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We recently made a custom card for Mission Blue, a café and gift store in San Francisco. The story behind…
Some cards are simple. And sometimes, that’s exactly what I love. This is my most recent spring card. A single…
I’m sick this week. Just a cold, but enough to keep me home and make this a short newsletter. I’m…
During the Easter break, our mom surprised us with an evening at Sunset Commons, a place in our neighborhood where…
Join Solène for three creative afternoons of paper crafting in San Francisco! This small-group workshop is designed for kids who…
I’ve been in a big paper phase lately. Not the kind where you fold one thing and you’re done. The…
Sometimes you come up with an idea and you just know it could make someone happy. But then comes the…
Come meet Zélia and watch her create live pet portraits — painted on the spot and yours to keep! Bring…
“Hey Zélia, I discovered your Instagram and think it’s great. Would you be able to do a custom painting?” Messages…
Do you remember the first time you earned money on your own? For us, it was a small cupboard in…

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