Pop Up Book : Chanel Spring 2009 Couture Collection

February 05, 2009 // kristen // 2 replies

Jaw, meet floor. Karl Lagerfeld chose paper as a theme for Chanel’s Spring 2009 Couture Collection, and the images speak for themselves. Absolutely stunning. And, who would’ve guessed that Karl Lagerfeld loves paper?!

The set, created under the direction of Stéphane Lubrina, featured 7000 handmade paper flowers, made from glass based paper, which took a total of 4800 hours and a team of 40 people to create.

The georgeous head pieces worn by the models were also made from paper by Japanese hairstylist Katsuya Kamo. I really, really hope that the head pieces (all of the flowers, actually) go to some sort of fashion museum or collector’s home because my heart breaks thinking that they may be forgotten after the show. You can send some my way, Karl! – found via Poppytalk

More eye candy:

images from Fashionologie (color) and Chanel (black & white)

Martha Stewart Valentine’s Day Paper Crafts

January 28, 2009 // kristen // 2 replies

If you’re looking for a Valentine’s Day paper craft, then Martha Stewart has you covered. Martha shows you how to make everything from playing card valentines to mini gift bags, old fashioned valentines, and quilled cards. Many of these crafts are simple enough that the kids can help out, too!

Featured above, clockwise from top left:

Playing Card Valentines
Translucent Crayon Hearts
Antique Style Valentines
3D Paper Cut Cobweb Valentine
Quilled Valentines
Valentine Flowers
Heart Sealed Envelopes
Mini Valentine’s Day Gift Bags

images from Martha Stewart

Paper Around The Web, January Edition

January 27, 2009 // kristen // 0 replies

Lots of paper pretties floating around the blog world during the past few weeks:

* Beautiful geometry-themed paper goods from Japan-based Postalco – via Oh Joy!, and bright, modern geometry-themed notebooks from Present & Correct – via Design*Sponge

* Very cool book mobiles from Shop House – via swissmiss

* Lace and Foxes letterpress Valentine’s Day card by Hello Handmade, with custom calligraphy by Betsy Dunlap – via How Design blog

* Clever Snail Lollipop Valentines that you can download for for free at Zakka Life – via Craft

* Stunning new wedding stationery from Pancake & Franks – via Design*Sponge

* Customized letterpress recipe cards by Petite Press (shown above) … too cute for words! They’ve already sold out, but you can contact Christy and she’ll let you know as soon as another batch is ready – via decor8

* Snazzy downloadable NaniBird paper toys (I love the rainbow one!) – via Folding Trees

* Cathe Holden spreads the love and encourages you to download and create

* Wonderful cut paper lamps by British designer Hannah Nunn – via Design*Sponge

image from Petite Press

Snomoe Paper Toy by Matt Hawkins

January 19, 2009 // kristen // 1 replies

Check out this awesome paper toy by Matt Hawkins. This guy’s name is Snomoe, and I love his top hat, pointy twig limbs, and long legs. Make your very own Snomoe by downloading him in three parts over at Custom Paper Toys, and while you’re there check out more of Matt Hawkins’ printable paper toys.

image from Matt Hawkins

Pajaki Chandelier by Wren Handmade

January 05, 2009 // kristen // 0 replies

Check out this beautiful Polish Pajaki chandelier that Wren Handmade created for her husband’s aunt (his family is Polish) for Christmas. She took her inspiration from a paper chandelier that she purchased at the Polish Art Center, and I’m so inspired by both creations!
Side note: Pajaki translates to “spiders of straw”, and if you do not like spiders, please be warned that Googling “Pajaki” will bring up lots of pictures of big, fat spiders instead of pictures of beautiful paper chandeliers. Bleh!
image from Wren Handmade