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Vintage Pencil Set
$ 20.00
How incredible it is to find: New old stock. That means brand new, never used, original vintage goods. Found in a forgotten cellar and now yours to enjoy. These pencils are assorted 4 to a pack. From Italy. Fancy!
Snail Mail Kit
$ 12.00
Take your mail up a notch with these exclusive handmade origami snails and vintage postage. You will brighten someone's day and put a smile on their face by tucking in these adorable happy mail snails. Two in a pack, one...
Diamine Bottled Inks
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$ 10.00
Diamine shimmering fountain pen and regular fountain pen Ink. There are many colors but we have available the best Florida friendly colors. Diamine inks are made in the UK. They are water-based, non-toxic, acid-free and vegan-friendly. The only go-to for...
LILIPUT Kaweco Nostalgic Deluxe Pen Clip
$ 8.00
This is the slide on clip for the Liliput fountain pen. It features a vintage shape, and lovely embossed design, that lends itself to an elegant, nostalgic feel. Three colors to match to your small but mighty fountain pen!
Various Artists - Muchachas
$ 15.00
A visual and sonic feast from Vik, a short-lived subsidiary of RCA Victor. With its breathtaking, high-glamour 1950s cover photography, this album is a prime example of the 'New Orthophonic' High Fidelity era, designed to test the limits of your...
José Grande and his Orchestra - Rudolph Valentino Tangos
$ 15.00
Welcome to the golden age of mid-century exoticism. Released on Parade Records, this budget-label gem by José Grande and his Orchestra is designed for exactly one thing: dramatic, swooping ballroom dancing in your living room. Capitalizing on the enduring romantic...
Kaweco Nostalgic SPORT Pen Clip
$ 8.00
The convenient clip features a vintage shape, and lovely embossed design, that lends itself to an elegant, nostalgic feel. This pairs well with the SPORT Skyline and SPORT fountain pens.
KRAFT ENVELOPE Small String Orange
$ 8.60
KRAFT ENVELOPE are beautiful little envelopes to convey any message, whether it is a voucher, small gift, or a sweet note. The envelopes can also be used as storage. The envelopes are made of high quality paper and have a...
Tell The Fucking Truth Postcard + Sticker
$ 7.00
$ 5.99
If you seek truth and knowledge this postcard and sticker set is for you. Our location in historic Ybor City has this quote hand-lettered on the wall over vintage encyclopedia pages. Being honest with yourself and others will set you...
Claudio Arrau - Beethoven Piano Sonatas
$ 15.00
You don't just listen to Claudio Arrau play Beethoven; you experience it. This Philips pressing features the legendary Chilean pianist tackling three sonatas, including the ubiquitous 'Moonlight' (Opus 27, No. 2). Arrau was known for his deeply philosophical, weighty approach...
Burl Ives - Pearly Shells and Other Favorites
$ 15.00
Burl Ives possessed a voice like a warm hearth—comforting, familiar, and deeply resonant. By 1964, the folk revival was in full swing, and Ives, one of the grandfathers of the movement, released this incredibly charming, pop-leaning collection on Decca. The...
Tampa Bay Letter Writers Membership
$ 50.00
We are a group of everyday people who are not afraid to go rogue and unplug from the digital realm. Once a month we embrace our love of the written word and gather together to pen missives.The Lowdown Gatherings are...
We Love Typewriters
We Love Typewriters. We are now offering all of our beautiful working typewriters as a special sale just in time for the holidays. The machines are part of cowboy Randy's personal collection and are incredibly well-preserved and iconic specimens. We will...
Valentine's Pop Up Shop in Hyde Park
The Paperie will be open starting tomorrow 2/12 for a three day pop-up from 10a - 6p, for lovely letterpress goods just in. Saturday we will be joined by a dozen incredible makers from Tampa Bay, check them out below:
The Pinellas Chocolate Company features bean to bar chocolates and pioneers in Florida for doing so. Learn all about it and impress your Valentine with chocolate that will melt their hearts.
Brand spankin' new letterpress hot off the presses. Come tomorrow 2/12 through Friday for the best selection. Be sure to visit us at the Makers Market for more papery goodness
Maker Margaret Colby makes fondant by hand and uses unusual flavors to delight the senses in her mini cupcakes and cookies. Her handwork is phenomenal.
Exquisite girl's dress from vintage fabric, maker Jessica Fogg of Lellow believes in hand me down quality that lasts.
Lovingly restored and rare typewriters are a find from Tampa Type. They have an extensive selection and you can even type a love note to that someone special.
Gourmet dog treats from Good Dog! by Adeline + Alice. Make sure to pick up some of the beet treats for your furry valentine.
Bowties of all sorts, check out the cool wooden one above and all things Southern from Ella Bing.
