Custom Handmade Leather Bound Journal Travel Diary Watercolor Art Notebook 1
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Custom Handmade Leather Bound Journal Travel Diary Watercolor Art Notebook

-Measures 4 1/2" x 6" x 1 1/4" of hand cut & trimmed purple leather -Constructed into fold-over design -38" adjustable/removable purple leather strap -Inside covers and all signatures feature original watercolors -Five hand-stitched signatures of Folio watercolor/printmaking paper -Signatures stitched with waxen linen thread -100 writable pages with deckle edge for art of most any kind of art -Finished with European head bands -Artist signature of course Custom made leather/diary journal commission for a young artist. Her Momma informed that purple and lime green were the colors of choice. She gave me approximate dimensions and number of pages. This images shown are the finished product. Let me make a custom leather journal/diary to suit your taste. I have a great many vintage maps. Hand torn pieces from old maps to adorn the inside covers look very cool. Specific to your part of the world or destination, make it personal and unique. Or watercolors to suit your taste. A particular cut or color of leather? Size, number of pages? All my journals are constructed from the finest art paper with hand torn pages. Covers are hand-cut and trimmed. I use hammered metal, glass and stone to embellish.

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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

NewSouthBooks

Keithville, LA
Member since: 2013
4.9
19 Maker Reviews
  • Long-time member

    A Maker who has been a valued part of this community for several years.

  • Fast shipper

    Customers say that this Maker ships promptly after completing a project.

  • Great service

    This Maker has consistently demonstrated excellence in craftsmanship and customer service.

As sole proprietor at Studio of Visual Arts, I have been a professional illustrator and printmaker for 35 years. My illustrative work is represented in five Louisiana State Museums, countless corporate collections and has received numerous prestigious grants. NewSouthBooks was born as a natural extension of that same artisanship. I am now producing and marketing handmade, leather bound journals of quality and distinction, each journal a unique presentation with original artwork as adornment. All leather, new or old, is hand-cut and trimmed. I use only the highest quality fine art/printmaking paper (250w), hand stitching each signature. My leather journals are truly bound books using traditional book binding materials. Adding to the distinction is the incorporation of original artwork to inside covers and often, the middle signature. On this site, you'll see many examples of work previously completed for clientele. Just find me and we can discuss making one to suit your individual needs and taste

  • Alex DennardAD

    Alex Dennard

    For Custom Hand Cut Leather Bible Covers Rebinding 401
    5.0

    Great in communicating and helping me pick the leather and style that I wanted! Very impressed with the final product, and couldn't be happier. Have already recommended to many other people. Cant wait to get another bible covered.

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    Teresa Hickok

    For Leather Bound Handmade Elegant Travel Adventure Journal Copper Diary
    5.0

    Michael does beautiful work. The journal is gorgeous.

  • KW

    Kelly Wulf

    For Journal
    5.0

    We received your journal & it's absolutely wonderful. You're a class act - from the way the journal was packaged to the quality of the journal. My husband is very happy, and so am I. The page quality is exquisite, not to mention the binding and leather work. We'll be repeat customers.
    Thank you so very much!
    Kelly Wulf (& Howard)

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    Amy Briscoe

    For Custom Made To Order Leather Cover For Any Version Bible With Rebinding (296)
    5.0

    Michael breathed new life into my husband’s late grandmother’s Bible. This precious keepsake, which was worn from many years of diligent use, can now be something we pass down ourselves thanks to Michael’s skillful hands. Michael kept me updated throughout the process, from receipt of the Bible to delivery, and he was careful to preserve all of the personal notes and scribbles. My husband and I are both thrilled with the end product!

  • Christy AllenCA

    Christy Allen

    For Large Bound Leather Planner Journal Handmade Notebook Copper Monogram (452c)
    5.0

    Michael was a joy to work with! Responsive, courteous and very helpful! And his finished product is just beautiful!

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