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So no matter what disc bound system you’re using – whether it be the Arc notebook, the Levenger Circa, or the Happy Planner – this homemade strategy can come to the rescue if you’re dealing with an item you want in your planner, but don’t have the punch to handle the job.
Has anyone tried a hole punch that is cheaper and still works for the HP? I'm curious whether anyone has tried any alternative mushroom punches because I only have the official one (it's fine, I don't love how little it punches). But I do have opinions on buying inserts versus printing your own.
Read on to learn the steps for how to punch holes in Happy Planner pages when you don’t have an Arc Punch. What you need: -Hole punch (I got mine at the dollar store, it’s similar to this one.) -Scissors. -Pen. -Binder Clip (optional) -Page from your Happy Planner to use as a template.
Planners Like Happy Planner 1. Erin Condren. Erin Condren is the closest choice for planners like the Happy Planner. Erin Condren offers a wide variety of planners and binding options, including coiled planners, bookbound planners and inserts for an A5 or their custom LifePlanner binder.
I explain the features of the hole punch and why it could make a good happy planner punch alternative. It’s especially useful if you enjoy disc planning but want to try out different sizes. For example, I like making A4 discbound planners and this punch is just perfect for that.
The stems before the half mushroom are longer in the Happy Planner than the ARC. You can use the 2 together, but the edges of the pages where the holes have been punched will be more prone to scuffs if you remove and rearrange pages often.
I found a disc punch at Goodwill for like $3 once. Staples and Office Depot also have the disc punches for cheaper than the official Happy Planner punch. Just in case you wanted a dedicated punch!
You can use the ARC punch with the Happy Planner but it won’t quite line up perfectly. The stems before the half mushroom are longer in the Happy Planner than the ARC. You can use the 2 together, but the edges of the pages where the holes have been punched will be more prone to scuffs if you remove and rearrange pages often.
Is There An ARC Hole Punch Alternative? YES! You don't have to use just the ARC. Levenger and MAMBI (Me and My Big Ideas) both make punches that work on disc bound planner systems. Are the Levenger Circa, MAMBI Happy Planner and Staples ARC punches interchangeable? YES!
Punch your own paper and add it to your planner using the Create 365 Happy Planner Paper Punch. It is designed to fit perfectly in The Happy Planners. Personal customization is what makes this paper punch so unique.