I created this gorgeous journal because I believe your words are worth it!

The covers for this pretty hand bound journal were made using original cyanotype prints.

Both front and back covers feature Nigella flowers from my lovely English country garden. I love that the common name for these flowers is “love-in-a-mist”.

I used some Ferris Wheel Press Tumultuous Tides ink when making the print. I also used salt in the wet cyanotype developing process, because this gives a wonderful crystalising effect.

To create the cover prints, I used Ivory coloured Hahnemühle Dürer Ingres-Bütten Paper; it’s a lovely base for cyanotype printing.

This Hahnemühle art paper is the perfect weight for creating the covers for my journals. It’s strong enough to withstand the cyanotype chemicals and the dyes and inks I use in the development process; it can also stand up to the washing at the end of the process!

The inside covers are made using Nepalese Lokta paper in a lovely dark turquoise.

The book is stitched together with turquoise waxed Irish linen thread.

I used Coptic stitching to bind the book together. Coptic binding means that the book will lie completely flat when opened, which makes it perfect for journaling or sketching.

This gorgeous, floral journal would be the perfect gift for any woman … because she deserves it!

I gift wrap all of my journals before I send them out. I can post direct to the recipient.

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