Would you like to enhance your paper craft skills, not to mention spend time with like-minded folks who share your passion for paper? Experienced book artist, teacher and author Rachel Hazell is ready to introduce you to a world of creative paper projects via her e-course, PaperLove.


This five week online course begins June 17 and features more than twenty projects that include envelopes, boxes, and books. Step-by-step directions are clear and supplies are readily available. There is a new theme each week: Paper, Collage, Word, Book and Mail.


A tutorial to make a Five Minute Artist Book with hidden compartments (below) can be found on Rachel's Travelling Bookbinder site. Consider it a glimpse into the type of simple, yet ingenious DIY project that PaperLove participants will be doing.


Previous class participants mention that they couldn't wait for the next day to see what Rachel had up her sleeve. Perhaps think of the course as the best of summer camp for grown-ups... in oth…

Paper artist and illustrator Laura K. Sayers creates miniature hand cut paper figures that have been delighting the masses - masses of Instagrammers, that is. I ask you... is there a cuter collection of teeny-tiny people anywhere on Earth? I don't think so! Instagram is where I first laid eyes on Laura's paper cuttings and knew they needed to be shared here on the blog.


Originally from Oxfordshire in England, she graduated with a first class degree in illustration from the College of Art at the University of Edinburgh, and worked in Edinburgh and Glasgow before moving to north London where she is a freelance illustrator.


Laura's style of creating colorful miniature figures and buildings originated about eight years ago while attending art school. She credits her childhood, faith, location, and personalities as inspiration.


Obviously Laura has no shortage of patience when it comes to scissor cutting such remarkably small pieces. Even tinier cuts are added to each layer, as …

I noticed a myth-busting title on YouTube last week and had the thought that it would be fun to do something similar as a quilling topic. Let's start with the most frequently heard myth:

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1. Quilling is for grandmas.

Whenever I come across this statement, it's clear the person isn't in touch with the world of contemporary quilling. She or he needs to be introduced to the work of artists Yulia Brodskaya, Sena Runa, and Sabeena Karnik stat! In less than a decade, these young women have brought quilling to the forefront via their modern paper illustrations for advertisers and publishers. In addition, there are hundreds more quillers of all ages around the world who post photos of their own incredible work. Search for #quilling on Instagram and I think you'll be amazed.

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Gone are the days of predominantly sweet designs composed of traditional quilled shapes. The art now includes placement of on-edge linear…

An international giveaway - how nice! I'm always happy to hear from Renata Mayumi of Etsy shop Mayumi Origami where you'll find a collection of stylish origami paper jewelry that is a delight to wear. Recently she wrote to introduce us to her 2 in 1 Origami Earrings. Great timing as Mother's Day is coming!


The reason these folded paper earrings are called 2 in 1 is because they can be worn two ways - with the origami bead or without... for days when you're feeling especially minimalistic or if the paper color just doesn't go well with your outfit.


Renata neatly hand folds high quality papers from Japanese and Nepal to make her sophisticated jewelry. Each origami element is combined with 24K gold plated brass or 925 silver plated brass findings that perfectly complement the size of the paper pieces.


Her origami is water resistant due to the application of several layers of non-toxic, acid-free varnish. I wear one of her necklaces often and can assure you that th…

It's springtime and that means Mother's Day is approaching, but even if you are not a mother nor have one of your own, it's always a good time to visit fave handmade marketplace Etsy to see what's new in the world of paper jewelry. I love introducing you to the beauty of wearable paper art, so enjoy this round up of fifteen artisans who use such a simple material to make truly remarkable pieces.


Cat Hutchings of Spotlight Jewelry in Betonville, Arkansas offers a range of butterfly jewelry that's made of dyed, recycled paper and would be fun to wear to spring and summer parties. Each piece is reinforced with a sealant that not only gives it durability, but brings out the color. In addition to rings, Cat stocks butterfly earrings, hair accessories, necklaces, and even eyelashes!

Hanga of Babelfish Jewelry in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is a jewelry artist whose work is sure to be noticed. These swinging drop earrings made of crimped paper with sterling silver…