In Palm Sunday, his 1981 collection of essays, short stories and personal reflections, Kurt Vonnegut looked back over his life's work and graded his entire œuvre. He rated Cat's Cradle and Slaughterhouse-Five as "A+" pieces of writing (being clear to note that he was using...
As wonderful as it feels to curl up with a good book, do you ever suffer from a nagging little voice in the back of your mind telling you to get up and do something? If you're looking for a...
It's starting to feel like autumn here in Vancouver, Canada, so what better time to get back to nature and admire the lush leaves of the Rocky Mountain forest while they're still green? Our latest Paperblanks Traveller comes from...
Our Peek Inside… series takes a look inside people's personal journals to celebrate their imaginations and inspire others. This month we're taking a look at the creative travel journals of Rachel's nomadic life:
I am a vagabond. My home is...
Our A Peek Inside… series is made up of articles that take a look inside different people’s personal journals in an effort to celebrate the person’s creativity and inspire others. If you have a project that you would like...
We love a good inspirational quote. It is often difficult to put into words one's own feelings on a particular subject, so when someone else eloquently sums it up, that "A-ha!" moment can be incredibly invigorating. When it comes...
Writer's block is one of the most common writing subjects because it happens to every. single. writer. So don't worry, you're not alone. There are many ways to help snap yourself out of a creative funk!
Sometimes all you need...
Why is art important? How you answer this question likely is a strong indication of why you have chosen to create art yourself. As with any pursuit, the world of visual art is made up of a wide variety...
Open-source software can help to link the technology-inclined from around the world, and is used to develop diverse platforms such as WordPress, 3D printing guides and even cola recipes! CARTO and OpenStreetMaps are great examples of how open platforms connect all...
In 2015, it has become commonly accepted as fact that technology makes our lives easier. From the fairly recent inventions that we take for granted (microwaves, home computers) to the brand-new gadgets we already can't live without (smartphones, tablets)...