Name: Secret Words
Brand: Dapper Notes
Price: 17.0 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

$17

Paper Style

Dot Grid

Lined

Graph

Blank

Faux leather & bookcloth cover

Hand-made in Fair Lawn

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Edition #61 Notes

Designed by Ciara LeRoy, a visual artist whose work primarily consists of powerful statements that are either painted in bold vibrant colors, or embroidered in a hidden way into intricate patterns. For our collaboration, Ciara melded her styles into a subtly hidden message with bright painterly colors. The base is very much following the colors and feeling of the painting that hangs on my studio wall, which I love. And the secret words within are one of the phrases Ciara uses frequently in her paintings: "Take your time."

Fray level: None

Most Dapper Notes covers are made using fabric, which naturally frays with use. Each material behaves differently, and this meter will help you gauge how much fraying to expect from your notebook. Read more about fabric covers

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Secret Words specs

Artist: Ciara LeRoy
Online at: prettystrangedesign.com
Social: @prettystrangedesign
Cover Design: Take Your Time
Cover Material: Faux leather
Material Fray: None
Bookcloth: Lemon yellow
Endsheet Material: Unryu/Onion skin
Paper: 70lb smooth white
Thread: Kelly green
Notebook Size: 3½ × 5½ inches
Created: February 2026

Secret Words

Crisp cover

The covers were printed onto faux leather, which is super durable, has a wonderful texture, and shifts in brightness depending on angle of view.

Secret Words

I’ve had two items hanging on the wall in my studio for a while that perfectly encapsulate Ciara’s body of work, and are an inspiration for this collaboration: One is a miniature embroidery hoop, and another is a tiny painting in blue and red that feels like an optical illusion in how the colors interact.

All in the details

Can you pinpoint what inspires you to write, to doodle, to journal your everyday? No matter the source, your Dapper Notes was made with extra care for all the little details, and is ready for you to capture life!

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How Secret Words was made

Every Dapper Notes notebook is made by hand, from scratch using a variety of materials including: a fabric cover that's bound to bookcloth, a decorative end-sheet, all sewn with waxed thread. Watch this video to see how they're made, step by step.

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Dapper Notes notebooks are

Fabric covered

Every notebook cover is made from two materials: a good looking fabric on the outside backed by book cloth inside.

100% made by me

Straight from my studio in Fair Lawn, you’re getting premium paper, wax coated linen thread stitching, glue and a little love.

Shipped everywhere

My hand-made notebooks can be sent directly to you to any location in the world where USPS delivers.

Reviews

Dapper notes are the antidote to the digital age. Every item is handcrafted, hand-sewn, and designed for maximum delight.

Teresa

Highest quality construction and materials, keen eye for detail, and delicious design, month after month.

Dana

Dapper Notes are the best quality pocket sized notebooks you can get. The textile cover and thread binding means the books will hold up through time. I love the thick paper as well; good for fountain pens.

Cindy

I am a lover of texture, both visually and physically, so the different book covers are perfect for me!

RoseAnn

Wow, beyond beautiful. They are very well made and sweet. Thrilled to have these gorgeous notes.

Brad

Beautifully made, exceptional craftsmanship, wonderful customer service!

Gia

I love this notebook. It's beautifully hand crafted, very sturdy, and makes a great conversation piece. 10/

Milo

Secret Words