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.
Choosing the Right Journal – Which Painted Cover Edition Is Right for You?
Each of our Painted Cover Collection journals is designed with a unique emotional tone in mind — inspired by Nicole Hachey's original hand-painted artwork. But how do you choose the one that fits your style or makes the perfect gift? Here’s a quick guide to help you...
5 Unexpected Benefits of Using a Journal Every Day
Journaling isn’t just for writers — it’s for anyone seeking clarity, creativity, or a moment of calm. Whether you’re journaling for goal-setting, mindfulness, or self-expression, the benefits go far beyond simply tracking your day. Here are five reasons to make...
Behind the Journals – Meet the Creators of Creative Crew Journals
Every great product has a story — and behind each journal in the Painted Cover Collection is a team that blends artistry and strategy, design and meaning. Creative Crew Journals is a collaboration between Nicole Hachey of NicDesigns and Tim Melanson of Creative Crew...