December 9, 2011

12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas for Book Lovers Day 9: Upcycled Book Journal & Giveaway

I saw today's gift idea for the first time at an arts & crafts fair in the Washington DC area. I didn't actually buy one then but knew I would eventually. I now have four or five of my own and not only are these awesome as journals, they are also great conversation starters because I almost always have one in my purse for writing things down.

I'm not sure who created the ones I first saw in DC, but some of my current favorites are designed by Daphne PaperCake Creations. She takes books and repurposes them into these great vintage book journals complete with the covers of the book and a couple of pages from the actual book itself.




With the right book, these could make a great personalized gift for someone. I actually have one made from "Are You My Mother" that I've been writing notes to my mom in for mother's day and think it'll be the perfect gift. Daphne has all sorts of options available and is willing to work with you if there's a book that you'd like to see made into a journal.

And best of all, Daphne has offered to giveaway one of her beautiful journals to one Book Nook Club winner. You can either choose one of the journals she's already made that is up on her Etsy shop or choose from one that she's made for her shows (she'll send you pictures). You can find out more about Daphne and PaperCake Creations on her Etsy shop or on her blog. 

To Enter:
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Extra Entries:
Follow Book Nook Club via GFC or on Twitter @BookNookClub. 
Check out PaperCake Creations and tell me which of her products you like best.

The Small Print:
Giveaway open to US Residents only.
Giveaway prize includes journal of your choice and shipping.
Giveaway winner will be chosen by random using random.org.
Giveaway closes at midnight EST on Wednesday, December 14th.

12 Days of Christmas for Book Lovers 
Don't forget to enter our other giveaways as the 12 Days of Christmas continues. 

Day 1: Amazon Gift Card
Day 2: Homemade Book Purse
Day 3: Book Lover Note Cards
Day 4: Mini Journals
Day 5: Reading Pillow
Day 6: Kindle Cover
Day 7: Custom Quote Necklace 
Day 8: I Read Art Print
Day 9: Recycled Book Journal 
Day 10: Custom Book Tote

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51 comments:

  1. JanaDecember 9, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    These are great!

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  2. JanaDecember 9, 2011 at 2:20 AM

    My favourite item from PaperCake Creations would most definitely be the Nancy Drew Notebook Clue in the Old Album Upscaled Journal. I just love it!

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  3. jhitomiDecember 9, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Great idea! Would love one of these journals.
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  4. jhitomiDecember 9, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    I love the Audrey Hepburn quote collage.
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  5. jhitomiDecember 9, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Following Book Nook Club on twitter as jhitomi.
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  6. MarijaDecember 9, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Gorgeous! Thanks for the chance to win :)

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  7. MarijaDecember 9, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    following you on twitter @mrsclutterbuck

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  8. MarijaDecember 9, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    My favorite item from the shop is the Upcycled Dictation Book pocket journal.

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  9. DanielleDecember 9, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    I absolutely love this! I took a book making course in college and loved it! It's so much fun to see what people come up with!

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  10. DanielleDecember 9, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    I follow via GFC :)

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  11. DanielleDecember 9, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    I really loved the Nancy Drew cover journal, but the Bingo cover was adorable too!

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  12. sukanyaDecember 9, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Awesome journals!

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  13. sukanyaDecember 9, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    I follow your blog

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  14. sukanyaDecember 9, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Actually I love the featured journal the most with "enchanting stories" :)

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  15. NicoleDecember 9, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Hoping I win one!

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  16. NicoleDecember 9, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    I love the Nancy Drew journals... nostalgic.

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  17. NatDecember 9, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    I love upcycled journals! They're a lot of fun to write and doodle in. :)

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  18. NatDecember 9, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Following The Book Nook Club on Twitter!

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  19. NatDecember 9, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    I love the Butterflies on Blue wall art canvas. It would look great on my wall!

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  20. Kevin+AshleyDecember 9, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    i thought i already left a comment for this prize but i guess not...so cute!

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  21. RuthieDecember 9, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    These are awesome journals
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  22. RuthieDecember 9, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    favorite is Hardy Boys!
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  23. Christie RotondoDecember 10, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    These are just amazing, what a great gift idea! (If I can bear not keeping it for myself!) =]

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  24. Christie RotondoDecember 10, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    I really love the "Functional Dictation" Journal, as well as the Bette Davis Collage.
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  25. Christie RotondoDecember 10, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    I follow you via GFC! =] christierotondo@gmail.com

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  26. MorphineDecember 10, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    This is awesome! Once again I know a friend who would LOVE this

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  27. MorphineDecember 10, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    I follow via GFC

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  28. MorphineDecember 10, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    I like the Handmade Lotka papers journal ORANGE

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  29. andreaDecember 10, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    These are awesome!

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  30. andreaDecember 10, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    I follow book nook on twitter!

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  31. andreaDecember 10, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    And I love the Dictation book and the Nancy Drew books!

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  32. kiddomerriweatherDecember 10, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    I love these journals!

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  33. kiddomerriweatherDecember 10, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    I follow via GFC.

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  34. kiddomerriweatherDecember 10, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    I love the MARILYN MONROE quote Collage Canvas.

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  35. shootingstarsmagDecember 10, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    oh how cute. love it!!

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  36. shootingstarsmagDecember 10, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    gfc follow

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  37. mightymouse75December 10, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Love it!
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  38. mightymouse75December 10, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Surely the Nancy Drew Notebook is my fav in her shop!
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  39. Beth C.December 12, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    These are great--I would love to win one!

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  40. KatelinDecember 12, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Very nice!

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  41. KatelinDecember 12, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    I follow @booknookclub on twitter
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  42. KatelinDecember 12, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    I like Paper Cake's collage canvases
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  43. DavidDecember 13, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    I would love to win! Thanks for the chance!

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  44. DavidDecember 13, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    I am a GFC follower.

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  45. UnknownDecember 13, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    Thanks for hosting these awesome journals!!

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  46. UnknownDecember 13, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    Following you on GFC!

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  47. UnknownDecember 13, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    I like the Enchanting Stories journal!!

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  48. AndreaDecember 13, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    these journals are lovely!
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  49. AndreaDecember 13, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    i follow via gfc!
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  50. AndreaDecember 13, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    i like the butterflies on blue wall art print!
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  51. AshleyDecember 14, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    I like the Upcycled Dictation Book pocket journal.

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