Make This Super Cool Monthly Planner

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A super cool FREE SVG file and instructions on how to make this Monthly Planner!

The other day my daughter contacted me and said “Mum, I want a Planner like x and the ones I have priced are $100!”

What! A hundred bucks!!

So we set out to design our own and NOW you can have it too! You can download the freebie below.

What Do You Need?

 

Step 1.

Once you have your template, upload it into Canvas Workspace and check sizing to make sure that it suits your project. My template was designed for the 12″x 24″ mat and placed sideways so it could be cut in one pass.

If you need help with adding the file to Canvas check my tutorial out https://www.createwithsue.com/add-a-svg-to-canvas-workspace/

If you don’t have a 12″x 24″ mat you may need to separate the components and cut in two pieces. The grid will fit on a 12″x 12″ mat.

Step 2.

Once you are happy with it in Canvas, send it to your Scan N Cut to cut out. If you are using the 12″x 24″ mat remember to change your mat setting on your machine to suit.

To change mat size click on the tools spanner, select Cut Area and choose 12″x 24″.

Step 3.

Once you have your design positioned correctly, set your blade so that it ‘Kiss Cuts’ the vinyl and press go! Don’t forget to do a TEST cut! 

This is the fun bit right? I love watching it cut out. (mind you I sometimes hold my breath and hope that everything goes to plan)

Step 4.

Now to weed the design. If you need a bit of an explanation on Weeding have a read of https://www.createwithsue.com/what-is-weeding/

If you have used the template provided be careful when weeding the months of the year. While the project in general would be classed at beginner level, weeding the months was slightly trickier due to the size of them.

Here are some tips…..

(If you are great at weeding skip this bit!)

When pulling the vinyl back I lay it fairly flat against itself and if the lettering or design lifts up .. push and hold it down again with the end of the pointy hook tool.

 

The tool can be used to help ease out the smaller pieces from the main piece of vinyl and you can also use it to hold them onto the backing paper as you lift the unwanted vinyl away.

Tip #1. When you have too much excess vinyl you risk getting into a huge mess with it sticking to areas you don’t want which is really, really, really annoying. Cut the excess off as you go! Don’t battle with it. There are no prizes for those who weed all in one piece. (well at least I don’t think there are?)

Tip #2 If any of your pieces do lift right up off the backing paper usually there is an outline of where the piece should live. You can carefully place it back down again in the exact location.  Can’t see the outline? – don’t worry. Place a ruler under the bottom of the other letters to guide you so that it sits level.

Note:- If you mess a letter up.. you can always cut one letter or a small word out again.

EDIT:  If you have never weeded before please be aware that all weeding is done prior to attaching the transfer film. 

Step 5.

All weeded? Great!

Your project at this point should look similar to this.

 This one is in reverse so that it can be added to the back of the clear perspex providing a easy wipe surface.

 

 

 

 

Now to place the transfer tape/film/contact on to the project. I have purchased a fairly cheap transfer film which I am finding really good. No brand name…. I have also had really good success with clear cheap contact. There is no need to spend a fortune to transfer projects.

 

 

 

 

Lay the transfer film on one corner of the project and slowly peel the backing of it off while pressing it down.

This is the Perspex before much has been done to it. Four holes have been drilled…. one in each corner ready to screw it to the cupboard with the Stainless Stand Off Bolts.

 

 

Place the project onto your board and align the location to make sure that you are happy with it.

You can see the line has been drawn on the Perspex to make sure that the top row gets lined up straight. 

The “Notes” section positioned in the middle now where it was intended. It is at the side in the template to maximize the use of the vinyl.

 

Tanya also cut the months off to move them higher.

 

Step 6.

Ok, now that you have the placement under control we are ready to transfer the design. Start at the corner and work your way carefully across the project, smoothing it with your hands as you go. Press down firmly. It won’t matter if you have bubbles in the transfer film as long as the vinyl is stuck nicely. Give it a good press with your hands to make certain the vinyl has stuck properly.

Once you are happy start peeling up the transfer film. If any of the vinyl lifts with the transfer film, place that section back down and press it onto the Perspex again. Once you believe it is stuck you can continue.

And it is FINISHED! Tanya attached a cup next to it to store the marker pens (out of reach of the kids)

 

I hope you have enjoyed this project. Tanya’s turned out great and she was really pleased. She is busy making all sorts of notes and reminders on it.

A very busy Planner indeed!

Don’t forget to check out my other pages with all sorts of tips and creations. More are on the drawing board too which is exciting to say the least.

In the mean time,

Happy creating.

Sue

P.S. Remember to join my facebook group if you haven’t already. It has been set up as a place for you to get help along the way.
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or simply just say hello at [email protected]. I would love to hear from you!