Pedaling Paper

Pedaling Paper is a small-batch artisan brand based in Santa Barbara, founded by artist Barbara T. Booth. The business creates handmade paper, greeting cards, gifts, bowls, and art, using recycling and repurposing to transform materials into distinctive pieces. Its handmade paper contains at least 85% recycled or shredded paper and cotton rag for strength, and may incorporate locally sourced plant materials such as lavender, calendula, sage, sunflower, California poppy, or kelp. Each sheet and bowl is made from minimally processed pulp, so natural variations in appearance and scent are part of the work.

The collection also features original block-printed designs inspired by nature, applied by hand to textiles, cork, and handmade paper. Products include tea towels, cards, gift items, and gift cards. Pedaling Paper offers workshops, custom work, special orders, and collaborations, and welcomes wholesale inquiries. The brand notes that every item is individually handmade and printed, so no two are exactly alike. Ten percent of sales are donated to The TEAMbpw Foundation.