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We're In. Group origami, paper mache piggy bank-making gatherings, wrap parties (literally wrapping presents), paper lantern parties, paper doll parties (like Barbie, but with paper), card-making groups, scrapbooking get-togethers,  a garden party with paper wreath-making sessions! Just some examples of how, when, and where creating paper decorations, art, or wrappings can be part of your celebrations.  The world is your origami oyster. Start folding, wrapping, and crafting with these timely suggestions… Practice your paper cranes, cats, rabbits, foxes, boxes, hearts, flowers and stars … (phew!)  with a pack of 100 paper squares!  In this case, make them white. The colour...

All The Tools You Need. "Painting with words". What do you mean? How can it be? Well, it’s a metaphor, actually.  Use words instead of paint. Tap into and inspire your own and other people’s imagination with vivid, sensory-rich language.  Here's the tea : Engage the reader’s senses of sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch with words only. Give the scene a purpose. Transform abstract ideas into concrete, memorable, and engaging descriptions - get into detail!  Describe every square centimetre of a rock your character picks up, for example. The angles, weight, temperature and shape.  Don’t skimp on context. Word your...

Packhorse, racehorse, carthorse, charger, pony. Which kind of horse are you?  Maybe you’re all of the above. Whatever the case, it's something to think about because this Lunar New Year is the year of the Horse. The Fire Horse, to be precise.  And what does this horse year symbolise? Let us count the ways:  Action and Movement: The Horse is a "get-up-and-go" sign, symbolising the desire to break free from stagnation, move forward, and take risks.  Independence and Freedom: Known for a free spirit and a love for travel and adventure.  Confidence and Strength: Represents a dominant, energetic, and charismatic...

Stationery is our love language.  Valentine's or Galentine's day is just around the corner, but we at Pulp see the whole month as an opportunity to express appreciation, warmth, friendship and love to our nearest and dearest. This poem, by Agha Shahid Ali sets a scene that gently captures the feeling of sending and receiving kind, heart-warming thoughts with paper.  The moon did not become the sun.It just fell on the desertin great sheets, reamsof silver handmade by you.The night is your cottage industry now,the day is your brisk emporium.The world is full of paper. Write to me. How sweet! ...

The whole year is ahead of us. Stock up on your invites and greeting cards now. Just because the silly season is coming to a close, it doesn't mean that events and wish-givings have ended.  There are a plethora of parties are before us. AND we have 11 more months of celebrations, gatherings and gratitude to look  forward to. So, Pulp Stans, let’s forge ahead with plans  to fill our lives with stationary and to fill our diary with plans! Lean in for three suggestions:  Indeed, we have the whole year ahead of us, Pulp Party Thorwers and Goers. Thats...