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
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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
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keith nelson
For Custom Order Leather Travel Journal Personal Diary Planner Notebook (460b)5.0leather travel journal turned out perfect , great experience ordering from Michael , highly recemended
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Teresa Hickok
For Leather Bound Handmade Elegant Travel Adventure Journal Copper Diary5.0Michael does beautiful work. The journal is gorgeous.
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Chantal McKinney
For Custom Leather Bible Recovering Made To Order For New International Bible Copper (403)5.0I 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
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Rebecca Bendlak
For wedding diary5.0Michael was fabulous to work with and is a fine artist and craftsman. His beautifully bound pages of my wedding journal, all perfectly nestled in a beautiful custom cover, is the perfect gift for my husband to be on our wedding day. Thank you Michael!
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Tami Wadlington
For Custom cover for wedding program pages5.0What a fabulous creative and collaborative experience! Michael crafted such an exquisite and important book for us. The newlyweds receiving it will be overjoyed to have something so special. Michael was easy to work with, and patient with our decisions. His thoughtfulness, honesty, and eagerness to please made our project run smoothly. He delivered what he said he would deliver. We are extremely happy with the product, craftsmanship, and care that went into the book.
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