I just LOVE my Hobonichi as an everyday Sketchbook-to capture everyday Memories in small Sketches along with some Journaling-for me that’s the perfect daily dose of Creativity and the Memory-Keeper (formerly known as Scrapbooker *lol*) inside of me is thrilled as well . . . BUT . . . and yes-there is a BUT . . . what really bothered me was the fact, that the Hobonichi has dated Pages . . . 1 Page per Day . . . which is nice . . . as long as you keep up and do a daily entry . . . but there are those Days where you do not find the time to sketch & journal-or where you just do not feel like sketching & journaling (yes-those Days exist too *lol*) . . . and then . . . you fall behind . . . pressure builds up . . . you need to catch up . . . because you do not want those empty Pages inbetween-right? This results in pressure-more and more-and in the end I found (as so often) that it is NOT the ferfect system for me because of this . . . as with everything that you need to do on a regular / daily base (like Project Life etc.)-it is hard for me to keep it up over a long period of time-but the perfectionist inside of me feels that I NEED to keep up-because all or nothing-empty / skipped Pages are not a real Option for me . . . which-sooner or later-results in frustration.
Why am I telling you all of this? To make a long story short-I LOVED the Hobonichi-and I especially loved the Paper . . . oh this Paper . . . the Tomoe River Paper . . . it is a realy Love Story! If you ever journaled / sketched / have written on this Paper you know exactly what I am talking about . . . this thin, delicate Paper-onion skin like-and how crinkly & wrinkly it gets once you have filled the Pages with Watercolor, Ink etc. . . . I just LOVE it . . . love the feel of it-love the SOUND of it (yes-call me crazy . . . I know I am not the only one *wink*) . . . and I finally-after a lot of searching-found the missing puzzle piece to turn my Love for Hobonichi AND the Midori Travelers Notebook System into my personal Unicorn . . . I found the MUCU Notebooks in an Online Shop (here at Luiban-if you are in Germany)-they are made out of the Tomoe River Paper (YAY) . . . so I finally an combine my beloved Travelers Notebook System with those Books to sketch & journal in . . . SO SO EXCITED!
So I made myself two Canvas Travelers Notebooks and filled them with the MUCU Booklets-and I am a happy little Camper over here . . . I think I found my Unicorn-and named it HoboDori *lol* . . .
here is a quick Setup- / Flip Through Video for you so get a better idea of what my HoboDoris look like, what I use them for and what type of Booklets they hold . . .
And because so many asked for some Detail-Views here are some more CloseUp-Shots for you . . .! Hope you will enjoy looking at them & maybe they inspire you to create your very own HoboDori . . .
LOVE these journals- just made a paper-dori last week and am going to make a fabric one myself-really great job!
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Your journals are beautiful. I was wondering how the booklets are held into place? Is it with the elastic closure? Carla
Yes, the Booklets are held into place with an elastic cord (just as with the traditional Midori Travelers Notebooks)!
Thank you for sharing your talent and ideas. I found these and think they are the slim size – no trimming necessary and a reasonable price for three. Cannot wait to try this paper as I also like to work with fountain pens and ink along with watercolor.
http://www.nanamipaper.com/products/kokuyo-tomoe-river-idea-b6-3.html
Awesome – thanks for sharing. This is a different Size than the Midori Regular Size, but definitely another interesting size and a good Price …
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I’m a big fan. I’ve taken some of your online classes.
Thank you Gail – so happy to hear that!
Where can we get these canvas hoboniches? If you made them are you going to sell them or maybe do a totuorial on how to make them.
I don’t plan on selling those – but if you search Etsy you can find many handmade Travelers Notebook type of Planners there made out of Fabric, Canvas, Leather etc. – maybe that’s an option to check out!
I enjoyed!! A lot! Like every time you are so kind to show your pages!! I love love love your Midobonifaudori-chi 😉 Unfortunatly I’m not in Germany!! But I wonder to buy a Midori or an Hobonichi (or both 🙂 because of you llooolll. Big thanks to you Andrea to sharing your wonderful work! This afternoon I’ll sketch quick and simple tulips!! Have a good day!
I would love a class on how to make the journal covers.
Your work is beauteous.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful talented art
Wow!!!!! I hope u sell your midori things. Fab!
Do you have a video or tutorial of you making the TN? They are beautiful and I am inspired to make my own too!
Love, Love,Love your journals and your artwork!!!
Where do I find theTomo River paper notebooks?? I live in U.S. in Sacramento, California??
Would you consider selling your beautiful canvas hobodoris ? I love them!!
Love the journals and your thoughts. you are a natural!!