Confessions of a Planner Dude

Now this isn't just any regular Hobby Lobby haul...it is the haul where I purchased most of what I plan on using for my One Book July set up.  July is also my birthday month, so I wanted to go all out and do something really special.  I plan on pulling out all the stops, taking a trip out of my comfort zone; and creating something that will truly reflect my style and personality.  I'm even switching up my planner size from A6 to Personal! #gobigorgohome The great thing about this trip to Hobby Lobby is that it cost me less than $20.00.  Thankfully the paper pack was 50% off and I had a 40% off coupon.  Who else has the Hobby Lobby app and makes good use of those 40% off coupons on a regular basis?  I plan on using the paper pack to make all my dashboards and insert covers.  I love that the patterns are foiled, but still look very clean and conservative. This would be my first time using planner clips with ribbon and adding embellishmen...

Being fairly new to the Travler's Notebook scene, my personal TN is constantly evolving.  I'm constantly readjusting and trying out new things so that I can find exactly what works for me and what doesn't.  Needless to say, I have not yet found planner peace, but I'm having tons of fun in the process. The newest addition to my handy, dandy notebook are these DIY Planner Tabs.  They were so simple to make; and add a nice personal touch to the overall look of my TN. Now, I most definitely cannot take full credit for this nifty idea.  I got the idea from @jaileesplanning  on Instagram; and she was nice enough to also give me some tips and tricks.  If you don't follow her yet, I definitely recommend going to on over to Instagram right now and hitting that "Follow" button!  Her feed is filled with colorful spreads and DIY galore; and has quickly become one of my favorites to scroll through.  She even makes her own TN's!! Here is...