On Paper

Columbus, United States

4.5

20 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 614-424-6617
Website:
www.onpaper.com
Address:
737 N High St, Columbus, OH, 43215
Short North
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
1.3 miCOTA 82,80
1.4 miMack Hall
1.9 miCABS North Dorms
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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
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Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Dogs Allowed
Yes

Today

Today –
Local time (Columbus) 08:09 Monday, 2 June 2025

Business hours

Monday –
Tuesday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday –

Description

Specialties

On Paper specializes in — you guessed it — PAPER!

For more nearly 20 years we have specialized in handcrafted, custom wedding invitations. Many are made in-​house and are exclusive to On Paper. We also represent more than 30 designers and letterpress studios. If you have an idea for the perfect invitation, or, you want to print your own design — we can make it happen.

If you love paper– we are THE shop in town to visit, and we dare say, to feed your paper addiction! You’ll find exquisite greeting cards, paper — from the most decorative to the most basic, along with stationery sets, writing acoutrements, sealing wax, pens, journals and photo albums.

We are also one of the finest gift shops in the Short North. Our shop is carefully curated to reward the senses: a delightful selection in an overflowing emporium filled with hand crafted jewelry, small batch candles and perfumes and soaps, that are all sourced and selected for their exceptional quality and beauty.

History

Established in 1997.

On Paper — a lifestyle brand specializing in wedding invitations, couture stationery and unique gifts opened in 1997. On Paper has since become a leading shopping destination for in the Midwest, with a reach that stretches nationwide through our website and recognition in national magazines.

We have been part of the Short North community for almost 20 years and are grateful to the many customers that have shown their loyalty and support since the beginning. We love sharing our passion for beautiful small luxuries and fostering the lost art of communication through the written word.

Meet the Business Owner

Joan S.

Business Owner

I moved to Columbus from NYC to work in visual merchandising and store design for The Limited Inc. After seven great years it was time to strike out on my own– to build the dream store I had envisioned for so long. Sink or swim, I bet the farm — and — happily the store was an instant success. As it turned out, a whole lot of people love paper as much as I do!

As we approach our 20th year On Paper continues to evolve offering new product categories such as jewelry, fragrances and home décor. The paper industry has certainly changed, but in many ways, On Paper is much the same. I can honestly say… I love paper as much as I did on Day 1 and our selection of vintage style objets, many hand made by incredibly talented artisans, continue to inspire me each and every day.

