Keeping it Simple With Some Black and White Printables

One of my favourite things to do when designing new printables is to have some fun with colour. I try not to get too crazy with the colour, but colour makes me happy.

But I’m not the only one who uses these printables and many of you have put in requests for black and white versions, especially for the lighter coloured printables that don’t print well in grey scale, and I’m always happy to help.  Today I’ve got four new ones for you to check out!

Why Black and White

I love colourful printables, but the truth of the matter is that ink and toner can become quite costly when you print as much as I do. I know I’m not the only one who feels that way. Plus for anyone who likes to colour code or decorate their planners, the neutral backdrop is a wonderful canvas.

With all those reasons, I can certainly see the appeal to the black and white printables, and I’m happy to be able to convert some of my existing printables for those of you who would like them.

Simple Weekly Planner

The Simple Weekly Planner was chosen for this post because, at the time it was originally published, it was the most requested of all the weekly planners I offered. And I have to say – it looks surprisingly striking in greyscale!

Just like its name suggests, this weekly planner keeps things simple. It features six lined boxes: one for each weekday, with Saturday and Sunday sharing a space. It’s perfect for anyone who doesn’t need-or want-a ton of detail in their weekly layout.

Simple Weekly To-Do

Since I included the Simple Weekly Planner above, it only made sense to create its companion printable in black and white too.

This structured to-do list lets you plan your week by category, making it easier to batch similar tasks together. It offers plenty of room for notes and lists without feeling too limiting.

While these two printables work really well together, they’re just as useful on their own.

Find the colourful versions of them both right here —> “New Planner Printables as You Requested.”

Simple Daily Agenda

This next planner is exactly what its name suggests – a simple agenda. Just write the date at the top, and you’re ready to go. The rest of the page is divided into half-hour segments, making it perfect for scheduling your day from start to finish.

If you don’t need the full width for your schedule, you can easily divide the page in half to create space for notes or a to-do list alongside your plans.

The “New Planner Printables as You Requested” post is also where you’ll find the colourful version of the simple daily agenda.

Daily Task List

Rounding out this mini collection is the Daily Task List, a small but mighty little planner page that somehow manages to fit a lot into one sheet.

Across the top, there’s room for the date, a tracker for water and activity, and a spot to plan out your meals for the day.

On the left side, you’ll find two checklists; one for home and one for work or school, plus a space for errands and appointments. Over on the right is a lined section you can use however you like: notes, reminders, a loose schedule… whatever works for your day.

And at the bottom is one of my favourite parts – the Family Activities section. It’s a simple table with five rows and six columns. You can assign a row to each family member and keep track of what everyone’s up to, or use it to plan your day by categories that make sense for you. Super flexible, and super handy!

You can find the colorful version of this planner right here in the “{Day 28} Daily Planner Printables” post.

What are your thoughts on the black and white printables?  Any existing printables you would like to see converted?  Drop me a line in the comments and let me know, reach on my social channels, or use the handy button below to hop over to the request form.

Until Next Time,

Happy Printing!