Papergrain

New Rob Ryan Greeting Card!!

2011-10-23T18:12:00.003+01:00

We are unbelievably excited to unveil this brand new greeting card designed by Rob Ryan, the king of paper cutting. Based on an original screenprint which was shown at the Royal Academy's 2011 Summer Exhibition, this card costs £1.99 and can be found here

Rob Ryan Christmas Cards

2010-11-10T11:27:00.004Z

With the festive season fast approaching, we've added this pack of cute laser-cut Christmas cards designed by Rob Ryan. They are now available here at £4.99 a pack. Very exciting!

Ooh! Rob Ryan Plates

2010-10-19T11:01:00.003+01:00

Sorry for the uncharacteristic lack of posts- I am still on maternity leave and time really does fly when there's a darling little one in the house!! I have however just come across these fabulous new plates designed by the papercutting king, Rob Ryan himself. I think these will be very high on my Christmas wish list! They are available from this excellent online shop.

Wedding Bunting Card

2010-07-19T11:55:00.002+01:00

T'is the season of weddings- and what better card to bring on the day but this adorable bunting greeting card, new this season, and just perfect for congratulating the bride and groom!

Rob Ryan Umbrellas

2010-06-10T17:35:00.003+01:00

Wow, I love this umbrella designed by Rob Ryan whose lovely greeting cards are available from our shop. If we sold umbrellas, his would definitely be top of our list!!

Post a Garden

2010-06-10T17:19:00.008+01:00

We have just stumbled upon this fantastic site that sells "pop-up postable gardens". Such a great concept, you get a pop-out 3D greeting card that will turn into a mini garden when watered.

Rosehip Cards

2010-06-10T13:43:00.006+01:00

One of our favourite suppliers has just launched a new collection of adorable mini note card sets- we absolutely love these gorgeous summery designs.

Baby News

2010-06-03T17:14:00.004+01:00

Apologies for the lack of updates since the end of March! Papergrain has been a hive of activity in recent weeks as we look ahead to the autumn and the all important Christmas collection which is coming together in a beautiful fashion! We are also thrilled to welcome a new member of the team in the form of baby Henri who was born on 7 April 2010 weighing 7lb1oz!

London Showcase

2010-03-29T15:15:00.008+01:00

We will shortly be showcasing this lovely series of London themed greeting cards designed by hip London agency Absolute Zero Degrees for The Carte Postale. These incredibly original designs have the added benefit of being produced from 100% recycled FSC cardstock and they come packaged in biodegradable cellophane sleeves.

Coming Soon

2010-03-22T12:37:00.003Z

We'll be adding lots of lovely new blank greeting cards to our online shop in the next few days, and I'm particularly fond of these two news designs by Hannah Cole and Nicholas Hely Hutchinson.

Look what we just bought

2010-03-16T11:18:00.003Z

Spring has finally sprung here in London and we're expecting a very special new addition to the Papergrain family any day now. The nursery is almost ready and I have just received this adorable print which I ordered last week from the fabulous Belle and Boo store. Love it!

Coming Soon

2010-03-16T11:11:00.005Z

Look out for these gorgeous hand-printed cards which will be arriving in our online shop very shortly. They were designed by the lovely Lisa Jones and come with a matching white envelope.

New Stationery for Children

2010-02-16T15:09:00.007Z

We are constantly adding to our range of Kids' stationery and here are some of this week's highlights- the age birthday cards are glittered and sooo cute. The retro pirate invitations were designed by Mandy Sutcliffe of Belle and Boo fame- don't you just love them!

New Recycled Greeting Cards

2010-02-09T13:03:00.005Z

We added these stylish greeting cards to the shop just a few minutes ago. They are made from 100% recycled cardstock and were designed by lovely card publishers Nineteenseventythree.

Dee Beale New Hares Print

2010-02-08T18:51:00.003Z

Dee Beale has just added this delightful new red hares print to her Etsy shop. I am the proud owner of her single Scandinavian Red Hare print and it looks amazing in our hallway.

New Angie Lewin Greeting Cards

2010-02-08T18:45:00.003Z

We've just added these fabulous new greeting cards which are based on original linocuts by celebrated British printmaker and textile designer Angie Lewin.

