Dutch Door Layout - Perfect for Vacation Journaling

Next week is Thanksgiving, and many of us are off work, or traveling to visit family and friends. This may have you wanting to depart from a typical "structured" weekly layout, and use something a little more flexible to help capture memories. 

A good solution in your DIY Planner is a Dutch Door Layout:

The Dutch Door Layout allows you to use a consistent header across multiple pages. Because the functional planner space is slightly less than you would normally get from a full page, it makes sense to use this for atypical weeks where your time isn't quite as structured.

I used my HP Sprocket to easily create a really fun mosaic with a picture from our trip last year. I'm even bringing my photo printer with so I can print photos each day to add them to my planner!

Where are you going on your next vacation?

MATERIALS USED (the following contains affiliate links, which do not increase an item's cost to you, but does pay me a small fee if you are so kind as to make a purchase based on my recommendations).

Planner - Leuchtturm 1917 Dot Grid Planner, Hard Cover

Brush Pens (Large) - Tombow Dual Tip Brush Pens, there is also a nice Starter Kit here

Brush Pens (Small) - Pentel Fude Touch Sign Pen, FLEXIBLE TIP

Photo Printer - HP Sprocket Photo Printer, I also recommend buying extra photo packs right away, as printing is addictive 😂

DIY Planner Daily Time Blocking Layout

I recently was inspired by a blog post from one of the most creative DIY Planners I've come across: Whitney from Life by Whitney. This blog post has DIY Planner layouts for how to be more productive. 

I felt like it was the perfect layout to help organize a SUPER busy week for me

I modified the layout slightly in that I didn't give each hour an equal space. There are times of the day when I'm more productive, and times when I'm not that productive 😅. Thus, it made sense to make some rows taller than others. 

While I filled in this layout for the purposes of a video, the actual implementation involved:

• Sunday Night I outlined the grid including rows for hours and columns for days (I also made Saturday & Sunday less wide than weekday columns too).
• Each morning while I had my coffee (first thing I do in the AM) I would pencil in on the right-side of that day what I wanted to work on for each "chunk" of time.
• Every few hours I'd go into my planner and use a pen to color code my activities to show what I *actually* was working on for that time block.

That's it! My days are pretty crazy, so I would just use each morning to plan my day. If your days are more predictable, you could complete your week in one sitting and save even more time planning your productivity.

What do you think of Whitney's layout? 

DIY Planner Movie Tracker - Template UPDATED

I recently updated my DIY Planner Book and Movie Tracker Template to make it slightly less cumbersome to trace.

I wanted something that was a lot less time consuming to add to a planner. The "film" look was cute, but SO time-consuming. I like the "ticket stub" look a little better.

NOTE: The planner template is available HERE until 11/01/17 as a freebie. 

After that, I plan on moving it into my shop where it will no longer be free. So, download it while you can! 

What movie is next on your "To See" list? 👇

Easily Add Photos to Your DIY Planner

Today on Instagram I posted a Friday Introduction Page from my DIY Planner, and I was able to add photo to really make it pop.

My Secret Weapon: an HP Sprocket! It makes adding photos to my DIY Planner so easy. It uses photos directly from my phone, so I don't have to choose between an instant photo or taking a shot on my phone. There are two drawbacks though: 1) The photos tend to print a little on the "pink" side, so I adjust the tint before I print (which is VERY easy to do) and 2) I recommend taking any extra photo sheets out of the printer when you're done. I left some in the printer for a couple weeks unused, and they were too "curled" to print properly.

I went thru my first pack of photo prints SO FAST I also recommend you order extra photo packs too - printing photos is kind of addicting 😂 .

MATERIALS USED (the following contains affiliate links, which do not increase an item's cost to you, but does pay me a small commission if you are so kind as to make a purchase based on my recommendations)

Photo Printer: HP Sprocket , uses an app to print photos quickly and easily

Photo Paper: ZINK Photo Paper, the printer doesn't use ink, so you DO need to use special paper to print photos

Brush Pens: Pentel Touch Sign Pens, FLEXIBLE TIP to be able to produce thick and thin strokes

How to Apply Your Custom Planner Cover Sticker

Applying your Planner Cover Sticker is as easy as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 😂

Follow these steps:

1. CLEAN and DRY the surface the sticker will be applied to
2. SLOWLY remove the paper backing from the sticker
3. Holding the sticker approximately 1/2" over the surface; POSITION the sticker 
4. PRESS the sticker onto the surface
5. Using a plastic card (i.e. a credit card) SCRAPE the entire surface of the transfer tape
6. SLOWLY pull back the transfer tape at 180 degrees from the surface
   1. If the sticker pulls up with the tape, reverse course and re-scrape the surface
7. Allow the sticker to CURE for 24 hours before getting wet
   1. To clean, use a damp cloth to gently clean and pat dry

I guess it was only 7 steps 😜  Unless I left one out. Let me know below 👇

Also, I'm currently soliciting sticker testers via my Instagram account. Look for this post and comment if you're interested.

