Adorable translucent envelopes, series 321

Now, we can see a lot of cherry blossoms (sakura) here in Osaka.
It's so beautiful!

In Japan, we have a custom to have a party under the cherry blossoms
to enjoy the sakura season in mountains or in the parks.

Let us introduce our new series #321.
Have you ever seen such adorable envelopes?
For the paper, we use translucent paper, which make them unique.
We focus on the beauty of translucent colors and creature designs as patterns.
(There are 7 pretty pastel colors.)



In our Osaka store, pink (flamingo) and yellow green (pig) are popular.
What is your favorite? You can check all items here.

Have a nice week!

Maki, from Sunny Osaka

Our new messengers!

It is getting warmer here in Tokyo.
The forecast says the cherry trees will bloom on this weekend.
I can't wait!

Finally, 2 new kinds of #700 series!
The series designs, which include motifs such as the octopus, ladybug, peach are our best selling cards in our shops.
We've just begun to sell our 2 new designs.

They are our new messengers :)
chameleon and tarsier (monkey)



Chameleon is famous for changing colors of its body for protection, but one of the purposes is to communicate with each other. (Lovely!!)
Now, he/she is trying to change colors from green to pink. What is he/she trying to say??

I don't know if the tarsier is popular in your country, but it is very popular monkey in Japan.
Because it has big eyes, we call it, "megane zaru, (glasses monkey)" in Japanese.
Look at its fingers! So "kawaii"(cute), right?



Have a great weekend!

Rumi, from Tokyo

Our new series, 510 - ume

It is getting warmer here in Japan.
How is your contry?
We've just updated our brand new series # 510 on our online store. Yay!

The theme of this series is "Japan", and we used the vibrant colors for this series, which are usually not used in these traditional motifs.This contrast is so chic, and it is so Winged Wheel style ;)



In Japan, it is very common to celebrate the flower season in spring.
So, one of the series, the ume card is the best for this season.
"Ume" means plum in Japanese.

Recently, I wrote a letter to my friend using this card as a thank you note.
I love the color!



Speaking of ume (plum), we have traditional pickled food made from unripe green plums, called "ume-boshi."

If you have a chance to eat them, please be careful since it is super sour!!
In Japan, it is used in various dishes as side dishes with breakfast, rice balls for lunch, etc.

Enjoy the lovely spring!

Maki from Osaka

paperworld 2009 - diary 3

At the show, there was a special display area, called "Trend Show."
The paperworld design team announces trends concept every year at the show, and they select some products from exhibitors.

The concepts of 2009/2010 is as below:
*Geometric
*Slow
*Delicate
*Power



And our series 602 was selected by the team as "Slow"!!
Each concept has a stylish booth, and it was amazing to see our elephant card and envelope in the "Slow" booth.
We are so happy that many people visited our booth by checking this trend show.



Paperworld was so wonderful experience for us :)

"Arigatou" to all!

Rumi from Tokyo