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    Home » Holidays » Christmas

    Free Printable Christmas Planner Pages for Handmade Gifts

    Updated: Nov 2, 2022 by Melissa Mortenson · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 12 Comments

    If you love to make handmade gifts for the Holidays but find yourself at times overwhelmed with all that you have to do, you’re not alone. We can all use a little bit of extra help during the Holidays, and today I thought I’d do my part to help you all out a bit!   

    I’ve designed some Free Christmas Planner printables specifically for handmade gifts! I’ve also included a free printable Christmas Gift checklist for you! 

    planner pages on white table with christmas decor

    Every year I attempt to pull off an Organized Christmas. Each year I get a little bit closer to that goal; one day, I’ll get there LOL! I first shared this post last year, and you guys loved it so much that I thought I should share it again!

    This year I’ve updated the planner to include a 2022 November & December calendar printable.

    Table of Contents
    • Free Christmas Project Planner Printables
    • Two Christmas Planner Versions are Available!
    • Option One: Free Version
    • Option Two: Complete Christmas Planner
    • My Holiday Productivity Process
    • How to use the Free Printable Christmas Planner Sheets
    • Christmas Planner Sewing Pattern
    • Included in the Free Holiday Project Planner
    • How To Get the Free Printable

    Due to my job as a blogger and a fabric designer, I often need to complete many projects in a short amount of time. Over the years, I’ve developed a few routines that have helped me finish things on a deadline. (They aren’t perfect, I still find myself scrambling occasionally, but mostly they help a TON). 

    I get asked a lot about how I juggle it all, and I’ll just say that juggling is a great word; I think I’ve become accustomed to multi-tasking over the years. 

    I don’t worry about balance, just juggling. It actually helps me to think of it that way.  Balance just seems like such an impossibility, yet juggling implies action, and to me, it is totally doable.

    Free Christmas Project Planner Printables

    Today I want to share with you these free Handmade Holiday project planner pages. I sat down and thought I’d share with you my process for getting things done.

    Since many of us during the Holidays are faced with completing many projects within a short period of time, I thought that the knowledge I’ve gained from years of prepping for quilt markets and blog posts might come in handy for you!

    Two Christmas Planner Versions are Available!

    There are two versions of our 2022 Christmas Planner available. Pick the one that best suits your needs! Both versions include illustrations from my Santa Claus Lane Fabric Collection!

    Option One: Free Version

    The free version is designed with the Maker in mind. It gives you a master “to make” list and project planning sheets to keep track of your supply purchases, cutting steps and finishing goals. Included in the free version:

    • November & December Calendar
    • To Make List
    • To Buy List
    • Project Worksheet
    • Cutting Guide & Notes Printable

    To get the free version, fill out the form at the bottom of the page.

    Option Two: Complete Christmas Planner

    printed pages from christmas planner on white table with pens

    The Complete Planner includes all of the above and adds:

    • Holiday To-Do List
    • Menu Planner
    • Letter to Santa (3 colorways)
    • Budget Tracker
    • Stocking Stuffer Shopping List
    • Chores List

    Note: If you bought the planner last year, you could just get the freebies from us. The only things that have changed are the cover & calendar pages.

    You can find the complete planner in our shop!

    printed pages from christmas planner on white table with pens

    My Holiday Productivity Process

    1- Make a Master To-Do List

    When I’m faced with completing a lot of projects in a specific amount of time,  I make a master list of all the projects I need to complete, then note the date they need to be completed.

    2- Break Each Project Down into Smaller Steps

    I then break each project down by steps and slowly work through the steps.

    3- Set Date Goals to complete each of the smaller steps

    I set myself a goal to have each step completed. That way if I have to send a quilt off to be quilted or need time for supplies to arrive I’m prepared.

    4- Work in 3 to 4 Hour Time Blocks

    I was told by a Pinterest employee once that they had training at work and were told that people are the most productive in 3-4 hour time blocks. It takes you 1 hour to get into the “rhythm” of what you’re doing then you have 1 hour of high productivity.

    After that, you will get 1-2 more hours of good productive time before you begin to burn out. At that point, TAKE A BREAK, as your work will just get sloppy after that. I implemented that strategy a couple of years ago, and it works!

    I’ve taken my “system” and created some free printable project sheets for you based on the system.  If you need to complete a lot of projects in a short amount of time during the Holidays, I hope these project planner sheets help you out!

    How to use the Free Printable Christmas Planner Sheets

    I like to make my own perfect planners using notebooks. You can see how I do it HERE and HERE.  You could also use a binder or add these printable sheets to an existing project planner.

    I also like to keep my projects organized in clear plastic folders.

    hand holding christmas planner in clear envelope

    (the 2021 Cover, it has been updated for 2022)

    Christmas Planner Sewing Pattern

    If you’re in the mood to make a cute planner, then you should check out this  Christmas Planner tutorial.

