30 great Filofaxing ideas – Why do people decorate their planners?

This trend is a phenomenon that has taken over the internet and is truly contagious. It is nothing new as everyone has beautified their scheduler during school times. Today, however, this is a great hobby for those who enjoy designing and beautifying. The aim is to creatively design the inner workings of the scheduler while leaving the protective cover undecorated. With pretty craft materials in rainbow colors and a little imagination you can make something beautiful. We have collected great Filofaxing ideas for you that can make the gray everyday life more colorful.

 

You can order a “Filofax” scheduler online or buy it directly from Karstadt and Galeria Kaufhof. Of course, you can also use a simple no-name planner. Then you need things with which you can beautify it likeWashi-Tape(colorfully printed adhesive tape on rice paper), sticky notes, stamps and self-printed insert sheets. Bookmarks, paper clips and colorful stickers in all sorts of shapes and colors are still very popular.

Washi-Tape, Sticker, Haftnotizen

Why is this actually so popular? You can easily create appointments on your computer or smartphone and save yourself some time. Nowadays, when everything is already digitalized, many people actually need a break from this digital world. In a Filofax you can be creative and write down your own thoughts in a very special way. That's why many people choose the old-fashioned planner, but transform it into a colorful work of art.

If you like painting, crafting, stamping, drawing and clipping, then you can try the trend yourself. You would definitely enjoy the whole thing and it can become a great hobby. In addition, you can make the gray everyday life more colorful and atmospheric if you creatively decorate your appointments, to-dos, ideas and everything else that belongs in the planner. There are actually no guidelines for this, because the selection of motifs, colors and materials for the decoration only depends on your own preferences. Nevertheless, we have put together some great Filofaxing ideas that can serve as inspiration for an interesting design.

Design a pink diary with a beach theme

You can design the planner in a specific color scheme or create colorful designs. It's best to use colors that you like because you will see them every day. A great idea would be to choose a theme for the decoration and decorate the pages accordingly. In summer, for example, if you dream of a vacation on the beach, the beach theme is perfect for that. Wave motifs, parasols and all sorts of mussel shells give your daily to-dos a holiday feeling.

Personal entries, to-do lists and favorite quotes in the planner

If you are decorating the planner for the first time and are looking for beautiful Filofaxing ideas for decoration, then flowers are definitely the right choice for you. These can be both small and very large. Stickers are perfect for this because they create a 3D effect at the same time. You can also use the stickers to hide a mistake.

Various topics and suggestions

Washi tape is a great accessory. This allows you to create colorful lines and lines with pretty motifs. In this way, the individual appointments can be structured clearly. The washi tape can make the white pages of the planner vibrant and combines beautifully with stickers in similar colors.

Hippie symbols, colors and stickers

The hippie symbols, which are often offered in rainbow colors, also offer great Filofaxing ideas. They symbolize love and peace and look very pretty. Examples include smiling faces, the CND symbol, as well as hearts, rainbows and flowers.

“My winter vacation”

If you decorate your planner with beach motifs in the summer, you can also choose a corresponding theme for the winter. Interesting Filofaxing ideas include stickers with skis, sleighs, snowmen or basically anything that reminds you of winter. You can use these motifs to decorate the area in the planner where you write down the plans for your winter vacation. Christmas motifs also go well with winter and are perfect for the pages where you are planning your Christmas shopping.

Spring mood on the pages

The seasons can give you lots of creative Filofaxing ideas regarding colors and motifs. Each season has its own color palette that you can use to decorate. In the picture you can see a colorful idea that is especially suitable for spring. The beautiful flowers and colorful washi tape lift your mood and make your daily to-dos more enjoyable.

Sweet owls

However, if you don't want to decorate your planner according to the season, you can choose any other motif or theme. The cute little owls, for example, are a popular motif for decorating and look very pretty. This planner features sticker and felt owls designed in a similar color palette. This also coordinates with the cover of the planner. This way a great design is created. Need more inspiration? Then simply browse through the following image gallery.

Fancy paper clips

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