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Washi tape| -
JA! secret message origami bookmarks : These paper bookmarks are adorable and are perfect for little gifts. The bookmarks are sold as flat packs, allowing one to write a secret message before folding the heart and giving it away. Available at Fab Things in Harfield and Newlands in Cape Town.| -
JA! bookmarks| -
Seven Swans wedding stationery : Seven Swans creates beautiful, personalized wedding stationery to match your theme and personality. Contact Anelle on info@sevenswans.co.za.| -
Seven Swans wedding stationery| -
Bakers twine : This 100% cotton twine comes in 22 delicious colors and is uniquely twisted against a bright white hue. www.paperpeony.co.za.| -
Wrapping paper by Soet stationery : Dutch-born, Cape Town creative Naomi Bossert has launched a vibrant giftwrapping collection inspired by bold colours and eye-catching graphics. Available on www.soetstationary.com.| -
Soet stationery| -
Washi tape : Washi tape is a Japanese printed paper tape, which comes in so may patterns you'll find it impossible to only choose one! It is self-adhesive and comes in rolls like regular sticky tape. Buy online at www.washitape.co.za.| -
Bakers twine| -
Pop-up gift cards by Keri Muller : Best known for her amazing book sculptures, we love all Keri's paper creations. These cards are sure to be displayed by whoever receives them, not packed away into a drawer, and are a special gift in themselves. www.simpleintrigue.com| -
Pop-up cards| -
Sticky boards by Flower Milll : Stick notes, flyers and photos onto these boards pin and glue-free! The adhesive surface of these boards leaves no residue on your bits and pieces, and come in loads of different designs and colours. Visit flowermill.co.za to order.| -
Sticky boards| -
Postick : Art director and graphic designer Tatjana Buisson has developed an innovative way to transform just about any image or photo into a postcard with a difference. Because there's nothing more exciting than receiving personalised post.| -
Posticks : The Postick packs are available in three different options including a 10 pack for R30, a 20 pack for R50 and a 50 pack for R110. Buy from www.postcardhappiness.com or www.hellopretty.co.za|
WORDS Claire Jowell
Why is getting new stationery so exciting? Having pretty things to write on, write with, put in, stick up or give out just makes work and home feel a little more fun. Since the explosion of the popular Washi tape, we’ve been keeping our eye out for super cute South African designs on the stationery scene.

