Paper Tiger

Squeee!
Five straight up giddy stars for Paper Tiger after just one visit because I legitimately want everything in the shop and am already excited for visit number two.
There’s such an extensive selection of unique and quirky cards and gifts. For this reason, Paper Tiger is my kind of shop. And staff welcomed with us a cheery ‘hello’ and bid us an equally friendly farewell. — An affirmation, for sure, that Paper Tiger is a darn good place for your stationary/​gifting needs.
I’m looking forward to heading here when I’ve cards and gifts to buy for special people. Or a little something-​something for myself. I imagine it’ll be hard to resist the latter with Paper Tiger now part of my life.

They have a card for almost every occasion, and the cards are lovely too!
Not only cards, they stock a range of beautiful wrapping paper and other wrapping paraphernalia. I have been known to buy some of their wrapping paper to use as backing for framing photos, it’s a fab selection!
In addition, they have a fun collection of paper based gifts, think daily desk calendars, journals, pretty puzzle books, origami sets and quirky coffee table books.
It’s hard to go in here and leave empty handed, and always good if you’re stuck for a last minute gift!

I love paper tiger and they always have the perfect card.
They have an excellent selection of cards, birthday, occasional and blank cards. Sometimes it can be a bit difficult to find the exact card you want as there are so many to choose from that I get card fatigue before I’ve looked at even half the options.
Paper Tiger also stock a good range of wrapping paper by the roll and sheet.
This location also sells small gift items which make great stocking fillers and presents for people that you don’t know what to get for.

I don’t really like the name of the shop, therefore I gave it 4* but the staff were awesome and totally helped me out lots with buying a blank photo album and some glue dots for use with the photo album.
They were helpful and very polite.
Almost too polite, like they were secretly trying to get me out of there as fast as possible. Come to think of it there was a man and a boy there talking to a staff member about Ipad covers.
They seemed to be taking their time over it.
Maybe they were there for some more nefarious reason. Maybe they were just pretending to talk about ipad covers until I left, then they’d get on with whatever illegal activity they were up to.
Maybe it was illegal gambling? Maybe narcotics? Perhaps, in a cruel twist of irony, this «paper tiger» shop is actually the hub for a worldwide cyber crime syndicate?
Maybe… just maybe it is the national base for the hacker known as Anonymous.
I have been growing a moustache recently, so perhaps I’ll have to get all Poirot on this shizzle.
Anyway — they have a lovely selection of notebooks and «quirky» card. Great place to buy wrapping paper too.

Oh no. I shouldn’t be allowed into these places as I 100% spend the whole time mumbling to myself ‘oh loooooook at the sweet little notebook/​mug/​invitation set/​mini plastic cactus. I don’t quite know how anyone puts up to me in these situations. When I am presented with an abundance of cute stationery, it’s like nothing else exists.
This place breeds ye olde ‘I don’t need it, but oh how I want it’ thoughts. Admittedly, they stock a large range of pretty cards and (pricey) notebooks, but I would hedge my bets no one actually needs floral ‘mini bunting’ (define ‘need’…).
It’s a great place to go for novel birthday gifts and kitschy Edinburgh/​Scotland themed souvenirs, but be prepared to walk in at any time and emerge at least £5 lighter.

Lovely unique cards and small gifts which are so different from the normal high street offering that they always impress the receiver.

I think Amy G got it right when she said that you go in for a look, and come out buying something you probably don’t need. As a stationary and small gift store, Paper Tiger is really quite sweet and at the higher end of the Stationary scale. There’s beautiful moleskin journals, quirky diaries, cards, a little section for new born babies, some badges and trinkets, and a collection of those ‘books’ that cover things like «How to be A Lady Who Lunches» or «Feel Fabulous» and the like.
I am something of a stationary addict. It’s no secret. I buy notebooks and then don’t use them for fear of sullying their gorgeous pages with my useless drivel and scrawly handwriting. In fact, that’s a point, maybe I should enrole in a caligraphy course and put some of the notebooks and journals to use… Anyway, I digress. I type prettier than I write, but I still love stationary.
I popped in here and duly came out with a new, gorgeous notebook. The cover is wonderfully bright and floral, and the pages are all decorated. I spent a good 20 minutes picking up, flicking through, and putting down many different notebooks. It’s that sort of place.
The staff were patient with this, as I know sometimes this can make them edgy. I’d highly recommend Paper Tiger if you’re in need of a new journal, notebook or perhaps a wee trinket and want it to be that bit more special (jotters for to-​do and shopping lists this is not).

