I’m wrapping things up for the year over here a bit early this year, and I want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year!

Sadly, this is also a goodbye. Paper Crave started out as a side project for me way, way back in 2006, and over the years it’s provided an outlet for me to share my love for all things paper. It’s also allowed me to meet so, so many amazing and talented people in the stationery, paper goods, paper crafts, and creative communities. I’m incredibly thankful for the many opportunities that this blog has brought, and I’m incredibly grateful to you for taking time to check out what’s going on over here over the years. Thank you SO much for everything!

It’s been a very difficult decision for me to make, but all good things must come to an end, and it’s time to say “so long” to this wonderful blog. But I’m definitely not saying goodbye to my love for all things paper!

I’ll continue regularly pinning paper goods that catch my eye, as well as craft projects, lovely lettering, color and design inspiration, and much more over on Pinterest. And the Paper Crave site will remain for the foreseeable future as a catalog of the last 12+ years of paper cravings.

My main focus going forward will be on my freelance work and on k.becca, where I sell and license my digital cut files, patterns, and other creative work. I’d love it if you’d join me over there, so if you like paper crafts, digital goodies, and die cutting, please come on over and join the fun!

In addition to the k.becca website, you can also find me on Instagram, where I’m currently participating in a really fun, Christmas-themed illustration challenge, as well as over on YouTube, where I share craft tutorial videos.

Here’s a quick list of links where you can find me:

k.becca
Instagram
YouTube
Pinterest

Thank you, again, for the last 12+ years. It’s been so much fun, and I can’t tell you how much I’ve appreciated all of your comments, emails, and just the time that you’ve taken to pop in here to see my latest paper cravings.

So long, Paper Crave!

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Below, clockwise from top left : DIY Holiday Stocking Place Cards from Oh Happy Day // Christmas Tags for Gifts from k.becca // Printable Retro Ornaments from The House That Lars Built // Printable Tags for Holiday Food Gifts from Damask Love

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Pop-up and interactive cards are one of the big trends this holiday season, and I’m wrapping up my holiday picks this year with this group of awesome, interactive and 3D pop-up card designs from UWP Luxe. Whether you’re a fan of elegant holiday greetings or clever and slightly snarky sentiments, you’ll find something to love in this bunch:

images from UWP Luxe

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Their collection includes designs for your first Christmas together, as well as a range of designs that will appeal to giftees with an eye for modern Christmas decor.

Check out some of the lovely wood Christmas ornaments from the Cardtorial collection below, and be sure to head over to their shop to see all of their wonderful wood creations.

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1. Fox & Bear from All the Ways to Say 2. City Holiday from Rifle Paper Co. 3. I Care from Ink Meets Paper 4. Sleigh Ride from Idlewild Co. 5. Joy to the World from Rifle Paper Co. 6. All Things Christmas from Katy Pillinger 7. Holiday Nativity from Rifle Paper Co.

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The set of 8 individual A2 size cards features four different painterly designs of whimsical and detailed vases with a variety of blooms and botanicals, and I’m lovin’ the dark and dramatic color palette, not to mention those awesome vases!

image from Quill & Fox

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1. All Roads Lead Home from Noteworthy Paper & Press 2. Merry Christmas Car from Alexis Mattox Design 3. Gin-gle Bells from Raspberry Blossom 4. Peace on Earth Dove from Chic + Nawdie 5. Folk Christmas Angel by Osna Befort for Bespoke Press 6. Floral Merry Christmas from Phoebe and June 7. Jolly Big Cheers from Raspberry Blossom 8. Surrounded by Happiness from Lucky Horse Press

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Okay, so let’s talk about how freakin’ adorable these kitty cats from The Detroit Card Co. are. They’re the most irresistible Christmas cats that I’ve seen this holiday season … and possibly any holiday season. So, yeah, they’re pretty awesome. And they’re available in gift wrap, greeting card, and gift tag form, so you can have some Christmas cat coordination going on this holiday season.

If you’re looking for something a little less kitty cat and a little more classic, The Detroit Card Co. also has a lovely birds & holly design available in gift wrap, greeting card, and gift tag form. Here’s a peek:

images from The Detroit Card Co.

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one Kristy @kristyletters two Emily Rasmussen three Stijn Wilcke four Dawn Nicole Designs five Meni Chatzipanagiotou six Callie Hegstrom

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Check out some of my faves below, and be sure to head on over to the Hello! Lucky shop to see all of their awesome new holiday card designs.

images from Hello! Lucky

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