Bits and Pieces of a Papermaker


Avid instagram user right here... I love to share bits and pieces of my daily life and work process, and I am endlessly inspired by the incredible community of creative support that instagram fosters. It still blows my mind everyday. Feel free to follow along if you're as obsessed with puppies, handmade paper, interior design, and Maine, as I am...

 

Kinda obsessed with these pretty handmade envelopes. I’ll admit, I may have dragged my feet on producing fully deckled envelopes for a while... simply because I felt the need to be different... BUT, I’m FULLY on board now. There is someth
Just added a rare batch of Cream Abaca mixed with a bit of Cotton for that little extra heft and texture. Very limited stock. But don’t forget that it’s always best to place a custom order for those larger projects like event stationery.
Oh hi! Just another reminder that my special tutorial access and 10% off any magnetic mould and deckle order ends June 30th. Don’t miss the perfect time to dive into this wonderfully therapeutic craft. Seriously guys, making paper outside on a
So, what do you guys think of my new paper blend? I’m calling it Sand, because that’s what it looks like (I couldn’t resist adding a bit of iridescent shimmer for that extra dimension). It’s my first attempt at a recycled cont
Snapshots from those old days of making paper in the sun. Back when it was more about exploring kozo and working on my tan, and less about paying the bills. I am beyond grateful to be where I am today, and that is because of you avid paperlovers out
Shop update! New papers online now.
Bums me out a little bit that I hardly get to enjoy those beautiful magnetic mould and deckles before I ship them off to eager hands. A few photos will have to suffice. Don’t forget that the 10% off and FREE access to my very thorough beginner&
Working on a little shop update in the next day or two. This luscious green will be there. More sneak peeks in stories. #handmadepaper #sharestudios #decklededge
Another beautiful made to order magnetic mould and deckle finished, and headed off to its new home soon. For a few months now, I’ve been offering my beginner’s papermaking tutorial for free with any mould and deckle purchase; because a st
Weird studio view. Figured I should document that Philly skyline for once.
Something super exciting happened yesterday. Peter started working on the prototype for our brand new envelope magnetic mould and deckles! I know there have been quite a few of you eager papermakers waiting for us to finally make these happen. We&rsq
How about a quick peek at what’s (hopefully) coming to the webshop this weekend... #handmadepaper #sharestudios #papermaking #decklededge
Starting a fresh batch of deep green. Feel free to shoot me an email at sharestudios@gmail.com, if you want to preorder a certain size or quantity. Thanks in advance!
Still here. Still making paper. Still without the right words. Thinking I’ll plan a day this upcoming week (while Peter isn’t using power tools) to make some paper with you guys. A good ol’ IG live situation, splashing around and an
Change is in the air. Feeling hopeful.
Deeply aware that this little black square in a sea of social media is NOT enough. But, even as I cringe at the usual traps of self aggrandizement and virtue signaling of this platform (honestly, I wish it wasn’t even an option to “like&r
Just a couple of these gorgeous ebony bone folders left online. A very limited edition that won’t be coming back any time soon... Oh, and I think I’ve finally been inspired to get those envelope mould and deckles into production. It&rsquo
Wishful thinking, again.