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Artist Statement

Looseleaf Handcrafted Stories was created because there's something magical about a one-of-a-kind document that comes from the writer's hands to yours.

I love writing - and receiving - letters.  I love that someone - perhaps a friend halfway around the world, took the time to write those lines, fold the paper, and address the envelope to me.  

In the world of mainstream, "mass market" publishing, writers have become celebrities; there's a divide between the author and the reader.  I hope to bring some sense of intimacy and of community back to story writing.

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Sample Pieces:

Crystal Bebop
(A Five Phrases Story)

Bonfire Night
(A Pop Quiz Story)

The Hermit and the Six of Coins
(A Tarot Reading Story)

Submit Forms:

Five Phrases: Just submit five phrases that you'd like included in the story!

Pop Quiz: You answer as many questions as you like  from a fun online quiz. Some of the questions ask about your favorite things, some let you improvise, and some give you direct control over the story itself.

Please Note:  All rights to stories printed by Looseleaf Stories remain the sole property of the author, Kristen Eaton. 

Last Updated
26 July 2011

Looseleaf Handcrafted Stories

Looseleaf Handcrafted Stories are original, one-page stories inspired by your input.  I frame or hand-bind them using reclaimed and upcycled materials.  Looseleaf Handcrafted Stories are the perfect gifts for the friend who deserves something extra special or for the boss who has everything.  They're ideal for marking weddings, anniversaries, births, and graduations. Commission a custom-crafted story at looseleafstories.etsy.com.

How it Works

There are three methods for custom-made stories that you can choose.   Our most popular is the Five Phrases Story.  You just submit five phrases that you want included in the story.  Then, it's my job to come up with a story that those phrases fit into naturally.  (Click here for a sample, or visit Looseleaf on etsy to buy.)

If you'd prefer a Tarot Reading Story, you don't need to submit any forms at all.  As soon as your purchase is complete, I sit down and do a tarot layout. The cards laid down will inspire your story.  (Click here for a sample, or visit Looseleaf on etsy to buy.)

I also offer Pop Quiz Stories:  You fill out ten or more questions from this fun quiz.  Lots of the questions are quick and easy, like "What's your favorite fairy tale?"  Others give you direct control over the story:  For example, you can choose the characters' names, how realistic or fantastic you want the story to be, and whether you want a romantic subplot.  (Click here for a sample, or visit Looseleaf on etsy to buy.)

Presentation:  Any of these stories can be shipped to you as a bound booklet, framed, or just plain looseleaf.  All methods of presentation make use of reclaimed, recovered, and upcycled materials - as well as new but eco-friendly materials purchased from independent vendors - whenever possible.  The paper the story itself is printed on is 100% cotton paper from Crane&Co, a family-run company in New England.

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