Holiday Gifting Guide: Find the Perfect Magical Stationery for Everyone on Your List
The holiday season is upon us, and there’s nothing better than finding the perfect gift to bring joy to your loved ones. At Papel Arcano, we believe stationery is more than just a tool—it’s a way to express yourself and connect with others. We’ve curated a list of thoughtful gift ideas for every type of stationery lover in your life. Whether you're shopping for a creative crafter, a travel enthusiast, or a devoted reader, Papel Arcano has something special for everyone. Here’s your guide to enchanting holiday gifting. Happy shopping!
| For the Creative Crafter | For the Travel Enthusiast |
| For the Sleek Professional | For the Busy Student |
| For the Stationery Lover | For the Devoted Reader |
For the Creative Crafter
Brass Crafting & Drawing Stencils
Whether they love making bespoke invitations, decorating envelopes, or adding flair to letterheads, these versatile stencils from Another Studio are perfect for bringing artistic visions to life. Crafted from durable, corrosion-resistant brass, these stencils are both beautiful and functional. Between the intricate Art Nouveau design, the whimsical Botanical design, or the practical Wavy Ruler, all of these stencils inspire elegance and charm, making them ideal for crafters who adore timeless aesthetics. Plus, the compact size makes them easy to use and store, while the water-resistant material ensures they stay in pristine condition for years of creative projects. Our favorite is the peacock on the Art Nouveau stencil - a gorgeous touch to any paper crafts!
Alphabet & Number Stickers 3D Fun Mix
Bring a pop of fun and creativity to any crafting project with the Alphabet & Number Stickers 3D Fun Mix by Paperian. Available in a variety of colors, these vibrant, 3-D style stickers are perfect for adding a whimsical touch to scrapbooks, journals, DIY cards, and more. Or, use them for a pop of color in labeling or organizational projects!
MONO Air Touch Applicator & Aqua Liquid Glue
Every crafting project needs reliable tools, and the MONO Air Touch Applicator and Aqua Liquid Glue by Tombow deliver precision and ease. The MONO Air Touch Applicator features a smooth, mess-free tape adhesive perfect for layering paper, photos, and embellishments, while the Aqua Liquid Glue offers a dual-tip design for fine detail work or broad applications. Both adhesives are acid-free, ensuring your creations stay vibrant and intact over time. Whether they’re assembling intricate collages or working on handmade cards, these tools offer unparalleled control and clean results. A perfect stocking stuffer, they’re essential for any crafter's toolkit.
Crafting Stickers & Sticker Pincettes
Help the crafter in your life elevate their projects with the cutest crafting-themed stickers from STICKII Club and Painted Dots Washi Tape from Wednesday Co. Plus, precision Sticker Pincettes make it easy to place even the smallest stickers with accuracy. Whether they're decorating journals, creating custom gift wrap, or adding flair to scrapbooks, these tools ensure every detail is perfectly aligned. The combination of whimsical stickers and practical pincettes makes crafting more enjoyable and polished. It’s a thoughtful and functional gift that will inspire their creativity this holiday season!
For the Travel Enthusiast
Undated Diary & Travel-Sized Gel Pen
The Plepic Press Check Diary is the perfect planner for travelers with yearly overview pages, monthly and weekly pages, and convenient sections to list your goals or travel plans. With enough pages for 12 months, this undated planner can be started at any time of the year, and features a durable hard cover. Although this planner is available in pink, grey, or blue, the pink is our personal favorite to pair with the Uni-Ball One P gel pen! With its redesigned body for a more comfortable writing experience, this 0.5mm gel pen with a short, wide body is cutely travel-sized and ideal for longer writing sessions.
Organizational Sticker Book
The Jamstudio Sticker Book 01 Black is the ultimate sticker organizational tool for travel enthusiasts. With 12 sheets of plastic holders, each notebook has 48 total pockets, a zipper case, and bonus inside pockets. These sticker books keep your stickers and accessories neatly stored, and are easy to pull out of a suitcase or backpack for on-the-go journaling. Plus, the PVC cover with holographic glitter adds a touch of style and allows for personalization with photos and decorations.
Travel-Themed Stickers
And, if the traveler in your life has a sticker book, of course they need travel stickers to carry inside it! Suatelier's collection of travel-themed stickers includes the On the Road Label Stickers featuring a variety pack of vintage stamp-style stickers of various travel destinations. Or, their On Point series includes a ready-made collage pack of stickers and ephemera for several popular destinations, such as Seoul and Tokyo. These travel-themed sticker packs are super handy for traveling, and make travel journaling a breeze!
