Hello everyone, let's go on a field trip!
We are going to a destination in New Jersey, U.S.A. called Montclair. It has both the charm of a small town and the modernity of city living.
Welcome to PARCEL! The word "parcel" means: a package, a present, a collection of things. This shop is all that. They describe themselves as a "purveyor of fine paper goods and curious objects." You can check out their items online and read more about the creative geniuses behind it, here.
I love this place because of the vintage display cases like wooden bookshelves and antique desks, boxes, and baskets.
They have a huge assortment of paper and crafting supplies.
One side of Parcel looks like a workshop! This is where purchases are rung up and packaged, but I wouldn't be surprised if this is where new ideas begin to take shape.
Look at this wall of paper lanterns and gift wrapping paper {swoon!}.
All around the store are vintage embellishments like tinsel and twine that can be used to dress up a package or for other crafting purposes.
There is no shortage of handmade stationery either.
Writing utensils like pens, nibs, and wax seals. {I'm in love with this little desk!}
It feels like going inside a cabinet of curiosities where I can stay forever.
Inspired by all the lovely things I saw at Parcel, I'm super stoked to make my own notebooks, like these ones up here.
I made these notebooks using recycled materials: printed cardboard for the covers, the spiral wire and unused pages from old notebooks...TADA!
Let me show you how:
This was packaging for some delicious artisan chocolates. It's now empty but I saved the box.
I trimmed the box to make it into a notebook cover...TADA! If you are interested, I followed these steps.
You can't really see it here but the cardboard cover has some gold foil making it look extra fancy!
I used the same process to make this notebook.
The cover is from an old Cath Kidston catalog, showcasing an equestrian print.
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