Diy midori travelers notebook

I've been looking for ways to better organize my life, especially with the launch of my new business this summer. I need a simple way t...

DIY Midori Style Traveler's Notebook: A Midori style traveler's notebook is a great project - it's simple to make, and you can use whatever material you have on hand. I love the flexibility of this system, and the fact that you can keep several different books within one cover. In this …

I have previously shown how to make a kraft file insert from a file folder. That is pretty easy to do, but today I'm going to show you an even quicker and easier way to create a similar insert. Start with a regular, A4-size envelope like this: Mark a horizontal line 210mm from the bottom of the envelope: Cut along this line and discard the top of the envelope. Here's what you should be left with: Now fold this piece in half along a vertical line, like this: What you are going to do now is to…

If you follow me on Instagram you have probably noticed that I've been on a Midori or Fauxdori Traveler's Notebook hype lately. I first heard about the Traveler's notebook last summer, but never knew why it was so popular. I thought it was too free and messy for me. I thought it was more for artists and I didn't see myself as artsy really. So I never got myself around to buying one. It wasn't until the year was over and I had to put away all of my 2014 inserts from my Filofaxes and uncoiled…

When you have a Midori Traveler’s Notebook, you need inserts to write and draw in. Lots and lots of inserts! And if you’re a stationery nerd, you just want to make your own and see what…

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In this weeks DIY tutorial I will be sharing how to make your own Midori travellers style notebook cover. I am also sharing an embossing demo.

I’ve been looking into paper planners recently and kept seeing the mention of Midori journals and notebook inserts. Although it’s been around for a long time, I never actually understood what it was. The Midori Traveler’s Notebook is basically a leather cover with elastic bands inside that enable you to slip in and out saddle stitched inserts. This […]

After posting my rainbow paper free printable last week, I had to dive right in and make myself some journaling inserts. I’ve been seeing many artists using a very small sized journal for quick ideas and notes. Since I’m always running short on time, I figured a smaller notebook would be more approachable for my time constraints. The […]

Midori offer this accessory for the Traveler's Notebook: This sits behind your main notebook (or notebooks) and holds loose items. It is Midori refil number 020. It costs around £7 and comes in a packet like this: But it's quite easy to make one at home using an old file folder. Your folder can be A4, Letter, Legal or Foolscap size. Open it up and it'll look like this: That central fold will be the spine of our notebook insert. A Traveler's Notebook insert is 210 mm tall and 110 mm wide…