How To Make YOUR OWN (MIDORI) Traveler's Notebook! SO EASY!

How To Make YOUR OWN (MIDORI) Traveler's Notebook! SO EASY!

Here's how I made these Traveler's Notebook in three different colors: black, brown, and tan.

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[theartesana]

Such a great idea! I recently bought a TN kit from Michaels on clearance and it came with 3 inserts for $5!

[SouthShorePaper]

That's incredible how quickly the undyed leather changed color. Thank you so much for sharing this DIY !!!

[luvnotvideos]

The difference in leathers is due to how they are processed.

The nude colored leather is a vegetable tanned piece - this means it was tanned using traditional natural ingredients and takes several weeks to complete. This type of leather is usually left undyed and is excellent for embossing, tooling and molding with water. When it comes from the factory already dyed, it is usually also processed to include oils and waxes to make it durable to use in harnesses, belts, and some personal accessories such as wallets and purses. However, while unorthodox, adding your personal lotion to the leather probably did it some good as this type of tanning can sometimes become very dry. Leather is skin, after all, and adding moisture back into it will only help it. Note - leaving this type of leather in the sun will naturally darken it as the UV rays can still "burn" the skin. The sun won't harm it too much, but will change the color and dry it out.

The colored leathers are probably chrome tanned - meaning they were processed using chemicals such as chromium, which is much faster to process and creates a very supple, strong leather. These types of leathers come from the tanneries predyed and are usually used in clothing, upholstery, and fashion accessories. Just like vegetable tanned leather, some chrome tanned hides are also treated with oils and waxes - often termed "pull up" leather - for added durability. Unless left in extreme weather, the regular untreated chrome tanned leather needs very little conditioning.

Both leathers are excellent, but are merely processed differently and are traditionally aimed at different industries. Glad you found a creative way to use them for your journals.

[MonoLake]

I have made two of these recently. I used Obenauf’s leather preservative on the outside and I treated the inside with Fjallraven Greenland wax using a heat gun. The wax gives some structure to the leather and a smoother interior surface. Before I add the Obenauf’s and the wax, I spray both sides with my favorite cologne and let it soak in, then apply the coatings. The scent will be subtle and last for many months. I do like the idea of the double elastic and relocating the closure to the spine. Thanks for the excellent video.

[sweettreatsoverload]

Wow this is exactly what i was looking for. Im going to stamp mine at a friends house. I have no need to order the original. Thanks so much.

[suzee_]

I'll be visiting Michael's tomorrow! Lol and can't wait to see your flip!

[TheHomesteadHer]

I love this! My 11 year old would love making her own to match mine! Thank you for sharing this!

[Writinggasm]

O. M. G. I'm in love with the traveler's notebook I just made after seeing your video, even more than if i had bought the name brand! And it took no time! Thank you so much!

[maibritton]

great hack and can be very personalized. I have been making my TNs out of vintage clutches and I use a Crop a Dile to punch holes in the fabric and use eyelets to keep the fabric from fraying. In addition, I dont tie my elastic for the inside bands, I use a 5X2mm ball chain connector so that the knot will not bulk up the TN or get in the way. Much Love

[ana-mariapetre]

For fusing the ends of elastics, get hold of some electricians heat shrink tubing, it's amazing and very sturdy

[SDXStudio]

Wow, what a great idea! Obv Traveler's Company books aren't exactly complex products, so it's great to see people out there making their own! I love the idea about putting the elastic on the spine as well.

[Planadayshay]

Thanks for this tutorial! Headed on vacation and this is such a cost effect way to preserve our memories!!!

[pamelaburke]

Beautiful! I recently saw an embossed piece of leather at Hobby Lobby that would make a beautiful TN cover. It was the only leather in that section of the store. Thanks for the inspiration!

[askNatasha]

I love the variations in leather colors! The 2016 is beautiful. But the DIY & their newer camel tone is also gorgeous. I walked away from TN a few years back but I recently decided to bring them into my mix of stationary. I have to say that this video was such a treat because TN covers are not cheap. I recently bought the passport starter kit & was like yikes because of the price. But seeing a DIY video… I’m going to be running to Michael’s after Christmas… or maybe I’ll put some of these items on my Christmas list! 😅🥰 Great video! ❤

[t.kuykendall]

Thank you. You're such a doll. I've been rockin with you for a while and it's always nice to see an upload from you. ❤️

[LaurenFairwx]

These are so cool! Thank you for showing us how you did it.

[tvb]

The Leather Tooling Piece (undyed) by Artminds from Michaels works great as a TN‼️👍🏽👍🏽 I’ve made a B6, A6 & Passport sizes. tfs🙏🏽💜

[brigitte]

Thank you for sharing this. Can you also name where you have this 3-Zipper-pouch? I really liked the material. Thank you 😊

[crystalgtv]

So glad you posted this ! After the last video I was wanting to make one !

[mscupcakedreamson]

Thank you so much! I’ve spent so much money on them, from different companies. I just bought one the other day and it’s not the size I wanted. I cut it and now I’m fighting with the edges. Lol! But, this’ll help me in the near future!