How to Uncoil an Erin Condren Planner for Frankenplanning DIY Customizations Cut the Coil!

Join me as I take apart my Erin Condren LifePlanner by cutting the coil, taking out pages I don't need, and put it back together. It's pretty easy to customize your planner! I do this in real time so you can see how fast it really is!

**Important** Taking your planner apart will void any guarantees Erin Condren provides.

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[katiejon]

Kristen - are you able to open your planner, and fold it back on itself with those rubber caps?

[katiejon]

I saw a video a couple of years ago of a woman doing it this was and it was genius. FYI;for anyone: I have Dorman brand “vinyl vacuum caps” in 1/8” and those work well (a little long, but you can trim them).

[tawandam.]

Can you show in a future planner setup video how the planner folds back onto itself with the rubber end caps? Thanks so much!

[cassi]

My needle nose pliers/wire cutter looks as grungy as yours :) You made this look SO SO easy! I am no longer afraid of Frankenplanning in the future if I want to fully customize an EC!

[powersfamilyx]

This definitely looks so much easier! I hate trying to bend that dang coil back and then trying to not tear up your pages ugh..the worst! Definitely will try this!! Ty

[Hadassahs-Holt]

Thank you, Kristan, this was exactly what I hoped for! I was mostly afraid of losing control of the pages during recoiling, but after seeing this, I feel I can roll up my sleeves and deal with my 18-month EC 😂. You are an excellent online teacher 🌷

[tarameincke]

This is the best method I've seen someone do! Genius!!

[reelroyals]

Love this!!! I will definitely be doing this. Amazon does have the 3mm size of the rubber caps. Thanks for taking time to show this easier way of doing this. Fantastic video.

[ucbearcat]

Cutting the coil is GENIUS!!! I've always been terrified to uncoil because I know I'd make a mess of it. This looks SO MUCH easier!!

[Uniquevictoriousnfree]

Hi Kristan! I uncoiled my EC life planners a month ago and absolutely love it. This technique looks so much easier!! I look forward to using this method. As always, I love your content!!!

[Butterflies.and.Tulips]

I carefully clipped the pages for July to Dec 24 out of my new 18 month planner and put on a coil I had. That way my big coil is all of 2025!

[arfielding]

I LOVE this, thank you so much for sharing! I am trying EC for the first time this year and really wanted the Academic planner for my master's program, but felt there wasn't enough planning space so I went with the daily duo. This would allow me to insert the helpful academic spreads each month! I did not like how bending the coil could affect the paper and so I was resigned to not having the perfect 'me' planner. Thank you so much!

[marleshea]

Your video is very easy to follow. Well done!

[veggielovinaccountant]

I have never seen this before. Normally, once you cut it, it’s just not the same. That bend isn’t smooth when folding back the planner - which I do daily. I do use the monthly planner like you are doing now, but this might help me if I need extra notes pages. Unlike you, I use a ton of! 😂 Thank you for this!

[lostwithoutaplan]

Very interesting. For the punch, I wonder if you laminate the page and then punch if it'll work as a snap in cover...

[KatieReadsKoziesAndMore]

Such important information. Thank you!

[michellechannell]

This does seem a lot easier than bending and re-pending the coil.

[unwingedwren]

Could we cut just one side? Seems like uncoiling and then recoiling in the opposite direction we could keep the integrity of one of the ends. Or is it just easier going down both ways?

[patsycathcart]

How is your recoiling working out with cutting the coil and covering the tips? I ordered the plastic tips and want to try it!

[Runsonespresso]

I may have to try cutting the coil. I could never get it to work with bending it. It would always get caught or tear the paper.