How to make a Traveler's Notebook insert | Using Pattern Paper

Today I will be sharing a long awaited video on how I created my own Travelers Notebook insert using pattern paper. Oh and while I'm at it I will create a layout in my new handmade Travelers Notebook insert. Thank you so much for watching. If you enjoyed watching this video please give me a thumbs up and subscribe. I try to post a new video every Monday, Wednesday & Thursday.
My Travelers Notebook Insert Measurements
8.25 inches by 8.25 inches
When folded it would be 4 inches by 8.25
A standard Traveler's Notebook when folded is 4.5 inches by 8.5 inches
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[@DocumentedJourney]

This is AWESOME. Such a fun idea. I love how you included the white pages in the notebook too!! Thanks for sharing such a unique idea! YOU ROCK!!!

[@MyLittleJournal]

Documented Journey Oh thank you my dear friend 😘 I think the white helps you start somewhere. If it was pattern on pattern it would drive me crazy 😁

[@dolphinslife4724]

I have looked at a lot of Traveler Notebooks. Yours is the way I got a great understanding. Thanks.

[@MyLittleJournal]

Oh I’m so happy I can help dear ♥️

[@carolhodges9899]

What a sweet layout!! I love all the layers you used. Thanks for showing how to make your own TNs. This showed up on my feed today and I’m glad I chose to watch it.

[@MyLittleJournal]

Thank you so much dear friend ♥️

[@Lisa-ir1yb]

You said you're not great at it....stop it! That turned out beautifully. ❤

[@MyLittleJournal]

Oh thank you so much 🤗

[@christinek6082]

Stumbled across this today. Did not realise you made your own travellers notebooks. This is so fabulous, love it!

[@MyLittleJournal]

I sure did 😂 Thank you so much dear. I’m so happy you found this video helpful 🥰

[@BlackNekoHime]

I'm so glad this video is still up! This has been very helpful for me and thank you for having the measurements in the description box. I can't wait to make some of my own traveler's notebooks and document my past vacations. Thanks so much for sharing

[@MyLittleJournal]

You are very welcome!! It’s an old one and the video isn’t the greatest but I know it is helpful for a lot of crafters. I’m hoping to redo this video in the future 💕

[@xo.juliegm]

Love it! Such a pretty layout! Love the layers too!

[@MyLittleJournal]

+Julie GM Oh thank you a bunch Julie 🤗

[@debbieh4009]

I love watching people make inserts and yours turned out so well. What a pretty layout too!

[@MyLittleJournal]

Debbie H Oh thank you so much for your kind words 🤗 I'm so happy you liked the tutorial.

[@sharisstampinstudio9286]

Thanks for the tutorial Heba! I love the idea of being able to use my own papers to make my own notebook! Again, I love watching your videos, thank you for sharing with us!

[@MyLittleJournal]

+sharisstampinstudio Oh thank you so much 🤗 I'm so happy you enjoyed the tutorial and thank you for your awesome comment 😘

[@thepursuitof6372]

I just love your videos and the doilies! So fun and inspiring!

[@MyLittleJournal]

Thank you so much, Lisa ♥️

[@susanbrochu2173]

I really, really like the combination of white and patterned pages - it seems like it would give you a lot of flexibility when you make your spreads. And it's great to be able to personalize your notebooks too! Thanks so much for the tutorial!

[@MyLittleJournal]

Susan Brochu Thank you so much dear Susan. That's why I like having the white pages, it gives me a place to start. You need to make yourself one Susan. 😁😘

[@MugsyMakes]

I love this traveler's notebook, what an awesome layout.

[@MyLittleJournal]

Mugsy Makes Thank you a bunch 🤗 You are so kind 💕

[@michelleh.6363]

So pretty and what a fast layout!!! I like the TN paper, really a great paper pack to pick it from...👍💕😎

[@MyLittleJournal]

+Michelle H. Oh thank you a bunch dear Michelle. It really is a great paper pad 🤗

[@brendacooper7944]

Thanks for all your information. I don't have a long reach stapler so I punched holes & used embroider floss & sewed them together. Then used a blade to trim. I guess with practice it gets better. But for less than $5.00, it might be easier to buy the inserts. I didn't realize they were that cheap. But thanks, I will keep trying. I don't like to give up.

