Erin Condren Life Planner

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PENS

The most important purchase you can make, after your planner of course!

I’ve decided to round up some of the most popular colorful pens I’ve seen Erin Condren fans use to brighten up their weeks. I will link each pen to a place you can purchase it but don’t forget to look around online to find the best deal! Some of these, which I will point out, can be purchased in store, keep in mind I am US based. Lastly, depending on what I link each pen to, there are options to buy smaller or larger packs of one style, again, do your research before buying! 

Paper Mate Flairs: These are the ones I use! So many fun colors with a medium felt tip. Can be found in stores (Walmart, Staples, etc)

Bic Cristal Bold Fashion Pens: A ballpoint pen thicker than other pens discussed below but the color range and price cannot be beat. Thinner pens make me feel like the pen is scratching the paper so these are perfect if you feel the same way! Can be found in stores, I personally saw them at Walmart. (hmmm, can’t seem to find a place online to buy but I promise I’ve seen them in store.)

Erin Condren Colorful Markers: Medium felt tip pens

Japanese Frixion Markers/Pens: Here is a link to the markers, and one to the pens. I want to try out these babies so bad! There are frixions made in the US but they do not come in the same range of colors. Are you ready for the best part? THEY ARE ERASABLE. 

Stabilo Point 88 Fineliner Marker Pen: Just the color range of these are amazing! Definitely check these out if you’re looking for a really fine line. 

Staedtler Triplus Fineliner Pen: Even finer than the Stabilo these are extremely popular among EC fans I’ve met, and the case they come in are A+ for storing them at your desk or in your bag. I believe these are available in store (I have only seen them at Staples but they may be available elsewhere)

Sharpie Pen, Fine Point: Everything you love about the color and quality of Sharpies but a guarantee they wont bleed through the page. Can be found in stores (Walmart, Staples) 

I love my Erin Condren Life Planner, do you? If you haven’t purchased yours yet be sure to click here to save $10 off your first purchase! (if you have already created an account you will not be able to use this $10 credit, but if you use the link provided to make an account using a different email you will be able to use it!)

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I want one! Now the only problem is...which one?

With Erin Condren’s Interchangeable Covers, you don’t have to choose! Have one, two, or twelve! All customized the way you want to reflect you life and style.

The NEW 2019-2020 Erin Condren Life Planner is now available!

Click here to receive $10 off your first purchase!

Customize your....

Coil

Cover

Layout

Colorway

Accessories

The possibilities are truly endless!

Order your new planner here.

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Admit it, you received that beautiful new Life Planner but are terrified to write in it for fear of ‘messing up’.

Well, first off - life is messy right? So don’t worry about what you might see as a messy monthly or weekly spread.

But if it helps, pre-plan on a simple weekly notepad! Write anything and everything down, and no worries if something is cancelled or rescheduled because you haven’t written anything in your planner yet! Then when Saturday or Sunday rolls around write everything for the upcoming week into your planner using all the washi and stickers and colorful pens you have available to you!

You can find cheap ones from the Target Dollar Spot that are absolutely perfect.

Happy planning and may you find your #plannerpeace

Have you ordered your new 2017 Erin Condren Life Planner? 

Click here for $10 off your first purchase!

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Yes, those Etsy stickers are to die for, but how can I make my own?

It’s funny, when I first got an Erin Condren Life Planner using washi and colorful pens were the main way of decorating and very few etsy shops specialized in stickers for your planner, now there are so many it’s hard to choose! Oh, how times have changed,

But those stickers add up quickly, what if I wanted to make my own?

These tips and tricks are coming to you from DIYPlannerLove.

What You Will Need to Get Started:

Sticker Paper: We use and recommend Avery Sticker Project Paper – which you can find in most retail and office supply stores, but the best price we’ve found for it is online.

Printer w/Ink: You don’t need an expensive printer – inkjet will do just fine, but you will want to make sure that the ink is full! Otherwise your stickers may not come out as clear or beautiful as you’d like! 

