Build your own paper globe

I just came across Joachim Robert's Le Paper Globe , a free papercraft model you can build. Download and print the pieces in English or ...

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DIY paper banners for Cinco de Mayo

Several blogs offer instructions for making simplified papel picado (perforated paper) banners. These would be fun to whip up for a Cinco de...

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A Friday high five

You should applaud yourself for making it to Friday. Why not give yourself an award, compliments of designer Jessica Hische? Fill in your na...

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iPhone and iPad cases for Uncommon

I'm delighted to announce that Uncommon, a manufacturer of protective cases for Apple devices, is now offering Jessica Jones patterns o...

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Free font: Cherry Swash

Need a pretty little slab serif typeface? Check out Cherry Swash, designed by Natalia Kasatkina. It's available right here from Font Sq...

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Make bookmarks with tape

I'm still waiting for TV producers to create Hoarders: Washi Tape Edition, because I bet there are enough of us out there to make an ent...

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Jonathan Adler tape!

Lifeguard Press just sent over samples of their new printed paper tape by Jonathan Adler . I love it. Jonathan Adler is one of my all-time ...

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Camera pencil sharpener

I just bought a pencil sharpener that looks like a camera . I keep buying and throwing out cheap little sharpeners that break my pencil lead...

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How to make a paper bow

I've gotten some questions asking how I made the paper bow on the bottom package in this post . Here's a quick tutorial. I made a te...

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Scalloped desktop wallpaper freebies

Everything is gloomy today. The news. The weather. Is spring ever going to come? I tried to console myself by making desktop wallpapers in f...

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DIY neon paper gift bows

Brown paper bags and neon paper can yield some nice-looking gift packaging. I made these bows with more of the Astrobright Neon paper I ment...

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DIY printable neon stationery set

Neon is a trend that's still going strong. If it's important that your life have more of it, consider printing your own neon DIY sta...

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New York Times haiku generator

Something interesting for Friday: The New York Times has developed an algorithm that automatically detects poetry hidden in the paper's ...

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Free, printable thank you cards

I like these simple, modern thank you cards, a free download from Love Vs. Design . They look cool printed on kraft paper, too! Check them o...

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Free watercolor desktop wallpapers

If your desktop needs a little cheering up, try one of the watercolor backgrounds posted at Design Love Fest. They come in pink and blue an...

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Vespa made from recycled packaging

Look what just came in the mail from South Africa: a little Vespa, crafted by hand from recycled tin. I looove it! The seat feels like textu...

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Tutorials for jewelry, bags and more

Take a gander at these pretty DIY accessories, posted with tutorials by kind people around the internet. Try making something here if you...

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Printable Mad Men paper dolls

Ready for Sunday's Mad Men premiere? I'm looking forward to it, even though Alex and I turn to each other after every episode and sa...

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DIY posters with cut-out lettering

I'm thinking of making a poster series of ridiculous song lyrics. The first one goes to you, Ke$ha. Next up, Katy Perry. "Baby, you...

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Free font: Corki v.2

If you compulsively collect fonts, you might want to grab Corki v.2 from Type Depot . It's a condensed slab serif that comes in four sty...

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New site: The Beauty of Letterpress

Today marks the launch of a new website, The Beauty of Letterpress , from Neenah Paper. If you're a letterpress fan (and who isn't?)...

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Leather backgrounds for desktops and devices

Hermès is offering a collection of free "screen leather" backgrounds. Grab some calfskin, alligator, or buffalo for your phone, ta...

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