the paper fold
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...
A clean desk may be a sign of a sick mind, but an orderly desk can be the staging ground for your next brilliant idea — especially when pen holders from Shades of Expression Designs are part of the equation. Staying in a positive mindset is a snap with these ceramic...
Maybe it’s just me, but staying focused deskside has been quite the challenge lately. I’m sure it’s partially because I...
Subscription boxes are nothing new of course, but then again, neither is letterpress! Although the printing method was founded in...
If you sell cards and have not checked out *Noted, you are missing out — and there is still time to check it out! Between all the great sessions, LOUIE finalist announcements, Meet Your Maker Videos, and the easy navigation, not to mention all the fabulous card vendors, it is the...
Longtime Paper Nerd readers know that I have a special spot in my heart dedicated to British stationery design. Maybe...
So, it’s been quite a week! I was finishing up judging the 194 Noted @ *Noted entries Monday morning — following...
I was so glad a few weeks back to get acquainted with Vicky Barone and receive a first-hand introduction to her wonderfully cheery world. Most likely you have already seen dazzling designs from this Raleigh, North Carolina, artist, but just not known who created them. For the past two decades...
If your stationery is looking stale, perk it up with a quick trip to Target. Once a year, the uber-popular...
I’ve read a lot about guns and gun violence this week, a lot of words that were unfortunately necessary to...
In more “normal” years, this would be the season for my in-box to be filled with fantastic new makers. For me, exploring each one is like discovering a new little world. While the quantity may have decreased for now, that just makes every new brand that much more precious. And...