Photographer Memo Pad
Smile! The Nacoo Click Memo Pad is an adorable memo pad to jot down things you want to remember about trips, destinations, or iconic sights while on-the-go. Featuring a cute photographer doodle, this memo pad is easy to slip into a purse or bag while touring your favorite destinations, and is perfect for jotting down memories, events, and more with style. Make every trip memorable with Nacoo Click!
For the Sleek Professional
Extra-Long Grid Memo Pad
This Maruman Mnemosyne 3" x 7.8" Memo Pad features a grid layout with 5mm spacing, allowing for organized and precise note-taking. Its extra-long size makes it perfect for working professionals or remote workers to use at their desk as a running task list. The perforated pages make it convenient to take individual sheets or lists on-the-go as well. The sleek black cover matches any desk aesthetic, and the cover neatly folds back to lay flat on a desk. Help the sleek professional in your life stay organized and efficient with this professional memo pad.
Square Refillable Planner with Weekly Refill
For the professional who values style and organization, the Jamstudio Square Refillable Planner and Weekly Refill make the perfect gift. Compact and sleek, this A6-sized planner features a minimalist design with a functional flip cover that securely holds notes or business cards. The customizable 6-ring binder and variety of refill options allow them to tailor their planner to their needs, ensuring they stay on top of every meeting, deadline, and project. The weekly refill pack offers a clean layout with daily planning on one side and grid paper on the other, perfect for brainstorming or taking detailed notes. It’s a sophisticated yet practical tool for anyone looking to streamline their professional routine with a touch of elegance.
Stylish Workday Accessories
Looking for the perfect gift for the professional in your life who values both style and functionality? These sleek tools are designed to enhance their workday with elegance and precision.
- The Midori A7 Sticky Memo Pad Dot Grid is an ideal gift for the busy professional who’s always jotting down ideas or to-do lists. Its compact design and sticky backing make it easy to place on a planner, laptop, or desk, while the dot grid layout ensures their notes stay neat and structured.
- Mistakes don’t stand a chance with the Midori Correction Tape, available in white or cream. This thoughtful gift is perfect for the detail-oriented professional who needs clean and polished documents. Its compact size fits easily into a pencil case or desk drawer, and its precise application makes corrections effortless and seamless.
- Consider gifting a pen like the Zebra bLen Emulsion Ink Pen, which offers a smooth, stress-free writing experience thanks to its innovative, noise-reducing design. Sleek and understated, it’s perfect for professionals who value functionality without sacrificing style.
- If they enjoy accessories with a bit of personality, the Ohto Horizon GS01 Needle Point Pen in Blue is an excellent choice. Its refined design, smooth gel ink, and precise 0.7mm tip make it perfect for taking detailed notes or sketching ideas, all while adding a subtle pop of color to their workday.
These carefully selected gifts combine functionality and sophistication, making them the perfect tools to elevate any professional’s workspace.
For the Busy Student
Vibrant Study Tools
Help the students in your life stay on top of their studies with tools that bring both functionality and a touch of fun to their academic routine. These thoughtfully designed gifts are perfect for keeping their notes organized and visually engaging.
- The Iconic Index Highlighter Stickers in POP Summer Color or POP Blossom Color make an excellent gift for students who need to keep track of key information. These vibrant, slim stickers are perfect for marking important passages in textbooks or planners, with bold summer-inspired hues that make finding notes a breeze. With 8 colors and plenty of sheets, this is a gift they’ll use all semester long.
- Calm and Subtle Organization: For students who prefer a more understated aesthetic, the Iconic Index Highlighter Short Blur Stickers in Forest Colors offer earthy, nature-inspired tones that add gentle emphasis to their notes. These semi-transparent stickers are perfect for highlighting without overwhelming their text, and their varying widths ensure a precise fit for any note or margin.
These practical yet stylish highlighter stickers help busy students stay focused and organized while adding a pop of personality to their study materials.
