The ever-evolving brainchild of two sisters, Red Lead Paperworks is a modern crafter's dream come true. If reams of handmade paper and dozens of artistic rubber stamps aren't enough to set one's creative energy aflame, the sisters have decorated their shop with paper crafts designed to inspire. Far more than a typical scrap-booking supply store, Red Lead sells trinkets, patina jewelry and charms and offers workshops on everything from jewelry-making to paper arts and mixed media. The sisters also manufacture their own line of vintage-style rubber stamps. The shop was built around a love of "modern vintage"—the pretty, elegant vintage—before vintage became cool. Some of the best-selling items in the store are vintage rubber stamps that are perfectly sized to create artist trading cards—a small card artists create and swap with each other as a social hobby.
Hours: Sat. 10a.m. - 5p.m.
Founding Date: 1991
Products: Papers, rubber stamps, trinkets, jewelry
What's your most popular item?: Exclusive rubber stamps
Any tips for first-time crafters?: "Don't be afraid to jump into a small project," says owner Christine Schwartz.
Located in the historic Webster Groves neighborhood of St. Louis, Chris Schwartz and her sister (and best friend) Sharon Wisely are the co-owners of Red Lead. They have everything your mixed-media heart desires: from papers to stamps, trinkets, brads, buttons, and charms, fabric, ribbons and art supplies!
A blog post from a good friend and creative Art Sister
I love Red Lead PaperWorks and wanted to share this gem of a store with you
During my most recent visit, Chris was in the studio teaching visitors to create vintage-style Valentine cards! There was freshly brewed Starbucks, and Sharon's famous homemade banana-walnut-chocolate cookies! Yum! The store itself is a visual delight...like a lovely collage in itself! Besides all these visual delights, Chris and Sharon frequently offer creative workshops, too.
My favorite was Chris' Metal Stamping Workshop where I learned a ton!
If you are ever in or near the St. Louis area, you should definitely stop by this store!
Even if you don't live in St. Louis, you can shop Red Lead 24/7 at their website by clicking here.
I enjoy following their creative blog here, too!
Thank you Chris and Sharon for owning such a unique and inspiring store!
Hope everyone has a great beginning to their week!
Mary
The new nature stamps are fabulous as always. Love RedLead.
Posted by: Connie Kennedy | March 16, 2013 at 12:42 AM
Red Lead Rocks! Best place to shop.
Posted by: Ellen Marsh | March 15, 2013 at 11:35 PM
Thank you for the opportunity to sign up for your "Here Comes Spring" give-away! This assortment is great for year round use too. The little phrases and inspirational words you come up with are wonderful!
Posted by: Julie I. | March 15, 2013 at 09:52 PM
Here comes Spring! and here you gals go again! I would love to win this prize from the two of you. I will spread your enthusiasm and spring ideas to all I know!
Posted by: Yvonne S. | March 15, 2013 at 04:53 PM
Nothing would make this girl happier than a box of Spring from Red Lead to totally indulge in her Spring Fever!!!! Thanks for the opportunity!
Posted by: Denise Humenik | March 15, 2013 at 02:50 PM
I have no Chickies,bunnies or bees!! These all would be a great early easter gift for me. Hope I get the lucky egg!
Posted by: Amy Slanger | March 14, 2013 at 06:06 PM
Such gorgeous spring inspiration--the bright colors, the sweet images--perfect for some fresh creating!!!
:)
Posted by: trisha too | March 14, 2013 at 02:40 PM
I'm ready for SPRING!
thanks for the chance at some goodies
Posted by: {vicki} | March 14, 2013 at 12:59 PM
You girls are the best!!
Have a great day!
Posted by: melanie Papciak | March 14, 2013 at 11:24 AM
What a wonderful prize package! I would love to win!! Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Julie Case | March 14, 2013 at 10:37 AM
peep, peep.
Posted by: Becky | March 14, 2013 at 09:20 AM
Looking forward to all things SPRING!! This morning I did some crafting before work and decorated 3 clear-bits bottle charms...and I've ordered more because 3 was not enough!! Love your stuff!!
Posted by: Barbara Bennett | March 14, 2013 at 09:17 AM
LOVE the Easter whimsy! SO looking forward to the change of seasons.
Posted by: Sara Wolf | March 14, 2013 at 08:38 AM
Such a happy chance to will such happy spring goodies! Thank you for the chance to win and your endless generosity!
Posted by: Carolyn | March 14, 2013 at 07:13 AM
Can't wait until Spring here, it was rainy all week so maybe the flowers will be blooming soon. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway!!!
