Bullet Journal Hack: The Dutch Door

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  • Опубліковано 7 вер 2024

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  • @Carmen-bu3gx
    @Carmen-bu3gx 8 років тому +2

    This idea actually just made bullet journaling doable for me. Awesome thank you!

  • @lozane9084
    @lozane9084 8 років тому +6

    I was like: "a Dutch door? That sounds fun, I'm from the Netherlands!"
    This is really awesome though! I will certainly use it in my own Bullet Journal! Thanks for sharing ♥

  • @tarynelliott9046
    @tarynelliott9046 8 років тому +6

    I'm an author--this is glorious for a character breakdown! So many ideas. THANK YOU!

  • @cassandra007
    @cassandra007 8 років тому +7

    One of the best dutch door explanations and implementations I have seen. I just started experimenting with bullet journals a couple of months ago, and started in really inexpensive Michaels journals, which are much too small for long term (they are going to hold notes of specific professional readings and conferences instead.) The small books were a great place to start, because they were from the dollar bin. I started a vertical dutch door when I found that I was migrating too many tasks from my dailies during the busy wind down to the school year. (Yes, I teach, and love your channel that much more as a result!) I made a week on two pages with a dutch door on the page between for the general tasks for the week. This was more efficient, since I didn't have to migrate as much, which always feels like a bit of a failure and definitely takes time on a busy day. I love the idea of using it for your teacher planner! I look forward to seeing how that works out. I am a much older teacher, and am grateful for your enthusiasm, which is a source of inspiration. Your students are lucky to have you!

    • @alexandraplans18
      @alexandraplans18  8 років тому +1

      Thank you so very much for your kind words! I love that I'm able to inspire and share my ideas with others. Thanks for watching!

  • @Legendofmudkip
    @Legendofmudkip 8 років тому +13

    I really love the horizontal dutch door. It will come in handy when my fall semester starts up, since the dailies are more spacious. And also, ripping pages might be a nice stress reliever :P

    • @whitetigess
      @whitetigess 8 років тому +1

      ripping things up is always therapeutic. Always wondered why that is. making mosaics from breaking glass and ceramic like tiles is also very good for stress relief.

    • @creedencecr3706
      @creedencecr3706 7 років тому +1

      you can let out aggression by ripping things apart/destroying them...and making mosaics, knitting, etc are kinda meditative ;)

  • @andreagreen571
    @andreagreen571 8 років тому +1

    I loved this video! You are always doing something new and different. I do not use a bullet journal but watching your videos makes me want to give it a try! Thanks for sharing.

  • @MsLynneJ21
    @MsLynneJ21 8 років тому

    The Dutch door is a fantastic idea. I think I prefer the vertical version because it doesn't waste paper. Thank you for sharing and I'm glad to be a subscriber

  • @nigelhill74
    @nigelhill74 8 років тому +6

    Dutch-door is a pretty cool idea. I might try it. I also saw in another video a similar idea where instead of cutting pages down there was an extra flap that folded out wider than the normal page so that it could be in view while working on other page spreads.

  • @divinemissw
    @divinemissw 8 років тому

    Brilliant, absolutely love both the vertical and the horizontal versions. You are very creative. I would never have come up with this method. This solves several problems that I have with constantly flipping back and forth to see things. Thank You!

  • @ilandgrl
    @ilandgrl 8 років тому

    I'm going to try the vertical dutch door this week and I think it's going to work a lot better for me then my usual weekly spreads - not because I don't want to rip pages out but because it's so quick to get set up! That's what I need right now, quick and easy. Thank you!!

  • @shelleyslife365
    @shelleyslife365 6 років тому

    That is amazing!!! I am very, very new to bullet journaling and am learning so very much from your UA-cam channel, I love it. I am an TEFL teacher and I think that this dutch door is exactly what I will do in my journal. Thank you so much for the show and tell... it was wonderful.

  • @ThePenPixie
    @ThePenPixie 8 років тому

    What a great idea and video! Tfs! I miss my DIY planner but am determined to have only one book for home and teaching. This is brilliant. Seriously got my wheels turning...Thanks again!

