I’m #PlanningForPleasure! Care to join me?

I’ve always said that I’m not an artistic or creative person. I don’t draw, paint, sculpt or whatever. But lately I’ve been in a “creative rut” so to speak.

Maybe I was just getting tired of writing the articles that I usually write. So, my mind was looking for something else fun to do.

Then one day, about three weeks ago, I came across some Instagram posts on really cute planners. I decided to widen my search about it. I discovered that there’s a HUGE community of women, not just in the country but in the whole world, who love to decorate their planners. Then, I remembered I used to love to do that too when I was in high school and college. I only stopped when I started working because things just got too busy. Besides, I was told that having “cutesy” planners wasn’t something a professional would do.

Anyway, back to my discovery, I found out that that these women really thrive on planner decorating. They support each other. A lot of businesses on planners and planner supplies have sprouted all over Instagram and Etsy because of this “addiction”. And yes, they love to call themselves “Planner Addicts”, well, because they are.

All of a sudden, I found myself wanting to “create”. I proceeded to decorate my BDJ planner with whatever crafting supplies I could find at home. This was my first attempt.

I’m releasing my inner creativity by rekindling my love for #decorating my #planner starting with my 2015 Belle de Jour planner by @BDJBuzz. Here’s what I have going on right now for next week’s pages. Left room to write my to-do lists. #planningforpleasure #plannerlove #plannernerd #planning #ilovebdj #weeklyview #planneraddict #stickers #organizing #Sharpie

A photo posted by Janice (@planningforpleasure) on Jun 13, 2015 at 12:44am PDT

Then an addiction was born! I continued to decorate and I couldn’t stop. I enjoyed it so bad I even created a separate Instagram account for this hobby. Then, I realized I could create a whole new category about it on my blog as well. After all, I’ve been approached several times before by different brands of planners to feature their products on my blog. Why not make it “official”, right? So I continued to post on Instragram and shared how I decorate my planner every week.  

First half of my week on my planner. Loving my color combo this week plus the super cute bunnies and polka dots. #planningforpleasure #planneraddict A photo posted by Janice (@planningforpleasure) on Jun 25, 2015 at 6:55am PDT

Just realized I haven’t shared my midweek layout yet. This is the last week I’m using this as my main planner coz I’m transferring to my new PNJ planner. So excited for the switch! #planningforpleasure #plannernerd

A photo posted by Janice (@planningforpleasure) on Jul 2, 2015 at 7:01pm PDT

Of course, I started to hoard planner supplies too (I said this is an addiction, right? Hehe!). I share my latest finds on my IG too and plan to feature some of them here on the blog such as these.

I couldn’t resist these #plannergoodies from @nbsalert today. They’re so cute!!! I really was tempted to buy more but luckily I stopped myself. LOL! #planningforpleasure #planneraddict

A photo posted by Janice (@planningforpleasure) on Jul 2, 2015 at 3:59am PDT

Took advantage of the #sale at Living Well at SM Aura yesterday. Scored these 10 sheets of card stock for only a total of only Php100!!! Planning to make dashboards and dividers for my #planner using these. #planningforpleasure #planneraddict

A photo posted by Janice (@planningforpleasure) on Jul 4, 2015 at 7:39pm PDT

Got home to find that my customized #plannerstickers from @doodlefish.mnl have arrived. Plus some freebies too. Yay! They’re super cute, Daphne. Thanks so much! 😍😍😍 #planningforpleasure #plannergoodies

A photo posted by Janice (@planningforpleasure) on Jul 3, 2015 at 5:11am PDT

I’m really super thrilled that I found a new creative outlet. I know it sounds like an expensive hobby. Hahaha! But I say it’s all about finding the best places for the best deals on crafting supplies. Sponsors are of course always welcome (hint, hint!).

Speaking of sponsors, I’ll give you sneak peek of my next #PlanningForPleasure post. Here it is. It’s so cute, isnt’ it?

First time to share my #PNJPlanner pocket. Lovin’ it so far. Got the Japanese print #planner from @plannersandjournals. The Japanese paper doll, Kokeshi charm, Pilot Juice Pen and pocket came from their July #PNJPlannerKit. Bunny sticker labels, Little Twin Stars stickers and Carl puncher from @daisophilippines. The rest of the stickers are from @doodlefish.mnl. Bow tie clip from @nbsalert. #planningforpleasure #planneraddict

A photo posted by Janice (@planningforpleasure) on Jul 3, 2015 at 8:04pm PDT

Anyway, for those of you who love planners, journals and other paper products, do follow me on @PlanningForPleasure on Instagram. I’m actually gaining some followers over there already and most of them are people I don’t even know personally. They’re planner addicts like me. Haha! Hope to see you there too! Stay tuned to more of my planner posts here on the blog.