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Make Your Own Valentine’s Day Card This Year
February 14th will certainly feel a lot different this year as we celebrate Valentine’s Day during a national lockdown. We won’t be able to take our partner out to see a romantic film at the cinema or have a candlelit meal at a restaurant, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still make the day special....Read MoreLiving Sustainably with Paper in 2021
After almost an entire year of dealing with the uncertainty brought on by Covid-19, we could all benefit from creating some self-motivating New Year’s Resolutions. However, with the UK now in its third national lockdown, it can be difficult to figure out what resolutions you should make while staying safe at home. Living sustainably with...Read MorePrint Books Versus E-Books
In an online poll by The Guardian, 79% of people said they preferred to read books in a traditional print form instead of reading an e-book. Though e-books have become a convenient way of reading in recent years, printed book still remains to be the number one choice for most. But why is this? After...Read MoreThe World of Paper Flower Bouquets
The beautiful appeal of paper flower bouquets has become an increasingly popular choice in recent years. For weddings in particular, the idea of turning to paper on the big day creates a unique alternative to traditional flowers, which holds more colour variety and lasts a lot longer. We spoke with Rebecca of Paper Bouquets to...Read MoreTips on how to make time for reading
During the Coronavirus lockdown in the UK, book sellers saw a staggering influx of sales. Puzzle books, true crime and children’s education all took a sharp rise, while paperback fiction novels rose by a third. UK book retailers, WHSmith and Waterstones also saw a huge 400% increase in their online book sales week by week….
Read More6 ways reading can improve your mental wellbeing
Reading can be an extremely beneficial hobby. Not only is it a great way to spend your free time, but reading has been proven to improve mental stability and general mental wellbeing. From enhancing your brain function to reducing stress, we have compiled this list to highlight the many mental benefits of reading just a…
Read More5 ways you can spread kindness using paper – Mental Health Awareness
This week marks Mental Health Awareness Week, set up by the Mental Health Foundation to raise awareness and drive conversations relating to mental health. This year, the theme is ‘kindness’ and you are encouraged to be kind to yourself and each other, especially during a time where the world seems turned upside down. To support…
Read More“Love Paper Creations” to provide children with lock-down entertainment
We have launched “Love Paper Creations“, a new suite of home-printable resources to help entertain and engage households around Britain and beyond. Parents across the UK have taken on the new role of teacher in recent weeks. But the Easter holidays have begun meaning parents are looking for new ways to occupy and entertain their…
Read MoreThe Art of Paper Crafting
Interview with Rosie Thorns – Conducted by Lucy Appleyard. @Rosiethorns88 Paper crafting is the fast-growing art form that uses paper and card to create beautifully detailed 2-D and 3-D artwork. Rosie Thorns is a keen enthusiast of the craft, with an Instagram account @rosiethorns88 boasting over 16 thousand followers, all of whom share her love…
Read MorePaper Origami: It’s history & evolution
Love Paper gives you the facts about paper sustainability, and is here to inspire you to bring paper into your everyday lives. Paper origami demonstrates that you can create beautiful & exquisite creations from this extremely versatile product. Origami is the ancient and beautiful art of paper folding, creating varied designs such as animals and…
Read MoreLove Notes – Saying it with paper
There are plenty of reasons to be feeling the love and if you have a special someone in your life it is likely you will be planning on giving them a card this Valentine’s Day. The tradition of giving these little paper tokens of love goes back many of years and such a simple gesture can bring so much pleasure.
Read MoreGet productive with paper and improve your performance at work
For increased productivity in the office, just put pen to paper.
Read MoreHow To Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions Using Paper
The start of a new year marks a perfect opportunity to begin improving areas of your life, whether that be quitting an old habit, fulfilling goals, or trying something new. With over a million posts carrying the hashtag NewYearNewMe on Instagram, New Year’s resolutions are a tradition for most at the end of the festive season.
Read More5 Tips for a Digital Detox
Screen time has become so prevalent in the day to day of our lives, so much so that most of us keep our devices within arm’s reach most of the time. Through a few easy steps we can wean ourselves off from the habit and start to enjoy our lives away from the digital realms. Here are our top 5 tips for a digital detox.
Read MorePretty Paper: Tips for a more sustainable Christmas
Having a sustainable Christmas needn’t be a chore and through small changes and research, we can make a conscious decision to be greener in our festive celebrations. Paper and wood products from sustainable sources enable us to enjoy the creativity and magic of Christmas without a guilty conscience and ensure that some of our favourite Christmas traditions can continue and be kind to our planet.
Read MoreLetters to Santa
December is now upon us and for many, that means it is time to start preparing for the Christmas festivities. This often entails a great deal of planning, shopping, cooking and usually a lot of stress to boot. But whilst we adults are busy with the organisation; the younger members of the family may be preoccupied with something a little more magical…
Read MoreLack of local newspapers hits hard
Closures of print editions of local newspapers are affecting some people so much they are ringing up their local MP for news. So why are local newspapers so important and what can be done to save them? Every month, a large number of elderly people ring their local MP. But while most of them call…
Read More15 tips to get back into reading
Losing that love for reading can happen to avid and casual readers alike. Fortunately, we have compiled fifteen of the best tips for getting back on track with your reading list.
Read MoreHow print could save your life
We examine the scientific evidence that shows how putting down your phone and picking up a print publication may help you live longer.
Read MoreSwitch off and use pen and paper to create your best ideas
A global study into creativity has found that paper is the best and most popular way for creatives to record their ideas.
Read MoreBullet Journaling – A New Age of To-Do Lists
With over four million #bulletjournal posts on Instagram, bullet journaling, or bujo as it is nicknamed, is becoming an increasingly popular way to structure your day to day life.
Read MoreThe paper map revival: Why people are choosing paper maps over satellite navigation?
Is a paper map revival on the horizon? We take a look at the recent rise in traditional road map sales and explore the reasons for the comeback.
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