45 Must-Have Planner Supplies: Tools, Pens, Accessories, Paper, Storage

A craft paper trimmer is SO CONVENIENT to have! It makes cutting a wide variety of crafting materials a breeze (photos, scrapbooking paper, etc).

If you currently cut your stickers with scissors, but you're not ready to get a cutting machine, this little cutting tool could definitely make the job easier. It's like a precision knife taken to the next level.

The Gyro-Cut has a 360° blade that makes smooth curves and sharp turns easy to achieve. It's also safer to use because it requires less pressure than a classic precision knife.

This Tab Punch board will help you easily create your own dividers with perfectly spaced tabs (small, medium or large). It also includes a corner rounder.

There are so many cute printables available online, including many free printables, that I definitely recommend having a printer to make planning more fun and cheaper. You can find all my free printables here.

Plus, a printer is useful to have for the whole family, not just for planning.

While any printer can do, I recommend getting a printer that is compatible with HP Instant Ink program so that you can print for free or very cheap. If you want more details, I wrote a whole post about why I love HP Instant Ink.

This smart little machine adds a layer of adhesive to the back of any item up to 1,5x2". You can use it to turn little paper embellishments or die-cuts into stickers.

Similar to the Mini Sticker machine but for wider items (up to 5"). This Xyron Create-a-sticker machine adds a layer of adhesive to items up to 5" wide. What's great about these Xyron machines is that they are non-electric, you simply have to place your item and turn the knob.

This create-a-sticker machine is also available in a 2,5" size.

You can use a thermal laminator to laminate your planner dividers, planner covers, die-cuts, bookmarks, or any other paper item that you'd like to protect and make more durable (photos, calendar, etc).

You can also create dry-erase sheets for your little ones or for your home organization by laminating a piece of paper and using erasable pens to keep writing on top of it.

You will also need laminating pouches (several sizes are available).

With this portable photo printer, you can easily print your photos on 2x3" sticky-backed photo paper. It's an easy way to add in your planner or if you are into memory-planning.

FOIL is so pretty! If you're anything like me and you'd like to add foil to everything (stickers, embellishments, cards, wall art signs, gift tags) then you're going to love this machine. Many colors of foils are available and it basically works like a laminator.

The main thing you have to keep in mind though is that the foil reacts to toner. That means that you can only foil designs that have been printed with a laser printer (if you don't have one, you can get your designs printed at Staples/Office Depot, etc, for a low price).

I have the smaller model (6") but if you want to be able to foil full sheets at a time you'll need this bigger model.

This discbound paper punch is similar to the MAMBI Paper punch for Happy Planner but it has a bigger sheet capacity (8 sheets for this one versus 3 sheets for Mambi) so some people prefer this Arc Paper Punch.

This paper punch is totally compatible with HP Planners.

This discbound hole punch is a little more sturdy than Mambi punch so if you're planning on punching laminated sheets (planner covers for example) this Arc Punch might be a better choice. Some people reported having problems to punch laminated sheets with their Mambi punch.

If you like customizing your Happy Planner I definitely recommend getting a discbound hole punch, such as this one or the Staples Arc one.

You can punch 3 pages at a time. This BIG punch is perfect for 8,5x11" paper sheets, but you can also use it to punch your Classic HP and Mini HP sheets.

This punch is also available in Classic HP size but I definitely recommend getting the BIG one because it will work for all sizes. You can't use the Classic punch to punch BIG sheets easily. I didn't think it through and learnt that lesson the hard way!

This paper punch is great if you own a ring-bound planner (such as Filofax, Carpe Diem, Websters Pages...).

It's adjustable, so you can punch many different sizes: A5, 16, mini, pocket, personal. 10 sheet capacity.

With this Happy Planner Box Punch you can easily add photos or scrapbooking paper in your planner to add some decoration.

Each cut made with this punch is exactly the size of a weekly box (Classic HP).

