Handmade Pocket Notebooks — Retro Covers, Lined or Dotted Pages, and Ready for Anything

I’ve always loved notebooks, especially the kind that feel personal. The ones that make you want to actually write something down. That’s the idea behind these handmade pocket notebook sets. They’re simple, useful, and full of personality, with retro-inspired covers and smooth, bright paper that makes every list or doodle feel just a little more special. 

How they’re made: 

I print and cut the covers myself, using a mix of fun midcentury-style patterns and colors. Then I fold, staple, trim, and package each one by hand right here in my studio. Inside, I use 24-lb bright white paper; it’s a nice weight for pens and pencils, without being too bulky. 

 You can choose from two styles of paper: 

• Lined – great for journaling, lists, or notes
• Dotted – perfect for sketching, planning, or bullet journaling.  

Each 3-pack includes a variety of cover designs. Part of the fun is not knowing exactly which mix you’ll get.

Here’s a peek at the finished sets:

Want a set of these notebooks?

👉 Click here to check them out in my shop.

They make great gifts. Keep one in your bag, one on your desk, and one just in case (you know how it goes). 

Thanks so much for checking them out!

Gentry

Sugar Beet Books

P.S. I’ll be sharing more behind-the-scenes posts as I make new journals, sketchbooks, and paper goods. Follow along if that sounds interesting to you.