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This year has been quite the whirlwind for us! Wedding season has been in full swing for a while now and it seems like we just returned from The National Stationery Show in New York. (Which was in May). Where we had a booth for our sister company/bridal brand Claire Magnolia. If we’re honest, even after winning best new product in 2015 at the show, we almost decided against going to NSS this year. However, we are so happy that we went. The show was a huge success for us and so much fun! It was …

[caption id="attachment_4575" align="aligncenter" width="546"] Paige + Blake MolinaPhoto By : Paige Jones[/caption]As our first couple up in our new series called #boundwithlove we couldn’t possibly be any more excited to introduce you to Paige and Blake Molina, who are using one of our vow books to celebrate their anniversary. They are a romantic couple- marrying on Valentines Day 2015, here in Atlanta, GA! And considering it is the week of Valentines day, we knew they’d be perfect to kick this …

Stumped on what to get your best Gal for Galentines day? Well then keep reading to see 5 Galentines Day gift ideas we’ve rounded up for you, plus 3 ways to celebrate  Galentines day with your best gals this year! Including this awesome Galentines Day photo album. Before I jump too far into this post though, let me introduce myself! I'm Courtney the newest gal to the Blue Sky Papers family (I'm most often referred to as Court, especially around here as our founder + CEO is also named Courtney)! Y …

Looking for some fresh journaling ideas? Look no further! We've created 14 journaling prompts to help inspire + encourage you to spread the love this Valentines day. Journaling prompts are great to use when you feel in a creative rut but want to get back into the process of journaling. Let these prompts help you start writting again this month!Join us, for all 14 days of love letter writing- or jump in when you can. Complete these prompts as a therapeutic escape/keepsake by writing in your journ …

Every year, we share one thing that each team-member is grateful for. We capture these blessings in a "Gratitude Journal" of our favorite new design of that year. This annual tradition is one of my favorites and I cannot wait to share it with you!Being a team of nearly a dozen, we have a lot to be thankful for. Collectively, we are so very grateful for YOU! We are grateful for your continued support of handmade, your appreciation for the art of books, and using them to journal and capture memori …

Finding the best gifts for coworkers can be tricky, especially when you're on a budget. Here's our picks for fun and feminine gifts to give your favorite office pal. Fun and Fancy Floral Notebooks | 15.00Choose from a variety of sizes, sets, and prints with these Rifle Paper Co botanical inspired journals. Great for the coworker who spends her time penning poetry by the water cooler or updating her blog in the break room. Heart Shaped Keepsake Book Box | 48.00Cubicle neighbors with a quiet, book …

Writing your own wedding vows is an admirable gesture, but don't let your penned declarations of love fall victim to the dreaded index card.  Whether you're looking for wedding vow inspiration before the big day, or the perfect wedding anniversary gift idea, here's three ways to give your wedding vows a little extra something.  1. Place Them in a Vow BookIt's easy to lose track of your wedding vows after the ceremony. Often, they're written on small cards or thin sheets of paper, and get lost i …

There are so many online resources out there for the writer, but sometimes, a good old-fashioned journal or notebook is the way to go when you're sitting down to prepare for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo).In November, I'll be sitting down to write every day, aiming to write 50,000 word novel draft. I've never participated in NaNoWriMo before, and as the thought of committing to writing every day for a month makes the procrastinator in me a little squeamish, I figure, why not devote the …

This year, as we get ready to share some new leather journal, sketchbook, and album designs, we decided to focus on the art of keeping a travel sketchbook or journal to inspire your latest adventures.We asked a few bloggers and instagrammers to share their adventures with us through their Blue Sky Papers books, and we're excited to introduce you all to Vanessa who loves blogging about art journaling!Vanessa recently used our leather rustic artisan (oiled leather) as a travel sketchbook to house …

Welcome Fall with these fun (and simple!) harvest party ideas that will inspire you to document your favorite moments, celebrate the beginning of cooler seasons, and remember why there's so much to be thankful for. Garlands aren't just for ChristmasThe changing color of leaves are the celebrities of the season. Not only are they beautiful to behold, but they make great decorating accessories. This DIY Golden Leaf Garland by The Sweetest Occasion is really easy to make. All you need are leaves, g …