31 Monthly Spread Ideas - Functional Planner, Hobonichi, Traveler's Notebook, or Bullet Journal

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Today I'm showing 31 ways to use your monthly spread in a functional planner, Hobonichi, traveler's notebook, bullet journal, or wall calendar. Ideas include choices for budgeting, health tracking, Bible journaling, gratitude journaling, art journaling, etc.

🌿 RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES FOR PLANNING

Apple Pig Leather Art
--- Etsy Shop: shrsl.com/39gn1
--- Naughty Fox TN (start order here): shrsl.com/39gnd
-----Super Pocket: shrsl.com/39gno
----- Exterior Pen Loop: shrsl.com/39gnb

Avery Re-positionable Ultra Tabs
--- pastel: amzn.to/2G3Sz9H
--- metallic: amzn.to/3gDnXZk

Bucksaw by Case Elegance A5 Leather Cover
--- brown, smooth: amzn.to/33dedEF
--- black, pebble: amzn.to/3Gx2nDE
(sturdy so you can write in your Hobonichi on your lap)

Elizo Leather Journal Covers
--- Large (for Moleskine Classic): amzn.to/3Pt8kpo
--- A5 (for Hobonichi Cousin, Leuchtturm, Stalogy, etc): amzn.to/3vb02uu
--- XL (for Composition Books): amzn.to/3GH21dC
(This link should take you to Chestnut if available. If not, it may kick you to a different color or size. I prefer Chestnut, Redwood, and Tawny colors because those leathers are softer and more forgiving; Teak is a sturdy, dark brown water buffalo option.)

Emshoi Journals
--- A5, ruled: amzn.to/3oA5XWM
--- A5, dot grid: amzn.to/3owylcs
--- A5, square grid: amzn.to/3y2g2zb

Hobonichi Techo Cousin
--- full year (Jan - Dec 2022): amzn.to/3xQ3fA5
--- avec, half year (July - Dec 2022): amzn.to/3OvNwNk

Midori Traveler's Company Inserts, Standard Size
--- 001, Ruled: amzn.to/3B1S1ZW
--- 007, Card Holder: amzn.to/3efQ7LB
--- 017, Undated Monthly Planner: amzn.to/3Fa26VE
--- 018, Undated Weekly Planner, Vertical: amzn.to/2UKc6mW

Paper House Life Organized Seasonal Sticker Book
--- at Amazon: amzn.to/34qsjju

Paper Sunday Personalized Journals and Planners
--- coupon code for 10% off sitewide: keylime22
--- all styles: papersunday.com/key-lime-ink-reviews

Pentel Fude Touch Brush Pens
--- set of 12: amzn.to/3uLokLW
--- set of 24: amzn.to/3rKg9xB

Pilot Precise Grip Extra Fine Rollerball Pens
--- Colors: amzn.to/33hltPg
--- Black: amzn.to/3JSOzW7

Tombow Mono Correction Tape
--- set of 2: amzn.to/2RMxQwU
--- set of 4: amzn.to/3oa2axV

Tombow Mono Waterproof Drawing Pens
--- set of 3 sizes at Amazon: amzn.to/4614RpR
--- set of 3 sizes at Blick: shrsl.com/421dh
--- individual sizes and sets at Jackson's: tidd.ly/3XG9F39
(I like these better than Sakura Pigma because the tips hold up better.)

Uniball Signo RT1 Waterproof Gel Pens
--- 0.5mm, black: amzn.to/3f1Hz9Z
--- 0.5mm, black, refills: amzn.to/2W9mykZ
--- 0.5mm, colors: amzn.to/2SgIY2r
(0.28mm and 0.38mm also available; refills work well in many rollerball pens)

Zebra Mildliner Brush Pens (I use these as highlighters)
--- set of 15: amzn.to/3kb6ixs
--- set of 25: amzn.to/3e3Dcw8

Zebra Zensations Waterproof Brush Pens
--- set of 4 sizes: amzn.to/3fY9eYL
--- super fine: amzn.to/2oijXIC

🌿 FAVORITE WATERCOLORS

Updated August 2023: If I were starting over today, I would begin with a 24 or 48 half pan set of Art Whale and then replace each color I use most with Schmincke Horadam over time.

Art Whale Watercolors
--- 24 half pans: amzn.to/3rZRhVd
--- 48 half pans: amzn.to/3KwQf9I
(Student Grade // company is based in Miami, Florida; paints are made in China; pigment information is provided; pans are standard sized and can be moved around; tins are fantastic and will serve you well for a long time; these are highly pigmented, extremely easy to re-wet, and over 70% of the colors should be lightfast based on pigment numbers; the only caveat is that burnt sienna and umber are mislabled, so you'll want to switch the names when you make a swatch chart)

Schmincke Horadam Watercolors
--- half pans at Blick: shrsl.com/4370b
--- tubes at Blick: shrsl.com/4370e
--- tubes, full pans, and half pans at Jackson's: tidd.ly/3XKR0U6
(Artist quality // top-of-the line watercolors made by a highly reputable, long-standing, family-owned company in Germany; my favorite brand overall; I recommend purchasing individual colors since the ready-made sets don't usually have an ideal selection)

🌿 DISCLOSURES
KeyLimeInk is an affiliate of Amazon, Blick, Etsy, Jackson's, Paper House, and Paper Su

@KeyLimeInk 2 years ago

🌿 TIME STAMPS 00:00 Introduction 00:54 Setup: Focus, Variety, Etc 03:14 Idea 1: Mantra 04:35 Idea 2: Birthdays and Anniversaries 05:04 Idea 3: Appointment Schedule 05:41 Idea 4: Cleaning Tasks 06:07 Idea 5: Health Symptoms 06:58 Idea 6: Meal Planning 07:18 Idea 7: Bills to Pay 07:35 Idea 8: Spending Tracker 08:03 Idea 9: Vocabulary, New Language 09:04 Idea 10: Vocabulary, English 10:02 Idea 11: Weather 13:11 Idea 12: Wordle 14:18 Idea 13: Binge Watching TV 14:50 Idea 14: Doodle of the Day 15:20 Idea 15: Sports Teams 15:47 Idea 16: Bible Verse 16:56 Idea 17: Bible Reading Schedule 17:31 Idea 18: Bucket List 17:53 Idea 19: Illuminated Alphabet 18:46 Idea 20: Exercise 19:07 Idea 21: Person of the Day 20:25 Idea 22: Blood Sugar 20:56 Idea 23: Subscriptions & Trials 21:52 Idea 24: Gratitude Journal 22:26 Idea 25: Mini Landscape Paintings 23:35 Idea 26: Micro Journal 24:11 Idea 27: Mileage 24:57 Idea 28: Things To Be Proud Of 25:43 Idea 29: Kids Chores 25:58 Idea 30: Zentangles 26:46 Idea 31: Quote Of the Day 27:19 Pro Tip: Adjusting Based On Calenda

@RachelWrites 1 year ago

Sam and Diane were my grandparents' names. :)

@valeriemartin3506 2 years ago

These are really neat ideas! I honestly would not have thought of more than half of your ideas, so thanks again for the inspiration!

@kimofdiamondz 2 years ago

Blove this so much. Could you please do a video like this for timed vertical weekly spreads? I'm struggling with weekly spreads.

@alices.886 2 years ago

I love your videos -- your ideas are great, I love the pens you recommend, and your handwriting/printing is lovely! May I ask, do you practice, or could you recommend any practice books or exercises?