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Because most of us lead such busy lives it's all the more important to keep organized. We have the demands of school or work (or sometimes school and work); we have social lives, family time, hobbies to maintain, events...
At the intersection of keepsake and chronicle you’ll find our new 10-Year Journals. A real passion project for us, our first collection of Paperblanks® 10-Year Journals takes four of our timeless cover designs and turns them into a true...
As we discussed in a previous article on Factors to Consider When Buying a Writing Journal, the quality of a notebook's paper can be fairly important. The nicer the paper the more pleasant your writing experience will be. Anyone...
Grain direction is an essential aspect of producing a well-crafted book. It may seem like a small detail, yet it makes a crucial impact on the long-term lifespan of a book.
We've been teasing it on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Tumblr and Instagram, and now the wait is finally over. Trust us, we've been eagerly anticipating this unveiling as much as you have, and we're extremely excited to show you what's...
The printed word and exquisite illustrations combine to make the Gutenberg Bible the greatest celebrity in the history of book arts. Forty-nine copies of the two-volume Latin Bible are extant. In the 15th century Johannes Gutenberg in Mainz invented...
We Heard the Demand, and Answered the Call! Bullet Journalling the Paperblanks Way Over the past couple of years, Ryder Carroll’s Bullet Journalling system has taken the world by storm. By innovating a decorative style of organisation that anyone can learn,...
We’re excited to finally be able to tell you about the newest addition to the Embellished Manuscripts Collection, the ‘Amy Winehouse, Tears Dry’ journal.  Designed in partnership with the Amy Winehouse Foundation charity, this book features a self-portrait of...
In this fast moving world keeping a journal can be a therapeutic way of dealing with our thoughts and emotions.  Whether it is through sketching, writing or painting, using a journal can be beneficial in keeping a calm state of...
Our new collection of bookmarks has arrived online and in many retail locations! These double-sided bookmarks are printed with the same unique processes used for our journal covers, creating a tangible and textured feel. They show off the beauty and...