Paper Heart Design Co.

Paper Heart Design Co. Paper Heart Design is the studio of artist, graphic designer, and creativity coach, Annie Stout. Annie is a multi-passionate creative entrepreneur.

Our mission is to create with purpose, amplify storytelling, and cultivate community.

✨ logo design + visual identity
✨ storytelling for heart driven entrepreneurs + nonprofits
✨ color inspiration + creatives community

Learn more: paperheartdesign.com Annie grew up in metro Detroit where art was her passion from a very young age. Growing up, it was always clear that she was meant to create. She

studied art at Central Michigan University, where she graduated with cm laude honors in 2007. She earned both her Bachelor of Applied Arts, as a double major in Graphic Design and Sculpture, with a minor in Art History, and her Bachelor of Science in Art Education, with a minor in Industrial Education. As her arts education progressed she wanted to take every class, obsessed with knowing as much as possible about creating. A jack of all trades, Annie is constantly learning new skills and expanding her base of knowledge. Paper Heart Design was founded by Anne in 2008. It is full service graphic design studio specializing in small business branding. She also offers creativity coaching, sells her own art, and runs a creative lifestyle blog with an online creatives community. She is passionate about helping small business owners craft a polished and professional look through modern design, encouraging artists of all kinds to get out of their own way to live a more creative life, and creating opportunities for connection. Annie prides herself on taking big picture ideas and breaking them down into manageable smaller steps. She does not shy away from challenges and loves that her varied work gets to be a small part of others achieving their own big dreams. Annie’s motto comes from Elsie de Wolfe, “I’m going to make everything around me beautiful- that will be my life.”

“Into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.” - John Muir✨🌱🌳New color palettes are on the blog!🌲🍄✨
05/29/2026

“Into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.” - John Muir

✨🌱🌳New color palettes are on the blog!🌲🍄✨

✨ Logo Reveal: Joannah Lodico ✨I believe the most meaningful visual identities are the ones that feel like stepping into...
05/28/2026

✨ Logo Reveal: Joannah Lodico ✨

I believe the most meaningful visual identities are the ones that feel like stepping into someone’s world. That is exactly how it felt creating the logo and visual identity for musician and creative storyteller Joannah Lodico. This brand identity was inspired by nature, music, history, and the quiet magic of a cottage hidden deep in the forest.

Drawing inspiration from illuminated manuscripts, medieval artistry, and the natural world, the identity features custom illustrated monograms, weaving vines, sapphire blue morning glories, rich jewel tones, and ornamental details full of symbolism and beauty.

It was such a joy to bring this vision to life and create a brand identity that feels as layered and imaginative as the work Joannah shares with the world.

Explore Joannah’s music, musings, and more at joannahlodico.com.

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05/02/2026

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Today is the day! The Art + Flowers Exhibition from The Little Garden Club and Creative 360 opens at noon. It was an hon...
04/16/2026

Today is the day! The Art + Flowers Exhibition from The Little Garden Club and Creative 360 opens at noon.

It was an honor to be asked to create something for this unique exhibit, where floral artists interpret and recreate the pieces with flowers. Check it out!

🎨Details:
‘Equanimity’
acrylic paint
20x30” canvas

Thank you for the shout out Intuitive Touch Spa! I loved creating this mini-mural.💙
04/15/2026

Thank you for the shout out Intuitive Touch Spa!

I loved creating this mini-mural.💙

Today we're recognizing local artist/graphic designer Annie at Paper Heart Design Co. who created and painted our mural! Check out Annie's website or social medias to see other amazing pieces!
https://paperheartdesign.com/
https://www.facebook.com/PaperHeartDesign

I am excited to see the floral arrangements designed to coordinate with the paintings in this exhibition on Thursday!
04/14/2026

I am excited to see the floral arrangements designed to coordinate with the paintings in this exhibition on Thursday!

The event will be held at Creative 360 and features original art and floral designs, demonstrations, prizes, refreshments and more.
Click the link in the comments 👇️

01/06/2026

🎨Calling all muralists in the Great Lakes Bay Region!🎨

The 2026 Art Seen Festival is now accepting applications with artist portfolios for review! We’re so excited to bring our next community mural to Sanford on June 13th at Harry’s Sewer.

APPLY BY FEBRUARY 5, 2026:
1. Read the full call and fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEiCygu5p9HVn5onjX8YPNG0C3bcgMRP0Mmw5uM56-UvVvqA/viewform
2. Email your 3-10 portfolio images and recent resume to [email protected]

Share with the regional artists in your life!

Learn more about the festival and view archives from past years at midlandfoundation.org/artseen

A little winter color inspiration on this blustery, snowy day. 🌲❄️“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold o...
12/09/2025

A little winter color inspiration on this blustery, snowy day. 🌲❄️

“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” - John Steinbeck

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713 Ashman Street
Midland, MI
48640

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Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

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