These journals are often called “lay flat” journals because the coptic stitch allows them to lay flat when they are opened. They are all bound by hand and the covers are handmade from a variety of materials, including book board, repurposed book covers and fabrics. They are perfect for writing, drawing or whatever else your can dream up.
All of my journals are created in a pet friendly, smoke free environment. These journals are lovingly made by hand, not by machine and this means they may not be “perfect”. Their slight imperfections only lend to their charm and uniqueness.
Every effort is made to represent the colors as accurately as possible, but please note that colors can vary by the type of device and display they are viewed on.
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If you are interested in purchasing any of these journals, please contact me via the Contact Form or email me at julie@juliedawndesigns.com. At this point in time, I have made the unfortunate decision to stop selling online due to the high cost of shipping, as well as the unfortunate issue of journals not being delivered. If you are in the DFW area and are interested in in a journal, please reach out to me and I would be happy to meet in person.
Sparrow and Butterfly Journal – Sold
This journal features a fluffy sparrow with pink roses and butterflies. There are 10 signatures of hand dyed pink paper with 8 pages each (16 pages front and back) for a total of 160 pages. It measures approximately 8 1/2 inches high and 5 1/2 inches high. It has a pocket on the inside front cover and has a sari ribbon closure.
Mermaid Journal – Sold
This journal is perfect for any mermaid lover and features two gorgeous vintage mermaid images on the front and back cover. There are 10 signatures of hand dyed paper with 8 pages each (16 pages front and back). It measures approximately 8 1/2 inches high and 5 1/2 inches wide and has a sari ribbon closure.
Vintage Birds -Sold
This journal is covered in fabric designed by Tim Holtz that features two gorgeous birds on a vintage background. There are 10 signatures of coffee dyed paper with 8 pages each (16 pages front and back). It measures approximately 8 1/2 inches high and 5 1/2 inches wide.
Blue Floral Journal – $35
This journal is covered in fabric and then collaged with book and decorative papers that feature a beautiful girl with a blue flower crown. There are 10 signatures each with 16 pages (front and back, for a total of 160 pages). It measures approximately 8 1/2 inches high and 5 1/2 inches wide.
Marsh Song Journal – Sold
This journal cover contains scenes from a magical marsh featuring a musical frog on the front cover and a vintage collage with a beautiful bird on the back cover. The covers are made from repurposed hardcover books. There are 10 signatures with 16 pages (front and back) of hand dyed papers in colors that match the theme on the covers. The pages are dyed using both inks and coffee. The journal has clips on each side with a sari ribbon tie to keep it closed when not in use. It measures approximately 8 1/2 inches high and 5 1/4 inches wide.
Animated Nature Journal – Sold
This journal cover contains a reprint of the cover of the vintage book “The Earth and Animated Nature” on the front cover and a collage of vintage hummingbird related papers on the back cover. The covers are made from repurposed hardcover books. There are 10 signatures with 16 pages (front and back) of hand dyed papers in colors that match the hummingbirds on the covers. The pages are dyed using both inks and coffee and the edges of the pages are hand deckled. The journal has clips on each side with a sari ribbon tie to keep it closed when not in use. It measures approximately 8 1/2 inches high and 5 1/2 inches wide.
Chickadee
This journal cover contains a vintage image of a fluffy bird perched amongst several roses on the front cover and a collage of other birds and flowers on the back cover. The covers are made from repurposed hardcover books. There are 9 signatures with 16 pages (front and back) of hand dyed papers in various shades of pink. The pages are dyed using both inks, dyes, as well as coffee and the edges of the pages are hand deckled. The journal has clips on each side with a sari ribbon tie to keep it closed when not in use. This journal measures approximately 8 1/2 inches high and 5 1/4 inches wide.
