DIY Binder Dividers + Free Cut Files

How cute would your home binders look if you made DIY binder dividers? Check out this easy way to make them and get the free cut files here.

I shared previously how I revamped my old and damaged Blog Planner Folder and a few months ago I shared My Blog Planner, which has been my best friend during my blogging time LOL.

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Blog Planner DIY binder dividers + Free Cut Files

Now I decided to go a bit further and create my own tabbed binder dividers so I could get rid of my uuuuuugly ones LOL and get some binder organization done.

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I’m really so happy with the results. Now it looks new, bright, and colorful. I got so inspired by this that now I’m creating my own blog planner pintable’s =D.

What I like the most about this project is that I only used paper/cardstock and of course my Silhouette Cameo with its supplies such as sketch Pens. The first thing I worked on was the design of the dividers.

How to make these cute dividers

Basic Supplies:

The provided files.
Cardstock Cover 65-90 lb (180-220 gr)
Scrapbook paper or your favorite cardstock colors.
Glue – I used mod podge; I recommend a glue that won’t bend the cardstock.

Tools:

Cutting Machine – Silhouette Cameo or Cricut
Sketch Pens

Instructions:

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Step 1: Designing the dividers

Firstly, I made the whole divider shape for the base and then added some details such as a cute flower, divider tabs borders, and the name of the divider.

It took me quite some time to put this together but it was so worth it.

Showing all the different layouts of the diy binder divider's.

Also, I prepared the cutting files for the divider tab templates so you can snag them depending on your needs:

Get your Binder Dividers HERE

Step 2: Cutting all the divider tabs

Once all the cutting files were ready, I started cutting. It was kind of a process because I had to cut first and then in the same sheet using sketch pens.

For this I specified a color: RED is cut and GREEN is Sketch pen because the flower shape would be printed around the cut petals.

Screenshot of the specifications of the lines on Silhouette studio

Then it was time to cutting and sketching the sheets dividers with my Silhouette machine!

One of the binder dividers coming out of the silhouette Cameo

Next, I cut all the divider color tabs in different colors It was 12 in total. Even though I repeated the color, the texture of the paper was very different.

All the binder divider tabs on the mat cut and ready to be glued

A closeup of all the pieces ready to build the binder dividers

Ok, Once I had everything cut, I started the second part.

Step 3: Assembling the binder dividers.

I also cut some strips of paper in different colors that would be used as the background of the cutout flower and texts.

pieces of colored paper, sheets and dividers

Then I used mod podge for this because I like that it doesn’t make paper create creases. It’s clean and it also protects the paper.

So I glued the colored card stock on the back of the divider.

applying the pieces of colored paper on the back of the sheets

And then I glued the DIY divider tab in the border on the right side of the divider.

Here you have the first sample =D

And now, the whole stack of sheet dividers is finished!

all sheets ready with their respective dividers

Then I punched the divider pages with the regular paper punch holes so I could put them in the Binder.

And here you go!…

These are some samples of the sheet dividers. I left some blank dividers at the end just in case I need them later.

all sheets ready with holes and their respective dividers

Step 4: Inserting the dividers into the binder

Finally, it was time to get my blog planner organized =D.

I took all my planner sheets and organized them under each divider accordingly.

put them inside my ring binder and closed the rings.

open folder with pencil case and divider sheets

Step 5: Naming the DIY binder tabs

You can write down directly onto the divider tabs, the name of the tab.

Since I didn’t want to write on the tabs, this is what I did:

I cut some small pieces of each paper color I used and placed them on white paper in the same order as the dividers.

Then I stuck them with a couple of double-sided tapes and then I applied transparent contact paper on top of everything.

With a black sharpie, I wrote the name of each tab. If I ever change it I just use some acetone to erase it and write it again!

That’s it!

My blog planner is done!

What do you think??? Like it???

Frequently Asked Questions:

Do I need a cutting machine to make binder dividers?

Short answer, YES. To make these ones just like you see them yes, you need a cutting machine. But if you ignore the cutout names on the dividers and the little flower you could cut them with a craft knife or scissors.

What type of cardstock is best for the binder dividers?

I recommend cover cardstock around 65-90 lb for the base of the divider to make sure it holds well. For the decorations, your favorite cardstock or scrapbook paper will do.

Can you use only the divider tabs?

Yes, if you only want to use the tabs, you just need to cut that file.

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DIY binder dividers Tutorial + Free Cut Files

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How cute would your home binders look if you made DIY binder dividers? Check out this easy way to make them and get the free cut files here.

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Print Tutorial Pin Tutorial

Prep Time 25

Crafting Time 1 30

Total Time 1 55

Category DIY & Craft, Organization

Topic Paper Craft, Silhouette Cameo

Pieces 1 Stack

Tools

Cutting Machine – Silhouette Cameo or Cricut
Sketch Pens

Supplies

The provided files.
Cardstock Cover 65-90 lb 180-220 gr
Scrapbook paper or your favorite cardstock colors.
Glue – I used mod podge I recommend a glue that won’t bend the cardstock.

Instructions

STEP 1: DESIGNING THE DIVIDERS

Firstly, I made the whole divider shape for the base and then added some details such as a cute flower, divider tabs borders, and the name of the divider.
It took me quite some time to put this together but it was so worth it.
Also, I prepared the cutting files so you can snag them depending on your needs:

STEP 2: CUTTING ALL THE DIVIDERS

Once all the cutting files were ready I started cutting. It was kind of a process because I had to cut first and then in the same sheet using the sketch pens.
RED is cut and GREEN is Sketch pen because the flower shape would be printed around the cut petals.
Then it was time to cutting and sketching the sheets dividers!
Next, I cut all the divider borders in different colors It was 12 in total. Even though I repeated the color, the texture of the paper was very different.
Once I had everything cut, I started the next part.

STEP 3: ASSEMBLING THE BINDER DIVIDERS.

I also cut some strips of paper in different colors that would be used as the background of the cutout flower and texts.
Then I used mod podge for this because I like that it doesn’t make paper create creases. It’s clean and it also protects the paper.
So I glued the colored card stock on the back of the divider.
And then I glued the DIY divider tab in the border on the right side of the divider.
And now, the whole stack of sheet dividers is finished!
Then I punched the dividers with the regular paper punch so I could put them in the Binder.
And here you go!…
These are some samples of the sheet dividers. I left some blank dividers at the end just in case I need them later.

STEP 4: INSERTING THE DIVIDERS TO THE BINDER

Finally, it was time to get my blog planner organized =D.
I took all my planner sheets and organized them under each divider accordingly.
put them inside my binder and closed the rings.

STEP 5: NAMING THE DIVIDER TABS

You can write down directly onto the divider tabs, the name of the tab.
Since I didn’t want to write on the tabs, I cut some small pieces of each paper color I used and placed them on white paper in the same order as the dividers.
Then I stuck them with a couple of double-sided tapes and then I applied transparent contact paper on top of everything.
With a black sharpie, I wrote the name of each tab. If I ever change it I just use some acetone to erase it and write it again!
That’s it!

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