Rob Ryan Valentine's Day Screenprint

2010-02-08T18:36:00.002Z

St Jude's Gallery in Norfolk is selling this gorgeous limited edition screenprint/ card which was created by Rob Ryan for this year's Valentine's Day. What a magical gift for your special someone! But hurry- I hear they are selling out fast!

New Magnet Greeting Cards for Kids

2010-02-05T13:49:00.005Z

We've just added these adorable new designs to our range of magnet greeting cards for kids. These cards are proving hugely popular and feature a detachable magnet on the cover- we love them!

New! Frank Kiely London Greeting Cards

2010-01-29T15:24:00.007Z

You don't have to be a Londoner to appreciate the charm of these fabulous new greeting cards designed by artist Frank Kiely who graduated from the Royal College of Art in 2002. In fact, these cards are so stylish that they would also look amazing framed.

Stunning Seascapes by John Brunsden

2010-01-29T15:19:00.005Z

As someone who likes nothing better than walking for miles along coastal paths, I have a really soft spot for these new greeting cards designed by Norfolk-based printmaker John Brunsden.

Brand New Rob Ryan Cards for 2010

2010-01-26T12:23:00.006Z

We are beside ourselves with excitement! Our new Rob Ryan cards have arrived in the office and they are absolutely gorgeous! They are the result of an ongoing collaboration between Rob Ryan and lovely greeting card publishers Roger la Borde.

Exciting new Robert Tavener Cards

2010-01-20T15:49:00.009Z

We've just sourced a fantastic selection of Robert Tavener greeting cards which are now available from our online shop. Robert Tavener RE (1920-2004), was a celebrated British printmaker and illustrator who created images that are full of pattern and colour. His work is held in over 25 public art collections including the V&A museum in London.

New Jane Ray Greeting Cards

2010-01-20T13:17:00.004Z

We've just added these two magical greeting cards created by British children's illustrator Jane Ray for card publishers Roger la Borde. The cards are blank inside but do include the following quote by poet Kahlil Gibran "Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair."

New Letterpress Stationery

2010-01-20T13:12:00.008Z

We've just started to stock these beautiful new designs from one of our favourite Letterpress brands, Blush Publishing who are based in the UK and create fabulous stationery which is printed by hand on a vintage printing press.

Gwenda Morgan Greeting Cards

2010-01-18T15:45:00.006Z

Her beautiful black and white Royal Academy Christmas cards were a huge hit with our customers last year, so we are delighted to unveil two new blank greeting cards featuring the work of celebrated wood engraver Gwenda Morgan (1908-1991). They are now available from the New This Month category.

A seriously cute print

2010-01-14T12:12:00.003Z

Just spotted this new Sally Elford print on the Elphicks online shop. Isn't it gorgeous?

New Ellen Giggenbach Cards

2010-01-14T12:02:00.004Z

We're huge fans of Ellen Giggenbach's amazingly original greeting cards which are made by hand-cutting coloured paper to create beautiful designs inspired by European folk art. We have now added two designs to our range of Ellen Giggenbach cards- please click here to see the full range.

The Snow has melted- yipee!

2010-01-14T11:50:00.007Z

We woke this morning to discover that the snow had vanished from our street! It has been replaced by a steady drizzle and much warmer temperatures. Much as we enjoyed the snow at first, we're now looking forward to Spring, and with this in mind, we've added these lovely new blank greeting cards that remind us of brighter days.

Happy New Year!!

2010-01-04T11:50:00.007Z

We are back in the office, all refreshed and now generally a bit plumper after a chocolate fuelled Christmas and we're already looking ahead to Valentine's Day with these gorgeous new cards that arrived in the shop today.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year

2009-12-04T11:18:00.004Z

Last Friday, we popped into the Natural History Museum in London to visit the annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition. The photographs were absolutely stunning and reminded us of how precious and beautiful our planet really is.

New Luxury Note Cards

2009-12-04T11:15:00.002Z

These beautiful note card sets feature supremely elegant 19th century French textile designs and are now available from our online shop!

Marcus Walters Calendar at Elphick's

2009-12-02T18:04:00.003Z

Ooh- I am rushing off to order one of these funky Marcus Walters calendars available from the fabulous Elphick's shop.

