I came across your older video about this & immediately ran out to Michaels after I watched it. The leather really does feel VERY nice & I love my notebook 10xs more because I made it myself 😭❤️ I’m so proud of it lol. I trimmed mine as best I could to be standard size (the height of the leather is a little shorter than traveler’s company, but it does still fit & work with the standard size inserts.) I really want to make a pocket size next, so this tutorial is perfect timing! 👌
Thank you for the tutorials! I saw the older ones and went immediately to Michael's and made a passport size one, which I've been wanting. Saved some $ and love it bc I made it myself! ❤
Your older video inspired me to make a TN cover for my Hobonichi weeks. This past week I disassembled a FiloFax (compact) and used black leather to make a plotter(ish) organizer. Thank you for the inspiration!
If you want to get fancier you can add eyelets to the holes you created and also add a personal stamped design..i.e initials, florals etc. Just FYI Hobby Lobby also has some leather supplies. Anyhow I love your you can DIY attitude and journaling content..TYFS! ❣️✨BTW will you be restocking your journal?
Thank you so much for sharing the tips and watching! I'm currently working on a new edition zine for April. May be released in 2 weeks or so. :) Will share once it's launched!❤❤
I have saved your older videos of these and even bought all the supplies! Never had the courage to do it and I'm so happy you made another vid on it🥰 I also just saw the pre-order for the zine! I was sad I missed out on the first one so I ordered this one!!!
Hi Michelle , just received the Zine journal. Great design… and quality 🎆😊….. inspiring quotes and soothing colors !!! 😊🙃All the best Happy journaling ….enjoy the process 😉
Hello!! I’m thrilled to hear you enjoy the zine!! Yay! May you have fun filling it up and using it!! Hoping to have another edition out in April. Appreciate your kind and encouraging words! Your support means so much!❤️🙏🥹✨
Hello! I love how you made it. I am only just getting into travelers notebook and purchased one for about $30. But i think ill definitely try to make one myself after watching.
Great project and video! Thank you. You inspired me to pick up the supplies at Michaels. I took a chance and placed the order for local pickup at the store. They did their best in giving me the least scratched leather pieces they had in stock. I'm hopeful that the scratches can be rubbed with leather conditioner (mink oil) to minimize them. If not, I will consider it added character. Can't wait to try making these travel journals to hold watercolor paper inserts for urban sketching.
i watched your old video about this and actually made a standard and passport just last week!!! love this video - def recommend for everyone to check for deals! i got each for $5 bc of a sale :-)
Hello! First of all, great video! I decide to make my own after seeing your video, and I just got my leather (kind of hard to get in my country LOL). If I may ask a question, what are the difference and benefits for having the holes set up in the position you shown in this video, as oppose to having them in a straight line like TN?
I have always wondered why you would buy a Travelers leather cover when making one just like it is easy. Even for a non-leather worker. The cover actually requires no work as this video clearly demonstrates. Just a piece of leather and 15 minutes work.
I noticed their sheets are .5 cm shorter than a standard size. (Travelers notebooks are 22cm tall 25cm wide laid flat) Does it make a difference? I really wanna try this but I don’t want my inserts looking wonky
@@torres870rem not for me. All this was under $20 using the store coupon. Standard leather covers like these retail anywhere from $50-$100, depending on make and brand😉
Prices will differ where you live. For me, this whole thing cost me around $25. Once you have the tools, you're really just paying for the leather, which only cost me $9.
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I had no idea I could make my OWN traveler’s notebook covers!! Thank you SO much! This is exciting!
You are so welcome! Happy to help!🙏❤️❤️
I came across your older video about this & immediately ran out to Michaels after I watched it. The leather really does feel VERY nice & I love my notebook 10xs more because I made it myself 😭❤️ I’m so proud of it lol. I trimmed mine as best I could to be standard size (the height of the leather is a little shorter than traveler’s company, but it does still fit & work with the standard size inserts.) I really want to make a pocket size next, so this tutorial is perfect timing! 👌
Oh, I'm sooo happy to hear that!! Isn't is so fun and that much more special when you make it yourself!🥹❤This leather really is great!
I'm amazed at how easy and cheap it is, even though I go for cheaper alternatives usually...maybe I should give it a shot!
The hammer/knife combo is so cool! You always find the coolest gadgets!
Thank you! Using whatever gets the job done😅❤
This is great! Thanks for the tutorial. I was about to buy an expensive one online but it’s much more fun to make my own.
Happy to help! Hope you give it a try!
Thank you for the tutorials! I saw the older ones and went immediately to Michael's and made a passport size one, which I've been wanting. Saved some $ and love it bc I made it myself! ❤
It's always so rewarding to make something for yourself! 😊 Happy these videos were helpful!
Thank you for sharing your process! I am going to make one for an A5 as soon as the leather arrives!
Sweet of you to share this tutorial. Thank you!
Your older video inspired me to make a TN cover for my Hobonichi weeks. This past week I disassembled a FiloFax (compact) and used black leather to make a plotter(ish) organizer. Thank you for the inspiration!
That’s great to hear!! You’re so very welcome! Happy Journalings!❤️❤️🥰
If you want to get fancier you can add eyelets to the holes you created and also add a personal stamped design..i.e initials, florals etc. Just FYI Hobby Lobby also has some leather supplies. Anyhow I love your you can DIY attitude and journaling content..TYFS! ❣️✨BTW will you be restocking your journal?
