Sketchbook Cover by John Hendrix
I love this sketchbook cover: From accidental mysteries: John Hendrix Sketchbook Cover.
Tag Archives: handmade
Design Sojourn Reinvents the Sketchbook
I’m sure many of us notebook freaks have often imagined creating the perfect notebook– something that would take elements of notebooks you like and combine them, or somehow correct flaws, or else customize a notebook that is perfect for your exact needs. Here’s an interesting series of posts from a designer who did just that, … Continue reading Design Sojourn Reinvents the Sketchbook
Vinyl Collective Handmade Notebooks
These look pretty cool, but unfortunately you probably can’t buy one! They seem to have sold out, but hopefully they’ll be back, as they seem to make new batches every so often. For those who cringe at the thought of cool old records being re-purposed this way, here’s a note from the makers at Vinyl … Continue reading Vinyl Collective Handmade Notebooks
E-Sidora: Handmade Notebooks from Croatia
Isidora from Croatia wrote to say hello and tell me about her handmade notebooks and cards, which are adorable! I liked this shot of the notebook-making process: As of 2017, her site no longer seems to be active, unfortunately…
BLACK FRIDAY
As for the other kind of Black Friday, if you can’t handle visiting stores today, do your holiday shopping online using these links and a small commission from your purchases will help support this site: Notebook Stories Store — my collection of notebooks and other favorites available via Amazon Amazon — everything else at Amazon … Continue reading BLACK FRIDAY
Bright Ideas Notebooks by Albertine Press
Here’s some really cute notebooks featured at Design Inspiration– I love the colors & images. If you’re in NYC, they sell these at ABC Carpet & Home, but be prepared to gasp when you see the price– I didn’t actually jot it down when I saw them, but it was either $23 or $26 (for … Continue reading Bright Ideas Notebooks by Albertine Press
Purse Notebooks at That’s So Cuegly
“Cuegly,” for those who don’t know, means “ugly enough to be cute.” I’ll let you be your own judge of where these fall on the attractiveness scale… but they’re quite unique! And at the link below, you can learn exactly how to make one. THAT’S SO CUEGLY!: PURSE NOTEBOOKS!!! {{tutorial}}.
Handmade Journal by 7 Loaves
I love the look of this notebook: I happened to stumble across it on Amazon, where the description is pretty minimal: 50 pages Handmade paper Black Ink & Cream Paper Hand Inking The 7 Loaves website is equally uninformative as to the size, but claims it can be slipped into a pocket.
On Etsy: Celestefrittata Magical Notebooks
Another Etsy seller with some cool stationery products: Celestefrittata. These notebooks have a lovely aged look to them, almost like an old children’s book with a decorated binding. Via Paper Crave: Celestefrittata Magical Notebooks.
Reware Vintage Notebooks
Notebooks made out of old record album covers! They’re even refillable. Find out more at Reware Vintage notebooks | Design Hole Online.