Summer Workshop Schedule

Ampersand Studios June 26, 2015

#RADPAPERHOWTO SUMMER WORKSHOPS

Call to reserve your space 208-888-7786 - classes fill up quickly!

Fri. 7/10/15 - 6:00p - Anthropologie Grand Opening craft on the sidewalk *free
Thur. 7/16/15 - 6:00p - Paper Succulent Workshop $15
Thur. 7/23/15 - 6:00p - Freestyle Lettering // ink+watercolor $35

Sat. 8/1/15 -10:00a - Intro to Modern Calligraphy by Sarah Pearl Studio $75
Thur. 8/6/15 - 6:00p - Escape to the Village First Thursday craft on the sidewalk *free
Fri. 8/14/15 - 6:00p - Paper Flower Ranunculus Workshop $35

Thur. 9/3/15 - 6:00p - Escape to the Village First Thursday craft on the sidewalk *free
Sat. 9/12/15 - 10:00a - Intro to Modern Calligraphy by Sarah Pearl Studio $75
Thur. 9/24/15 - 6:00p - Freestyle Lettering // ink+watercolor $35

Class space is limited and will fill up fast! registration fees are non-refundable,
and must be paid prior to reserving slots. (includes supplies)
*free classes are open to the public and do not require registration (while supplies last)

HOW TO: Calligraphy Name Badges

Ampersand Studios June 22, 2015

If you have been in our store recently, you have probably noticed our super cute, new name tags! Just like everything in our store, we wanted something beautiful, hand-crafted and unique. Lucky for you- they are EASY and you don't have to be an artist or calligrapher to make them for yourself. And the technique can be applied to many different crafts, not necessarily just name badges. SO get creative and make sure you share your awesomeness on Instagram (tag @paperieandpen #radpaperhowto)

Okay- let's get started! What do you need?

Wood name badges, or whatever blank surface you are using for your craft

Acrylic Spray

Acrylic Paints & Brushes (craft paints are perfect)

Pencil

Calligraphy Pen & Ink *or* Permanent Marker

Name Badge Magnets (available on Amazon.com)

Optional: If you are not the best "free hander," use a computer to print out the names in the size and font you want for the first steps. If you are a good "free hander"...good for you!

Start by spraying a few coats of the acrylic spray on the wood badges. This will make it so your ink doesn't bleed into the woodgrain.

If you need to "hack" your calligraphy- lay out your favorite font in the size you would like to use. You can do this is many programs- including Word and Pages which is on every computer. If you have Photoshop or Illustrator, that works too!

Print out on regular printer paper (do not 'fit to page') — Print out on regular printer paper (do not 'fit to page')

use the side of your pencil to create a 'carbon paper' (if you would rather use actual carbon paper- that works great too) only worry about laying the pencil on the areas with printing.

Lay the paper down on your wood (pencil-side-down) and trace over the printed words with a ballpoint pen, or with the pencil you were just using. This will transfer a light outline onto your surface. — Lay the paper down on your wood (pencil-side-down) and trace over the printed words with a ballpoint pen, or with the pencil you were just using. This will transfer a light outline onto your surface.

Use a calligraphy pen or permanent marker to trace over your pencil marks. Refer to your print out and note where your thicks and thins are in each letterform. In calligraphy, your downstrokes will be thick and your upstrokes thin. If you are a begi… — Use a calligraphy pen or permanent marker to trace over your pencil marks. Refer to your print out and note where your thicks and thins are in each letterform. In calligraphy, your downstrokes will be thick and your upstrokes thin. If you are a beginner, it is sometimes easier to write thinly and go back to thicken the downstroke areas- especially if you are using a marker.

Once you have all of your names written- you can add a little detail (I added a little silver ink to the letters to help clean up some of my lines and add some dimension) Now- time to add flowers! I added some simple flower 'blobs' (the flower style… — Once you have all of your names written- you can add a little detail (I added a little silver ink to the letters to help clean up some of my lines and add some dimension) Now- time to add flowers! I added some simple flower 'blobs' (the flower style that is popular right now is very simple- so don't overthink!)

Time to add greenery- start with a dark green to make stems and leaves in the places you want them. If you want to make more buds in different colors, this is a good opportunity to plot our where you want these to go.

Add the buds to the places you planned. To add some dimension, add some darks to the centers of the first flowers you created- and some light greens to the leafy areas.

Add flower centers, and any other special finishing touches. I added some metallic gold detail with a calligraphy pen and ink to give a little bit of sparkle. Make it your own!

Give the lot a nice thorough spray with your clear acrylic. I used a glossy finish and did about 3 good coats letting them dry in between.

Here they are! Each one special in it's own way. Just stick your magnets on the back/top if you are using these as name badges- and VOILA!!!

And now that each of our employees will be getting their own special, hand-painted name tag....it will take time. SO I had a brilliant idea for when we hire someone new! (this one I DID free-hand without any print out or transfer, so if you feel con… — And now that each of our employees will be getting their own special, hand-painted name tag....it will take time. SO I had a brilliant idea for when we hire someone new! (this one I DID free-hand without any print out or transfer, so if you feel confident- give it a GO with your own handwriting?) And no, we aren't opposed to hiring 'new guy's--I just figure they might want a more masculine look anyway- and that is a whole notha' DIY!!!

HOPE YOU ENJOYED THIS 'HOW TO' ---we can't wait to see yours!  Instagram (tag @paperieandpen #radpaperhowto) — HOPE YOU ENJOYED THIS 'HOW TO' ---we can't wait to see yours! Instagram (tag @paperieandpen #radpaperhowto)

P+P is your Party Headquarters!!!!!

Whitney Umphrey May 29, 2015

Summer is here and that means plenty of birthday parties to attend. Let us help you make your next party easy breezy planning with our ultra eye candy party supplies!!

Meri Meri is just killing it with their party line. They push fun and simple to a whole new realm. Tassels, confetti, cake toppers, giant balloons, polka dots, and party hats! In an assortment of poppy colors, you're sure to choose no wrong.

Mini garlands to adorn the party persons chair or sweet pom poms to scatter around the treat bar.

Could you imagine a little girls donut party! serve mini milks and donut holes!

A little boy's circus party. Spray paint circus animals in fun colors like gold or different colors of blues. Play pin the main on the lion or nose on a clown.

No birthday parties to throw this summer? Host an Ice Cream social!! Any excuse to use this darling garland #swoonworthy

We also have goodies for more adult parties!! These coasters are the perfect pairing to any cocktail and oh and have we mentioned just how truly in love we are with these tea towels. There are four different patterns and you'll want to hard them all. Choosing one just isn't possible.

Don't forget to wrap it up pretty! Presentation is everything and we specialize in making your gifts look REALLY good!!!!!!!!!!

So don't be shy! Come in and check out all the deliciousness we have to offer for your next party!!!

IdaHOME!!

Whitney Umphrey May 4, 2015

True Idahoans are super proud of our dear great state!!! Frannie embodies the total Idahomie mentality, so when she came up with this brilliant idea to take product from the shop and create the outline shape of Idaho, we knew it was going to be so good!

And so good it was!!!

We started by shopping the store. Picking our favorites and leaving no envelope behind.

We then started placing the objets out on the backdrop. With out no rhyme or reason only the the idea of Idaho on our minds, the products started to take form.