It took me a while, but I finally think I found a perfect (and inexpensive) on-the-go travel case for my journaling supplies. I had been on the hunt for a while, trying out different pencil cases and bags but none of them seemed to be a good fit for what I was looking for – big enough for my supplies but small enough to carry everyday. Last year, when we went to Chicago, I took a deep pencil case, trying to fit all of my necessary supplies and it turned out to be quite a hassle, which resulted in me dumping out the contents any time I needed to use something. Fast forward to this year, I was looking around on pinterest when I found myself clicking through to this Travel Organizer. I am under the impression that it’s intended to be used to carry a passport and boarding documents for trips, but it seemed to be perfect for a couple packs of stickers and photos. I bought, filled it, and manage to carry it with me almost every day. This is about the same size as my Chic Sparrow  “Narrow” (which also happens to be the standard midori size), so carrying the two together works brilliantly. This also zips, keeping all the junk contained perfectly inside.

Here’s what I carry:

Left Side (from top to bottom):

• Peerless Watercolors – I bought a pallette of Peerless watercolors on Etsy, but it looks like they have all been taken down due to copyright laws. Here is a tutorial on how you could make your own.
• Word Stickers – that I downloaded from this free printable
• Random Alpha Stickers – favorites are from Studio Calico and JoAnn’s
• A small pair of sizzors and a piece of cardboard wrapped with washi tape (here’s a tutorial)
• Tiny Teresa Collins Alpha Matchbook – here: http://www.allaboutscrapbooks.com.au/shop/scrapbooking-ranges-papers/teresa-collins/basically-essentials/teresa-collins-basically-essential-matchbook-alpha-white
• Brass embossing stencil – Emma Lowercase – I use this for tracing letters
• Page Flags from the Target Dollar Spot
• Post its

Right Side (from top to bottom):

• Project Life Overlays
• Amy Tangerine Stickers that were cut from a sticker book I purchased a few years ago
• A few photos
• A roll of washi tape (this was is the second one shown in this set)
• Listers Gotta List Prompts cut into stickers

Pen Loop

• Retractable Pilot V7
• Tim Holtz Water Brush (not pictured)

On Top

• The Tape Runner – this doesn’t fit in the pockets, but I can set it on top and zip it up without it going anywhere.

Since it’s already set up and ready to go, I don’t even have to think about what I need to add before I hit the road, coffee shop, or couch. This kit allows me to turn any space into a creative one and that’s important to me.