Trendspotting : Confetti and Dots

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Something magical happens when the humble dot is multiplied. A group of dots, be they orderly or random, just seems to be inherently festive, don’t you think? Let’s channel a little of that cheery, dotty spirit and celebrate the trend in confetti and dot adorned paper goodies with a little roundup of some favorites:

Confetti and Dots Paper Goods

Above, clockwise from top left : Triangle Dot Card at Upon a Fold, Rainbow Confetti / Oh, Happy Day letterpress card by Printerette, Cheers to You! confetti card by Fig. 2 Design, Dot Pattern Cards by Zoe Ink, Martini Fill-In Invitations by Akimbo, Confetti Thank You Cards by Tokketok, Dot Thank You Cards by Pistachio Press, Happy Birthday Confetti Card by Tabletop Made, and Pebbles Cards by Satsuma Press

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Colorful Summer Paper Goods

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Today, I’m delighted to welcome Brittni Mehlhoff of Papernstitch, who is sharing a roundup of wonderful paper goodies that remind her of summertime. And today just happens to be the perfect day for some summer-y paper, because it’s hot, hot, hot outside in so many places. Take it away, Brittni!

Summer is all about color and fun. And when it comes to shopping for cards, notepads, and other paper goods, I look for those same exact things: color and fun. Pair that with my love for patterns and repetition, and I am one happy camper (and so are the friends and family I send snail mail to).

Keeping all this in mind, I’ve rounded up my favorite patterned paper picks for the hot summer days…

Summer Paper Goods

Top: Technicolor Jotter by Wit and Whistle and Green Pattern Card by Deadweight

Middle: Apple and Pear Letterpress Mini Note Cards by UGUiSU and Handfolded Paper Bow by Avie

Bottom: Yellow Modern Flowers Letterpress Card by Spring Olive, Recycled Map Prize Ribbon by Saratops, and Pink and Orange Chevron Cards by Thank You Cards Shop

Brittni Mehlhoff specializes in marketing the work of talented artists and designers for the curated art and handmade exhibition site she founded in 2008 called papernstitch. She is also the editor of a handmade and diy blog by the same name, dedicated to creative business tips, diy projects, and handmade features. When not working on papernstitch, Brittni is dreaming up fun little tutorials, crafting projects for her home, and adding to her growing art collection.