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Back at the turn of this century, houses of letterpress completely dominated the entire market. Inspired by Martha Stewart, would-be...
Pre-COVID, my last work trip, in February 2020, was judging the 31st Annual LOUIE Awards in Washington, D.C. Semi-post-COVID, my...
Longtime Paper Nerd readers know that I have a special spot in my heart dedicated to British stationery design. Maybe it’s because I’ve never been able to get too excited about the Royals, but it’s more likely to be because every paper peep I meet from there is just so...
In more “normal” years, this would be the season for my in-box to be filled with fantastic new makers. For...
For me, there’s nothing like discovering a fresh range to reaffirm my faith in great design. And in this case,...
Is this week over yet? Apparently not, so I’m closing mine with some laughs from the droll but incredibly devious minds at Ümlaut Brooklyn. Jocelyn & Roland’s 2021 card releases hit precisely the right note with a dysfunctional dose of retro sass, perfect for today’s discerning, distanced greeting card market....
I first became enchanted with Brittany Paige earlier this year, in February of 2020, on the very first morning of...
Snail mail and greeting cards have assumed a renewed importance in American life that has been absent for decades upon...
So, originally I had planned a Thinking of You Week post for today. I already had it half-way written in the back of my head. I was going to start by saying how great it would be if over the next several days, every last person feeling isolated would receive...
After a summer where few of us got to see actual product at physical trade shows, it’s really exciting to...
Here's a first, at least to come across my desk: A paper range born during a pandemic. Meet Send a Stitch, created stitch by exacting stitch by Katrina Simon.
It’s been a while since I checked out with Karla at Sky of Blue Cards — but she has not just been busy creating amazing product, she’s been doing so for so many good causes! For now through the end of July, through the Reach Out & Write Someone campaign, Karla...