New Travel Journals

2009-12-02T17:59:00.003Z

For those of you who are looking ahead to exciting trips abroad next year, here are two fantastic new travel journals designed by Sukie in Brighton and now available from our shop.

Just Added...

2009-12-02T17:56:00.003Z

These lovely golden note cards which make perfect stocking fillers!

Dee Beale Prints

2009-11-25T17:59:00.005Z

Dee Beale has posted about her current work in progress- a fabulous owl print which might end up coming in grey or perhaps a lovely warm orange (that would be my choice.) Can't wait for her to upload this new design to her Etsy store.

New Greeting Cards In Store Today

2009-11-25T17:48:00.009Z

Took a break from frenetic packing of advent calendars and Christmas cards to upload these lovely new blank greeting cards- the general consensus in the office is that looking at them makes us feel calm and serene!

Just Arrived! New Cath Kidston Address Book

2009-11-24T12:47:00.002Z

This gorgeous new design by Cath Kidston has just arrived in the shop. It's a fabulous A5 hard-backed address book with tabbed alphabetical sections. A great Christmas stocking filler.

On our Christmas Gift List

2009-11-19T14:09:00.003Z

Just spotted these adorable screen-printed cotton shopping bags on Jane Foster's lovely blog. They cost £8.00 and are available from Jane's online shop. You won't need to use plastic carrier bags ever again...

An Education

2009-11-19T13:51:00.002Z

Despite the frantic pace of work in recent weeks, we managed to see An Education, the beautiful film based on a memoir by Lynn Barber. It is undoubtedly the most moving and beautifully directed film we've seen this year. There wasn't a dry eye in the cinema when the lights came on.

Work by John Dilnot

2009-11-19T13:40:00.006Z

These fabulous glass fronted boxes are huge favourites of ours and are handmade by British artist John Dilnot. Check out his website http://www.johndilnot.com/.

Country Living Magazine December 2009

2009-11-19T13:36:00.003Z

We're tremendously excited to have been mentioned in the beautiful December issue of Country Living magazine (out now). Our Rosehip Mini Christmas cards were selected for a feature on this year's best Christmas cards.

Emily Burningham Greeting Cards

2009-11-10T15:15:00.007Z

These delightful greeting cards are now available from our online shop.

New Rosehip Note Card Sets

2009-11-10T15:02:00.005Z

Just added these pretty boxed note cards designed and produced in the UK by Rosehip.

Period Living Magazine December 2009

2009-11-10T13:36:00.004Z

Our festive recycled Christmas cards designed by Lisa Jones have been highlighted in the December issue of Period Living.

New in the Shop Today

2009-11-10T11:46:00.008Z

We have just added these lovely new notebooks designed by British artist Emily Burningham who also creates beautiful soft furnishings and textiles.

25 Beautiful Homes December

2009-11-05T14:53:00.003Z

Our gorgeous Paper Angels Card designed by Rosehip has been featured in the December issue of 25 Beautiful Homes magazine. We're thrilled!

Coming Soon

2009-10-30T11:54:00.004Z

The Beast Wishes series created by Lush Designs for Umpen editions has been a real hit with our online shoppers so we're adding two new designs to our current selection. We particularly love the gold detailing on the covers of the cards.

Christmas Magazines

2009-10-27T18:21:00.007Z

Christmas issues of our favourite magazines are starting to appear in the shops and we were thrilled to discover we had been featured in Homes&Gardens and Ideal Home!

New Pintuck Greeting Cards

2009-10-27T11:50:00.008Z

We are delighted to be stocking these brand new greeting cards created by celebrated textile designers Pintuck for lovely card publishers 1973. The selection above is now available from our online shop.

O Christmas Tree Cards

2009-10-20T12:56:00.005+01:00

These fabulous retro Christmas cards designed by Neil Grabel have just arrived in the shop. 47p from every pack sold will be received by Childline.

Papergrain in the Telegraph Magazine

2009-10-20T11:20:00.003+01:00

We've been ultra busy in the last couple of days, frantically packing up orders following a lovely mention in the Telegraph Magazine on Saturday. Our Belle and Boo invitations designed by 1973 were featured in a special double page spread on children's birthday parties.