Word Processing or Photo Editing Software: If you have photo editing software such as Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Photoshop Elements, that is what we use to create beautiful sticker sheets. While there’s a bit of a learning curve in using the programs if you’ve never used them before, it gives you the most flexibility and control over how to place and resize images. However, you can make awesome sticker sheets in word processing programs like Microsoft Word and Pages…so don’t panic if you don’t have Photoshop! We will actually share in this tutorial how to do it in Microsoft Word, and the directions will be similar for just about any word processor {ie: Pages, Open Office, etc.}

Images: You can find a number of cute images on sites like Pixabay.com, OpenClipart.org, and other free printable images sites. Those are perfect – or if you’re handy with Photoshop, you can always design your own! Also check out digital scrapbooking websites as they often have a lot of nifty things as well!

All righty, got everything gathered up? Let’s have some fun!

How to Make Printable Sticker Pages in Microsoft Word

Gather Your Images: The first thing to do is download and save your images that you plan to use. Most sites have a “download” button, or you can just alt-click on the image and choose “save image as…” somewhere on your computer.

Set Up Your Page Layout: Next, you want to get the most out of your sticker sheet, so set the margins for the page to be 1/2 inch – this will give you a little more space to work with, but still give you enough room for error in printing. This can be done by going to Layout -> Margins -> Narrow .5″.

Insert Photos: If you go to the “Insert” menu, choose “Photo-> Photo from File” from the drop down menu, this will prompt you to find where you saved the images and to insert them into the document.

Resize and Rearrange: Once you have the image inserted, you’ll want to resize it so it’s the right size {depending on the image and what you plan to do with it!} – for example, if printing calendar stickers, you might want to make them teeny tiny. Microsoft Word will tell you the size of the image, so this helps in making sure your stickers are the same size.

Load the Sticker Paper in Your Printer: As this will vary for nearly everyone, follow the directions that come with the sticker paper and/or your printer. Be sure the “sticker side” of the sticker project paper is on the right side for printing.

Print! This is the fun part…printing them out!

Cut out & have fun! Once you have the stickers printed, all that’s left to do is cut them out and have fun!

The first time may be a little difficult, but once you’ve gotten comfortable with it there’s no limit to the beautiful stickers you can make at home!

Oh, and if you’d like to skip the designing part, there are Etsy shops that focus solely on selling files you are able to download and print yourself. Hey, that means half the work is done! Keep in mind these are not free and shop around to find what price point/layout works best for you.

Kendall Rae also has a wonderful tutorial on youtube using printable files from Etsy, super easy!

You haven’t gotten your new 2017 Erin Condren Life Planner? Well what are you waiting for! 

Click here for $10 off your first purchase!

Happy Planning <3

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Click here to save $10 on your first Erin Condren purchase!

PENS

The most important purchase you can make, after your planner of course!

I’ve decided to round up some of the most popular colorful pens I’ve seen Erin Condren fans use to brighten up their weeks. I will link each pen to a place you can purchase it but don’t forget to look around online to find the best deal! Some of these, which I will point out, can be purchased in store, keep in mind I am US based. Lastly, depending on what I link each pen to, there are options to buy smaller or larger packs of one style, again, do your research before buying! 

Paper Mate Flairs: These are the ones I use! So many fun colors with a medium felt tip. Can be found in stores (Walmart, Staples, etc)

Bic Cristal Bold Fashion Pens: A ballpoint pen thicker than other pens discussed below but the color range and price cannot be beat. Thinner pens make me feel like the pen is scratching the paper so these are perfect if you feel the same way! Can be found in stores, I personally saw them at Walmart. (hmmm, can’t seem to find a place online to buy but I promise I’ve seen them in store.)

Erin Condren Colorful Markers: Medium felt tip pens

Japanese Frixion Markers/Pens: Here is a link to the markers, and one to the pens. I want to try out these babies so bad! There are frixions made in the US but they do not come in the same range of colors. Are you ready for the best part? THEY ARE ERASABLE. 

Stabilo Point 88 Fineliner Marker Pen: Just the color range of these are amazing! Definitely check these out if you’re looking for a really fine line. 

