4 Inspiring Planner Dashboard Ideas for Hobonichi and Vertical Planners Using Cottage Succulents Sticker Kits

If you’re like us, you know that a beautifully designed planner dashboard can spark motivation, help you stay organized, and transform your Hobonichi or Vertical planner into a true reflection of your creative self. With Cottage Succulents sticker kits from Dark Moon Paper, you can elevate your dashboard layouts in ways that are both highly functional and visually soothing. Let’s dive into four inspiring ideas for using these kits in your Hobonichi Weeks, Hobonichi Cousin, or Vertical Planners—including specific layouts, practical tips, and best practices to make your dashboards both stunning and streamlined.

Why Plan Your Dashboards? The Art & Purpose of Dashboard Layouts

For many of us, the dashboard is the heart of our planner—a launchpad for our goals, quick-glance trackers, seasonal inspiration, and the little things that brighten our planning routines. Whether you’re a maximalist or love minimal whitespace, designing a dashboard with intention (and maybe a succulent or two!) ensures your planner stays both useful and deeply personal.

1. Monthly Focus & Tracker Dashboard

Start your month with intention by dedicating your dashboard to what matters most. Here’s how to pull it off using the Cottage Succulents sticker kits:

• Set the Scene: Frame the top of your dashboard with a wide succulent washi header or a bold cluster of cottage succulents for instant impact.
• Monthly Focus Box: Use a decorative full-sized box from the kit to note your top priorities or goals for the month. Beneath, line up a row of smaller icon stickers for main focus areas (e.g., wellness, work, self-care).
• Tracker Section: Incorporate matching checklist or habit tracker strips for your main habits or intentions. Position these along the side margin for easy daily check-ins.
• Quotes or Inspiration: Add an inspiring hand-lettered sticker or use a blank space embellished with succulents for jotting uplifting quotes or affirmations.

Pro tip: The Hobonichi Cousin Dashboard Kit – Cottage Succulents is perfect for A5 planners, offering coordinated decorative and functional stickers sized just right for creating an impactful monthly dashboard.

2. Self-Care & Gratitude Dashboard

A dashboard dedicated to well-being is a gentle nudge to prioritize yourself. Here’s an inspiring setup idea:

• Self-Care Ritual Tracker: Place a vertical strip of succulent checklists to document daily self-care rituals. Assign each succulent icon to a particular activity (e.g., meditation, water intake, breaks).
• Gratitude Notes: Reserve a bordered area decorated with pastel succulent stickers for jotting one thing you’re grateful for each day.
• Weekly Reflections: Use a decorative half-box at the bottom for summarizing each week’s highs and lessons learned.

This method not only provides structure but also decorates your planner with calming greens and earth tones for a mindful vibe. The Vertical Planner Dashboard Kit offers large and small checklist strips that can beautifully anchor your self-care or gratitude themes.

3. Reading & Hobby Log Dashboard

Dedicate a section of your dashboard each month to your hobbies—reading, crafting, or any passion project. Here’s how:

• Current & Wishlist Reads: Use succulent-framed boxes to list books you’re currently reading or want to start. Add tiny decorative potted plants or cactus icons next to each title for visual flair.
• Track Progress: Lay down bar-style stickers (from the kit boosters) as reading progress trackers—simply color in or check off sections as you go.
• Review & Ratings: Create a little review corner: stamp succulent icons in a row, coloring one for each star you’d give a finished book!

The Cottage Succulents Sticker Kit Boosters include extra icons and trackers perfect for custom reading logs, hobby lists, or other creative dashboards beyond your main planner spreads.

4. Goal Mapping & Vision Board Dashboard

Imagine opening your planner to a dashboard that visually maps out your dreams and intentions! Here’s how to turn that inspiration into a practical dashboard:

• Vision Clusters: Dedicate each cluster or corner to a key goal (e.g., career, health, relationships). Use full decorative boxes framed with lush succulents as mini “vision boards” for each area.
• Milestone Trackers: Add a horizontal or vertical banner sticker, then layer tiny succulent checklists beneath for marking milestones or progress in each area.
• Mantras & Motivators: Place a large inspirational sticker or handwritten mantra in the center, surrounded by a ring of soft, botanical deco for a radiant, calming vibe.

The Any-Month Monthly Kit provides flexible deco and headers so you can create a vision board dashboard that fits your current focus, no matter the season.

Tips for Bringing Your Dashboards to Life

• Mix and Match: Don’t be afraid to combine elements from multiple kits—booster icons, functional checklists, and decorative florals—to get the exact look and function you want.
• Leave Space to Write: Ensure your decorative elements don’t overcrowd your writing space; leave margins around big stickers for notes or journaling.
• Color Palette Harmony: Coordinate your pens and highlighters with the kit’s earthy greens and soft pastels for a seamless, soothing look.
• Layering Magic: Layer translucent washi strips under bold icon stickers for depth and drama, or cluster mini plants for a whimsical border.

Inspiration Gallery: A Peek at What’s Possible

Dashboards invite you to experiment, iterate, and always bring in a new burst of creativity. With so many ways to personalize using the Cottage Succulents collection, you’re invited to try layouts that blend beauty and structure—whether that’s a monthly tracker full of plant icons, a gratitude list snaked with trailing vines, or vision board clusters radiating with soft cactus pastels. There’s no wrong way to do it; just what feels inspiring to you!

Ready to Refresh Your Dashboard?

Whether you’re mapping your goals, tracking habits, or simply adding a touch of calm to your planning, Cottage Succulents kits make it delightfully easy to create dashboards that are both structured and serene. Explore our full collection of Cottage Succulents planner sticker kits or jump straight to your Hobonichi or Vertical dashboard kit of choice:

• Hobonichi Cousin Dashboard Kit – Cottage Succulents
• Vertical Planner Dashboard Kit – Cottage Succulents

If you’re ready to start designing, we can’t wait to see what you create—tag us on Instagram or sign up for our newsletter for more inspiration, tips, and exclusive goodies. Here’s to dashboards that are as vibrant and unique as you are!