The Story...
Owner & Founder: Hope Wallace Karney
Location: East Coast, USA (New England in her heart)
Known For: Mixing old elements with modern aesthetics to create unique and whimsical designs
Favourite Quote: L'espoir est le rêve d'une âme éveillée (Hope is the dream of a soul awake.)
- french proverb
Personal Philosophy: Strength in grace
Best Advice: Be true to your heart
Collects: Nostalgia
Paper Relics was created by Hope Wallace Karney in 2004. Little did she know that her new found love of old paper and glue would turn into a full time job.
Hope grew up nurturing a huge imagination, which, coupled with her sentimental tendencies have helped shape her style and develop a brand reflecting her core.
She is known for mixing old elements with modern aesthetics to create unique and whimsical designs. Her stationery, rubber-stamp and ephemera lines all evoke a bygone era. Her work has been featured in several national magazines, including Mary Engelbreit’s Home Companion and Country Living books and blogs. (see the press page for more details).
Hope also works as a freelance designer, assisting small, creative companies develop identities and grow their businesses with print and web services. For more information see the Design Information page.
On the side, she also teaches online journaling classes, sharing her love of art journaling with others around the globe. They are reasonably priced and for all levels, to someone just starting out to avid life long journalers. Learn more on the E-Courses Page
Hope always welcomes emails, feel free to contact her through the website or her blog. Read more about Hope at Another Girl at Play.
