Blog Planner Book
I've been struggling with keeping track of ideas for the blog, and so when I came across Beckie at Infarrantly Creative's blog planner, I loved it! (Actually, I had to watch the video before I understood how awesome it was. But once I watched it, I had to have one!)
Here is a closer shot of the weekly page:
(I've really got to figure out the depth of focus thing…)
Of course, I had to do my own everything for it. I didn't want the black and blue, or her font, or the full size... So I downloaded her PDFs shrank it to 5x7-ish, and traced over all the lines with navy blue, added my own fonts and background. I've included my PDf files for you, in case you'd like a smaller and navy version of Beckie's planner.
Now, I did mess up some parts… Somewhere in the midst of printing the weekly pages, I added a black dot without noticing. Also, I wish I could have done the tear-off monthly part better… And I forgot to have the guy at Office Max cut the bound pages smaller—I included all the extra space because I didn't know how much bleed I'd need for binding. But c'est la vie.
Also, it's somewhat obvious that I, uh, haven't been keep up with things. I'm very aware of that. I still need to come up with some more "Lazy Mom Tips" because I really want to have a unique and valuable post, rather than a Pinterest roundup… Though, I've been thinking of doing a Pinterest roundup anyway. Just not with my awesome lazy tips.
Here are the links for the PDFs of the pink and navy version: Monthly Calendar | Weekly Planner | Notes Page
And here are the links for the PDFs of a black and white version, where you can add your own background: B&W Monthly Calendar | B&W Weekly Planner | B&W Notes Page
Nyer, I just realized I forgot to take pictures of the notes page.
If you want the PSD files so you can easily change the colors and fonts, just email me at themamma @ eclecticmamma . com. If you want to distribute your version on your site, please include a link back to me and Infarrantly Creative.
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1 Aisling Beatha says...
That looks much nicer than the one I made for myself. Of course, my problem is actually remembering to use the thing, ho hum.
Posted at 1:47 a.m. on May 1, 2012
2 Mixed Kreations says...
That's really nice. I need to make me one so I can get better organized, I'm new to the linky parties and I accidentally posted the same thing two weeks in a roll not realizing that I did. I think this would help out a lot. Thanks for sharing.
Posted at 6:22 a.m. on May 1, 2012
3 Barb Camp says...
Thank you for posting this. I'm a new blogger desperately trying to get organized. Thanks again!
Posted at 9:41 a.m. on May 1, 2012
4 Ahna @ Easier Than I Thought says...
Thank you so much! I love the pink. I am printing mine out right now.
Posted at 12:45 p.m. on May 1, 2012
5 Kayla says...
I think you and I are on the same wavelength girlie! I've been putting my Graphic Design degree to work in making a full year calendar with holidays and everything for blogging. I love some the ideas you had! I'll share mine at SayNotSweetAnne when I get it done. Oh, if you have the time, I'd love for you to share on Sweet Sharing Monday! http://saynotsweetanne.com/2012/sweet-sharing-monday-3/
Posted at 1:21 p.m. on May 1, 2012
6 Amber says...
Great idea! this would make planning a lot easier! found you on Sugar Bee Crafts party
Amber recipeswelove.net
Posted at 1:33 p.m. on May 1, 2012
7 Mandy - Sugar Bee Crafts says...
Thanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday - - you were featured today!! --Mandy, www.SugarBeeCrafts.com
Posted at 1:01 p.m. on May 2, 2012
8 I Heart Salt Lake says...
This planner is awesome!
Posted at 9:40 a.m. on May 11, 2012
9 Marilyn Clark says...
Gave your post a shout out!
http://4you-withlove.blogspot.com/2012/06/blogging-tips-8.html
Your info is so great....it needed to be shared!
Marilyn
Posted at 11:27 a.m. on June 18, 2012
10 Kelsey says...
Thank you so much for this. I'm in the planning stages for starting a blog right now and need all the help I can get. Thanks again!
Posted at 10:15 a.m. on July 11, 2012