Expanded Writing Space Folio with 2 Pockets - Creative Belly Bands Series Ep 1

Hello, my friends!

Happy Friday and welcome back!

Today we are starting something new — Episode 1 in what I am calling my Creative Belly Bands series.

In this video, I am sharing an expanded writing space folio that tucks securely inside a belly band adhered to the journal page. While it looks like a small folio, it functions as both a closure and a removable writing holder.

This design features:

• 2 functional pockets • 4 extended writing panels

• Slim profile when folded

• Secure belly band anchor

While it may appear complex at first glance, once you construct it once, the process becomes intuitive and repeatable. I love designing projects that maximize writing space without overwhelming the journal — and this piece does exactly that. If you enjoy structural, interactive designs like this, let me know below. I would love to continue exploring belly bands as closures and holders in future episodes.

For links to products used, please check out the YouTube description box. .