What To Bring To A Planner Meetup

I've been to a few planner meetups and...

I always find that I'm missing something, or each planner meetup has different requirements.  I figured I would put together a list of what standard items to bring with you to one of these events. It even got me to the point that I have created a print out that you can download here in order to keep with you.  

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Supply List

1. Your Planner
2. Pens / Pencils / Highlighters / Markers
3. Note Pad
4. Washi Tape
5. Scissors
6. Sticky Notes
7. Stickers
8. Designer Paper
9. Glue Stick
10. Destash items
11. Cash (Optional)

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Your Planner

You really can't do anything at a planner meet up with out having your planner with you.  I find that I like the planner meet ups that are not just specific to a particular type of planner.  This is very limiting because you can totally see how different planners function for others and may be  a possibility for you in the future. 

Pens/Pencils/Highlighters/Markers

When planning, the  tools that you can't live with out are your writing tools.  No matter how hard you try, with out writing something down, you just can't get your planner completed.  This is just the basic.  For me I absolutely love having my multi colored pens with me everywhere I go.  It is a proven fact that when you write something down you will have a better probability of easily remembering it.  It has to do with not just sight, but using your body as well.  WEIRD!  Now throw in some color...and BAM! recipe for success.  

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Note Pad

You will always need something to write on for various reasons.

• Brain storming your layout
• Find something interesting about how others use their planner
• Making a list of must have items you find others using. 
• And the list goes on

Washi Tape

Washi tape!!!!!!! Who doesn't love washi tape?  

I suggest you bring in unused washi tape as well as some of your used faves.  You will be able to use it in your planner decorating or maybe you can share with others.  You may even come across a disaster and the only thing that can help you out will be the stash of washi tape you brought with you. 

Scissors

One of the things that I'm asked for the most is to borrow my scissors.  While some people choose to rip their washi tape, I truly prefer to cut it.  Not only that...if you are using a sticker that just so happens to stick out over your planner sheet you have a great way to crop that little bad boy.  MUST BRING SCISSORS!

Sticky Notes

Sticky notes are important so that you can plan out your day as you go.  This in particular helps you layout your plans just the way you want it.  Who knows you may be getting other event invites that you want to put down in your calendar, but have not yet glammed up...hmmmm.

Stickers

This has got to the be the most important supply you bring with you.  Just make sure you bring enough to share with others or to swap out.  It's a great way to learn about new shops that you have never visited before .

You won't have your usual boring planner layout!

Designer Paper

Now your are probably wondering why you would want to bring in decorative paper, but this is something that you can swap, cut out to help full blocks, create banners and even cover up unwanted items.  You never know.

Glue Stick

You're probably wondering why you would need glue stick, but then how will you be able to adhere your decorative paper to your planner.  This is usually the one thing that I truly forget to bring.  It's utterly amazing just how much I have had to ask someone else to borrow their glue stick.

It's kind of embarrassing.  *whistling*

Destash Items

Bring Items that you know you don't want or don't need.  This is a great opportunity to make a little cash while at an event.  We all know that planning, just like crafting, costs money.   And as the old adage goes:  One man's trash is another man's treasure.  You may find one person that has an interest and liking in something that you didn't like or use.  

Cash

CASH!!!! This goes back to the destash.  I know we all live in the day and age of Paypall, Zell and so many other platforms of money transfer, but let's be real.  Not everyone uses them or has them.  For those that don't have acces to or use these platforms it's just easy to use cash.  Besides you never know your next meet up could be at a Starbucks and you may just need a delicious cup of coffee to help you through your day. 

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This just bout covers all you will need to bring with you to a meet up.  I hope that in reading this post you have found some valuable information you can use at your next meet up.  Maybe you're new to the whole planner meet up thing and you walk away from reading this a little more prepared and start on your planner meet up adventure.  Best of luck to you all!
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XOXO-HeartcraftPaper