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22 September 2024

A Field Trip: Parcel Gift Shop

Hello everyone, let's go on a field trip!

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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. 

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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. 

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I love this place because of the vintage display cases like wooden bookshelves and antique desks, boxes, and baskets. 

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They have a huge assortment of paper and crafting supplies.

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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.

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Look at this wall of paper lanterns and gift wrapping paper {swoon!}

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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.

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There is no shortage of handmade stationery either.

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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.

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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:

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This was packaging for some delicious artisan chocolates. It's now empty but I saved the box. 

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I trimmed the box to make it into a notebook cover...TADA! If you are interested, I followed these steps.

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You can't really see it here but the cardboard cover has some gold foil making it look extra fancy!

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I used the same process to make this notebook.

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The cover is from an old Cath Kidston catalog, showcasing an equestrian print.  

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I now have these pretty notebooks that I can fill with new ideas...TADA!

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