Win a Converted Vintage Book by Open Books

The winner is Carol EL!

This Giveaway is now Closed.

I came across this little etsy store by accident. Maybe accidental isn't the word to use because I was drawn in by curiosity. Most times, when I look at etsy, I look for handmade bags, jewelry, hair accessories, and cards. Not books. So when I first looked at what this store sold, I was curious. It was a little difficult to grasp on what they were actually doing with these vintage books until I got my own.

At Open Books, they turn vintage books into "modern day treausres." These old books have been conveted into new ones, one that you can record your thoughts, drawings, notes, or anything you want and intermingle it with the words of the old. And writing about it doesn't do what they do at Open Books justice.

This is what I encountered when I got my book.

The book is very well bound, the cover solid like a hardbound book.

The old pages of the books are kept intact and intermingled with the new blank pages. This is where you will let you new thoughts fill the book and see it mingle with old thoughts of yesteryears. It is this very concept that makes these books so unique and special. The pages are sturdy and of high quality. This is great if you, like me, carry a notebook around everywhere you go.

Bridget and Shelly are the creators of these wonderful books and the owners of Open Books. I had a lovely opportunity to converse with them to find out how Open Books came about.

"We have been friends for 20 years and have shared a love for vintage books. We started gathering up our friends and families books that were collecting dust and decided to recycle them into something new! We are both huge recycling fans who enjoy writing, drawing, telling stories, laughing, scrapbooking. Our journals and sketchbooks are all unique and we love the character of vintage books! Our favorite part is salvaging some of the pages from the original book and nestling them in between the blank pages that will be filled! We've had a great response on Etsy (which we are obsessed with, we buy all our gifts for our loved ones there!) and from the stores that carry our books. We adore hearing stories of why people make their choices when they pick their Open Book. Whether the choice is inspired by nostalgia, travel, humor, hobbies, cooking, or friendship, it always makes our day!!"

There are so many to choose from at Open Books and each book may bring out a different memory for you. There are so many to choose from.

Like the Illustrated Library of Nature:


Or if you'd like a trip down memory lane back to your childhood, Something Special may help with that:


So what would you choose? Bridget and Shelly of Open Books would like to giveaway one Open Book of your choice ($15 - $20 value) to ONE Lucky Reader.

Here's how to enter (US & Canada Only):

Head over to Open Books and tell me which book you would choose if you won and why. This entry is mandatory and all extra entries will not be counted if you do not do this.

To earn additional entries you can do all or any of the following:

1. Make a purchase at Open Books and forward me the order confirmation email (remove all personal info) at hotdealsbybec@gmail.com (10 entries)
2. Be a friend and stay updated on Open Book's myspace page (2 entries)
3. Follow this blog (or say so if you already do) (1 entry)
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5. Favorite this blog on Technoratti (1 entry)
6. Follow me on twitter (or say so if you already do) (1 entry)
7. Tweet about this giveaway (must have at least 5 followers for this to count) - Win a Converted Vintage Book by Open Books @hotdealsbybec: http://bit.ly/i63ql (2 entries)
9. Blog about this giveaway (2 entries)
10. Email 3 friends about this giveaway and cc the email to hotdealsbybec@gmail.com (2 entries)

Please post a comment for each item you do (twice for 2 entries items). If you make a purchase Just post once and I will add you 10 times to the pool.

Please note that I check and verify every entry and will disqualify all your entries if I find that you did not do what you claimed you have done. Also please ensure your email address is visible either on the comment or in your profile (make sure you checked the show email on profile box).

This giveaway ends July 6th, 2009 at 11.59pm EST. The winner will be chosen via random.org and notified by email. The winner has 3 days to reply or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open to US & Canada addresses only.

Good Luck!