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Find Bookity at https://www.bookityshop.com
My name is Lou and I create unique and personalised map cufflinks, book jewellery and decor using vintage maps and paper, gifts and home decorations customised uniquely for you.
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Announcement
Find Bookity at https://www.bookityshop.com
My name is Lou and I create unique and personalised map cufflinks, book jewellery and decor using vintage maps and paper, gifts and home decorations customised uniquely for you.
Sign up to my newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/bHdQxP
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Reviews
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Laura on Feb 13, 2021
5 out of 5 starsSo beautiful and comfy fit. I have the joy of wearing my favourite fictional sleuths with me where ever I go.
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Melanie on Feb 5, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI bought these as a keepsake for my sons 18th with the focus being our village, so he’d always remember home. He was quite emotional (not seen very often) . He really likes them, so thank you a perfect gift.
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Shonagh on Feb 1, 2021
5 out of 5 starsCuff links were lovely, recipient really liked them, loved the personalised map feature
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Thomas on Dec 23, 2020
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful earrings. Well presented and packaged. Would definitely recommend.
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Amy on Nov 18, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThese cuff links are AMAZING! Giving them to my husband for our 19th anniversary (bronze). Being able to personalize them to the small town we met in and the place we were married was spectacular. Seller was fabulous, great communication and item arrived quickly. Thanks so much!!
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Indre on Feb 24, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI m very content!! Delivery was very fast, and the purchase ist wonderful. Thank you very much.
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Rebecca on Feb 18, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAmazing service and personalised it to our recommendations. The quality is great and we were extremely happy with the whole order. Will definitely be buying again.
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Diana on Feb 18, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAmazing product. Was a Christmas gift for my partner and loved it. Thank you.
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Lori on Feb 16, 2021
5 out of 5 starsArrived in perfect condition and was laid flat. Simple instructions to create the hearts.
I would definitely order from this vendor.
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About Bookity
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My work area with maps and atlases out.
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One of my bookshelves. You can see some of the books I use in my work.
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My workbench, where I do all my cutting, glueing and settings.
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Some of the maps and books I use in my work. I have around 300 single maps and around 50 atlases.
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Some tools of my trade. One can never have too many scissors.
Papery Creations
My name is Lou and I'm based in Reading, Berkshire UK.
I create jewellery and decorations using old and unwanted books.
I was inspired to start my business by a good friend, who had a second hand book business and a lot of unwanted or unsaleable books. I always keep in mind that I am recycling a precious object - a book, and that people love them.
I'm happy to say that after ten years I'm well on my way to my 13,000 sale!
My background and education had always been in art and design, and as a kid I loved to make and to draw, yet somehow, by the time I was 38 I was fully ensconced in an academic job that really had very little to do with hands-on making, although I did work with other designers. I had the urge to do something completely different.
I made the leap in the Spring of 2009, and set up Bookity a couple of months later, on a shoestring budget, in the spare basement room of our house in Reading, UK. My partner Matt made me a work bench out of an old door, and away I went!
Bookity has remained a one-person outfit, but now it's a fully fledged micro business. I'm grateful for this, and for being able to learn so much about the art and business of handmade craft.
Shop members
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Lou
Owner, Maker, Designer, Designer/Maker Do-er Of All Things
Hello! I'm Lou. I love words. I love paper. Also, there can never be enough tea.
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Returns & exchanges
I gladly accept returns, exchanges, and cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
I accept returns I do not accept returns
I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
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Frequently asked questions
Custom and personalised orders
Q. Can I have two different place names on my personalised cufflinks or earrings?
A. Yes, you can! You can choose place names from any country around the world, as I have a wide range of maps.
Q. Can the maps show individual buildings or street addresses?
A. In most cases, no, I’m sorry. Most of the maps I use are vintage and don’t show that much detail. I do have street maps of major world cities such as London, New York etc, so please do check.
Production times
A. Do you have a production time as well as a shipping time?
Q. Yes. Production time is separate to shipping time. My production time is currently around 1-2 weeks, in addition to shipping times. I offer an upgrade to 1 day production at checkout.
A. What is 1 day production?
Q. I will create your item in the 24 hours immediately after payment, excluding weekends, and will ship it the next working day after that.
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE MARCH 2020
Bookity is following Public Health England's (PHE) recommended Coronavirus hygiene policies of frequent handwashing in hot water and soap.
PHE has advised that people receiving parcels are not at risk of contracting the coronavirus. From experience with other coronaviruses, we know that these types of viruses don’t survive long on objects, such as letters or parcels.
Please be aware that deliveries to some countries may be delayed by Coronavirus protocols.