[@MyLittleJournal]

That’s still works. I know a lot of crafters that stitch their notebooks together. I’m so happy you tried this out 🥰

[@KayeFontenot]

This is SO awesome! Love that you used the paper with the pattern on one side! I've been sort of hard pressed to find TN's that I love so THANK YOU! I can totally do this 100 times over! :)

[@MyLittleJournal]

Oh my gosh thank you dear 🤗 I’m so happy that the video was helpful. Now you can make a bunch of TNs 😁💕

[@kimstevenson3303]

Such beautiful fabric, great match 🌷🌷🌸

[@MyLittleJournal]

Thank you so much ♥️

[@Aubergine87]

What a week! We got two Travelers Notebook tutorial

[@MyLittleJournal]

Dori LOL!!! Yup I felt like being generous this week 😁 Thank you so much Doris 🤗💕

[@brendacooper7944]

Love the floral paper

[@MyLittleJournal]

Thank you dear 🥰

[@JessicaGerald81]

Thank you! You make it look so easy!

[@MyLittleJournal]

Thank you a million dear Jessica 😘

[@JessicaGerald81]

@@MyLittleJournal You're welcome!

[@CraftyComeLately]

This is awesome. I haven't seen Traveler's Journal with scrapbooking layout type pages but why not! It looks great, it's fun to create and look back at later. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@MyLittleJournal]

Oh thank you so much 🤗 I hope you try it out they are perfect for scrapbooking layouts.

[@rigmorolsson4765]

Thanks for showing how to do a notebook! :) Love that paper pack, very pretty! :) Hugs!

[@MyLittleJournal]

+Rigmor Olsson Thank you dear Rigmor 🤗

[@kellyj.guzlas6854]

Thank you for sharing this and love how your page came out!

[@MyLittleJournal]

Oh thank you so much Kelster 🤗💕

[@waleskagalindo7437]

Great tutorial thanks for sharing!!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@MyLittleJournal]

You are so welcome dear 🥰

[@moonlightcabin9395]

What a beautiful photo, Heba! I agree about the white pages, having two pattern pages right next to each other might be too overwhelming. Lovely pages!

[@MyLittleJournal]

Moonlight Cabin Thank you so much April 🤗 I really like having white paper, it helps me start somewhere. Plus you don't feel restricted 🙂

[@malouben6740]

C'est ravissant je vous regarde depuis la France j'aime beaucoup ce que vous faîtes.😘

[@MyLittleJournal]

Thank you so much I’m so happy to help 🤗♥️

[@jassandhoney]

I watched this a while back and came back to it today. This is the best tutorial I've seen thank you for sharing.

[@MyLittleJournal]

Oh my gosh Jasmin thank you so much!! Girl you’re making me blush. I have a new tutorial coming soon on my channel. Keep an eye out for it. I think you might enjoy it 🤗💕

[@corinnecurtis5145]

Gorgeous! Love this!!

[@MyLittleJournal]

Corinne Curtis Oh thank you so much Corinne 🤗

[@dessireecarter4677]

Thank you are the first channel I came across that showed from beginning to end the way to use your own paper pad.

[@MyLittleJournal]

Oh you are very welcome!! 💕

[@tlembro]

Wonderful! Thank you!

[@MyLittleJournal]

Lynn Embro Thank you for watching 🤗

[@mandymelville2821]

Awesome tutorial, and a beautiful spread! Thanks for sharing!

[@MyLittleJournal]

Mandy Melville Oh thank you so much Mandy 🤗 That means so much to me coming from you 💕

[@amandagerges9319]

I would love to try this.. I love how it looks

[@MyLittleJournal]

Amanda Gerges Yes, please do. I would love to see how it turns out. Thank you so much Amanda for taking the time to watch and comment 🤗

[@trishhicks1020]

an idea I have never thought of

[@MyLittleJournal]

It’s definitely a great way to use your pattern paper.

