I have always loved art and loved to draw. In high school, I began sending out annual Christmas cards featuring my work. Later, I began creating birthday, bridal and baby shower invitations, wedding programs and menus…but all for fun and all for family & friends.
Family, friends, and acquaintances would tell me that I should “do something” with my art. Sell it…send it to someone…bring it into a store…ANYTHING! “Thank you” was always my flattered response. Truthfully I wanted to, but didn’t know how to get started.

After a long time and A LOT of prayer, I started my own small business. It was time for me to finally follow my dreams! My dream continues to change and grow as my life takes many twists and turns. Although I began selling my prints as jennnymarie + CO, I recently changed my shop's name to Joyful Paper Works.

My hope is to inspire others with uplifting and joyful paper goods, sharing a little bit of faith and a little bit of fun. Thank you for stopping by!