First, here's a flashback of previous "Happy Planner" layouts...
I've been using "The Happy Planner", by Me and My Big Ideas, since July. My planner runs from July 2015 - December 2016. Here's what I love about it:
- There are several designs to choose from, and each planner is different inside.
- It's fun to decorate! Me & My Big Ideas (also known as "Mambi") offers accessories for the planner so you can customize it. (More on that later in this post.)
- Folders, inserts, pages, etc... can be added to it easily.
- The pages are a nice THICKNESS! You can handle/turn the pages without wrinkling them.
- It has 2-page weekly AND 2-page monthly sections for planning.
- Pictured above is another nice extra: the monthly overview. You can write in goals for the month, special events, notes, etc...
As I mentioned, there are several designs to choose from. Here's the cover of "The Happy Planner" that I chose:
I have to admit that at first, I was skeptical about whether I'd like the planner. I am used to Filofax & Webster's Pages planners... They both have rings instead of discs. See those hot pink discs on the left of the photo? I was afraid of them! LOL.
HOWEVER, once I went into the store and handled the planner, I saw how easy it was to work with the discs. Pages can easily be inserted in or taken out of the planner. Additionally, you can purchase a "Levenger" hole punch, so you can add your own pages or journal cards to the planner. (I purchased one and have found it indispensable. In case you'd like one, I'll include a Levenger link for you at the end of this post.)
In this photo, the "Levenger" punch is above the planner:
(Click on photo for a larger view)
Also included in the photo above (on the left & right) are pocket folders. They are pre-punched and are easy to slip inside the planner. The pens shown in the middle are SAKURA GELLY ROLL pens. I love using them because they come in lots of colors, and the ink does not seep through the page and bleed into the other side.
MAMBI offers accessories galore to customize your planner!
Let's go over items #1-8 shown clockwise (okay, semi-clockwise. it's not a perfect circle. LOL.) above:
- Get It Done Stickers - stickers with positive, motivating statements like "Don't Quit Your Daydream".
- To Do Stickers (bright version) - stickers designed to fit in the columns of your "weekly view" section. Stickers such as "workout", "meeting", and "deadline" keep you on track.
- Puffy Stickers - adorable round puffy stickers with sayings such as "This Week", "Let's Do This", etc... You get 2 sheets (and each one has 30 stickers).
- mambiSTICKS - chipboard stickers that add fun and dimension to your planner. I used these in the second photo in this blog post. I love the chalkboard look that these have!
- Pocket Folders - these can hold loose papers, stickers, etc... They are already pre-punched & ready to slip in your planner (and come in fun designs)!
- Inspiration Cards - positive sayings on 24 pre-punched cards that you can slip into your planner. Package includes circular and square shapes.
- Puffy Stickers (icons) - puffy hearts, asterisks, stars, check marks, arrows, etc... to highlight things in your planner.
- Note & Graph Paper - pre-punched lined & graph paper (20 sheets each). These are great for taking notes, making lists, doodles, etc... They are easy to insert or take out of your planner (and carry with you).
I hope these notes are helpful... So, are you ready to join in The Happy Planner craze? To find the latest planners & accessories on MAMBI's website, just click here:
Me & My Big Ideas Shop
To see more of my Happy Planner layouts, just click *HERE*. If you decide to purchase one, I hope you have as much fun with it as I have!
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Love,
Tiffany
P.S.
Here's a link to the Levenger Circa 1-2-3 Portable punch (on their site):
Levenger Circa-1-2-3-Portable-Punch
You may also find it on Amazon.com:
Amazon site - Levenger Circa 1-2-3 Portable Punch
The 1st photo shows Simple Stories brand journal cards & stickers (from the "Claus & Co." line). The other planner photos feature Me & My Big Ideas stickers/embellishments exclusively.
If you have trouble finding the accessories shown in the last photo, try searching for them on Amazon.com.
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Wheee!!! I feel silly that it took me several minutes to figure out how to find your other posts. Lol How are you liking this punch? I was just about ready to invest in the HP branded punch, but saw other people saying it didn't perform very well. Another brand has good reviews, but takes some tweaking to get it to work for HP. Will the Levenger punch through cardstock and laminated pages?
ReplyDeleteHi Mandy! Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I'm happy with the punch. It will definitely punch through cardstock, but I'm not sure about laminated pages. I am not home right now, or I would try to punch a laminated page for you.
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