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Welcome to Distinctly You Designs!
We offer Christian and motivational altered book journals and notebooks, with some up-cycled home decor on the side. Our desire is bring your search for that perfect gift to an end. We provide quality eco-friendly surfaces, and you infuse the love, dreams and memories!
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Please remember: All items are hand-crafted. No items will be exactly the same, even if they are the same design.
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Please note: We appreciate all feedback from our customers. We go above and beyond making sure each one of our customers is happy with their purchase. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to your order please make sure to contact us directly first, before posting feedback. We do everything in our power to make sure all our customers are pleased and happy with their purchases and services that we provide.
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Have a Wonderful Day & Thanks for Stopping by!
Lori, Distinctly You Designs
Want to find out more? Check out this shop's About page.
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Lucy on Jul 12, 2017
5 out of 5 starsThis nativity is do beautifully painted. A great addition to my collection.
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Angellina on Jun 14, 2017
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful my nieces loved their gift A++++ seller definitely recommend
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Beth on May 30, 2017
2 out of 5 starsThese are called journals. They are interesting looking books, but there is no way you can use them for journaling. Very disappointing.
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susanlynnhappy on Mar 18, 2017
5 out of 5 starsSo precious!!!! I love it and so does everyone else in the family. Thank you for a wonderful job!
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Kathy on Aug 26, 2016
5 out of 5 starsI wasn't sure how I felt about this notebook at first. The more I looked at it the more that I liked it. Now I love it. I will have to have more.
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Silkina on Mar 22, 2016
5 out of 5 starsLori makes such wonderful journals with original artwork on the covers. I highly recommend trying one of her journals, you won't be disappointed.
About DistinctlyYouDesigns
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My tiny workspace.
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This holds all the paints and pens that help the magic come alive.
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The magic happens here.
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Just a few of my favorite tools.
We provide quality eco-friendly surfaces, and you infuse the love, dreams and memories!
Shop members
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Lori Marcum
Owner
Hi! I want to proudly say God is the head of my business.It is only with His grace that it will succeed and flourish. My goal is to bring you inspiration, joy and happiness through the pieces I have created. I am honored to share His love to all.
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Cancellations: not accepted
Please contact the seller if you have any problems with your order.
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Frequently asked questions
How long will it take to receive my order?
Once shipped most domestic orders take anywhere from 2 to 10 business days to arrive depending on the efficiency of your local postal service. International shipping delivery times may vary between 2 and 12 weeks.
Custom and personalized orders
I do accept custom orders.For custom orders there is a 50% non-refundable deposit. Once the custom orders has been completed the remaining 50% plus shipping is due.Once 100% payment has been received , I will ship your order. Sorry, no refund or exchanges usually on custom orders. However, I will handle that on a case by case basis.
Please remember**********All items are handcrafted so no piece will be exactly the same as another, even if it has the same design on it.********
What makes Distinctly You Designs journals and notebooks better than any other journal?
PLEASE keep in mind when purchasing one of our journals or notebooks—They ARE NOT meant to look like a brand new”store bought” journal or notebook. They ARE meant to have all the character and charm of a beautifully repurposed piece of art perfect for all your journaling needs, wants and Gift giving desires. When you purchase one of our amazing journals you are doing your part in saving the environment as well. All the journals are made from hand altered books. Instead of a perfectly good book ending up in a landfill, it is given a second life in all its glory as one of our stunning journals!
Why will I be able to see some of the print from the pages?
I do not add new paper to the books. Instead, I cover the type with a secret something to give you a”blank” page and thus repurpose the book. Due to this, you are able to see the original text to a certain degree. However, it is no different than writing on a faintly patterned stationary.
Why are the edges wavy/warped looking?
Due to the process involved to cover the text on the pages, they tend to dry in a slightly warped/wavy way and do not lay completely flat. Again this is the way they are intended to look.
Why is there a little wrinkling on the cover of my notebook/mini journal?
The covers to all the notebooks and mini journals were modified so I could paint on them. Due to this, they may have some wrinkling in spots where the paper didn’t dry completely flat. Again this is the way they are intended to look.
What makes an altered notebook different from an altered book journal?
Composition/notebooks do not come with the colored pages and pockets found in the standard sized journals we offer. Instead, they are filled with ruled pages.
Why is the design on my item a little different than the design shown online?
All the items we offer are hand painted. Even if we painted the exact same design on 10 of them at the same time, they would all still be slightly different from one another. The only way to make an exact replica of something is to have it machine made. We pride ourselves on the fact that we offer only handcrafted items.