I’m currently on maternity leave expecting baby #3 in late September. I will resume taking card book orders after New Year’s if not before then.
If you're like me, you find it hard to throw away anything sentimental, especially greeting cards. This is the perfect way to preserve your cards from your wedding, new home, new baby, the loss of a loved one, & so much more. Each of these books are custom made by me & tailored to fit your cards. They are a labor of love & I treat each set of cards like they were my own.
I have been honored to create books for people all over the world.
Including Australia, Dubai, England, Ireland, Canada, & all over the States.
One card book is $70 & each additional book is $50, before materials, shipping, & applicable taxes.
Each book holds a stack of cards up to 2.5" thick, roughly 45 cards.
Each card is individually sewn into the binding, then covered & finished with your choice of materials. Most cards can be sewn in (flat, folded, vertical fold, & even the tiny weird-shaped ones.) If you have a specific order in mind, I’ll pull out cards only as needed to be inserted into a pocket at the end of the book. Pocket contents cannot exceed 1/4” in thickness.
Invitations can be added to the inside front cover either by pocket or photo corners if not sewn in as the first page.
At the bottom of this page is a form for you to get started on your order
as well as some faq’s. If you have any questions not answered,
do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected].
Gift Cards are Available!
To see my latest creations, visit my pinterest board or INstagram #dreamyelkcardbooks
STEP 1 // PICK OUT MATERIALS
I get all of my materials from Paper Source, so you would just need to tell me specifically which papers, ribbons, etc., you would like your book to include & that will be added to the final cost. I have plenty of leftover materials from past orders that are discounted; discontinued items are marked down even further. See below for my current inventory.
If you are wanting multiple books each made with different materials, tell me in the Special Request box your 3 finishing choices for each book. If you fill out the order form with only one set of materials & indicate that you need 2+ books, I will assume you want the books matching.
fine paper
the outside cover
pick at least 1 sheet
prices range from $3.95–$11
Please do not pick a roll of paper. The ‘handmade’ papers work the best. The flat wrap & Cavallini papers are ok but may bubble up. I will advise you if you should pick something else. If you would like to use two or more sheets per book, let me know in the Special Requests box of the order form.
For Christmas paper, please pick a “flat wrap” & not a roll of wrapping paper.
ribbon
to tie the book shut
pick 1 roll
prices start at $3.95
Please do not pick any baker's twine, rafia, tape, washi tape, paper tape, or ribbons like the olive leaf ribbon. I will inform you if I think you should pick a different ribbon.
end leaf paper
the inside cover
pick 1 color
prices start at $4.50
This is a solid-color heavy-weight cardstock paper & cannot be a fine paper. The Shimmer, Stardream, & Poinsettia papers have a nice pearl/shimmer finish. The Luxe & Aubergine papers have a rich texture. The rest are a flat/matte finish.
Bookcloth
Bookcloth is an option for either covering the whole book (in place of the fine paper) or partial (in addition to the fine paper.) Please note that I have included my best guess for what I can make with what I have in stock. See my discounted inventory below.
in stock price for partial (spine or half of a book) // $5
in stock price for whole book // $10
price for any one (1) color not in inventory // $18
price for any additional colors not in inventory // $8
STEP 2 // SORT YOUR CARDs
Let me know if you have your cards in a specific order, & I'll do my best to make sure they stay that way. If you want, you could put a stickie note on each one with their order number, or lightly number them in pencil (small print!) on the back in a corner. I suggest putting them in a ziploc bag if you mail them in a big box where they could fly around free.
If you don't care about order, I'll just bind them together at random.
Sorting by size (ie, smallest cards to largest) does not look the best.
STEP 3 // MAIL YOUR CARDS TO ME
Please do not include any envelopes & make sure all cards are empty of gift receipts, gift certificates, etc. If any card has additional notes or messages inside, I'll be sure to keep those attached to the cards. If I find anything that may have been overlooked, I'll be sure to send it back.
If you would like a pocket added for smaller cards or an invitation, please include those items so I know how large or small to make the pocket. Pocket contents cannot exceed 1/4” thick.
Don't forget to get tracking on your package in case it gets lost!
STEP 4 // PAYMENT
Once you've picked out your materials & I've received your cards, I'll set up an Etsy listing just for you where you can pay. Because this is a collaborative project, it's hard to estimate a delivery time. If you are working with a deadline, please let me know in the Special Requests box of the order form.
A $15/book rush order fee can be added to your order. While this does not ensure a completion or delivery date, it does put you at the top of my queue. You will also have the option for rush shipping in check out.
To take your book of greeting cards one step further, I've partnered up with Jesilyn from Jesilyn Kay Calligraphy. Her work is fabulous & puts the perfect finishing touches on your books.
Pricing begins at $45 & is billed separately by Jesilyn.
Once books are finished on my end, they are forwarded on to Jesilyn for calligraphy. She collaborates with you on the wording, lettering style/design, & determining which ink to use with the paper you decide on for the books.
Horizontal spine calligraphy (pictured) is only available for books set of 2 or more (5″ minimum spine width required). Vertical spine (like regular published books) & front cover calligraphy are available for all books.
Available for bookcloth covers only.
calligraphy pricing
Pricing begins at $45 (before shipping). See below for rough estimates & an idea of what all you can do.
Please note: Calligraphy is designed & billed separately by Jesilyn. Your final bill from me for the books will add shipping from me to her as well as applicable sales tax. The final bill from Jesilyn will add shipping from her back to you.
FAQ’S
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Yes! Most every card can be sewn in.
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There is no minimum or maximum. I’ve made tiny 4x6” books with 15 cards & giant art books that were 10x18”. Our only constraint is finding a piece of cover paper that will wrap around the entire book with plenty of overhang.
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Yes. But, be warned that envelopes are usually made from thinner paper (they’re meant to be thrown away!) In those special cases however, I will reinforce the fold before sewing them into the book.
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Probably! Send it with your cards & I’ll make an executive decision. Ribbon needs to be at least 1 yard long for average sized books.
Discounted Materials [all IN STOCK]
Fine Paper
Everything listed below is enough for at least 1 book while a few can make 2. I can’t promise I can acquire more if you want more than one book in the same paper.
CHRISTMAS PAPER
[not sold year round, only available while supplies last]
bookcloth
Occasionally I overbuy & can cover a full book, but most colors will be leftovers & only enough to cover a spine or a half. Click each image to see my best guess for what I can make with leftovers from previous books.
Don’t see a color you like? Click here to see all options available at full price.
ribbon
end leaf
See all options here & to read a better description of each finish.
international shipping
(estimated in US Dollars)
1 book
Australia $53.15
Canada $40.55
France $46.00
Ireland $49.15
UK $54.95
3 books
Australia $62.45
Canada $46.65
France $53.50
Ireland $55.45
UK $63.85
2 books
Australia $57.80
Canada $43.60
France $49.75
Ireland $52.30
UK $59.40
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I’m currently on maternity leave expecting baby #3 in late September. I will resume taking card book orders after New Years if not before then.
