A Passion for Handmade Books / Inspiration

How To Recycle Books, In A Way That Doesn't Feel Wrong

How To Recycle Books, In A Way That Doesn't Feel Wrong

In doing our part to stay green this week, we compiled information from a few eco-friendly websites that share ways to recycle books. 

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A 5-Step Guide To Understanding Letterpress Printing

A 5-Step Guide To Understanding Letterpress Printing

Letterpress printing is similar to the embossing we do, so naturally we were excited to share this guide to understanding the process.  

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Get The Kids Excited About Reading With These Apps

Get The Kids Excited About Reading With These Apps

This weekend when your kids reach for the iPad to play video games, why not show them these apps that will educate them as they play.

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A Pattern That Brings About Emergence, The Dance of Life

A Pattern That Brings About Emergence, The Dance of Life

Brighten up your day with our new Emergence Journals from Paperblanks. The vibrant art deco inspired patterns are sure to inspire and bring out your inner creative.

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Put A Piece of Yourself Out Into The World Forever

Put A Piece of Yourself Out Into The World Forever

It's inspiring when we come across an organization that truly embraces creativity and participation. The Sketchbook Project is no exception, encouraging anyone with any background, not just artists, to simply create and contribute. 

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Find Some Inspiration By Taking a Peek Inside Jose's Moleskine

Find Some Inspiration By Taking a Peek Inside Jose's Moleskine

Do you ever find yourself stuck when it comes to journal writing? Looking at other people's journals can help get you out of that creative rut. 
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A Designer's Dream: A Golden Ratio Coloring Book

A Designer's Dream: A Golden Ratio Coloring Book

If you love the Golden Ratio AND you love art, then look no further...This combination of art, nature and mathematics is a perfect combo.

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There Have Been Rare Books Here The Whole Time?!?

There Have Been Rare Books Here The Whole Time?!?

Where can you find works connected to Salvador Dali, Shakespeare and even Marie Antoinette? Not as far away (at least for those of us on the East Coast) or as secretive as you'd think. 

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Peek Inside Lauren's Ephemera Journal

Peek Inside Lauren's Ephemera Journal

It's always inspiring and magical to get a glimpse inside someone's journal. This is a look at Lauren's handmade leather Opal One of a Kind Journal.

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An Awesome Infographic That Illustrates The First Lines Of Books

An Awesome Infographic That Illustrates The First Lines Of Books

Have you ever found yourself imagining what the first line of your favorite book would look like? This infographic illustrates just that!

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Are You A Stationery Addict? This List Will Let You Know.

Are You A Stationery Addict? This List Will Let You Know.

If you find yourself agreeing with any of these then know you are in good company because we enjoy most of them!

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What Would a Museum of Supernatural History look like?

What Would a Museum of Supernatural History look like?

French artists Zim & Zou dig into their creative depths and crafted these vibrant and magical wonders out of paper and leather for an incredible window installation.

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