UK orders deliver free. I ship worldwide with standard & express options, both fully tracked.
To ensure your Christmas stationery gift arrives in time for the holidays please shop from my Ready to Ship Collection and order by the dates listed below. Those dates are a guide, not a guarantee, so please place your order as early as possible. I ship worldwide from the UK, with standard and express delivery options. Each book arrives ready to gift with delightfully festive touches in sustainable packaging, whether you're picking up a Miniature Journal stocking filler, an everyday sketchbook or a super special wedding or memory book.
My sketchbooks, journals, wedding guest and memory books are individually handmade using traditional bookbinding techniques, and are the perfect stationery gift for those who cherish the beauty of natural materials and appreciate fine craftsmanship.
There's an inspiring selection of art journals (including the exciting new Wabi Sabi Sketchbooks with pockets and fold-outs) in lay-flat, folded and Japanese styles with a variety of papers for every medium including watercolours, calligraphy, gouache, stitching and pencil.
You might love leather, but you could choose a vegan cork or paperback book, if not. They're just as tactile, durable and delightful to work in and admire on a shelf! I've also made a selection of beautiful leather journals and wedding guest books with Superfine writing paper, and special scrapbooks, aka Memory Books, too.
Wabi Sabi Sketchbook with pockets: here artist maker Samantha Boot used the cotton rag paper for mark making in ink, and the pockets for storing feathers and other found objects, and calligraphy textile pieces. Image by kind permission and copyright © Samantha Boot, 2024
Here are the last order dates for the countries where my customers most commonly live. Please remember to shop from the Ready to Ship Collection; it's updated regularly in the run up to Christmas as I'll be busy in my studio making more and more books for your gift giving delight!
UK orders under £50: Standard 18 December / Express 19 December
UK orders over £50: Standard 19 December (sent Express as standard)
USA & Canada: Standard 11 December / Express 17 December
Australia & New Zealand: Standard 5 December / Express 10 December
Europe
If your country is not listed above, just get in touch and I can advise.
If you're in a bit of a panic because you've missed your last order date, don't despair! If you're worried there's not enough time to get a book delivered to you before you travel to see your loved one for the Christmas holidays, why not ask me to deliver directly to your gift recipient? Just put your name - but their address - in the Shipping box at checkout and the parcel will be there when you arrive.
If you can't be with your friend or family member at Christmas, I can send your gift to them with a handwritten note with your message. At checkout leave the message in the 'note to BOUND' box that should appear. If it doesn't, just email me after ordering.
If it really has all been left to the last minute, you can still breathe a sigh of relief! Purchase a Gift Card for your loved one; it will be delivered to them by email and they can use it to choose a handmade book that's absolutely perfect for them (including Bespoke), Digital Downloads or even online Mentoring Sessions. Problem solved!
When you choose a book that's Bound by Hand, you're giving an heirloom gift that inspires creativity, strengthens connections and is bound to be treasured forever. I hope you and your loved ones have a wonderful Christmas. Do get in touch with me if you need help choosing a gift or have any questions about delivery, I'd love to help make Christmas that little bit easier and a whole lot more special.
Susan the bookbinder
contact form | info@boundbyhand.co.uk | +44(0)7748 759371
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