Colorful Loose Leaf Binder
For students juggling notes, assignments, and projects, the Kokuyo Campus Slide Loose Leaf Binder is the perfect gift to help them stay organized with ease and style. This innovative binder features a unique sliding tab mechanism, making it quick and hassle-free to add or rearrange pages. Preloaded with everything they need to get started—index pages, dividers with colorful tabs, lined paper, and a clear pocket—this binder makes it easy for students to hit the ground running. Holding up to 100 sheets of B5 paper, it’s large enough to manage multiple subjects while staying lightweight and portable. Available in stylish blue, pink, or clear, it’s a gift that blends functionality with a personal touch
Daily Productivity Planner & Colorful Gel Pens
Help the student in your life take control of their day with the Plepic - Press Time Notes 03 Alarm in Perfume. Shaped like a classic alarm clock, this planner lets them map out 24 hours of productivity, with space to prioritize their top three daily objectives for maximum focus. Ideal for keeping on a desk during study sessions, it’s a unique and practical way to stay organized. Pair it with the Kokuyo 0.5mm Gel Pen, available in sleek shades like canyon clay and dusty olive, for smooth, precise writing that makes taking notes a pleasure. Together, these tools make thoughtful gifts for students who are balancing busy schedules with big goals.
Study Stickers
Make studying a little more fun for the student in your life with Suatelier In the Library Stickers and Suatelier Daily Plan Stickers. The In the Library Stickers feature charming illustrations of cozy library-inspired designs, perfect for decorating planners, notebooks, or study materials with a touch of personality. The Daily Plan Stickers combine functionality with flair, offering labels that make organizing tasks, schedules, and goals easy and visually appealing. These stickers are a great way to encourage creativity while helping students stay on track. Practical and fun, they’re the perfect small gift to brighten up their study routine.
For the Stationery Lover
Midori MD Notebooks & Notebook Covers
The Midori MD Notebooks are the perfect gift for the stationery lover in your life who values simplicity, functionality, and quality. Made in Japan and renowned for their award-winning design, these notebooks provide an unparalleled writing experience with their fountain-pen-friendly, bleed-resistant, and feather-resistant paper. Available in A5 and A6 sizes, they come in a range of formats including Blank, Grid, and, in A5, Frame. Each notebook features a lay-flat thread binding, ensuring ease of use whether for sketching, journaling, or organizing thoughts.
For an extra touch of care, pair it with a Midori Notebook Cover to protect their notebook while enhancing its elegance. The covers are available in clear, making them a stylish and practical addition for decorating with stickers. Together, these thoughtful gifts create an exceptional writing set for those who truly cherish high-quality stationery
Charming Midori Pocket Diaries
For the stationery enthusiast in your life, the Midori 2025 Pocket Diary Mini - Cats and Slim - Dogs offer a perfect blend of functionality and charm. These pocket diaries are more than just planners—they’re a celebration of adorable design and thoughtful organization.
- Mini - Cats: Featuring whimsical illustrations by artist Sayo Koizumi, the mini diary embraces the theme "The Mysteries of Cats." It includes monthly block layouts for January 2025 through March 2026, allowing for quick schedule management. Lightweight and portable, it’s perfect for jotting down appointments and reminders while showcasing delightful feline artwork on every page.
- Slim - Dogs: Designed for dog lovers, this slim diary offers the same practicality with a sleeker profile. Its monthly block layout lets users track their schedules at a glance, while the slim format fits easily into bags or pockets. The charming illustrations of playful pups add a cheerful touch to their planning routine.
Both diaries include extras like memo pages and a “My Memories” section for recording personal highlights, making them unique keepsakes. Whether they’re fans of cats or dogs, these diaries are gifts that turn everyday planning into something joyful and inspiring.
Gorgeous and Witchy Open Sea Notebooks
Give the stationery lover in your life tools that are not only beautiful but deeply inspiring. The Open Sea Design Co. Ferox Femina Notebook is perfect for those who express themselves through bold words and strong convictions. Its stunning red cover with gold foil accents makes it an ideal space for capturing personal stories, reflections, or creative musings. Compact and stylish, this notebook is as empowering as it is practical.
For those who love minimalist planning, the Open Sea Luminaries Weekly Planner offers an undated format, giving them the flexibility to start anytime. With dedicated sections for daily tasks and weekly goals, this planner is both simple and effective, catering to busy schedules without overwhelming. Its sleek black board cover, accented with gold and silver foil, adds a sophisticated touch, making it as much a statement piece as a tool for organization.
Both items make thoughtful, distinctive gifts for stationery enthusiasts who appreciate quality and meaning in every page.
And of course, stickers!
