EmilyRuth

Paper lover, avid journalist, sender of happy mail and postcards. Stationery - I love it all! Letter sets, memos, ephemera pieces, scrapbook paper, homemade envelopes, postcards, washi tape samples, & stickers. Yah can’t go wrong! :)

I frequent my post office to collect the newest stamp designs. I am utterly in love with 2025’s Lunar New Year: Year of the Snake stamps. This stamp shows a 3d mask of a snake, meant to be a modern take on the long tradition of paper-cut folk-art crafts created during this time of the year. (Description via USPS.com) This is the 6th edition of this series and unfortunately I only have the Year of the Dragon and Snake so far.

I just started my first hobonichi techo this year and am hooked. I aim to journal every day and use it as a planner, habit tracker, and collage album. In my techo I write exclusively in my lamy safari - mango and kaweco skyline sport – macchiato fountain pens. I love the smooth buttery feel of writing with these two pens and changing out the ink colors based on my mood. I have a growing collection of rubber stamps and think these little touches make all the difference in my journal spreads and snail mail.

I prefer neutral or earth tones and nature themes but happy to explore all other possibilities. I tend to gravitate towards stationary items with birds on them. I think they are funny little creatures & would like to get into birding.

I enjoy traveling, watching RomComs, running, cycling, hiking, collage & paper art, playing frisbee with my very good dog, reading, and being outdoors in the sunshine. I am a big believer in the power of positive thought. I am also working on learning Spanish.

Dislikes: please no alphabet or reward/kiddie character stickers, thank you!