bindingbee

Handcrafted leather journals, made in Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana On Etsy since 2008

2,951 Sales | 5 out of 5 stars

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bindingbee

Handcrafted leather journals, made in Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana | 2,951 Sales

5 out of 5 stars

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Announcement    Great gifts for Dad's and Grads. Handcrafted in Indianapolis. Gift wrapping and customization is available. Most orders ship in 2-3 business days.

Thank you for visiting! I have been making hand-bound journals for over a decade and I love what I do! Each book is heirloom quality and made to delight and inspire you on your writing journey.

Keeping a journal can be a powerful tool for healing and gaining insight and I want to create beautiful, eco-conscious journals that motivate you to write. Thank you for visiting my shop!

If you have any questions, please get in touch. I can be reached via Etsy convo, or by phone M-F 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. EST. (317)-721-2331 For more information about my materials and process, please visit my about section---> https://www.etsy.com/people/bindingbee

Thank you again for taking the time to visit. Stay safe & well,
Megan Winn (owner/artist)

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Last updated on May 21, 2020

Great gifts for Dad's and Grads. Handcrafted in Indianapolis. Gift wrapping and customization is available. Most orders ship in 2-3 business days.

Thank you for visiting! I have been making hand-bound journals for over a decade and I love what I do! Each book is heirloom quality and made to delight and inspire you on your writing journey.

Keeping a journal can be a powerful tool for healing and gaining insight and I want to create beautiful, eco-conscious journals that motivate you to write. Thank you for visiting my shop!

If you have any questions, please get in touch. I can be reached via Etsy convo, or by phone M-F 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. EST. (317)-721-2331 For more information about my materials and process, please visit my about section---> https://www.etsy.com/people/bindingbee

Thank you again for taking the time to visit. Stay safe & well,
Megan Winn (owner/artist)

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  • Refillable leather travel journal with compass, 4 x 6 refillable journal

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  • Brown leather locking diary, journal that locks, lockable journal

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  • Heirloom leather baby book, baby memory book, personalized brown leather baby book

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  • Refillable leather travel journal with compass, 4 x 6 refillable journal

    Sale Price $41.60 Original Price $52.00 (20% off)
    FREE shipping

  • Custom deployment journal, military journal, deployment gift

    $60.00 FREE shipping

  • Brown leather locking diary, journal that locks, lockable journal

    $48.00 FREE shipping

  • Leather journal with antique skeleton key and watercolor paper - green leather cover

    $48.00 FREE shipping

  • Heirloom leather baby book, baby memory book, personalized brown leather baby book

    $48.00 FREE shipping

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    About bindingbee

    Sales 2,951
    On Etsy since 2008
    • Each set of pages is carefully sewn onto the leather to create an heirloom-quality book with pages that will lay flat.
    • Tools of the trade.
    • Findings used in Binding Bee journals, some old and some new.
    • Binding Bee uses eco-reclaimed leather (also known as 'Job Lot' leather), remnants from other manufacturing industries.
    • Binding the pages to the leather cover using waxed linen thread and the Long Stitch Binding method.

    Leather journals handmade in Indianapolis, Indiana

    I fell in love with bookbinding after making my very first journal back in college. It felt like magic to be able to make a book from scratch! I started Binding Bee after graduation and worked full-time as an artist for over a decade. In 2018, I became a mama and now stay at home with our amazing daughter, Abigail. I currently run Binding Bee on a much smaller scale, but still delight in being able to create beautiful journals and to connect with people all over the world.

    I am so grateful that you have stopped in to visit my little corner of the internet! Please connect with me on Instagram or Facebook, or drop a line on Etsy.

    Thanks for shopping on Etsy and supporting handmade! It means the world to makers like me.
    Megan Winn
    Binding Bee

    Shop members

    • Megan Winn

      Owner, Designer, Maker

      Keeping a journal has been deeply healing in my own life and I love getting to make beautiful books for other people to tell their stories in. I love working with my hands & running a small business. I live in Indy with my husband and daughter.

    • Lenda Humphrey

      Shipper, Assistant

      Wife to Jeremy, Momma to Bryelle and Jett. Passionate about snail mail, opossums and reading all of the books I can get my hands on.

    Shop policies

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    Last updated on Feb 15, 2020
    Frequently asked questions
    Custom and personalized orders

    Custom imprints onto pre-made books in my shop take 2-3 business days for turn-around time (expedited service available, just contact me).

    Custom orders for deployment journals or wedding guest books typically take 2-3 weeks depending on the season. Please contact me and I can give you a detailed price quote as well as expected turn-around time.

    Gift wrapping and packaging

    All purchases include free basic wrapping and an informational card about Binding Bee and a thank-you note.

    If your item is a gift, I can include a personalized card with a message from you and use a special gift wrapping paper. Please leave those details in the 'note to seller' box when you checkout, or send me an Etsy convo.

    Wholesale availability

    Binding Bee is currently accepting applications for new gallery or retail partners. Please contact me for an application and our wholesale terms. Megan Winn (owner) bindingbee@gmail.comor 317.721.2331

    Care instructions

    I use reclaimed, job-lot leather in the creation of my journals. Most of it is chrome tanned leather which requires no maintenance or upkeep. Some of the more rugged leather I use is oil-tanned and will distress and patina with use, but do not require any additional oil or conditioner. If you have specific question about the piece you are interested in, please get in touch with me.