DIY Planner Pen Test - Stabilo 88 Fineliners

Reach further, even if that means for more pens, right? In my new (second) DIY Planner I decided to "change things up" and try some new pens: the Stabilo 30 point 88 Fineliners. My thoughts after this swatch video.

Previously I've used the Staedtler Triplus Fineliners and LOVED them! 

However, when I tried the Stabilo Pens, I LOVED THEM EVEN MORE!

Here's Why:

1. I noticed I was able to hold the pen at different angles to write. With my Staedtlers I was limited to holding the pen exactly perpendicular to the paper to be able to write.
2. The pen is more than three-sided, so it allowed for better "grip-shifting". Constantly rotating your pen is kind of a side effect of lettering. With the Staedtlers having only three sides, I was more limited in what were "comfortable" grip positions.
3. The color selection / range of colors was better with the Stabilos. Granted the neon pens (and yellow) were pretty much worthless, I did like the color options more on the Stabilos

Full Disclosure: the list above is not arranged how the pens arrived. I took it upon myself to put them in that order. The Pen Swatches also exclude the neon colors as well as Yellow & Apricot as they did not appear on the page. (Color Number and Names were found off multiple pins from Pinterest)

WHAT PENS DO YOU LIKE TO USE? 👇

MATERIALS USED (the following contains affiliate links, which do not increase an item's cost to you, but does pay me a small commission if you are so kind as to make a purchase based on my recommendation)

Notebook - Leuchtturm 1917 dot grid hard cover

Pens - Stabilo 88 Fineliners 

DIY Planner Page - Daily Notes with a Purpose

Now that I've started a new planner, I wanted to try and be more focused with my time. Previously I would have a weekly layout for general items, and a basic daily notes spread so I could write down things I had done each day. (Because I'm getting older and it's starting to get TOUGH to remember what I did yesterday 😅 .)

Here's the video; I'll explain my reasoning below:

I divided my activities into 7 different categories. These are areas that are important to me, my business and my family. Some to make sure the house doesn't fall over, and others to make sure *I* don't fall over!

You can pick as many / few as you'd like, and make them personal to your situation. 

I've used:

• Errands
• Business (Development)
• Creative Pursuits 
• Household Duties
• Meals
• Practice / Reading
• Me & My Family

(I also have small columns at the start and end of each row to make of awake and asleep times too.)

By dividing my activities into these categories I can try and make better decisions about how I spend my time. The categories are flexible enough, so I can "veg out" watching a TV show after my Little Dude is in bed, because YES! I need some "me time" each day.

Do you think this strategy might work for you? 👇

MATERIALS USED (the following contains affiliate links, which do not increase an item's cost, but does pay me a small commission if you are so kind as to make a purchase based on my recommendations)

Notebook - Leuchtturm 1917 dot grid hard cover, my last notebook was a dud, and I'm so glad I ordered a new one because the page quality is SO MUCH better 

Pens (Small) - Stabilo 88 FIneliners, my new favorite pen for my planner. The tips are durable enough I can write from a variety of angles (which is important when using different lettering styles)

Pens (Brush) - Pentel Touch Sign Pens, Flexible Tip, great for practicing letter forms too

DIY Planner Page - October 2017 Monthly Layout

There are lots of different layouts for setting up your month in your DIY Planner, and I recommend you experiment from month to month with different layouts to help you see what might work best for you.

Here is my layout for October 2017. 

I'm a very "linear" thinker, so having the days laid out like this is easier for my brain 😂  I use the wider columns to allow 1/2 for my Little Dude's happenings and 1/2 for my Hub's travel schedule.

New this month I added dashed lines to indicate the start of a new week. I'm not quite sure yet what impact it will have on my planning.

Because I'm pretty forgetful about dates I also like to have both last month's calendar and next month's calendar for quick reference. Bouncy hand lettering is a must too 💁 😂.

