Useful pages
Weekly and monthly planners, lined pages, keepsake prompts or quality art paper—chosen to suit each book.
UPCYCLED LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK JOURNALS & PLANNERS — HANDMADE IN AUSTRALIA
Old stories,
new memories.
Genuine pre-loved Little Golden Books and vintage storybooks, transformed by hand in Australia into one-of-a-kind journals, planners and personalised keepsakes — made to be used, enjoyed and treasured.
Your favourite story, made into something special.
Choose from my collection of over 1,000 books for your custom journal or planner. Tell me a title or theme you love, and I’ll let you know what’s available.
Postage available across Australia · Local door pickup in Townsville
Make it personalAsk Jane to add your name to your book.
Handmade by JaneMade to be treasured
A note from Jane
Why I make these books
I love taking something that may have been sitting forgotten on a shelf and transforming it into something beautiful and useful, while keeping the charm and memories of the original book alive.
The collection
Find your special book
Every book is handmade, so there may only be one available.
Christmas Keepsakes — Handmade or Make Your Own!
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Made by hand
A little look inside
Contents vary from book to book. Check each listing for its exact inclusions.
Thoughtful details
Dividers, handmade pockets, envelopes, ephemera and original story pages make every book unique.
Made for memories
Use your book for plans, drawings, photos, notes and the small moments you would like to keep close.
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What customers say
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Request a Custom Journal
Have a favourite Little Golden Book in mind? Tell Jane what you would love and she will do her best to find it and create something special for you.
Please note
Requested book titles depend on availability and cannot always be guaranteed. This form is an enquiry only—Jane will confirm the book, design, price and postage before your order proceeds.
- 01 Choose your book and keepsake style
- 02 Add your page and personalisation choices
- 03 Jane will contact you to confirm the details
Upcycled Little Golden Book Journals in Australia
Golden Keepsakes creates handmade upcycled Little Golden Book journals, planners and keepsakes in Townsville, Queensland. Choose a favourite childhood story from more than 1,000 books and have it transformed into a unique personalised journal or keepsake, with options including names, page styles, pockets and handmade envelopes. Postage is available across Australia.
Ready when you are
Postage or local pickup
Australia-wide postage is available, with the cost confirmed before payment. If you are in Townsville, you can arrange a convenient local door pickup.
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