A Dozen New Reasons to Love Paper: Spring 2026 Book Round-Up

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New books! I've rounded up twelve newly released and upcoming paper art and craft titles that look nothing but enticing. As per usual, paper flowers are popular with makers, and there are three such books included. The same goes for paper folding and origami, with four titles to explore. I've also included a stunning jewelry compendium, two that teach bookbinding, and two expanded versions of the popular international magazine Flow - one for adults plus an earlier one for children. 

 

The book cover of Paper Flower Magic by Sofia Vusir Jansson, featuring a large, lush bouquet of blue paper flowers held by someone wearing a blue-striped skirt. 

 

 

Floral Favorites 

 

Paper Flower Magic: Techniques & Projects to Sculpt Your Own Garden of Realistic Blooms from Schiffer Craft is a 160-page hardcover (and Kindle version) by Swedish instructor, author Sofia Vusir Jansson. Released before Christmas, it includes fifteen projects that blend inspiration with skill-building techniques designed to set you up for success.

 

The book cover of Paper Flower Garden by Lia Griffith and Meagan Donnelly, displaying a dark green background with a variety of colorful crepe paper flowers and a pair of scissors. 

 

Paper Flower Garden: Fresh Techniques for Handmade Crepe Paper Blooms by well-known crepe paper floral designer Lia Griffith along with Meagan Donnelly will be released by Rocky Nook on June 9; it can be pre-ordered now. This 296-page guide (paperback and Kindle formats) features 28 flowers with detailed instructions, templates, and even video links to ensure you'll craft elegant bouquets. 

 

The book cover of The Bouquet in a Book: Spring by Prudence Rogers, featuring a hand holding a lush, multi-colored paper flower bouquet. 

 

For instant gratification seekers, The Bouquet in a Book: Spring by Prudence Rogers is a wonderfully satisfying near-kit. The pages are pre-punched - simply press out the components, then shape and glue to create a 3D bouquet. This 128-page paperback from David & Charles includes a QR code for bonus video tutorials. It will be released on April 7 and can be pre-ordered now.

 

 

The Art of Folding  

 

The book cover of Paper Folding: Learn in a Weekend by Kate Colin, featuring two geometric folded paper sculptures, one white and one pink, on a teal background. 

 

Paper Folding: Learn in a Weekend by Kate Colin for Skittledog Books is a small but mighty 80-page guide. Truth be told, Kate's colorful creations recently caught my eye on Instagram and they were the impetus for this entire round-up. Her paperback book, released in autumn 2024, offers appealing projects that are accessible for any weekend maker.

 

The book cover of Kawaii Origami Animals by Kamikey, displaying a green background filled with various cute origami animal projects including cats, dogs, and birds. 

 

Kawaii Origami Animals: Fold Adorable Paper Cats, Dogs, Bugs and More! from Tuttle Publishing contains 75 easy projects by popular Japanese origami artist Kamikey. Released just last June, this 144-page paperback looks like fun for all ages. 

 

The book cover of Folded Paper Geometry by Paul Jackson, showing a white folded paper structure against a clean, modern cream background. 

 

Longtime readers know Paul Jackson's books are always a hit, and his latest, Folded Paper Geometry: Essential Constructions for Designers, is no exception. Released in January by Laurence King Publishing, the 160-page paperback (Kindle also) includes ten video tutorials to help you master essential geometric construction.

The book cover of The Art of Origami Boxes by Tomoko Fuse, showing a sophisticated red origami box on a white background.
Origami master Tomoko Fuse has a new treat for intermediate and advanced folders arriving April 14: The Art of Origami Boxes from Dover Crafts. This massive 320-page paperback features 100 models and 2000 step-by-step diagrams for creating boxes in every shape from triangular to octagonal with extras like handles, dividers, and lids.

 

 

Bookbinding and Zines 

  

The book cover of Bound to be Beautiful by Bari Zaki, showing a circular arrangement of colorful, patterned handmade books with a small green book at the center. 

 

Bound to Be Beautiful: Over 20 Bookbinding Projects that Inspire and Delight by Bari Zaki for Herbert Press will be released in paperback and Kindle formats on June 16. This 208-page guide is a must-have for all levels, covering details like window spines, recessed collage covers, and intricate exposed bindings.

 

The book cover of Zine Making & Book-Binding by Lauren Simkin Berke, featuring a teal grid background with hand-drawn illustrations of scissors, awl, pencil, clip, and a brush. 


Zine Making and Book-Binding: A Beginner's Guide in 25 Projects, a paperback and Kindle edition by Lauren Simkin Berke for Chronicle Books, is set for an April 28 release. It walks you through notebooks, pop-up books, and the resurgent world of zines across 184 engaging pages.
 
 
Artistic Adornments 
 
 
 The book cover of Emotional Paper Jewel by Angela Simone, featuring a large, ornate necklace made from gold-colored corrugated cardboard and cellulose pulp.
 
 
Contemporary paper jewelry artist Angela Simone's Emotional Paper Jewel presents a view of the remarkable necklaces, earrings, and brooches she has crafted from corrugated cardboard and cellulose pulp. The 200-page hardcover from Silvana was released in Italian last June and is now available in English via several international Amazon sites, such as amazon.it and amazon.de, as well as U.S. specialty shops. For example, The Getty Center, The Art Institute of Chicago, and The New York Public Library. 
 
 
Flow Magazine Favorites 
  

The book cover of Book for Paper Lovers: Flow, featuring a vibrant orange and yellow folk-art pattern with red and pink borders.

 

Released in Fall 2025, Book for Paper Lovers: Flow from the editors of Flow magazine is a a 250-page stationery enthusiast's dream. Brimming with patterned papers, stickers, wrapping paper and more, a reviewer described it as "Flow magazine on steroids."
 
 
The book cover of The Kids' Book of Paper Love by Flow magazine editors, with the title in colorful paper cut letters on a grid paper background.

 

 

And here's something for the next generation of makers! The Kids' Book of Paper Love: Write. Craft. Play. Share. by Irene Smit and Astrid Van Der Hulst, originally released in 2019, is a bounty of a book geared toward ages 6-10. With 180 pages of paper goodies, it's a fantastic way for families to write, craft, and play together.

 

 

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