How To Organize And Store Your Planner Stickers

Planner stickers are one of the best ways to customize and add personality to your planner. But keeping track of your favorites and making sure your collection doesn’t become a hassle can be a challenge!

Are you ready to up your planner sticker organization game? If so, you’ve come to the right place. This blog is dedicated to all things organizing as we walk you through some foolproof ways to organize and store your planner stickers.

Are planner stickers worth it?

Planner stickers are a practical tool for planners, agendas and journals. They don’t just beautify your pages, they make them 10 times more useful. Stickers are fun and incredibly handy, especially if you’re a visual person, because they act as eye-catching reminders that make you less likely to forget a task. They’ll help you fulfill your purpose – in style!

1. Planner stickers add structure

Personally, I love a brand-new planner that’s waiting to be filled with exciting plans and upcoming adventures. At the same time, a completely blank planner can feel overwhelming, and getting started can be stressful. That’s where planner stickers make all the difference. They help you structure, divide and break up the blank space so you can categorize your life, making your planner more user-friendly, fun and personalized.

2. Planner stickers help with easy archiving

Let’s be honest… who has time to flip through every page of their planner to remember something important? Planner stickers save the day when it comes to remembering important dates and events, especially birthdays and appointments. When your events are marked with stickers, you can spot what you’re looking for quickly. No more forgetting, no more missed appointments!

3. Planner stickers let your creativity soar

We can all use a splash of joy in our lives – adulting is stressful enough! Enter: planner stickers. They let you show your creative side by making your planner a lot more fun, colorful and cheerful. Many people find they’re more likely to use their planner and stay on top of tasks when every page feels like a little celebration.

What are the different types of planner stickers?

The sticker world has evolved a lot since you were a kid! Gone are the days of plain star stickers – now there are stickers for basically every occasion.

1. Functional stickers

These stickers are ideal for making lists and tracking important tasks. They help you plan your day and week with dedicated designs and color-coding for different tasks. For functionality, I suggest my This Is My Year Planner Sticker Book, which includes everything you need: motivational quotes, functional stickers and classic dolls. If you use a dot-grid journal, the Bullet Journal Planner Sticker Book is made for it.

2. Sidebar stickers

These can be used on the side of your monthly or weekly spread, placed either horizontally or vertically. Sidebar stickers are great for tracking a process, like a creative project, a filming schedule or even a recipe! Similar are flag stickers and dot stickers. Flag stickers sit at the top or side of a page in different colors and sizes to draw attention, while dot stickers are round and great for color-coding bills, appointments or reminders. For a full rainbow of color-coding options, try the Rainbow Planner Sticker Book.

3. Decorative stickers

Decorative stickers are my jam. I love creating them! Some customer favorites are the Beautifully Balanced Sticker Book, the Rainbow Girls Sticker Book, the black-and-gold Black Girl Magic Sticker Book #2 and, for my fellow book lovers, the Dark Academia Bookworm Vol. 4 Sticker Book. Want the whole aesthetic in one go? The Coffee and Books Box and In My Soft Girl Era Bundle are packed with goodies.

4. Holiday/seasonal stickers

Similar to decorative stickers, holiday and seasonal stickers zhuzh up your planner for special moments throughout the year. Of course, you can use them outside the traditional season too – especially if you have travel planned! The Whimsical Seasonal Sticker Book covers the whole year in one book, the Literary Seasons Sticker Book gives every season a bookish twist, and if you plan in a Hobonichi, the Seasonal Hobonichi Sticker Book is sized just for it.

5. Inspirational stickers

Finally, another favorite of mine is inspirational stickers. These give you that little extra push. The There Is a Quote For That Sticker Book and its follow-up, There’s Another Quote For That, have a quote for every mood, goal and Monday. And if self-care and balance are your focus this year, the Beautifully Balanced Sticker Book will remind you to schedule time for yourself, too.

Depending on your organization style and interests, you’re sure to find the right type of planner stickers for you.

