All about Captured Essence Journals...

Captured Essence Journals began as a passion project. I love creating art and working with my hands. Also, like many of the neurodivergent who practically have a side-hustle in trying to get their life together, I was constantly trying new planners and journals. Unfortunately, they only seemed to hold my attention for a short period of time before I was looking for the next "perfect" one.

I eventually realized that, for me, the problem with every book I purchased was that after a while, usually not that long, I would suddenly find myself bored. I wanted new colors, new images, new words, or a different size to fit my new need (yeah, I collect hobbies and lists like I collect journals.)

The answer came in the form of Junk Journals! And sure, I could purchase more journals (there are many beautiful ones out there), but I wanted to create my own! Because... why not? So I began crafting journals for different needs, where each book, each page, was different. Finally, a cure for my short attention span! Well, at least as far as journals and planners go.

Once I got the process down and knew I could provide exceptional quality, I decided to begin offering them here. Because I know there are others like me who want a fun, unique, inspiring book to create art, store memories, plan our lives (no really, this time it will work), or just get all the thoughts out of our heads and down on paper where we can manage them. Where we can capture our essence.

Alongside writing to organize my life, I love reading and story-telling. That's why many of the journals at Captured Essence Journals are created from hardcover books. Not only do they celebrate the art and joy of reading and writing stories, but the hard covers provide extra durability to the journal. Plus, I absolutely adore collecting useless trinkets, so the junk journals are lovingly sprinkled with interesting ephemera, beautiful photographs, delightful textures, and more!