15 ways to use a notebook Are you a stationery hoarder like us and have a ton of empty notebooks lying around? Or, are you a notebook novice and looking for some inspiration on how to get started? We’ve put together 15 ways you can use up the notebooks you have lying around, or have we just given you 15...

Our top picks for wedding and engagement gifts! Weddings can be an exciting event for all and often bring out a lot of happiness in those attending. Singing, laughing, eating, drinking and dancing are some of the best parts of the fun-filled day out. But not all aspects are fun, and picking out wedding or engagement gifts may even be...

Mother’s Day is the time of year to show our awesome moms just how much they are appreciated for everything they do for us. Whether it’s packing your school bag as a kid, offering invaluable advice, or having your favourite snacks stocked up for when you come home, moms are always ready to do whatever they can to make us feel special....

Just like that, Easter is upon us. The perfect time of year to get together with family and friends, go to a church service, take part in an egg hunt, and consume lots of candy… of course!! Take a look at our Grandma’s Green Jell-O Salad recipe.

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to get your thinking caps on to get your partner something they will remember. Rather than buying chocolate, flowers, or cuddly toys like EVERY other person this year, why not go for something a little different? This is where Carpe Diem Planners comes in. we have many products that will make a treasured,...

Hello, Jasmine here! In a few weeks time the hectic excitement of Christmas will be over and 2022 will be upon us. A New Year means new goals, new hopes, new socks…and a new planner! For stationery lovers, the best thing about a new year is a new planner as it marks a fresh chapter in life and the blank...

Ho Ho Ho!  Today Jodie is on the blog getting you into the Christmas spirit.  If it’s Christmas inspiration you’re after, you’ve come to the right place! Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift for your mum, sister, grandma, girlfriend, or your bestie. You will find the perfect present in our selection of Christmas Gifts for Her!

Hello everyone! It’s Jess from Carpe Diem Planners here today talking to you about all things Fall! As the days get shorter and the evenings get darker, it’s the perfect time to pour a hot cup of cocoa, put on your favourite fluffy slippers and get designing your spreads! Think burnt orange, red and brown tones with leaves, pumpkins and...

Hi Everyone!  I thought I would introduce myself, I'm Jodie and I am working on all things social for Carpe Diem!  So, you might have seen some exciting new products to the Carpe Diem Planners website! Pukka Pads USA have flown into our shelves here at the Carpe Diem!  But, you're probably thinking I've never heard of Pukka Pads, Who are they?...

Creative Team Member Mik shows us how fun it can be to stick to a budget with the Carpe Diem Budget Planner.

Creative Team member Cara shows us how she motivates herself to set New Years Resolutions by creating a pretty planner in a Blush Speckle Traveler's Notebook.

Creative Team Member Laura shows us how she gets ready for Christmas in her Spiral Planner.

Creative Team member Cara shows us how to make an adorable TN sized Advent Calendar.

Creative Team Member Mik shares her fun, home focused spread for December.

Creative Team Member Laura walks us through designing three Christmas  inserts for her Carpe Diem Traveler's Notebook.

Creative Team Member Kyle walks us through how she sets up the Oh Happy Day! Spiral planner.

Creative Team Member Emma gets ready for chilly weather in her spiral planner.

I beautiful November spread by Creative Team Member Kelly.

The new spiral bound Home planner is so versatile that you are bound to find ways to set it up to suit you best. Hi, it’s Cara here today with some tricks and hacks for you to really get the most out of your Home planner. The first thing I did was to take the sticker sheets out. I cut...

Brr...Creative Team Member Mik gets us ready for the cold weather with this Winter Themed spread in her Color Wash planner.

Creative Team Member Kylie gets us in a winter mood by sharing her A5 Planner and Traveler's Notebook Spreads.

Creative Team Member Laura shows us how to use an A5 Planner as a memory keeper.

Creative Team Member Jomelle shares her Halloween set-up in her Blush Speckle Traveler's Notebook. It is definitely Too Cute to Spook!

Creative Team Member Emma uses the Oh, Happy Day! sticker tablet to make November pop with fun in her spiral planner!

Creative Team Member Kelly sets up her Mint Vintage Floral Personal Planner for October!

December Daily Dropout Cara shows us how she turns a Traveler's Notebook insert into a December Journal.

Plan a Merry & Bright Holiday in your Traveler's Notebook with Creative Team Member Henny.

Count down to Christmas with an Advent Calendar in your Traveler's Notebook with Creative Team Member Mik Godinho.

Creative Team member Laura shows us how she sets up the month of October in her Spiral Planner.

Make spooky plans with Creative Team member Kylie!

A Holly Jolly Holiday plan by Creative Team member Jomelle.

A Pretty in Pink Holiday set up by Creative Team Member Emma.

Stay organized for Fall in a personal planner with Creative Team member Kelly.

Creative Team member Cara helps us plan for a peaceful Christmas by preparing now!

Creative Team Henny shows us how to make a fun and functional pocket dashboard using the Simple Stories Holly Jolly Line in her Carpe Diem A5 Blush Planner.

Is it too soon to talk about Christmas? Personally, I don’t think so. I love Christmas! We have so many things to do before it finally comes, and there’s nothing better than making lists to organize the best party of the year. Don’t you think? Today, I’ve chosen the lovely Holly Jolly Collection from Simple Stories to show you 4...

Welcome to September my friends and the beginning of Fall!  It’s one of my favorite seasons of the year, how bout’ you? Cool Crisp mornings! Color changes and everything cozy! Today I’m going to talk about creating an October Daily! Now I’m sure the majority of you have heard of a “December Daily” right? A Memory album where you document...

Hello planner friends it’s Kylie back with you today and I’m sharing some more planner inspiration with you all. I have always been a ‘plan week to week’ kind of gal but lately I have been mixing up my methods a little by planning ahead as well as experimenting with more than one planner. I will always love my A5...

I just love everything about Fall that I had to set up another planner with a cozy autumn theme. This time I used my Teal A5 planner with the Autumn Splendor Collection.  You may ask if I used another set of inserts for this planner. The answer is no. I just took all my inserts from my other fall theme...

Hello, it’s Emma with you, today I’d like to share a few sneaky tricks!!I’m using the Simple Vintage Autumn Splendor Collection by Simple Stories in the Live Simply 17 Month Weekly Spiral Planner. Now I don’t own one of those fancy punches for spiral planners, but I like to make dashboards and dividers, so here’s a simple way to cheat!...

Hello everyone! It's Henny and I'm back with my September planner setup. I swear, It feels like it was just January - how did fall get here so quickly? However it happened, I'm glad it did, because this kit is just as amazing as it looks. Alright my friends, this time I have decided to create double folded pocket dashboards...