All Things Paper
A paper art and paper craft blog that features stylish DIYs, quilling and paper jewelry projects, and paper artisans around the world. Inspiring you to look at paper in a new light!
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Earring Extravaganza: A Baker's Dozen of Distinctive Quilled Paper Designs from U.S. Artisans
Once you start looking at the hundreds of quilled earrings designed by online makers, it's a treat to see just how far the imagination can go. I've rounded up thirteen unique and wonderful pairs that would be fun to wear this autumn or during the winter holidays, along with…
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Meet Svetlana Lechkina: Transforming Wildlife & Nature into Vibrant Quilled Masterpieces
Svetlana Lechkina's paper quilling caught my eye the moment I spotted it in a Facebook quilling group. While I don't recall the exact post that prompted our conversation, soon we were following each other's pages. Next, I hurried over to Instagram to explore even more of Lana's…
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Miniature Worlds in Motion: The Whimsical Hand-Cut Paper Stories of Marina Esterlein
I always find it refreshing to spotlight an artist who truly works by hand, and that is precisely what today's featured maker does. From the moment I first saw Marina Esterlein's lighthearted papercut figures, I knew you would be enchanted by her work. She is a true visual…
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Inspired by Fine Jewelry: Craft a Circular Quilled Pendant
It's been some time since I posted a new quilled jewelry design, so over the weekend I got rolling again... quite literally! I experimented and came up with a few designs that passed muster, and today I'm excited to share this swirling circular pendant. I'll explain how I went…
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From Scissors to Screen: How Deborah Brewer Turned Cut Paper Art into the Meditative App "Pause Tiles"
Deborah Brewer in Colorado reached out recently to share a wonderfully creative collaboration: she and her software engineer son, Nick, have teamed up to create Pause Tiles , a meditative tile matching game app built entirely around Debby's hand-cut paper art. She describes it…
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From Pulp to Possibility: Highlights from the PAPERWORK Exhibition in New Jersey
Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of visiting the Perkins Center for the Arts in Collingswood, New Jersey to view PAPERWORK, "an exhibition of traditional and contemporary paper-based art works". I was impressed by the diversity of regional talent on display, as well as the…
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Stitches on Paper: Discover Ana Falceta’s Embroidered Mixed-Media Art
The contemporary stitched paper art of Ana Falceta in Waterdown, Ontario is a joyful profusion of vibrant color. She delights in crafting rich, highly textured abstract compositions by layering watercolor, ink, and acrylic gouache on heavy watercolor paper. To elevate each piece…
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Summer in Full Bloom: Quilled Beach Scenes, Bookmarks & Fair Trade Treasures
Last autumn and spring, I shared some of my favorite seasonal greeting card designs from the Quilling Card company. Now that we're in the heart of summer, let me take you on a tour of the latest nature-inspired creations that are perfectly suited to this time of year, as well as…
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Beyond the Carton: How Lilli Petri Upcycles Egg Boxes into Appealing Dimensional Art Pieces
I have something delightfully unconventional to show you today! We'll explore the fascinating mixed-media world of Lilli Petri, an artist who creates her work in Germany's Black Forest. While she formally studied traditional art and painting, in recent years she has found…
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Fresh Pages: Papercraft Books & Stationery Treasures for Your Summer Wishlist
It's time once again for a round up of recently released and upcoming papercraft titles to inspire us to try something new. In addition to books, I've included some items that I have a feeling any paper lover will instantly relate to... I know I'm tempted by pretty papers!…
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Summer Styles in Paper: Five Jewelry Artists Celebrate the Season
Summer is the absolute best time of year to wear paper jewelry... think about it: gorgeous, lightweight statement pieces are no longer buried under winter coats and chunky scarves. It's time to show them off for all the world to see! To inspire your seasonal wardrobe, I've…
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Stitched, Coiled, and Beaded: The Joyful Paper Art of Sally Brandl
I’m always intrigued when an artist brings several familiar materials together in a way that feels fresh and new. Such is the case with the mixed media paper art of Sally Brandl, an artist in Evanston, Illinois. Her vibrant pieces are a celebratory bridge between modern painting…
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Spirituality in Every Cut: The Paper Art of Tusif Ahmad
Can art truly be a bridge between cultures? After seeing the work of Tusif Ahmad, I believe the answer is a resounding yes. He is a paper artist who strives to bring Islamic stories to life via his incredibly detailed, layered papercuttings. He wrote to introduce himself and I'm…
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Hand-Coiled Treasures: A Spring Gift Guide with Quilling Card
Last fall I was delighted to become an affiliate for the Quilling Card company and shared some of their beautiful designs focused on autumn and the holiday season. Now that the calendar has turned to spring, I'm excited to showcase some of my favorite quilled cards and gift…
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Tying Bonds Across Borders: The Ethereal Mizuhiki Art of Yuinobi
Recently, a paper-friend in Germany alerted me to a beautiful online site, Yuinobi , which features the Mizuhiki creations of Japanese artist Miho Muto. I knew immediately that I wanted to share her elegant work with you, so I wrote to Miho and invited her to be featured in the…
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Dimensional Card Making Meets Modern Tech: Simulated Embossing
A warm welcome back to Laura Shirley, whose first guest post and papercraft project here on the All Things Paper blog was the beautiful Moroccan Lantern . In her latest tutorial, Laura shares her "Simulated Embossing" technique—a way to achieve that luxury, old-world tactile…
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The Architect of Paper: A Spotlight on Christina Lihan
This past holiday season I visited friends and family in Florida where I was lucky enough to see an exquisite art piece created by today's featured artist, Christina Lihan of Fort Lauderdale. Because her paper cut sculptures are truly remarkable - she describes them as being…
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A Dozen New Reasons to Love Paper: Spring 2026 Book Round-Up
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…
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Sculpting the Sheets: How London Artist Nathan Ward Redefines Paper Art
Enjoy a look at the range of diverse figures and installations that London paper artist Nathan Ward is creating. In the handful of years since completing studies in Art and Design and his BA in Illustration Animation, Nathan has garnered a strong reputation for producing…
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Elevated Scraps: Sophisticated Paper Maché for the Modern Home
You might be wondering, "How can paper maché possibly be considered refined when it's an activity that children enjoy in elementary school and summer camp?" Let's agree that it's usually considered a craft form from which not a lot is expected. But prepare to have your mind…