Custom Made Sketchbooks

Handmade Sketchbooks – Thoughtfully Crafted in the Netherlands ✨

Looking for a sketchbook that feels as special as the work you create inside it? Our handmade sketchbooks are carefully crafted in the Netherlands, one at a time, with love and attention to detail. With over 20 beautiful cover designs and 8 different paper types to choose from, you can build a sketchbook that truly fits your style—whether you love smooth paper for pencil work, textured pages for watercolor, or something in between.

We also offer vegan options, so everyone can find something that feels right. Since each book is made to order, please allow a few weeks for us to make yours by hand—but we promise it’s worth the wait.

These sketchbooks are perfect for artists, writers, and creatives who want something a little more personal. Not mass-produced. Not ordinary. Just really, really lovely.

*Note: Sketchbooks are 100% handmade. Pages are hand torn, hand punctured and hand stitched. Slight imperfections can occur and is normal. 

How to get your order in easy steps:

1. Send me an email to simplyissydesign@gmail.com with the following info. 
2. Your preferred orientation. Options: Landscape, Portrait, Square
3. Size. Options: A6, A5, A4. (Approx size. Can be slightly bigger or smaller)
4. Amount of pages you wish your sketchbook to have.
5. Kind of paper. Please see options below
6. Your cover design. Please see options below. If you can't choose, send me the ones you like and I'll surprise you. 
7. Once I got your email we can talk about your sketchbook and pricing.