All things paper {paper beads}

If I had time for a hobby this is what I'd be having a go at making, although they probably wouldn't turn out at lovely as these. 

Image credits:
Folded paper jewelry |  Peacock paper beads   |  Atlas paper beads  |  Patterned paper beads

All things paper - Christmas paper chains

Can't believe how close Christmas is getting. I feel like I'm way behind, still so much to do - presents to buy and wrap, cards to write. At least the decorations are up though so thought I'd share some pretty paper chains that I've pinned over on Pinterest.

Photo credits:

1. Goodhousekeeping
2. Decorative Country Living
3. Ormolu
4. Cox & Cox

All things paper {for the love of paper doilies}

Image credits
Drink parasols | Papermash
Paper doily wreath | Becoming Lola
Paper doily garland | Everything Fabulous
hand dyed doilies | Oh hello friend blog
Doily cupcake wraps | Intimate weddings
All images sourced via pinterest

All things paper {paper flowers}

Beautiful paper flowers! Click through on the links below to find out more about each item. Four of them link though to tutorials on how to make them.



Sourced from (top to bottom)

1. Paper roses from repurposed book | Dragonflies on Etsy
2. BLOM Paper Flower | Notonthehighstreet.com
3. Simple white paper flowers (tutorial) | Craftstylish
4. Brown Paper Bag Flower (tutorial) | Ecogreen Crafts
5. Paper flower (tutorial) | Dozi Design
6. Kusudama paper flowers (tutorial) | WhipUp

All things paper {paper lampshades}

I've trawled the internet to find some of the best paper lampshades. I love the DIY cocktail umbrella shade, not sure I'd want it in my house but it would perfect in a teenage girls bedroom. What a genius idea the world map is too!



Sourced from:
1. MAR origami lampshade Rentaro Nishimura
2. White Butterfly & Flower Lampshade Design home & garden
3. DIY cocktail umbrella lampshade - Craftbits.com
4. Star paper lampshade - The Fair Trade Shop
5. Paper pendant lampshade MN*LS via Limoncello
6. World map lampshade - Little Bumpkins

All things paper - featured designer {Lia Griffith}

I recently stumbled upon these gorgeous paper dresses by Lia Griffith. Papier Couture is a collection of carefully sculpted dresses made primarily from paper. Visit Lia's website Papier Couture to see more.

Image credits | Papier Couture

All things paper - featured designer {Bookity}

Thought I'd add a new feature to showcase designers who design and create with paper. First up is Bookity whose work I love. They create unique gifts made from altered books, from bags and wallets made from book covers to hanging ornaments and bunting from book pages. Below is just a small selection of the designs available in their Folksy shop.