[@loreedavis9592]

Love this! ❤️

[@MyLittleJournal]

+Loree Davis Thank you a million Loree 🤗

[@nissicardenas5435]

Wow...so beautiful

[@MyLittleJournal]

+Nissi Cardenas Thank you 🤗💕

[@gloriacopeland4866]

Binge watching yur videos for more great ideas TFS more GREAT ideas!!!

[@MyLittleJournal]

Yay!! Binge all you want. That makes me happy 😁💕

[@karithomason5924]

Awesome!!! Love this!!!

[@MyLittleJournal]

Kari Thomason Thank you dear Kari 😘

[@meghanfloyd6870]

Beautiful!!!!

[@MyLittleJournal]

Thank you so much dear 🤗💕

[@shellyhornbostel5932]

Fantastic video and layout Heba, I love it!

[@MyLittleJournal]

+shelly hornbostel Oh thank you dear Shelly 🤗

[@kathygeare5002]

So stinking cute!

[@MyLittleJournal]

Thank you so much ♥️

[@CraftyMilou]

Nice idea, making the TN insert with patterned paper! Love the lay-out :)

[@MyLittleJournal]

Crafty Milou Thank you dear 🤗 I'm so happy you liked it. Please share if you make your own 😁

[@LaurianneBoudoir]

Thank you for this video it's a fun idea! And I love your layout as always.

[@MyLittleJournal]

Laurianne Boudoir Oh thank you so much Laurianne 😘

[@carolynsfo]

You are great at it, sis! Thanks for sharing! You rock! Blessings, C.

[@MyLittleJournal]

+Carolyn Townes Thank you a million dear Carolyn 😘

[@ssd1453]

LOVE this!!!!!!

[@ssd1453]

You cut those flowers like a pro!! What scissors are those??

[@MyLittleJournal]

Thank you 😘

[@MyLittleJournal]

LOL!! I’ve been fussy cutting for a long time so it definitely helps needs some practice. I use either the Tim Holtz Scissors or American Crafts. I do add the links for my favorite scissors under My Favorite Crafty Things in the description box. You might find them in my recent videos

[@katemckay8791]

Gorgeousness Heba, love that floral paper!

[@MyLittleJournal]

Kate McKay Thank you a million my friend 😘

[@stephmahan6]

Amazing! Great job

[@MyLittleJournal]

Oh thank you Stephanie 🤗💕

[@KyraPace]

I love this TN!!! This is such a good idea to do!!! I think i need to make one too now! And i love the layout you made😍 this is so unique!!!! I am feeling so inspired!! Thank you💛

[@MyLittleJournal]

Kyra Pace Yes, you need to make one too Kyra. I know you would create beautiful layouts in it. Thank you my friend 😘

[@pamsnider1930]

Thank you for the tutorial. :)

[@MyLittleJournal]

Thank you for watching 🤗💕

[@mariep-MAPAT]

Hi Heba! Cute photo! I love the pink and grey/black together!

[@MyLittleJournal]

Marie P Thank you so much Marie 😘 I love that combo too 😁

[@teacupwithhoney]

This is a great idea for me I never use a travellers notebook for a journal. I always use a book. Im always inspired watch. Your video makes it easy to decorate with out breaking the bank. Thanks for sharing

[@MyLittleJournal]

Claudine aka Miesha Bradford Oh thank you for watching 🤗 I really love using what I have on hand and keeping it real. We all buy way to much supplies so we should try to be creative and use them. 💕

[@mau5982]

everything you do is so beautiful! You have me in love with your work ❤❤❤❤👏👏👏

[@MyLittleJournal]

Oh my gosh thank you so much for your kind words 😘💕

[@tamingbubbles527]

Such a great idea, thank you sharing. I am going to make myself one as well. I need to create a habit of taking a to picture or weekly to create memories!

[@MyLittleJournal]

Taming Bubbles Yes, you need to make one of these TN and create some memories. A good way to remember taking a picture a day is setting an alarm on your phone. That's what I do. Thank you you dear 🤗

[@Yupppd8866]

So clever! Plus you have more of the same paper to use on the other side to really tie it all together :)

[@MyLittleJournal]

Thank you so much ♥️ It’s definitely a great way to use your stash of paper.