St Jude's Prints

2009-10-14T17:43:00.008+01:00

Rather excitingly, it appears that one of our favourite galleries, St Jude's in Itteringham, has just launched an online print store! We have been poring over the limited edition prints on sale, and have really fallen for the work of Peter Green OBE which will be available to purchase from 24th October.

Russell Loughlan at Elphick's

2009-10-09T11:06:00.005+01:00

Elphick's, one of our favourite online galleries, has just started selling work by Russell Loughlan- do check out these delightful customised postcards in recycled frames.

Owl Note Card Set

2009-10-07T13:40:00.004+01:00

Am really excited about this adorable set of Owl note cards featuring touches of glitter. Now available from our online shop.

New Perfect Bound Journals from Rosehip

2009-10-07T12:42:00.007+01:00

They have only just arrived in the shop and are already flying off our shelves! Brand new A5 perfect bound journals designed and printed in the UK by Rosehip. 100 blank pages and a paper band round the cover. Made from 100% high-quality recycled paper.

New St Jude's Sketchbooks

2009-10-06T15:17:00.003+01:00

We have just received these brand new St Jude's sketchbooks designed by celebrated printmaker Angie Lewin. I think these will make wonderful gifts at Christmas time.

Famille Summerbelle Maps

2009-10-06T10:09:00.003+01:00

We are massive fans of Famille Summerbelle's quirky collection of prints and cushions. Do check out these lovely new city maps available from their online shop.

Highland Stoneware

2009-10-06T09:51:00.011+01:00

We were in Edinburgh over the weekend for a fantastic family reunion, and we stumbled across gorgeous crockery by the Highland Stoneware company. Each piece is hand-painted and therefore totally unique. My favourite design was the thistle and bumble bee and I have a feeling the mug will be on my Christmas wish list!

Christmas Cards and Advent Calendars at Papergrain

2009-10-05T14:01:00.018+01:00

We have now launched our 2009 Christmas ranges which are available here and include gorgeous boxed Christmas cards and festive advent calendars. A beautiful selection of stocking fillers is coming very soon, so do watch this space!

Papergrain In the Saturday Express Magazine

2009-09-21T12:58:00.005+01:00

We're thrilled that one of our new Rosehip notebooks was featured in an "Autumn Must Have" feature in the Saturday Express at the weekend.

Kew Gardens Greeting Cards

2009-09-15T14:25:00.009+01:00

We have just added these fabulous square greeting cards to our online shop. All the images come from the Library and Archives at Kew

Papergrain on Mumsnet

2009-09-10T10:52:00.003+01:00

Do check out our fabulous competition on Mumsnet.com this week. We're giving you the chance to win a bumper pack of gorgeous stationery worth £100.

New Greeting Cards In Store Today

2009-09-10T10:41:00.008+01:00

We have just added these fabulous cards designed by Brie Harrison, Hannah Firmin and Carry Akroyd. All published by Art Angels.

Rosehip Notebooks featured in Period House

2009-09-08T17:27:00.002+01:00

Our new range of Rosehip notebooks has been featured in the October issue of Period House Magazine. They are produced in the UK from 100% recycled paper and only cost £2.25! They are perfect for jotting down shopping lists.

New Baby Miffy Greeting Cards In Store Today

2009-09-08T17:00:00.014+01:00

We've been busy uploading these adorable new Baby Miffy greeting cards to our shop today. They are beautifully designed, all in soft pastel colours and part of the cover has been cut-away to reveal the inside of the card.

Papergrain In Woman and Home Magazine

2009-09-04T11:40:00.006+01:00

Our Julie Bell Stationery has been featured in this month's Woman and Home Magazine!

New Autumnal Greeting Cards

2009-09-04T11:23:00.005+01:00

Just added these lovely autumnal greeting cards to the shop. The first card was created by British textile designer Brie Harrison and the other two were designed by Andrew Pavitt. They were all published by Art Angels.

Emily Hogarth Blog

2009-09-02T13:50:00.005+01:00

Took a little break from our Christmas grotto to visit a few blogs over the weekend, and discovered the work of hugely talented textile designer and illustrator Emily Hogarth. I can't find much info about her except that she's based in Edinburgh and produces the most marvellous papercuts as wedding invitations, wedding gifts or graduation souvenirs.

