turn your cards into a book

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.

Pricing begins at $80 before materials, shipping, & applicable taxes.
Additional books in one order are $60.
Each book holds a stack of cards up to 2.5" thick.

I have been honored to create books for people all over the world.

Including Australia, Dubai, England, Ireland, Canada, & all over the States.

FAQ // Do I ship my cards to you?

Yes. I work with your original cards. Cards are 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) so order everything the way you want.

Pockets can be created but 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.

Book Titles

To take your book of greeting cards one step further, add a title to your book! Titles can include your name, a meaningful phrase, a non-customizable graphic, & more.

book title options

need inspiration?

To see my latest creations, visit my pinterest board or INstagram #dreamyelkcardbooks

STEP 1 // PICK OUT MATERIALS

The final cost for your book will include your finishing materials: the outside cover, the ribbon, & the inside paper known as the end leaf. 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 three 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.

See my discounted inventory below.

ribbon

to tie the book shut

pick 1 color per book
prices start at $6/book for colors in my inventory
$12 for a new color not in my inventory

All ribbon is double-sided satin, roughly 1” in thickness.

See my discounted inventory below.

end leaf paper

the inside cover

pick 1 color
prices start at $5/book

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.

See my discounted inventory below.

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 // $20
price for any additional colors not in inventory // $9

See all color options here.

bookcloth on half (Copy)

bookcloth on spine (Copy)

whole book (Copy)

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.

FAQ’S

Yes! I can sew in almost every card whether they are flat, folded, or a funny shape. Loose pages that may be really thin can either be reinforced before sewing in, or put into an envelope which is sewn in.
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.
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.
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.