Those wonderful hard-bound books of old that were found in libraries and schoolrooms are finding a new purpose with the help of Michelle Sanders of Attic Journals. Taking the vintage books that were bound for dumpsters and landfills, new life is breathed into every gorgeous product.
A friendly welcome.
An alphabet of book pages that were created because of it.
I am partial to the romantically divine book page garlands myself.
Oh, my heart!
Although thinking of the blank pages wrapped in vintage book pages and covers speaks to my writer’s heart and would to any writer, doodler, planner, inventor, or Lego engineer of any age.
I remember my first journal with a little lock that I kept secrets and dreams. These journals feel like they can keep a secret too, between bits of a story. Perfect for the soul that needs to put pen to paper and follow where they lead.
Think of the last time you sent a handwritten note to someone just because. Think of the smile these hidden cards wrapped in a fanciful page would delight.
“Attic Journals began on a sleepy Saturday morning in 2004 when she happened upon a beautiful tattered book at a San Luis Obispo garage sale. With an immediate need of having an original gift for a friend’s birthday celebration that evening, she headed home to re-purpose the book and Attic Journals were born.
These days they hail from Portland, Oregon– known for it’s roses, it’s DIY and maybe a little less known for the taco trucks that seem to be taking over every corner on the southeast side. We love it here. You would too.”
I love local businesses and I adore handmade and I am hopelessly happy to share them with everyone I know. Attic Journals products can be found online at their shop and at shops & shows around the US and Canada.
Plus, you get the chance to win the Attic Journal (seen above), Book Page Card Set, and Book Page Heart Garland Set!
*I received products from Attic Journals to review, however I have purchased some products on my own. All opinions are my own. I am offering some of these products as a giveaway.
I love vintage books! What a great use of ones that wouldn’t be good for reading anymore. I would love to win. :)
These look so fun!
They can be used for a number of things. Great gift.
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I’ve given an Attic Journal as a gift and have, happily, seen it in use. I would love to have one of my own.
Very interesting…and intriguing! :)
Attics journals are just like those in the movies, always keeps me fascinated.
Problem is you tend to read your kids diaries, not me, but their friends mothers.
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Those look really neat! Thank you for stopping by on my SITS day! :)
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I am a creative person, but find it hard to be crafty without a little inspiration. These cards are great and I love what you’ve done with the old books.
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They are adorable!
I would gift these to my fabulous bookworm sister if I won :)
I love that idea! :) Its so creative and fun!
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I love old books! What a wonderful way to use those that are no longer being read.
I love to win this because I am a bookworm, I love books, and I am a retired school library media specialist so I love all things “book-ish’!
I love books and journals…what a great combo
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