Happy Planner Address Book DIY (kind of…ha!)

I love address books. I’m super old fashioned that way.

I mean, don’t get me wrong, I love to put stuff in my phone, especially if it’s someone I need to call, or need directions to…

But there is definitely something about old-fashioned address books.

Anyway, I love the spiral bound ones, because they’re easy to write in…except you can’t add more pages. And the 3-ring binder styles are great for adding, except they’re a pain to write in.

Enter… the Happy Planner disc system!

I found these lovely free printables:

http://elizaellis.blogspot.com/2014/02/home-organizer-contacts-address-book.html

Resized at 75% fits classic Happy Planner size, so I printed a couple of each page, and it’s nice to know I can just come back and print more if I ever need.

Anyway, here is what you need to make your own:

*Happy Planner punch

*set of discs, your choice size and color

*set of 8 dividers

*cover (you can buy a set of 3 for pretty cheap at Hobby Lobby)

*label maker (optional)

*pocket folder (optional, also in a multi-pack at H.L.)

https://www.flickr.com/photos/150321622@N07/36682204625/in/dateposted-public/

Start by adding your discs to the cover of your choice:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/150321622@N07/36286576450/in/dateposted-public/

Add the dividers:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/150321622@N07/36635977826/in/dateposted-public/

Then break up the address book pages by section:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/150321622@N07/36286578080/in/dateposted-public/

Add a pocket folder if you wish:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/150321622@N07/36635979756/in/dateposted-public/

Then label (or sharpie) the sections:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/150321622@N07/36286579500/in/dateposted-public/

Voila! You have your very own customizable address book! =D