Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
If you’re new here, this is my planner system — a fabric-covered paper bag planner that I’ve been using consistently for years now. It’s a proven system for me because it’s flexible, forgiving, and grows with my life instead of fighting it.
What I want to show today is how this system works in real life.
My December signature, is still pretty unfinished. December was full — life, work, Dephemerember — and while the planning happened, the documenting didn’t.
And that’s exactly what this planner allows for.
Some months are lived forward. Others are filled in later, when there’s more space and more calm.
So today I’m coming back to December — adding ephemera, catching up on trackers, documenting life — not to make it perfect, but to close the month in a way that feels right.
Looking for a way to support me in making more videos?
Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/49dragonflies
Sign up for my newsletter here: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/newsletter
(Get notification for sales and other special events!)
Videos mentioned:
Plan With Me Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0uZLUk_bfW7IeVk7IuzPk6xjSU-5skmr&si=tVVeOuifUbTNv0L8
My Life in One Planner/New Paper Bag Planner & Setup: youtu.be/lfhDtLr0txw
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
Other links mentioned:
My Shop: Shop: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/
Dephemerember Info Page: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/dephemerember
German store for designer fabrics: quilting4you.de
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
*12 Digit Rubber Rolling Alphabet Stamp: amzn.to/2VESiRN
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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
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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
If you’re new here, this is my planner system — a fabric-covered paper bag planner that I’ve been using consistently for years now. It’s a proven system for me because it’s flexible, forgiving, and grows with my life instead of fighting it.
What I want to show today is how this system works in real life.
My December signature, is still pretty unfinished. December was full — life, work, Dephemerember — and while the planning happened, the documenting didn’t.
And that’s exactly what this planner allows for.
Some months are lived forward. Others are filled in later, when there’s more space and more calm.
So today I’m coming back to December — adding ephemera, catching up on trackers, documenting life — not to make it perfect, but to close the month in a way that feels right.
Looking for a way to support me in making more videos?
Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/49dragonflies
Sign up for my newsletter here: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/newsletter
(Get notification for sales and other special events!)
Videos mentioned:
Plan With Me Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0uZLUk_bfW7IeVk7IuzPk6xjSU-5skmr&si=tVVeOuifUbTNv0L8
My Life in One Planner/New Paper Bag Planner & Setup: youtu.be/lfhDtLr0txw
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
Other links mentioned:
My Shop: Shop: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/
Dephemerember Info Page: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/dephemerember
German store for designer fabrics: quilting4you.de
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
*12 Digit Rubber Rolling Alphabet Stamp: amzn.to/2VESiRN
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
find me here:
Shop: https://www.49dragonflies.shop/
instagram.com/49dragonflies
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.at/49dragonflies/pins/
email: 49dragonflies@gmail.com
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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
