Made in Ohio Gifts: Paper Creations

Letterpress Stationary and Gifts
by And Here We Are
Meghan Hopkins Sokorai founded her color-drenched illustration business from her New York apartment in 2012. Three years later, she relocated to the Columbus area. Sokorai sells bold, irreverent notebooks, boxed card sets, stickers and coasters made using a series of letterpresses. and-hereweare.com

Journals, Cards, and Home Decor
by Natterdoodle
On a mission to empower women through heartfelt hand lettering, artists Natalie Keller Pariano of Columbus creates a quirky and fun selection of journals cards and other home decor. natterdoodle.com

Hand-Carved Linoleum and Woodblock Prints
by Emily Cooper Creations
Emily Cooper draws inspiration from people, literature and nature when designing her intricate woodblock and linoleum creations. The Cincinnatian offers a stunning line of bookmarks, journals and prints on her website. emilycoopercreations.com

Ohio Art Prints and Posters
by Lund Studio
Jon Lund holds a place in his heart for northeast Ohio and its landmarks. Shop localized art prints from the Hudson-based artist, including pieces depicting Little Italy and the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. lund.studio

Cards, Prints, Posters & Stationery
by Igloo Letterpress
Allison Chapman’s Igloo Letterpress in Worthington makes and sells greeting cards, stationery, business cards and more. Custom work can be commissioned, and classes are available. iglooletterpress.com

Abstract Floral Paintings
by Alisa H. Workman
No two pieces by Alisa H. Workman are quite the same. The Dayton maker embraces spontaneity through “intuitive painting” when creating her colorful, floral collections. ahworkmanart.com

Handmade Posters
by Just A Jar Design Press
Bobby and Sara Rosenstock’s beautiful posters are made with old-school methods. The letters are set by hand and the images are carved from wood. That attention to detail has garnered this Marietta business national attention. justajar.com

Letterpress Cards
by Questionable Press
Based in Lancaster, Questionable Press combines traditional letterpress methods with modern ideas to create artistic and unique cards as well as wooden sculptures. questionablepress.com

Nature-inspired Journals
by Lucca Workshop
Hamilton County resident Lindsey Schweitzer shares her passion for the environment by using a laser to engrave eloquent images of fern leaves, floral fields and succulents on faux-leather journals made of a woven cotton blend. luccaworkshop.com

Whimsical Cards, Prints and Gifts
by Anne Green Design
Dayton-based Anne Green designs greeting cards, prints, stickers, apparel, notebooks and other gift items. Her designs feature minimalist hand-drawn and watercolor illustrations inspired by nature, with playful puns and bright, Scandinavian-inspired art. Popular lines include the AlphaDog series and Victory Garden vegetable puns. annegreendesign.com

Handmade Paper Goods and Gifts
by Bess Paper Goods & Gifts
Reading-based Kristin Joiner creates handprinted and handmade items, including greeting cards, wedding invitations, paper bouquets, polymer-clay earrings, coasters and curated monthly subscription bundles. Everything (except the pens) is made in her shop using a restored letterpress and hand-mixed inks. besspapergoods.com

Pressed-Flower Jewelry, Cards, Bookmarks and Sun Prints
by Heritage Haven Farm
Mary Martin creates handmade items using seasonal wildflowers grown on her sixth-generation farm in Smithville. Products include pressed-flower necklaces, cards, bookmarks and sun prints. Each piece highlights native blooms like blue violet, Philadelphia daisy, lilac and dandelion, showcasing the farm’s seasonal cycles. heritagehaven.farm

Nature-Inspired Paintings and Screen-Printed Watercolor Prints
by Leah Storrs-Fisher Studio
Leah Storrs-Fisher paints detailed works such as landscapes, botanicals and wildlife that draw on memories from her childhood in rural Michigan. Using a combination of screen-printing and watercolor techniques, the Columbus-based artist produces limited-edition prints with intricate black linework and hand-painted color. leahstorrsfisher.com

Outdoors-Inspired Watercolor Works
by Kim Everhard Art
When Wadsworth’s Kimberlee Everhard started backpacking with her husband in 2018, she found a deeper appreciation for the outdoors and the ideal subject for her watercolor works. Her fine art prints depict pines, trails, animals and scenes from various hiking trips. kimeverhardart.com

Screenprinted Paper Goods
by Letterpress Jess
Jess and Doug Bennett create stationery, prints and posters from Canton’s Print & Press Shop & Studios. The business carries quirky birthday, wedding and greeting cards, as well as Ohio-themed paper goods in their “Places We Love” series. letterpressjess.com

Illustrated Prints and Stickers
by Randy Crider
Cleveland’s Randy Crider is an illustrator and cartoonist creating limited-edition, screen-printed posters. Shop his website for vibrant notebooks and stickers, as well as a variety of prints featuring cryptid characters like Mothman, Sasquatch and Chupacabra. randycrider.com

Regional Map Artwork
by Whereabouts Shop
Celebrate life in the Midwest with pieces from Cleveland’s Katie Ford, who, while working as an art teacher, recognized her desire to create just as her students were. Ford sells adorable state, street and city maps dotted with recognizable landmarks and local favorites. whereaboutsshop.com

Greeting Cards, Prints and Tea Towels
by HandHeld & Co
Isabella Cartolano has been creating as HandHeld & Co. since 2017. The Columbus-artist paints with watercolor and gouache; she then prints and packs each item by hand. Browse her whimsical greeting cards, felt ornaments, tea towels and totes. handheldandco.com

Bold Notepads, Stickers and Greeting Cards
by Into the Pages Shop
Get your daily dose of color with Mohisha Patel’s very literary stickers, cards and notepads. From a young age, the New Albany-based artist enjoyed crafting and is delighted to bring her vibrant paper goods to customers’ home offices. etsy.com/shop/intothepagesshop

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