It's easy to appreciate the glowing five star reviews of the dimensional paper art on display at PaperpanTR. Created by visual artist Tayfun Tinmaz in Istanbul, Turkey, statements like absolutely beautiful and crisp, stylish, minimalistic, unusual explain the success of this Etsy shop that has been going strong since its inception in 2016.


I came across Tayfun's perfectly stark geometric art via a Google Alert that took me to Yanko Design where artists are encouraged to submit their work, and promptly followed him on Instagram, pleased to discover a creative whose designs are vaguely reminiscent of, but more sophisticated than those found in popular DIY low poly kits.


After graduating from Marmara University in Istanbul with a Fine Arts degree in Painting, Tayfun began creating 3D paper art for himself. Needless to say it attracted the attention of those around him, and he was frequently told that others should see his designs, thus the advent of Paperpan, now his full-tim…

Attention-getting examples of quilling have arrived at JOANN craft stores across the U.S. Stop in to marvel at the colorful art pieces that are larger than life reproductions of on-edge floral work created by Ohio quiller, Lauren Byrne.


I first learned about the quilled placards via the Little Circles Facebook quilling group in which Lauren shared several photos she had snapped while visiting her local store, explaining that it was a surreal experience to look up and see her work in person for the first time.


When asked how she landed the job, Lauren explained that the store headquarters is located in Hudson, Ohio, and that a local artist had recommended her. She made two large pieces and several smaller ones that were professionally photographed and enlarged for display.

Lauren said she's excited to see quilling pushing its way back into the realm of mainstream crafts. Many quillers have had the experience of visiting big box craft stores and asking in which aisle quilling supp…

Ohhh, do I have something nice for you! Joone Creative, maker of fine craft kits, will be sending a Deluxe Embroidery Kit of choice to one lucky commenter on this post and one on the @allthingspaper Instagram feed. Paper stitching is a a frequently searched topic on this blog so I know many of you will enjoy being introduced to these lovely kits.


Designed by Karen Barbé, the projects feature a stylish leaf pattern that is appealingly modern, the included supplies are top quality, and instructions are clear. I ordered a kit that I gave as a Christmas gift, so have had a chance to examine it in person.
Inside a handy cotton drawstring bag is a tray containing everything you'll need (not scissors, but I bet you have those) to embroider onto nearly any type of paper or cardboard surface. With three levels of designs, beginners or seasoned crafters can create pretty and useful desk accessories.


There are three embroidery floss color palettes, Winter, Spring, and Autumn, as well as…

This photo is a scene from the Fern Floor at nearby Longwood Gardens in southeastern Pennslylvania. I haven't had a chance to visit the holiday display this season, but would especially love to see these massive ribbon coils that flow so gracefully from the enormous tree.


Via the Longwood blog post, Tale of Three Ribbons, I read that they were constructed by bending poplar and mahogany wood, and then were covered on all sides with gilded, textured wallpaper... you knew I'd work paper into the post somewhere. :) The fabric and materials-covered red, silver, and gold ornaments are actually exercise balls.
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"Tis the season of giving and oh boy, do I have gifts for you, courtesy of Heather Eddy Art! If you've ever wanted to create folded book sculptures, click on the links below to be taken to four tutorials. Until a few years ago, Heather sold these same instructions via Etsy, but due to a full-time job as a librarian, part-time teaching, family obligations, etc., the shop had to go by the wayside. Now she is generously making her hard work available to all in the spirit of paying it forward, and asked me to help spread the news.


I don't recall where we first met in the world of paper, but it was most likely via commenting on one another's blog posts. Shortly after that, I featured the cleverly worded paper bead jewelry she was making at the time. Heather, who has a BFA in watercolor, is always full of fresh ideas and enjoys sharing them. For example, she recently blogged about experimenting with Liquid Graphite, while creating one of her remarkable tiny house paintings.…

Each time I send out the All Things Paper newsletter, I include a reader's tip about a process, tool, or material they've discovered that works especially well. Melissa Schnaible, a book binder and quiller in Ohio, let me know about about her convenient method of storing cutting machine dies. I asked her to elaborate on it here, but since this is the season of gifting, before we get to Melissa's how-to, I'd like to guide you to the perfectly hand bound, reasonably priced books and framed quilling that she creates for her shop, Pendant Paper.


Journals, sketchbooks, and miniature books are things that people might not consider buying for themselves, yet would appreciate receiving. Having ordered one of Melissa's book to give this Christmas, I can assure you that as lovely as her photos are, the books are even prettier in person. For example, the cover of this red and gold journal practically glows. It is covered with recycled cotton paper from India in a screen-prin…