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20 reviews of On Paper

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Place rating: 5
New York, NY
I ordered my wedding invitation from here and they turned out amazing! I did a lot of price comparisons and found On Paper was on the lower end. I worked with Michelle and she was great! I never felt pressured and she really worked with my budget! Michelle had some great ideas and was very professional. I would highly recommend using On Paper for your invitations. You won’t be disappointed!
And the store is super cute and they have the best greeting cards in town!
Place rating: 5
Pickerington, OH
Adorable store with great cards. I needed to find a great card for my two girlfriends who were getting married and I found the perfect Mrs. and Mrs. card there. I also found a great card to send to an out of town friend that was Cbus themed. My go-​to place now for unique greeting cards.
Place rating: 5
New York, NY
An absolutely beautiful store with wonderful stationery, gift wrap, jewelry, and letterpress art to offer. The sweet girl working there the day I went in (I wish I had gotten her name!) was incredibly helpful and looked like she enjoyed helping, which is so important.
I purchased two lovely letterpress and hand painted prints, which I can’t wait to hang up in my living room! I would have purchased even more if the prices on some of their things had been lower. But don’t let that deter you — you definitely are paying the right price for what you get here!
I’m from out of town and can’t wait to purchase more from their online store!
Place rating: 5
Columbus, OH
I’m a consultant and it is our custom to send our most valued clients handwritten thank you cards. Not knowing where to go, I searched Unilocal and found On Paper was highly recommended. To say the least, I was blown away by the variety and selection of quality card-​stock and envelopes. The earth-​tones I like the best. You wound not believe how many compliments I received– classy!
Place rating: 4
Columbus, OH
I don’t how know how many adorable things fit into this tiny shop. I’ve bough dozens of greeting cards here, as well as lovely stationary. I found the perfect gift here when a friend moved to Paris for grad school — stationary and sealing wax with a stamp. Très belle! :P
You can also expect great staff on your next visit. Michelle Lawrence, the store manager, is fantastic. She recently resolved a communication issue in a very professional manner. Be advised that their return policy states that no paper materials can be exchanged or return. Purchase carefully, people.
Place rating: 4
Dublin, OH
Professional, knowledgeable staff, that are willing to help at several different price points. Plus the manager is a Flyer Alumni so that’s pretty cool ! They have lots of different things that are pre-​made, and ready to go, as well as tons of artsy little items you can make on your own, or set up an appointment for something more custom.
For sure a place to go for a quick gift idea. This store makes me wish that letter writing was still a thing to do, and little notes were as popular. That being said, I am sure my wallet will thank me for my mostly electronic communication.
Place rating: 4
Columbus, OH
This store is full of stuff that I want to buy but really don’t need. I always wish writing actual letters to people was the main way to stay in touch – because I would love to have stationary, cards, letters, stamps, etc, but in this day and age, we just don’t do that anymore. So buying that sort of stuff just isn’t what I should be spending my money on.
For the occasional card, this is a great place to go. I bought a few vintage looking «Greetings from Columbus!» postcards that I might send out. I also got a Christmas present here.
It’s a cute place, definitely worth looking at. It’s definitely a cool place to look at if you’re planning a wedding – you can get your invites here, table name cards, etc. I’m sure they make a killing from weddings and other like events.
Place rating: 5
Columbus, OH
On Paper will always serve as my reminder of how a handwritten card, note or letter is one of the nicest things to give… or receive. The unique variations on theme with cards throughout the seasons and holidays is terrific. I found some unique themed note cards to send friends and family. You’ll find that On Paper can also create almost any kind of stationery, package and such.
Another «mikey-​likey» is wrapping papers. On Paper has single sheet paper that will add character and Oooooo-​Power to any gift you give. Wax stamps, address stamps and nifty, interesting writing tools are there, too.
On Paper also has memory book helpers such as photo tabs you can paste to pages. And plenty of color writing supplies.
The store is a great place to catch up with old-​fashioned writing. Everyone deserves a note or letter sometime. On Paper can make you a superstar among family and friends. Drop ‘em a line soon.
Place rating: 3
Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous paper, yes. Expensive, a bit. Slightly snooty customer service, you bet. I came in to look at wedding invitation samples to which I was met with a «*sigh*… over here.» I was handed 4 HUGE binders full of samples. They didn’t ask me what I was looking for or my style or if they could help. They just propped me down in front of the binders and told to go.
I felt really lost and came up with a few things I kinda liked, but nothing I was really amazed with.
I came back on a second occasion to buy supplies to make invites for a bridal shower. I was met with the same «sigh, ok well what do you want?» I explained and they ended up having to custom order something for me which again was met with quite the «this is such an inconvenience» face.
I think this store is gorgeous inside and out and the quality of the products really can’t be beat. But the customer service was so disappointing, I can’t say I’d go back and be convinced to spend this much on paper.
Place rating: 5
Columbus, OH
One of my favorite stores!
Usually go there to get nice envelopes and sometimes paper. Great selection of both plus nice jewerly and other things. Service is perfect as well.
Place rating: 5
Columbus, OH
I am completely enamored by everything in this little gem of a store. It’s jam-​packed with all things lovely, semi-​useful but hardly essential, including: stamps, stationery, wrapping paper, candles, perfume, and perhaps my favorite — adorable, unique jewelry that’s dainty and totally me.
The service was spectacular. Who knew I needed suggestions on which perfume to smel? (She helped me avoid the ones that could potentially make me cringe and upchuck my dinner. The assistance was appreciated.) I also saw they do custom invites. Can’t wait to revive my crafty inner self and get back in here!
Place rating: 5
Geneva, IL
I took my younger son to On Paper yesterday and we had a very positive shopping experience. My 13 year old was able to get a unique and unexpected gift for his 21 year old brother (a map of the london tube, a union jack, and another poster). The staff was very helpful and friendly.
Place rating: 5
Laguna Hills, CA
When American Greetings and Hallmark don’t cut it.
When you want quality over quantity.
When you need top-​notch stationary.
When you want to show someone that you actually care about what you write on.
When I visited, I left with a box of letter-​pressed thank you cards.
Definitely worth a visit.
Place rating: 4
Columbus, OH
What a beautiful, precious store!
