This is an example of a finished travel or journal folder.  At the most the original folder will cost no more than 20 cents.  I used stiff cardstock to make my inserts for the pockets and random pieces of paper and stickers to decorate the outside and the inserts.  It is an easy journal to make and very uncomplicated to use when traveling.  A small bulldog clip will keep the pages and the odds and end you collect from falling out. 

The covers are going to be folded to the middle.  First the front to the middle and then the back in an accordian fold fashion.  Crease the edges with a bone folder or similar tool.

With just a few simple folds we will turn this folder into a great travel journal.  Open the folder up and if you would like you can spray paint the white parts or just leave as is.  Pick up your folder and crease in the center so the front and back covers meet. 

  This is a penny two pocket folder from Staples.