About Stamperia Our Way
Our Way is a coordinated papercraft collection from Stamperia—one of Europe's most celebrated papercraft brands, renowned for sophisticated design aesthetic, premium-quality materials and design-led creative tools. The Our Way collection brings together everything a modern crafter needs—background papers, pre-assembled journals, ready-to-use ephemera and precision stencils—within a single, cohesive design world.
Every product in the range shares the same coordinated Our Way palette and aesthetic, making it easy to mix and match formats, combine embellishments with papers, and layer stencilled texture over coordinated backgrounds without any colour or design conflict. The result is a collection that works as a complete creative system—from first background to final embellishment—whilst each product stands beautifully on its own for focused, single-format projects.
Stamperia's commitment to premium quality runs throughout. Papers are 190–220gsm premium weight and acid-free for archival standards. Journals are pre-assembled with mixed page types to eliminate prep work. Ephemera is self-adhesive for mess-free application. Stencils are thick, transparent and durable for repeated use across countless creative sessions.
Choose the Right Our Way Format
If you're making full-page scrapbook layouts | 12×12 Double-Sided Backgrounds Pad (SBBL115) If you're art journaling at full size | Our Way Junk Journal A4 (SBJK30) If you're art journaling on the go or card-making | Our Way Junk Journal Focus Points A5 (SBJKS09) If you're adding ready-made embellishments | Our Way Ephemera (DFLCT91 — approx 45 self-adhesive pieces) If you're adding texture & background detail | Our Way Street Map Stencil (KSTD225) or Tickets Stencil (KSTDL179) If you're building a complete coordinated project | Combine papers, journals, ephemera and stencils together
Project Inspiration
Scrapbook Layouts & Memory Keeping
Use the 12×12 Double-Sided Backgrounds Pad as full-page scrapbook backgrounds and focal layers. Layer coordinating designs, mat photographs with complementary papers, and apply stencilled texture using the Street Map or Tickets stencil for added depth. Finish with Our Way Ephemera pieces as self-adhesive focal embellishments for cohesive, professionally layered layouts.
Art Journaling & Mixed Media
The Our Way Junk Journal (A4) and Focus Points (A5) are pre-assembled for immediate art journaling—220gsm cardstock backgrounds handle mixed media techniques beautifully, whilst die-cut pages provide ready-to-use focal elements. Add stencilled texture with pastes, inks or paints, and finish with self-adhesive ephemera for richly layered, coordinated journal pages without any prep work.
Card-Making Collections
Cut 12×12 background papers to card base sizes, or use the A5 Focus Points journal at card-making scale. Apply stencilled detail to card fronts, add ephemera pieces as focal toppers, and use die-cut journal elements as layering accents. The coordinated Our Way palette creates beautifully unified card collections with professional, design-led finishes.
Junk Journaling & Book Construction
The pre-assembled Our Way Junk Journals work as complete standalone junk journal projects or as a coordinated supply of premium materials for custom journal builds. Deconstruct pages for use across separate projects, or work directly into the bound journal for a complete creative journey from cover to cover.
Mixed Media Artwork
Combine Our Way papers, journal pages, ephemera and stencilled texture for richly layered mixed media compositions. Use stencils with texture paste for dimensional backgrounds, layer papers and ephemera for visual depth, and build compositions that celebrate Stamperia's sophisticated European design aesthetic across cards, layouts and dimensional artwork.
Tips & Techniques
Layering Stencils Over Coordinated Papers
Our Way stencils are designed to integrate with the collection's design world. Apply stencil texture over coordinating background papers using texture paste for dimensional raised effects, or inks for defined printed patterns. The Street Map stencil works beautifully as full-background texture, whilst the elongated Tickets stencil is ideal for border and edge work on layouts and cards.
Making the Most of Pre-Assembled Journals
The Our Way Junk Journals eliminate prep work by combining cardstock, die-cut pages and (in the A4 version) adhesive stickers in one bound format. Work directly into the journal as a complete project, or deconstruct and use the individual pages as a coordinated supply of premium materials for cards, layouts and separate mixed media artwork—both approaches deliver professional results.
Using Self-Adhesive Ephemera Efficiently
Our Way Ephemera (approximately 45 pieces) is self-adhesive—no glue required. Plan placement before peeling, as the adhesive holds firmly once applied. Use larger pieces as primary focal points and smaller pieces as supporting accents and layered detail. For frequently handled projects, additional adhesive can be applied to larger pieces for extra security.
Working With 220gsm Cardstock
The 220gsm cardstock in Our Way journals and die-cut pages is a premium weight that handles mixed media techniques well. Light ink work, stamping, collage layering and sparse wet media application all work beautifully. For heavy wet media techniques, test a small area first or apply sparingly to maintain page integrity.
Combining A4 and A5 Journal Formats
The A4 Junk Journal (SBJK30) and A5 Focus Points (SBJKS09) are natural companions. Use the A4 for full-size art journaling and the A5 for portable work, card-making scale projects and on-the-go creativity. Both share the same coordinated Our Way design world, so projects across both formats maintain perfect aesthetic cohesion.
Caring for Your Stencils
Wash Our Way stencils immediately after each use before colour or paste dries. Rinse with warm water and gentle soap if needed. The thick, durable construction resists warping, but prompt cleaning maintains clarity and extends the stencil's lifespan—ensuring crisp, consistent impressions across countless creative sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do all Our Way products coordinate together?
Yes. Every product in the Our Way collection shares the same coordinated Stamperia design world and palette. Papers, journals, ephemera and stencils all work together seamlessly—combine any products from the range with confidence for unified, professionally coordinated projects.
Q: What's the difference between the A4 Junk Journal and the A5 Focus Points journal?
The A4 Junk Journal (SBJK30) is full-size with 16 pages combining cardstock, adhesive stickers and cut-outs. The A5 Focus Points (SBJKS09) is a new, compact format with 16 pages combining 8 cardstock backgrounds and 8 die-cut pages—all at 220gsm. Choose A4 for full-size art journaling; choose A5 for portable work and card-making scale projects.
Q: What paper weights are used across the collection?
The 12×12 Backgrounds Pad is 190gsm, whilst the Junk Journals and Focus Points use 220gsm cardstock for backgrounds and die-cut pages. The A4 Junk Journal also includes 120gsm adhesive sticker pages. All paper weights are premium quality and acid-free for archival standards.
Q: Are Our Way papers acid-free?
Yes. All papers in the Our Way collection are acid-free, meeting archival quality standards for scrapbooking, memory keeping and heirloom projects—ensuring your finished creative work preserves its colour vibrancy and structural integrity for years to come.
Q: Can I use the stencils with texture paste and wet media?
Yes. Our Way stencils are compatible with texture pastes, inks, paints and other mixed media mediums. The thick, durable construction resists warping under wet paste application. Wash the stencil immediately after each use before the medium dries to maintain clarity and longevity.
Q: Is the ephemera self-adhesive?
Yes. Our Way Ephemera (DFLCT91) features a self-adhesive backing—simply peel and stick directly to your project. No additional glue is required, making it ideal for quick embellishment, on-the-go crafting and mess-free creative sessions. Approximately 45 pieces are included.
