Setting up my traveler's notebook into a functional wallet, customisation ideas and tips

I love using the traveler's notebook passport as a wallet, it has customisable inserts, perfect sizes, and can grow with your needs. In this video I'll show you my current setup and all the inserts that I am using.
Please share if you have more insert ideas :)
xx marc
Mentioned:
Note: with the Kubo & Lucy links, you can get further 20% off with code "Marcela20"
Traveler's notebook brown: amzn.to/4caE7Yg
Card plastic insert:
(TN with 2 card slots) kuboandlucy.com/products/trav...
(4 card slots) amzn.to/4a6PyOM
Canvas insert: (moterm) amzn.to/49PS4Jp
unfortunately the traveler's notebook version is hard to find :(
Kraft folder: kuboandlucy.com/products/trav...
Midori pen loop: amzn.to/3v45F0B
Traveler's notebook passport monthly:
(date free) kuboandlucy.com/products/trav...
(2024) kuboandlucy.com/products/trav...
Connecting band: kuboandlucy.com/products/trav...
Muji passport memo: amzn.to/4a7Af8k [if you have a muji where you are, consider going in person to get it, cause this is quite expensive online :( ]
Uniball one P pen: kuboandlucy.com/search?q=unib...
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Thinking of you book: tinyurl.com/2a8ao2gc
PET tape binder storage: amzn.to/3wBf0KD Inserts only: amzn.to/45OPNeU
Muji undated planner: amzn.to/33cK8Sz
Kokuyo refillable glue tape: amzn.to/3eGopoG
Kokuyo herinacs: amzn.to/3b79aXK
Traveler's Company pocket book (for ephemeras): www.jetpens.com/TRAVELER-S-CO...
Muj 0.38 Pen: amzn.to/3pmYCdt
Pentel Fude Touch: amzn.to/3jqCwCe
MT Washi clips: amzn.to/33hrwBb
MT Washi pin: amzn.to/3l1kIxv
Renapur leather conditioner: amzn.to/3H9t83o
Products from my shop:
Journal inserts: www.etsy.com/au/shop/Marcsmel...
Handmade ephemera inserts: www.etsy.com/au/shop/Marcsmel...
Favorite brands:
Pion: tinyurl.com/26xxnw36
Freckles tea: tinyurl.com/yks4dp4t
Mr. Eggplants: tinyurl.com/2adx2265
Meow illustrations: tinyurl.com/23gmkep2
Somesortoffern: tinyurl.com/27mm6y84
LOI Design: tinyurl.com/2d5c4kwg
MU lifestyle: tinyurl.com/22xx3tt7
Paperhood: tinyurl.com/22whh6sx
Some of the links above are affiliated links and I get tiny commission that helps

[@marysmith9515]

Very useful, thanks. I’ve just started doing this!

[@marcsmellow]

I'm so glad to hear that you find it useful. Hope you enjoy your TN wallet :)

[@SL-wk6dp]

Great idea- I am
Going to try it

[@marcsmellow]

Hope you have fun with it 😊

[@leanneshawler]

Ha, the blooper!! I keep thinking about it, but I really like my little leather wallet. I think I need a very slim notebook to take with, except I usually have my phone with me so….

[@marcsmellow]

Clearly my stationeries likes to prove me wrong ha
The beauty of it is that it can be as thin or as chunky as you need it to be. If you have an unused passport cover I recommend trying it to see if it works for you 😊
thanks for watching and commenting always!

[@artkey_sachie]

OMG I do this too!!! But only I still can't find the notebook that I want with my wallet setup cause it's making it too chunky. 😅 so happy I am not alone in this passort/wallet. ❤

[@marcsmellow]

The muji/TN ones aren't too chunky for me. But if those are still too chunky for you, maybe just cut some paper and slip it into the middle elastic haha. Hope you're enjoying your passport wallet ♥

[@fernandezyajaira]

Where is the pen from?

[@marcsmellow]

You can get them here:
kuboandlucy.com/search?q=uniball+one&sca_ref=4942640.ieYBD3NVHC
Hope that helps!