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Discover Endless Wonder with More than 800 Stickers Inspired by Nature This collection of stickers, inspired by Frances Hodgson Burnett’s words “everything is made out of magic” and illustrated by Dutch artist Valesca van Waveren, recalls the endless wonder found in the natural world: clever foxes, flashing fireflies, vibrant wisteria, glittering crystals, and more! Place these stickers on a piece of snail mail or a notebook, decorate your planner, or share them with friends. —28 sheets —800+ stickers —Matte finish FLOW is an international brand that celebrates creativity, mindfulness, and the pleasures of paper through magazines, books, and stationary.

Take time to breathe. Take time to create. Take time to reflect, take time to let go. A book that’s unique in the way it mixes reading and doing, A Book That Takes Its Time is like a mindfulness retreat between two covers. Created in partnership with Flow, the groundbreaking international magazine that celebrates creativity, beautiful illustration, a love of paper, and life’s little pleasures, A Book That Takes Its Time mixes articles, inspiring quotes, and what the editors call “goodies”—bound-in cards, mini-journals, stickers, posters, blank papers for collaging, and more—giving it a distinctly handcrafted, collectible feeling. Read about the benefits of not multitasking, then turn to “The Joy of One Thing at a Time Notebook” tucked into the pages. After a short piece on the power of slowing down, fill in the designed notecards for a Beautiful Moments jar. Make a personal timeline. Learn the art of hand-lettering. Dig into your Beginner’s Mind. Embrace the art of quitting. Take the writing cure. And always smile. Move slowly and with intention through A Book That Takes Its Time, and discover that sweet place where life can be both thoughtful and playful.

From Flow, a beautiful, mindful guide to having less stuff. Less stress. Less distraction. Less everything. In less comes the freedom of letting go. This thoughtful and surprising book shows us how to get there, by paring down not just the jumble of things around us, but the clutter in our heads, too. And to help, interact with special paper goodies, including a one-thought-a-day diary, a foldout tiny house to let you imagine the pleasures of living in a small and cozy space, and art posters that depict a beautiful picture of what it means to do less, not more. Paper goodies from The Big Book of Less include: ·2 journals ·A dot journal poster ·4 art posters ·1 foldout tiny house with 20 accessories ·And even more hidden treasures Decluttering your life and mind makes room for more—more listening, more focus, more wisdom, more time. More life.

Slow down, celebrate the flaws, own the good stuff, and focus on learning to love and appreciate yourself. These themes of self-compassion and self-care are hugely popular, and Flow® has a unique and creative take on them. Now, following A Book That Takes Its Time, with 205,000 copies in print, A Book That Loves You offers a message that will resonate in its simplicity: Be sweet to yourself, no matter what kind of day you’re having. (In fact, the challenging days are the days you’ll most want to pick up the book.) Discover the comforting effects of a daily ritual, like drinking tea. Why it’s okay—and even beautiful—to stumble now and again. Embrace the art of being alone. Release the reins on your schedule. And learn to love yourself with all your imperfections—including your over-productive mind. The book combines Flow’s signature scrapbook-like look and feel, focus on mindfulness, and high production standards. Sprinkled throughout the essays, illustrations, and sayings are paper “goodies,” designed to help readers put what they read into action: A “slow down” sticker puzzle, a pullout “My Own User Manual” map, a DIY flower to assemble and enjoy. It’s a delightful gift for yourself or someone you care about—a book to peruse and engage with, using creativity and intention.

The mindful pleasure of learning to draw, with paper goodies and creative secrets from expert illustrators. Draw the Flow way. In this innovative approach to drawing instruction, the illustrators from Flow magazine open up their tool kits, sharing secrets and techniques to teach the creatively curious how to draw. And paper goodies bound into the book encourage artistic exploration and remind us of the mindful pleasure of doing creative work. The lessons, 50 in all, show how to render the kinds of things we see every day: a bouquet of flowers, a beloved teacup, colorful mittens, the kitchen table, a bike, jam jars, a cat, an apple tree. Along the way we learn about color, materials, perspective, tools, and negative space. Filled with paper goodies:? ·Paper doll fashion sketchbook to draw your favorite outfits ·Mini daily drawing pad ·DIY postcards ·Watercolor, tracing, and colored papers ·House interiors to unfold and decorate

A perfect gift book filled with whimsical, colorful illustrations, short lists, cheerful prompts, recipes, and fun facts, The Tiny Book of Tiny Pleasures is the sweetest reminder imaginable that it’s the little things in life that make us happy. Little things like sharing tea with a friend. An ice cream cone with sprinkles. Finding a forgotten item of clothing in the closet. The smell in the air right after a summer rain. Created by the editors of Flow magazine, The Tiny Book of Tiny Pleasures is a celebration of slowing down and appreciating the simple moments of life—all you have to do is take notice.

