Heritage Cook Book, part deux
This elegant cook book is more than a place for family recipes – it’s a keepsake! Pass on your family's heirloom recipes in this beautiful archival quality book.
This keepsake cook book has a timeless fashion - the soft deckle-edged recipe cards are equisitely beautiful on the kraft colored pages. The recipe cards are the high-end, stationery quality cards from Italy's Fabriano Medioevalis.
Mail the recipe cards anywhere around the world to collect your family's recipes. Or simply print the recipes on the cards. And then easily add them to the keepsake cookbook by removing the tape liner on the back.
Further personalize your recipe keepsake by adding family heirloom pictures and sharing stories about favorite meals and family gatherings.
*We can reproduce your personalized heritage cook book for you. They make a great favor for family reunions, cherished wedding gift or a legacy to pass down to grandchildren.
Holds 20 full size recipes (6 x 8), one per page. Screw post binding allows for the book to be expanded. More pages and recipe cards are available.
Explore the Idea Gallery for more information and ideas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your recipe books look too pretty. How are they functional?
Can I use my photo in the front cover?
What kind of recycled pages are in the keepsake book?
Why are the pages in the leather book kraft?
I would like the leather book however I would like white pages. Is this possible?
What does deckle-edging look like?
What’s so special about Fabriano Medioevalis?
Are these keepsake books handmade?
What kind of photo corner is included?
If I wanted to see the keepsake book in person before I purchase it, where can I find one?
My event is next week. Will I be able to get a keepsake book in time?
What if I make a mistake while writing on the cards?
Why wouldn’t I use a regular album and use tape, glue, paper and photocorners to create one myself?
Your recipe books look too pretty. How are they functional?
Blue Sky Papers Heritage Recipe Books are keepsakes and great gifts. They are also functional. The screw post binding allows for the book to lay flat so it will lay nicely on book holders and under book covers. The book will hold well over time and the pages are colored kraft and will not show smudges and stains. The elegant, clean and vintage design will be timeless.
I love the look of your book but I don't want the recipes handwritten. I would like them printed. Is this possible?
Absolutely! The soft white deckle-edged recipe cards can be ink jet printed. Blue Sky Paper's keepsake recipe book is flexible.
Can I use my photo in the front cover?
Yes, the window box of our keepsake books is for your photograph, image, art or handwritten note. The inside of the front cover has a slit where you can slide your picture.
All of our keepsake books and keepsake journals are bound by screw post. What this means to you is flexibility. Pages can be added and removed at your leisure. Yet the binding is concealed. Both of the covers have a narrow flap punched with holes and creased so they are folded under when the covers are closed. A post and screw is inserted through each hole in both covers and matching holes punched in the album pages. When the screws are tightened and the covers are closed, the post heads are concealed. Pages can be added or removed from albums bound in this manner. The number of pages that can be included depends on the length of the available screw posts.
What kind of recycled pages are in the keepsake book?
The pages in our keepsake books and keepsake journals are 30% post consumer. Our book boards also contain recycled content.
Why are the pages in the leather book kraft?
The beauty of the leather is highlighted by the kraft color. It is sophisticated and chic. The kraft color also gives the pages a rustic feel which compliments the leather nicely.
I would like the leather book however I would like white pages. Is this possible?
Absolutely. Please contact us prior to placing the order online because it is a custom order. The cost for this custom order will remain the same.
Bonded leather is a material composed of leather fibers constructed into a fibrous mat to create an often identical look and feel to that of genuine leather. Bonded leather is often indiscernible from genuine leather. Blue Sky Papers’ bonded leather is premium bonded leather and it has a beautiful natural appearance with a light shine. It does not scratch easily like genuine leather and should maintain its quality appearance for generations.
There is no set standard for what quantifies “archival quality,” however the main characteristic of something archival quality is that it is acid-free. Acid in papers cause discoloration and aging overtime. Blue Sky Papers keepsake books are made with acid-free pages.
What does deckle-edging look like?
Deckle-edging is a fashion and style of paper where the edges appear torn or unfinished. Common to handmade papers where the fibers are not cut off the edges, deckle-edged paper is considered to be a sophisticated look and is often viewed as “European.” Blue Sky Paper’s Recipe Book and Guest Books (Memoirs and Wedding Guest Book) contain deckle-edged paper from Fabriano Medioevalis.
What’s so special about Fabriano Medioevalis?
Fabriano Medioevalis is a high-end stationery line that is mould-made and hand torn for its exquisite deckle-edge. Built on seven centuries of tradition and quality for which they are renown, Fabriano is the jewel of Italian paper making. Your Fabriano Medioevalis paper is made on slow rotating mould machines and impeccably crafted out of the finest paper pulp in 260 gram weight cards. The cards are thick and are in a soft ivory cream color.
Are these keepsake books handmade?
Yes, Blue Sky Papers keepsake books and keepsake journals are handmade. And they are handmade in the USA.
What kind of photo corner is included?
Our keepsake books come with clear, acid-free photo corners. These are self-adhesive – no licking to get them sticking!
If I wanted to see the keepsake book in person before I purchase it, where can I find one?
Our keepsake books and keepsake journals are carried in a number of retail stores, both national and local – RedEnvelope, Paper Thread (an American Greetings Store) and OnPaper to name a few. We do not have a current list of retailers but we would be happy to direct you to a store close to you. Please call 866-708-7750 or email service@blueskypapers.com and we will be happy to help!
I would like to have a keepsake book made just for my situation which does not fall under your current offerings. How can I go about having one made?
Just give us a call or email us! We have made custom keepsake books for quite a few people. It is quick and easy and you should have your book in less than 2 weeks.
My event is next week. Will I be able to get a keepsake book in time?
We can expedite ship your order. You can locate the shipping cost under the policy section of our website.
What if I make a mistake while writing on the cards?
We provide ample response cards (aka tributettes) with each keepsake book. If you were to want more, you can order more tributettes by calling or emailing us at orders@blueskypapers.com. While this handmade book is appreciated for its human element, it is a good idea to write the responses on a separate sheet of paper before writing on your tributette response card.
What kind of pens work best?
We find that roller ball and felt-tip pens work best on our tributettes response cards. The ink dries quickly and looks more sophisticated. We also find that ball point pens may smudge if touched quickly after writing.
I want one of the keepsake books that are intended to be created by group; however, I would like to create it by myself. Any suggestions?
We’ve had a number of customers do just that! They responded to the prompts but they included more photographs and embellishments. Note – Blue Sky Paper’s Book of Love and our Legacy Book are created by one person.
I really like the concept of your keepsake books. I would like to make my own version as a DIY project. Any recommendations?
Besides creating a keepsake book yourself using our kit, you can create your own using our concept with your own supplies if you like. You can use an album or journal and have your creators answer your prompts on pieces of paper. Stationery stores often carry nice cards that you can purchase. Use double-sided tape or glue on the back to apply them to the pages. If you run dry on prompt ideas, you can download a list of Blue Sky Papers prompts.
Why wouldn’t I use a regular album and use tape, glue, paper and photocorners to create one myself?
You just answered part of the question yourself - tape, glue, photo corners - all of which take time and money. Plus, you will have extra supplies which just take up space. Blue Sky Paper’s Keepsake Books contain all that you need (and nothing more) to create your one-of-a-kind gift. We make it easy for you!
I want one of your guest books but I am not going to use it for a wedding or as a memoir book. Does this matter?
Our guest books are the same, they are simply marketed separately. You can use Blue Sky Papers’ guest books for any occasion!
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