  • @Toffnm
    @Toffnm 8 років тому +25

    I'll be honest. This is an amazing idea. But RIPPING into my beloved notebook is a huge NOPE for me, I'm sure I'll mess it up and then I'll be sad. Glad it works for others, though. (And that nail appointment was definitely worth it, those nails are beautiful!)

    • @alexandraplans18
      @alexandraplans18  8 років тому +1

      I totally get not wanting to rip out the pages.. it was nerve racking when I had done it but proved to be worth it for me. Thanks! Always have to find time to get those nails done! :)

    • @journalwithme5675
      @journalwithme5675 8 років тому +2

      You tried to do it on an old book first? I try to find out if I can do it on sometime old before I say no

    • @Toffnm
      @Toffnm 8 років тому

      Journal With Me I already have a system that works for me.

    • @journalwithme5675
      @journalwithme5675 8 років тому

      How does a Dutch work I have no idea

    • @nnoidjardin8103
      @nnoidjardin8103 7 років тому +2

      Actually you can put a iron ruler behind the paper you want to cut. Use the ruler as your base to cut the paper with a cutter (so when you cut it, the paper below it won't be cut as well), and use the opposite side of the paper you want to cut to place your hand on and as your steady base to cut off the paper. This way, you don't have to rip the paper that may mess up the binding. The result won't be as neat as ripping it off, but I guess it's worth to try.

  • @MrGarden8
    @MrGarden8 8 років тому +1

    I like the idea of using this for teacher planners

  • @dahnbeekim5203
    @dahnbeekim5203 8 років тому

    Just wanted to let you know I plan on using the horizontal way for the upcoming school year and because of that i've already started to set it up and i'm loving it!

  • @sbyrnemiss
    @sbyrnemiss 8 років тому +2

    This is a brilliant hack!! and thank you for mentioning using it for your teacher bujo! I get so flustered trying to keep track of school stuff that I probably wouldn't have even thought of that!!! 🙈🙈🙈 please please please do a full series of hacks ...if they're anything like this it's gonna be so cool!!!

  • @Feuing
    @Feuing 5 років тому

    I've used Dutch Door to Habit Tracker and I like it. I see HT all days of month and each day and tick the habit that I did in the day.

  • @suzanneraif3986
    @suzanneraif3986 7 років тому

    Brilliant! I absolutely love the idea of this dutch door spread. Reinforcing with washi tape is a great idea, too!
    I think I'll design the top portion on my computer, print it out and glue it down. 1. I am lazy. 2. It will reinforce the cutaway portion. 3. It won't add bulk since 3 pages have been removed.
    Thank you for this wonderful video!

  • @classychloe1840
    @classychloe1840 8 років тому

    I'm really excited to try both ways. I just started my bullet journal in July and I love it already! Thanks for sharing!

  • @blufaerie
    @blufaerie 8 років тому +4

    This is so cool. I'm gonna try both the vertical and horizontal to see which works for me. TFS!

  • @lizludchak580
    @lizludchak580 7 років тому

    I use the vertical dutch door and love it. Will try your regular dutch door technique. I can see using this for the summer, as I know there will be more to add while the kids are on their summer break. I am thinking "mini memories" books for the week embedded into the bujo.

  • @annafilou
    @annafilou 8 років тому

    I was wondering whether I should make a bullet journal or not but this settles it. Absolutely GENIUS and may I add that you made yours look so cute ^^

  • @DesireeTV
    @DesireeTV 8 років тому +2

    I love this and I plan on using it my bujo too. Thanks for sharing your tips!!!

  • @christinecortese9973
    @christinecortese9973 8 років тому

    Starting a new book for September and will be using this from here on out. Thanks so much.

  • @faithfelice8792
    @faithfelice8792 6 років тому

    Alexandra, enjoy your vacation!!!!

  • @BeerBabes001
    @BeerBabes001 7 років тому

    Love this idea and your artwork is lovely!

  • @lenabeingfearless
    @lenabeingfearless 8 років тому +1

    Such a great idea. I purchased an A5 travelers notebook and want to use it for work but was having a hard time determining the right system. This will definitely work! Thanks so much!

