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A lot of us on the Blue Sky Papers team like to save Christmas cards, and it finally dawned on us to use one of our albums to make a Christmas card book as a way to preserve the fun mail we receive from loved ones, as well as a way to document our own family greeting cards. Holiday cards are such a great way to document your family through the years, and sometimes, it's hard working up the courage to throw away the ones you received once the tree is packed up and the lights have come down.Stori …

Did you know that Blue Sky Papers has a sister?We are getting ready to launch ClaireMagnolia.com.  With many beautiful new designs, we are beyond ecstatic to share the new site, design and products with you! Until the launch, please visit us at etsy.com/clairemagnoliaMore information can be found on: our Silk Bow Bookson Etsy our Velvet Sash Custom Books on Etsy our Artisan Albums on Etsy our Classic Books on Etsy We have some fun new Holiday Items!  Check them out! …

Women love color, no matter what kind of personality they have. Whether it's subtle hues or vibrant shades that pop, there's plenty of lovely gift ideas for color lovers. 1. Rifle Botanical Journal 2. Flat Leather Case 3. Rifle iPhone 5 Cases 4. Leather iPad Mini Case 5. Leather Brush Case 6.Leather Oblation Journal 7. Heart Lock Diary 8. Leather Ballpoint Pens 9. Ceramic Cubed Vase  10. Antique Rustic Framed Chalkboard 11. Leather Chevron Album  12. Twig Colored Pencils 13. Chalk …

This month's Off the Press is chock full of cozy and autumnal favorites. We've got a black and white halloween party inspiration post for you to check out along with some of our favorite finds from around the internet this month. Our favorite posts hot off the press: And while you're cozied up with a new journal or book, we've got some fall favorites on one of our Pinterest boards to help inspire your home decor and Thanksgiving traditions as we welcome autumn this month. The cooler w …

Every year, it never ceases to get more and more difficult to find stocking stuffers for men that go beyond the typical pack of socks or slim jims.  Men like to be spoiled with nice things every once in a while, so why not leave a little something that's masculine, high end, and useful in their stocking for a nice holiday surprise? Sometimes, life's basic necessities can be made a little upscale by simply personalizing it. We're put together this guide to our popular products for men …

Wedding mistakes are hard to miss completely, even if you're in love with the memories of your special day, there's always a few things you wish you did differently --- and these few things aren't always super dramatic, but could have saved you a lot of time (and stress) if you'd been all the more wiser.[caption id="attachment_3413" align="aligncenter" width="670"] Photography by Caroline & Evan Photography[/caption]When I look back on my wedding day, I immediately picture my husband crying and …

Pantone recently released their Spring 2015 color trends report, and we're loving the similarities between Pantone's picks and our products! Here's a round up of some of our favorites paired along with some colors from Pantone's color palette: En Plein Air. If you have the chance, check out their amazing interactive website featuring designer inspirations, behind the scenes snaps, and expert perspectives from their influencers. 1.  Lucite Green | Leather Folding Wallet 2. Tangerine | Leather Br …

Have you ever kept a family journal? For my husband and I, this is a tradition we hope to keep in place when we have children. The family journal records all that happens in our home life and family experiences. Here's a list of things we include in our Family Journal: guests that visit house projects moments we want to preserve with photographs, letters, cards, and other flat mementos recipes we enjoyed cooking in our little kitchen celebrations like birthdays and holidays any trips we go on …

Are you in the process of putting together a post bound scrapbook? I love the idea of using our Post-Bound Photo Album for a project like that. It's not only very customizable, but the vertical format makes it really easy to just print directly onto the pages.A year ago, I started photographing daily life in the new home we purchased. This was our first home buy, and I really wanted to record daily life starting at year one of owning it.For the first page, I pulled our family Christmas photo alo …

This is the second issue of Off the Press, a Blue Sky Papers round-up of favorite blog posts, finds, and bookish delights.Need a great gift for the man in your life? Check out our favorite journals for men!Gorgeous botanical wedding on the Snippet & Ink blog - we may be partial though; there's a Blue Sky Papers cameo among the photos!Have you heard of bullet journaling? Such a great way to stay organized.Nautical inspired decor was a huge hit over the summer (but seriously, when is it not?). We' …