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Unleash your creativity by exploring the vibrant world of pens, notebooks and more on World Stationery Day! Write it, sketch it, love it!
Get ready to let your creativity flow on World Stationery Day, celebrated every year on April 24. Did you know that stationery dates back to ancient Egypt, where papyrus, the first paper, was invented? Or that the word stationery comes from the Latin word 'stationarius' which refers to a bookseller's shop, which was usually located near a university? This exciting celebration embraces the joy of using pens, notebooks, and other stationery items to express your ideas, thoughts and feelings. From the finest calligraphy pens to the quirkiest notepads, this day is all about appreciating these tools that help bring our creativity to life. So grab your favorite pen, pick up that beautiful notebook and dive into the vibrant world of the written word!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>3000 BC</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Invention of Papyrus</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Ancient Egyptians invented the first paper, known as papyrus, which was used for writing.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>105 AD</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Invention of Paper</div><div class='timeline-text'>Paper was invented in ancient China by Cai Lun, an official in the Han Dynasty.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1440</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Printing Revolution</div><div class='timeline-text'>Johannes Gutenberg invents the printing press, changing the world of writing and stationery forever.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Emergence of Stylograph Pens</div><div class='timeline-text'>The invention of stylograph pens occurred during this century, making writing more accessible and convenient.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1981</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Launch of MS Word</div><div class='timeline-text'>Launch of Microsoft Word, digitizing the act of writing and changing the stationery landscape drastically.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First World Stationery Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first ever World Stationery Day was celebrated as part of National Stationery Week, appreciating the joy of using stationery items for creativity.</div></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Design your own stationery</h3><p class='facts-text'>Unleash your inner artist by designing your own unique set of stationery. This could include personalized letterheads, envelopes, or notepads. It's an excellent way to spend the day expressing creativity and making something you can use every day!</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Start a pen pal project</h3><p class='facts-text'>Remember the joy of receiving a letter in the mail? On World Stationery Day, start a pen pal project with friends or family from different parts of the world. It's a wonderful way to bridge distances and put the stationery to good use.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Take a calligraphy class</h3><p class='facts-text'>Celebrate the art of beautiful writing! Sign up for a calligraphy class and learn how to create gorgeous letterings. It's a therapeutic hobby that can improve your handwriting and concentration.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Host a stationery swap</h3><p class='facts-text'>Got way too many note pads, pens or washi tapes that you never got to use? Host a stationery swap party with your friends! It’s a fun way to exchange your unused items with something else you might need or like.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Dabble in bullet journaling</h3><p class='facts-text'>Bullet journaling is a perfect way to bring together your stationery passion and need for organization. This system uses sections to keep track of different aspects of your life. Take out those fineliners and stencils and start creating your own bullet journal!</p></div></div>
<div class='whywelove-item'><div class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Celebration of Creativity</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>World Stationery Day ushers us to express and celebrate our creativity. From designing our own set of stationery to starting a bullet journal, it allows us to unleash our hidden artistic talents and document our thoughts in a visually appealing way.</p></div></div><div class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Reconnects us with tradition</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>In the digital age where typing has superseded writing, World Stationery Day serves as a gentle reminder of the joy and importance of handwritten communication. Whether it’s reviving the lost art of letter writing through a pen pal project or learning classic calligraphy, this day acknowledges the value of personal touch in communication.</p></div></div><div class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Promotes sharing and sustainability</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>World Stationery Day encourages a spirit of sharing through activities such as stationery swap which helps in reducing waste and promotes reusability. It's not just fun but also an eco-friendly and sustainable approach towards our passion for stationery. </p></div></div>
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