Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
My paper bag planners have been part of my life in the same style since May 2023. And honestly… I haven’t felt the need to change a thing. They just work.
I love that a new year is the perfect moment to start a planner like this — not as something strict or perfect, but as something that grows with you. When I look back through these, it’s all there: the ephemera, photos, cards you’ve sent me, the art I was making at the time, the books I was reading, the phases I was in. My life — layered, creative, real — all in one place.
And because they’re made from a simple paper bag wrapped in fabric, they’re not just very huggable, they’re incredibly flexible. They can grow and grow without turning into that dreaded gator mouth — which is very important to me. 😄
So for 2026, I’m not changing a thing. Why would I? When something reflects your life this well, you stick with it. Let’s make one together and setup for January!
Planner dimension (paper bag size): 14 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches/ 36 x 21 cm)
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Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/49dragonflies
Videos mentioned:
Plan With Me Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0uZLUk_bfW7IeVk7IuzPk6xjSU-5skmr&si=tVVeOuifUbTNv0L8
Got A Paper Bag? Make A Junk Journal!: youtu.be/wOlEmi7rnvM?si=jijDcBT9mSN9_dsz
My Dephemerember Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0uZLUk_bfW7iOhawcl4VNM3vSVjZ7D_m
Luise's Dephemerember Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjlM9Q5JPZyVHEOEp0Hs3PuOdHCIQgKXh
I Dyed Papers with THIS. You Won't Believe the Results!: youtu.be/H2-Yz0WrDWw?si=AELV5uij95Hsx12O
Other links mentioned:
My Dephemerember Info page: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/dephemerember
Luise Heinzl's Dephemerember info page: https://www.luiseheinzl.at/dephemerember2025/
Fabric Store: quilting4you.de
Where Wishes Take Flight Backgrounds A4: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/where-wishes-take-flight-backgrounds-a4size
Where Wishes Take Flight Backgrounds US Letter: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/where-wishes-take-flight-backgrounds-us-letter-size
Where Wishes Take Flight Ephemera A4: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/where-wishes-take-flight-ephemera-a4-size
Where Wishes Take Flight Ephemera US Letter: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/where-wishes-take-flight-ephemera-us-letter-size
Where Wishes Take Flight Planner Pages A4: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/where-wishes-take-flight-no-date-planner-pages-a4-size
Where Wishes Take Flight Planner Pages US Letter: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/where-wishes-take-flight-no-date-planner-pages-us-letter-size
FREE Book Tracker ko-fi.com/s/e0a5b8aaf0
FREE Fitness Tracker Template: ko-fi.com/s/c76ae99873
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Other journal supplies I use (Links with * are affiliate links. More info below.):
*Art Glitter Glue with fine metal tip: amzn.to/2YKVmdx
*Envelope Punch Board by We R Memory Keepers: amzn.to/38wStRf
*3 in 1 Glue 4 oz. bottle: amzn.to/2S9dr1V
*Uppercase clickable alphabet stamps: amzn.to/2KcWr8y
*Crop-A-Dile Eyelet and Snap Punch: amzn.to/2VLIu7N
*Sizzix Big Shot Foldaway Die-cut Machine: amzn.to/2LyJb03
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find me here:
Shop: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/
instagram.com/49dragonflies
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.at/49dragonflies/pins/
email: 49dragonflies@gmail.com
music from Epidemic Sound: The First Fall of Snow by Johannes Bornlöf
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* Disclaimer: As an Amazon and Simon Says Stamps Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links on some of my videos are "affiliate links", meaning that if you purchase using those links, I receive a small commission. There is no added cost to you when you use those links.
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Other videos you might enjoy:
A Year of Planning in my Junk Journal Planners/Q&A Session: youtu.be/GKVTs6vi0TI?si=VIcb0DnzkrJ107gB
15 Junk Journal Terms Finally Explained!: youtu.be/e-RiLO-g-gM?si=5OFK0c4-hXDiRu9c
The Story Behind 49dragonflies: youtu.be/KSw711Vn6jk?si=D4Nzicz00tlFrsJO
How to Become a Full-Time YouTuber: youtu.be/6gXAZhQqqn8
How I Film & Edit My Crafting Videos: youtu.be/hgm5fHdkgcw
Easy Coffee Dying and More: youtu.be/wl5PQbxlbEg
DYI Ephemera Storage Book/Updated Version/Tutorial: youtu.be/p0MP2yprw1g?si=68eBbA1rk_Y7eQet
My Craft Space: youtu.be/GOO9G5nV2Pw
#49dragonflies #junkjournal #junkjournalideas #junkjournaltutorial #journalwithme #journalideas #journalingideas #junkjournaling
My paper bag planners have been part of my life in the same style since May 2023. And honestly… I haven’t felt the need to change a thing. They just work.