[@Yupppd8866]

My Little Journal Thanks to the quarantine 😬😬 I now have time to go back and watch your earlier videos... I was feeling all cooped up and lethargic but now I have a burst of creativity 💕💕

[@lisarochon1905]

Great tutorial and your layout is beautiful! I will definitely try this out with some old paper from my scrapbooking days 💖

[@MyLittleJournal]

Oh thank you so much Lisa 🤗 I’m so happy that the tutorial was helpful. It’s definitely a great way to use up some of your old pattern paper 😁

[@MissCreativeMinx]

I haven't scrapbooked in a year but I have enjoyed watching all ur Dec videos. U are inspiring me to start being creative again. I want to start today by finding some flowers to fussy cut out during tv time. Thank you for the Jaymes Young recommend; he's great! Thank you for all you do and Best wishes for a Blessed Holiday Season.

[@MyLittleJournal]

Oh my gosh thank you so much dear!! Your words mean the world to me. I hope you get back to crafting in the new year and get your fussy cutting on too lol!! I wish you and your family a wonderful and merry Christmas 🤗

[@vickywilson1904]

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[@Maggita2015]

Your video was so simple to follow and I loved it 😊🌸👍 thank you!

[@MyLittleJournal]

Oh thank you Maggy 🤗 I hope you try it out.

[@KatiefromKatiesNestingSpot]

I love making my own inserts, I think I use more paper that way than on traditional layouts now. Making them can be addictive!

[@MyLittleJournal]

Katie's Nesting Spot I am following your foot steps Katie 😁 I want to start making more of my own TNs and I can see who it can be addictive 🤗 Thank you so much for watching

[@wtsteiny]

Love this

[@MyLittleJournal]

Thank you dear 🤗💕

[@ClaudiaSilva-wz3fk]

Wonderful layout and thank you for share the tutorial, dear Heba !!!!! Love, Cláudia

[@MyLittleJournal]

Claudia Silva Oh you are very welcome my friend and thank you for watching 😘

[@ClaudiaSilva-wz3fk]

😘

[@JustMeCreating]

Great idea 👍🏻 and a good way to use up some of those paper pads. (So I can buy more 😄)

[@MyLittleJournal]

Ann JustMeCreating LOL!!! Exactly we can buy more paper 😁 Thank you a bunch Ann 💕

[@barbaraberrios9668]

Hi wow i'm going to try to make one myself thank you for sharing and the layout came out beautiful 😍👍🏻👍🏻💕

[@MyLittleJournal]

Barbara Berrios Yay!! You have to share it on IG. I would love to see how yours turns out. Thank you sweet Barbera 😘

[@lorrainemcneil]

Are you kidding? Your not great at it? Your freakin awesome at it!!! I absolutely love this. I'm soooo happy I fell across your you tube channel somehow. What a great idea to use single sided patterned cardstock. Subscribed x

[@MyLittleJournal]

+Lorraine Mcneil Oh my gosh!! Thank you so much Lorraine. You are making me blush 😊 welcome to my channel and I’m so happy you enjoyed my video 💕

[@superfungrandmajenny1269]

Lovely!!!! Thank you for sharing. Just subscribed. :)

[@MyLittleJournal]

+Jenny C Thank you so much, that means so much to me 🤗💕

[@49lucky]

How cool is that I'm going to make one I have tons of paper

[@MyLittleJournal]

You go girl!! Go for it, it’s very easy 😁💕

[@sunnigrrl30]

What a fun traveler's notebook insert. I just stumbled across your channel and have subscribed!

[@MyLittleJournal]

+Dawn-Marie Kelley Oh welcome Dawn!! I hope you try it out, it really is a fun insert to work with.

[@LeaundraRoss]

Loved it once again. I always get great ideas from you. You make it look easy ;-)

[@MyLittleJournal]

+Leaundra Ross Oh thank you dear Leaundra 😘 Try it, it really is easy 😁

[@inlichtundliebe]

so wonderful ;-))

[@MyLittleJournal]

+Daniela Bloch Thank you Daniela 🤗

[@brendagarcia4.]

