Well, it’s kind of ironic that I am getting my Christmas organization post up late, but with birthday parties and sickness around here, things have been a little bit delayed. Don’t worry though – there is still time to get organized for the holidays!
I created this Christmas planner a couple of years ago and found that it was really helpful. I probably didn’t really need to make a new one, but I wanted to change things up a bit and I never really stick with anything for too long anyways. For this year’s version, I used a small binder from the Martha Stewart collection at Staples and then decorated the cover to make it look a little more festive.
I made the felt flower similar to the one I did for my regular planner {you can find instructions here} and just added a jingle bell for the center. I then added a bit of washi tape along the front of the binder and a Christmas sticker {from Authentique Paper} to the binding.
In the front of the planner, I put a December calendar that I downloaded from HERE. I folded it over so I could see the month at a glance rather than cutting it into two pages.
I printed all of the pages out and then trimmed them down to 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches to fit in my binder. Make sure to leave a wider margin on the left hand side for the hole punches {and unclick “fit to page” when you are printing}.
Click Below To Download Your Own Christmas Planner Printables
NOTE: These are for personal use only.
Projects To Do / Christmas Activity Planner / For Next Year
Baking and Menu Ideas / Christmas Cards / Gifts
I also have a zippered pocket in the back {also from Martha Stewart} to hold all of the receipts from Christmas presents in case any returns are needed! I hope this helps you get organized so you can relax and enjoy the season!
I shared this post at Lil Luna, Live Laugh Love, A Bowl Full of Lemons, Home Stories A to Z, Stone Gable, 30 Handmade Days, Liz Marie Blog, Tidy Mom and Design Dining and Diapers.
Melinda says
What a great idea! It never crossed my mind that I could make use of such a planner. It would make the whole craziness around the holidays much more bearable. This is really genious. Thank you for good idea!
Krista says
Wow Jenn, you are so organized! I would love to be one day too… Love the colours of your tracker – and the adorable embellishments!
Ashley @ Cute as a Fox says
What a great idea! I keep forgetting who I have already bought presents for. Thanks for sharing. I found you at the I’m Loving It Link party.
Laura says
I love your binder. I have that small binder too, and was thinking of using it for this same thing. I have a section in my home management binder for events and holidays, but I am finding I might need something separate for this type of thing! 🙂 Cute printables, by the way!
Meredith says
A Christmas planner is such a great idea. That would really make the insanity of Christmas a bit easier. I got married this year and so now I have a whole new family to plan for and could use the help. Your templates are adorable!
Ruth says
Do you make and sell theses? And how much?
Jenn says
The printables are free {links are in the post} and the planner was purchased at Staples. I just made the felt flower on the cover which is super easy and quick to make {click on the link in the post for instructions} I’m not actually selling them all put together though. 🙂
Lori says
Thank you for sharing. I have been looking for some time for something like this. Thank you so much for sharing it is a great idea.