Handmade Paper

We know we have plenty to do since finishing our Teapot Projects buttttt it was definitely time to celebrate a little... at the craft store. And not just at any craft store. But at our favorite one that is not anywhere near where we live. But.It.Is.Worth.It. Seriously. This store has all kinds of crafts obviously but what we love is their huge selection of different sized (and cheap) envelopes, selection of cardstock and of course their handmade paper that K just dies over every single time. They are a 'Paper Craft' store so of course they have specialty items you either can't find elsewhere or it is very difficult to find. Basically they take their paper Very Seriously. Who knew cardstock paper has different weight and thickness? We certainly didn't before this store.

http://hollospapercraft.net/hmp.html

 

 However, we don't want to bore you with all kind of facts about paper. Unless requested of course. But for the time being, we want to show off our new handmade paper we bought! And show that there are more options for paper to use out there than just cardstock and scrapbook paper. Be creative!

 

 

 

 

 As you can see, we blew up the pictures pretty BIG, but for good reason. As you can see, handmade has a different look and feel to them then what you find with say, notebook or printer paper. You can tell these weren't made in a factory. You can't really tell with these pictures but they are also a thicker paper and therefore can be difficult to cut correctly. Definitely need very sharp scissors to cut or you will have jagged edges.

 

But for today, lets end with the 'wall of handmade paper'. The wall that K falls in love with every time. (Not the best picture. Real life is much better!).