Find fresh local love bunches and wreaths from L. Easton Co.
Come meet Strands of Sunshine's Amy Marshall on Valentine's day.
Meet Chris Fortenberry from Fortenberry Leather. He is generously putting in these fabulous key chains for the goodie bags. Be one of the first 30 people to visit us and you will get one!
Vintage Japanese pencil sharpener with heart base is one unique item from Frivolous Dry Goods. They have a carefully curated selection of handmade vintage items that shouldn't be missed.
Our Team
Randy Rosenthal The Typewriter Guy & Chief Storyteller Randy is a native Floridian who was born in Miami. After a successful 20-year career owning his own marketing and video company, he now consults all over the world. His side gig...
Spellbound Event
Just got back from the Spellbound Event in Pasadena, CA. Held in the magnificent Huntington Langham Hotel, it was three days of being with my people...three days of amazing creativity....three days of inspiring teachers and well...to actually visit the home of the Rose Bowl Parade, my New Year's Day tradition for as along as I can remember, it was bliss...This was my first Spellbound, held by A Gilded Life, Debbie and Shea, who I know from the Creative Connection and Where Women Create. Check out some of the awesomeness:
Luscious decorations
1st necklace I made
Crown headband made with vintage French beads - Kaari Meng from French General, my third class with her. I learned to make beaded leaves.
Super cute paper birdhouse luminaries with Cathe Holden, I just need to finish embellishing
Second class with Kaari, another beautiful necklace of vintage material. Learned to make a beaded tassel and yes, I made that rosary chain by hand!
My first ever swap, christmas ornaments. I found out these women mean business. You have to bring your A game!
Welcome dinner swag, fantastic goodie bag, a make and take apron, a Spellbinders X-plorer machine and supplies, and the handmade-mind-blowing three swaps I did (ornaments, ephemera and envelopes)
We did not participate in the fabric bag swap, but had to share the beautiful handiwork.
Moonlight Garden Party
We were lucky to host the Moonlight Garden Circle's Holiday Garden Party this year. It really kicked off the holiday season. We prepared a short program on three different and easy holiday centerpiece ideas:
Succulent winter wonderland - in a glass dish or baking pan, create a wee forest with mini trees, baby succlents and cute washi tape bunting.
Modern and simple - using star of Bethlehem and floating fresh cranberries
Unusual materials - with a vintage style can, cedar, amaryllis, phalaenopsis, and kale
Celebrate LOVE
Making Valentine's cards and hosting The Makers Market Tampa: Paper Seahorse celebrates LOVE. We love this image from Terrain (we will be visiting in April, can't wait!) And Join us for a LOVE pop-up shop in February.
We are proud to host the very first Makers Market Tampa. This is a collaboration between The Paper Seahorse and Remarqed. Join us as we celebrate LOVE of LOCAL this Valentine’s Day with amazing artisans, demonstrations, and a free greeting card make and take. From letterpress to leather; girl’s dresses, jewelry, and sweets; men’s accessories and vintage finds; fresh floral and body products; you are sure to find something special for your Valentine.
World Typewriter Day
We just celebrated World Typewriter Day with Inkwood Book around the corner. We brought the writing bar and people typed notes, letters and postcards on vintage typewriters from the 20's to the 60s. It celebrates the issue of the patent for the first typewriter which forever changed the way we communicate. Thanks to everyone who came out and made it a special day. We were lucky to be interviewed by the Tampa Bay Times and they even made a super cool video. Watch it here: www.tampabay.com/video. It features Stefani from Inkwood and my niece and summer intern, Dory Rosenthal. See ya next at the next typing event...stay tuned.
Tampa Bay Letter Writers
Calling anyone who loves writing and keeping in touch. This group is dedicated to those interested in letter writing, snail mail, and mail art. Our goal is to keep putting pen to paper, typing, and keeping the written word alive....
Spring Class Schedule Is Up!
The new Spring Class schedule has been posted. Please check out our events page. We will be adding more classes in the next few weeks.
We are honored and pleased to announce our fabulous new teacher Christina Lembo: Christina Lembo is the founder and owner of Franny & Franky Design Co., a paper goods design company that also offers custom hand-lettering, logo, and graphic design services. A full-time
marketing manager by day, Christina runs her business from her home studio, where she also stores her ever-growing collection of vintage paper and ephemera. She lives in St. Petersburg with her husband, John, and their son, dog, and cat.
Valentine's Market in Hyde Park
We are so excited to host the inaugural Makers Market Celebrates LOVE this Valentine's day February 14, 2015. This event is free and open to the public.
Celebrate a LOVE of LOCAL with amazing artisans, demonstrations, and a free greeting card make and take.
Let’s keep Tampa authentic and celebrate Tampa Bay’s finest makers and their handmade goods.