Before moving to Columbus, I worked for a stationery publishing company that aspired to be in stores like On Paper. I know my paper stationery products, believe me. It seems that everything they have there is beautifully selected, well designed, high quality product.
Prices are what you might expect for such a specialty store. It’s not too expensive, but it’s definitely not inexpensive.
I know this will sound strange, but their selection of fountain pens is really good, too, and very reasonably priced (for fountain pens).
Full disclosure, my sister-​in-​law used to work there, but no longer does.
Place rating: 4
Leesburg, VA
We ordered our wedding invitations here. We chose one of On Paper’s designs and the price was very good. They turned out beautifully and everyone has commented on how much they liked our invitations. Now, it is possible they are just saying that since you’re supposed to ooh and aah over all aspects of a friend’s wedding, but since I love our invitations I’ll take it as a sincere compliment and give the kudos to On Paper! Another bonus was that the staff were nice to us even after they had our money which has not been my experience with other wedding vendors.
The experience with the staff when we picked out our invitations was a little odd. They are not over the top, which I appreciate, but also came off as a little cold. I appreciated that they did not attempt to up-​sell us too much, but my fiancé was expecting more high pressure sales. Maybe he was surprised because all other wedding vendors try to convince you of everything else you «need» to make your wedding day perfect?
I’m not typically in the high end paper market and had planned to order wedding invitations online at one of those discount shops, but am very glad we went to On Paper. We got a great product! And if I am in the market for more high end paper products, I’ll definitely be back!
Place rating: 4
Groveport, OH
I love paper. Being down in the Short North area yesterday, I had to stop by and get my fix!
For people who like to write, this is a great place find beautiful and creative stationary pieces. I still write handwritten thank you notes (might be a residual effect of not being able to get my Christmas or Birthday presents until thank yous were in the mail) and their pre-​printed thank you notes are an inexpensive way to say the standard thank you and they have the piecemeal components to make some pretty spectacular and memorable ones.
In an age where letter writing is a lost art, it nice to come in here and be surrounded by people who still appreciate writing!
Place rating: 4
Los Angeles, CA
I need some supplies, and asked for recommendations from one of my college BFFs who would undoubtedly know where to send me. She gave me a short list, but learning what i needed, said to definitely come here.
it was just what i needed — big selection of any kind of paper, journal, writing instrument, and other little doodad you could possibly want. i needed no 9 envelopes, they had about a million different colors.
this place is definitely worth stopping in and browsing, although i know if it were me i wouldnt be able to just browse without buying a bunch of things i managed to convince myself i needed! super-​helpful staff, and overall just a great resource for any stationery, paper, or other writing-​related needs. i love email and texting as much as the next person for convenience, but nothing beats a hand-​written letter on beautiful stock.
one thing to note — 5 dollar credit card minimum. i had to buy extras of what i was looking for to top 5 bones, but im glad i did because i needed them.
Place rating: 4
Columbus, OH
I needed some new stationary the other day so it was into On Paper again. I never leave disappointed, but this time I was close.
I had simple criteria — ivory or slightly off-​white paper, slightly smaller than 8″ x 11″ with matching envelopes. First I was shown the pre-​boxed Crane sets that you can find pretty much anywhere. Nice, but not over the top. Then we looked at a little nicer stuff that you have buy by the piece but that still didn’t grab me, and then she brought out the pimp shit! It had unfinished edges and was ridiculously thick, both the paper itself and the fibers it is made from, but not so thick that the paper looses its translucent qualities rendering the watermark (in Italian) useless.
«This is my new stationary!» I exclaim.
«This is not in stock in the size you want,» I learn a few moments later.
So it looks like the next 15 notes I write to friends or loved ones is going to be on cream colored Crane paper trimmed in blue. Mark my words, though, I WILL have that paper…
Place rating: 5
Columbus, OH
This, for an artist, is like walking in to mecca. An expensive mecca where you can buy icons of worship. Admittedly the store itself can be a little overstimulating, especially if you really love things like this. I suggest deep breaths. In through the nose, out through the mouth.
If it weren’t enough to have a flawless inventory, they have some of the best staff i’ve come across in a long while. When I peeked my head in to the room that isn’t divided off but doesn’t quite look like the store (its at the back of the store) one of the employees playfully nudged me in and was showing me their books of stationary (full well knowing that I wasn’t a potential customer in that way, and that I just appreciated beauty). I think she enjoyed having someone be as gleeful over great design as she was.
As if that’s not enough, the interior design of the place is absolutely perfect. Its a very vintage look, with rough once painted wood floors and tastefully antiqued boxes and furniture. All in all, it really pulls the store together in a way that an ultra chic design wouldn’t.
Now if only I had a reason to use everything there.
Place rating: 5
Columbus, OH
As a writer, I often have a hard time connecting with a screen. For the longest time, I could only write with pencil on paper; it just felt more intimate to me. I would write entire term papers on lined notebook paper then type them afterward to create a first draft. Then, I would have to print that draft and handwrite the edits before going back to the screen to make corrections. I remember one paper I wrote like this ended up being over thirty typed pages long, which was nearly a whole notebook full of college ruled sheets.
Needless to say, I love On Paper. They have plenty of journals, great for collecting your thoughts or beginning a sketchbook. Their stationary is very cute. I’m utterly in love with some of their contemporary designs. I always feel like sending someone a message on original stationary is a tiny gift, way better than email. You can buy scented stationary and stationary with unique folds. On Paper will also personalize your stationary for you.
The greeting cards are equally admirable. I was never into greeting cards really but bought them out of obligation. That is until I started dating my boyfriend, who is the KING of greeting cards. He finds cards so touching that they never fail to make me cry. I was inspired to step up my game.
You can get anything you need in any color. And if you’re in to scrapbooking or decorative papers, you’re going to need to stop by.
Earlier this year, On Paper began selling a line of post consumer recycled paper. The paper comes from the Green Paper Company. I am in love with the textures.
All the bells and whistles that go along with stationary are wrapped up at On Paper too. You can find paperclips, pens, postcards, and doo dads galore.
They offer custom printing, design, calligraphy, and gift wrapping, and they hold workshops on paper arts.