  • @sandratulloss7587
    @sandratulloss7587 8 років тому +1

    I'm new to bullet journaling, after using a Filofax for years. I had heard of this concept, but had never really seen it in use. This is brilliant. I must find a way to work it into my system. I love being able to visualize the week, but having enough room for daily details. Thank You!

  • @artfulyama1158
    @artfulyama1158 8 років тому

    Great video. That's a lot of work to do, but it seems really efficient and worth it (and fun). Thanks!

  • @scrapnstitchtawnya5423
    @scrapnstitchtawnya5423 8 років тому

    Have not used it but I'm about to try it!!! Thank you!

  • @kitamusharp
    @kitamusharp 8 років тому

    I can't wait to see your teacher / lesson plan version because that is something I REALLY need...SOON ;-)

  • @Wassarra
    @Wassarra 8 років тому

    Thank you for the video :) I've seen people talking about it on Facebook but I had no clue it was all about. It looks like a really great idea. I will probably try it at least once in the future.

  • @wolerna325
    @wolerna325 4 роки тому

    Has anyone ever told you that you sound like Winona Ryder? It’s uncanny.
    I love this idea, I’m definitely going to do this. I’m prepping my 2020 bullet journal and trying this out. I like seeing everything at once so having the week above all the days is excellent

  • @yolanda.vasquez
    @yolanda.vasquez 8 років тому

    enjoy your vacay!!

  • @SarahSayerBB
    @SarahSayerBB 8 років тому +1

    This is such an ingenious idea! Thanks for sharing! I think I'll have to give the vertical door a try and see how I like it. The horizontal door is really intriguing. 👀

  • @domino44a
    @domino44a 8 років тому

    I love this !! Thanks for sharing your tips!!!

  • @rosereedplans2521
    @rosereedplans2521 8 років тому

    I love this idea. I'm going to try it

  • @karenmcnamara4585
    @karenmcnamara4585 6 років тому

    I have used the dutch door idea and since the top gets thin as the bottom gets thicker, I did switch up each week, one week up and the next week down. I like the idea of the vertical layout.

  • @sahaara7946
    @sahaara7946 8 років тому

    I definitely have to try this! Your Bulletjournal is so pretty and colorful! I'm fine with putting stickers in mine but I don't like my doodles or drawings enough to really make it colorful and artsy but I love to see other peoples BJs!

  • @paulaloew3889
    @paulaloew3889 6 років тому

    Í will definitely try it! great idea! thank you for sharing it!

  • @Medusaquetzalcoatl
    @Medusaquetzalcoatl 7 років тому

    Doin' ir rigth now! Thank you for sharing!

  • @abbielynnjuett4031
    @abbielynnjuett4031 6 років тому

    i will be trying both types of dutch doors as you have shown here. the vertical i want to use to make meal plans to follow through on my desire to eat 6 meals a day in 8 ounce increments. i am not doing well with it due to lack of serious planning. thank you for a new way to implement the plan and to hopefully be successful.

  • @jessspagett8488
    @jessspagett8488 7 років тому +1

    This is such a great idea. I heard of this idea recently but didn't really take much notice until I saw your video. I would love to try this idea out eventually. But at this stage I'm not using a daily layout often enough to use this idea. It is definetly something to give ago in the future though.

  • @janinechansons
    @janinechansons 7 років тому

    As always, beautiful! Have you ever filmed your teacher bullet journal with dutch doors? I would love to see it.

  • @gaminggecko6229
    @gaminggecko6229 8 років тому

    I'm gonna try this out as a home school lesson planner. Thanks for the great idea!!!!

  • @darleneshipe7120
    @darleneshipe7120 5 років тому

    I enjoyed learning about this from your video. Thank you :)

  • @natabulous6429
    @natabulous6429 8 років тому

    this is beautiful!

  • @micheleleblanc3364
    @micheleleblanc3364 7 років тому

    Thank you so much for sharing your journals!! I've watched SO MANY different videos on BuJo, and yours is, by far, my favorite. I'll definitely be trying your tips and tricks.

  • @erikapendleton6891
    @erikapendleton6891 7 років тому

    I love this idea! Definitely going to incorporate this into my BuJo!