Beautiful Words, Inspiring Thoughts A Gift of Love… ...in words that encourage, inspire, affirm, and lift up, in quotes and sayings and private thoughts that put a bloom in the heart of the reader. A Gift of Beauty… ...in hand-lettering and calligraphy, in paper-cuts and colorful collages, in drawings and prints—and in the joy found on every page. Relish life, love, and friendship—and share it with everyone you love. Created by the editors of Flow magazine, Everything Grows with Love features dozens of uplifting quotes and sayings in original graphics and hand-lettering by 20 contributing artists and illustrators. On each page, affirmations, motivational sayings, and quotes are illuminated in gorgeous calligraphy, playful photomontages, and exquisite embroidery. These are sweet expressions of inspiration and wonder: From little things big things grow. You’ve got to have a little rain to make a rainbow. Love is all you need. Collect moments, not things. Life is beautiful. Be happy, so that when others look at you they are happy too. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, wedding showers, birthdays, or simply as a pick-me-up for a friend or relative, it’s an ode to creativity, inspiration, and, above all else, love.

It’s not always easy to be creative—to give our minds space to roam while ignoring our inner critic, to stare down a blank page and make the leap from nothing to anything. It takes courage. Finding the courage to create is something the editors of Flow know a lot about. Creativity is a central value of the Flow mission, evident in every issue that bursts with the wild imaginations of its artists, writers, and editors. In Creativity Takes Courage, Flow brings together inspiration, hands-on projects, boundary-pushing activities, and special paper goodies to show readers how to unleash their inner artists. Organized around a series of twelve “dares”—including Dare to Fail, Dare to Be a Kid, Dare to Be Bored, Dare to Go Offline, Dare to Collaborate—Creativity Takes Courage encourages the reader to be fully present . . . and spend idle time staring out the window. To leave your comfort zone and start a project, without hesitation . . . and nourish yourself with museum visits and reading time. Each dare includes fill-in pages and prompts to go deeper into what motivates us or hinders us, like mindful questions to identify fears of failure, or a Dare to Commit notebook for recording both daily and weekly projects. It’s the illustrated and fully interactive gift of how to live more creatively and enjoy every minute of the process, no matter what the result.

Part-book, part-game, this collection of 165 insightful questions is a fun, surprising path to deeper self-knowledge. What do you think about before you fall asleep? What’s the wildest thing you’ve ever done? When have you stood up for yourself? Questions to inspire you to reflect, questions to reveal memories and ideas, questions to tap into your sense of adventure, and questions to point the way to your inner strength. This whimsical illustrated collection presents a wonderfully unexpected way to learn more about yourself, a friend, or a loved one. Best of all, there are no right answers—only the imperative to stay curious, honest, and open.

Embrace the things that make you you. From the bestselling editors at Flow magazine comes a guided journal with a welcoming, come-as-you-are message: Embrace the things that make you you, flaws and all. Charmingly illustrated and filled with activities and exercises, My Perfectly Imperfect Life inspires readers to let go of the pressure to be perfect and to celebrate quirks, slipups and imperfections rather than judge them. Here are prompts for easing up on self-criticism. For slowing down, and worrying less about accomplishments. For keeping a sense of perspective—even a playful one—when things don’t go as planned. It’s a thoughtful gift and an inspiring counterpoint to the too-perfectly-curated, omnipresent Instagram lifestyle.

Whether you’re journaling, sketching, or brainstorming, this set of three elegantly designed notebooks suits all of your creative needs. Breath helps you reflect and record your thoughts; Create lets your work through bright ideas; and Celebrate encourages you to strive for and reach your goals. This set from Flow includes: ·Three 64-page notebooks ·One ruled notebook, one dot grid notebook, and one graph paper notebook ·Three different, textured coversFlow is an international brand that celebrates creativity, mindfulness, and the pleasures of paper through magazines, books, and stationery.

Here’s a notepad that makes jotting down lists and errands a breeze—the more you list, the more you free your mind to tackle creative things. This notepad from Flow features: ·A magnetic backer ·80 easy tear-off pages ·4 different colors repeated throughoutFlow is an international brand that celebrates creativity, mindfulness, and the pleasures of paper through magazines, books, and stationery.

