I tried to make a journal from a composition book that was recommended but that did not work out for me to well.  So I decided to get out of the house and went to one of my fav art stores and picked up two Canson mix media  spiral bound in 2 sizes.  Will use the smaller 9×12 for a journalling project I am doing with Millande.  The other will be for play it is bigger 11×12.  I will keep you posted and post photos as I progress.