  • @amandahepting4040
    @amandahepting4040 7 років тому

    I think the dutch journal is great! This vodeo led me to donit. Ive been doing it for 5 or 6 weeks now. It was first in my coiled book, and just moved into my LT1917 and wasnt that hard to rio out the pages, which was my fear of how difficult.
    Inside my dutch door i keep dailys to record anyrhing from devotions.

  • @mariadamore1963
    @mariadamore1963 8 років тому

    Awesome idea! I def think I'll be trying the vertical one! I prob will never try the horizontal because it takes longer. Lol.

  • @learningtobeme5195
    @learningtobeme5195 6 років тому

    I would probably prefer to make a flap rather than cut my pages. With the flap you just washi it to one page, side of the one page, top of one page, even the bottom of a page. You can make your monthly spread or weekly spread as a flap... Added bonus, as you progress through the week/month, you can progress the flap to where you are like a bookmark and a clip combined. Leave it taped to that first page, but place the flap into your current "spot". Thanks for the idea! I am totally a visual person, out of sight, completely forgotten. 🤣 This idea solves my dilemma of wanting a month book and a week book in Travelers style planning. Thanks you so much!

  • @erinjordan9334
    @erinjordan9334 8 років тому

    I love this! I'm using it! Thanks so much for the inspiration.

  • @Ehhhaway
    @Ehhhaway 7 років тому

    This is amazing!!

  • @KhrystaPlays
    @KhrystaPlays 8 років тому +1

    This is going to be an awesome feature in my Teacher Bullet Journal. I am super excited to be using the concept of a bullet journal in my Teacher life. Its my first year. I figure that a Bullet Journal will help me stay organized. I'll have a separate one for UA-cam, and another for Personal, I think. Three hats, three journals? Right? Hehe.

  • @533134
    @533134 7 років тому +4

    I have not used a dutch door, but I'm thinking about it for next year for bills.

  • @Alex-vp6yw
    @Alex-vp6yw 8 років тому +1

    Hello! Your bullet journal looks amazing and your tips were really cool. Just a quick note, I saw you are interested in whole foods, therefore I would suggest that you watch the documentary Forks Over Knives on the matter. I will be studying to become a nutritionist starting this October, and this documentary has been a great inspiration for me. Best wishes!

  • @lindabeasleybrewer1777
    @lindabeasleybrewer1777 8 років тому

    Very clever.

  • @AppleKittenTV
    @AppleKittenTV 8 років тому

    I love this idea! I'm not sure how I can apply it to my personal bujo setup but thank you for sharing this hack. :)

  • @BlueDragon2196
    @BlueDragon2196 8 років тому

    That vertical dutch door looks like something I could get into! I don't think I could ever rip my bullet journal, haha. But I do like the function and the look of the vertical one! Thanks for the awesome explanation! :D (this is haleyjournals on IG haha)

  • @maybutterfly7356
    @maybutterfly7356 8 років тому

    Love it, thank you for sharing!

  • @carolshepherd1063
    @carolshepherd1063 8 років тому +1

    I use Dutch door for my habit tracker, it is vertical an I use a different sheet of paper about half the size o a whole page and tape it on the right page and it flows out.

  • @whitetigess
    @whitetigess 8 років тому

    this totally rocks. thats for sharing this. it woud so give so much more interest and use ability.
    this is wonderful. great ideas. ive never checked out your channel before. do u have more hack vids relating to bulleting? im so checkin out more vids.

  • @tehgingerfluff
    @tehgingerfluff 6 років тому

    I really like this idea for things like packing! Though I couldn't rip into my journal (perfectionist), I have some kraft paper sitting around that could work

  • @Paperlove_DIY
    @Paperlove_DIY 8 років тому

    Super explained
    I had also entered a hack, of course, in German.
    There are soooo few German videos to
    lg

  • @Moostery
    @Moostery 5 років тому

    As an engineer I think this could be fairly useful to have as a reference sheet. If I have a project I know is going to span multiple pages I can keep a reference at the top so I don't have to flip pages to find key information or formulas or what have you.

