“Lovely Beads” Handmade Journal

"A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song." - Joan Walsh Anglund (also attributed to Maya Angelou) This listing is to request a custom made to order unique journal for your songs. The pictures are an example of one I've made and sold in the past. Each one is different based on the fabric, papers, and embellishments I have at the time. Please allow 2 weeks time in addition to shipping. You can add comments with your order if you'd like to discuss it before it is made. The handmade journals have several decorative paper pages (both scrapbooking papers and recycled papers are used) inside a sewn fabric journal cover. The journals also have a small pocket sewn into the front cover when being made. These are great for gratitude journals, quote collections, mini scrapbooks with pictures, guest books, poetry, funny things kids say, travel notes, bridal or baby shower notes, hopes, dreams, prayers, love letters to life and ourselves... so many lovely possibilities. I keep a guest book in our home and it's so fun to go back and read what visitors have said in the past. My kids and I use them for personal gratitude journals and quote collections. I also use one similar to this for Thanksgiving as a combination guest book and gratitude journal that can be easily taken with me to the celebration, whether at my home or elsewhere, so everyone can add what they are thankful for over the years. The journals measure approximately 4 x 6 inches. The paper pages are slightly smaller inside. I like the texture of ripped edges so the pages inside vary slightly and have some purposely torn edges. Please inquire for an international shipping estimate. I will gladly do so! Wild Wonderful Wishes to You, Julia