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DIY Travelers Notebook
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items Learn how to assemble and personalize your own custsom DIY Traveler's Notebook with neat tricks and tutorials designed for everyday journaling fun.
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DIY Travelers Notebook Cover
Travelers notebook Tips and Tricks
DIY Travelers Notebook Inserts
DIY folders for Travelers Notebook
Optional, but Recommended Tools
Travelers Notebook Splurges
DIY Travelers Notebook Cover
Guides and Tutorials on how to DIY your own Travelers Notebook Cover using fabric, leather, placemats, converting an old folio, and more!
If you have an old folio/planner/agenda book with rings in it here's a great tutorial on how to remove it and poke holes for your elastics. I would personally recommend maybe some eyelets, but this is still great if you want to go basic. (If you don't want to poke holes, check the next tutorial on what to do instead - or check the Tips and Tricks for a nice hack using binder clips and el...
How to convert a Ring Planner into a Traveler's Notebook for $12
This 15 minute video tutorial shows how to convert any type of padfolio into a TN cover- WITHOUT poking holes through it. They basically create a laminated cover that will sit in the pockets from end to end and that becomes the spine that you put the...
DIY TN from a Padfolio WITHOUT poking holes!
DIY traveler's notebook / fauxdori from a holographic placemat bought at Dollar Tree
Dollar Tree Placemat Traveler's Notebook / Fauxdori Hack
If you're good with fabric and/or sewing, this is for you!
Tutorial: Fabric DIY Travelers Notebook Cover
If you're into leather crafting or want to learn, this might be the way to go!
DIY Traveler’s Notebook with Leather
Here's a fun little video showing how to convert a half size accordion divider into a TN cover!
DIY travelers notebook using an accordion divider
Travelers notebook Tips and Tricks
Here's some quick hacks for how to make the most of your DIY Travelers Notebook
If you're not sure you want to punch holes through your filofax or other leather planner!
Genius travelers notebook hack
This is one of the quickest and SIMPLEST ways I've found to effectively get multiple inserts into your TN. If you don't want to cut and tie your own elastic, check the Splurges section for an $8 Splurge!
One Elastic 6 inserts (Starts at 3:12)
If you need some help with your sizing measurements!
Helpful sizes for DIY Travelers notebook
If your TN cover is pretty plain and you want some fun ideas to dress it up easily!
How to Customize a Plain Traveler's Notebook Cover!
This is a great video with some insights if you're a TN newbie
12 Things I Wish I’d Known About Traveler’s Notebooks As A Beginner
DIY Travelers Notebook Inserts
Some great options for how to create your own TN inserts!
Learn how to make your own inserts using cardstock and copy paper.
How to make your own travelers notebook inserts with printables
Here is a simple tutorial showing you how to make pocket sized inserts using sheet protectors
DIY Clear Insert Cover - Traveler's Notebook - Easy with sheet protector
I know she does this for a completely different size than a TN, but if you're looking for the way to do it without the $8 splurge (see Splurges section for link!) all you have to do is measure one of your current TN inserts and go from there!
CREATING A DIY POCKET PAGE PLANNER INSERT WITH LAMINATED SHEETS :: DISCBOUND CLASSIC HAPPY PLANNER
How to make your own wallet insert with basic materials you likely already have!
Pouch Tutorial: Make a wallet insert for your DIY TN!
This is a chatty video, but around 7:45 you can see her process on how she cuts a simple and cheap composition notebook into a Standard size TN
TN insert from a Composition Notebook
I know, it's not in english but even without volume you can see how easy it is to do this! You'd just need a pouch that snaps of similar length as your TN, and an extra elastic. (see Splurge section if you need some!)
How to use a pocket pouch in your TN
I love this tutorial from Scrapcraftastic! She does a great job of laying out how to create a reusable dashboard for your TN.
DIY Traveler's Notebook: Create a Reusable Laminated Dashboard w/ Laminate Pouches
DIY folders for Travelers Notebook
How to create your own TN folders from various materials
This video shows you how to make folder dashboards out of old file folders!
Fauxdori / Midori / Traveler's Notebook Tutorial | Multi Pocket Dashboard | Creation in Between
Here is a super easy and very affordable DIY for your Midori Traveler's Notebook! If you want to make a quick clear pocket folder for your fauxdori, all you need is a sheet protector, some washi tape and a pair of scissors.
Traveler's Notebook Tutorial | Clear Pocket Folder DIY
Optional, but Recommended Tools
You can get away with NOT having these with your DIY Traveler's Notebook, but if you have one around they are handy to use!
Long arm staplers (or long reach staplers) are handy for when you need to staple the inserts together, if your binding method of choice is stapling.
Long arm stapler
Love these dot pens. I use them to highlight my 3 priority bullets for the day!
Dot Markers, Classic, Pack Of 12 Markers
A lot of times when you're creating folders or inserts (especially with laminate) you'll want to round your corners to prevent sharp corners. This is a nifty little tool with 3 options for rounding (and other versions also have more fancy options!)
Paper Corner Rounder 3 in 1
Travelers Notebook Splurges
This section is for when you decide you want to BUY instead of DIY for your BUJO TN project.
I tried several times to make my own BUJO TN standard sized cover, and they worked! But ultimately, I caught sight of this yellow polka dot cover from Cocoa Daisy when I was scrolling pinterest one day and I was 🤩 so had to splurge and I LOVE IT 🟡🟡🟡
Polka Dot Traveler's Notebook - Standard size
I've built my own elastics using simple 1mm or 2mm elastic bands you can find anywhere and cutting it to fit (which works great!) but got these as a gift and not gonna lie - it's nice to have a piece ready to go! I particularly like these when tying some inserts together :)
TRAVELER'S notebook 021 Rubber Bands (Standard size)
Another low cost splurge for your Standard size Travelers Notebook is this kraft paper folder.
TRAVELER'S notebook 020 Kraft Paper Folder (Standard size)
I spent a ridiculous amount of time, cardstock and lamination sheets trying to perfect my own DIY version of a credit card pocket/wallet for my DIY Travelers notebook. I finally found a way that works with the Paper Wallet, but I was not entirely happy with the thickness of it. This is by far an easy choice for under $10!
TRAVELER'S notebook 007 Card File (Standard size)
This one is also great if you're looking for a simple pocket and/or receipt zipper.
TRAVELER'S notebook 008 Zipper Case (Standard Size)
Travelers Notebook Zipper case for Passport size!
TRAVELER'S notebook 004 Zipper Case (Passport Size)
These are great if you prefer the passport size TN
TRAVELER'S notebook 011 Rubber Band (Passport Size)