I’m clearly going off the rails today because what I’m going to show you are items not made of paper. However, whether wearable or architectural, these designs celebrate the spirit of paper art in unexpected materials.

Wanting to send a thank you gift to a couple whose kindness resulted in including my husband and myself in several activities while we were traveling recently, I made this pair of quilled earrings for the wife. I'd noticed that each time we went to dinner, she wore a different pair of silver filigree dangle earrings. Perfect, because that's exactly the kind I love to make! 

Meet Yeni Kim, the creator behind March Studio , who is a talented paper artist and art director. One of her most spectacular miniature scenes is a dimensional paper representation of Luxembourg Garden in Paris, crafted to honor the 2024 Paris Olympics and its opening ceremony.   

Enjoy this fresh round up of beautiful papercraft books that are out now or on the horizon, as well as supplies to have on hand the next time you need to wrap a special gift.  

Perhaps you're snowed in right now or fierce winds and rainstorms are dampening your spirits... or even if you're lucky enough to live where the weather is glorious, there's [almost] always time to enjoy a papercraft kit. It's so satisfying to make something special, try a new technique, or just plain take your mind off your cares for a couple of hours. Have a look at these potential mood lifter kits that I found on Etsy.      

Paper jewelry is anything but ordinary and it’s more popular than ever! While Valentine’s Day might inspire searches for heart-themed designs, symbols of love and artistic craftsmanship are timeless.   Modern and Minimalist Paper Jewelry   Monica Peksa (featured previously ) in Austria designs sleek, contemporary paper jewelry that's worthy of a second look. These stylish earrings feature a heart-inspired silhouette , while the pair below is elegant with its green-grey and gold color palette. Isn't it surprising that it is crafted from mundane corrugated cardboard?