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 […]