Lovely new designs from Gwendolen Studios

2009-08-28T14:26:00.007+01:00

We have just received these lovely new greeting cards and notebooks designed by Anna Wilman of Gwendolen Studios. The notebooks were produced in the UK using FSC certified recycled paper. They are now available from our shop.

Nicholas Hely Hutchinson Prints

2009-08-28T09:39:00.004+01:00

We stock several gorgeous greeting cards which are based on paintings by Dorset-based artist Nicholas Hely Hutchinson so we were thrilled to discover that the Portland Gallery is currently selling two of his limited edition prints. The Bluebell Wood is my favourite.

Christmas Preview

2009-08-27T10:17:00.007+01:00

Our office has turned into a small version of Santa's grotto as we prepare to launch our Christmas collection. Thought we'd give you a sneak preview of new designs for Christmas ( from Rosehip, Roger la Borde and Strawberry Card Company)

Marlene's Market on Etsy

2009-08-27T10:12:00.005+01:00

Just discovered Marlene's Market, a lovely shop on Etsy and really like their gorgeous prints.

Etsy Find

2009-08-25T11:07:00.007+01:00

We were browsing Etsy yesterday and stumbled upon a magical little store called The Light Garden which is run from Istanbul (how exotic!) by an Australian artist called Verity Kizek. We've really fallen for her adorable prints.

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society

2009-08-25T10:55:00.005+01:00

I have just finished this moving and uplifting novel by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows and would say hand on heart, that it is the most wonderful book I have read this year. Have you read it too?

The Swallows have gone

2009-08-24T11:03:00.003+01:00

We were rather sad to discover that our band of merry swallows that spent most of the summer swooping outside the office window has now departed and must be heading south to sunnier skies.

A Delightful Sunday Lunch

2009-08-24T10:39:00.007+01:00

Yesterday, we spent the day near Bath in Somerset and had a wonderful lunch in the idyllic gardens of the Wheatsheaf pub in Combe Hay. Made a most welcome change from sultry central London.

Hannah Cole Show in Bath

2009-08-21T10:40:00.008+01:00

Hannah Cole is a young artist who designed Breezy Day, one of our favourite greeting cards. She's currently exhibiting new work at the Rostra and Rooksmoor gallery in Bath ( until 26th August I think)

Mmmm Chocolate Buttons

2009-08-20T15:14:00.006+01:00

This is the rather glitzy pack of Prestat chocolate buttons which I bought for a special friend yesterday. I was so tempted to rip open the packet and gobble up those buttons but had to steel myself and popped them in the post for her.

Mibo Paper Owls

2009-08-20T09:17:00.003+01:00

Super stylish furniture and lighting shop Mibo is currently offering these dowloadable Paper Owl kits for £1.00. How cute and fun is that!

Angie Lewin Prints

2009-08-20T09:03:00.006+01:00

We stock a wonderful selection of cards designed by Angie Lewin and I really love her prints which are available from her gallery, St Jude's in Norfolk: www.stjudesgallery.co.uk/artists/

In fact, we couldn't resist buying her Totem print when it was exhibited at Hybrid in Honiton last year.

Made in England Mugs

2009-08-19T15:12:00.007+01:00

As someone who always has a cup of tea on the go, I believe that you can never own too many mugs. Have a look at these fab designs from lovely online store http://www.repeatrepeat.co.uk/.

New Saint Germain Mini Cards

2009-08-17T14:07:00.003+01:00

We have just added these new designs to our ever popular range of Saint Germain mini greeting cards designed by Kelly Hyatt.

Customer Feedback

2009-08-17T12:12:00.003+01:00

We love hearing back from our customers and this is a very nice email which came through this morning.

Many thanks indeed for your prompt response to my order for two travel notebooks.
They arrived first thing on Saturday morning and are just what I was wanting.

Thanks again,
Yours truly,
Wendy P. (Mrs)

Elphicks Online Shop

2009-08-17T10:08:00.005+01:00

We are huge fans of the Elphicks online shop which sells fabulous prints. Just noticed these lovely prints by an artist called James Brown.

A lovely find

2009-08-17T09:54:00.003+01:00

I found this gorgeous card while wandering around Oxford on Saturday and I think it's the sweetest design I have come across in ages! Am off to find out more about the company that produces these lovely cards.

