Decoupage
Vintage Style Planner Decoupage DIY
My love for vintage stuff is never ending, I collect antiques whenever I get a chance, like international coins & currency, mail stamps and some other random things like this. I design my business planner/dairy cover while keeping the vintage theme in my mind. So here today I am going to share a planner cover designing with some podgeable papers & scrapbook sheets which I have got from USA once.
This planner is mostly near me during most of my working day. Sometimes I am writing my business plans & schedules on it & sometimes my upcoming crafty ideas..oh yeah in a separate side, I also write some yummy recipes which I note from my favorite food blogs & TV channels as well..well this is kind of “all in one” planner.. I love holding it and making random drawings on it.
Vintage Style Planner Decoupage DIY
This planner was plain black & I was happy with its plain plastic cover sheet, my eldest brother gifted me this planner once & He suggest me to do something crafty. but its been long the diary was still plain, my bro saw this once & ask..”Hey why don’t you design it, where the “Creative Mind” these days??” ahem ahem..so it was kinda teaser by him..ahan! SO I THOUGHT TO DO SOMETHING…FINALLY!! haha..
Fall is here and everyday I love seeing brown crispy dry leaves in my yard, I have saved a few pretty shapes as well, These weather changes are always interesting in their own way!I were already inspired by vintage and fall so here the theme goes for this crafty creation..Have a look what I have done & how!
A close up image.. this is SandalWood hand carved pen, also among my antique treasures! the Sandalwood fragrance is still here from years, its with me from more than 12 years back.
Here is my favorite scrapbook pages & books which are filled with pretty designs and things..Remember Amy sent these once!
My iPad and my Planner are my most helping partners. I design planner with Kiran name, You may know well who is KIRAN..? oh yeah its ME definitely! in my family nobody call me by saying Khadija..even no one is much familiar with my Khadija name, So I design it with KIRAN name. I don’t wanna offend people who will may be asking whenever they will see Khadija name anywhere..haha. isn’t it looking well? see the Tutorial now!
How to design and Decoupage a planner cover
You will need to have ;
Podgeable Paper/ Scrapbook papers
Mod Podge glue
Scissors & Brushes
Cut all of your favorite shapes one by one & place it over the diary & arrange.. then Re-arrange.. then again do it & see how it looks more well..and when you see it looks perfect then open the bottle of glue..(take a pic for reminder)
As my theme was fall and vintage, So I cut some birds, butterflies, flowers, and vintage keys & ruler..oh yeh my name alphabets too..(don’t tease me by saying kkkk kiran now..okay?)
The most interesting and favorite thing is the words I cut from the scrapbook, Love, Family, Laugh, Happiness, Smile, Dream, Joy, Believe.. and this is how I live..My life is all about these words..
At first I apply the bigger paper sheet at front bottom, Then I set my name’s cuttings..the little motifs of birds and butterflies.. These wonderful words & the message inside is so much to me..
My Life is all about these things..Love-Family-Laugh-Happiness-Dream Big-Peace. isn’t it a perfect message for a perfect life?
That’s it.. I paste all the cuttings and then mod podge it..it was looking fine! I also want to try glitter but that wasn’t going well with this vintage look. Decoupage is the best craft for today!
I hope you will like the way I design it.. now I enjoy more while holding this in my hand everyday.
If you want to make it more long lasting, you can also did a plastic wrap covering by electric machine, but I like my planner the way it is..whenever I touch it..it makes me feel good..the pieces of papers can may be ordinary for others but they are extraordinary for me!
You can see my previous Decoupage Projects..
The post is getting long! Believe me I am talkative, but mostly when I am happy I talk some more. So did you got my message? see above on planner cover and adopt any 1 among all of those! I bet you will be happy to get it.
Have a Happy day!

pitavola
September 15, 2014 at 5:51 pm
Te ha quedado una libreta preciosa, cuesta imaginar que fuera negra y aburrida
Bsos
Michelle L
September 15, 2014 at 6:25 pm
It’s so fun and cool! I especially love the ruler on the edge – what a great idea to make it useful for measuring stuff at any moment!
Rebecca
September 16, 2014 at 2:09 am
The planner looks great. The layout is terrific. It is interesting without being overwhelming.
Khadija's Creative Mind
September 16, 2014 at 8:35 am
Pitavola;
Yes, black was boring but now its ok ! thank you
Khadija's Creative Mind
September 16, 2014 at 8:38 am
Michelle;
Yeah, I fix the ruler cutting near the edge just because if I need to measure something it will may be helping, but its size it not exact. Thanks Mich !
Khadija's Creative Mind
September 16, 2014 at 8:40 am
Rebecca;
Thank you Rebecca, I try my best to make it pretty :)
image-in-ing
September 16, 2014 at 9:03 am
Thank you for stopping by and sharing photos of your project at the weekly photo linky. We keep the focus on wordless posts of original photography.
Khadija's Creative Mind
September 16, 2014 at 9:17 am
Thank you Image-in-ing. all the best.
sahar awan
September 16, 2014 at 11:03 pm
You have done a great job. Will try
Norma
September 17, 2014 at 8:12 am
Very nice, I love your cover.
Ciao
Norma
Khadija's Creative Mind
September 17, 2014 at 8:33 am
Sahar;
Thank you..sure try this!
Khadija's Creative Mind
September 17, 2014 at 8:34 am
Norma;
Thanks for appreciating!
cheers
Marilyn
September 17, 2014 at 8:44 am
This journal is gorgeous! You did a wonderful job and I love your tutorial!
Khadija's Creative Mind
September 17, 2014 at 8:57 am
Marilyn;
Thank you so much dear. Happy fall..
