SlowArtStudio
La Conner, Washington ·
SlowArtStudio
Bookbinding & Art Made With Love in the Skagit ValleyLa Conner, Washington 1378 Sales On Etsy since 2009
Manhattan Map Journal, handbound journal with New York map and fine art papers, small colorful NYC journal, city journal, travel journal
$37.00
orange leather pocket journal, persimmon leather wrap journal with mixed media cotton art paper, small art journal, backpack journal
$36.00
Vintage Photo Album with Archival Pages, upcycled old-fashioned album with black & white pages, re-purposed vintage leather photo album
$52.00
Sailing Journal with up-cycled hardcover and mixed-media paper, large nautical journal, Boat Vacation Sketchbook
$50.00
Announcement
Now in my 9th excellent year on Etsy, I'm still proud to say that each unique item in this shop is hand-crafted with high-quality materials and tons of love!
My prices reflect the high-quality art papers and materials I use inside each sketchbook, journal or album.
Everything in my shop is made by me, in my humble studio in a Victorian house in La Conner, Washington. This is a working bookbinding studio, a classroom space and a grass-roots, brick and mortar shop "Book, Paper & Ink Arts."
Please come by and say hello if you are in the Skagit Valley!
Making things by hand is slow and my inventory is for sale in many places, so please don't hesitate to ask me to hold something for you!
If it suddenly disappears from Etsy, I sold it in person. Sorry!
No duplicates are made here.
Yes, I am interested in bulk or wholesale orders. Contact me to work something out.
Additionally, as I work out shipping costs for combinations of various items, please know I will refund any over-payment as soon as possible. If something seems off, contact me! I treat my customers very well.
That's it.
Cheers! Brenna Jael
Announcement
Now in my 9th excellent year on Etsy, I'm still proud to say that each unique item in this shop is hand-crafted with high-quality materials and tons of love!
My prices reflect the high-quality art papers and materials I use inside each sketchbook, journal or album.
Everything in my shop is made by me, in my humble studio in a Victorian house in La Conner, Washington. This is a working bookbinding studio, a classroom space and a grass-roots, brick and mortar shop "Book, Paper & Ink Arts."
Please come by and say hello if you are in the Skagit Valley!
Making things by hand is slow and my inventory is for sale in many places, so please don't hesitate to ask me to hold something for you!
If it suddenly disappears from Etsy, I sold it in person. Sorry!
No duplicates are made here.
Yes, I am interested in bulk or wholesale orders. Contact me to work something out.
Additionally, as I work out shipping costs for combinations of various items, please know I will refund any over-payment as soon as possible. If something seems off, contact me! I treat my customers very well.
That's it.
Cheers! Brenna Jael
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Plein-Aire Sketchbook with watercolor & drawing paper, XL journal, repurposed book handbound with fine art paper, plein-air painting journal
$50.00
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Heirloom Leather Journal with art paper pockets and magenta goatskin, fine art/writing journal, case bound journal, pink journal w/pockets
$120.00
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White Oak Journal with handmade and embossed papers, handmade paper journal, Oak embossed book cover journal, natural organic journal
$100.00
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Watercolor Sketchbook, upcycled German Choral vintage book cover with watercolor paper, plein air sketchbook, painters journal
$55.00
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Deluxe Washington Travel Journal, PNW travel journal, travel journal w/pockets, original journal with art paper & Washington State maps
$95.00
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Kuntri Gurl Comix Vol 1-3, self-published mini-comic 'zine, autobio comics, mini comics, Zines, Kuntri Gurl Comix set of 3 Zines
$10.00
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Small Case-bound journal, Heirloom Book with Leather Spine & multimedia papers, traditional bookbinding, small heirloom art journal
$100.00
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Marbled Notebook with cotton paper, softcover album, pamphlet book, mixed media notebook, blank chapbook, nature journal, travel journal
$20.00
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Large Portfolio with upcycled vintage book, handmade portfolio, large hardcover portfolio, plein-aire portfolio, art portfolio
$35.00
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Nettle Paper Notebook, handmade paper chapbook, Nettle & recycled cotton handmade paper, nature journal, pamphlet journal with handmade pape
$20.00
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Small Case-bound journal, Heirloom Book with Leather Spine, block-prints and marbled paper, traditional bookbinding, small books
$65.00
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Deluxe Photo Album with leather spine & marbled cover, large archival album, case-bound fine photo album, photography book, art book
$120.00
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Watercolor Sketchbook, European Case-Bound Journal with Leather Spine and watercolor paper, Marbled Plein-Aire Sketchbook
$130.00
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Paper Bead Strands, paper jewelry, paper beads, handcrafted bead strands, colorful necklaces, long necklaces
$12.00
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Tiny books, journal necklace, small leather diary, book jewelry, book ornament, mini leather books, key-chain journal, password book
$15.00
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US Travel Journal, vintage book travel journal with pockets and fold-out maps "Davy Crockett", US map journal, road trip journal
$65.00
