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"I love the magic and drama of transformation. That’s why the concept of altered book arts is so mystical to me. I usually hold my breath as I slowly turn each page in awe. It is an ‘Oh my’ experience for me."--Kate
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Kate has searched and searched for "Charmings" around France that collage and altered book artist would love to use in their work.
These "Charmings" are original, one of a kinds. They are available until the inventory runs out or Kate can find some more.
Please enjoy these finds and what Kate says about them. If you have any questions, require greater detail, please email Kate using the form at the bottom of this page.
Happy creating, from Vintage Charmings
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A Library of Kate's Small Maroon Books!
They're almost all gone, again, so I am looking for more....
Every time I offered these little darlings they got picked up so I found 6 during the spring brocante season. They were gone so I found some more. I look for interesting titles because they are on every page. There are only two illustrations per book in this series: the cover page, shown, and the beginning of chapter 1. Bindings are in good shape, they are approximately 12 x 17 cm. Page count are on the individual descriptions. Please use the "M" number to order these books at 4.00 each.
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| Book M7-4.00,1923, 191 pages |
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| Book M11-4.00,1947, 249 pages |
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"Le Coin des Enfants"
--the children's corner--
This idea came up when I was reading a string of communications on a e-group about using cardboard children's books for altered books. The cardboard makes a sturdy canvas on which to create and children's books are known for their wonderful illustrations which could play into the altered book theme.
Well, at a brocante near my village I found a child's library of cardboard books and I am offering them to you for altering. Each book has it's own code. Please use this code when ordering. Thank you.
Blocks: Old & New
I also love to alter blocks. I found on the same day ancient turn of the century wooden blocks and new but used plastic blocks. Offer is one of each for 1.50, buy a children's book and get 2 blocks for 1.00. If you have a favorite letter, please let me know, I will try to accommodate you on one block. Use code(Block150) when ordering, thank you.
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| (CB22-2.00) 4 Board plus Cover, very used by child. |
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| (CB25-1.00) 2 Boards plus Cover |
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| (CB33-2.00) 4 Boards plus cover. |
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| (CB29-2.00) 7 boards plus cover cut shape, minibook:9.5x8 cms. Adorable! |
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| (CB31-2.50) 2 Boards plus cover with handle. |
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| (CB32-2.50) 2 Boards plus cover with handle. |
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| (Blocks-1.50) One of each. |
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Reserve your vintage books. These books are acquired one at a time, so please reserve your selections by filling out the form below and in the "Comments" section adding the code (in the parentheses) for each book.
Most shipments will be sent from France unless Kate is back in the US, then all orders are shipped from CT. Standard Shipping & Handling: is $4.00 from France, however books can weigh more and the shipping could be higher. All packages are weighed and actual Shipping and Handling will appear on your invoice.
Vintage Charmings takes checks and Money orders in US dollars sent to Vintage Charmings, P.O. Box 1250, Ridgefield, CT 06877.
If your subtotal is greater than $25.00, and you wish to pay by credit card, you can use www.paypal.com. Please use Kate@VintageCharmings.com
as the account e-mail address. Please also use the "notes section" of
the PayPal form to list your order items. For ease of payment, if you
desire, request a PayPal invoice and it will be sent to you.
Please wait to receive your invoice before you pay for your selections.
Thank you.
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