So I bought all my christmas wrappers, papers, ribbons, gift boxes, cards, some desk stuff for my office staff and some knick-​knacks for stocking stuffers. As usual, the place is a gem. It hasn’t failed me… ever. It’s a bit pricey but thinking of the people I will give them to, I think it is worth it! Family and friends are definitely worth the extras.

Paper Tiger gets me excited like Paperchase gets me excited. But I think Paper Tiger might be better. Wait, did I just honestly say that?
I could probably spend a whole day in this shop, and it’s not even very big! The cards here are amazing, unique, and so tasteful with lots of local artists to choose from. Without a doubt you can find the perfect card here for every person you could possibly need one for. It’s just glorious.
There is a wonderful selection of notebooks, coffee table books, stationary, etc. Not to mention they have tons of great gift ideas here, with something for everyone. AND amazing gift wrap, including some of the cutest wrapping paper I have ever seen.

Don’t be put off by the slightly budget-​looking name sign of this shop. Inside it’s pretty much wall-​to-​wall and floor-​to-​ceiling with anything vaguely related to gift wrapping, stationery and gift cards that you could ever need. Almost like a version of Paperchase that doesn’t take itself too seriously, yet still stocks good quality stuff.
But although it’s good quality, it’s pretty pricey as is usually the case with specialist shops. If the person you’re buying for is really into writing and would appreciate or even notice that it’s good stuff. Otherwise, if it’s just for a run-​of-​the mill birthday card you might not want to bother.

This shop has slightly quirkier stock that it’s other branch, with a wider selection of colourful racks and other stuff that will keep your work space fun and tidy. Alas my workplace is never either of these however much stuff I get to achieve this.
Anyway, Paper Tiger is ideal for some cool gift ideas (especially say for a work colleague or someone who will appreciate expensive stationary) and I do quite enjoy popping in and seeing the latest additions here. Card selection has yet to leave me disappointed and if I feel like spending on a travel journal I always head here.

Unlike its Lothian road branch, this Paper Tiger stocks a little more novelty items than the other. Rather than stocking simply cards, this one includes item such as letter racks and desk tidies…
Ok, not that exciting but the overall ‘funky’ designs of simple household items is fairly appealing. As per usual with such bespoke items the prices are a little brutal, although if you want to spend £11 on a letter rack the designs here a all tempting.

Paper Tiger is one of those shops that you go in for a look, and come out buying something you probably don’t need. Paper Tiger has been trading in Edinburgh for over twenty five years so they are obviously doing something right.
They sell a wide range of unique cards, stationery, wrapping paper, notebooks, diaries, books and gifts. The stock is all top quality, and is reasonably priced too. The cards are so much more than your cheesy Hallmark cards, perfect for that special someone. The gift wrap selection is amazing, my favourite is the map of the world design.
They also have a wide selection of different notebooks. Notebooks for things you didn’t even know you needed a notebook for! I bought a travel journal from here and its great, its such a pretty book and of a good quality. They have a good range of travel goods. Funny little things like little packs of travel soap and travel kits. There is also a few travel books which are quite interesting.
The gift selection is full of random little knick knacks which are usually quite humorous but you will probably know someone who each gift is perfect for.
Its hard to describe how nice everything they sell is, its much better to go to the shop and have a browse. I challenge you not to buy something!

Whenever you are short on creative gifts and ideas, Paper Tiger will certainly come to the rescue as its extensive selection of gift books, photo albums and knickknacks offer something for everyone, both male and female. Shelves of brightly coloured paper, gift wrap and greeting cards make choosing an impossible task as the innovative and contemporary designs enhance the appeal and originality. While you may pay a little more for your paper-​related needs in this store, the quality and distinctive character are not to be undermined.