Thank you so much for sharing the tips and watching! I'm currently working on a new edition zine for April. May be released in 2 weeks or so. :) Will share once it's launched!❤❤
I have saved your older videos of these and even bought all the supplies! Never had the courage to do it and I'm so happy you made another vid on it🥰 I also just saw the pre-order for the zine! I was sad I missed out on the first one so I ordered this one!!!
Hi Michelle , just received the Zine journal. Great design… and quality 🎆😊….. inspiring quotes and soothing colors !!! 😊🙃All the best Happy journaling ….enjoy the process 😉
Hello!! I’m thrilled to hear you enjoy the zine!! Yay! May you have fun filling it up and using it!! Hoping to have another edition out in April. Appreciate your kind and encouraging words! Your support means so much!❤️🙏🥹✨
Woooow!! Thanks for this tutorial! I've been thinking about making my own cover but wasn't sure how to go about it.
Hello! I love how you made it. I am only just getting into travelers notebook and purchased one for about $30. But i think ill definitely try to make one myself after watching.
Love it! You’re a great teacher!
Oh, you're too kind! Thank you!
Cannot wait to go to Michael’s! Thanks for sharing this ❤
A large crop-a-dile will also make your holes in this leather. No need to buy the punch if you have one. Great DYI project.
Yes, that could certainly work as well! Thank you!
This leather is my every day carry notebook *chef’s kiss*
Great project and video! Thank you. You inspired me to pick up the supplies at Michaels. I took a chance and placed the order for local pickup at the store. They did their best in giving me the least scratched leather pieces they had in stock. I'm hopeful that the scratches can be rubbed with leather conditioner (mink oil) to minimize them. If not, I will consider it added character. Can't wait to try making these travel journals to hold watercolor paper inserts for urban sketching.
I just bought a piece of natural undyed vegetable-tanned leather from Joann's and came back to watch your tutorial 😆
So awesome. This video is gold. Thanks for sharing!
I made a standard size inspired by you. This one ☝🏽 will by the next size for my pen & gear pocket notebook…so cute 🥰. Thanks for the tutorial!!!
Oh, yay!! Hope you enjoy using it! Thanks for watching!❤❤🥰
Thank you so much for this tutorial! I made a b6slim cover for my planner!!!
This is wonderful! Thanks for showing this! 💚
You are so welcome! Happy you enjoyed it!🥰
This is great, thanks ! I'm going to make covers for my Moleskines - which I had to buy after watching your videos 😄
i watched your old video about this and actually made a standard and passport just last week!!! love this video - def recommend for everyone to check for deals! i got each for $5 bc of a sale :-)
That’s wonderful to hear! And what a great deal you got!!❤️❤️
Well looks like I know what I will be doing this coming weekend.🙂
This is awesome. Thank you!
Brilliant! We don’t have a Michael’s in my town, but I can order it online 👍
Yes, you can find these online. I've included the exact brand in the description.☺☺
To remove the staples go from the other side. It will release the staples.
Great video! Thank you!
Glad you liked it! Thank you for watching!❤️
Brilliant.
Thank you so much for your share 🙏🙏
My pleasure, thank you for watching!🥰❤️
Love this!!! Thank you!!!❤
Thank you! Hope this was helpful and inspired you to create your own!❤
Shout out to you for having your question read on Goulet pens Fridays episode. I hope that was you or I am a dork.
Oh yes! That was my question!😀❤️ Thanks to that episode, I now have Drew’s fav Winter Spice ink on my radar.
Yay!! Glad to hear it.@@SeaweedKisses
I’m making one for every month of the year lol
Hello! First of all, great video! I decide to make my own after seeing your video, and I just got my leather (kind of hard to get in my country LOL).
If I may ask a question, what are the difference and benefits for having the holes set up in the position you shown in this video, as oppose to having them in a straight line like TN?
Great tutorial video! Do the Midori paper notebooks fit?
yeah, that's what I thought, the companies are making a lot of profit on something one can make themselves so easy
I have always wondered why you would buy a Travelers leather cover when making one just like it is easy. Even for a non-leather worker. The cover actually requires no work as this video clearly demonstrates. Just a piece of leather and 15 minutes work.
They claim quality of materials and handmade and whatnot...but yeah it's very pricy
Great video! Can’t wait to make one! Do you have a suggestion for an alternative to leather? Thank you! 😊
No, sorry. This is the only leather I use and prefer (due to price point, texture, and thinness). But I'm sure you can find other ones online/etsy
Wow!
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About how thick is the Michaels leather that you used. Does it say in the package??
I noticed their sheets are .5 cm shorter than a standard size. (Travelers notebooks are 22cm tall 25cm wide laid flat) Does it make a difference? I really wanna try this but I don’t want my inserts looking wonky
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Hi what size is the elastic
Hello. The elastic is 1mm in diameter
@@SeaweedKisses thank you
Interestingly, thats not how i use my staple remover. I use it for the other side of your staples haha
Yes, I use it that way too when removing staples from bulletin boards. But this way when trying to undo the prongs without ripping paper
@@SeaweedKissesthats why! thanks for the tips 👌
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If you do the math you pay more for all the accessories
@@torres870rem not for me. All this was under $20 using the store coupon. Standard leather covers like these retail anywhere from $50-$100, depending on make and brand😉
Great tutorial…..however by the time i bought all of this stuff…..could have bought a plain Travelers…….cheaper
Prices will differ where you live. For me, this whole thing cost me around $25. Once you have the tools, you're really just paying for the leather, which only cost me $9.
@@SeaweedKisses It’s a great video……actually a fairly simple device. I need a passport LITTLE bigger….will try this! Thank you!
Yes, but who makes one?
The rest are gifts, for about $9