{"id":20159,"date":"2016-01-18T05:00:43","date_gmt":"2016-01-18T13:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=20159"},"modified":"2016-03-20T13:32:54","modified_gmt":"2016-03-20T20:32:54","slug":"carpe-diem-polymer-clay-tutor-paper-planner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/carpe-diem-polymer-clay-tutor-paper-planner\/20159\/","title":{"rendered":"My Carpe Diem Polymer Clay Tutor Paper Planner"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Paper<\/a>Video #716:<\/span> There are so many creative planner options available today. Please tell me about yours… in the comment section below.<\/span><\/strong> <\/p>\n

In this video I will share with you some ideas for setting up a planner for Crafters (or Clayers in our case).<\/span><\/p>\n

A lot of people use paper planners, daytimers and calendars to organize their work and domestic lives… but now with all of the creative options and accessories that are available in the marketplace, we can also include our creative life into our planner systems.<\/span><\/p>\n

I will give you a brief overview of how I set up my planner for my Polymer Clay Tutor Business, and hopefully it will give you some ideas on how you could customize your own planner that will be perfect for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

I will be posting additions planner idea videos in the future as well… about tracking studio supply inventories… managing color swatches… and more!<\/span><\/p>\n

I have chosen to use a A5 ring binder planner style, because it is a universal size (many companies sell planner pages and accessories in the A5 size, so it gives me lots of options and choices). It is large enough to give me room for detailed planning, and small enough to take shopping.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are all sorts of plastic pocket pages that will fit into any A5 planner. <\/span><\/p>\n

The Carpe Diem planner I am currently using, is made by the Simple Stories scrapbooking company. It is very nice quality, not very expensive, well designed and has tons of cute accessories available.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are many options and styles of planners to choose from. In fact it has become a huge trend, so you can should look around to find the planner that will work best for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

My planner is divided into four sections…<\/span><\/p>\n

Section 1: Calendar pages (Monthly, Weekly, Daily pages for scheduling, recording hours, tracking accomplishments, etc.).<\/span><\/p>\n

Section 2: Tracking and Planning Section (to do lists, business goals, record of tutorials and vlogs, ideas for future videos, inspiration, etc).<\/span><\/p>\n

Section 3: Scrapbook Pages. These are the fun pocket pages filled with photos, journaling cards and ephemera that give me a creative way to remind myself of my family and why I work so hard. This is my little slice of happy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Section 4: Supply Inventory Section. Here are the many pages of printed blank color charts of the various products and supplies that I have in my Studio, and purchase on a regular basis. The blank sections are colored in with the pencil, marker, paint, ink or whatever supply that I have, to avoid purchasing colors or products that I already own. I will go into more detail on how to set up this section in another video.<\/span><\/p>\n

Each person should set up their planner with their own specific needs. Do you need a large or small size? Lots of space for daily planning? Or will weekly planning be more appropriate? Do you want to track business stats or have pages for doodling and inspiration? Do you want to keep the design clean and simple? Or do you want to go over the top playful, with stickers, washi tape, paperclips and fun accessories?<\/span><\/p>\n

It is your life… plan it beautifully!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n