Bringing Home the Goods: Two Hands Paperie Boulder, CO

Come with me to Boulder, Colorado where Mom, Tracey and I spent some time before my classes in Fort Collins.

Two Hands Paperie-Are you a paper artist? A book artist? A mixed media artist? Someone who loves color, pattern, shape and texture? This store is a must for you! The ferris wheel above holds postcards and actually spins. There are treasures of inspiration tucked into every corner!

 

I forgot to take photos at Piece, Love and Chocolate so this is a few doors down and a cute substitute. It's hard to resist the chocolate smell that filled Two Hands Paperie. Their chocolate chip cookies are a must (but pass on the one with frosting/filling. Just get a plain old chocolate chip cookie and preferably one for each hand.)

 

Trident Books-Where I can ask about a Noam Chomsky book behind the register and oogle gorgeous art books at the same time? Great bookstore!

 

Boulder Books-Three floors of books. We didn't trek through each section spending most of our time in the art area. It is quite fun to browse and see what they have each time I'm in the area. The workers are always very helpful and friendly.

 

Red Letter Books was another store that was fun to dig through the piles. I was psyched to find a film section right next to art! I could have spent a bit longer in there but we were hungry after our long drive (and chocolate cookies don't fill you up completely.)

An after hours shot of Bliss which we popped into. I always love Mom and Pop Gift shops that are as pretty inside as they look on the outside.

We were hungry and trying to decide where to go. A Google search brought up Foolish Craig's Cafe. With art on the walls, waiters who take the time to talk to you and the best food that I've had in awhile, we made the perfect choice. I'm definitely going back here the next time I'm in Boulder!

 

Here are the goodies that I found at Two Hands Paperie. The cards are gifties. Tracey talked me into the pencils (after I talked her into a white pencil.) I wish that I had bought more of the metallic tape especially the gold. I am in love with it. I haven't tried the chalk marker that is more like a water soluble crayon than a marker but as soon as I do (and if I love it) you will hear.

Thanks for trekking along with me on my adventure! I had a great time teaching in Fort Collins. HUGE thanks to my Colorado art friends. You guys truly rock and I always love my time there. I'll sound like Romper Room if I start naming names but you know who you are. My only complaint is that the time goes by too fast! As always, thank you to Tracey for all of her hard work and dedication (and to her family for sharing their home with us.)

You can see some of my WIP (work in progress) shots along with some snow and mountain shots over on my Instagram feed.

Next stop (this weekend) is Northern California! 

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Updated:
Part Two of this post, the Book Edition is here.