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Book Jewelry, journal necklace, small leather diary, book jewelry, book ornament, mini leather books, key-chain journal, password book
$15.00
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Marbled Notebook with cotton paper, softcover album, pamphlet book, mixed media notebook, blank chapbook, nature journal, travel journal
$20.00
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Foodie Bookmarks Set of 4, bookmarks with vegetables, colorful paper bookmarks
$8.00
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Sailing Journal with up-cycled hardcover and mixed-media paper, large nautical journal, Boat Vacation Sketchbook
$50.00
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Photo Album Hand-bound with vintage cover "Deciduous Orchards" acid-free black photo pages and corners, hardcover photo album, garden album
$46.00
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Red Leather Art Journal, red leather-wrap journal, plein-air art journal with mixed-media art papers, leather art journal with cotton paper
$52.00
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Tiny Journal Necklaces, small leather diary, book jewelry, book ornament, mini leather books, key-chain journal, password book
$15.00
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Tiny Journal Necklaces, small leather diary, book jewelry, book ornament, mini leather books, key-chain journal, password book
$15.00
Reviews
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madisonfinley23 on Aug 14, 2018
5 out of 5 starsI had a travel journal commissioned as a gift for my significant other's travels to Europe. Brenna was a quick communicator and I appreciated how she took the time to frequently check-in and ask for my input on the journal. She provided a completed product very quickly too and with free shipping!
The journal itself turned out better than I could have expected. While I provided my own book, she included maps and quality papers, as well as exceptional craftsmanship, that I definitely couldn't have found/done myself. Most importantly, it was a well received and loved gift, that will be a special keepsake now and in the future.
I highly recommend Brenna's work and hope to purchase another one-of-a-kind journal again in the future! -
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Lupen on Aug 10, 2018
5 out of 5 starsThis journal is so beautifully crafted down to every detail. I love the block print on the inside cover and the variety of high quality art paper throughout. It was wrapped with much loveliness and care as well. Thank you Brenna for sharing your work with the world. I will treasure this book!
Updates
I'm in need of a lot of supplies for the upcoming season, so I've moved a lot of Journals into the "on sale" section of my shop and temporarily lowered prices on many other items.
Check it out and happy Spring...
About
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Paper! The guest bed turns into a table most of the time.
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My newest studio space.
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Here are some books the library and other friends have scavenged for me.
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A stack of atlases for pressing, a wooden book press, two textblocks and some other stuff for binding.
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Block printing decorative papers by hand..."Dogwood" print
Sketchbooks & Journals for artists, writers, and low-tech creativity...anyplace, anytime, no recharging necessary
When I started my Etsy shop in 2009, Etsy wasn't quite as well known as it is now.
I didn't even make journals yet, I just had some crocheted hats and stuff.
I didn't start making significant sales until about 2012 (So stick with it, if you are just starting out!). I lived on a small, isolated island and being able to share my art worldwide and make a little extra money was an amazing gift.
Wow, I have learned a lot and even started a brick-and-mortar shop and book-arts center since then! I moved off the Island to a nearby art-centric town, La Conner, WA.
I'm about 7 years into making journals and I'm still obsessed. I love to use the random books and maps that libraries are throwing out. I love the feedback and ideas I get from my customers.
Overall, I'm full of gratitude, and excited to see what happens next!
Shop members
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Brenna Jael
Owner, Maker, Designer
I recently moved from a tiny, isolated Island to a small art-centric town in Northwestern Washington State. My studio is in my home, in a large Victorian house and my Etsy shop is growing fast! Please stop by if you are in the Skagit Valley.
Production partners
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U Printing
Van Nuys, CA
I submit my original art designs and U-Printing prints the cards.
Local
Find SlowArtStudio at the following upcoming markets!
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Anacortes Farmers Market
The Depot Arts Center
ANACORTES, WAMay 12–Oct 12
The very best Farmers Market in Northwestern Washington
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Bow Farmers Market
Samish Bay Cheese
15115 Bow Hill Rd
BOW, WAJun 7–Sep 22
A fun and uber-local food & craft market in the heart of Washington's agricultural Mecca, Skagit Valley.
Shop policies
Shipping
Digital downloads
Payment options
- Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits
- Money Order
- Check
Returns & exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
I accept returns I do not accept returns
I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
Privacy policy
More information
Frequently asked questions
Custom and personalized orders
You can absolutely mail a book to me to convert into a Journal or Sketchbook! Contact me for details.
Wholesale availability
Yes, I do bulk or wholesale orders for shops. I also do consignment sometimes. Contact me for details.
How long does it take to make a journal?
Anywhere from 10 minutes to 2 weeks!