From letterpress to leather; girl’s dresses, jewelry, and sweets; men’s accessories and vintage finds; fresh floral and body products; you are sure to find something special for your Valentine.
To learn more about the Makers, please visit: www.makersmarkettampa.com
The Makers Market Tampa is a community arts event created by The Paper Seahorse and Remarqed. We are dedicated to the local makers, their passion, and vision. We are honored to showcase their talent and love of handmade.
For more information contact: www.makersmarkettampa.com 813.205.7601 or 813.335.8753
Corporate Wellness
CORPORATE WELLNESS BACKGROUNDThe Paper Seahorse is a studio for creativity and mindfulness. We help people suffering from the stress and anxiety as the result of living in a world of non-stop information feeds and constant partial attention. We address the...
What a Trip: Looking Back at our TRAVELER'S COMPANY Experience
People and their notebooks came from all over the state of Florida to share their love of personalizing with a TRAVELER'S notebook for our "TRAVELER'S COMPANY Experience".
The Paper Seahorse 2018 Holiday Gift Guide
From tools for your special writer, to crafts for kids, to gifts on a budget, we've got your holiday shopping covered this year with our 2018 Holiday Gift Guide. These are creative and thoughtful gifts made easy.
Esterbrook "Estie" Paradise Limited Edition Pin Set
$ 25.00
Enjoy the new “JR” pens pin set for the limited edition Paradise Collection. Esterbrook invited graphic designer Matthew Morse AKA @heymatthew to create a set of enamel trading pins to commemorate this launch. Known for his whimsical designs that have...
We Celebrate National Card, Letter Writing & Poetry Month
WRITING EXPO DAY will be on Saturday April 25th from 9am - 6pm. It is a special day filled with classes and a free community event!
9 – 11a Creative Writing Class - Learn about poetry and creative writing techniques as well as the craft of finding your voice as a writer.
12 – 1p Typewriter 101 Class - Interactive and hands-on: how to use a typewriter, maintaining one and tips for what to look for when buying one.
1 – 3p Introduction to Mail Art Class - Let's make snail mail! Learn history, explore different kinds, use vintage ephemera as well as modern materials to create your own letters and postcards. All material included.
3 – 6p Type In & Letter Writing Community Social (Free & open to the public):
• Watch a screening of the documentary “Making Mail”
• Try your hand at lettering
• Get crafty with a mail art make & take
• Receive letter and card writing tip• Special guest Tampa Type will be on hand with their typing bar: here’s your chance to type on typewriters from the 20s to the 60s
• Bring your own typewriters and share the joy with others (your writers will be happy to be taken for a walk!)
• Enjoy inspiration, refreshments and meet like-minded creative
Unknown Artist - From Italy With Love
$ 15.00
This is a quintessential slice of mid-century, budget-label 'mood music.' In the 1960s, if you couldn't afford a flight to Venice, you could buy a record like this at the local drug store to set the scene in your living...
St. Vincent - Daddy's Home
$ 15.00
Annie Clark (St. Vincent) is a master of musical reinvention, and Daddy's Home finds her slipping into the sleazy, sepia-toned glamour of 1970s New York City. Inspired by her father's release from prison, the album swaps her usual angular, futuristic...
Joan Baez - Joan Baez
$ 15.00
Released in 1960 on Vanguard Records, this self-titled debut is a foundational text of the American folk revival. Before the electric guitars and massive festival stages, there was just Joan, her acoustic guitar, and a voice of stunning, bell-like clarity....
Mixed-Media Collage: Family Keepsakes Class
Check out this awesome new class from Christina Lembo!
We are honored and pleased to introduce our new teacher Christina. She is the founder and owner of Franny & Franky Design Co., a paper goods design company that also offers custom hand-lettering, logo, and graphic design services. A full-time marketing manager by day, Christina runs her business from her home studio, where she also stores her ever-growing collection of vintage paper and ephemera. She lives in St. Petersburg with her husband, John, and their son, dog, and cat.
Using found paper and objects along with any mementos you may have sitting around your house, in this workshop you'll explore ways to create a fun family keepsake for display in your home or a gift for others. We'll use various materials in class along with anything you'd like to bring from home (think cards, pictures, movie tickets, kid's artwork, random mementos you may have sitting in shoeboxes!) and assemble them into an initial. You can use your family's last name initial, your child's first initial, or even your own or a partner's, to create a personal and creative monogram that can be framed or hung on a wall.
February 8th Sunday 1 – 3p $25 registration required, sign up now
April 5th Sunday 1 – 3p $25 registration required, sign up now
Bring Mindfulness To Your Daily Life
Learn about how I started The Paper Seahorse, how I transitioned from Tricycle Studios and some surprising topics in my recent guest spot on the Babe Crafted Podcast: Babe Behind the Brand.
