Each GrimmWhimm Doll is a small piece of story stitched into being — part curiosity, part companion, and entirely one-of-a-kind. Handcrafted with intention and a touch of mischief, these dolls embody the beauty of imperfection and the charm of the slightly uncanny. Some whisper secrets, others simply listen, but all carry a sense of quiet mystery. They were never meant to be perfect — only real in their own strange way.
COMING SOON! From Trash To Treasure: A Beginners Guide To Getting Started With Junk Journaling
Ready to start your junk journaling journey? From Trash to Treasure: A Beginner’s Guide to Making Junk Journals shows you how to turn simple materials into something magical. Inside, you’ll find easy-to-follow steps, helpful tips, and creative ideas to help you build beautiful, personal journals from the things you already have. Perfect for beginners or anyone craving a little creative spark.🖤 Start creating today — your next treasure might already be in the trash. This will be available soon!
If you’re in the Northeast Ohio area and would like to have Lovely Villain Designs host a creative session at your library, community center, or local event, we’d love to hear from you. Our workshops are beginner-friendly and focus on upcycling, creativity, and self-expression — from making blank journals to crafting unique embellishments and decorative papers.
At Lovely Villain Designs, we believe creativity is for everyone. Our workshops are designed to be welcoming, inclusive spaces where all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels can explore, learn, and express themselves freely.
On The Subject of Imperfections
You may have noticed there are a number of *ahem* imperfections on this website. At the risk of pointing fingers, we feel it’s important to let you in on a little secret: Most of the site was designed by a team of Grimmwhimm Dolls. Do they know what they’re doing? Sometimes. The site could be a lot worse. Do they let us help them? Also sometimes. Between all of us, we’ve got enough web design knowledge to make a decently navigable site. We’re working on it (when the Dolls & our schedule permit) and your patience is greatly appreciated. 🙂
Who We Are
Lovely Villain Designs is a mother-and-son creative studio based in Northeast Ohio, where art meets storytelling through junk journals, mixed media, and the curious world of GrimmWhimm Dolls. We believe in finding beauty in the imperfect and giving forgotten things new life. Every piece we make is a blend of imagination, upcycling, and a touch of mischief — made to inspire others to create their own kind of magic.
More Of Our Work
Some examples of journals and embellishments we’ve made and hands-on workshops we’ve taught.
We’re exploring ways to keep our friends up to date without overwhelming anyone, ourselves included. Right now we’ll be handling it as “subscribing” to our blog posts on this site. We welcome you to join us to stay informed. 😊
A Few Lovely Words From You
We’re so grateful for the kind words and encouragement that keep our creative hearts inspired.
Quotes are on the way!
For real…
Lovely Villain crafted the most stunning and deeply thoughtful handmade journals I’ve ever seen. I gave them as gifts, and each recipient was moved to tears—overwhelmed with appreciation and joy. These journals didn’t just hold pages; they held meaning, intention, and heart. If you’re looking to give someone a truly one-of-a-kind gift that speaks to the soul, I can’t recommend Lovely Villain enough. It’s a gift they’ll never forget.
Mandy B.
Contact Us
lovelyvillaindesigns@gmail.com
grimmwhimm@gmail.com
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