I love that a new year is the perfect moment to start a planner like this — not as something strict or perfect, but as something that grows with you. When I look back through these, it’s all there: the ephemera, photos, cards you’ve sent me, the art I was making at the time, the books I was reading, the phases I was in. My life — layered, creative, real — all in one place.
And because they’re made from a simple paper bag wrapped in fabric, they’re not just very huggable, they’re incredibly flexible. They can grow and grow without turning into that dreaded gator mouth — which is very important to me. 😄
So for 2026, I’m not changing a thing. Why would I? When something reflects your life this well, you stick with it. Let’s make one together and setup for January!
Planner dimension (paper bag size): 14 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches/ 36 x 21 cm)
Looking for a way to support me in making more videos?
Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/49dragonflies
Videos mentioned:
Plan With Me Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0uZLUk_bfW7IeVk7IuzPk6xjSU-5skmr&si=tVVeOuifUbTNv0L8
Got A Paper Bag? Make A Junk Journal!: youtu.be/wOlEmi7rnvM?si=jijDcBT9mSN9_dsz
My Dephemerember Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0uZLUk_bfW7iOhawcl4VNM3vSVjZ7D_m
Luise's Dephemerember Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjlM9Q5JPZyVHEOEp0Hs3PuOdHCIQgKXh
I Dyed Papers with THIS. You Won't Believe the Results!: youtu.be/H2-Yz0WrDWw?si=AELV5uij95Hsx12O
Other links mentioned:
My Dephemerember Info page: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/dephemerember
Luise Heinzl's Dephemerember info page: https://www.luiseheinzl.at/dephemerember2025/
Fabric Store: quilting4you.de
Where Wishes Take Flight Backgrounds A4: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/where-wishes-take-flight-backgrounds-a4size
Where Wishes Take Flight Backgrounds US Letter: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/where-wishes-take-flight-backgrounds-us-letter-size
Where Wishes Take Flight Ephemera A4: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/where-wishes-take-flight-ephemera-a4-size
Where Wishes Take Flight Ephemera US Letter: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/where-wishes-take-flight-ephemera-us-letter-size
Where Wishes Take Flight Planner Pages A4: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/where-wishes-take-flight-no-date-planner-pages-a4-size
Where Wishes Take Flight Planner Pages US Letter: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/product-page/where-wishes-take-flight-no-date-planner-pages-us-letter-size
FREE Book Tracker ko-fi.com/s/e0a5b8aaf0
FREE Fitness Tracker Template: ko-fi.com/s/c76ae99873
___________________________________________________________________
Other journal supplies I use (Links with * are affiliate links. More info below.):
*Art Glitter Glue with fine metal tip: amzn.to/2YKVmdx
*Envelope Punch Board by We R Memory Keepers: amzn.to/38wStRf
*3 in 1 Glue 4 oz. bottle: amzn.to/2S9dr1V
*Uppercase clickable alphabet stamps: amzn.to/2KcWr8y
*Crop-A-Dile Eyelet and Snap Punch: amzn.to/2VLIu7N
*Sizzix Big Shot Foldaway Die-cut Machine: amzn.to/2LyJb03
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find me here:
Shop: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/
instagram.com/49dragonflies
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.at/49dragonflies/pins/
email: 49dragonflies@gmail.com
music from Epidemic Sound: The First Fall of Snow by Johannes Bornlöf
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* Disclaimer: As an Amazon and Simon Says Stamps Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links on some of my videos are "affiliate links", meaning that if you purchase using those links, I receive a small commission. There is no added cost to you when you use those links.
_____________________________________________________________________
Other videos you might enjoy:
A Year of Planning in my Junk Journal Planners/Q&A Session: youtu.be/GKVTs6vi0TI?si=VIcb0DnzkrJ107gB
15 Junk Journal Terms Finally Explained!: youtu.be/e-RiLO-g-gM?si=5OFK0c4-hXDiRu9c
The Story Behind 49dragonflies: youtu.be/KSw711Vn6jk?si=D4Nzicz00tlFrsJO
How to Become a Full-Time YouTuber: youtu.be/6gXAZhQqqn8
How I Film & Edit My Crafting Videos: youtu.be/hgm5fHdkgcw
Easy Coffee Dying and More: youtu.be/wl5PQbxlbEg
DYI Ephemera Storage Book/Updated Version/Tutorial: youtu.be/p0MP2yprw1g?si=68eBbA1rk_Y7eQet
My Craft Space: youtu.be/GOO9G5nV2Pw
#49dragonflies #junkjournal #junkjournalideas #junkjournaltutorial #journalwithme #journalideas #journalingideas #junkjournaling
