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SALE up to 50% off handmade journals, sketchbooks and wedding books

December 29, 2025

My winter sale is now live! Enjoy between 25% and 50% off my finely crafted journals, sketchbooks and wedding guest books handmade in leather, paper or vegan cork...

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Christmas Last Order Dates 2025: UK and international gift delivery

December 06, 2025

You'll be glad to know that every handmade book is gift wrapped, every order is tracked for your peace of mind, and standard UK delivery is free. Please order by 5pm on the following dates at the absolute latest.

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USA Shipping Update (it’s good news).

August 19, 2025

I’m sure you’ve been dismayed to see that many artists, makers and small businesses in the UK won't accept orders after August 29th. I am not one of them. Here's why...

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Gothic Sketchbook inspired by Victorian Mourning Stationery

May 21, 2025 2 Comments

This Cotton Rag Sketchbook was inspired by mourning stationery I saw at a Victorian Gothic event at the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum in Bournemouth...

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10 Mini Journal Prompts for Mindfulness and Creativity

April 24, 2025

Discover 10 Ways to Use a Mini Journal in your daily life. Practice mindfulness and engage with your creativity with these ideas from artists, poets, writers, business coaches and psychologists.

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Meet the maker: 10 things you (probably) didn't know about me.

March 03, 2025 6 Comments

Do you ever wonder who the person behind the scenes *really* is? If you'd like to know more about the person that makes your books, read on for a more candid introduction.

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Bookbinding for Beginners: what you need and where to find supplies

February 28, 2025

What do those professional bookbinding terms mean? Can I use any kind of glue? Where do I find waxed linen thread? Do I need special paper? Is that awl as good as the one I already have? I hear you. I was you.

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Handmade Guest Books: Your Hampshire & Dorset Wedding

November 21, 2024

Your wedding day is filled with moments you’ll want to remember forever. One of the most meaningful ways to capture these memories is with a handmade guest book bound by hand right here in Dorset.

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Why is the concertina book also called the leporello?

September 24, 2024

Discover the fascinating - and rather salacious - story behind 'leporello', the alternative name for the Concertina (Accordion) folded book form. Plus, inspiration from artists and photographers on how to use a concertina sketchbook...

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Project: Embroidered Sketchbook Pages

July 18, 2024 2 Comments

The stitches serve as visual and tactile prompts, with space between for the artist to make a response, if they wish. I'll be honest, it was a bit nerve-wracking...

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How to get people to write in your Wedding Guest Book

June 01, 2024

Get top tips, insider know-how and secret strategies for making sure every guest writes in your Wedding Book (and feels confident doing it)...

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Find A Maker Week: an introduction to bookbinder Susan Green

May 01, 2024

Hello, have we met before? I am deeply passionate about using tactile natural materials to create honourable, safe spaces for your most precious memories, hopes and dreams, and creative explorations whether in written or visual form.

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Bound by Hand is the home of finely crafted books handmade in the UK by artisan bookbinder Susan Green. My books are made for everyone, everywhere and have been featured in Country Homes & Interiors, Country Living, ELLE and the Sunday Telegraph, amongst others. Working from my Dorset studio, I ship worldwide with express delivery options. Click here to contact me.


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