So many topics have been covered as fellow authors wax eloquently on the craft of writing – from finding inspiration to moving past writer's block to clichés to avoid, the list goes on. The commonality between the most popular sayings...
Finding our latest "Peek Insider," Maeve, was a truly serendipitous experience. A lifelong journaller and longtime Paperblanks fan, Maeve had even filled out an entry in her journal (before we got in touch) answering questions as if she was being...
Last March, we posted a Writing Wednesday on the topic of graphology – the field of handwriting analysis. The theory there is that the size, shape and spacing of one's handwriting can give away intimate personality details. But what...
A lot of what goes into a journal is one's personal thoughts and reflections dealing with insecurities, feelings of vulnerability and hopes for the future. But what about what makes you happy right now? When journalling, it's easy to...
With at least another month or two of cold weather left in this winter, you're still likely to find yourself stuck indoors for days at a time. If you've already visited every corner of the internet and binge-watched all...
For many, the post-holiday "blahs" penetrate all aspects of life. In this cold, dark, seemingly endless month of January it's easy to suffer a sense of letdown after the excitement of the holiday season. If you're finding your creative...
If your New Year's resolution is to get more organised, then you've come to the right place. Obviously, we're believers that using a daily planner is an important part of staying on track, but keeping a busy life in...
When you're travelling, every taste and sight will seem worthy of documentation. But if you're like most travellers out there, by the time you return home you never actually sit down and go through the maps, ticket stubs, brochures...
You know that you love being an artist, and you often get compliments on your creations. Now, how to turn these warm feelings into a profitable career? It can be difficult to take that leap from casual hobbyist to...
Congratulations – you've made it through the shortest day of the year and over the hump into 2015. Now what? It can be hard to start the year off with a bang when the days are so dark and...