By Lotta
Jansdotter, Photography by Jenny Hallengren
Mix-and-match patterned papers, plus postcards,
stickers, gift wrap & other bits and bobs for creating, writing &
exploring
Abrams,
2018
Paperback,
£21.99
ISBN
9781419728914
Star
rating: ****
You
probably are familiar with the playful patterns of Swedish designer Lotta
Jansdotter. Her delightful prints grace
licensed products the world over. (Just
an educated guess – but I have a feeling that the ubiquitous dotty IKEA sac is
one of hers.) Her style is breezy and informal – sort of Mid-Century Modern
updated. Now, Abrams have published an unconventional book – a collection of
Lotta Jansdotter papers to craft with as you see fit.
The book
contains double-sided papers (twice the possibility!), some gift wrap sheets,
postcards, labels, gift enclosures – lots of variety. There’s an intro (and a
bio) by Lotta Jansdotter, and a project
section at the back. The projects are minimal, but effective. Less is more when
you have such fabulous papers to work with. The cake-toppers are especially
cute – full-size templates are
provided.
Yes, I
know. You want to admire, not cut – but get over the psychological hurdle.
Crafting and gifting with these luscious papers will improve the quality of
your life.
If you would like to learn even more about Lotta Jansdotter, click on the link to read an interview with the designer which was posted on the very lovely Make it in Design blog.
Note: I was supplied with a review copy of this
title.
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