Prioritize and conquer each day’s responsibilities with this smart and intuitive desk pad! With just one sheet per day, you can manage your to-do-list, keep up with your hour-by-hour agenda, and take the stress out of managing your day. This desk pad from Flow features: ·80 tear-off pages ·Separate lists and schedule for ultimate organization ·4 different colors repeated throughoutFlow is an international brand that celebrates creativity, mindfulness, and the pleasures of paper through magazines, books, and stationery.

A surprise on every page! Brimming from cover to cover with projects and other paper surprises, The Kids’ Book of Paper Love, from the bestselling editors of Flow magazine and books, is a bounty of a book that begs to be folded, cut up, collaged, doodled on, and shared. Loop paper strips into a paper chain. Snip out bookmarks. Fold a paper house. Make photo booth props—a silly mustache, a crown—to pose with friends. Bind up a DIY storybook and use it to sketch out adventures and dreams. Construct a paper flower bouquet, a paper terrarium, a fortune-teller with prompts like Lend someone a book and tell them why you recommend it. Plus there are Flow’s signature paper goodies, including a foldout paper banner, postcards, glitter stickers, a paper doll, a two-sided poster, and so much more. It’s a pure hands-on treat. Every page is an activity! Includes: ·Decorative cutouts ·Cards for friends ·A DIY storybook ·Stamp stickers ·Photo booth props ·…and more!

Beautiful wrapping paper and gift tags inspired by nature, from Flow, the international brand that celebrates creativity, mindfulness, and the pleasures of paper. ·Includes twelve 19” x 26” sheets of wrapping paper printed with different illustrations on two sides ·Plus 12 punch-out full-color gift tags Each colorful illustrated sheet of wrapping paper by Valesca van Waveren is like a gift itself. Her patterns, inspired by the quotation “All good things are wild and free,” from the Henry David Thoreau quotation, remind us of the simple joys of nature: pressed flowers, shiny beetles, sweet figs, noble tigers, and traveling snails. Tear out the decorated sheets along the perforations and unfold them to their full size before wrapping a parcel and affixing a matching gift tag. The full All Good Things Are Wild and Free stationery line includes: 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle, sticker book, stationery set, daily tracker, wrapping paper and gift tags, sticky notes, sketchbook, and notebook set.

A stunning set of notebooks for journaling, sketching, and brainstorming, from Flow, the brand that celebrates creativity, mindfulness, and the pleasures of paper.Includes: ·Set of 3 notebooks: 1 graph paper notebook, 1 dot grid notebook, and 1 ruled notebook ·Textured covers with 3 different designs and foil stamping ·64 pages each ·Printed on FSC-certified paperThis set of three elegantly designed notebooks, inspired by the Henry David Thoreau quotation “All good things are wild and free,” suits all of your creative needs. All Good Things helps you work through bright ideas; Wild allows you to release your thoughts on paper; and Free encourages you to let go and reach your goals. The full All Good Things Are Wild and Free stationery line includes: 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle, sticker book, stationery set, daily tracker, wrapping paper and gift tags, sticky notes, sketchbook, and notebook set.

A charming checklist for decluttering. In this whimsical yet practical guide to sorting through the too-much-stuff of modern life, the premise is simple: on each page, a delightful illustration of items that fill our lives—novelty ice cube trays, a manual typewriter, game pieces, that souvenir snow globe. And beneath each drawing, two little checkboxes: Yes and No. Look at the object. Note your response. Act accordingly! Additionally, the book is filled with dozens of tips and ideas for what to do with things that may be hard to part with, like children’s artwork. An inspiring gift!

From Flow stationery, a stunning sketchbook that recalls the beauty of the natural world. Featuring both blank pages and graph paper for drawing and note keeping, it's a gift of pure pleasure for artists and journalers A mindfulness-inspiring sketchbook designed with simple practicality and a large 8 ½’’ x 11’’ trim size. With blank paper and graph paper, it's an invitation to draw, mark down observations, and journal. The full All Good Things Are Wild and Free stationery line includes: 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle, sticker book, stationery set, daily tracker, wrapping paper and gift tags, sticky notes, sketchbook, and notebook set.

