How was The Paper Song born?

The idea sprung to life while on a walk together on a sunny San Diego spring afternoon…just months after the pandemic hit. Uncertainty loomed. Travel and in-person contact became difficult at a time when we needed it more than ever.

We’d long known the intimate power of sending and receiving a greeting card. What a great way to show love, appreciation, gratitude, or even just joke around! What a great way to connect in a time when truly connecting was anything but easy.

The sun was shining bright on our afternoon stroll…but the brainstorm was brewing! Though we’d always worked together in our own businesses, we had a dream of combining Yumi’s artistry and Zack’s musicality. The Paper Song is this dream brought to life - physical and digital greeting cards that are artistically and musically personalized. The extra cool thing is that you’re part of the creation process!

From the falling-in-love chapter through the present day, art and music have always been a big part of our love story. Helping and connecting with others are also strong values of ours. The Paper Song checks all the boxes, and it’s here! (Though, yes, it did take a few years of waxing and waning to come to fruition).

We can’t wait to put our creativity to work for you! We know how stressful it is to find that perfect gift that’s truly unique and touching. This struggle to find that perfect gift that the recipient hasn’t yet received does not mean you aren’t thoughtful or loving. It’s just downright hard to find that ideal gift that truly means the world to the giftee. We promise you that whomever you gift one of our cards or projects to will not soon forget the way you made them feel. This is what The Paper Song is all about! And, that’s perfect timing for this quote we’ll leave for you: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” -Maya Angelou

We thank you for allowing us to be a part of your gifting journey. Let us know when you’re ready. This is going to be good!

-Yumi & Zack Owners of The Paper Song