![]() Vellum may be my absolute favorite part of the entire planner. So you can still use your glittery cardstock… it will just be wrapped in plastic! Soooo a little more water proof. Of course, a plastic dashboard can be left completely clear but most come with a little pocket where you can tuck a decorative piece of cardstock or scrapbook paper to customize your inserts. So it’s the perfect way to add a little glittery fun to your TN! ![]() Of course, a piece of cardstock is more like a paperback cover while a plastic dashboard is more like the hardback cover… but you get the idea.Ī cardstock cover is an easy, inexpensive, fun way to protect your inserts… most craft stores have rows of cardstock and you can even buy individual pieces for a couple quarters. If you’re looking for a little extra protection a dashboard is the perfect answer.Ī dashboard is literally a protective piece of cardstock or plastic that wraps around your insert and acts like a hardback cover would for a book. At the end of the day if you’re looking for the bare minimum you can have in your planner a cover and inserts is the answer. Likewise if you like to change out the theme of your planner each month (or quarter!) then your inserts won’t get as much wear and tear and are probably fine. Now that’s not always an issue… if you’re using your planner mainly at home, on your desk, then your paper inserts are probably fine. Here’s the thing… 9 times out of 10 your inserts are made of paper and easy to smudge, tear and fall victim to the wear and tear of daily use. I have a little post on 48 things to keep track of in your planner that you probably haven’t thought of yet it if you’re trying to think of ideas.ĩ times out of 10 a weekly insert is the first thing you need but here’s a list of inserts that may be just what you need! Inserts for Your Travelers NotebookĪlright so you have your inserts in place and you’re ready to rock. When adding your inserts take a look at what you typically plan or what you need to track and go from there. The tricky part about Travelers Notebooks is just because you have four elastics doesn’t mean you can only add four notebooks… with a jump band you can take one string and add up to three notebooks. Once you pick your cover it’s time to add the inserts! Depending on the size of your spine (regular or wide) and the number of elastics in your notebook (typically 1, 2, 4 or 6) you’ll be able to add anywhere from 1 insert to 8. Here’s a couple suggestions: fabric covers, faux leather covers, covers that are available at craft stores so that you can look over them! BONUS FREEBIE! If you’re looking for an insert to help test out sizes just scroll to the bottom of this post! You can snag my FREE Notes Inserts in a couple different designs to check out which one is your perfect option. Print an insert or two (or buy a couple) and test out the writing space before purchasing a cover… an insert is much less expensive to replace if you end up hating the size. Pick an inexpensive cover that you don’t mind replacing if it doesn’t turn out to be the right size for you. ![]() If you’re just starting out you have a couple of options. Of course, there are a million different sizes for planners in general but when it comes to travelers notebooks and the custom inserts they require picking the perfect size from the beginning. Some notebooks come with a standard pocket setup while others allow you to pick pocket/no pocket or even the configuration.Ĭan you see what I’m talking about yet!? The endless possibilities for customization here! Even the pockets can be added or taken away depending on the brand of TN you end up purchasing. Just take a look at this travelers notebook cover! At the bare bones your cover will be a bit of leather (plastic, fabric, cardboard, faux leather, etc) with strings in the middle. So if you’re thinking of using a travelers notebook as your main planner here’s all the info you’ll need to set it up! Then you can take it a step further and either leave it at the basics or add in all of the decorations you want. Since a travelers notebook starts with a blank cover and a couple of strings you can add the inserts that make the most sense for your life. There are a million different planner styles but a travelers notebook is absolutely customizable so it’s perfect for someone who wants a planner as unique as they are. It’s a bit like having sparkly-shiny-squirrel syndrome where you want to have allllll the sparkly things, all the pretty planners, all the bits and bobs! But at the end of the day your planner is only as functional as you make it! For anyone jumping head first into the world of planners there are a million questions.
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