Enter the Apothecary of Shadows—a collection of ten darkly romantic designs inspired by Victorian curiosities, antique correspondence, ravens, botanicals and forgotten objects.
Each design is layered over a reproduced print made from a scan of an antique book page, allowing the original typography, decorative borders, page numbers, age marks and imperfections to remain visible beneath the artwork.
Created for lovers of Gothic ephemera, dark academia, vintage paper, junk journals and unusual paper art, the complete collection is available as either Art Cards or self-adhesive Art Stickers.
CHOOSE YOUR FORMAT
ART CARD COLLECTION
• 10 illustrated Art Cards
• Approximately 3.75" W × 6.75" H each
• Printed on cream 65 lb cardstock
• Ideal for display, framing, journaling, scrapbooking, collage and mixed-media projects
STICKER COLLECTION
• 10 self-adhesive paper Art Stickers
• Approximately 3.75" W × 6.75" H each
• Same 10 Apothecary of Shadows designs
• Ideal for junk journals, scrapbooks, notebooks, boxes, correspondence, collage and other dry indoor decorative uses
The sticker version is printed on self-adhesive paper sticker stock and is intended for dry indoor decorative use. It is not advertised as waterproof, weatherproof, vinyl, removable or repositionable.
BOTH FORMATS INCLUDE 5 HANDMADE SEALS
Whichever format you choose, your collection also includes:
• 5 handmade flexible sealing-wax seals
• 3 skeleton-key impressions
• 2 compass impressions
• Dark red and antique-gold wax
• Seals may be solid burgundy, solid antique gold or naturally marbled combinations of both colors
• 5 adhesive glue dots, supplied separately on their backing sheet for optional application
The seals are individually handmade from a modern flexible sealing-wax blend, providing greater flexibility and durability than traditional brittle sealing wax while retaining the characteristic appearance and slight sheen of a wax seal.
Because each seal is individually made, slight variations in shape, edges, impression and red/gold marbling are part of their handmade character.
FROM THE ARCHIVE
The book pages appearing throughout the collection originated from scans of an antique copy of Gems of Great Authors, the original source volume shown in the listing photographs.
The historic pages have been preserved in reproduction and transformed into the foundation for this collection. The original typography, decorative borders, page numbers and naturally aged character remain intentionally visible.
The Art Cards and Stickers are printed reproductions. Original antique book pages are not included.
PERFECT FOR
• Gothic and dark academia décor
• Vintage-inspired ephemera collections
• Junk journals and art journals
• Scrapbooking and collage
• Mixed-media projects
• Framing or small art displays
• Correspondence and gift embellishment
• Journal and notebook decoration
• Gothic, Victorian and antique-paper lovers
PLEASE NOTE
• You will receive one complete collection in the format selected at checkout.
• Both format choices include the five handmade wax seals and five separate adhesive glue dots.
• Exact wax-seal marbling and handmade edges will naturally vary.
• Printed colors may vary slightly due to monitor settings and the characteristics of the paper.
• Decorative props appearing in styled listing photographs are not included unless specifically identified above.
Designed and assembled by Just Give Vibes
Preserving pieces of the past while giving them a new story.