Cheri
September 17, 2014 at 2:58 pm
WOw.. that is so cool! I just get the plain old kind at dollar store, but I think for next year, I will create one like yours! I used to scrapbook so I have tons of embellishments to use! Thanks for the inspiration!
Khadija's Creative Mind
September 17, 2014 at 3:04 pm
Cheri;
Thank you for appreciating the way I design! It was easy & fun! let’s make & share :)
France
September 17, 2014 at 3:59 pm
I think you have made yourself a gorgeous planner! I love the mix of colors you used. I particularly like the birds, butterflies and flowers. Good thing your brother teased you. ;-)
Šárka
September 17, 2014 at 8:00 pm
Oh this is lovely and truly personalized now. I bet it warms up your heart a bit, whenever you glance at it :-) And the gorgeous pen!
Khadija's Creative Mind
September 18, 2014 at 8:12 am
France;
Yeah indeed, I enjoy whenever I see my planner. the tiny objects are fun! and yes its all because of my brother..haha..I love him loads :)
Khadija's Creative Mind
September 18, 2014 at 8:14 am
Sarka;
Thank you dear, I really love it now! this pen is also special as its handcrafted :)
Anita
September 18, 2014 at 7:44 pm
Thanks for linking up at Rhinestone Beagle! Come by and check out our “wanted” post, from sept 10th, for crafters like you to participate in out annual Howl-oween Craftathon. We’d love to have you join in.
Khadija's Creative Mind
September 19, 2014 at 8:05 am
Anita;
Thanks! sure I will be checking and participating!
Jeanette
September 20, 2014 at 9:13 am
Very nice done. I am about to start with planners also, can’t wait until I get everuthing I’ve ordered so I can start be creative:)
Khadija's Creative Mind
September 20, 2014 at 9:32 am
Jeanette;
Sure! it would be great seeing your version of creative planner :)
Akaleistar
September 20, 2014 at 3:44 pm
What a pretty planner! Love the layout :)
oksana
September 21, 2014 at 5:12 am
Very beautiful planner, Khadija! It does look vintage. I especially love the old keys and butterflies!
Khadija's Creative Mind
September 21, 2014 at 10:41 am
Akaleistar;
Thanks a lot dear :)
Khadija's Creative Mind
September 21, 2014 at 10:43 am
oksana;
Thanks a lot, the vintage style seems fun!
sadee
September 21, 2014 at 11:42 am
Why everything on your blog super cute? you are really a creative mind ^_^
Khadija's Creative Mind
September 21, 2014 at 11:45 am
Sadee;
haha..sadee you always make me feel special :) thanks my girl
Tanya
September 22, 2014 at 4:46 am
I was actually wondering who Kiran is but thanks to you, I got the answer :D
Beautiful planner. The placement of each piece is just perfect. The picture of the sandalwood pen reminded me of the one I had years back.
-Tanya
Khadija's Creative Mind
September 22, 2014 at 8:13 am
Tanya;
haha..yep its Me Kiran..Thank you for enjoying the post.. these sandalwood pen were very common few years back.. :)
Rachael
September 22, 2014 at 3:23 pm
Great idea! We have piles of notebooks. My 13-year-old will enjoy making them pretty.
Amy
September 22, 2014 at 4:00 pm
Very pretty! I love journals and even more so when they are pretty!!
Liza
September 22, 2014 at 4:13 pm
Very nice DIY.
Kori
September 22, 2014 at 4:40 pm
That is absolutely beautiful. I love the colors that you used.
Khadija's Creative Mind
September 22, 2014 at 4:58 pm
Rachael;
Thanks, its easy idea indeed..sure try & show me then!
Khadija's Creative Mind
September 22, 2014 at 4:58 pm
Amy;
Thank you Amy! its fun & pretty indeed.
Khadija's Creative Mind
September 22, 2014 at 4:59 pm
Liza;
Thanks Liza :)
Khadija's Creative Mind
September 22, 2014 at 5:00 pm
Kori;
Thanks, fall inspiration is always fun!
Mitzi Curi
September 22, 2014 at 9:46 pm
I love any kind of decoupage and/or collage project, and yours is lovely! Thanks for sharing it with us at Make It Monday!
Monique
September 23, 2014 at 12:18 am
This is sooo amazing! I’m so bad with keeping a planner lately, but I do have a notebook where I jot everything down and I need to totally do this to it. Thanks for the creative inspiration!
Khadija's Creative Mind
September 23, 2014 at 8:33 am
Mitzi;
Decoupage is always interesting. Thanks for enjoying my work.
Khadija's Creative Mind
September 23, 2014 at 8:35 am
Monique;
Yeah the same thing was with me, But see I make it pretty with a little effort. you should be designing yours journal now :) thanks for appreciating!
Jay @CraftySpices
September 23, 2014 at 12:59 pm
Very nice, a great way to make a simple planner into something much more interesting and fun to look at.
Thanks for the how to…
Khadija's Creative Mind
September 24, 2014 at 7:34 am
Jay;
Thanks a lot for admiring my effort :) keep visiting!
vikawish
September 25, 2014 at 1:15 pm
Очень красиво получилось! Спасибо за участие в!
Khadija's Creative Mind
September 25, 2014 at 4:33 pm
Vikawish;
Thanks for appreciating! so nice of you !
Stacey Gannett
September 29, 2014 at 12:11 am
Such a wonderful idea and so cute, too! Might just have to try one! Have a great week and thank you so much for sharing on Meandering Mondays!
Khadija's Creative Mind
September 29, 2014 at 8:33 am
Stacey;
Thanks a lot for appreciating my idea :) sure give it a try! happy day!
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December 20, 2014 at 8:42 pm
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