    A free sewing tutorial for a Christmas Planner Cover - how to make a DIY Planner for Christmas - cute Christmas planners #Christmas #Planner #Planners #DIYPlanners #ChristmasPlanner #PlannerCover

    If you decide to do this, just print out your planner sheets the same size as your composition notebook pages and staple them into the notebook.

    This planner is great for the Holidays, but if you’re looking for a more comprehensive project planner to use all year, then I recommend the Quilters Planner.

    Included in the Free Holiday Project Planner

    1- A December & November Calendar & Cover

    I’ve included designs from my Santa Claus Lane fabric collection to this year’s planner pages!

    NOTE: This planner has been updated for 2022!

    two pages of planner on wood table

    2- A Project Sheet & Master To-Do List

    You can use this to brainstorm out all of the gifts you want to make and for who. I also added a due date column. I know in our family, we have multiple Christmas parties, and things are always due at different times, all during the month of December.

    3- Planner Project Detail Sheet

    This is pretty much what I use when I plan out a project. I note the dates I need things to be done in order for the project to be done on time. Also, I have included a small sketch; you can also note the cost of your project to help with your holiday budget. You’ll also see that I’ve included a handy checklist to help you keep track of your progress.

    4- Project Supply List & Notes

    I’ve also added to this list a second NOTES page and a MASTER SUPPLY list page.  You can print the ones that you want to use and print as many copies as you need for your specific project.

    4- A Christmas Gift Checklist

    Since I know that we are also busy buying gifts during the holidays, I thought I’d include one more printable sheet for you, a “to buy” list.  Just so you can keep all your gift “to-do’s” together.

    How To Get the Free Printable

    Simply fill out the form below, and we will email you a copy of the planner.

    More Organized Christmas Ideas:

    Free Printable Tags for Handmade Gifts

    Christmas Mason Jar Gift Ideas

    If you’re Looking for Handmade Gift Ideas, Check Out:

    Merry Go Round Pot Holder Pattern

    Reading Pillow Sewing Pattern

    30 of My Favorite Bag Sewing Patterns

    collage image of several planner pages

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    About Author

    Melissa Mortenson

    Melissa Mortenson is a blogger, designer, and content creator. She is the Polka Dot Chair blog founder and has been sharing fresh and creative ideas with readers since 2008. She is the author of “Project Teen, Handmade Gifts your Teen will Actually Love.” Her work and designs have been featured on HuffPost, TODAY, Pioneer Woman, HGTV, BuzzFeed, Better Homes & Gardens, and many other established publications. Her first fabric line, “Derby Style,” debuted in January 2015 through Riley Blake Designs.  Additional fabric collections have followed it in subsequent years. A mom of 3, she considers herself lucky to be living in Kentucky.

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    Comments

    1. Laura says

      November 03, 2019 at 9:40 pm

      I can’t figure out how to print any of the lists or one of the patterns. Help? The

      Reply
      • Melissa Mortenson says

        November 06, 2019 at 5:34 pm

        Just follow the directions under the “how to get the printables” section of this blog post.

        Reply
    2. angi amundson says

      November 22, 2020 at 8:39 pm

      Thank you so much for all your generous beautiful printables! I downloaded the Christmas 20020 project planner and am very excited to use it! It didn’t have the cover or the two monthly pages. Was just wondering if those were in a paid version or if my download didn’t work correctly.

      Reply
      • Melissa Mortenson says

        November 23, 2020 at 8:27 am

        Hi- look for the download with 2020 in the title on the downloads page.

        Reply
    3. Ada says

      November 23, 2020 at 8:24 am

      When I try to print the Christmas Planner, all I can get is the Santa Belt Block.

      Reply
      • Melissa Mortenson says

        November 23, 2020 at 8:27 am

        Refresh your browser and try again.

        Reply
    4. Marsha says

      November 21, 2021 at 8:29 pm

      I don’t know how you do it all. You have so many great ideas.

      Reply
    5. Kathy Yarbrough says

      May 26, 2022 at 10:21 am

      I would love to receive the free project planner pages!

      Reply
    6. O’Connor Sharon says

      November 07, 2022 at 12:20 am

      Sounds perfect to keep me organized for the holidays!

      Reply
    7. Pattie Fietz says

      November 14, 2022 at 9:41 am

      I tend to be like the cowboy who got on his horse and rode off in all directions. I think this would help me to focus and prioritize. Have 9 grand kiddos and 3 greats, so lots of sewing to do.

      Reply
    8. Susi says

      November 23, 2022 at 11:24 am

      OK – we’ll try it your way – try to be organized. What a novel approach. After 70 years of winging it we’ll make a plan. Ho Ho Ho. Thank you! I look forward every week to reading your blog every week it is such a bright spot in my day. Two years of covid. Several hospital visits and a very long recuperative process I may see a tiny light at the end of a very long tunnel. Please keep sharing your infectious (in a great way) spirit!

      Reply
    9. Dj says

      January 02, 2023 at 11:03 am

      I really want next Christmas to be done on time. I was so behind this past year. Hoping this will help.

      Reply

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