Homemade Midori Travelers Type Notebook

[StyloBug33]

After reading a lot on the Midori Travelers Notebook, I decided to order one for myself and one for my husband. We are going to be going on four trips in the next few months and I thought it would be fun to have an actual "travelers" notebook. They also look pretty cool. After ordering them, I started watching a bunch of video reviews and decided to use some of the scrap leather I had around to make something similar. I cut the leather to the proper size, put little tiny slits on the ends to hold the elastic, and added some elastic my daughter found. When the Midori notebooks arrived, I found that I didn't do too bad. Here are some photos.

 

Mine is the bright purple one and the Midori is the black one.

 

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The Midori one is quite a bit nicer, but considering the one I made was much less expensive and purple, I'm pretty satisfied.

[betsypreston]

"and purple." Indeed!

 

Most excellent. LOVE your notebook!!!!!

[maryannemoll]

How adorable! Great job! I love it!

[StyloBug33]

Thanks guys

 

I made a few modifications to my purple one and my daughter and I made a small passport size for her. On mine, I changed the elastic holding the paper to the leather and made a small leather band to go around it and hold it together. My daughter used a silver elastic for her.

 

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[Arson]

Those are really nice notebooks you made. I've just made my first faux midori notebook as well. I'm really happy with the results.

 

Faux Midori Traveler's Notebook

[Colors]

How do you like the Midori paper for Fps? I am considering ordering one from Goulet's and soliciting feedback from FP Forum members.

 

Thanks!

[sumidero11]

It has given me much envy. I'm trying to make my own. I'll post when I get it

[jesse.bo]

Thanks guys

 

I made a few modifications to my purple one and my daughter and I made a small passport size for her. On mine, I changed the elastic holding the paper to the leather and made a small leather band to go around it and hold it together. My daughter used a silver elastic for her.

 

http://i1114.photobucket.com/albums/k526/stylobug33/Pens%20and%20Paper%202013/notebooks/BD03BB8F-82B7-43EE-AF49-86FCB30BD10D-7900-0000047E463EB00C_zps4debd64b.jpg

 

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Wow, I love the purple and green together. Dare I say it evokes an image of the joker costume in the new Batman? Love it!

[Kiwi Scribe]

After reading a lot on the Midori Travelers Notebook, I decided to order one for myself and one for my husband. We are going to be going on four trips in the next few months and I thought it would be fun to have an actual "travelers" notebook. They also look pretty cool. After ordering them, I started watching a bunch of video reviews and decided to use some of the scrap leather I had around to make something similar. I cut the leather to the proper size, put little tiny slits on the ends to hold the elastic, and added some elastic my daughter found. When the Midori notebooks arrived, I found that I didn't do too bad. Here are some photos.

 

Mine is the bright purple one and the Midori is the black one.

 

http://i1114.photobucket.com/albums/k526/stylobug33/Pens%20and%20Paper%202013/notebooks/10ED8A11-BF31-4958-A207-F61C3A1F3518-7900-000004298C269B83_zpsc7fd98b0.jpg

 

 

 

 

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The Midori one is quite a bit nicer, but considering the one I made was much less expensive and purple, I'm pretty satisfied.

 

 

 

Absolutely brilliant!! :clap1:

 

 

 

I am soo envious of anyone with craft skills like the ones you have demonstrated here.

 

Love the purple and green...they just go together so well.

 

 

 

Long may you enjoy your endeavours, and take pride in your accomplishments. Thanks for sharing this with us all.

[mnkygrl7]

After reading a lot on the Midori Travelers Notebook, I decided to order one for myself and one for my husband. We are going to be going on four trips in the next few months and I thought it would be fun to have an actual "travelers" notebook. They also look pretty cool. After ordering them, I started watching a bunch of video reviews and decided to use some of the scrap leather I had around to make something similar. I cut the leather to the proper size, put little tiny slits on the ends to hold the elastic, and added some elastic my daughter found. When the Midori notebooks arrived, I found that I didn't do too bad. Here are some photos.

 

Mine is the bright purple one and the Midori is the black one.

 

The Midori one is quite a bit nicer, but considering the one I made was much less expensive and purple, I'm pretty satisfied.

 

 

Very nice! "Clean", professional and DIY. I love the purple; very regal.

 

I am fond of the Staples Arc/Levenger Circa but wanted it customized and upcycled/recycled, so I made my own(see attachment).

 

It has a combo of blank paper, Cornell note paper, and narrow college ruled (the latter two home-printed) for different types of writing (brainstorming, planning, notes). The cover is a sturdier than usual shoebox.

 

I also made a 3 X 5 upcycled/recycled notepad, see my signature (Etsy store link).

 

Happy Making!