Staedtler Triplus Fineliner Pen: Even finer than the Stabilo these are extremely popular among EC fans I’ve met, and the case they come in are A+ for storing them at your desk or in your bag. I believe these are available in store (I have only seen them at Staples but they may be available elsewhere)

Sharpie Pen, Fine Point: Everything you love about the color and quality of Sharpies but a guarantee they wont bleed through the page. Can be found in stores (Walmart, Staples) 

I love my Erin Condren Life Planner, do you? If you haven’t purchased yours yet be sure to click here to save $10 off your first purchase! (if you have already created an account you will not be able to use this $10 credit, but if you use the link provided to make an account using a different email you will be able to use it!)

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Capture the perfect summer vibe with Erin Condren’s new Summer Designs!

These designs are available not only for your Erin Condren Life Planner but Erin’s Carry All Clutch’s, acrylic boxes, notepads, invitations, and much more!

Check it out and save $10 on your first EC order here!

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You gotta love the Erin Condren interchangeable covers, but this year they have introduced the NEW 

EC Luxe Collection

These Life Planners are permanently coiled and have a very soft, leather-like cover with a beautiful quote that is sure to motivate in rose gold, gold, or platinum.

Click HERE to receive $10 off your first purchase!

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The NEW 2016-2017 Erin Condren Life Planner is now available!

Click here to receive $10 off your first purchase!

Personalize your...

Coil

Cover

Layout

Accessories

The possibilities are truly endless!

Order your new planner here.

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I was so happy when I saw that bright blue box of Erin Condren’s on my doorstep! So of course I had to spend the day making stickers, decorating, and organizing! erincondrenlifeplanner

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Summer is almost over and it’s time to get ready for another school year! Whether it’s your first year or you’re a veteran teacher, the Erin Condren Teacher Lesson Planner is the ultimate tool to keep you organized (and cute!) through the school year.

An absentee log, lesson planning pages, student checklist, notes for the substitute, and even a page for your many usernames and passwords, Erin Condren’s Team has thought of everything you could possibly need to make the 2015-2016 school year your best year yet.

Don’t wait! For a limited time get 25% off your purchase of a Erin Condren Teacher Lesson Planner, enter TEACH25 at checkout, valid until 07/19/2015!

CLICK HERE for $10 off your first Erin Condren order!

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Are you ready for the ECLP launch 2015??

This year the big update made to the Life Planner is the option to choose either horizontal or vertical weekly layouts, making it even easier to plan your life the way that works best for you!

The NEW Erin Condren Life Planner launches June 9th! CLICK HERE for $10 off your first order!

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Click here to save $10 on your first Erin Condren purchase!

PENS

The most important purchase you can make, after your planner of course!

I've decided to round up some of the most popular colorful pens I've seen Erin Condren fans use to brighten up their weeks. I will link each pen to a place you can purchase it but don't forget to look around online to find the best deal! Some of these, which I will point out, can be purchased in store, keep in mind I am US based. Lastly, depending on what I link each pen to, there are options to buy smaller or larger packs of one style, again, do your research before buying! 

Paper Mate Flairs: These are the ones I use! So many fun colors with a medium felt tip. Can be found in stores (Walmart, Staples, etc)

Bic Cristal Bold Fashion Pens: A ballpoint pen thicker than other pens discussed below but the color range and price cannot be beat. Thinner pens make me feel like the pen is scratching the paper so these are perfect if you feel the same way! Can be found in stores, I personally saw them at Walmart. (hmmm, can't seem to find a place online to buy but I promise I've seen them in store.)

Erin Condren Colorful Markers: Medium felt tip pens

Japanese Frixion Markers/Pens: Here is a link to the markers, and one to the pens. I want to try out these babies so bad! There are frixions made in the US but they do not come in the same range of colors. Are you ready for the best part? THEY ARE ERASABLE. 

Stabilo Point 88 Fineliner Marker Pen: Just the color range of these are amazing! Definitely check these out if you're looking for a really fine line. 