  • @merrymeet
    @merrymeet 8 років тому +1

    That's such a cool concept! I'll have to give it a go ^_^

  • @KateTheSleepyTeacher
    @KateTheSleepyTeacher 7 років тому

    Loving your content #newsubscriber. I played around with a bullet journal and other planners last year, but this year I'm all over the bullet :). I'm going to be making planning vids too ;)

  • @MichelleOwingsChristian
    @MichelleOwingsChristian 7 років тому

    I have only been doing bullet journal since April 2016. I just heard about the Dutch Door concept a few days ago. I may play with it in December. (I'm doing NaNoWriMo this month, so don't want to start anything new.)

  • @xGroteskx
    @xGroteskx 8 років тому +1

    i had no idea that was named. lol. i used that for studying way back when and gaming notes because i write everything i need to know down. xD So dutch door it is i suppose. sounds odd tbh. but yeah been using the vertical for years off and on. its definitely handy!

  • @MaddyRebecca
    @MaddyRebecca 8 років тому

    Love this idea, but I just find it so funny how people are scared of 'taking the big jump' when really its just paper at the end of the day hahah. Anyways thanks for the great content as always (:

  • @JavaFirst
    @JavaFirst 8 років тому

    I like the vertical dutch door. I've tried it before not knowing it was actually called "dutch door". Meal planning and daily set in stone (appointments etc) and notes would serve me well but I do something else for grocery list. I'd like to know what everyone who does this style of planning puts on their "dutch door".

  • @laurenfleming220
    @laurenfleming220 8 років тому

    I love this video and all of your spreads! I'm just getting into bullet journaling and i found a lot of inspration on your channel! How do you use your bujo for teaching? I'm studying to be a teacher :)

    • @alexandraplans18
      @alexandraplans18  8 років тому +2

      Thank you!! I'm planning on doing a setup video for my grade book sometime in August so stay tuned. :)

  • @marieulvund3109
    @marieulvund3109 7 років тому +2

    This is pretty neat but what happens to the top part of the pages that are ripped??? :o

  • @LedgerAndLace
    @LedgerAndLace 8 років тому +2

    I have a rotary thingie that perforates pages. It's called the NT Cutter Retractable Blade Rotary Perforating Cutter & you can make any page a tear-out (or part of a page!) Love your vids. New subbie. :-)

    • @alexandraplans18
      @alexandraplans18  8 років тому +1

      That's awesome! I definitely have to check it out! Thanks for subscribing! :)

  • @creativeinspirations7806
    @creativeinspirations7806 8 років тому

    I was hoping it would be more explained is it on your Blog site
    If so I will take a look

  • @LauraSomeNumber
    @LauraSomeNumber 8 років тому

    This is all very. I however put like five things in my calendar per month. I just never got it down.

  • @Orsucci82
    @Orsucci82 8 років тому

    I am just wondering that if you are using 3 pages for your dailies and only1 for the weekly, doesn't that really through the balance of pages off?

  • @theresar9522
    @theresar9522 8 років тому

    Quick questions for you. Do you use a cover for your journal? And is it the A5 size that you're using?

    • @alexandraplans18
      @alexandraplans18  8 років тому +1

      I do not use a cover for my bujo and indeed it is an A5 dot grid Leuchtturm in the Berry color. :)

  • @MsFenriss
    @MsFenriss 8 років тому

    This looks like a great idea! I'd like to try it, but I have one little worry. Is there a chance that doing the cut pages regularly will sort of unbalance the bulk of your pages, and make the upper halves of the pages more prone to ripping or crumpling? Just wondering if you had any thoughts about that. Many thanks!

    • @abigailbrazier
      @abigailbrazier 8 років тому +3

      I would assume that you could invert the layout so that the weekly overview would be on the bottom and the dutch door would be on the top of the spread, so that when you do it repeatedly it sort of balances out the bulk of the pages in the whole book.

    • @MsFenriss
      @MsFenriss 8 років тому

      That makes perfect sense, now that you mention it. I do not know why I didn't think of it. Thanks!

  • @TheLovingneko
    @TheLovingneko 8 років тому

    Hi, quick question: What do you do with the ripped of part of the pages? Do you just trow them away or do you reuse them?

