DIY Traveler’s Notebook Accessories
Hello there =)
My traveler’s notebook obsession passion continues as I find lots of DIY’s to embellish and enhance my newest companion.
If you’re using a traveler’s notebook, or any planner/journaling system, you know it’s imperative to have a place for your writing instruments and something to mark your spot with.
I received a Midori brand pen loop for Christmas and bevy of adorable paper clips (penguins and squirrels). The loop was too big for the Bic pen I like to use and there was no easy way to carry the paper clip boxes all the time.
I needed something slimmer, both in the loop and bookmark arena. Pinterest and You Tube didn’t let me down. I whipped up my DIY Traveler’s Notebook Pen Loop & Bookmark in less than 30 minutes.
DIY Traveler’s Notebook Bookmark
For your bookmark, all you need is a length of elastic and some hot glue. Measure around your notebook to find your length. I over estimated with my standard Midori brand notebook and used 18 inch piece which had a bit of excess. The next few I made I used 15-16 inches and stretched the elastic more.
Fold over and glue down one end of the elastic. Just to make it pretty =)
DIY Traveler’s Notebook Pen Loop
Pen Loop Supplies
- Elastic
- Binder clip
Measure a length of elastic. Your length will be determined by the barrel of your favorite pen/pencil.
Initially, I folded over the edges before making the loop. BIG MISTAKE. The clip body was too fat and it was difficult to open the clip. I don’t recommend making a pretty edge on this one.
Apply a dot of glue to the side of the binder clip. Adhere elastic getting the edge of elastic as close to the opening part.
Repeat on the other side. I DO recommend checking the loop size with your favorite pen before gluing the 2nd side. Trim if need be =)
The Finished Product!
What a perfect pair of place holders! My pen loop is currently secured to my MTN leather cover, not a notebook, but you get the idea.
I’m forever taking notes and can never find my place, I loose little traditional bookmarks and stickynotes fall off. This is brilliant!
Thanks Stella! I found a tutorial in one of my several traveler’s notebook groups I’m in. I love them! They double as headbands too ;)
I’ve been struggling with how to do a pen loop, but you just answered that question. Thank you. It’s an excellent hack.
You are very welcome! I can’t stop making them now. I’m putting pen loops on everything!
Great idea!! Thanks for sharing at Inspire Me Mondays!
Thanks Emily! Always a great party at Inspire Me Mondays!
Enjoyed this post, Sarah! I’m going to Italy in a couple weeks and making these are on my to-do list. Cheers!
How fun! Have a great trip and enjoy your new travelers notebook accessories =)
Looks awesome. Love the personal touch.
Thanks for linking up to Marvelous Monday on Smart Party Planning.
Thank you and thanks for hosting your party!
Genius! I love that you can customize these to make everything match, too! Thanks so much for sharing your creative post at Together on Tuesdays :)
Thanks Lisa! I’ll be back to see who else showed up later this week =)
What a nice little project… adds a feature that is quite helpful… and looks easy also. Thank you. :)
Thank you =) It was super easy to do. A couple measurements, snips and little bit of glue.
Great idea… It seemed like it should be easy to make, but your instructions make it a piece of cake! One question, what kind of glue did you use? Hot glue, fabric glue, industrial epoxy? ;-) Just curious…
thanks!
Thanks Suzanne! Super easy to make. I used hot glue. the bands have held up great, the pen clips have had to be re-glued… I should find a better glue for them and update this post.