Custom Journal/Grimoire FAQ's

What is a Junk Journal?

A Junk Journal is a book for writing, drawing, and/or memory keeping that is made from a blend of new, vintage, and repurposed items. It will have blank pages, but lots of decorated ones, too.

Junk Journals are especially known to have wonderful interactive elements, like flip outs, pockets, hidden journaling places, and lots of tags, cards, and/or extra pieces of paper to discover and write on.

What is a Grimoire?

A Grimoire is a Magickal Journal for keeping notes, info, inspiration, etc. I make them in the same way as a Junk Journal, but they incorporate Witchy, Pagan, and/or Mythological symbols and imagery tailored to the areas of focus for the person who will be using it.

How are they made?

The covers are made from repurposed cardboard covered in fabric. A mix of various paper textures, patterns, and coordinating ribbons and fabrics will be chosen to compliment your book. These can include tea-stained paper, vintage paper, book illustrations, printed paper, scrapbook papers, music sheets, etc. (For a look inside previous Journals I've made, please visit my YouTube Channel)

https://www.youtube.com/@lotusandnightshade

I use super strong adhesive, as well as, sewing details. I always leave threads hanging loose and strive for a look of lovingly handcrafted vs. factory perfection. I enjoy a bit of grunge and age, too.

How big are they?

Each book averages about 9 inches tall, 6 inches wide, with a 2.5 - 3.5 inch spine.

The papers inside are divided into 3 Signatures (bundles) Each Signature is approx 40+ pages front and back making each Journal approx 120+ pages total.

Each signature is hand sewn into the cover using a 3 Hole Pamphlet Stitch.

How long do they take to make?

They are Made to Order and wonderfully complex. I ask for a window of 6-8 weeks from First Payment to finished Flip Through Video.

How much are they and how do I order a Custom One?

Each Journal/Grimoire is $150 US plus $4.00 Flat Rate Shipping. Canada Shipping will be extra. These books are full and heavy and weigh well over a pound! (.45 kg) This will be paid in 2 Installments of $75 each

**First Payment is $75 *** Second Payment is $75+$4 shipping at checkout (making both totals together $150 plus $4 shipping). If you live in California, Sales Tax will be added to each installment.

-->>If you live in Canada, extra Shipping will need to be added to your last payment

Because of time involved in making these, I only take on Custom Journals & Grimoires during the first half of the year. I keep a list of interested parties and contact you when time slots become available. At that time, you would pay your first Installment by purchasing a FIRST PAYMENT listing in the Shop. We would, then, discuss the theme, colors, and feel for your Journal.

Before I start, I'll pull some fabrics, papers, and items together to share with you to make sure I understand what we've discussed. Once we agree I'm headed in the right direction, I'll move forward. I'll share peeks every so often on Instagram.

When your Journal/Grimoire is complete, I will film a Flip Through Video and publish the video on my YouTube Channel. At that time, your SECOND and Last Installment Purchase must be made before I can mail out your Journal to you.

To be added to my Interest List, please get in touch!