💯💕

[@MyLittleJournal]

♥️

[@kimpaine7390]

So happy I found this video! I want to start making my own inserts. The one question I don't see addressed in any of the videos I have found is should the cover be a thicker paper? Thank you for sharing! I love your pages!

[@MyLittleJournal]

Thank you so much dear. No I don’t use thicker paper but you can if you like. The thick paper makes it harder to staple though and flatten out

[@kimpaine7390]

That makes sense. Thank you!

[@kiraness4714]

I love this idea! I make all of my own inserts but I'm not clever enough to think to use pattern paper in them.

[@MyLittleJournal]

Kira Ness Girl I'm sure you are very clever. Believe me I see things that I'm like, WHAT how did I not think of that lol!! Thank you Kira for always leaving me great comments 😘

[@BeeHAPPy216]

This is the first TN video I've stumbled across and wow! I'm so excited to find out more. If you don't have a cover for it,what would you use to protect it from damage?

[@MyLittleJournal]

+BeeHAPPy216 I use covers now for my inserts. I felt like I needed to protect them so I use basic covers nothing fancy 😊 before the covers I just used to put them in a basket lol!! Hopefully they will last longer now in covers 🤗💕

[@MyCreativeLife]

Hey Heba , do you have a flip through of this TN? Do you have a preference between this one and a regular all white pages notebook?

[@The5blessings]

Awesome tutorial! Thanks for sharing:-) so you cut down 12x12 paper to 8 1/4 x 8 1/4? I’m going to try to make one:-)

[@MyLittleJournal]

Yes, it’s a great way to use your patterned papers. You should definitely try it 😁 Thank you dear 💕

[@sarahtoward3343]

Thanks for the super tutorial 😀. I've just bought a long arm stapler to make my own TN inserts. I'm struggling to get the staples in the right place. Have you got any tips???

[@MyLittleJournal]

Sarah Toward Omg!! I had that same problem. I just added a slim washi right over where the staples come out. Let the washi cover the edge so you can see where the head of the stapler is. I don't know if this made any sense lol! But if you cover the head with washi you can see from the side where that staple is gonna end up. I hope this was helpful 🤗 Thank you for watching 💕

[@renmo3974]

I made my first one tonight but my pages must not all be exactly the same size. Because when I stapled them together, some stuck out from the cover. I used a Fiscars blade to trim them but they don’t look very neat. Is there a trick I’m missing? I love yours, mine, not so much %!

[@MyLittleJournal]

Hi Lauren, they end up sometimes looking all wonky because they are tucked into each other. I use my trimmer to trim them down, it’s easier. I recommend you don’t use a lot of paper keep it around six papers per notebook and the thinner the paper the better ♥️

[@missyleevillalobos2123]

That was an awesome tutorial! What are the measurements of the pages you cut out?

[@MyLittleJournal]

Michele Walters Oh thank you so much Michele 🤗 the paper pad is 12x12 but I trimmed my paper to 8.25 by 8.25. So when you fold your notebook it would be around 4 by 8.25. I hope this answers your question 🙂

[@brendacooper7944]

What do you do when the sheets do not match up on the edge? Seems each sheet added sticks out farther on the outer edge!

[@MyLittleJournal]

I just use my tonic trimmer and trim them off 😁

[@abbyeemm9603]

Hi! How did you make the papers align perfectly? I tried everything but my papers don't align properly everytime i fold it

[@MyLittleJournal]

Hi Abby, I always recommend to cut your paper a bit larger then your notebook. So when you have that extra long paper you can always trim it. I find the more paper you add the more your paper won’t align. I always use an X-Acto knife to trim the edges if they don’t align. I hope this was helpful 🤗💕

[@abbyeemm9603]

Thank you so much. Will try this 😊

[@debbieclark3939]

Beautiful!!!

[@MyLittleJournal]

Debbie Clark Thank you so much 🤗