    • @alexandraplans18
      @alexandraplans18  8 років тому

      I throw them away, but I know some people will save them to practice doodles or their handwriting and such.

  • @empcreations20
    @empcreations20 8 років тому

    What are the measurements for the week boxes? I noticed you have the dot LT I believe. Can you give me the box measurements you used?

    • @alexandraplans18
      @alexandraplans18  8 років тому

      Yes I have an LT dotted A5.. my measurements were 9x12 for the weekly boxes.

  • @jrwalsh325
    @jrwalsh325 8 років тому

    I am intrigued by the dutch door, but I am stuck on the effect the dutch door has on the following pages. I am anticipating a 'ledge' on the following pages that is hard to write over. For those that have done dutch doors, is it worth it?

    • @tiffanyfeliciano4885
      @tiffanyfeliciano4885 8 років тому

      just put something over the last page of the Dutch door to give yourself a flat surface. like a file folder or something.

  • @KateTheSleepyTeacher
    @KateTheSleepyTeacher 7 років тому

    I'm a teacher as well!

  • @ChooseToDo
    @ChooseToDo 6 років тому

    Do you remember what nail polish you had on for this video?

  • @GraceBye
    @GraceBye 8 років тому

    couldn't you tip i th half pages rather than cut pages in your book

  • @agapolesie
    @agapolesie 8 років тому

    I'm sorry I don't understand , what exactly is a bullet journal ? What's different about it ? - confused -

  • @journalwithme5675
    @journalwithme5675 8 років тому +1

    Never used wouldn't know what to do

  • @creativeinspirations7806
    @creativeinspirations7806 8 років тому

    I dont know how to make one

  • @TheHenHouse1
    @TheHenHouse1 8 років тому

    I have been using the Dutch door for awhile now and love it. I haven't seen anyone bullet journal quite like me yet. Come check out some of my spreads on Instagram Sis603 maybe it will give you some ideas!!! Happy bullet journaling

    • @alexandraplans18
      @alexandraplans18  8 років тому

      Thanks! Your dutch door pages are awesome! Love drawing inspiration from all of you! Thanks for sharing! :)

  • @tselampe
    @tselampe 7 років тому

    Still don't get the point of it.

  • @claymountain1300
    @claymountain1300 8 років тому

    Lol i had no idea that those kind of doors were typically dutch

    • @Catisthebestt
      @Catisthebestt 8 років тому +1

      im continously translating it to dutch and im just laughing my ass off.

  • @TheBlumieriest
    @TheBlumieriest 7 років тому

    But why?

  • @SupaEMT134
    @SupaEMT134 7 років тому +1

    *TEN MINUTES* on Dutch doors??! _No thanks._
    That's just ridiculously long

    • @missusparsons
      @missusparsons 7 років тому

      She actually went over a lot of options for use and the variations. Not too talky at all.

  • @Cecibum72656
    @Cecibum72656 8 років тому

    so can I ask why your monthly overview has an R for Thursday? you have M T W "R" F S S

    • @alexandraplans18
      @alexandraplans18  8 років тому

      R is what is typically used in college for student schedules.. so I was accustomed to seeing an R for Thursday and it has stuck with me ever since.

    • @leannajackson2721
      @leannajackson2721 4 роки тому

      @@alexandraplans18 what does the r mean?

  • @himmelskind87
    @himmelskind87 8 років тому

    This is a really good idea and wow your bullet journal looks awesome. I just wish you won't say the word 'okay' so often. It makes it really hard to listen to you unfortunately

    • @alexandraplans18
      @alexandraplans18  8 років тому

      After being a teacher for almost 10 years, saying "okay" has become habitual to confirm that my students understand various concepts in the classroom and so as a result it crosses over into my everyday speaking. Sorry you had a hard time listening, but unfortunately that habit is not going to break anytime soon. :)

  • @ilandgrl
    @ilandgrl 8 років тому

    I'm going to try the vertical dutch door this week and I think it's going to work a lot better for me then my usual weekly spreads - not because I don't want to rip pages out but because it's so quick to get set up! That's what I need right now, quick and easy. Thank you!!