Paperlust was this week named one of Westpac’s 200 Businesses of Tomorrow for 2017. The award exists to “recognise and support great Australian businesses today, with a clear vision for tomorrow.” The final list of 200 was selected from over 2,000 nominations made for the award, so we’re stoked to be included! What are Westpac’s …
For the love of paper
We love paper and independent design.
Paperlust loves Mon Purse
We recently had the joy of collaborating on a photoshoot with Mon Purse, another awesome Australian startup. Mon Purse create beautiful monogrammed purses, bags and other accessories. At Paperlust we love personalising things, whether it’s personalised Christmas cards or a personalised wedding from the wedding stationery itself to the envelope inserts and other finishing details. …
Tips For Perfect Wedding Paper Goods
With all the many details that go into planning a wedding, many people do not give enough thought to the paper goods needed for their wedding. They arrive ready to order the perfect wedding invites, but there are RSVP cards, thank you cards, menu cards, escort cards, save the date cards, and envelopes. There are …
Wedding Invitation Printing Techniques Explained
Deciding upon your wedding invitation printing technique is no easy feat. Printing options are vast and with so many possibilities it can be difficult to whittle down your options. When deliberating wedding invitation ideas, the actual process of printmaking may not be at the forefront of your mind. There are so many other things to …
DIY Origami Hearts for Valentines Day
Happy Valentine’s Day, lovers! Loved-up or single, this Paperlust DIY is the perfect way to spread the love this February 14th. Make them for your crush, your lover, your sister, your mum, your bestie, that girl in the office, or just for yourself! Make one on its own or create a whole set of love. …
DIY Origami Cake Toppers
Your cake is the perfect stage for gorgeous paper art, and we’ve got a great example for you today! This is a unique take on the traditional ‘bride and groom’ wedding cake topper that looks great and is easy to make yourself, we take a break from wedding invitations to bring you this DIY guide …
Artist Crush: Beci Orpin
You will have definitely heard of our latest artist crush: Beci Orpin. A Melbourne based designer and artist, she uses colour and paper in all the ways we wish we could. We’ve fallen in love with artists like Camilla Frances and Yulia Brodskaya for their colour and wedding invitation inspiration, but Beci Orpin has tickled our love …
Why we love Yulia Brodskaya!
It’s no surprise that we love all things paper and now we have discovered someone who appreciates paper art just as much as we do. Yulia is a well-known illustrator and artist who was initially a graphic designer. She was originally from Moscow and later moved to the US where she discovered her talent. Yulia’s …
Handcrafted Paper Gems by Kirsten Hassenfeld
Are diamonds still a girl’s best friend when they are made of paper? Well, when they are as stunning and opulent as those created by US-based paper artist Kirsten Hassenfeld, we dare say, yes! With paper, one of the most humble, unpretentious materials on earth, Kirsten explores a world of fantasy, luxury and extravagance. …
Our Favourite DIY Paper Flowers
Paper flowers are all the rage these days. Whether you’re applying a little DIY elbow grease to your wedding day, or creating some sustainable blooms for the home, we’ve picked out some of the loveliest tutorials to help you craft the day away. Cascading Paper Flower Garland We love Lia Griffith’s Cascading Paper Flower …