Paper is Lovely

Go Ahead, Ask!   Hi, my name is Dawn and I love paper. This is my personal, ever-growing collection with a few favorites from others thrown in.

Please visit my regularly updated blog for more inspiration: Cut Paper Paste

All photos and artwork originally posted by Paper is Lovely are © Dawn (a.k.a. Dawbis) Cardona 2009-2012, unless otherwise stated. Please be respectful of my work and give credit where credit is due. Thank you!

All Things Paper: 20 Unique Projects from Leading Paper Crafters, Artists, and Designers

I have a project in this book!  Find a sneak peak on Amazon.com and buy the book today! Pretty please? ;)  

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Ann Martin has searched the world over for unique and beautiful paper crafts to feature on her popular website—AllThingsPaper.net. In this book, she gathers completely new projects and shows how each is created, step-by-step.

All of the paper products in this book are designed by respected paper craft artists who have been making amazing things with paper for many years. Each of the projects, from simple to more complex, has easy-to-follow instructions and detailed photos enabling you to create your own! These colorful and impressive pieces include art objects to display at home as well as items which have practical uses. All of the pieces make a wonderful keepsake or a gift that expresses the beauty, elegance, and versatility of paper.”

— 6 days ago with 1 note
Yay! I’m one of the designers in this book.  Available for Pre-Order on Amazon.com.    Book release date: May 28, 2013.www.amazon.com/All-Things-Paper-Projects-Designers/dp/080484366X

Yay! I’m one of the designers in this book.  Available for Pre-Order on Amazon.com.    Book release date: May 28, 2013.

www.amazon.com/All-Things-Paper-Projects-Designers/dp/080484366X

— 2 months ago
Nice Stache.  Nice Beard. 2010
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Nice Stache.  Nice Beard. 2010

www.cutpaperpaste.com

— 3 months ago with 2 notes
Paper Package from Oh, Hello Friend, 2012

Paper Package from Oh, Hello Friend, 2012

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Paper packages, 2012

Paper packages, 2012

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wildnothin asked: Hey, lovely blog. I'm really interested in starting my own paper collection but I have no idea where to start. Do you have any pointers that would help me? Thanks!


Answer:

I can help by sharing a few of my favorite sources :)

- Paper Valise: www.papiervalise.com

- Paper Aeroplanes: www.etsy.com/shop/PaperAeroplanes 

- Saturday Morning Vintage: www.etsy.com/shop/saturdayAMvintage

I started my collection with a found ticket on a sidewalk in L.A.!  Happy hunting! 

— 3 months ago with 2 notes
saltblock:

Keep an eye out for my photo series ‘land’, debuting real soon.
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saltblock:

Keep an eye out for my photo series ‘land’, debuting real soon.

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— 4 months ago with 2 notes