“Heritage craft keeps us connected to our roots, and I believe the things made slowly are the ones we treasure the most.”
— Lanae Hixson
Maker & Founder, Hank Belle
We believe some things are meant to last.
Our journals are made for stories worth keeping — the recipes passed down, the ideas worked through, the music written by hand, the moments recorded simply because they matter. In a world of disposable goods, we choose to make objects with permanence, care, and intention.
Each journal is handcrafted using premium materials: full-grain leather, quality paper options, and time-tested construction methods. We focus on thoughtful design over trends, durability over shortcuts, and details you’ll come to appreciate more with use.
These are journals made to be used daily, carried often, and kept for a lifetime — not tucked away, not replaced, but lived in.
Whether your pages hold words, sketches, notes, or memories, our goal is the same: to create something worthy of what you put inside.
Founder & Maker
Hank Belle was founded by a maker with a deep respect for tradition. For her, that encompasses craftsmanship, process, and the materials we choose to use.
What began as a desire to create a better journal—one built to be used and last—became a commitment to making objects with purpose, care, and permanence.
Every design reflects that philosophy: thoughtful construction, honest materials, and details that grow more meaningful with time.
From the workbench
As the work grew, so did her commitment to preserving more of those traditions.
What began as a personal pursuit of learning leathercraft and bookbinding became something larger — a dedication to honoring methods that value patience, durability, and meaning.
Over time, the workshop itself became just as important as the finished journals, shaping not only how each piece is made, but why it is made at all.
The leather house is born
Today, every Hank Belle journal is still made slowly and deliberately by hand inside our heritage leather workshop, Anselma House, in North Idaho. It is here that traditional leathercraft and bookbinding methods continue to guide each piece, honoring the belief that objects made with patience and care carry meaning far beyond their materials. Our hope is that every journal leaving the workshop becomes more than something you own — that it becomes a place where memories, creativity, and family stories are preserved for generations to come.
Anselma House is our working heritage craft workshop and the home where Hank Belle journals are created. Rooted in traditional leatherwork and small-batch craftsmanship, Anselma House represents our broader dedication to preserving timeless craft and creating goods meant to be used, cherished, and passed forward.
6 Years on Etsy
Hank Belle was founded in 2020, with its first shop on Etsy. Our shop on Etsy has consistently averaged a 5-Star rating ever since, with hundreds of happy reviews in the areas of customer service and craftsmanship.