Art-Inspired Hardcover Journals for Mindful Writing and Gifting
Discover the Painted Cover Collection — a series of premium hardcover journals featuring original hand-painted artwork by NicDesigns. Created for writers, creatives, and mindful thinkers, each journal blends elegant design with a spacious lined interior, perfect for journaling, reflection, or daily notes.
Available in three distinct editions — Painted Petals, Waves, and Radiant Glow — every Creative Crew Journal is crafted with care and printed on high-quality cream paper with a soft matte finish. Whether you’re gifting someone special or starting a new chapter in your own story, these art-inspired journals are designed to elevate the writing experience.
Shop the collection today and find your perfect journal for Mother’s Day, birthdays, or intentional living.
👥 About the Creators: Tim & Nicole
Creative Crew Journals is the collaborative work of Tim Melanson and Nicole Hachey — a creative team passionate about combining original artwork with mindful, meaningful design.
Tim is a brand strategist and digital experience designer behind Creative Crew Agency, where he helps entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life through smart, beautiful storytelling. Nicole, the artist behind NicDesigns, creates hand-painted originals that inspire calm, creativity, and connection.
Together, they created the Painted Cover Collection — a series of artist-designed hardcover journals featuring Nicole’s expressive paintings and Tim’s thoughtful design approach. Each journal is carefully crafted to offer not just a place to write, but a creative space that feels personal, artistic, and elevated.
Whether you’re journaling, planning, or gifting something special, Creative Crew Journals reflects their shared vision of creativity with purpose.
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