Posts Tagged ‘Paper’

Nautical Themed Boxes

Wednesday, April 17th, 2013

Spring is finally here!  And you know what that means… it’s spring cleaning and organizing time.  You can ask anyone, I like things neat, clean and organized.  The recent beautiful weather has inspired me to start tidying around my tiny apartment.  Seeing as I don’t have  lot of space at home I need some practical storage options that are also easy on the eyes.  I had covered a pre-existing box I had in Katazome 165 on top and Moriki Kozo Natural White on the bottom to hide some of my craft supplies.  I wanted a couple more boxes to go with it in different papers.

katazome-shi box

I made two simple boxes with some leftover Eska Board I had and covered the bottoms with Moriki Kozo Natural White so they would match each other and covered the insides with washi tape.  I made one with a Nepalese paper on top and a divider in the middle to hold my washi tapes and some other goodies inside.

nepalese

The other I used a Cavallini world map paper for the top.  The box is for some of my tools and adhesives.  All materials are available instore.

Cavallini Map

All together they’re very nautical and perfect for hiding crafting clutter.

3 boxes

 

Jax

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Calling all Paper Geeks!! We are looking for a part time Sales Associate – is it you??

Friday, March 22nd, 2013

If you’re passionate about paper and would like the opportunity to join our small family, we would love to hear from you!

We are looking for an enthusiastic and outgoing part time sales person who is able to learn quickly and adapt to a rapidly changing retail environment.

Requirements include sales experience in a retail setting, a background in the material arts and availability that includes weekends (Saturdays are a must!) and some evenings.

Please include your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant job history and any experience you have in the paper arts. Both a cover letter and resume must be submitted to be considered – thanks! We are currently looking for someone 2-3 shifts per week on average, an ability to be flexible when more shifts are available (staff vacations, around the holidays, etc….) is an asset!

Please submit your application to hiring(at)thepaperplace.ca

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SCRAP BAG SALE!

Wednesday, February 13th, 2013

scrap bag sale

It is that time of year again, The Paper Place is giving you the opportunity to dig right in to our beautiful paper off-cuts. Come and purchase one of two bag sizes and fill it up!  As long as we can close the bag, the scraps inside are yours to keep. With beautiful papers such as Chiyogami, Katazome, Japanese tissues and decoratives, you’ll be sure to find something you love. The sale runs from 9am – 12 pm on Sunday, March 3rd before our regularly scheduled store hours, at 887 Queen Street West.

Such a fun sale generates a lot of foot traffic, so bear in mind that things can get very busy around the bins. Arrive early to assure you have enough time to collect neat supplies for your art and scrap-booking needs.

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A Peek at the New Indian Papers

Sunday, December 23rd, 2012

It’s always exciting when new papers come in, new prints, colours and designs to play with! A little while ago we received our new Indian Papers, but it was just this week when we finished labeling, and filing them so that you can now browse them by binder at the back of the store (side note: All the papers we carry can be found in said binders all marked by their type, don’t be intimidated, dive in! If you ever do need a specific kind of paper and are not sure how to start, we would be more than happy to help you find what you’re looking for.)

The first two papers are from the new set of semi-sheer white on translucent prints. Aesthetically they are delicate, but the paper itself is very strong and maleable. Heavy and almost fabric-like. They’re beautiful!


And now for something completely different, some very colourful, spot-metallic papers.

The prints of the Indian Papers vary from mod, floral, and ikat. They make great graphic prints, wallpapers and wrapping.

 

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Paper Star Tutorial Round-up!

Tuesday, December 11th, 2012

Every year around this time, I start looking at different paper ornament instructions online to add to my ever growing collection. There are so many out there but what always pulls me in are the paper stars. Here are some to try out.

P.S. If you need some paper, I know a great place……

Beautiful origami star from How About Orange:

3 gorgeous different styles of stars over at katescreativespace.com

From Origami USA

From homebylinn.blogspot.ca

Paper bag flower from lorajeansmagazine.blogspot.ca
Super simple paper stars from annekata.com

From twogirlsbeingcrafty.blogspot.ca

Traditional Moravian Star from 33shadesofgreen.blogspot.co.uk

A stunning variety of patterns from goorigami.com

And lastly, a beautiful paper star lantern….

Happy Star Making!!

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