{"product_id":"wings-in-the-weathered-woods-handmade-bird-junk-journal","title":"Wings in the Weathered Woods – Handmade Bird Junk Journal | Eco Printed, Rust Printed \u0026 Naturally Dyed Papers","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eHandmade Bird Junk Journal | Eco Printed, Rust Printed, Coffee \u0026amp; Blueberry Dyed Papers | Vintage Naturalist Journal\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA weathered little book of birds, botanicals, quiet blues, and papers that carry the marks of time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWings in the Weathered Woods\u003c\/em\u003e is a one-of-a-kind handmade junk journal inspired by birds, nature, and the wonderfully imperfect character of old field journals and well-loved books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e8½ × 5½ inches\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003e51 pages\u003c\/strong\u003e, this journal combines soft blues, misty grays, warm coffee tones and weathered neutrals with bird imagery, botanical details, handmade papers, pockets and tucked-away pieces of ephemera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than trying to make every page look new and perfect, I allowed the materials and handmade processes to leave their own marks. Rust, coffee, blueberries and actual bougainvillea flowers have all contributed to the colors and patterns found among its pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePapers Made by Nature, Time \u0026amp; Experimentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of my favorite pages in this journal are also among the most unpredictable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral sheets were \u003cstrong\u003eeco printed with bougainvillea flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e. The flowers were placed against the paper and subjected to heat and pressure, allowing the plant material to leave soft, irregular botanical impressions. The resulting papers have beautiful gray and smoky neutral tones with ghostlike traces of the flowers that created them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther pages were \u003cstrong\u003eblueberry dyed\u003c\/strong\u003e, introducing muted blue and blue-violet tones that complement the bird theme, while \u003cstrong\u003ecoffee-dyed papers\u003c\/strong\u003e bring warmth and an aged appearance to the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll also discover several \u003cstrong\u003erust-printed papers\u003c\/strong\u003e. These were made by placing rusty objects against the paper and allowing them to leave their naturally irregular marks and impressions behind. No two areas develop exactly alike, and those unpredictable stains and patterns contribute beautifully to the journal's old, weathered character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariations, stains, uneven coloration, markings and other irregularities created during these processes are intentional characteristics of the handmade papers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Soft, Unusual Upcycled Cover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover began with something decidedly ordinary: \u003cstrong\u003epadded Amazon packaging envelopes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI repurposed the brown padded packaging and combined it with \u003cstrong\u003etwo layers of cardstock\u003c\/strong\u003e to create a softer cover than you would find on a traditional hardcover journal. The padded material gives the book a slightly puffy feel and even a subtle \u003cstrong\u003ecrinkly, crunchy sound when handled\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exterior was sealed to give the surface additional protection. The sealing process also deepened the original kraft-brown color of the packaging, adding to the aged appearance of the journal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eupcycled cotton ribbon\u003c\/strong\u003e wraps around the book to keep it closed and adds another soft, timeworn element to the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe journal is assembled with a \u003cstrong\u003ethree-hole pamphlet-stitch binding\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBirds, Pockets \u0026amp; Things to Discover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBird imagery carries throughout the journal in shades of blue, gray and weathered neutrals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside are numerous \u003cstrong\u003epockets, tags, journaling cards, decorative pieces and tucked-away bits of ephemera\u003c\/strong\u003e to discover as you move through the pages. Many removable pieces are held in place with paper clips that I treated to create an \u003cstrong\u003eaged, rust-like appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e, complementing the rust-printed papers and overall vintage aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find both decorated areas and quieter spaces for writing, making this a journal that can be explored, added to and actually used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchased digital artwork, printed imagery and commercially made ephemera are incorporated throughout the journal and have been selected, layered and arranged as part of the overall design. \u003cstrong\u003eThis journal does not contain original hand-painted artwork.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Note About Its Character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis journal has an intentionally \u003cstrong\u003erustic, grungy and weathered appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand dyeing, eco printing, rust printing, repurposed materials, torn or irregular edges, staining and variations in color are part of its handmade character rather than indications of mass-produced uniformity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe photographs show the actual journal you will receive. Because screens and lighting can reproduce color differently, the blues, grays, browns and naturally dyed tones may vary somewhat from their appearance in person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJournal Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne-of-a-kind handmade bird junk journal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately \u003cstrong\u003e8½ × 5½ inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e51 pages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree-hole pamphlet-stitch binding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpcycled padded packaging cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo layers of cardstock incorporated into the cover construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSealed exterior for additional surface protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpcycled cotton ribbon closure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBougainvillea eco-printed papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlueberry-dyed papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoffee-dyed papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRust-printed papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurchased digital imagery and ephemera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple pockets and tucked elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable tags, cards and ephemera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper clips treated to create an aged, rust-like appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue, gray, brown and neutral color palette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBird and botanical\/naturalist theme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo original hand-painted artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne journal available—the journal pictured is the journal you will receive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlease Watch the Video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause there are so many pockets, removable pieces, paper textures and small details tucked throughout this journal, photographs can only show part of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe accompanying flip-through video provides the best look at the journal as a whole and lets you see the pages, pockets, ephemera and interactive elements in sequence. 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