Kitiya Palaskas is a craft-based designer who creates playful, colorful objects. Amy first introduced me to her work via Instagram. And, I was hooked! They are fun, felt and crepe paper-centric objects and pendants. I love how she takes these materials beyond…
I have a penchant for faux animals placed in the real world. So, I’m diggin’ these two knitted birds by Clare Sams — she made a seagull and a pigeon snacking on chicken and chips! I’m impressed by her ability to create…
Rachel Ibarra is an Atlanta-based artist who made these colorful bowls out of papier mache. Inside of each of these vessels is an abstract painting featuring patterns and fields of color. In addition to the plates, Rachel also crafted paper plants,…
Paper toys are so much fun! And, as illustrative characters, these objects have personality and and life. Here are two Etsy shops that each sell different DIY products for you to assemble and have fun with. Furze Chan is based in Hong Kong…
Halloween is right around the corner! So, if you haven’t figured out a costume, now is the time. Maybe you prefer to go a minimalist route and don only a mask; don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. These illustrated paper pop-up…
Sabine Timm is the master of personifying the inanimate object. I’ve followed her work for years (she’s one of the first people I followed on Flickr), and she has never ceased to amaze me with her delightful scenes and arrangements.…
Paper sculpture has always wowed me. How do artists form such intricate works?! It’s incredible. These small, sculpted birds by Diana Beltran Herrera are gorgeous and eerily life-like; you might not even know they were made of paper. The fowl feature…
Katrin Rodegast is a German illustrator who creates cut-paper sculptures that are later photographed to create a 2D image. Using bright, solid colors she builds intimate scenes, delectable edibles, and revealing portraits. When done well, I’m a big fan of…
Ya’ll, I am so impressed with this cut paper sculpture by artist Elsa Mora; the details within it are incredible! Using just acid-free paper and glue, she creates depth and texture through well-placed cuts and minuscule, hand-punched holes. Close-up shots reveal…
I’ve always been a fan of miniatures. When I was younger, I remember that my mom had printer drawers mounted to our walls with tiny goodies on display. Now it’s come full circle, as I too collect small art objects! So…