Paper Ivy started when I was on maternity leave with my daughter, Ivy. I needed another outlet outside my design day job and with a new little one in the family I thought any extra money would be a bonus, but I secretly wanted it to do really well so I could provide more for Ivy... even though it was an exercise in: "Let's just see if anything happens"!

It's been a slow process, but I've learned a lot since the early days, made friends, gained supporters in the creative community and I'm looking forward to the future of Paper Ivy.

Paper Ivy has grown from a small collection of cards to include a variety of designs across several products. The Paper Ivy line now includes calendars, stationery sets, bookmarks, prints, laser cut jewellery, and there are always more ideas brewing.

All Paper Ivy stationery products are designed by me. All the paper products are printed, cut, scored and folded by me. All Paper Ivy jewellery is designed by me, laser cut by a small, local laser cutting business, and assembled using purchased jewellery findings.