Midsize Expandable Travel Journal, Smash Book or Art Journal with Custom Map, deals Pockets and Envelopes, Scrapbook, Notebook

Measuring a little more than 5.5 x 7.5, this middle sized journal is neither too large nor too small but just right! It will suit a traveler going on something more than a week but less than a month or who just needs space for lots of writing and photos. It's compact enough to take wherever you go but still holds lots of photos, mementos and memories. The unique spine expands to accommodate the bulk of additions.

All of my travel journal designs are thoughtfully created to include space for photos and writing, with pockets and envelopes for mementos -- all made of quality acid-free materials to carefully preserve the your travel stories.

Specs:

Size: 5-1/2" x 7-1/2"
Pages: 40 (80 front and back) made from heavy weight 250 gsm French made paper, hand torn for a soft deckled edge
Covers: New Davey board cut to size and covered with prints of a vintage map. Front cover features a window for your photo or printed text to show through as cover design. Window is optional, so let me know if you'd rather forego it in favor of showing the entire map
Concertina Spine: expandable Pendaflex hanging file adjustable from 1" to 3" in width
Pockets and envelopes: four pockets and envelopes made from manilla catalog and coin envelopes. (Please see photos)
Tabs: twelve tabs made from index cards for gluing in postcards, photographs, etc.
Spine and Fore edge Closures: African trade beads and waxed Irish linen thread

Any maps or design that you see throughout my shop can be used on any of the three basic designs you can see here:https://www.etsy.com/shop/FreeRangeBookbinding?ref=l2-shopheader-name§ion_id=20410088

Perfect for:

-A traveling artist who likes to work small and keep their book at hand. The heavy paper won't bleed through, even with juicy markers. It curls a deals bit when very wet with paint but will dry flat. Note the paper is classified as printmaking paper, NOT watercolor paper.

-One who likes to glue things in as they journal, as the heavy paper will take lots of glue and additions, while the spine will expand to accommodate the bulk. No more journals bursting and the seams and splaying open!

-Of course the 80 blank pages are great for writing too!

This listing is for ONE journal. Three are shown to illustrate the variety available.

Please note the last two photos show the book with three buttons on the spine, which is the actual current configuration of the book. Thanks for your patience while I wait for a good photo to take the place of the current main photo. All the other details are represented accurately in the other photos.

NOTE: This is a custom made item that will be made to order for you with the maps of your choice. See current processing time under the Shipping & Policies tab where it says "Ready to Ship in . . . ". If you have a short deadline, please contact me before ordering to be sure I can accommodate you.

Visit my shop for more creative offerings: http://www.etsy.com/shop/UsefulBooks

**International buyers are responsible for customs fees and tariffs. I will combine shipping for multiple items.

Custom made items cannot be returned, so please carefully review the details of the item prior to ordering. I am always happy to clarify and discuss which of my travel journals may serve your purposes best, so please feel more than free to contact me!***I'm sorry but because of packaging regulations, I no longer ship to Germany.***