From the union of two Greek words – kallos, which means “beauty” and graphein, which means “writing” – calligraphy simply translates as “beautiful writing.” But this ancient practice is much more than the art of forming beautiful symbols by...
A new trend has taken TikTok by and you might be wondering: what is junk journalling? Or maybe you already know! It’s not so easily defined, but the general idea is to use recycled and collected materials to create...
“The simple things are also the most extraordinary things, and only the wise can see them.” Paulo Coelho
Last week we spoke about the beneficial effects journalling can have on your confidence, with the habit of practicing gratitude being...
Feel the embrace of a magical evening with our spectacular Paperblanks Fall 2025 design, Silk Sky. Inspired by a traditional silk satin wedding canopy (chuppah) that was decorated with metallic thread on a shimmering blue background, this journal evokes...
September is here, and the advent of a new school year is always a good time to celebrate knowledge and learning. Whether you are starting a new semester this week, taking your kids to school or just excited about...
We say this every December, but we truly can't believe the end of another year is upon us! This year has brought exciting changes here at Paperblanks, from the launch of our first comic-inspired series in The Adventures of...
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...
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...
There’s no doubt that winter is the perfect time to sit in and hunker down with some reading.
If you're wondering what to do with a free weekend this chilly season, may we suggest putting your coziest socks on, turning...
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...