Country Living September issue

2009-08-14T16:07:00.006+01:00

Have just picked up a copy of Country Living (September) which features our Cavallini Giraffe travel journal. Very exciting!

Brambly Hedge Autumn Story

2009-08-13T15:27:00.005+01:00

One of my neighbours has a really delightful garden which is satisfyingly overgrown and mysterious, and almost hidden from view behind a Victorian red brick wall. As I stopped and peered over the wall yesterday at the japanese anemones, rosehips and juicy blackberries growing along the fence, I was suddenly reminded of Brambly Hedge, one of my favourite childhood books.

Yipee! We're in Junior Magazine

2009-08-13T09:33:00.005+01:00

We're very excited this morning as our Badger notebook ( designed by Darling Clementine) has been featured in the September issue of Junior magazine!

Fab new creations by Lisa Jones

2009-08-12T11:21:00.006+01:00

Lisa Jones, one of our favourite card designers, has just launched her own line of very desirable tea towels- we love them. Washing up will no longer be a chore with one of these hanging in the kitchen!

Summersville Shop on Etsy

2009-08-12T11:02:00.006+01:00

We recently discovered a lovely etsy shop called Summersville which stocks beautiful screeprinted goods, from cushions to notebooks.

Roddy and Ginger Shop

2009-07-30T17:21:00.010+01:00

We have just discovered a wonderful shop called Roddy and Ginger thanks to the lovely Kickcan and Conkers blog. We've really fallen for their beautiful prints and gorgeous soft furnishings and how cute are those canvas bags!!

Olive and Moss Greeting Cards

2009-07-30T11:08:00.010+01:00

Just added these adorable Olive and Moss greeting cards to the shop. Produced by 1973, they were designed in the UK by Olive and Moss who also create gorgeous clothes for babies and kids.

New Lagom Cards

2009-07-29T10:50:00.007+01:00

Here are the latest Lagom cards now available from our online shop. Love the blue and white patterns!

New Thank You Cards

2009-07-28T18:23:00.003+01:00

Just added these to the shop. They have a lovely retro feel, very dreamy and feminine.

Gorgeous Cards by Ellen Giggenbach

2009-07-27T12:17:00.006+01:00

We've just finished loading up a really fabulous array of gorgeous greeting cards, including these designs by Ellen Giggenbach whose artwork is created by hand-cutting specially coloured paper to produce 1950s and 1960s inspired designs.

Papergrain in the Saturday Telegraph Magazine

2009-07-27T12:12:00.003+01:00

We're very excited that our St Jude's Cookery Notebook was featured in the Saturday Telegraph magazine this weekend!

Sneak Preview

2009-07-21T14:31:00.009+01:00

Look out for these gorgeous new greeting cards which will arrive in stock next week! They were designed by Swedish Children's illustrator Ingela Peterson for hip card publisher Lagom and are produced using 100% recycled paper- we just love them!

A visit to the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in Paris

2009-07-20T12:39:00.007+01:00

I was taken on a wonderful tour of the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in Paris at the weekend and was so incredibly impressed with the museum's wonderful collection of beautifully displayed decorative objects, from furniture, ceramics, glass and sculpture to textiles. Here are some pics of fashion designer Jeanne Lanvin's fabulous apartment which has been meticulously re-created within the museum.

Pet Sympathy Cards

2009-07-15T13:29:00.007+01:00

Quite a few of our customers pointed out that we should be stocking Pet Sympathy cards. Well, we searched high and low and while in the USA, we tracked down two tasteful designs produced by Caspari. These are now available from our online shop.

The Best Tea Ever!

2009-07-15T13:06:00.004+01:00

This blog is turning a bit foodie this month, although it would be true to say that good food and drink are never that far from our minds! Anyway, were you to buy a few tasty bites from Gail's Bakery ( see post below) you could definitely pair these up with a cup of Tea Pigs tea! We recently stumbled upon their lovely online shop and have become completely hooked on their peppermint tea. Once you taste the magical stuff, you will never want supermarket peppermint tea again! Their breakfast tea is really exceptional too and we are definitely a lot more productive when we start the day with it!