Hello everyone, my name is Keisha from @k.moartsy.journals and for more art and journal inspiration you can find me on Instagram and TikTok at that handle. Today we will be creating a gift tracker in our Archer & Olive bullet journals. In this blog I will be sharing what a gift tracker is, what tools I use to create it, and how I designed it.
So Here’s what you’ll need:
- Archer & Olive journal (choose the size of your preference)
- Medium of choice (colored pencils, and or markers).
- black fine line pen
- stickers (optional)
- paper scraps (optional)
- scissors (optional)
- ruler
What is a gift tracker?
A gift tracker is a tool designed to help individuals keep track of gifts they want to give or receive. It can be used to manage gift ideas for special occasions, such as birthdays, holidays, events , etc.
Key aspects of a gift tracker can include:
*List Creation: creators can create a list of gifts for specific people or events.
*Budgeting: Some trackers allow creators to set budgets for gifts.
*Reminders: The tracker may offer reminders for upcoming occasions when gifts are needed.
*Notes and Ideas: creators can jot down notes or ideas for gifts that they come across.
*Tracking Purchases: Once the gifts are bought, creators can mark them as purchased to avoid duplicates.
Benefits of creating a gift tracker?
*Organization: can help keep track of gift ideas, ensuring that you don’t forget important occasions or suitable gifts for friends and family.
*Budget Management: can help to monitor budgets for each person or event, preventing overspending.
* Thoughtfulness: by tracking preferences and past gifts, you can choose more meaningful and personalized gifts that reflect the recipient's interests.
*Time Savings: with a clear list, you can streamline your shopping process, saving time and reducing last-minute stress.
* Avoiding Duplicates: a tracker can help you to remember what gifts have already been given, minimizing the chances of gifting duplicates.
*Reminders: can include reminders for upcoming birthdays, holidays, or events, ensuring you’re always prepared.
* Inspiration: keeping a list of ideas can spark creativity and inspiration when selecting gifts, especially for hard-to-shop-for individuals.
* Record Keeping: can serve as a record of past gifts, helping to build a better understanding of what your loved ones appreciate over time.
Overall, creating a gift tracker can help to streamline the gifting process, ensure thoughtful gift-giving and help to maintain your budget.
How to design your gift tracker :
Your planning style is totally up to you. For the purposes of this blog I will be using a checklist method with artistic elements. Listed below are a few things to consider when creating your own gift tracker:
1. Choose Key Sections: Include essential categories such as:
- Recipient name, who the gift is for
- Occasion: (birthday, holiday, etc.).
- Gift Ideas: space to jot down potential gifts.
- Budget: a column to set and track your budget for each gift.
- Status: track whether the gift is "purchased," or "wrapped."
- Notes: Any additional details like preferences or sizes.
2. Use Visual Elements: if you enjoy personalizing your projects, consider using your own art, stickers or keepsakes to make it visually appealing and easy to navigate.
4. Make It Functional: create a system that will allow for you to be able to visualize your progress.
5. Test It Out: use the tracker for a few occasions to see what works and what doesn’t. Adjust sections or formats based on your experience.
6. Regular Updates: keep your tracker updated with new ideas or changes as you prepare for upcoming events.
Taking these steps when creating a gift tracker can help to create a personalized gift tracker that suits your needs and helps simplify your gift-giving process!
Thank you for checking out my tips on how to create a gift tracker! I hope that you have found some inspiration in this blog. Check out the video for more info!
Be sure to check the free printable available with the blog.
I’ll see you guys next time, bye!
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