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Another year has come and is almost gone, with its plethora of moments, some happy, some sad, some inspiring, some that made me pause and think.   2021 brought with it the chance to recover from the year that was 2020. I had the wonderful opportunity to travel, host amazing shows, interact with all my lovely audiences, and feel the glimmer of hope throughout these experiences. I continued to create distinctive and sustainable artwork, for which I’m immensely grateful.   Some stand-out moments from 2021:   Website Revamp As an artist, I always strive to be as authentic to myself...

I love going on vacation. I come across some of my best inspirations when I am on holiday. There is something about having a relaxed mindset that allows creativity to flow freely. It opens our minds to new avenues, and sometimes even gives us a new perspective on known things.   I have always been inspired by Mother Nature and the effect can be seen in most of my artworks. I believe that the distinctive shapes, natural symmetry and vibrant colors are gifts for every artistic soul and creative mind. I enjoy drawing inspiration from small, everyday things such as...

Fall is one of my most favorite times of the year. Sit back with some hot chocolate while you browse through my must do’s for fall, and my must have’s too! PS: don’t forget the roasted marshmallows! If you’re looking to spread the warmth and gift someone a beautiful reminder of fall, Paper Sweetly is happy to help! I enjoy representing the splendor of changing leaves through brightly colored artwork and personalized pieces and distinctive gifts. Aligned with autumn and the theme of rebirth is my focus on sustainability, ethical and handmade gifts.               ...

Bring out the champagne and roses, it’s your first anniversary! Congratulations on this beautiful day. While nothing says “let’s celebrate” like each other’s company, it’s always nice to gift each other mementos to treasure for the years to come. Every one is always looking for distinctive gifts, and with the focus on sustainability, ethical and handmade gifts are the new favorites.   The traditional gift for the first anniversary milestone is paper. It seems like a natural choice when you consider how classic and personalized paper is. There’s a wide array of options, from greeting cards and notebooks, to paper...

There is an unbelievable number of cool things we can do with paper, and paper quilling is one of them. Paper quilling is a form of paper craft where we can create all sorts of incredible and beautiful designs by rolling, curling, pinching, shaping, and glueing together strips of paper.  History of Quilling Paper Quilling is an ancient art form with origins dating back several centuries. Some reports trace its origins back to Ancient Egypt. However, the majority of reports agree that the art form was widely practiced in Europe during the Renaissance.  Around the 16th century, French and Italian...

Whether we realize it or not, the fashion industry is a big part of our lives. It caters to the very universal human desire to present ourselves in the best possible way. Whether we dress to express ourselves or to impress the world, it is fashion we turn to.  Unfortunately though, the fashion industry is also one of the largest polluters in the world. It is the second largest consumer of freshwater and contributes to 10% of global carbon emissions, and almost 20% of global water waste.  Sustainable Fashion is fashion that has been manufactured, distributed, and used in a...