Bound Notebook Customization Details

We currently offer virtually endless customization through our online journal builder BUT if you want to customize the cover or customize an interior page in a way we don’t currently offer we’re happy to do that with you personally.  This post provides the specs you’ll need for the additional customization options.  Contact us for a quote if you haven’t already!

ORIGINAL LINEN JOURNAL – 4″x6″, 140 pages

Cover Stamp

• Preferred file format – Adobe Illustrator (.ai, .pdf), or high-res (300ppi+) .psd, .jpg, .tif.
• Art must be smaller than 2.5″ x 2.5″

• Final trim size of the document – 4″ x 6″
• Preferred file size – 4.5″ x 6.5″ – to include a 1/4″ bleed zone around the edges. This bleed zone will be trimmed off. Anything important should be at least 3/8″ away from the bleed edge (1/8″ from trim edge)
• Preferred file format – Adobe Illustrator (.ai, .pdf), or high-res (300ppi+) .psd, .jpg, .tif.

Examples

Custom Cover Stamp on Original Linen Journal

Closeup of Cover Stamp on Original Linen Journal

Custom Interior Page

VEGAN LEATHER JOURNAL – 4″x6″, 140 pages

Cover Stamp

• Preferred file format – Adobe Illustrator (.ai, .pdf), or high-res (300ppi+) .psd, .jpg, .tif.
• Art must be smaller than 1.5″ x 1.5″

Interior Pages

• Final trim size of the document – 4″ x 6″
• Preferred file size – 4.5″ x 6.5″ – to include a 1/4″ bleed zone around the edges. This bleed zone will be trimmed off. Anything important should be at least 3/8″ away from the bleed edge (1/8″ from trim edge)
• Preferred file format – Adobe Illustrator (.ai, .pdf), or high-res (300ppi+) .psd, .jpg, .tif.

Embossed Cover Stamp Closeup

MEMO – 3.5″x5.5″, 48 pages

Cover/Interior

We print the cover and interior of the Memos using the same process so the specs are the same for both:

• Final trim size of the document – 3.5″ x 5.5″
• Preferred file size – 4″ x 6″ – to include a 1/4″ bleed zone around the edges. This bleed zone will be trimmed off. Anything important should be at least 3/8″ away from the bleed edge (1/8″ from trim edge)
• Preferred file format – Adobe Illustrator (.ai, .pdf), or high-res (300ppi+) .psd, .jpg, .tif.

Custom Memo Covers

WMCFest Bound Memo

Custom TEDx Memo

Finally, a visual aid:

Journal Trim Area Visual

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