Created with love,
by a bereaved mother
At The Noble Paperie, we create sustainably printed paper products to support those struggling through miscarriage, loss, infertility, neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) stays, and complicated pregnancies. In other words, a stationery line for the bereaved, and everyone in between. We believe that becoming a mother starts when you prepare your heart to have children—not the actual manifestation of a child. Our line is designed with love and care to support, advocate for, and inspire a community to live with joy through the journey.
We believe in supporting the bereaved, and everyone in between.
Our mission is to bring joy, hope, and comfort to those with a mama’s heart—facing miscarriage, loss, infertility, NICU stays, and other pregnancy-related challenges. We are dedicated to building an inclusive stationery brand that uplifts and supports people of all backgrounds, experiences, genders, and abilities.
WE AIM TO:
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We believe in making people feel good — because we all deserve admiration and praise. We believe in celebrating every season of life: the joyous moments, and the struggles we battle through, because each season moves us closer to a deeper understanding of our humanity.
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Finding the right words can be tough, especially in difficult situations. That’s why we create products to help you support loved ones during challenging times. We focus on uplifting overlooked communities in the gift and stationery industry, and proudly donate a portion of our profits to Trans-led initiatives like Trans Lifeline.
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Our paper products are all printed on Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) certified stocks, using environmentally friendly soy-based inks. All accompanying envelopes are made of 100% recycled kraft paper, and every envelope and greeting card are fully compostable. Every card is packaged in a fully recyclable cello sleeve.
Joy delivered,
one card at a time
The Noble Paperie crafts heartfelt stationery in San Diego, California, bringing joy and support to underserved communities. Created by a bereaved mama, our mission is simple: to help you send love and support when words are hard to find. Our motto? "We’ve got a card for that."
Meet Kate
Kate, Founder and Creative Director of The Noble Paperie, turned her grief into art after experiencing two pregnancy losses, a high-risk pregnancy, and 34 days in the NICU with her rainbow, miracle baby. Through art therapy, she found healing and created The Noble Paperie to share hope and support with others.
The story behind
The Noble Paperie
It all began with 2 miscarriages. And then came an incredibly complicated pregnancy that defied every statistic and rule in the book. The in-depth story behind Kate’s high-risk pregnancy, a brief look into their NICU stay, and what it means to raise a gender-diverse child. Strap yourself in - it’s a long one, but a good read.
Impact
In honor of our 8 year old Transgender daughter Sebastian, we choose to donate a portion of our proceeds back to Trans Lifeline. We know Sebastian is privileged to have a family that loves and affirms her, and know this is not always available for many in the Transgender community. Given the rise in anti-Trans rhetoric, the LGBTQIA+ and specifically Transgender communities find themselves under attack. For these reasons, we choose to support Trans Lifeline in the hopes that their efforts can directly support and uplift the Trans community.
Trans Lifeline is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, combining a grassroots hotline and microgrants, offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis—for the trans community, by the trans community.
Diversity + Inclusion
The Noble Paperie is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion as a core value in our work and with our clients. We recognize all types of diversity including ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion and abilities.
We believe our differences enrich our work, experiences, and lives. They are part of our story, shaping who we are. We honor the strength, creativity, and power that diversity brings and invite our clients to share this belief.
Additional values that influence our work:
Healthcare and education are essential human rights • We believe it is far more important to protect children and people over guns • Women, and all humans, should unequivocally have the right to choose what happens to their own bodies • Science and climate change are real • Abortion is healthcare • Church should not be included in politics or schools • Police should not be militarized • Black Lives Matter. Black Trans Lives Matter. Black Women Matter.
Behind the name
“The Noble Paperie”
I grew up going to church. And while I now have some very complicated feelings about organized religion now (especially given our love and support of our Transgender daughter), I still can't escape the fact that my formative years were shaped by my faith.
After our daughter was born, I searched for answers and meaning in my experiences. For a time, I returned to my faith as it felt like a safe space after so much grief and heartache. When I was designing my first six cards and trying to come up with a name for this card company, I was reminded of my favorite verse: Philippians 4.8.
This verse has always meant a lot to me; there have been countless times where it has showed up in my life. And where my views on organized religion have drastically changed since naming this business… this verse still feels like the right fit.
I still love the name The Noble Paperie for a line dedicated to those experiencing miscarriage, loss, infertility, and NICU stays. A line for the bereaved, and everyone in between. I think that feels pretty excellent and praiseworthy indeed.
Sustainability
in Stationery
Our paper goods are thoughtfully and locally handmade in San Diego, California, using eco-friendly materials like sustainably sourced paper, recycled envelopes, and soy-based inks. Committed to sustainability, we strive to protect our planet for future generations.