As a side note, I had some extreme difficulty trying to blend my brush tip markers in this new planner. I've ordered some other notebooks for testing to see if this is an anomaly, or indicative of Leuchtturm 1917 planners going forward. I'll keep you posted.

MATERIALS USED (the following contains affiliate links, which do not increase an item's cost to you, but does pay me a small commission if you are so kind as to make a purchase based on my recommendations)

Notebook - Leuchtturm 1917 dot grid hard cover, though see my note about paper quality above

Black Pen - Tombow Mono Drawing Pen, i used the 03 for the lines and 01 for filling in the numbers

Brush Pens - Sakura Koi Brush Pens, normally these stay "wet" a little longer for easy blending, but the Leuchtturm Paper wasn't cooperating

Small Brush Pens - Pentel Touch Sign Pen, FLEXIBLE TIP, make sure to get the flexible tip in order to achieve the varied brush strokes used in modern calligraphy

DIY Planner Page - Gratitude Log, October 2017

Another month is here! Time to create a layout to make note of all the wonderful memories you make this month.

First, I created a watercolor background and painted lettered on that. I was concerned about bleed-thru with the watercolors, so I created the piece by cutting a 5x7 sized sheet of HP LaserJet Premium paper and working from there.

When laying down the water background to place the plastic bag on, I used my Finetec watercolor to add some extra metallic sparkle to the background.

Next, I created the layout for my daily entires. I wanted to do a different layout from last month, so I tried to fit them all on one side of my planner

Unfortunately i completely FAILED at this. At the last second I thought I would add some more lettering so it wouldn't be so boring. UGH! I forgot to tape down the watercolor piece before I started, so I awkwardly added it in the middle (but them kept bumping it around). 

Because October has 31 days, I created a long skinny 31st entry all the way at the bottom of the page, but forgot it was supposed to be there and ended up drawing my vertical lines too long.

No matter though, because the bottom of the page was out of frame anyway, so your couldn't even see what I was working on <eyeroll, face palm>

We'll see if I keep up this layout. I have a feeling, due to the smaller size of the boxes I might have a difficult time keeping my thoughts in the space provided.

How about you? Do you use some sort of Memory / Gratitude Tracker in your Planner? 👇

MATERIALS USED (the following contains affiliate links, which do not increase an item's cost to you, but does pay me a small commission if you are so kind as to make a purchase based on my recommendation)

Markers: Tombow Dual Tip Brush Pens, I have all 96, but this is a great starter pack

Paint Brush: Pentel Aquash Brush, in this piece I used two different sized brushes, so do yourself a favor and get the 3-pack

Metallic Watercolors: Finetec Metallic Watercolors, Gold Palette (though this set is fairly compatible for a more reasonable price)

White Paint: Dr. Ph. Martin's Bleed Proof White, the most opaque white paint on the market

Paper: HP LaserJet Premium , it's 32lb, so it holds up to watercolors well

Black Pen: Tombow Mono Drawing Pen, I used the 03 size here, but also use the 01 and 05 regularly too

DIY Planner Page - Sports Schedule

GO BEARS!! I was inspired by the CraftyEnginerd's Blackhawk's schedule in her DIY Planner to create one for my beloved Bears.

I used the ESPN App which had pretty much ALL the info that I needed. (Hooray) I included space for a "W" or an "L" as well as what day of the week the game occurs.

Feel free to tell me how good my Bear's Logo doodle is (but please don't report me for IP infringement 😁 ). I found an image on my phone and held it behind the paper, kind of like a light box, I tried to do a (crude) tracing. (Method inspired by the Petite Planner - here's another brilliant tip from her)

And finally, I noticed the Bears are playing the Lions at Detroit Saturday, December 16th. Lemme know if you want to go, now I'm only half an hour away! 🙆

What team would you use a tracker 👇 ??

MATERIALS USED (the following contains affiliate links, which do not increase an items cost to you, but does pay me a small commission if you are so kind as to make a purchase based on my recommendations):

Planner - Leuchtturm 1917 dot grid hard cover

Black Pen - Tombow Mono Drawing Pen 03, my "go to" for making boxes in my planner

Brush Pen - Pentel Touch Sign Pen, FLEXIBLE tip, make sure to get the flex tip in order to get the thick and thin strokes for brush lettering

Colored Pen - Stabilo 88 fine tip pens, I *just* ordered these and I think they are my new favorite! I really like the versatility of the tip to be able to write at all sorts of different angles. Perfect for Lefties, and planners on the go!

