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How to Make a DIY Magnetic Planner for Your Fridge (Step-by-Step Tutorial)

A DIY magnetic planner with tear-off pages, made to stick on a fridge door
A DIY magnetic planner with tear-off pages, made to stick on a fridge door

Design a Personal Wide weekly layout in Planify Pro, print the cover on transparent sticker paper, add a dry-erase laminate, and back it with a magnetic sheet.

Transform your daily planning with a personalized magnetic planner! This DIY project is both fun and practical, allowing you to effortlessly keep track of your schedule and to-dos. With Planify Pro, you can design a planner that perfectly suits your needs and style. Choose from a variety of layouts, add colorful backgrounds, and even include your favorite photos.

Once you’ve created your perfect planner, simply print it out and attach it to any magnetic surface. It’s the perfect way to stay organized at home, at work, or on the go. Plus, it’s a great way to add a touch of personality to your space.

Whether you’re a busy professional, a student, or a stay-at-home parent, a magnetic planner can help you stay on top of your responsibilities. With its flexibility and convenience, it’s the perfect tool for anyone who wants to be more organized and productive.

What you’ll need to prepare before crafting your magnetic planner:

Paper to print out the Notes PagesDry-Erase Laminate or Transparent Sticker Paper for Laser PrintingAdhesive-backed magnetic sheets
Magnetic Sheets

Design Magnetic Planner

Starting a new planner in Planify Pro at the beginning of the design steps

Choosing the Personal Wide planner size for the fridge planner

Turning on Edit Layout mode in the Planify Pro editor

Adding an extra row on the left of the layout for notes

Adding a column on the right of the layout for the checklist

Setting the page margins to 0.5 cm, with 1 cm at the top

The planner page shown after the adjusted margins are applied

Adding the Dated Weekly Planner widget down the left side

Adding the Checklist widget to the right of the weekly planner

Adding the Notes widget in the space below the checklist

Adjusting font, font size and line spacing for the widgets

Setting the planner colour scheme from the colour palettes

The finished weekly layout with planner, checklist and notes widgets in place

Saving the design and choosing Export all pages

Export settings: A4 paper, rearranged pages and 100 percent scale

Batch generating the planner PDF ready for printing

Steps for customizing the planner with Planify Pro:

  • Create New Planner: Open Planify Pro, click on “Create New Planner”, and select the “Personal Wide” size.

  • Edit Layout: Turn on “Edit Layout” mode. Add an extra row on the left side for notes. Add a column on the right for a checklist. Adjust margins to 0.5 cm on all sides, except the top margin, which should be 1 cm for hole punching. Add the “Dated Weekly Planner” widget to the left, spanning 7 rows. Add a “Checklist” widget to the right, spanning 5 rows. Add a “Notes” widget below the checklist, spanning 2 rows.

  • Style the Widgets: Adjust the font, font size, and line spacing for each widget to your preference. Set the color scheme using the color palettes or custom colors.

How to export and printing:

  • Save and Export: Save your design, go to the “Export” menu, and select “Export all pages.”

  • Choose Settings: Set paper size to “A4” or “US Letter.” Check the “Rearrange pages” option. Select “Print double-sided” if your printer supports it. Set the scale to “Actual size” or “100%.”

  • Generate PDF: Click on “Batch generate PDF” and download the file.

  • Print: Print the PDF on regular paper for the inserts. For the cover, use transparent sticker paper and print at 100% scale with high quality.

Making Magnetic Planner

Cutting the printed planner inserts down to size

Cutting the cover slightly larger than the inserts

The trimmed inserts and cover laid out before laminating

Laying the dry-erase laminate sheet over the printed cover

Smoothing the laminate down across the face of the cover

Trimming the excess laminate from around the edges of the cover

Cutting the magnetic sheet to the same size as the cover

Attaching the magnetic sheet to the back of the laminated cover

*Click to see full images

Making the magnetic planner steps:

  • Cut Inserts and Cover: Cut the printed inserts to size. Cut the cover slightly larger than the inserts.

  • Laminate: Laminate the cover with a dry-erase laminate sheet, ensuring it’s slightly larger than the cover itself. Trim any excess laminate.

  • Attach Magnetic Sheet: Cut a magnetic sheet to the same size as the cover and attach it to the back of the laminated cover.

  • Enjoy! Your magnetic planner is ready to use on your fridge or any magnetic surface!

What you need to get started

Chipboard book board, a stiff backing board used in DIY planner builds
Chipboard / Book Board
Guillotine paper cutter for trimming printed inserts to size
Guillotine Paper Cutter
Cinch machine that punches holes and closes binding wires
Cinch Binding Machine
Twin-loop binding wires for closing a punched planner spine
Binding Wires
Adhesive sticker paper for printing planner covers and labels
Sticker Paper
Heavier cardstock for printing sturdy planner covers
Cardstock Paper

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