When I'm travelling I have to have a journal to jot down notes, observations, thoughts, anything that takes my fancy, plus space for photos and memorabilia.
I have started to make my own journals for this purpose and prefer to use long stitch bindings with soft wrap around covers.... The covers protect the book without making it too heavy. Long stitch binding allows plenty of room for photos and memorabilia. This particular journal is about 6"x4" with a suede wrap around cover. The cover is made from the sleeve of a suede jacket I found in a charity shop in Italy. And that ribbon is Nova Scotia tartan, as that is where is started my trip.
This book was a bit of an experiment... I love to mix papers, especially for a travel journal, so this book was a "test run" with various papers... Plain, lined, patterned, scrapbooking cardstock, transparencies, and even a piece of craft foam!
The papers are all roughly 6"x4" when folded. The patterned paoers are ideal for adding photos and bits and pieces that I've picked up as I travel... maps, bus tickets, flyers and leaflets, coasters, business cards... even a Canadian Maple leaf!
Here are some recent photos I shall be adding to my journal, sorry it's a poor quality shot... The light isn't the best this afternoon.
