Setting up your Hobonichi Cousin for monthly planning shouldn’t be overwhelming—it can be a grounding, joyful ritual that sets the tone for your entire month. At Dark Moon Paper, we deeply understand what planner lovers crave: streamlined organization, artful customization, and the tactile satisfaction of stickers that fit the A5 grid perfectly. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through how to make monthly planning with our Hobonichi Cousin Any Month Sticker Kits genuinely effortless—and personal to you.
The Hobonichi Cousin is renowned for its functional versatility. Its A5 size, clear monthly spreads, and 3.7mm grid pages set a blank slate for both structured scheduling and creative expression. Monthly planning transforms these blank pages into command centers—helping you track repeating commitments, habit goals, deadlines, and memorable moments all at once. And when you layer thoughtfully designed stickers into the mix, the process becomes both organized and inspiring.
Unlike pre-dated kits, Any Month sticker collections let you tailor your Cousin for any month of the year. That means if you join the planner world mid-year (or want to start fresh each season), you’ve got total freedom—no awkward blank boxes or leftover seasonal motifs.
Dark Moon Paper’s Any Month sticker kits feature:
Before peeling a single sticker, open your Cousin to the monthly spread. Take a moment to note important recurring events—paydays, birthdays, club meetings, and goals for the month. This helps you assign priority to which stickers will go where. Remove last month’s dashboard or decorative overlay if you used one, giving yourself a truly fresh canvas.
With Any Month kits, you get blank covers and number stickers. Decide which month you’re setting up, and place the date dots or numbers in the correct boxes. This is the moment where you get intentional: maybe you start your weeks on Monday for a work-focused month, or on Sunday if you prefer a traditional layout. Use header stickers to add the month’s name with your favorite style, or layer washi strips for a pop of color behind the header.
Think of the next layer as the skeleton of your month: use functional boxes or strips to block off vacation time, appointments, deadlines, or recurring habits. Place full boxes or washi across multiple days to visually group related events—great for travel or project tracking.
This is where personality comes in. Add decorative elements—from watercolor succulents to cozy quotes—in the whitespace around your functional areas. Leave a few boxes open for spontaneous memories or last-minute notes. A favorite trick is layering washi strips vertically as dividers between busy and quiet weeks, or using tiny deco stickers as little visual treats throughout the month.
This is your chance to get even more creative. Here are a few ideas drawn from our most passionate customers and our own team’s routines:
One of the best things about monthly planning is that the process becomes a ritual—a blend of reflection, intention-setting, and a little art therapy. We love seeing how our community transforms their own routines, from cozy Sunday night sticker sessions to colorful desk setups featuring favorite pens and washi tapes. Every spread is a celebration of what matters most to you, both visually and functionally.
Monthly planning with the Hobonichi Cousin and our Any Month Sticker Kits is more than functional—it’s meant to be fun, expressive, and a genuine act of self-care. If you’re eager for your own effortless monthly planning ritual, explore our Hobonichi Cousin Any Month Kits here. Every kit is crafted by hand to blend seamlessly into your routine, boost your organization, and inspire your creativity—month after month.
Ready to take your planner from blank page to a beautiful, productive command center? See all our sticker collections at Dark Moon Paper—we can’t wait to be a small part of your planning journey.
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Hello and welcome!
I’m Rachael Snow, a lifelong artist and entrepreneur, and I started Dark Moon Paper to blend my love of art, technology, and the mysterious beauty of the world around us. My sticker kits are meant to set the mood, tell a story, and give you a little escape from the ordinary.
I work from my cozy studio tucked away in the beautiful woods of Oregon, surrounded by nature and a dark night sky full of stars.
