Quilted Spiral Notebook Cover

It does seem to me a little silly to spend so

much on that "perfect" journal when it's really
what you write in it that makes it special. 

However, I am just as much a sucker for a
beautiful writing book as the next person.
Guilty!

Recently, I found myself looking at a large

selection of journals...yet, nothing looked special.

Nothing appeared inspiring.
 (I know--as if a special book is all it will take to create/write great things!).

So, I did what any crafter does when 
she can't find what she wants. 
I made it.  

The quilted cover protects and hides a simple

10-cent spiral notebook. 
Ponytail holder/button combo keeps
everything tightly inside.

Pockets on each "sleeve" can hold pens,

extra papers, pictures, receipts, etc.
This first one is pretty simple...
but it has me thinking.