user Menucca, it's a 10-page, hand-drawn set of holiday planning pages. Uploaded in December, 2009, Menucca's calendar is for a previous year--but what does it matter when her pages are so fresh and creative and fun?
Menucca's whimsical doodle style makes for a unique and personal planner. Download her shared pages, or use her work as inspiration for a fresh take for your holiday planner:
Menucca's Holiday Planner
Submitted by Cynthia on October, 16, 2009
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Simplicity doesn't have to be boring; check out this altered composition book from the Heart of a Lamb blog!
Starting with a simple composition book, blogger Doresa's holiday planner takes advantage of coordinated patterned paper, embellishments and stickers from stamping supplier Close To My Heart.
Using products designed to work together makes it easy to create a pretty planner (that looks like you worked MUCH harder than you did!)
Fast and festive? We love it:
Holiday Planner Magic
Submitted by Cynthia on October, 13, 2009
Here's another pretty, practical Christmas notebook from blogger Kristen Stryker.
Behind the lovely cover, you'll find sections for lists, menus and holiday planning.
We like Kristen's eclectic approach to supplies and embellishments.
Because she's mixed and matched offerings from multiple suppliers, this project would make good use of holiday bits and pieces from the supply stash.
Another inspiring planner tour to help organize the holiday season!
Kristen's Christmas Planner
Submitted by Cynthia on October, 7, 2009
Drop around to blogger Calie's Creative Corner to see a lovely example of an altered composition book turned Christmas planner.
Adding cover embellishments and custom tabs, Calie's planner also includes a convenient receipt envelope tucked inside the rear envelope.
With a calendar added to the inside front cover, Calie will be covered for her holiday planning this year!
Altered Composition Book: Calie's Christmas Planner
Submitted by Cynthia on September, 22, 2009
Here's an innovative but simple holiday planner from Samantha, who blogs as the Rubber Stamping Diva: an altered composition book.
Note her custom touches that make this project sparkle! A pen holder loop attached to the back cover keeps writing tools close at hand. Inside pockets stand ready to hold gift receipts, while a just-for-fun set of beaded bookmarks makes it easy to find lists, planner pages and calendars.
Last of all, a creative ornament cover embellishment gives this easy project a dazzling creative touch. Nice job!
Christmas in July: Altered Composition Book Holiday Planner
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