Stamperia’s Blue Dream Paper Collection Features Papers and Supplies With a Mediterranean travel Theme
Designed by Paco Nunez
Looking at this paper provokes an emotional response within me that is exceedingly difficult to explain to you.
But, since you arrived at this page, presumably looking for information about this collection of Mediterranean-Themed scrapbooking paper and embellishments by Stamperia, I’ll make an effort to overcome the challenges and share an explanation.
When I look at these papers, I literally choke up and start crying – not from sadness, mind you, but rather from a deeply-rooted sense of longing.
Perhaps this is because my father’s family originally came from an island off the coast of Italy – the Island of Capri. When I look at these colorful papers – the cozy café imagery; the cliffs with scenic ocean views; the enchanting Mediterranean tiles; the lazy cats napping in the sun; and the planters and urns filled with beautiful succulents — it reminds me of my beloved grandparents, great aunties and great uncles who are now long gone.
And I wish I could have spent more time with them.
Or perhaps it’s because I had a chance to spend a too-short period of time sailing the waters of the Mediterranean Sea. At that time in my life, I was surrounded by imagery just precisely, exactly like the imagery you see printed on these papers.
Staring at those mesmerizing, deep blue ocean waves – that was my life for more than 3 years as my husband, Mike, and I explored the Mediterranean region.
These papers precisely capture some memories that I have from those days. But even more importantly, these images sort of blur the lines between the memories that I actually have, and the memories that I only wish I had – the ones that I’m still hoping to make for myself in the future.
I dream of living in a villa on the Island of Capri, or Crete, or Cyprus, (or insert the name of any other Mediterranean island here), and spending the rest of my days lounging on sun-soaked beaches, dining at the lovely cafes, petting friendly stray cats and feasting my eyes on bougainvillea blooms and olive trees.
I wish I could just step into these colorful papers and lose myself, forever. And she lived happily ever after. The end!
Oh, darnit. Here I am, crying, and trying to see through my tears to type this all out and explain it to you, and I suspect that none if this is probably making any real sense. I am sorry about that.
Maybe you look at these papers and feel nothing.
Well, if that’s the case, keep looking, because there are lots of printed and patterned papers available out there. I’m betting that, without much effort at all, you could find some others that call out to your heart in the same way that these papers beckon to mine.
But if you long for sailing adventures and travel and Mediterranean romance, and pasta that tastes like heaven on a plate, maybe this is exactly the scrapbooking paper collection that will speak to your heart, the way it speaks to mine.
I don’t know. Please take a careful look at these photos and see what you think?
List of the Supplies You’ll Find in the Blue Dream Paper Collection by Stamperia
The Blue Dream Color Scheme: Main Colors Used in These Papers, Embellishments and Other Supplies:
This paper collection’s color palette is stunning! It incorporates shades of blue, brick red, bouganvillea pink and lemon yellow.
Craft Projects You Can Make Using the Blue Dream Paper Collection by Stamperia
- Junk journals;
- Handmade greeting cards;
- Collages or any other mixed media art projects;
- Scrapbooks; scrapbooking layouts; mini albums and other memory-keeping projects;
- Art journals and art journal pages;
- Bullet journals, bullet journal pages, planner layouts and calendar projects;
- Or any other paper craft techniques you have in mind.
Where to Buy Craft Supplies From the Blue Dream Collection
A Cherry on Top Craft Shop also stocks some of the craft supplies included in the Blue DreamCollection. You can click or tap to shop for Blue Dream supplies HERE.
About Stamperia
Stamperia is an Italian business based in the EU. They are best known for producing colorful printed rice paper. Their bestselling products include rice paper; unique, fanciful and lovely patterned paper collections; modeling molds; stencils and mixed media art supplies.
You can learn more about this supplier and find more of their supplies on our page about Stamperia.
Similar Paper Collections by Stamperia
Stamperia has produced many other delightful paper craft supplies besides the Blue Dream collection. If you’d like to see some additional options, check out the following suggestions, which are similar:
The Sea Land Collection by Stamperia — This collection is similar to the Blue Dream collection because both are beach themed. I think you could use elements from both collections successfully in the same beach-themed or travel-themed paper craft projects.
The Blue Land Collection by Stamperia — This collection is similar to the Blue Dream collection because both collections incorporate beautiful shades of blue. However, that’s where the similarity ends, because the Blue Land collection is winter themed.
The Songs of the Sea Collection by Stamperia — This collection is similar to the Blue Dream collection because both feature ocean imagery and prominent shades of blue, but these are very different collections otherwise
Find More Blue Paper Craft Supplies
If you’re planning to use blue-colored supplies from the Blue Dream collection by Stamperia, you might find it useful to learn about additional blue craft supplies that could complement these papers and their other coordinating embellishments and supplies.
Conversely, if you’re not planning to use any supplies from the Blue Dream collection, but you’re hoping to use similarly-colored craft supplies, you might be interested in learning about blue alternatives.
In either case, you’re invited to check out this page of blue craft supplies, which offers you bunches of additional suggestions for paper collections and other related supplies you might want to consider using.
Similar Paper Collections by Mintay
Mintay is a direct competitor of Stamperia’s. If you like Stamperia’s aesthetic, you might also enjoy using craft supplies by Mintay, which have some similarities. Check out Mintay’s “Places We Go” collection and also their “Mediterranean Heaven” paper collection (if you can find it) to find additional paper craft supplies that are similar to Stamperia’s Blue Dream paper collection.
Find More Craft Supplies With a Mediterranean Travel Theme
If you’re interested in creating craft projects with a Mediterranean travel theme, you’ll find many other possibilities beyond this paper collection by Stamperia. You’re invited to check out this page of travel-themed craft supplies.
Find More Craft Project Ideas With a Mediterranean Travel Theme
Need inspiration for creating craft projects with a Mediterranean travel theme? You might enjoy seeing this page of Mediterranean travel craft project ideas.
Thanks for checking out this overview of the Blue Dream paper collection by Stamperia! I hope you enjoyed learning more about this collection and its manufacturer.
Over to You:
Do you have insights you’d like to share about the Blue Dream paper collection by Stamperia? If so, I invite your contributions; you’re encouraged to post a comment in the comments section below. I’d love to know what you’ve been making with the papers and coordinating supplies from this collection. Thanks in advance for sharing your thoughts.
By Amy Solovay
About the Author: Amy Solovay is a professional designer and educator who has a background in textile design. She holds a bachelor’s degree with a studio art minor from Sweet Briar College, and she has also earned an additional, separate degree in textile design from FIDM LA (The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising) in Los Angeles.
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This page was last updated on 9-24-2024.