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3x5 & 5x8 Templates
Since discovering this site two weeks ago, I have become enthralled with the idea of printable customizable 3x5 card templates. Just became aware of the existence of the Hipster PDA movement during the summer, after using 3x5 & 5X8 index cards and 3X3 post-it slips for to do, journal, and referencing items for a number of years.
Look forward to dropping in over time and adding some creative thought in the future.
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cover pics
Sicne the poll doesn't let
Sicne the poll doesn't let us indicate more than one choice, here's my "wish list" :
Planner/Hipster tips
Templates
Productivity methods
Template styles
I understand that there has to be a limit to how many templates exist if only to keep Doug sane. But can I really be the only DIY Planner visitor that uses a personal sized Filofax or DayRunner?
Templates that fit this size paper are my wish list.
Cheers,
AndrewC
Personal-size Templates
Thank you for your concerns about my sanity (strangely enough, you're one of many ;-) ).
As for the Personal sized templates, a lot of people have emailed me to say that the Hipster PDA Edition works beautifully. They take the graphics version, slap them into a layout program (to scale them and leave room for holes), and print. I haven't tried it myself, but I see no reason why this wouldn't work. Of course, finding the right paper size and setting up the punching are quite other matters....
all my best,
dj
Moleskine and folded
It's also a fantastic way to make sheets that fit into a Moleskine. I keep a Next Action and custom shopping list plus a folded week view (made from the two sheet week view in the calendar update) in my Moleskine. 3.5 x 5.5.
The graphic version for a
The graphic version for a Personal size Filofax sounds like a good idea, but has anyone figured out a clever way of fitting a few of these sheets onto A4 paper?
Buying prepunched A4 paper from Filofax is very expensive and I already own a little filofax puncher.
Personal-size n-up printing
I'm printing 3 personal templates on one A4 sheet, landscape. That leaves 6 mm on left and right sides and 18mm at the top and bottom. I guess you can even print 3 templates on 8.5" x 11" paper with a little scaling, but then you'll get 3 2/3" x 6 3/4" and absolutely no margins left or right.
Personal sized templates
I've made my own DIY-Planner based templates for this size (well, for 93mm x 171mm, but I'm slowly resizing to the more common 3 3/4" x 6 3/4" size). I intend to upload those soon-ish. (See also the photo of my kit)
3 3/4 x 6 3/4 size
Please upload these templates, a lot of people would find them useful!
Hardpressed to pick
I like almost everything I find on this site. I enjoy reading the articles and it's nice to know I'm not alone in my hobby. I selected templates, but only because Doug makes pretty templates that work; a rare combination. =)
My second choice would be Guest posts - and not just to give Doug a break. Hearing about other people's ideas and experiences is a great way to become more motivated and acquire more creative ideas.
As to formatting sizes, I usually use Adobe acrobat to shrink or stretch the page to the size I want. Sometimes it can be a bit tricky to get the sizing just right, but I use HPDA templates in my 1/2-letter-size day planner regularlly.
Can't I keep track of my camels?
Dig Dug,
For the love of God man, how am I supposed to keep track of where my camels are?! Maybe a column on using the matrix to keep track of non-traditional cattle locations? Maybe.....
Steve
as long as you know where
as long as you know where your towel is.
Another Personal user
Another Personal user here who would like some templates in that size!