DIY Pocket Notebooks - Our First Try

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• DF

  @DFitchArt · 2 weeks ago · pinned

  Thanks for hanging for this first attempt! We had a blast making these, but we’re already thinking about the next batch. <br><br>Which vintage cover was your favorite? <br>If you make your own notebooks or carry pocket journals, drop your go-to paper recommendations and DIY tips below. <br>Let us know if you would like to see a video on how we made these.

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• A_

  @a_mozhet · 2 weeks ago

  I like making covers out of cereal boxes or other food packaging; they are strikingly vibrant and sturdy.

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• AN

  @anjichurch4406 · 2 weeks ago

  I have made my own for years. I put one coat of glossy mode podge to keep the cover from tearing.

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• DA

  @damonb143 · 2 weeks ago

  I just started making my own pocket notebooks too. Your’s turned out great! Would love to see a video in the future of your process for making them.

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• RO

  @rodoutdoors · 2 weeks ago

  That&apos;s awesome. Very clever using an old catalog. I&apos;ve been really digging your videos. Thanks for sharing 👍

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• PE

  @peppylady6426 · 2 weeks ago

  Fairly new here. I really like the note book you and your son made. I&apos;m oldest enough to remember Wards. It&apos;s amazing what one can journal with.

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• MC

  @mcdanielsw · 2 weeks ago

  I&apos;d like to see a video on how you made your notebooks. &nbsp;Very cool!

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• DR

  @DrCRAZYde · 2 weeks ago

  I make mine myself, too. I use 190g paper and a color laser printer with a single-sheet feed for the cover. Then I sew the notebooks together using a leather sewing machine—because a three-pack of original Field Notes costs 30 to 40 euros here in Germany.

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• DP

  @DPirate1000 · 2 weeks ago

  Those are awesome! &nbsp;I would buy them for sure. &nbsp;I love the old Montgomery catalog covers and they are one of a kind for sure. &nbsp;You should do some with your art work as well.

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• DA

  @DalimarBlackheart · 2 weeks ago (edited)

  Retired Fire Fighter? &nbsp;Thank you for your Service. &nbsp;I am a retired Central Station Operator - I dispatched you guys 🙂<br><br>Binding tape- apply it over the sewing, not under it. &nbsp;Prevents the stitching from snagging in your pocket, bag or purse.

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• TR

  @TraederPhoto · 2 weeks ago

  I like the catalog covers, and I appreciate your content. <br>I wouldn&apos;t mind seeing a video on how you make these.

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• TY

  @TylerMiller · 7 days ago

  These look great! We also started making our own. We found some cream colored paper from hammermill and it&apos;s working well. Haven&apos;t tried fountain pens with it though. Our covers are pretty basic, either some colored cardstock or we have some old scrapbooking cardstock laying around that has patterns on it that we are using. I still love me some Field Notes, but I also enjoy the process of making my own. And you said it, just playing and messing around, which is great for the mind and body.

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