Take the stress out of to-do lists and scheduling with a gorgeous new desk pad from Flow, the brand that celebrates creativity, mindfulness, and the pleasures of paper. Take things one day at a time! This smart and intuitive desk pad allows you to prioritize and conquer each day’s responsibilities. With just one sheet per day, you can manage your tasks and keep up with your hour-by-hour agenda.Includes: ·80 tear-off pages in 4 different colorsThe full All Good Things Are Wild and Free stationery line includes: 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle, sticker book, stationery set, daily tracker, wrapping paper and gift tags, sticky notes, sketchbook, and notebook set.

The Kids Book of Sticker LoveA craft book filled with 1,100+ stickers and activities! Celebrate the relationship between paper and its adhesive best friend—the sticker! Packed with tons of creative ideas, paper goodies, and crafty projects, The Kid’s Book of Sticker Love is brimming with possibilities. With holographic stickers, vinyl stickers, foil stickers, and more—here are projects to craft, like origami finger puppets with sticker faces. Projects to write—use colorful alphabet stickers to compose a note. Projects to play—a zoetrope, tangrams, or a frog vs. toad fly-catching contest. And projects to share—pass sweet ice cream notes with sticker sprinkles on top! It all adds up to hours and hours of screen-free fun. Sticker-packed papercraft projects includes a dot-sticker necklace; a foldable paper globe; a paper crown with sticker gemstones; tiny rainbow notes and envelopes; and origami finger puppets with sticker eyes.

Everything is Made Out of Magic Notebook Set Whether you’re journaling, sketching, or brainstorming, this set of three elegantly designed notebooks inspired by writer Frances Hodgson Burnett’s words, “Everything is made out of magic,” suits all of your creative needs. Find Magic helps you work through bright ideas; Make Magic encourages you to strive for and reach your goals; and Be Magic allows you to reflect and record your thoughts. -1 ruled notebook, 1 dot grid notebook, and 1 graph paper notebook. -13 different, textured covers. -64 pages each

Following up on the successful Everything Is Wild and Free puzzle and stationery set comes a new group of paper products from Flow and the artist Valesca van Waveren. Taking as its inspiration a quote from Francis Hodgson Burnett, and translating it into stunning images that capture the magic we find in nature, particularly on a starlit night, Everything Is Made Out of Magic is a suite of pure delight. Lost in the digital rush is the old-fashioned, truly mindful pleasure of writing a real letter—on real stationery. The Everything Is Made Out of Magic Stationery Set features a pad of 48 lined sheets, 32 cut-and-fold envelopes, and 53 adhesive seals and labels. Just add a fountain pen.

Celebrate creativity, mindfulness, and the pleasure of paper. Each colorful illustrated sheet of wrapping paper by Valesca van Waveren is like a gift itself. Her patterns, inspired by the quotation “Everything is made out of magic,” by Fances Hodgson Burnett, remind us of the mesmerizing variety of the natural world: vibrant wisteria, clever foxes, industrious ants, and glittering crystals. Tear out the decorated sheets along the perforations and unfold them to their full size before wrapping a parcel. -12 illustrated sheets (1-sided) -Sheets fold out to 187/8 x 253/4 -1 sheet of perforated gift tags

There's a colorfully illustrated, brand-new surprise on every page!The newest book in Flow Magazine's creativity series for kids, The Kids' Book of Craft Love is filled to the brim with engaging activities that invite the reader (ages 7 & up) to tear out pages, cut and paste, assemble, sticker, build, and turn the two-dimensional sheets into three-dimensional wonders. Cut and fold a paper pencil pouch to hold all your art utensils. Fold a DIY adventure log notebook to take on your next adventure. Loop together a paper daisy chain to decorate your room. Construct two crocodile clothespin puppets, then have them challenge each other to a lip-sync battle! Make gift boxes, a paper flower bouquet, a woodland scene for your desk, a basket, paper lanterns, a crown, an origami friendship bracelet, and so much more.

Mindfulness meets organization in this compact, magnetic-format calendar that combines inspiration, charm, and structure to keep you motivated throughout the year. ·MINDFUL AND MAGNETIC: With a month-at-a-glance grid and magnetic backer plus drill-hole, this compact 9½" x 8¼" format is perfect for fridges, walls, cubicles, and desks. ·ORGANIZED AND ENCOURAGED: Charming illustrations and uplifting affirmations adorn each notepad-style page while leaving plenty of space to write your family’s goings-on throughout the year. Pages tear off easily each month! ·GREAT GIFT: For you or someone you care about, it’s a gift of beauty, mindfulness, and no-nonsense organization. Perfect for busy families, professionals, and students! ·NOW PLASTIC-FREE!: Workman magnetic calendars are now packaged in a paper envelope—no more shrink-wrap!