DIY Planner Page - TV Series Tracker

Until the age of Binge Watching, you didn't hear a whole lot of people admit that they liked television. I, on the other hand, have always loooooved TV.

Now that Fall 2017 is upon is, here is the start of my TV Series Tracker in my new DIY Planner.

Here is how I set up my list

1. I used the Rotten Tomatoes Fall TV Schedule to decide which shows I wanted to watch
2. I went to IMDB to determine how many episodes were in each season I was tracking (some shows have yet to include this number, which is why they were left blank in my tracker)
3. I alphabetized my list 😜  But you can use another method that works for you
4. I started my Series Names on the 6th "box" to leave room for up to 5 Stars (so I can rate each season when I'm done watching it)
5. I numbered each episode (actually pretty helpful if you are bouncing around between shows, plus it gives you a sense of accomplishment to be able to mark each one off!)

I still need to add a note if I'm going to watch the episodes via Hulu / Comcast On Demand / DVR, because who has time for live TV?

The show I'm looking forward to MOST this fall is Lethal Weapon. But if you know anything about my entertainment preferences, it falls squarely in the "Buddy Cop" genre!

What show(s) are you looking forward to watching? 👇

MATERIALS USED (the following contains affiliate links, which do not increase an items cost to you, but does pay me a small commission if you are so kind as to make a purchase based on my recommendations)

Planner - Leuchtturm 1917 dot grid hard cover, I saw these at PaperSource for the same price! 

Brush Pen - Pentel Touch Sign Pen, FLEXIBLE TIP. Make sure to get the flexible tip version, or else you won't be able to get the thick and thin stoke variations

Black Pen - Tombow Mono Drawing Pen, what I use as my "black pen" in my planner. I also use the 03 and 05 quite regularly too (NOT an affiliate link)

Gray Pen - Staedtler Tripus Fineliner, these are my "color pens" for my planner 

DIY Planner Page - Lettering Your Personality Type

I had some pretty harsh "ghosting" on my new DIY Planner, so I thought I would fill the space with some lettering.

To help give a solid, and super-smooth, background I glued a piece of paper over my planner page. It doesn't quite give the authentic "look" of a collection page in a planner, but it definitely got rid of my "ghost" problem.

The first step is to figure out your personality type - If you haven't yet, you can take this Free Test from 16Personalites.  

From there, I was able to read about my personality as well as my strengths and weaknesses. The first time I read it, it made SO MUCH sense to me! 😂

Here's the first page;

And here is the second page:

It lists out some of the main points (thought admittedly, I don't agree with all the aspects of what the profile indicates 😬).

Full Disclosure: I did mock up the layout using my iPad and the Procreate app prior to starting to letter (though the brush strokes on my tablet were a lot thicker than my IRL brushes, so there was more "white space" than I was anticipating. 😅 )

It was a really fun exercise, and helped me to understand why do things they way I do. What's your personality type? Feel free to share below! 💖

MATERIALS USED (the following contains affiliate links, which do not increase an item's cost to you, but does pay me a small commission if you are so kind as to make a purchase based on my recommendations)

DIY Planner - Leuchtturm 1917 dot grid hard cover, my favorite! 

Pens - Pentel Touch Sign Pen FLEXIBLE Tip, make sure you get the flexible tip, otherwise you won't be able to produce the different widths necessary in brush lettering

Paper - HP Premium Laser Jet, it's 32lb, so it holds up well to "wet" markers and it super smooth

Adhesive - Tombow Permanent Adhesive, I didn't get a "before" picture, but this is very good adhesive and hold up very well

Setting Up Your DIY Planner - Future Planning

DIY Planners are great because they are so many custom layouts to help ensure you can capture all the information relevant to YOU! Below are two of the "Future Planning" layouts I set up in my next Planner.

First: 12 Months On A Page

This layout is easy when I need a quick check as to what day of the week a holiday or birthday falls on. I kept the page very simple, as I don't want it to get too overwhelming. 

I utilize symbols around dates to let me know what's important. Hearts for Birthdays, Star for my anniversary, Special Shapes for holidays, Blue boxes for trips out of town/travel, and a red circle for my monthly visitor 😒.

