Paper IPhone Charging Station

This iPhone and iTouch paper charging station has a simple elegance. Download your copy at www.dessinemoiunobjet.com !

Cute Creature Nodders from 3EyedBear

Very Cute.  Almost too cute. The most agreeable pets you will ever have.

New free downloads at 3EyedBear!

Save your Wrapping Paper Tubes...

This amazing piece of sculpture, called "Paper Tower" by Shigeru Ban is part of a London design festival. Though I will admit that it is actually made of cardboard, and is connected by metal joints, it is spectacular enough to warrant a post at Paper Forest.  The pieces really challenges what can be created with ordinary objects and a plan. See more at Atelier 29.

Cool papertoys by Carlos Giovani

So I'm not exactly sure what's going on here but this Coca-Cola web site has some killer papertoys by Carlos Giovani. I found them via his flickr. Go to this site and after it loads click the upper right corner to print the papertoy. Every time you go back you get a different character.

Mia Pearlman's Voluta

VOLUTA, is a limited edition laser cut sculpture by Mia Pearlman, created for the show Slash: Paper Under the Knife at the Museum of Arts and Design.  The show runs from October 7, 2009 - April 4, 2010.

You can see more of Mia's amazing paper sculpture work (and a video on the making of Voluta) on her website.

Miss Katy's Paper Kitty

Illustrator and Automata engineer, Katy Hargrove, has announced that a paper model she designed was included in a Dark Stalkers Tribute book (have no idea what that is) BUT! I do know that Katy has made a nice sitting cat model/coin bank and has posted the template on her blog to download, print out to card stock, and use.

I first discovered Katy though her generous explanation of how she develops a paper prototype for her moving illustration Automata sculptures just like a friend would. I found part 1 and part 2 of her Works in Progress videos incredibly enlightening on the general mechanics involved in creating Automata. She doesn't just show us the finished model, she brings us along with her thought process and shows us what works, what doesn't, and why. So valuable.

She provides words to live by as well, My favorite from the clips:
"Work in small areas, don't overwhelm yourself with the whole thing."

I'm tapping my foot waiting for MORE from Miss Katy! Or maybe sitting smiling with my paws folded?

Why don't you Make Something Happy?

Rock Scissor Paper is a design studio with fun cards and paper products. They also have an enjoyable blog with projects, ideas, and a happy theme. Lucky for us, they also have  couple of free simple and happy paper downloads. Fun with Straws and a simple but cute birthday hat that matches their invitations!

Jelly Paper Toy Contest!

The Jelly Paper custom contest ends September 30th!  Get your free blank download here, and be creative!

Paper Moon Screen Print

Hope you don't mind a self serving post but I wanted to let you know I have a new limited edition screen print available in my shop. It was inspired by the old song Paper Moon. It's a 18x24 3 color screen print on chip board and is a limited edition of 200. Above is the assembled toy and below here is the flat print. If you'd like to check it out stop by my Big Cartel shop here.
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Classic Monster Series

More paper automata goodness from Flying Pig. Classic Monsters in transformable tombstones.
They all got their own way of boogieing down I think the Mummy has got the best move.
Grab 'em all and have your own Monster Mash. To see them in action and to order click here.

Cute Little Paper Toys from Toy Lava

How cute are these little downloads? I can't wait to make them and set them on my little studio shelf.  That little dog in the bike almost makes me want a puppy. Go get yours here.

LouLou and Tummie Toys!

LouLou and Tummie (A design duo in the Netherlands) have been posted here before, but their nifty site now has a bunch of free paper toy downloads. Have fun cutting and pasting!

Kiel Johnson

Kiel Johnson is an artist who has created some amazing paper and cardboard sculptures. Check out more of his work on his website, Hyperbole Studios.

Free Easy Paper Toys

These 5 fun and easy free downloadable paper crafts (courtesy of Fantastic Toys) might be perfect for kids and those who want a quick diversion. More designs are available for purchase in the Fantastic Toys Etsy shop!

Urban Paper hits Tokyo

Fellow papertoy artist Mckibillo (of NaniBird fame) is hosting an Urban Paper show in Tokyo. It will be at Café Pause in Ikebukuro and will run from Sept. 7th to the 20th. The show will feature paper work from many of the Artist featured in Urban Paper book. Check out this nifty poster design/papertoy Mckibillo designed for the occasion.
Sorry for the late notice!

Too Much Coffee

I love this funny new Automata From Rob Ives. You can get Too Much Coffee here from the flying pig website.

New automata from Cool 4 Cats

Reenact the disastrous voyage of the SS Cardboardia over and over again with this new automata from Cool 4 Cats. More info here.