We have always been book people here at Paperblanks, reproducing everything from antique bindings to handwritten manuscripts. To celebrate the craft of writing and a love of reading, here are some of our favourite quotes on the subject of...
We held an exclusive sold-out event with our partners, Cartoon Saloon, where their co-founder and director, Tomm Moore, joined us in a special book signing! On a rainy night in Dublin, a community bound by creativity and a love...
It is no secret that at Paperblanks we are enthusiasts about handwritten letters. In the past we've brought you many stories about pen pals who become lifelong friends, a love letter collection, a letter writing challenge and typewriting socials,...
There's a reason why spring is one of literature's most celebrated seasons. From the moment it arrives, there's a chorus sung in nature that artists endeavour to capture. From the arrival of delicate flowers to the smell of newfound...
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and for those of us who love sending out mail or making creative cards this date is a much-anticipated excuse to take out the colourful paper, washi tape, markers, stickers and maybe...
In our quest to read more in 2020, this week we are looking to some of our favourite authors for inspiration for the next titles to add to our New Year's reading lists.
We've put together a selection of...
O long long stems that twine!O buds, so neatly furled!O great white bells of mine,(None purer in the world)Each lasting but one day!O leafy garlands, hungIn wreaths beside the way—Well may your praise be sung!Song of the White Bindweed...
Introducing St. Petersburg, part of our new Lentulov’s Cityscapes series. The original painting, titled Monastery, was created in 1917 using oil on canvas. Depicting a bishop’s courtyard in the New Jerusalem Monastery in Russia, its rich, vibrant colours and...
This holiday season might look a bit different again; there are still a number of things to navigate through and for many, this time of year can already be difficult for a variety of reasons. We believe there’s also...
Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) remains one of the most influential painters in the history of art. His expressive brushstrokes and bold use of colour helped shape the rise of Expressionism in modern painting. Over the course of...