If you love paper products, journaling, or notebooks in general, this is the article for you!
Whether you need notebooks that are customized with a name or monogram for journaling, or you just want to have something different to brighten up your back-to-school shopping, these indie designer notebooks and journals will fit right into your notebook collection.
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Strawberries and gingham.
This cute blue gingham and strawberries notebook is small enough to carry with you, and it’s a cute country look that’s perfect for a summer journal. They also come in other colors and in solid backgrounds.
I bought one of these and the print quality is excellent, the cover is sturdy, and the paper is thick enough that it doesn’t bleed through. Very nice! You can get one on Zazzle here: Strawberry notebooks.
Teal flowers.
Add a touch of nature to your note-taking with these flower notepads. Choose lined or blank pages for jotting down notes, journaling, or sketching, and personalize them with a name or phrase to create a thoughtful gift for Mother’s Day, a teacher, or a special treat for yourself.
Retro daisies notebooks.
This retro daisies style notebook can be personalized with your name or a phrase when you customize it before purchasing. It also comes in a variety of colors. You can see the whole collection here: Retro Daisy Notebooks.
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Visual illusion notebooks.
This illusion notebook cover will make people look twice! The Urban Decay aesthetic draws inspiration from the visual and emotional qualities of abandoned, deteriorated, and neglected urban spaces. Find beauty in the gritty, imperfect remnants of the built environment.
Rainbow notebook with faux glitter.
This faux glitter hearts notebook can be personalized to add your name or a message. It’s a pretty look for a gift or for yourself.
Funny but truthful cover message.
This collection of pastel notebooks has a funny yet truthful message on the cover, and a customizable name. It comes in purple, green, and pink. See the full collection here.
Printed torn paper illusion notebook.
This notebook from The Scrapologist’s Urban Decay collection has an illusion image of torn paper on the cover. It’s a pretty look that looks like ocean and ice until you look closer!
Cute hand drawn pink frogs and lily pads.
This cute notebook has hand drawn frogs and lily pads in pastel shades of pink and green. Perfect for a frog lover or anyone who likes the color pink.
Marble and gold monogram notebook.
This pretty monogram notebook can be customized on Zazzle. It has pink and purple marble patterns with gold details. It’s a very feminine look, and you can also find it in different colors.
Purple flower photography notebook.
This series of flower photography notebooks has colorful floral designs and customizable names. Check them out on Zazzle.
Exposed bricks.
This notebook from The Scrapologist’s Urban Decay collection has a photo of an aged brick wall on the cover. It’s a cool, urban look that’s grungy and pretty at the same time.
Monogram peony notebook.
This notebook with a photo of peony petals in a magenta pink color has a personalizable monogram that you can edit. Pretty for someone who likes pink or flowers, or both!
Liquid gold notebook.
This notebook has a customizable name and year, and a cover that features a gold and mother of pearl design in shades of pink and blue.
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Red roses notebook.
This pretty notebook that has red roses on the cover is nice for a Valentine’s Day gift, or to use any time of the year that you want to have a pretty writing accessory.
Do Not Enter sign notebook.
This notebook from the Scrapologist would be good as a gift for a teenager who wants to send a clear message for people to mind their own business. It has a photo of a do not enter sign that’s been weathered and texturized.
Art collage notebook.
This blue art collage notebook cover will give you a lot to look at. It’s an unusual and artistic design based on an original piece of artwork.
Blue junk journal.
Get ready to swoon over this charming Blue Floral Junk Journal! Bursting with a whimsical mix of journal cards, tags, ephemera, envelopes, and vintage playing cards, this soft-covered treasure is a must-have for any quirky collector. Trust me, you won’t find a more delightful journal anywhere else (I checked LOL!). This limited-edition journal is loaded with interesting tags for you to create an interesting collection of your thoughts and memories.
Laminated cover, spiral bound with white elastic closure.
- 58 pages —> a mixture of papers including card stock, vintage book pages, ledger paper and digital pages I have printed.
- 90+ tags of various sizes
- 8 envelopes
- 6 vintage playing cards
- 2 vintage photographs
- 27 loose papers/cards
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Colorful flowers notebook.
This little notebook is decorated with hand-drawn flowers based on vintage feed sack designs. It’s a cheerful pattern that will brighten up your school day or journaling time.
Marbled red name notebook.
This notebook has an abstract red design on the cover that’s reminiscent of flowers or a marble pattern. Edit to add your name to it to make it personalized.
Handmade writing journal.
This handmade journal features a colorful soft cover; and the spine is adorned with ribbon, colorful threads, lace, and silk. This book includes 8 hand-sewn signatures that lay flat, ensuring a smooth surface for your writing or drawing.
Journal details
- 96 pages of Mohawk Superfine White Smooth paper
- 28 lb. (105gsm) paper is perfect for writing and drawing
- measures about 5.25 x 7.75 inches
The pages are a heavier weight smooth writing paper, making it suitable for many types of inks. Great for journaling, doodling, or creating detailed sketches.
Custom Irish harp notebook.
This notebook has the Irish flag and a vintage Irish harp with a customizable name. Make it your own with your name, or a custom message.
Upcycled journals.
Nancy Halverson, owner of Court Street Journals, says: I reimagine book covers from literary classics into working journals. I use both handmade paper and upcycled paper. Each page is embellished in some small thematic way. Each is a one-of-a-kind creation.