At Paperblanks, we create products that inspire creativity, empower expression and celebrate special moments.
An homage to art and culture, our line of journals and creative tools sparks the imagination by offering a connection to artists and cultural movements from all eras and regions. Expression has no limits with Paperblanks.
With a variety of products, formats and interiors, we provide the tools to unleash the creativity already inside you.
Express your individual style and personality through the covers you choose and what you create inside the pages.
Our high-quality journals create a precious moment of reflection and can be cherished for a lifetime.
At Paperblanks, we believe in the power of creativity and the infinite possibilities that start with a blank page.
When you connect with a Paperblanks design and the story behind it, you find a trusted space for your thoughts and imagination. Your journal becomes a companion along life’s journey, inspiring you to write, sketch, remember, and dream, as you chronicle what matters most.
Something magical happens when the joy of a blank page meets the individual beauty of your own potential. With Paperblanks, you can capture those special moments and tell your own story, from cover to cover.
The story of Paperblanks begins in 1992. Driven by the desire to create the perfect notebook, we sought out iconic images from diverse artistic and cultural traditions for our journal covers. Today we continue to offer unparalleled art curated from unique points throughout history, each one selected to inspire your creativity and self-expression.
1992 - We launch our first Paperblanks collection from Vancouver, our Canadian hometown
1995 - We introduce Literary Manuscripts, an early precursor to our Embellished Manuscripts and Old Leather Collections
2002 - Paperblanks launches in Europe
2004 - We open our European headquarters in Dublin
2005 - We expand beyond journals, offering planners and address books for the first time
2011 - We first use ornamental book edge printing
2017 - We celebrate Paperblanks' 25th birthday with a special Anniversary Edition journal
2018 - We introduce pencil cases to our collection
2018 - We launch our line of dot-grid planners for the bullet journalling community
2019 - We introduce a new look for Paperblanks, with an updated logo and unique icon
2020 - We introduce our first set of filing and storage solutions and a new line of specialty stationery accessories
2022 - We officially join Hachette UK during our 30th anniversary year
Coming up in Fall 2024 we are delighted to introduce our very first series of cahier notebooks, which bring affordable luxury to everyday note-taking.
We are also expanding our Softcover Flexi notebook range, including Daphnis from our Daphnis & Chloe series.
This upcoming season we’re thrilled to be partnering with Oscar-nominated, BAFTA- and Emmy-winning Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon for our Irish Folklore Trilogy series. This is the first of many exciting commercial partnerships we have in the works, so be sure to stay tuned for announcements on the latest Paperblanks collaborations!
If you have an idea for a future Paperblanks product, please get in touch! You can connect with us on social media or use the form built into our Contact Us page.