Rejoice, artistic analog enthusiasts! This listing is for a rustic hand-stitched leatherbound watercolor sketchbook containing 100% cotton watercolour paper, leather cover and a binding that opens flat. Each sketchbook is unique with vestiges of the handmade small-batch process, “perfectly imperfect,” rustic and unrefined. I make each book by hand, one at a time, with elbow grease and TLC. They’re made to last and be constant artists’ companions - to be used, well traveled and ready to be filled with your art and musings!

Each sketchbook comes minimally packaged with clean upcycled packing material, ready to give as a gift. Paints, brushes and other props not included.

● dark brown leather, waxed irish thread exposed binding, attached elastic closure
● DIMENSIONS: mini, approx. 4” wide x 2.75” high, portrait
● PAGES: 31sheets / 62 sides (recto/verso). Paper is hand torn to size. Deckle edges.

● PAPER: Fabriano Artistico hotpress, 140 pound/300 gsm, 100% cotton, white. Both sides sized for painting. Superior quality professional watercolour paper, highest archival standards, acid free. Discreet watermark on some pages. Ideal for watercolour, tempera, gouche, acrylic, ink, charcoal, graphite and drawing.

● LEATHER COVER: Genuine leather (reclaimed used whenever possible), pliable with natural 'give' but protects the paper well. It's beautiful yet rugged and can take a beating. Should soiling occur through use, simply wipe with a damp cloth, let air dry and gently buff with a soft dry cloth. Small scuffs and scratches that occur with use can add charm, though on some leathers they can often be rubbed away with a clean finger.

● CUSTOMIZE: Engraving up to 3 initials free-hand engraved is available for a $5 USD fee. Add the engraving option to your cart on checkout and let me know what initials you want in 'Notes' or message upon checkout.
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/71990991/engraving-freehand-engraving-up-to-3?ref=shop_home_active_1&frs=1

● SHIPPING:
USA / Canada – Standard shipping includes tracking + insurance. Delivery time approx. 10-14 business days. Contact me for expedited options.
International – Standard shipping includes tracking + insurance hence the high rate (actual fee). Delivery time approx. 10-14 business days. For less expensive options without insurance/tracking, contact me.

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DO YOU ACCEPT CUSTOM ORDERS? Not at this time, sorry. Only my ready-made books are available for purchase in my shop. I am a one-person bindery and I make my books in small batches, as time and energy permit (bookbinding isn't my day job unfortunately!). Once they sell, they are gone. When I am able to find the time to make more, I will replenish stock.

WHAT ARE YOUR SHIPPING POLICIES? Please read them here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/lapaperie#policies
A purchase from my shop is a binding agreement to these policies, so it is your responsibility to become familiar with them. As a general rule, minimum shipping time within Canada and the USA is 10-16 business days, unless upgrade is purchased. That's not counting any unforeseen delays at customs for non-domestic shipments which are beyond my control. All packages come wrapped in reclaimed brown paper tied up with string (a favourite thing!) and ready to give as a gift.

MY ORDER IS TIME SENSITIVE! WILL IT REACH ME BEFORE "THIS DATE"? While I would love to offer guarantees, unfortunately, I cannot - and will not - promise your package will reach you by a specific date. Realistically speaking, this is beyond anyone's control unfortunately, especially now with delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic. CanadaPost offers *estimates only* on delivery times. While unlikely, there is always a chance that packages are delayed at customs, regardless of the mode of shipping. Such is the risk of shipping, especially across borders. Please contact me if you're interested in expedited shipping. It is up to YOU to decide if you feel it will make it to you on time, based on the estimated delivery times that I’m quoted by the postal system. For more info, please read the above shipping policies ---> etsy.com/shop/lapaperie/policy

HOW CAN I CONTACT YOU?
Preferably, contact me here via an Etsy message, or...
Email: bookyeti [!at] gmail.com
Instagram: @bwk.art
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