KristinShieldsArt

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5.0 (432)

19 years
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5.0 (432)

1.3k
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19 years
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Last updated on Dec 16, 2025

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoy looking at my journals and textile pieces. I make upcycled journals from discarded and/or vintage books. My favorites are those made with children's book illustrations. Those are always made with the original book pages. They are a labor of love and I hope you like them too. Feel free to combine items in one order, I always refund shipping overages greater than $1.

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Kristin Shields

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5.0 (432)

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Christine on Aug 1, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

This journal is better than expected. It is so well made and is definitely as described. It is such high quality that I would definitely buy again from this seller. Shipping was also very fast. LOVE LOVE LOVE.

Magic Sketchbook with Postcard Art by Dori Patrick

Magic Sketchbook with Postcard Art by Dori Patrick
Nikki on Jul 14, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Such an absolutely STUNNING journal!🥹💖✨ I have purchased several things from this shop now and the quality is just absolutely amazing each and every time and you can feel the passion and love that is put into each item! ✨ The customer service is also excellent! Can’t recommend this shop enough! Thank you and I’ll be back! 💕✨

Improv Patchwork Journal with Hand Stitching

Improv Patchwork Journal with Hand Stitching
Anonymous on Jul 7, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Adorable little bag!! Owl love it!! ❤️👍😁👌😊🙏

Owl Zipper Pouch with Hand Stitching

Owl Zipper Pouch with Hand Stitching
JAM on Jul 3, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Beautifully created! This will be such a nice gift.

Children's Books Zipper Pouch

Children's Books Zipper Pouch
Etsy buyer on Jun 30, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Super adorable and super fast shipping Highly recommend this seller.

Thumper's Race Junk Journal

Thumper's Race Junk Journal
Etsy buyer on Jun 30, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Oh my goodness more amazing in person Absolutely love it. Thanks for my extra gift

Ugly Duckling Fairy Tale Journal

Ugly Duckling Fairy Tale Journal
Anonymous on Jun 22, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

This is super adorable!! I wish I could've got both!! Thank you Kristin!!

Owl Junk Journals

Owl Junk Journals
Jill on Jun 7, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

This journal is so beautifully made. I really love it and can’t wait to begin using it!

Heidi Book Junk Journal

Heidi Book Junk Journal
Zelda on Jun 6, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

What an enchanting little San Francisco journal…wonderful job in crafting this! Also sweet little extras plus a cup of tea…thank you!!!☕️💕

San Francisco Travel Junk Journals

San Francisco Travel Junk Journals
Debra on Apr 25, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Always a great gift from this maker.

Mini Accordion Sketchbooks with Little Golden Book Covers

Mini Accordion Sketchbooks with Little Golden Book Covers

About KristinShieldsArt

One of a Kind Journals and Textile Goods

Sales 1,298

On Etsy since 2007

One of a Kind Journals and Textile Goods

Handmade Journals and Textile Art

I've been a maker all my life. I learned to do various forms of needlework as a child. I painted and tried any kind of craft I could get my hands on. Coming from a crafty family that wasn't difficult. I learned to quilt in the 1990s and quickly became enamored with this new outlet. I opened my Etsy shop in 2007, Since then I've made hundreds of quilts and sold or given away most of them.

Around 2010 I started experimenting with handmade journals. I've come to really love the simple process of preparing pages, making a cover and putting them all together. Sometimes they are simple and only include one type of paper. Other times they include a wide variety of paper types and are heavily decorated. Once I go down a rabbit hole I realize I've got way more quilts or bags or journals than any one person could use so I sell some of them here. I hope you enjoy looking around the shop!