Designing Your Own Moleskine Notebook: Tips for Personalisation

Posted on Monday, 17th February 2025

Moleskine notebooks are more than just a place to jot down ideas—they are a reflection of your personality and creativity. Whether you use yours for journaling, sketching, or work notes, customising it can make it truly unique. Customised notebook can make it more functional, help you stay organised, and even serve as a branding tool if you’re using it for business. Unique designs makes your Moleskine easier to identify and less likely to be misplaced. Here’s how you can personalise your Moleskine and make it your own.

Ways to Personalise Your Moleskine

1. Choose a Unique Cover Design

One of the simplest ways to make your Moleskine stand out is by designing a custom cover. You can opt for:

·     Embossing or debossing your name, initials, or logo

·     Adding stickers, washi tape, or vinyl decals

·     Painting or doodling on the cover for a handmade look

If you’re using your notebook as part of your business branding, consider opting for a branded merchandise approach. Having your logo or company name printed on the cover makes it a perfect promotional tool.

2. Use Custom Inserts and Dividers

Adding dividers or inserts can help organize your notes better. You can create sections for work, personal notes, creative ideas, or even a daily planner. You can also print and glue in your own templates to suit your specific needs.

3. Personalise with Calligraphy or Hand-lettering

Handwritten elements make your Moleskine notebook look elegant and unique. Use different fonts and styles to highlight important pages. You can practice hand-lettering for titles or use stamps and stencils to create uniform headings.

4. Experiment with Colours and Washi Tape

If you love colour, washi tape is a great way to personalise your pages. It adds a decorative touch without being permanent. You can use different colours to create sections, borders, or even attach mementos like photos and tickets.

5. Add Stickers and Stamps

Stickers and stamps can enhance the look of your notebook while keeping it functional. From motivational quotes to date stamps, the possibilities are endless. Choose stickers that align with your aesthetic or goals to make your notebook an inspiring space.

6. Use a Custom Bookmark or Elastic Band

A personalised bookmark can make flipping through your notebook easier. You can create one from ribbon, leather, or even fabric. Changing the elastic band colour or adding a charm to it can also give your Moleskine a unique touch.

7. Incorporate Digital Personalisation

If you prefer a hybrid approach, you can design printable templates and paste them into your notebook. Custom planners, mood trackers, or even business branding elements can make your Moleskine notebook both beautiful and functional.

Check out also our other notebooks with possibilties to make them custom designed with your brand.

At Merchandise Branding, we specialise in branding your merch including customised Moleskine notebooks. If you’re looking for high-quality personalized stationery for yourself or your business, let us know.

Get in Touch

Merchandise Branding has been operating in the promotional gift market since 2012. Based in Stratford-upon-Avon, we serve businesses and organisations across the UK and the continent. Explore our range of personalised Moleskine notebooks or other promotional products and make your brand stand out! You can call us on 0330 113 9774 or email at sales@merchandisebranding.co.uk