Staedtler Triplus Fineliner Pen: Even finer than the Stabilo these are extremely popular among EC fans I've met, and the case they come in are A+ for storing them at your desk or in your bag. I believe these are available in store (I have only seen them at Staples but they may be available elsewhere)

Sharpie Pen, Fine Point: Everything you love about the color and quality of Sharpies but a guarantee they wont bleed through the page. Can be found in stores (Walmart, Staples) 

I love my Erin Condren Life Planner, do you? If you haven't purchased yours yet be sure to click here to save $10 off your first purchase! (if you have already created an account you will not be able to use this $10 credit, but if you use the link provided to make an account using a different email you will be able to use it!)

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CLICK HERE for $10 off your first purchase! 

There are about a million and one ways to decorate your planner, one easy way you can make yourself is using stickers to fit into your morning/day/night squares!

Here is a tutorial that I found super easy on how to make these squares on word.

But how do I get these from printed paper to stickers in my planner? Great question! A sticker maker is the perfect tool to get anything and everything you want onto the pages of your planner.

I personally use the brand Xyron but there are of course many different brands to choose from.

Have a quotes board on Pinterest? (I know I do) this is a perfect way to get your favorite quotes in a place you can see them on a daily basis for that added boost of confidence and inspiration!

I absolutely LOVE my Erin Condren Life Planner, do you? If you haven't ordered one and have been trying to convince yourself to take the plunge here is a link for $10 off your first purchase!

(If you have already made an account without using the above link you will not receive $10 off, use the link above and make a new account using a different email address and you should be good to go!)

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DIY Coil Clips!

With the debut of the new planners, Erin Condren also introduced coil clips, their description from here site:

Stick it! Snap it! Save it! EC Coil Clips are a simple way to save an invitation, special photo, receipt or even parking tickets. Simply peel off the adhesive strip and attach to anything you want to clip in to your Life Planner or Notebook.

But there’s no need to pay $7+shipping when you can make your own!

(in the beginning I stated that I would show you how to make a DIY coil clip with studier plastic material but it really is the exact same steps so feel free to apply this to any kind of plastic material/laminated material you’d life)

To get $10 off your first purchase CLICK HERE!

(if you’ve already made an account before clicking ^that link for $10 off simply make another account with a different email address using the link and you should be good to go!)

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CLICK HERE to get $10 OFF your first order!!

Can't get enough of washi tape? Neither can I! That's why I'm taking inspiration from other ECLP fans and wrapping the edges of my pages with washi tape.

Use any tape you want! Keep it all the same color, change the color each month, or use washi to separate different sections of your planner, the possibilities are endless!

One thing: this will make your planner a little thicker than before so keep that in mind!

I am IN LOVE with my Erin Condren Life Planner, are you? If you haven't ordered yours yet click on this link to get $10 off your first order! 

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DIY Coil Clips!

With the debut of the new planners, Erin Condren also introduced coil clips, their description from here site:

Stick it! Snap it! Save it! EC Coil Clips are a simple way to save an invitation, special photo, receipt or even parking tickets. Simply peel off the adhesive strip and attach to anything you want to clip in to your Life Planner or Notebook.

But there's no need to pay $7+shipping when you can make your own!

(in the beginning I stated that I would show you how to make a DIY coil clip with studier plastic material but it really is the exact same steps so feel free to apply this to any kind of plastic material/laminated material you'd life)

To get $10 off your first purchase CLICK HERE!

(if you've already made an account before clicking ^that link for $10 off simply make another account with a different email address using the link and you should be good to go!)

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Essentials for your new Erin Condren Life Planner!

Washi Tape is the quickest and easiest way to decorate throughout your planner. The colors and patterns are endless! And don't forget to get a sharpie marker (not a pen) to write on them.

Fun pens! The colorful ones shown are just some of the colors available from the Paper Mate Flairs line!

A 1/8th hole punch, which will make it possible to add in pages to your Life Planner!

I love my new Erin Condren Life Planner and if you haven't ordered one yet don't miss the opportunity to save $10 off your first purchase! CLICK HERE!