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For Paper Lovers

Over the summer I discovered Flow, a book/magazine/collection meant for paper lovers like me (thank you, Barnes and Noble.) It's packed with so much stuff I can't possibly cover it all, but I'll try.

Basically it's 300+ pages of writing papers, tags, cards, stickers, wrapping paper, envelopes, planner pages, paper to make dimensional projects, several note pads, mini posters, a reading poster, a journal with a cover you can customize and even some paper dolls. There are themes to each section (Time to Slow Down, Time to Plan and Time to Play) and images and designs everywhere to inspire you.

Postcards, too.

A pop-up card (I love these.)

Tissue paper for wrapping.

The little journal.

A record player-shaped notepad.

Flow is not cheap ($33.99 US) but it's a great value when you think about what you pay for all of the above separately. The popup cards I buy at Disney Springs run about $13.00 each, for example. It's also a book of inspiration, at least for me. I am still able to hand write letters, and I'd like to do more of that. I would love to make my own desk planner for next year, and the pages for that are in Flow. There are tons of ideas I've gotten just thumbing through the book. Highly recommend this book to all paper lovers looking for some fresh supplies and lots of creative designs.

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