This International Women’s Day, we are spotlighting the women who have made a lasting impact on the world. Whether through culture, science, education, or music, these women have cemented their place in history as revolutionaries and pioneers in their...
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,...
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...
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...
Love takes many forms. It might be writing letters to the people closest to your heart, sketching the place where you first met, or capturing the spirit of your beloved furry companion. It could be composing a song, blending...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
We asked our Instagram followers for the best books they've read recently. As we're all finding ourselves with some extra time to spend indoors, or safely socially distanced outside, we thought a fan-favourite book list could help you find...