1ST PAYMENT *Custom MADE-TO-ORDER Journal, Handmade Grimoire, Book of Shadows

-->> This is the FIRST of 2 PAYMENTS of $75 to begin the process of your MADE TO ORDER, Custom Journal, and/or Handmade Grimoire

These handmade Journals are a beautiful and Inspiring place to write your thoughts and memories down.
They can be used for keeping photos, recipes, poetry, garden notes and special musings.
Some utilize them as magickal Grimoires or personal Book of Shadows to hold all things witchy inside!
Whatever you see yourself doing with one of these amazing Journals, let me help you bring it to life!

Please feel free to take a look at some other Journals I've made on my Youtube Channel!

DETAILS:
Your Journal/Grimoire will measure approx. 9 inches (22.9 cm) Tall x 6 (15.2 cm) inches across.

There will be 3 Signatures (bundles of paper) inside unless we have discussed otherwise.
Each signature will contain about 20 pages each for a total of approx 40 front and back sides.
That would make your whole Journal/Grimoire about 120+ front and back pages.
There will be pockets and tuck spots added, additional writing space, interesting flip outs and more!
It will come with a Fabric Cover with a pocket on the front, as well as a Ribbon/Twine/Fabric (whatever best suits your Book best) closure to tie the Journal closed.

HOW WE START:

Once this FIRST PAYMENT Listing is Purchased, please leave me a detailed Message regarding your vision for this Journal.
The Second Payment will be needed before the completed Journal can be shipped out.
Some things to think about -->
What will you be using it for?
What Theme/Feel do you want it to have?
Color Scheme?
What do you want on the cover?
Any must haves?

~If you have more questions and have already read my FAQ Page regarding Custom Journals, please feel free to contact me. I'm happy to elaborate on anything you may want to know!

After I receive your message, we'll start talking a bit more back and forth to lock in a plan for this marvelous Journal!
We'll decide on the cover fabric together, and I'll pull out some paper choices for you to see to make sure I'm on the right track.
Then, I'll take it from there!
If you are on Instagram, please let me know! I like to post peeks of projects I'm working on and would love to tag you in the post. :)

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT:

Your Journal will be assembled step by step, from adhering the fabric to the cover, to adding last touches.
I love to incorporate a blend of tea-stained papers, book pages and illustrations, newly printed paper, vintage cards & ephemera, fabric embellishments and more.
I will also make some specialty tags and journaling cards that coordinate with your Book and give you more space to write.
When I can, I love to add sewing details, too, leaving wispy tails to add to the charm.
Everything in this Journal will be carefully chosen and thoughtfully placed to create a bit of magic as you flip through it.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE:

It is such an honor making these Journals for special people like you!
They do require some time and patience, so I ask for 6-8 weeks to complete your unique Journal.
(Don't worry, I'll keep you updated along the way!)
I will create a Flip Through Video and put it up on my YouTube Channel when it is complete.
I'll let you know as soon as it is available to view with a link.
Once you watch it ( hopefully smiling the whole time!) I'll ask that you please purchase the 2ND PAYMENT Listing.
Then I can ship your new Journal to you right away.

I'd love to see how you end up using your new Journal!
If you are on Instagram, please tag me!
FIND ME HERE:
Instagram: @lotusandnightshade
YouTube: Lotus and Nightshade