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Wonders of the Circus – Sold
This journal cover contains vintage images of the circus on both the front and back covers. There are 8 signatures with 16 pages (front and back) of coffee dyed papers and the edges of the pages are hand deckled. There are tabs on some of the pages throughout the journal. There are clips on each side with a sari ribbon tie to keep it closed when not in use. This journal measures approximately 6 1/4 inches high and 4 3/4 inches wide.
Wildflower – Sold
This journal is made from gorgeous floral fabric remnants featuring wildflowers in a gorgeous array of colors. It contains 8 signatures with 12 pages (front and back) of unlined white, hand deckled paper in each. It has an elastic band with a charm to keep the journal closed when you aren’t using it. This journal measures approximately 9 1/4 inches high by 6 1/4 inches wide.
Orange Blossoms – Sold
This journal is made from gorgeous floral fabric remnants featuring various shades of orange flower blossoms. It contains 8 signatures with 12 pages (front and back) of unlined white, hand deckled paper in each. It has an elastic band with a charm to keep the journal closed when not in use. This journal measures approximately 9 1/4 inches high by 6 1/4 inches wide.
Desert Flower – Sold
This journal cover features vintages papers with cactus flowers on the front and back covers. The covers are made from repurposed hardcover books. There are 10 signatures with 16 pages (front and back) of hand dyed papers in colors that match the flowers on the covers. The pages are dyed using both inks and coffee and the edges of the pages are hand deckled. The journal has clips on each side with a sari ribbon tie to keep it closed when not in use. This journal measures approximately 7 1/4 inches high and 4 3/4 inches wide.
Penelope’s Garden – Sold
This journal has covers that are painted in shades of blues, pinks and violets. It contains painted and collaged flowers on the front cover and collaged flowers on the back cover. The covers are made from a repurposed hardcover book. There are a total of 160 pages, front and back, of 10 signatures with 16 pages (front and back). These papers are hand dyed papers in colors that coordinate with the covers. The pages are dyed using both inks and coffee and the edges of the pages are hand deckled. The journal has clips on each side with a sari ribbon tie to keep it closed when not in use. It measures approximately 8 3/4 inches high and 5 1/4 inches wide.
World Traveler – Sold
This journal cover contains atlas pages on both front and back covers. Each signature is also covered by an atlas page. There are 10 signatures with sixteen pages (front and back) of unlined, hand deckled, white paper in each. The journal has an elastic band with a charm to keep it closed when not in use and has a sari ribbon tassel with wooden bead on the spine. This journal measures approximately 9 1/2 inches high by 6 1/2 inches wide.
Around the World – Sold
This journal cover contains atlas pages on both front and back covers. Each signature is also covered by an atlas page. There are 10 signatures with sixteen pages (front and back) of unlined, hand deckled, white paper in each. The journal has an elastic band with a charm to keep it closed when not in use and has a sari ribbon tassel with wooden bead on the spine. This journal measures approximately 9 1/2 inches high by 6 1/2 inches wide.
Whimsical Garden – Sold
This journal is made from three layers of fabric that have reverse applique designs stitched into them. It contains 11 signatures with 16 pages (front and back) of white, unlined paper in each. This paper is suitable for both writing and sketching. All of the pages are hand deckled. The journal is designed so that it lays flat when opened. There is a pocket on the inside front cover. The journal has an elastic band with a heart charm to keep it closed and there is a tassel and charm on the spine. This journal measures approximately 9 inches high by 6 inches wide.
Wild Flowers – $35 – Sold
Tropical Paradise – Sold
A Day in the Garden – Sold
This journal is made from designer upholstery fabric samples. It contains 10 signatures with 16 pages (front and back) of unlined white, hand deckled paper in each. There is a pocket on both the inside of the front and back covers. It has an elastic band with a charm to keep the journal closed, and also has a tassel and charm on the spine. This journal measures approximately 9 1/2 inches high by 6 1/2 inches wide.
Crazy Daisy – Sold
Cosmopolitan – Sold
Celebrate Spring – Sold
Tranquility – Sold
