# Etsy Listing: Personalized Leather Journal

## Product Context
- Product: Hand-stitched leather journal with custom name embossing
- Category: Paper and Party Supplies > Books and Journals
- Price Point: 45 USD
- Unique Features: Genuine leather, hand-stitched, custom embossing, refillable pages

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## OPTIMIZED TITLE (140 characters max)

Personalized Leather Journal Custom Name Embossed Notebook Handmade Gift for Him Her Anniversary Birthday Refillable Travel Journal

**Character count:** 138

**Keyword strategy:** Primary keyword first (Personalized Leather Journal), followed by secondary keywords and gift occasions.

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## PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

**HOOK PARAGRAPH:**
Looking for a gift they will actually use and treasure? This personalized leather journal combines old-world craftsmanship with modern functionality. Each journal is hand-stitched from genuine full-grain leather and custom embossed with their name or initials.

**FEATURES AND DETAILS:**

What makes this journal special:
- Genuine full-grain leather that develops beautiful patina over time
- Hand-stitched binding using traditional saddle stitch technique
- Custom embossing with up to 15 characters (name, initials, or date)
- 200 pages of 120gsm acid-free paper
- Refillable design so they can use it for years
- Includes leather bookmark and elastic closure

**SPECIFICATIONS:**
- Size: 5 x 7 inches (A5) - perfect for travel or desk
- Paper: 200 pages, lined, 120gsm ivory acid-free
- Leather: Full-grain vegetable-tanned leather
- Colors available: Brown, Tan, Black, Burgundy

**PERSONALIZATION:**
Add their name, initials, or a special date embossed in gold, silver, or blind (no color). Simply add your personalization text in the box above. We will send a proof within 24 hours.

**GIFT READY:**
Each journal arrives in a cotton dust bag, ready to gift. Perfect for anniversaries, birthdays, graduation, retirement, or just because.

**SHIPPING AND CARE:**
Handmade to order in 3-5 business days. Ships in protective packaging. Leather will develop natural patina with use. Wipe with dry cloth to clean.

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## ALL 13 TAGS

1. personalized leather journal
2. custom embossed notebook
3. leather journal for men
4. leather journal for women
5. anniversary gift for him
6. birthday gift for her
7. handmade leather notebook
8. refillable travel journal
9. personalized gift
10. custom name journal
11. third anniversary gift
12. graduation gift
13. leather notebook embossed

**Tag strategy:** Mix of product keywords, gift occasions, and gender-specific searches.

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## ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS

**Categories to select:**
- Primary: Paper and Party Supplies > Books, Movies and Music > Books > Journals and Notebooks
- Attributes: Handmade, Personalizable

**Pricing notes:**
- 45 USD is competitive for personalized leather goods
- Consider offering gift wrapping as paid add-on

**Photo suggestions:**
- Lead image: Journal with sample embossing, styled flat lay
- Show scale with hand holding journal
- Detail shot of leather texture and stitching
- Show personalization options
- Lifestyle shot as gift

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## SEO OPTIMIZATION TIPS

1. Renew listing during peak shopping hours (9-11am EST)
2. Update tags seasonally (add holiday gift before Q4)
3. Use all photo slots (10 images)
4. Add video showing leather quality and embossing
5. Respond to reviews to boost engagement signals