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We are able to design and create a variety of different paper projects. They can be made from plain or coloured paper, book or map print. Chat to us if you would like to place an order for your home or event.
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Paper Design Stories
Springbok Silhouette Mobile – Hand-cut Map Paper
I've been wanting to work with silhouettes of South African animals and this chandelier-mobile gave me the chance. It is entitled Sit-Spring-Stand and is one of a trio that I am exhibiting at The Intellectual Property 2017 Exhibition at The Plant in...
Puzzle Piece ‘Pottery’ Light Pendants
I grew up in a home with my mom being passionate about puzzles. I have memories of her dining room table being filled bit-by-bit with the evolving image of a landscape, country-side scene or a map. They've kept her company, even now in the late years of her life. I've...
Create a Playing Card House
You need 21 playing cards to make a cute card house. Its a great way to use up a pack with a missing or damaged card, You will be able to make 2 houses from 1 pack of cards. The whole process requires no cutting and no glue. All you need is the cards, and a scoring...
Dip Dyed Serviettes – A Quick Dinner Decor Project
This is a fun and super quick way to give a dinner party a vibrant hand-crafted touch. Quickly dip-dye paper serviettes (or napkins) in diluted food colouring, allow to dry and use! (Pictoral and video Instructions for making the dip dyed serviettes below) Dip dyed...
Paper Apples – handcrafted from books
We are keen to explore new directions in our paper work for clients, and were delighted to make up some paper apple prototypes from recycled books. The apple shape, is a bit like the heart shape - familiar, simple and pleasing with soft curves. We were very happy...
Stage Design – Curtain of Paper Leaves
Recently I was involved in designing a paper installation for an exciting stage backdrop. The stage decor team at my church CityHill Hillcrest, decided on a paper leaf theme to coincide with Autumn and to have an beautiful opportunity to recycle discarded office...
Puzzle Wreath – Piece Together a Christmas Welcome
This year I created a Christmas wreath for our home from puzzle pieces. A friend of mine had some children's puzzles with fairly large peices, which made ideal building blocks for this circular decoration. I used Annie Sloan Chalk Paint to cover all the coloured...
Geometric Paper Desk Set
Stationery Storage - Desk set. This is a variation on the paper terrariums from last week. Follow the instructions, but cut out only 2 of the windows. This allows easy access, while partially obscuring the contents. I used paper from an old atlas. It's really good...
Paper Terrarium DIY
It's been very pleasing to see beautiful angular terrariums in so many places lately. The vibrant geometric shape softened by the fresh green leaves of the resident plants makes a great decor item. A paper terrarium is an innovative variation of the original -...