Leather Journal Handmade Pocket Travel Gift Diary Watercolor Art Notebook
Pretty and neat handmade leather journal of polished apricot color leather. I was able to salvage a matching piece of leather from a designer purse. I used it as a handsome lapel adornment giving this journal/diary a pocket book style look. Imagine removing this stylish book from an equally stylish handbag and revealing the soft, subtle watercolors on hand torn imported paper to your friend sitting across the table at the deli or bistro. Just more confirmation that you are indeed such a trendsetter! -Measures 4 1/4"x 4 3/4"x 1 1/4", fold-over design -Constructed from smooth, polished apriocot color leather, hand & trimmed in black -Matching lapel on front cover cut from a designer hand bag -23" removable, dark brown strap -Six hand stitched signatures using waxen linen thread -108 writable/recordable pages of imported Italian Folio fine art paper -All pages hand torn for classic deckle edges -Eight original watercolors in persimmon, rose & copper on inside covers and each signature -European head bands -Hand signed by the artist and journal maker, yours truly Purchase and two or more of my journals and get 10% off total price
Finish
- brown
- black
Base
- metal
Material
- leather
Meet the Maker
Michael Graham
NewSouthBooks
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
Customer Reviews
Teresa Hickok
Dec 30, 2019Michael does beautiful work. The journal is gorgeous.
Jesse Hollier
Aug 2, 2015Awesome work! I will always cherish it.
Amy Briscoe
Jan 7, 2019Michael 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!
Chantal McKinney
Aug 17, 2018I abaslutly love the work that was done, my bible is beautiful and just what I hoped it would be...He got it out sooner then the 3-4 weeks and simply delighted me. I will most defiantly be sending another in soon. Thank you so much
Kelly Wulf
Apr 22, 2016We 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)