No gift for a stationery lover is complete without stickers! Papel Arcano has a huge variety of stickers, sticker sheets, washi tapes, and more to cater to any aesthetic. Suatelier's collection of cute mini-stickers are perfect for creating scenes and decorating notebooks. Or, check out some of the themed sticker sheets from STICKII Club, ideal for bullet journals, travel journals, or collages!
For the Devoted Reader
Book Tracker & Precision Gel Pen
Celebrate the book lover in your life with gifts that make their reading experience even more enjoyable. The Paperian “It’s a Book Tracker” is a compact and stylish way for readers to record their literary adventures. With sections to log book titles, authors, start and finish dates, and page counts, it’s perfect for keeping track of reading goals. The back of each page offers space for reflections and favorite quotes, creating a personalized keepsake for every book they finish. Its built-in bookmark function ensures they never lose their place, making it a functional and heartfelt gift.
Pair it with the Uni-Ball Signo RT 1 0.38mm Gel Pen, a precision tool for capturing thoughts and notes. Its smooth, water- and fade-resistant ink is perfect for journaling or annotating favorite passages. The sleek design in black, red, or blue with a soft grip makes it as comfortable as it is reliable—a great companion for any reading or writing task.
These gifts are sure to delight the avid reader who treasures their books and the moments they spend with them.
Vintage Ticket Bookmarks & Bookshelf Washi Tape
For avid readers and travel enthusiasts, bookmarks can be more than just a place holder; they’re a statement of style. This Ticket Bookmark Set captures this perfectly, combining functionality with a nostalgic nod to vintage ticket designs. Shaped like a classic ticket stub with six unique designs, these bookmarks are crafted from high-quality, durable material, ensuring they stand the test of time without fraying or bending easily. Their sleek, slim profile makes it easy to slip between pages without damaging them, while their playful ticket-inspired design brings a touch of adventure to every reading session. The Be on D - Ticket Bookmark Set makes each page feel like a new journey for the devoted reader in your life!
Pair these bookmarks with a unique vintage style washi tape from CoraCreaCrafts. The Mystery Washi Tape features a mysterious, vintage-style bookshelf embellished with various novels, perfect for readers decorating their book journals!
Literary Sticker Sets & Gold Stars for Book Journaling
Help the book lover in your life elevate their journaling with charming sticker sets that bring their literary experiences to life. The Nacoo - Mood Sticker #3 Reading (2 Pack) features elegant illustrations of women reading, perfect for decorating pages with a serene, literary vibe. These stickers are ideal for marking favorite novels or creating themed journal spreads, and with two sheets included, they’ll have plenty to use across their collection.
The STICKII Club Antique Library Sticker Sheet adds a nostalgic touch to any book journal. This beautifully designed set showcases antique books, from Shakespearean classics to vintage novels, making it a perfect choice for readers who appreciate timeless stories and old-world charm.
For a simple yet impactful touch, the Suatelier Plain.05 Gold Stars are a delightful way to rate books directly in their journal. These minimalistic, shiny gold stickers add elegance while helping readers track their opinions at a glance.
These thoughtful accessories are perfect for the book enthusiast who loves to document their reading journey in style.
Cozy & Delightful Croissant Candle
Every reading nook deserves a candle that enhances the cozy ambiance, and the Croissant Candle by Wednesday Co. is as delightful as it is unique. Hand-poured in The Bronx, NYC, and meticulously hand-painted, each croissant candle is a one-of-a-kind piece that adds warmth and charm to any book lover’s space. While designed primarily for decoration, it can be burned, making it perfect for those special moments when they want to infuse their space with a gentle glow.
Made from soy wax and featuring a natural cotton braided wick, this candle pairs beautifully with the tranquility of a quiet reading session. Its authentic, freshly baked croissant look makes it a playful yet elegant addition to a reader’s bookshelf or side table. A gift like this is sure to make their reading corner even more inviting.
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Papel Arcano offers a curated collection of stationery that feels like magic. Specializing as an Asian stationery store, Papel Arcano has unique treasures from brands from Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, as well as small artists and independent creators. This holiday season, share the magic of thoughtful, unique gifts that inspire creativity and joy. Whatever type of person you are shopping for, Papel Arcano has the perfect stationery gift to make their holiday season special. Shop in-store or online today to discover the magic!
To read more about Papel Arcano, check out our blog post, "Papel Arcano: Unique Stationery Store Near Chicago Coming Soon!" And to meet the magic behind the shop, learn more about owner and entrepreneur Jack Saucedo in our blog post, "Grand Opening: Meet the Magic Behind Papel Arcano."