Our story
Blanksie began with a simple belief: creativity should be easy, fun, and accessible to everyone. We’re Alex and Maggie Barker, two lifelong creatives who spent years designing for the worlds of tech, cosmetics, and travel.
Growing up, Maggie loved the paper-paste craft kits she bought at a local craft store. When she went searching for something similar for our kids, nothing existed. So she started experimenting in the kitchen, recreating the magic from her childhood one batch at a time.
What started as a family project grew into a creative tradition, and eventually into Blanksie. Today, our Paper-paste™ kits are designed to help families, artists, and curious makers slow down, explore, and enjoy the simple joy of crafting together.
Blanksie is here to spark imagination, inspire play, and bring a little bit of wonder back into everyday life.
Let’s make something amazing. 🎨✨
Our mission
At Blanksie, our mission is to make creativity accessible, joyful, and a little bit magical. We believe that everyone—kids, adults, seasoned artists, total beginners—deserves the chance to explore art in a way that feels fun, hands-on, and wonderfully imperfect. With our Paper-paste™ kits, we’re here to spark imagination, encourage playful making, and bring families, friends, and creators together through the simple joy of crafting.
Our values
Creativity for Everyone
Art isn’t exclusive. It’s not about skill level or fancy tools. If you have curiosity and a bit of imagination, you’re already an artist. We celebrate creators of all ages and all creative comfort zones.
Playful Exploration
We believe creativity thrives when you’re having fun. Our kits are designed to be hands-on, low-pressure, and open-ended—so you can make, experiment, and get a little messy along the way.
Connection Through Crafting
Some of the best memories are made around the table with the people you love. Blanksie helps families and friends slow down, create together, and share moments that feel cozy, meaningful, and screen-free.
Nostalgia, Reimagined
We honor the magic of childhood crafts by bringing them into the modern age. Thoughtful materials, fresh designs, and a revived version of Paper-paste™ make our kits feel both familiar and totally new.
Joy in the Details
From the colors we choose to the textures you’ll feel, every part of a Blanksie kit is crafted with care. We want each unboxing to spark excitement and each project to feel like a tiny creative adventure.
Simplicity & Accessibility
No complicated steps. No intimidating instructions. Just a straightforward, feel-good creative experience that anyone can enjoy.
