{"product_id":"whiskers-and-lace-handmade-cat-junk-journal","title":"Whiskers \u0026 Lace | Handmade Cat Junk Journal with Lace","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eHandmade Cat Junk Journal | Tea \u0026amp; Coffee Dyed Papers, Lace, Ruffles \u0026amp; Vintage Kitten Ephemera\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA soft and wonderfully full handmade journal where sweet little cats and kittens hide among layers of lace, ruffles, aged papers and vintage-inspired details.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhiskers \u0026amp; Lace\u003c\/em\u003e is a one-of-a-kind handmade junk journal created around the warmth and charm of cats, with a soft vintage palette and an abundance of textile details throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e9 × 5¾ inches\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003e59 pages\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a substantial journal filled with tea- and coffee-dyed papers, pockets, tuck spots, removable pieces of ephemera, decorative pages and plenty of places to write and add your own memories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut perhaps its most distinctive feature is what happens along the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLayers of Lace \u0026amp; Ruffles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLace and ruffled trims appear throughout the journal, creating wonderfully irregular layers that peek beyond the edges of the pages when the book is closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome trims are delicate and narrow. Others are much fuller and become decorative features of their own. You'll also find larger textile and decorative elements placed along corners and page edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending upon the page and material, these embellishments have been \u003cstrong\u003eeither sewn or glued into place\u003c\/strong\u003e as part of the journal's handmade construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is intentionally abundant rather than perfectly uniform. When viewed from the side, all those different edges overlap to give the journal its soft, full and unmistakably handmade appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTea \u0026amp; Coffee Dyed Papers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany of the pages have been individually \u003cstrong\u003etea or coffee dyed\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating variations in cream, tan, warm brown and softly aged tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause these papers are hand dyed, staining and coloration naturally vary from one area to another. Some pages are lighter, while others carry deeper marks and patterns from the dyeing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese variations are intentional and help create the feeling of papers that have already gathered a little history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the more decorative pages are also quieter areas where you can write, draw, add photographs, attach keepsakes or continue embellishing the journal yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCats Around Every Corner\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCats and kittens appear throughout the book—from larger feature images to smaller cards, tags and tucked pieces waiting to be discovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cat and kitten artwork used throughout the journal comes from \u003cstrong\u003epurchased digital artwork and commercially produced ephemera\u003c\/strong\u003e selected to complement the journal's soft vintage style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese images have been incorporated into handmade pockets, layered pages, tuck spots and decorative arrangements throughout the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is something new to discover as the pages turn: a kitten peeking from a pocket, a removable card, a decorative fold-out, a lace-edged page or another little piece tucked away for safekeeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMade to Be Used\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough \u003cem\u003eWhiskers \u0026amp; Lace\u003c\/em\u003e contains many decorative elements, I intentionally included writing space throughout the journal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 59 pages offer a combination of embellished areas and quieter tea- and coffee-dyed papers, giving you room to make the journal your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it for writing, photographs, memories, favorite quotations, cat stories, drawings, collage, keepsakes or little everyday things you simply don't want to forget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pockets and tuck spots also provide places for storing small notes, photographs and other paper treasures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHandmade Means Individual\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis journal was made one page and one detail at a time rather than manufactured to look perfectly uniform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-dyed papers naturally contain changes in color, staining and markings. Lace and ruffles vary in width, texture and placement. Some textile embellishments are sewn while others are glued, depending upon the material and how they were incorporated into the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIrregularities in paper, edges, stitching, layering and embellishment are part of the handmade nature and vintage-inspired character of the journal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe photographs show the \u003cstrong\u003eactual journal you will receive\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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