Artisan Spotlight: John Derian

Derian, the New York based artist/designer of magnificent decoupage curiosities, has published a picture book that is currently #4 on the New York Times Bestseller list!  We love his work and are so happy for this new success. The beloved New York based artisan, John Derian, is a Paper and Grace customer favorite. His whimsical style is perfect for home decor and gifts like decoupage paperweights, plates and trays. Come by our shop to see his delightful line of decoupage and this new book and decide which John Derian gems should come home and grace your space. 

~from Jackson Hole, with love~

amy j

xoxo

National Stationery Show

Wondering where we find the beautiful stationery that we carry in our Jackson Hole stationery shop? We're lucky enough to send some of the Paper and Grace team to the National Stationery Show in New York to track down all the best paper goods the country (and beyond) has to offer.

Over 800 paper goods providers attend the show, from larger companies like Rifle Paper Co. to brand new companies! Each provider decorates a booth and displays their wares, and buyers get to wander the aisles of Javits Center and explore new greeting cards, paper placemats, paper party supplies, and more!

In addition to attending the show, Jill and Cassie explored New York. They took in the sights, ate delicious food, and did some store research in the Big Apple. They returned to Wyoming well fed, full of ideas, and with a bunch of new lines to carry in Paper and Grace!

Creating a Wax Seal

We love anything that adds an extra embellishment to paper products, and the wax seal stamps that we carry in our Jackson Hole gifts and stationery store are no exception! These stamps add a personal touch to your correspondence, gift wrapping, craft projects and more!

Read on for a tutorial on how to use a wax seal stamp:

Step 1. Close and seal your envelope flap.

Step 2. Moisten your seal with a wet sponge or cloth. This will help keep the wax from sticking to your stamp.

Step 3. Light the wick of your wax. Hold the wax about 3 to 5 inches over your paper, at a 45 degree angle. Start dripping the wax onto your paper. (You can adjust the angle as needed to control the flow of the wax.)

Step 4. When you have enough wax on the envelope, blow out the flame and rest the wax on a hard surface. (The stamps that we carry will require a wax pool between the size of a dime to a quarter, depending on how big the stamp is.)

Step 5. Press your seal into the hot wax. Wait until the wax is almost dry and remove the stamp slowly. You are done!

Common questions:

How many impressions can I make with one wax stick?

• Each stick makes about 10-15 impressions.

Can I mail an envelope with a wax stamp on it?

• Yes, you can! We recommend having the post office hand cancel the envelope (this means that it doesn’t get run through the machine.)

Stop into our Jackson Hole gifts and stationery store to pick up your wax seal today!

Hello from Paper and Grace!

HELLO FROM PAPER AND GRACE!

Welcome to our lovely new site.  We are a resource for stationery, gifts, and supplies to make daily life more enjoyable and beautiful.  Just over a year ago we purchased Paper and Grace and made a few changes.  We have received incredible feedback and want to thank everyone who has cheered us on! 

Paper and Grace has amazing and loyal customers that include locals, part-time residents, and explorers of the west. After much demand we are expanding our brick and mortar to an online shop.   Fortunately if you are not able to visit Paper and Grace in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, you can shop online.

We just returned from an amazing trip to the National Stationery Show in New York, where we picked up gorgeous stationery lines made in the US, Canada, United Kingdom, Japan, Germany, Hong Kong, Australia, and beyond.  Look for these new products in the weeks to come!

Thanks again and we look forward to serving you!