MEET OUR COLLECTION | SEVEN
SAKURALALA's first notebook and notebook cover, and the accompanying item series SEVEN. Over the years, the fabric and design of the notebook cover, the paper of the notebook, and even the details of the packaging have all been carefully considered. With the help of many people, We have given shape to our ideas, thoughts, passions and desires.
SEVEN is our very first notebook cover and notebook collection. To everyone who shared their knowledge about the process, materials, and design, we are truly grateful for your time and patience. It has been a long three years to get here, but it's worth seeing it SEVEN comes to life.
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When SAKURALALA moved from the US to Japan, we wrote down the goals we wanted to achieve. One of them was to manufacture our products in Japan. We wanted to spread the "greatness of Japan" to many people both in Japan and overseas, so we insisted on "Made in Japan" for SEVEN.
After moving from Hawaii to Japan, we sat together and wrote down a list of goals we wanted to accomplish. One of the largest goals we had was to create a product locally and share with the world the type craftsmanship people here dedicate their lives to.
We, of course, recommend SEVEN specifically for stamping, but it's good for more than that. It can definitely be used it for keeping track on your monthly, weekly, or daily schedules, documenting memories, taking notes, writing a few ideas down, and doodling. If you do decide to get a SEVEN, we hope you don't limit yourself and overthink the process or purpose. Instead, sit down and find any small thing that brings you joy and allow it to grow from there.
After moving from Hawaii to Japan, we sat together and wrote down a list of goals we wanted to accomplish. One of the largest goals we had was to create a product locally and share with the world the type craftsmanship people here dedicate their lives to.
Both the notebook cover and the notebook are designed simply so that you can enjoy customizing them. We are also planning customization items unique to SAKURALALA. Customize them however you like and create your own one-of-a-kind item. Please make SEVEN.
A huge part to designing SEVEN was to keep it as simple as possible so that it gives you the ability to customize your blank canvas any way you want. We are already in the works with local manufacturers to create unique items that will complement SEVEN. By doing so, we are hoping that it will offer you a hassle free way to design your SEVEN according to your lifestyle .
A huge part to designing SEVEN was to keep it as simple as possible so that it gives you the ability to customize your blank canvas any way you want. We are already in the works with local manufacturers to create unique items that will complement SEVEN. By doing so, we are hoping that it will offer you a hassle free way to design your SEVEN according to your lifestyle .
The notebook cover is made from Japanese canvas made by craftsmen at a long-established manufacturer. The canvas, spun by skilled craftsmen, is of high quality, has a nice texture, and feels warm.
Canvas has a variety of textures depending on the number of warp and weft threads twisted together. There are different thicknesses of fabric available. Preferences vary even within the SAKURALALA team, so we used fabric of two different thicknesses so that you can choose the one you prefer.
#10 is a cover that feels much firmer. #11 is softer than #10, and to put it dramatically it feels a bit squishy, but it is a softer cover that fits comfortably in your hand.
The SEVEN notebook cover is made with 100% Japanese canvas manufactured at a long established company. The canvas is hand spun by skilled craftsmen and carries a warm feeling to it.
#10 is a cover that feels much firmer. #11 is softer than #10, and to put it dramatically it feels a bit squishy, but it is a softer cover that fits comfortably in your hand.
The SEVEN notebook cover is made with 100% Japanese canvas manufactured at a long established company. The canvas is hand spun by skilled craftsmen and carries a warm feeling to it.
Canvas fabrics have a variety of thicknesses depending on the number of warp and weft threads twisted together. Even within our Sakurala team, the preferences differ so we have decided to create SEVEN notebook covers with two different thicknesses of canvas fabrics.
Our impression of the notebook cover made with the canvas #10 fabric is that it has a strong durable feel while canvas #11 fits softly in your hand.
The size of the notebook is A5 vertical. Through years of experience and trial and error, I have found this size to be ideal for journaling and writing down ideas.
"SAKURALALA means clear stamps!" For the notebooks in VOL.1, we had a paper professional select a thick paper that would not bleed through the ink and would be compatible with the stamps. We use paper with a warm, natural color.
The size of the notebook is A5 vertical. Years of journaling experiences + trial & errors have led us to this size which we believe is perfect for journaling and note taking. Our company is known for creating fun and cute clear stamps. So, for our first notebook, we asked paper professionals to select a thick paper that would be compatible with stamping and help prevent ink from bleeding through. The paper has a natural warm white color and a gentle rough texture.
The size of the notebook is A5 vertical. Years of journaling experiences + trial & errors have led us to this size which we believe is perfect for journaling and note taking. Our company is known for creating fun and cute clear stamps. So, for our first notebook, we asked paper professionals to select a thick paper that would be compatible with stamping and help prevent ink from bleeding through. The paper has a natural warm white color and a gentle rough texture.
When you open the packaging box that the cover is in, don't throw it away. We wondered if we could use it as one of the items of SEVEN. The packaging professionals came up with the idea of a "memory box". You can put memorabilia such as photos and tickets in it, use it to carry stamps, masking tape, stickers, etc., or take off the cover of a notebook filled with memories on every page and store it in the box... It's a companion for writing down memories for your loved ones. The packaging is quite attractive, so you can give it as is as a gift for SEVEN.
The front side is simple so that you can customize it to suit each situation.
Instead of throwing away the packaging, we thought of how to design it to give it another role. We then came up with the idea of a "memory box". Keeping collected memorabilia in it on the go, or keeping your finished SEVEN notebook that filled with unforgettable memories. Also it's a nice package if you're thinking of gifting a filled notebook or a new one for those special people inn your life.
The front side is simple so that you can customize it to suit each situation.
Instead of throwing away the packaging, we thought of how to design it to give it another role. We then came up with the idea of a "memory box". Keeping collected memorabilia in it on the go, or keeping your finished SEVEN notebook that filled with unforgettable memories. Also it's a nice package if you're thinking of gifting a filled notebook or a new one for those special people inn your life.
We designed the front side of package simple so that you can customize it.
There are as many ways to use a notebook as there are people. SEVEN's simple design means that you can use it for a wide variety of purposes, such as a schedule book for managing monthly, weekly, and daily plans, a memory-keeping diary for recording casual events and travel memories, a memo pad for note-taking and writing down ideas, etc. It is especially recommended for those who enjoy decorating with stamps.
Please see the following link for ideas and examples of how to use it. ▶️▶︎▶ ️Read more
We, of course, recommend SEVEN specifically for stamping, but it's good for more than that. It can definitely be used it for keeping track on your monthly, weekly, or daily schedules, documenting memories, taking notes, writing a few ideas down, and doodling. If you do decide to get a SEVEN, we hope you don't limit yourself and overthink the process or purpose. Instead, sit down and find any small thing that brings you joy and allow it to grow from there.
Please click on the link below to see some ideas of what you can do with SEVEN. ▶️▶︎▶️ Read more
7 days to listen to your favorite music 7 days to make a special gift 7 days to take a long-awaited 7-day trip 7 days to read a bedtime story 7 days to hold hands with a loved one Record your irreplaceable memories of how you spent those 7 days May your SEVEN be filled with lots of smiles and joy.