• Funny sarcastic folk art journal with hand-lettered text reading not my damn circus not my damn horses on burgundy softcover with stitched horse and sunflower illustration
  • Close-up of hand-lettered text reading not my damn circus not my damn horses on cream cartouche with stitched embroidery border detail on burgundy journal cover
  • Design detail showing four galloping horses arranged around a sunflower starburst in stitched folk art style on burgundy journal cover
  • Funny sarcastic folk art journal front cover with dimensions labeled 5.75 inches wide by 8 inches tall, one size
  • Two not my damn circus folk art journals stacked showing softcover thickness, available in 100 or 200 page options
  • Funny work journal open to lined interior pages showing perforated white lined paper in softcover binding
  • Not my damn circus folk art journal open flat showing full wrap design on front and back covers with stitched horse illustration on burgundy
  • Not my circus folk art lined journal on round wooden table showing burgundy softcover with stitched horse and sunflower illustration
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Not My Damn Circus Softcover Journal

Not My Damn Circus Softcover Journal

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This funny sarcastic journal wraps a beloved proverb in folk art beauty, then adds a bit of well deserved emphasis. "Not my damn circus, not my damn horses" is hand-lettered across a richly illustrated softcover in deep burgundy and cream, with galloping horses, trailing stitchwork, and a sunflower medallion covering every inch. It looks like something pulled from a vintage western trunk. It reads like a polite way of saying you're done.

Perfect For

  • The friend who has finally, gloriously stopped fixing things that aren't hers to fix
  • Horse lovers and western aesthetic collectors who want stationery with teeth
  • Anyone who needs a daily written reminder that other people's chaos is not their job
  • A gift that says "I see you setting boundaries and I'm proud of you"

Design Details

  • Hand-lettered "not my damn circus, not my damn horses" framed in a scalloped cartouche. 
  • Stitched folk art horses circle a sunflower starburst among rope swirls and star florettes.
  • Cream line art on deep burgundy, full wrap front, back, and spine.

Materials & Care

  • 5.75” × 8” softcover
  • Available with 100 lined pages (50 sheets) and 200 lined pages (100 sheets)
  • Luxurious Soft-Touch Matte Laminate on Soft Paper Cover
  • Pages Are Perforated for Easy Tear-Out
  • Corners Are Rounded to Prevent Bending

Made for You

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions.

Shipping and Returns

Shipping

  • Ships from Maryland
  • Item ships 3 to 5 business days AFTER you place your order (this is the time it takes to produce the journal)

Returns

Returns are only accepted on damaged or incorrect products.

You have 20 days after your order is delivered to contact dubious doodles and ask for a return.

Returns should be requested by completing this form. Request a Refund

© Olivia Phillips Design 2026. Original artwork.

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FAQs

What's inside?

Lined pages. No prompts, no dates, just clean ruled paper ready for whatever you need it to hold. Page count and dimensions are in the product details.

Will the cover hold up in a bag?

Yes. The cover is built to handle daily life, not just sit on a shelf. It holds up in a tote, backpack, or wherever you take it. Softcovers flex without cracking, and hardcovers protect the pages from the chaos of your bag.