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Summer is officially here, and we're dreaming about our Fourth of July must haves in the studio at Blue Sky Papers. Fireworks, grilling out, and patriotic activities are definitely on our minds! Here's the team's take on Fourth of July must haves for this summer celebration: A panama straw hat... to keep the sun off my face - Emily Red, White, and Blue Sangria... and a large body of water (lake/ pool)  - Tara The Peachtree Road Race!It's a big Atlanta event, one of the biggest races IN THE WORL …

We're exited to share this industrial inspired Rustic Leather Wedding styled shoot we were happy to be a part of with Wish Vintage, Tiffani Jones Photography, and CL Space in Tampa, FL. So many amazing vendors and wedding professionals came together to create this moody and elegant styled shoot complete with handmade leather goods (including our leather rustic guest book), organic inspired desserts, and vintage details. We love these mason jar photo displays. They are such a whimsical and roman …

All fathers are different, so we organized these meaningful fathers day gift ideas by personality and hobby. Whether he's rugged and outdoorsy or polished and professional, there's something here for every dad out there! We understand how hard it can be to shop for dad, especially when you're not a kid anymore. After all these years, you want to make more than a clay ashtray to show him how much you love and appreciate him. Fathers Day Gift Ideas For The Outdoorsman Dad Fishing, golfing, hikin …

One of our favorite emails to receive are photo album proposal stories from our customers. We all love crowding around Emily's desk to see the photos and read the story of how one of our customers used one of our handmade photo albums to propose to the love of their life!We couldn't help but giggle and swoon over Ed's sweet and unique retelling of his photo album proposal to Sabrina with our Leather Rustic Photo Album in oiled leather.The best part is that in exchange for sending us a story and …

With Spring officially here, and Mother's Day around the corner, why not make a garden journal with mom this year to help her in the garden? We love the idea of putting together a garden journal that records all the new flowers, vegetables, fruit being planted.Gardening can be a peaceful activity, and when done with someone, can encourage bonding and team work. What better way to get the kids out of the house, and learn from mother how to start a garden?  How to put together a Garden Journal fo …

Things have been quite busy this month with wedding season in full swing and the National Stationery Show fast approaching! We'll be officially launching Claire Magnolia, our wedding brand, at the trade show in May, so if you want to see all the fun things we'll be doing in New York, be sure to follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!We're excited about all the new wedding and lifestyle products we're going to showcase at the national stationery show, and the team has been hard at work des …

Women are great storytellers. Men are storytellers too, but not in the same way.It's hard to put my finger on why; maybe it's our dedication to remembering our history of oppression and struggle since the beginning of time that makes us good storytellers. Maybe it's our passion for community, and gathering, and sharing. Maybe it's our ability to bring life into this world that makes us capable of carrying a story like a child, crafting and raising it up to inspire, encourage, and teach for itsel …

We've been tempting you all long enough on Instagram with little snap shots of our photo guest book, the Velvet Artisan, looking elegant and refined in champagne and white vintage velvet. Vintage and Elegant Photo Guest BookWell, we're happy to announce that this sweet little vintage inspired book is officially available for sale in our online shop! This photo guest book is just like our handmade artisan album, with the gorgeous art paper and deckle edges. It lays flat and hold dimensional items …

We love alternative guest book ideas because they take a time honored tradition such as collecting well wishes and signatures from your wedding guests, but putting a modern and fun spin on it.Sometimes, you can run into issues with alternative guest books when you don't figure out what you'll do after the wedding or party with the little bits and pieces you had guests sign. Some of the bigger, bulkier ideas are easily displayed by hanging on a wall, but what about the ideas that consist of photo …

Did you know March is craft month? We're starting off the month with some journaling prompts to get your creativity flowing. If you've started a journaling goal this month, but you're running out of steam after week one, here's 20 prompt ideas to get you through the rest of the March! (heart lock diary available in pink or purple) 1. March Events, Milestones, and CelebrationsWrite about any upcoming events, milestones, or celebrations you'll be participating in this month. Are you looking forw …