Next: Future Log

This layout is so helpful when I have appointments or dates I need to remember that are more than a week away. My Little Dude's Preschool has 1 day each month where they plan a group activity outside school for the kids and parents - I can mark an entire school year's worth of dates all at once and not lose them! At the start of each month, I just transfer the info to my layout for that month, and viola! I don't have to "remember" anything!

(BTW, YES! I totally misspelled "November" >.< made even more ridiculous by the fact it's also my birth month!)

While there are a multitude of layout options for a future log, this one works best for me, because with approximately 25 spaces for appointments, I can space them out accordingly. For example, in March my Little Dude's birthday is towards the end of the month, so I can write that near the bottom third of the page. If in January my hubs tells me about a business trip he needs to take the first week of March I can write that at the top of the column and my OCD level stays down because everything is still in numeric order 😎 .

Oh, and yes! My calendar is organized by ROY G BIV. Who else uses that as their main method of arranging things?! 😂 🙌

MATERIALS USED (the following contains affiliate links, unless otherwise noted, which does not increase an items cost to you, but does pay me a small commission if you are so kind as to make a purchase based on my recommendations).

Notebook - Leuchtturm 1917 dot grid hard cover, one of the most popular notebooks for DIY planning, but there are LOTS to choose from

Pens (lines) - Tombow Mono Drawing Pens (not an affiliate link), really great pens. I use the 03 for outlines and the 01 for writing

Pens (lettering) - Pentel Touch Sign Pens, flexible tip, you can dip them in watercolors for an almost endless combination of colors

Watercolors - Ecoline Watercolors, they are also available here individually (not an affiliate link)

Water Brush - Pentel Aquash Brush, I used the smallest size here, but I use all three sized constantly

FREEBIE FRIDAY - Weekly Layout for Sept 11-17 in My DIY Planner

It seems like no matter how many videos I record (the answer is over 300) I always seem to turning into a flustered mess whenever I hit "RECORD" 😑.

This week I wanted to show my weekly layout process. Obviously I couldn't just SHOW you, because I also have a FREE TEMPLATE that I used this week. Watch below to see how I use it (but please ignore my inability to get the washi tape to stick and completely leaving out the last column on the right-hand page >.<)

PLEASE, PLEASE download this FREE TEMPLATE and give me feedback about its use. I'd love to be able to offer other templates, but not if they are "meh" though 😅.

In the second part of the video my severe number dyslexia shows through and I start to write the number as "71" instead of "17" (so >.< again!)

Oh well, you get the point, and I tried to redeem myself with the ambidextrous blending at the end!

Again!! PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK OF THE TEMPLATE!! 👇

Materials Used (The following contains affiliate links, unless otherwise noted, which do not change an item's price to you, but does pay me a small commission if you are so kind as to make a purchase based on my recommendation)

DIY Planner - Leuchtturm 1917 Dot Grid Hardcover - love this notebook! Sturdy, lays flat and the dots are perfect for customizing any layout

Pens (Black) - Tombow MONO Drawing Pen 03 and 01 sizes - I use the 03 for the outside lines and 01 for inside grid lines (Not affiliate links for these pens)

Pen (Brush Pens) - Sakura Koi Brush Pens - typically I prefer Tombow Dual Tip Brush Pens for my lettering pieces, but the Koi Brush Pens stay "wet" a little longer making blending easier

Pen (Blending) - I use my Tombow Colorless Blender pen for creating an ombre effect with my pink brush pens

Pen (Pink) - I like to use Staedtler Triplus Fineliner Pens for detailing my Planner  - they are very comfortable in my hand and come in LOTS of amazing colors 

White Pen - I made a couple of mistakes, but corrected them with my Signo Uniball White Gel Pen 

Starting a Brand New DIY Planner - the First Step

OK! You've ordered your DIY Planner and want to dive into the world of uber-organizing, but you have NO IDEA where to start?! Sound like you? This was exactly how I felt when I received my first notebook.

All the pages are blank?! What am I supposed to write?! What if I make a mistake?! 

Before you begin, these are my TWO "GOLDEN RULES" of DIY Planning:

1. You're going to make a mistake, just accept it will happen. You can use a white gel pen, or washi tape to just cover it up. NO BIG DEAL! Worst case: you "mess up" an entire page. Just leave it and turn to the next one. (If it really bugs you, tape the two pages together and you'll never see it again!)
2. Try something new - every week, each spread. Do yourself a favor and change it up a little bit. It doesn't have to be a big, dramatic change. You never know if something is going to work for you unless you try it.