Posted by: Claudine C | March 14, 2013 at 07:13 AM
I love the bunny stamp and I am so ready for Spring!! Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Posted by: Catherine Wegner | March 14, 2013 at 07:05 AM
Anxiously awaiting my first order from you. How nice would it be to have another arrival with your new spring items. Thanks for the chance.
Posted by: Sandy Jenks | March 14, 2013 at 05:15 AM
Love all your Spring & Easter inspiration!!! Thanks for chance to win.
Posted by: Rebecca King | March 14, 2013 at 03:55 AM
I would love the opportunity to win a box of fun! Thanks Chris and Sharon for all that you do to keep this art form fun and exciting!
Posted by: Laurel S. | March 14, 2013 at 03:50 AM
Oh....what a great Give-Away....please pick me.....LOL
i just love visiting your blog and shop....... I'm always able to get some inspiration even by the way many of your products are showcased.
Would LOVE to celebrate spring with some of your fantastic products !!!! Thank you for offering this !!!
Hugs from SPAIN
Posted by: Monica | March 14, 2013 at 03:23 AM
I am so ready for Spring and Spring crafting :) This "prize" has lots of goodies to get started with!!
Posted by: Anna-Marie Sibon | March 14, 2013 at 12:39 AM
Thank you for another chance to find these Spring Beauties in my mailbox...you are such sweet sisters in Art!
Posted by: Erin Glee | March 14, 2013 at 12:21 AM
I was born near St. Louis but moved to Texas when i was young. Red Lead makes me want to come back! Ssh! Don't tell my Texas born and bred husband and son! Goodies for spring from Red Lead would appease me for now. How much fun that would be.
Posted by: Dana Weinberg | March 14, 2013 at 12:15 AM
I so ready for Spring to arrive! What a jumpstart these goodies would be!
Posted by: Victoria Sturdevant | March 14, 2013 at 12:08 AM
Once I saw the new spring stamps I knew Spring had to just around the corner...even if there is still snow on the ground here!
Posted by: Jenny Apple | March 13, 2013 at 10:12 PM
Oh my, I would love to win some Spring stamps!! My Husband's eyes glaze over when I start showing him my altered canvases LOL He just doesn't get it at all!
Posted by: Michelle Reaves | March 13, 2013 at 09:49 PM
I'd love to win some new spring crafting goodies!
Posted by: Rebecca Ednie | March 13, 2013 at 09:39 PM
I missed the spring swap deadline due to illness. Looking forward to your next one.
Posted by: Diane Trew | March 13, 2013 at 09:37 PM
Spring in a box from RedLead would be awesome!!! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Pam Sparks | March 13, 2013 at 08:43 PM
Spring is my favorite season, and I'm so glad it's almost here!
Posted by: Heather C. | March 13, 2013 at 08:28 PM
I would love a gift of spring goodies..you guys rock.
Posted by: margy in ky | March 13, 2013 at 08:24 PM
Let me be one of your Three Spring Art Girls. Got my inky fingers crossed :)
Posted by: Connie Kennedy | March 13, 2013 at 08:15 PM
Spring into Spring!
Posted by: Maxine Allsup | March 13, 2013 at 07:59 PM
My crocus are in bloom & now it's snowing...I'm so ready for SPRING here in NE Ohio. Some fun goodies from you guys would help it get here sooner! Thanks for the opportunity.
Posted by: Debbie | March 13, 2013 at 07:54 PM
A fun box of Spring goodies like these would certainly get me through Spring Fever! I certainly always enjoy your website and blog!!
Posted by: Gillian | March 13, 2013 at 07:52 PM
I am so ready for Spring too! I would love to see some bunnies, bees and butterflies in my mailbox. Thank you for sponsoring this wonderful giveaway!
Posted by: Barbara Moore | March 13, 2013 at 07:43 PM
I could use some spring here....they are predicting 16" of snow here on Monday....seriously, March 18th!! This would brighten my day - thanks for being so generous! Can't wait til payday on Friday when I can order the new birdie stamps...hope here are some left!!! happy spring...
Posted by: Nonnie | March 13, 2013 at 07:38 PM
So excited for all things Spring! -Alisa
Posted by: Alisa Logue | March 13, 2013 at 07:24 PM
Sweet giveaway! Thanks-
Posted by: confessionalcook | March 13, 2013 at 07:11 PM
I adore all things Red Lead..and your giveaways are the best! That chubby bunny has stolen my heart!
Posted by: kathy/NorthCarolina | March 13, 2013 at 06:34 PM
What a great giveaway. I am so ready for spring, just as long as those winds don't blow my shingles off my house. I'd love some bunnies, blue skies, etc in my mail box. LOL. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Joan VanCourt | March 13, 2013 at 06:12 PM
Would love to win.
