{ have a seat }

I like silhouettes.

I think they are very chic and elegant, but they can also be playful!

So, in my search for inspiration for a set of cards, I decided that a silhouette would be a good idea.

I just printed off a picture of a chair, cut it out with some tiny scissors, traced it onto some patterned paper, cut it out 3 more times, and layered it onto a simple card.

How do you feel about silhouettes?

{ fun folds }

I like paper.

Have you noticed?

There's just something about the cutting, pasting, shaping, folding that I really enjoy.

I made these little {3x3} cards, and I think they're so fun. I found a template online, and spent quite a bit of some time tracing, cutting, etc.

Perfect for sending little notes of encouragement, love and friendship!

Do you like to use traditional cards, or spice it up a little with some fun folding?

{stationery}

I love snail mail.

Going to the mailbox and finding a letter/postcard/package waiting for me can make my whole life look a little {or a lot!} brighter.

I also love to write letters. I always try to use my favorite pen, my best handwriting...and some great stationery. My letters would not be complete without something pretty.

It's really easy to make your own stationery, too!

All you really need is:

-paper

-stamps {rubber, acrylic, whatever}

-an inkpad

Be creative! Stamp a design very lightly for a background, then ink your stamp really well and create a focal image. You can use cardstock to make some cards, or cut some plain old printer paper in half to create writing paper. It's simple, and it can be personalized however you like.

And whoever you send your letter to will really appreciate it!

Tell me, how do you feel about stationery and snail mail?

The Art of Paper {an update}

I realized the other day that I have not mentioned anything about my shop, The Art of Paper, for quite a while. No, I haven't forgotten about the shop. I just forgot to write about it.

{and those two things are totally different, right?}

Two Trees

Christmas cards are available right now, although it may be a little late to be sending them. But hey, if you want some? Go for it! Otherwise I will be discontinuing them in January and bringing some back next October-ish.

Spread Your Wings

I don't know about you, but I have had major butterfly love lately. I love adding them to my cards. I think I currently have 3 card sets involving butterflies listed, and another set that I need to list, and a set being given away right here. You could say I'm slightly obsessed.

Musical Notes

Love music? Know someone who does? These would be a great gift! Although, I'm kind of tempted to keep them for myself...

My shop has not been a big seller. Which I wasn't really expecting it to be, but I know I could be a little more diligent in promoting my shop. I'd love to see those 4 sales turn into even more. I'm {hoping} to start The Art of Paper--The Blog in January, get a mailing list going, and do some advertising...but I'll be sure to let you know!

So feel free to stop by The Art of Paper, look around...you could even buy something if you really want to. But not because I told you to or anything. 

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas...

I know, it's only October.

But is it beginning to look like Christmas where you live?

I love Christmas. The cool weather (it's never truly cold in Florida), the music, a real Christmas tree, making cookies and pies, going to parties, being with friends and family, buying gifts, wrapping them beautifully (my favorite part!), receiving gifts...It's all so much fun.

I decided that I wanted to make Christmas cards to add to my shop. I love to make them, and who wouldn't love to get a handmade card in the mail? So on Tuesday, I cleaned off my desk, pulled out my Christmas supplies, and got to work!

Festive Words

Cozy Snowman

Peace on Earth

Stockings

Two Trees

What do you think? Which design is your favorite? I would really love to hear your feed back. I'll tell you that my personal favorite is Two Trees, but The Sweetheart favors Peace on Earth. =)

Currently, I've only listed Two Trees and Cozy Snowman in the shop. The rest will be coming very shortly, definitely by Monday. If you need some Christmas cards this year, I would LOVE to work with you!