Congratulations! You’ve received a gift card for a fully bespoke ex-libris — a unique creation, illustrated by hand just for you. Here’s how to get started:. Before placing your order, we invite you to explore our Ex-Libris design catalogue — a selec

Congratulations! You&#x2019;ve received a gift card for a fully bespoke ex-libris &#x2014; a unique creation, illustrated by hand just for you.Here&#x2019;s how to get started:<hr data-start="410" data-end="413"><h3 data-start="415" data-end="436" id="1-get-inspired">1. Get inspired</h3>Before placing your order, we invite you to explore our <a data-start="493" data-end="528" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.canva.com/design/DAFzxomfRjk/D2eze5h_VMuDv-PJvbFOFg/view?utm_content=DAFzxomfRjk&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_source=editor#1" target="_blank">Ex-Libris design catalogue</a> &#x2014; a selection of past creations that will help you imagine your own.Think about what you&apos;d love to see in your personal ex-libris:<ul data-start="664" data-end="842"><li data-start="664" data-end="842">Your home, a family crest, a boat, a beloved object or place... anything is possible. Feel free to take screenshots of designs, details, or styles that resonate with you.</li></ul><hr data-start="844" data-end="847"><h3 data-start="849" data-end="879" id="2-gather-your-gift-code">2. Gather your gift code</h3>You&#x2019;ll need your gift card code (a combination of letters and numbers), which was sent by email to the person who offered you this gift.Keep it handy &#x2014; you&#x2019;ll be asked to enter it at checkout when placing your order.<hr data-start="1104" data-end="1107"><h3 data-start="1109" data-end="1134" id="3-place-your-order">3. Place your order</h3>Go to the bespoke ex-libris order page. There, you&#x2019;ll be able to:<ul data-start="1201" data-end="1373"><li data-start="1201" data-end="1255">Upload your photos, sketches, and inspirations</li><li data-start="1256" data-end="1291">Fill out the creative brief</li><li data-start="1292" data-end="1373">Enter your gift card code at the payment step &#x2014; no payment will be required</li></ul><hr data-start="1375" data-end="1378"><h3 data-start="1380" data-end="1410" id="4-illustration--design">4. Illustration &amp; design</h3>Once your order is received,&#xA0;Lauren, our illustrator, will begin designing your ex-libris based on your brief. You&#x2019;ll receive the first illustration within 7 working days by email.You&#x2019;ll then be able to approve the design or request one round of revisions &#x2014; we&apos;ll adjust the artwork to ensure it&apos;s just right.<hr data-start="1738" data-end="1741"><h3 data-start="1743" data-end="1772" id="5-engraving--shipping">5. Engraving &amp; shipping</h3>After you approve the final design, we&#x2019;ll engrave your ex-libris in our Parisian workshop. Engraving takes 3 to 4 working days, then your piece will be carefully packaged and shipped to your address.<hr data-start="1980" data-end="1983"><h2 data-start="1985" data-end="2003" id="&#xFE0F;-questions">&#x2709;&#xFE0F; Questions?</h2>If you have any doubts during the process, feel free to email us at <a data-start="2074" data-end="2097" href="mailto:lauren@exlibrisparis.fr">lauren@exlibrisparis.fr</a> &#x2014; we&#x2019;ll be happy to assist you at every step.

Bespoke Ex-Libris gift card - how it works

You’ve received a gift card for a semi-bespoke ex-libris — a personalized creation featuring your name, initials, or a phrase of your choice, adapted from one of our existing illustrations. Here’s how to proceed:. Browse our collection of semi-bespok

You&#x2019;ve received a gift card for a semi-bespoke ex-libris &#x2014; a personalized creation featuring your name, initials, or a phrase of your choice, adapted from one of our existing illustrations.Here&#x2019;s how to proceed:<hr data-start="385" data-end="388"><h3 data-start="390" data-end="427" id="1-choose-your-favorite-design">1. Choose your favorite design</h3>Browse our collection of semi-bespoke models and choose the one you love most. Each illustration is an original creation by our illustrator Lauren, ready to be adapted with your personalized text. <hr data-start="628" data-end="631"><h3 data-start="633" data-end="658" id="2-place-your-order">2. Place your order</h3>On the product page of your selected model:<ul data-start="703" data-end="950"><li data-start="703" data-end="816">Enter the text to be engraved (name, initials, phrase&#x2026;). This will replace the name shown in the example.</li><li data-start="817" data-end="875">Add any helpful notes (capital letters, accents, etc.)</li><li data-start="876" data-end="950">Enter your&#xA0;gift card code at checkout &#x2014; no payment will be required. </li></ul><hr data-start="952" data-end="955"><h3 data-start="957" data-end="990" id="3-find-your-gift-card-code">3. Find your gift card code</h3>Make sure you have your gift card code (a combination of letters and numbers), which was sent by email to the person who offered you this gift.You&#x2019;ll be asked to enter it at the payment step when placing your order. <hr data-start="1214" data-end="1217"><h3 data-start="1219" data-end="1248" id="4-engraving--shipping">4. Engraving &amp; shipping</h3>Once your order is confirmed, we will integrate your text into the chosen design, prepare the engraving file, and proceed with production in our Parisian workshop. Engraving takes approximately 7 business days. Your ex-libris will then be carefully packaged and shipped to the address of your choice. <hr data-start="1559" data-end="1562"><h3 data-start="1564" data-end="1588" id="-want-to-upgrade">&#x2728; Want to upgrade?</h3>Alternatively, if you&apos;d like to convert your semi-bespoke ex-libris into a custom-made one, you can simply pay the difference. Contact us at <a data-fr-linked="true" href="mailto:lauren@exlibrisparis.fr" id="isPasted">lauren@exlibrisparis.fr</a> with the details of your gift card.

Semi-bespoke Ex-Libris gift card - how it works

Don't worry - we've recently renewed our website, and codes for gift cards purchased before May 7, 2025 will not work. Contact us at lauren@exlibrisparis.fr to obtain your new code. Please include your name and that of the gift card purchaser in your

Don&apos;t worry - we&apos;ve recently renewed our website, and codes for gift cards purchased before May 7, 2025&#xA0;will not work. Contact us at <a data-fr-linked="true" href="mailto:lauren@exlibrisparis.fr">lauren@exlibrisparis.fr</a> to obtain your new code.Please include your name and that of the gift card purchaser in your e-mail.

My code doesn't work

If the person who gave you this gift bought the gift card at our store in Le Bon Marché, the code may not work on our site. Contact us by e-mail at lauren@exlibrisparis.fr or write your name & that of the person who gave you this gift below. Our illu

If the person who gave you this gift bought the gift card at our store in Le Bon March&#xE9;, the code may not work on our site. Contact us by e-mail at <a data-fr-linked="true" href="mailto:lauren@exlibrisparis.fr">lauren@exlibrisparis.fr</a> or write your name &amp; that of the person who gave you this gift below.Our illustrator Lauren will then contact you as soon as possible!

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