Create a storage system that works for you

Once your sticker collection starts to grow, you’ll want a storage system that works for you! Depending on your personality, living space and the way you use your planner, there are lots of options. Here are a few great ones:

• Sticker storage books/photo albums: A great way to keep everything in one place that you can flip through with ease. Arrange your stickers by how often you use them – everyday stickers up front, occasional ones toward the back.
• Hands Off My PET Tape Storage Album: If washi and PET tape are part of your collection, this album keeps your rolls and samples organized and easy to flip through – perfect if you plan on the go. Already have a Hands Off My Stickers album? Add more space with the Double-Sided Refill Sheets.

• Boxes: Bonus points if they’re stackable! Boxes are a functional way to store stickers, and you can color-coordinate them so you know which box holds what. Choose small clear boxes or larger storage bins.
• Accordion file folders: These expand with around 12 slots, usually color-coded, so it’s easy to know where every sticker is.
• Index card holders: Great for smaller sticker packs and easy to put away when not in use. You can also make or buy index dividers to divide your collection.
• Coupon organizers: Basically a larger index card holder – good for travel and easy to sort.
• Zip-top bags: Storage is storage, and clear zip-top bags do the trick! They come in lots of sizes, making it easy to keep up with a growing collection.

Don’t be shy about adding another layer of organization by labeling each category with a sticker of its own.

Sort your stickers by type, theme, holiday and use

Once you’ve picked a storage system, start sorting. Look at what stickers you have and group them by type, theme, holiday and/or use.

Then ask yourself: how do I usually look for stickers when I’m working in my planner? If you reach for reminder and decorative stickers more often than holiday stickers, put those at the front, in the most accessible spot.

Keep going with this process, then place your stickers into your storage system.

Decide where to store your collection

Do you have a craft corner or a desk where you write in your planner? If so, that’s the best place to keep your stickers. If not – no worries at all! There are plenty of options at home and on the go:

• Craft storage cart: Most have a few tiers and wheels, so you can roll them wherever you like to plan. They come in lots of colors and sizes and are best for larger (or growing!) collections.
• 3-layer craft organizer box: Versatile and detachable, with lots of compartments – and a handle, so it’s easy to take on trips.
• Bookshelves: Make space on an existing shelf, which works especially well if you store stickers in albums, binders or file folders.

Whatever you choose, make it accessible so you never have to dig for your collection.

Tips for using planner stickers

I’ve got lots of little tricks for using planner stickers. Here are some of my favorites:

1. Place stickers for due dates, like bills, a few days before they’re due. That gives you time to get your money organized so you aren’t stressed about late fees.
2. There are no rules when it comes to planner stickers. Your planner should reflect your personality and creative voice.
3. Pick a day and time to write in your planner for a few minutes every week. Habits take time – be gentle with yourself, but consistent enough to stick with it. Stickers make it that much more fun.
4. Color-coordinate, color-coordinate, color-coordinate! Pick colors for different activities or responsibilities and stick with them.
5. Spend time arranging your sticker collection. If organizing isn’t your thing, remember it’s short-term “pain” for long-term gain – you’ll never waste time hunting for a specific sticker again.
6. Pick a planner that fits your life. There are pocket, personal, A5, medium and large sizes. If you’re always on the go, a pocket planner you can toss in your bag may be best. A5 is the most popular size and so fun to fill with stickers – like our In My Soft Girl Era Bullet Journal. Large planners are great if you like room to spread out and design!
7. Write tomorrow’s to-do list in the evening. Sleep experts recommend it as a way to quiet a racing mind, and research has found that people who spent five minutes writing a to-do list fell asleep about nine minutes faster.
8. Prioritize your to-do list, using stickers to highlight what needs to be done first.
9. Always schedule time for self-care in your planner – from massages to daily walks – and remind yourself with a bold sticker.
10. Get two planners: one for work and one for your personal life. Trust me on this one!

Where to buy planner stickers

Stickering in your planner can transform your routine, lower your stress and help you tackle this whole “adulting” thing. Ready to start (or grow) your sticker collection? There are so many places to begin.

Of course, there’s my online shop, with a wide range of quirky, fun and elegant planner stickers – start with our Best Sellers. Other great sellers include:

• Erin Condren
• Happy Planner
• Passion Planner
• Dawn’s Decals and More

Stores like Michaels and Walmart also carry lots of planner sticker supplies.

Happy stickering!