Easy-Layout Family Scrapbook & Capsule Box for Family Keepsakes = Journal Capsule

Why You'll Love It

If you'd love to sit down and create a beautiful family scrapbook, filled with photos, memories and handmade touches but lack the time - because let's face it, being a mom is incredibly busy - then this is for you. I created the Journal Capsule kit to bridge the gap so that you can create a handmade family scrapbook in a couple of minutes a day.

And I'm not exaggerating, I've created a scrapbook each year using the Journal Capsule system.

Write a memory or two a day, add in your favourite photos and voila, the book is complete. It's absolutely perfect for the busy mom who wants to cherish family memories in a scrapbook but doesn't have the time to dedicate to big creative projects. Our signature layout makes it all work.

Use the keepsake capsule box for things like ultrasound pictures, kids' artwork, report cards and all the items you collect throughout the year and would love to keep but don't know where to put.

The Journal Capsule memory keeping kit is about making family memory keeping easy, simple and beautiful. At the end of the year, you'll have a capsule of family memories to treasure for years to come. I've been using this system for years and can truly say I absolutely LOVE what I've been able to create and my family does, too! Without the Journal Capsule, I wouldn't have been able to create my scrapbooks or perfectly preserve sentimental artwork and keepsake items, and so much would have gone forgotten. Like me, I know you won't regret creating a Journal Capsule.

Everything you need to keep memories, simplified

What's Inside the Kit?

Our all-in-one Journal Capsule kit is designed to help you effortlessly preserve your family memories - without hours of writing or missed milestones. Each kit includes the following.

Keeping it all organized

The Accessories

A set of heavy-weight envelopes and a drawstring bag keep your family keepsakes safe and organized (ultrasounds, kids' artwork and more). Everything fits back into the capsule box for safe keeping.

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for special family mementos

The Keepsake Capsule

Beautiful and durable. With a high quality, scuff-resistant finish, it's extra deep to fit a year's worth of family keepsakes as well as your memory keeping journal. It's a capsule of family memories meant to last for years to come.

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For daily memory keeping

Memory Keeping Journal

Create a scrapbook-style family memory journal in minutes a day. Covers 12 months and is undated, it bridges the gap between a milestone journal and a traditional scrapbook. Our signature layout makes it all work.

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The Journal Capsule Makes it Simple

Instead of scrolling through your camera roll at the end of the year looking for photos to add into an online photo book maker, with the Journal Capsule you’ve already got it done! Plus there’s no need to try and remember memories from months ago to include in captions. The Journal Capsule captures the big moments and the little ones too, as they happen. Plus with your handwriting inside, the Journal Capsule is a handmade, sentimental keepsake.

  • Flexible

    The Journal Capsule is perfect for families with children of any age and stage and is made for keeping newborn milestones to high school graduation memories.

  • Aesthetic

    Neutral and designed to be a piece of your home you're proud to display with handwritten touches and printed photos inside.

  • Keepsake Quality

    Made to last with high-quality finishes and heavy-weight papers, the Journal Capsule is designed to preserve your family memories for years to come.

  • Time-Saving

    No need to plan or drag out scrapbooking supplies. The all-in-one kit makes things easy and simple. Keep the journal on your nightstand for daily memory keeping and add collected family keepsakes into the box throughout the year.

The Journal Capsule is perfect for any age and stage and for families with multiple kids. No trying to keep multiple milestone journals up-to-date or organize bins upon bins of artwork and certificates. The Journal Capsule is an all-in-one family memory capsule. And one day, when they’re all grown up, your kids will love going through it and seeing the story of their childhood inside. You'll only wish you started one sooner!

What Other Moms Are Saying

REVIEW: Absolutely perfect! The journal itself is such a perfect format. With bullet journal style, personalized days / months, and tons of space for photos, it’s easy to imagine how I will fill out the pages. The box is a beautiful addition and all the extra envelopes are such a great idea for keeping things all in one spot. I have 4 children and struggle with keeping a proper journal of our days but now I feel inspired and motivated to have a keepsake for them. All the lovely trips we take and things they do in their days will finally have a proper space. Thank you for creating this masterpiece!

ANI GIROUX, @the_little_bow.co

But, I already use a milestone journal...

We love that! But as you probably know, it can be hard to stay on top of. Often pages get left empty or you’re left guessing exactly when they started walking or lost that first tooth. The Journal Capsule captures the big moments and the little ones too, as they happen. 

Explore the Journal Capsule

Hi! I'm Lia, and I get it!

CEO of Dahlia, perpetual entreprenur and mom of three. In 2020, I was in the throes of new motherhood, postpartum depression and a global pandemic. I started recording the little things that my son, my husband and I did to fill our days. Things that brought us joy or made me feel productive. The funny things my son said. I bought a handheld photo printer and added pictures as the days went on. What I didn't realize was that at the end of the year, the memories that filled those pages and the accidental keepsake I had created, would be one of my most precious possessions. I've been doing it every since.

The idea...

What I knew was that I could manage and liked this form of memory keeping because it was quick, simple and easy. I could do it in bed before I went to sleep, and I kept my journal and pen in my nightstand. Being an exhausted mom, I forgot things all the time. A quick jot everyday was the perfect way to record small but special memories like the day that my son first said "I love you, Mama" or milestones like when he took his first steps or had his first birthday party.

The design...

When I started to think about the ideal journal to keep these daily memories, I knew I wanted it to have a scrapbook-style layout. I loved being creative and crafty, but there was no time for that with a small baby to care for. A journal layout that let me quickly jot memories and add photos in a creative and inspired way was perfect.

The keepsake capsule...

After adding twins to our family and continuing my daily memory keeping practice, I found that I also had a pile of kids' artwork, sports badges, report cards, and things, like snippets from their first haircut sitting in my drawer. I knew that the perfect companion to the journal was a box with accessories to store these special items.

The start of Dahlia...

In 2024, I decided to put all of my ideas together and design the all-in-one journal and box that I needed for daily memory keeping - this is now the Journal Capsule. I knew that the simple yet inspired way the journal was designed and the organization that the box provided could be useful to other parents. I started Dahlia to share the Journal Capsule with you. I hope you love them as much as I do.

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Video Tutorials

Explore our collection of video tutorials designed to help you make the most of your journal capsule memory keeping kit. Whether you're just getting started or looking for fresh creative ideas, these videos will guide and inspire you.

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A keepsake from mom to pass down...

The Journal Capsule is a timeless piece of your family story and ensures it won't go forgotten. One day, your family will open it, revisit childhood photos and hold cherished family treasures. They'll read through family memories all in mom's handwriting and see how much you delighted in them and in raising them. It’s a keepsake meant to be held onto forever.

And ironically, this is less work than a milestone journal or online photo book! There’s no need to set aside big blocks of time to work on the Journal Capsule and no dragging out craft supplies. A memory or two jotted before bed and a couple of printed photos a week complete the Journal Capsule. Pick up the photos on your grocery shop or use a handheld photo printer or instant camera for even more creativity.

Our Purpose

I created Dahlia to share the Journal Capsule in 2024 with the understanding that as a mom, you're pulled in so many directions. I wanted to give you a way to celebrate the small, everyday moments that make life special without feeling like it's another thing on your to-do list. As a mom of three, I know how easy it is to get caught up in the day-to-day hustle. But I believe those moments deserve to be cherished. This is my passion, and I hope it becomes yours too.

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