Assembling The Bookish Book Journal Two Ways!
I’ve created an exciting printable book journal for the Bookish collection that you can print exactly to your specifications! Whether you want a double sided continuous print or want to pick and choose which pages to print, there’s an option for that! Below you’ll find my tips and tricks for both as well as a video walk through!
Option 1: Printing The “Book Print” PDF Double Sided
Tips:
When printing double sided, make sure you chose “short edge” as the double sided option so it prints correctly.
The PDF has enough spots for more than 100 book entries. If you don’t need this many entries in a year, you can take out up to the last 10 pages of the PDF without upsetting the printing order. Make sure that however many pages you take out, you take them out in pairs since the book prints double sided.
You’ll want to print on a high quality copy paper, but not card stock as that would make the book too thick to close. I used Xerox Bold Digital paper, but I still had some ghosting.
Do not trim the pages horizontally until the book is bound because the inside pages will stick out further than the outside pages.
The booklet has a “gutter” between the pages built-in, so you can bind the book with a long-arm stapler, stitching OR you can use a cinch or even put it on rings. I chose to use a long-arm stapler
Once the book is bound, You can trim with a guillotine trimmer all at once if your booklet is thin enough, or do like I did and trim by hand with scissors or a paper trimmer.
Option 2: Printing Individual Pages
This is ideal for those wanting to be able to add and remove any pages and/or add to the book throughout the year. Printing single-sided prevents ghosting as well
Tips:
Print one page at a time to be able to add a margin when trimming to allow for rings, discs, or the cinch
Walkthrough/Process Video
You can find the Bookish Book Journal here:
The Bookish collection is a dreamy celebration of all things reading, brought to life with a soft yet vibrant color palette of warm oranges, rich peaches, calming blues, and earthy greens. The unique patterns feature charming motifs like bookshelves, vintage typewriters, florals, and plaid—perfect for capturing the magic of getting lost in a good book. With its cozy, hand-illustrated elements and versatile designs, this collection effortlessly evokes the joy of favorite literary escapes.
At the heart of this collection are its hand-drawn illustrations, which capture the essence of a bookworm’s world. From cozy book nooks and stacked shelves to steaming mugs and retro typewriters, every detail is brimming with charm. These illustrations add a playful yet sophisticated touch, making each element feel personal and perfect for celebrating the little joys of a life spent reading.
What truly sets Bookish apart is its clever, well-crafted word art that speaks to book lovers of all kinds. From witty and relatable phrases for everyday readers to some spicier sentiments that romance fans will adore, the collection brings personality and charm to every page. Whether you're creating a book journal, documenting your latest reading obsession, a favorite series, or a quiet moment with a good book, the Bookish collection is perfect!
To see example layouts, the unboxing, and more, check out the Bookish blog post.
BOOK JOURNAL INCLUDES
12 tracking pages and 3 art pages on individual .jpg and printable .pdf sheets PLUS a full easy-to-print double sided PDF file! See instructions and flipthrough HERE.
