Sometimes I wonder if the product of the millenium might Japanese masking or washi tapes. Their explosion as one of the products to have for art and craft types is astounding. And why not, simple, stylish, useful ~ what’s not to love?

Ruby set of 12 rolls in thick and thin styles from Happy Tape
Set of [...]

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Here at 74 Lime Lane we are seeing spots this week. Why? Chicken pox.  In the small one and, wait for it, me. So it seemed appropriate to go a little dotty with this week’s paper trail theme.

Laptop sleeve by Bertie’s Closet
MT Deco Washi Paper Masking Tape from Notemaker
Handbound notebook from Paper Lion
Delfonics A6 diary [...]

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At Casa 74 Lime Lane this week we are all about the organising, the decluttering, the storage. We have just had our main living areas painted which meant moving everything out. Empty and freshly painted, it looks lovely, albeit unliveable. So I am about to embark on a major clean out. Wasn’t it Coco Chanel [...]

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Here in Australia the children are heading back to school for the start of the school year. So it’s shopping time for new school supplies. There’s nothing like a stack of fresh exercise books and bundles of freshly sharpened pencils to kick off the new year.

Vintage-style exercise books by O-check from Notemaker.

Penguin book inspired pencils [...]

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I don’t know about you but I am a big fan of notebooks. I have piles of unused notebooks, waiting to be filled. I buy magazines because they come with a “free” notebook.  I really can’t resist a pretty notebook. Trouble is, I can never bring myself to write in them. I never seem to [...]

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So here we are in December … have you started your Christmas shopping yet? Maybe you are super organised and already finished. Either way, once all those presents are in hand, we need to get wrapping.

Printable Cookie Christmas wrap from Aunty Cookie

Sweet fabric boxes from pretty pear designs

Holiday treat bags from Nice Package

Have some fun [...]

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When was the last time you popped a notecard in the post to make someone’s day. With this lovely selection, you really have no excuse.

Hello camera notecards from papermash

Design your own with Neapolitan

Pretty framed notecards from Ambrosia Paperie

Patterned notecards from Still Life With Wallpaper on etsy or madeit

And how could I resist not adding in [...]

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It is starting to look a little bit like Christmas. The one thing I always leave to the last minute is Christmas cards. So for a little merry inspiration, here’s some lovely festive cards. (and they are all available in Australia)

KatyJane Designs

MMMG @ Notemaker

Amanda Fuller Designs

Anita’s Making Merry Shop

Ruby Victoria

{all images from the source}

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The final flourish of a gorgeous package is a beautiful gift tag. Gift tags are lovely and simple statement makers that you can make your self or take your pick from plethora of paperies!
Some inspiration:

Banana fish studio (will be back soon) {via oh hello friend}

Olive Manna

Sunshine and Ravioli {via Simply Hue}

Dingbat Press

Hooray Design

Whisker Graphics
Or there [...]

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The humble pencil. Simple, beautiful and interesting beginnings.

Personalised branch pencils from Elemental Handcraft.

Lovely vintage wooden pencil cases from Marble Rose.

Do something special for someone with this idea

Simple beauty with these recycled paper pencils.

Wear your heart on your sleeve  or ears.

Get a shot of colour each month in the mail with this coloured pencil subscription set.

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