Now, that you've accepted the fact you're not perfect and you're willing to try something new each layout, here's my advice for your FIRST STEP in your new planner:

Pencil in what trackers / layouts / swatches you think you might want to use and LET IT SIT FOR A WEEK. In that week, browse Pinterest, Instagram, whatever to see if any other ideas stand out to you. Adjust your pencil outlines as necessary, and that way if you come across something you like, but hadn't thought of, it's super easy to incorporate it into your new planner.

Here's me setting up my next / new planner I'll be using starting October 2017.

I'm lucky because this is my second planner, so I already have a pretty good idea of how I will be using this planner. My previous planner lasted about 8 months, so here is how I plan on breaking down my second planner:

FRONT - Long Term Trackers

• 12 Months-on-a-Page
• Book Log
• Movie Log
• Series Tracker
• Future Log (4 Months to a 2-Page Spread)

NOTE: I do leave several pages blank in between the Series Tracker and the start of my Future Log in case other Long Term Projects appear.

Some other ideas for Long Term Trackers

• Savings Log
• Debt Repayment Log
• Bill Tracker - Whole Year
• Travel Log

MIDDLE (Starting on page 22) - Actual Planning Pages. My monthly spread typically consists of:

• Gratitude Log
• Monthly Calendar / Bill Tracker Spread
• Blog Planning
• Instagram Tracking
• Then a Weekly Layout and Daily Note Spread for each week

Some other Planning Pages to Consider:

• Monthly "Plan With Me" Challenges
• Monthly Doodle Challenges
• Monthly Lettering Challenges

The last few pages of the Planner are perforated so you can write on those and transfer them to your next planner (or secure the with washi tape and leave them in this planner)

END - Swatches / Special Projects

• Swatch - Pens I use in my Planner
• Swatch - Colored Pencils
• Swatch - Brush Pens
• Special Project - Weight Tracking
• Special Project - 100 Lettering Projects to Gift

I use the end of my planner for "Special Projects" I don't necessarily want everyone to see when I'm flipping though the front of my planner 😜 ). As I blog about the other sections, I'll link back to this article so you can easily see what I mean for each point.

Please feel free to share pages / layouts / trackers you use in your planner!! 👇

PRODUCTS USED: (the following contains affiliate links, unless otherwise noted. Affiliate links do not increase an item's cost to you, but does pay me a small commission if you are so kind as to make a purchase based on my recommendations.)

Notebook - Leuchtturm 1917 Hardcover Dot Grid. Comes in LOTS of colors, so browse until you see one you like. This notebook is great because it includes an index, the pages are already numbered and because it's a hard cover, it lays flat when you're writing on it.

Pens - Pentel Touch Sign Pens, Flexible Tip. Make sure you buy the brush / flexible tip, and NOT the felt tip if you intend to use these for brush lettering.

Welcome to September in My DIY Planner

Hooray for a new month! (AND the first blog post on my new website!)

Recently I started creating a "Gratitude Log" in my DIY planner for each month. Normally I letter the words first, then I add boxes all around the rest of the spread (one for each day of the month). Buuuuuut because I was trying to be "slick" for my video I estimated how much space I thought the letters would take and I tried to plan my boxes first.

BIG MISTAKE! I got flustered half-way thru 'September' because I didn't leave myself enough room and completely forgot how to "bounce" my letters <face palm>.

I also took it a step further and recorded the full layout of the Gratitude Log. This was my first video recording from this height, so please excuse my nose and crazy hair in some of the shots. Next time I know to not lean in and also braid my hair before hand! 😂

Comment and let me know what you think! I can also create a digital version of the layout if people are interested.

Below are some of the products I used to create this layout. NOTE: these are Affiliate Links, so while the item price to you doesn't change i do receive a small commission if you are so kind as to make a purchase from my recommendations.

Brush Pens - Sakura Koi Brush Pens (I usually use Tombow Dual Tips, but from my DIY Planner, these stay "wet" a little longer for blending)

Blending Pen - I did use the Tombow Colorless Blender for this

Notebook - I really love my Leuchtturm 1917 hardcover dot grid. 

Fine Tip Pen - I usually use Staedtler Fineliners but I recently discovered the Tombow Mono Drawing Pens and really like the 03 for making boxes and 01 for writing in my planner (That one isn't an affiliate link 😉 )

Metallic Accents - were created with the Gold G2 Gel Pen from this set