Adhesive tape is always good to have because it tends to be a little less messy than glue. I like using adhesive tape for my planner or papercraft because the result is usually neater with no bleed through and no need to wait for anything to dry.

I use this exact type of adhesive tape (it's a great price too) and I never had an issue.

A good pair of scissors really makes a difference. This is the exact pair of scissors I'm using for most of my papercraft and it's my favorite.

Fiskars is a great brand and I feel like it's sometimes worth spending a few extra dollars for something you're going to use so frequently.

Use this precision knife to cut paper, fabric, thin metal and plastic.

A self-healing cutting mat is great to have for all types of paper crafts! It protects your desk/table, gives measurements and enables you to cut directly on it with an X-Acto knife or other types of cutters. Very useful if you hand-cut your planner stickers.

Some would say these are the best gel pens ever (minimal bleed through, no smearing, nice ink flow)!! 14 colorful pens are included.

You've probably seen them used before! This pack includes 15 soft colors.

If you want to be able to erase what you write in your planner, these erasable Frixion pens are great to take some pressure off!

This set includes 8 different point pens which makes it great for lettering and doodling.

This is my favorite type of pen to start brush lettering.

You can carry up to ten 15mm rolls of washi tape in this washi wallet. It has a window so you can easily see your washi tape rolls.

Did you know that many Happy Planner Stickers packs are available on Amazon?

Prices vary and you can often find stickers packs for half the price, or lower price than you could get with coupons in craft stores. You just got to check frequently.

Did you know that many Happy Planner Stickers packs are available on Amazon?

Prices vary and you can often find stickers packs for half the price, or lower price than you could get with coupons in craft stores. You just got to check frequently.

These self-adhesive tabs are sturdy, repositionable and writable. They're a great solution if you don't want to DIY dividers all the time or if you want to be able to change the tab's position often.

The Ultra Tabs are available in different colors (pastel, metallic, classic) and fun patterns too (polka dots, chevron). 24 tabs come in a pack.

These thin washi tape rolls are 3mm wide and have nice foil accents!

Nice value Pack with 20 sheets and over 1000 stickers.

There are so many different types of post-it flags. You can find similar animal post-it flags at Daiso, but if you don't have any Daiso store near you this set of 8 animal post-it flags is a fun choice!

Big enough to carry your must-have pens and tools with you.

Easily cuts a variety of materials (paper, cardstock, vinyl, Heat Transfer Vinyl, Vellum...) up to 8 inches wide and 10 feet long.

The main difference between Portrait and Cameo Silhouette machines is the surface area: mats for the Cameo machines are wider (12" versus 8" for the Portrait). If you're only going to use your machine for planner stickers (8,5x11") the Silhouette Portrait is enough. But if you plan on cutting bigger projects, Cameo might be a better choice.

Easily cuts a variety of materials (paper, cardstock, vinyl, Heat Transfer Vinyl, Vellum...) up to 12 inches wide and 10 feet long.

I own this machine and love it!

This pack includes 100 sheets (8,5x11") of sticker paper. it's compatible with inkjet and laser printers.

Online Labels is one of the best brands of sticker paper.

If you're planning on printing and making your own planner inserts (or if you just want to have nice paper on hand) I definitely recommend this paper. It's smooth, bright (100) and thick (32lb). 500 sheets come in a ream.

If you're looking for a good photo paper to add photos in your planner I recommend this one. You can also print die-cut and other paper embellishments on this paper.

This 3-tier organizer cart is great to store your most-used planner or craft supplies all in one spot. This cart comes in several cute color options.

You can also find similar carts at Ikea and Michaels.

The 30 compartments are adjustable so this storage box can really fit many washi tape rolls and other bits and pieces!

You can use this portable storage caddy to keep all your craft supplies in one limited spot. It has 8 outer pockets and a T separator to make it easier to keep your stuff organized.

To have an organized AND pretty desk.

If you want a pretty storage case to store your paper clips, charms, and other little bits and pieces these flower-shaped case should do the trick.