6.25 Paper Studio

My new favorite store!!! I could have easily dropped $ 100 here without blinking. Such a beautifully curated store that many of the items were ones I swooned over. Even if you don’t go inexplicably ga-​ga over stationary, the store does offer a number of lovely and fun gift items. Basically — this adorable shop is a must if you are in this area!

I have high hopes for my DYI projects. I feverishly pin ideas, I solicit friends and coworkers for advice on to accomplish said projects, then I spend half a day in Micheal’s buying supplies. But of course, when I get home, E! decides that is the best time to replay a random reality show I somehow missed. Thanks E! The entire project is effectively put on hold at that point. On top of that, I usually loose the craft items I purchased somewhere in the house. I admit it: I’m a lazy crafter.
So when I stumbled across 6.25 Paper’s Facebook posting on a DIY Christmas present-​making class, I immediately signed up. If anyone could whip me into shape and give me the motivation I need, it would be 6.25 Paper. 6.25 Paper is an adorable paper supply, graphic design, and gift shop on Monroe Ave. Actually, ‘Enchanting’ is a better word to describe it. Super cute, with funny, whimsical gifts, custom designed paper products, and artisan supplies.
The class was ambitious: In three hours, we were going to make a chalkboard paint mug, a marbleized paint mug, a Michigan Mitten ordainment, geometric coasters, and a golden paper mache’ catch-​all bowl. Could I do it all without getting side-​tracked?! With nothing to distract me, and under the patient guidance of 6.25 Paper’s staff, I’m proud to say that I did indeed finish all five crafts! They turned out beautifully!
6.25 Paper provided all the craft supplies needed to finish each project, making it a no-​brainer for even me. They offered cider, apple sangria (YUM!) and treats to keep the creative juices flowing. Everyone I met during the class was friendly and fun and we indeed finished all the items in the allotted time. They offer other types of classes throughout the year as well — I can’t wait to catch the next one!