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Welcome to Ugly Leather Journals on Etsy. What a name, right!!?! Ugly Journals!! Who would want such a thing. Please, let me explain a little how this name came to me and I just couldn’t shake it.
I use only full grain leather which is a natural product that comes from a once living animal. Every piece of leather if allowed will tell a piece of that animals story. I embrace the story of each piece of leather allowing scarring, branding, bites and marks into my pieces. I do avoid anything major that could effect the integrity or completely change the overall look of the piece. I save those leather pieces (which are often from leather from free range cows) to create items that will be ready to ship so you can see the beauty and know what you are buying. However, made to order pieces may have the smaller marks, scratched, or bites…it’s a piece of the story. Each notebook is unique which is the beauty of leather.
My current processing time is 5-7 business days for non custom items. Custom leather items currently ship within 3-4 weeks. Any messages after 5 pm may not be responded to until the next business day as I do have a family.
Wholesale pricing available upon request for large quantity purchases.
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Michael on Feb 25, 2024
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful journal, exactly what I was hoping for! It arrived perfectly packaged with some lovely personal touches. This talented artist was an absolute pleasure to work with, and I highly recommend supporting her business!!!
Carrie responded on Mar 28, 2024
Thank you so much! I'm so happy you like it. It was a pleasure doing business with you.
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Hsiang Eric on Jan 23, 2024
5 out of 5 starsOne of my goals for the new year was to take up journaling again; I realized I often forget what I was going to write when I get home. To remedy that, I started to use the "refill system," where I have the journal with me at work, travelling, so I can just jot down, draw my random thoughts. Once its filled up, I would remove it from my work book and stick it into a more stationary, beautiful leather journal. After tons of searching, Carrie at Ugly Leather Journal (ULJ) made it all happen. The leather cover is thick and luxurious, the stitchings and the border work is very well done. A lot of journal cover was just a rectangular piece of leather and a bungee cord, ULJ offered card slots where users can stick memorabilias, and it's even big enough for postcards. It's simply a great product and amazing support.
Carrie responded on Feb 5, 2024
Thank you so much! I am so glad you are happy with your journal and hope it helps with your goals for the year. It was a pleasure working with you.
About UglyLeatherJournals
Embracing the beauty of leather allowing its flaws to shine through.
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Carrie
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I was born with glitter in my veins and I love creating beautiful things. I jumped into leather work and bookbinding out of curiosity and fell in love. I am a wife, mother of 3, and believer in love and Christ - everything else is suspect.
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What if the size I need is not listed?
Please contact me. If it is within my capability, I will add it to the size list to be available for purchase. We have printing ability up to 11 inches in height.
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