{"id":5737,"date":"2021-10-20T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-20T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/?p=5737"},"modified":"2024-01-15T13:26:14","modified_gmt":"2024-01-15T18:26:14","slug":"cocoa-paper-cover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/cocoa-paper-cover\/","title":{"rendered":"Cocoa Paper: Quality Custom Cover"},"content":{"rendered":"
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I enjoy color. I know, it can be hard to tell. \ud83d\ude09 Unfortunately for me, my favorite notebooks don’t come with colorful covers. So, in June last year, I made a custom fabric cover<\/a>. It turned out… alright. It was a bit too big, and the construction wasn’t the best, but it wasn’t too bad for a first try. I used some gorgeous fabrics, and that’s really the only reason I’ve kept it as long as I have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Switching to a different notebook brand<\/a> with my current notebook seemed like a good time to abandon that old cover. Unfortunately, while the Rhodia is more colorful than the Firma-Flex, it stains badly.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Look at all that ugly staining. The front and spine are just as bad.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

So, I went looking for a new cover. I didn’t think it would be so difficult. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Search<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I’ve been searching for a kimono fabric cover. Something stunningly beautiful. Unfortunately, virtually all of them are made for the Hobonichi planners. They would not fit either the Firma-Flex or the Rhodia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, I switched tactics. I went looking for a notebook cover that would be really useful. I found the Lihit Lab Smart Fit Cover<\/a>. It seemed like it would be perfect, and I ordered one on Amazon \u2014 easy returns, in case it didn’t turn out well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, the Rhodia cover is too thick to fit in the Lihit. I managed to force it about half-way in, only to rip my notebook when removing it.<\/p>\n\n\n

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My poor little notebook. I tried taping it up, but, as you can see, that didn’t do much.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

So, back to the drawing board. I spent a bunch of time on Etsy scrolling through a variety of searches for A5 notebook covers. I finally found the June cover<\/a> from Cocoa Paper<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Order<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What I loved most about the June cover was that there was an interior fabric lining for some extra visual interest. But, I was more wary of covers after the Lihit, so I reached out to Cocoa Paper to find out if my notebook would fit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What followed was quite a bit of back and forth \u2014 they were so patient with all of my questions \u2014 that resulted in me ordering their Bekie cover<\/a>. I chose blue leather and purchased the contrast stitching add-on in lavender. I was also advised I could add an interior fabric lining, so I did that in the gorgeous feather pattern featured in the June listing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cover shipped precisely two weeks after my order date, which falls on the low end of their expected timing. ““Made To Order” items take 2-3 weeks to be made.<\/em>” All that was left was to wait for it to arrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Cover<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Considering it was coming from Indonesia, I was pretty surprised my cover arrived in 6 days. It showed up well packaged, and came with a cute little bag. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Everything that came with my notebook cover. The thing on the right with Cocoa Paper on it is a fabric drawstring bag.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The material seems sturdy, and the construction is pretty good. There are a couple of small spots that have blemishes, but nothing particularly noticeable. The pen loop is soft, so it isn’t great if you have a tight clip, but for looser clips, it would be fine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It looks polished and well-made.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The edges are well-constructed.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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There’s a small nick in the leather and a little hanging thread, but nothing major.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The pen loop would benefit from an interior lining to make it a bit sturdier.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The inside material is gorgeous, and, most importantly, the cover fits my Rhodia. I can slide the covers in both sides, but the slight pull on the ripped section was making it worse, so I took the front cover out to be more delicate with it. The little pockets are loose enough that I can easily slide things in and out of them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I adore this lining fabric.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The front cover fits, but I’m really worried about stressing the tear.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The back cover slides in easily, even with the elastic band.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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I actually like having a second notebook in my cover. they both fit easily.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Overall, I’m really happy with this cover, and I may end up ordering another one at some point for some variety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What do you think of the cover? Would you get one? Do you know of anyone who makes kimono fabric covers that will fit a Rhodia?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure to subscribe to my blog<\/a> or follow me on Instagram<\/a> so you don’t miss any posts. I generally post at least once a week. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I’ve been trying to find my perfect notebook cover. This cover from Cocoa Paper is pretty awesome. Read my post to find out what makes it great.<\/p>\n

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