A Passion For Paper

This handmade embroidered plant impression paper (left) is just one of the amazing papers from all over the world at Creative Papers Online ($3.50 per sheet). Check out this lovely Italian floral (right) that is hand-printed on fine-quality paper. You can find this one ($3.75 per sheet) and other papers like it at Paper Source.

Who wouldn’t love to receive a gift all wrapped up in this bright, cheerful decorative paper from PaperStudio.com? At $2.50 per sheet, this is a great one to keep in your paper stash.

I love the visual drama of this flocked black velvet damask on a white background from PaperStudio.com. At $5.25 per sheet, it’s a little more expensive but worth every pretty penny.

The multicolored patterned stripes of this terrific paper from PaperStudio.com combine lots of color with intricate patterns ($7.50 per sheet). I find myself turning to this kind of paper when I simply can’t decide.

Hollander’s, located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is one of the best sources in the U.S. for hard-to-find papers. The Web site features more than 5,000 paper products from all over the world. Check out this delicate lace paper from Japan ($2.50 per sheet).

The vibrant colors of the Nörsa Luxe Sun paper ($6.50 per roll) from PaperSource.com radiate with positive energy. Use this cheery paper to perk up a scrapbook page or wrap a gift.

The handmade Lotka paper line ($3.50 per sheet) at PaperSource.com comes in a wide range of candy colors. I dare you to try and pick just one.

PaperMojo.com has a huge selection of exotic and decorative papers like this cool brown bamboo paper ($8.00 per sheet). You can search the Web site by color to find exactly what you’re looking for.

This gold embossed paper ($4.50 per sheet ) from PaperMojo.com really gets me: I love the texture! Check out their site for equally wonderful tissue and translucent papers.