Posted by: Gail | March 13, 2013 at 06:06 PM
I would love to see a little spring in my mailbox, I've had enough of winter.
Posted by: shari (cricutrookie) | March 13, 2013 at 06:05 PM
I only recently found out you guys existed and I'm sooooo glad I did! I love everything I got in my first order and can't wait to try out a swap, too! Thanks!
Posted by: Scrappyrat | March 13, 2013 at 06:01 PM
thanks for the chance at the fun giveaway!
Posted by: Kelly Massman | March 13, 2013 at 05:31 PM
Oh how some color would brighten up the fact that we still have snow in the forecast next week!
Posted by: maybaby | March 13, 2013 at 05:27 PM
My granddaughters and I started making holiday cards for the local nursing home patients and this little bit of spring would be great inspiration for us. Thanks for your wonderful emails and store.
Posted by: Laura Stone | March 13, 2013 at 04:43 PM
Sign me up for the Spring give a way. I could sure use it after this long winter. thanks!
Posted by: debbi george | March 13, 2013 at 04:18 PM
please help my winter blues turn into blue sunny skies...
Posted by: Liz S. | March 13, 2013 at 04:00 PM
Thanks for all the great giveaways - hope I win!
Posted by: Debby | March 13, 2013 at 03:47 PM
I'm flapping my wings hoping I win!!!!!
Posted by: Betsy F | March 13, 2013 at 03:47 PM
I love all that is new at Red Lead for spring! Thanks so much for all the sample ideas you post on your blog. Hope the giveaway goodies come my way!
Posted by: Virginia hamme | March 13, 2013 at 03:24 PM
Spring is coming slowly to NJ. Any sign of warmer weather is a good one! Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Kathy P. | March 13, 2013 at 03:08 PM
Thanks for your spring giveaway.
Posted by: Gilda | March 13, 2013 at 02:27 PM
I assume that "Art Girls" also includes Art Guys. Men like to stamp too! I already picked up one of the bunnies, but would love to add the cardinal and other images to my collection.
Posted by: Tony Stubblefield | March 13, 2013 at 02:26 PM
What fun - I am BEYOND ready for Spring! Thanks for a chance at winning your fun giveaway!!!
Posted by: Amy Murillo | March 13, 2013 at 02:19 PM
Spring has finally sprung at Red Lead.
Posted by: Julia | March 13, 2013 at 02:08 PM
Thanks for the chance to win.....love the thought of spring!
Posted by: Janet B | March 13, 2013 at 02:03 PM
Spring can never come soon enough! Great giveaway.
Posted by: lacyquilter | March 13, 2013 at 01:53 PM
can't WAIT for Spring!
Posted by: Mary in IL | March 13, 2013 at 01:52 PM
How much fun would THIS be?! To receive a package of Red Lead Springtime would be so inspiring! I think it's great you all do this. Even though I've never won, it's so much fun just to think I might! It makes me think of that old ketchup commercial with the Carly Simon song: "Anticipation"... :)
Posted by: Shauna | March 13, 2013 at 01:50 PM
Thanks for a chance to win some Spring goodies. Love the little chicks. Iris
Posted by: Iris Soscia | March 13, 2013 at 01:32 PM
Isn't Spring the most amazing and miraculous time of year?!! Guess what I saw today?....bright green tulip sprouts! I feel like a winner already!! LOL Thanks for the opportunity to try for a Red Lead prize!!
Posted by: Dottee O. | March 13, 2013 at 01:24 PM
Can't believe the Easter bunny will be visiting in March this year -- right around the corner!
Posted by: Jennifer U. | March 13, 2013 at 01:21 PM
Love, love, Red Lead. Your inks and stamps are superior! and I'm all about giveaways! Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Mary Ann Evans | March 13, 2013 at 01:13 PM
nothing like chicks and bunnies to let you know spring is on the way... thanks for the inspiration always
Posted by: Geri | March 13, 2013 at 01:11 PM
What a wonderful give-away! Thank you!
Posted by: Donna Land | March 13, 2013 at 01:07 PM
I LOVE your bunny stamps this spring! It all looks so cute. Can't wait to try some new spring designs. Thanks for the contest. Will be checking Saturday to see whooooo wins!!
Posted by: Christine Rickert | March 13, 2013 at 01:00 PM
Ah spring - I think I remember what that is! This would brighten my day!
Posted by: Jean A Marmo | March 13, 2013 at 01:00 PM
So cute! I am so ready for SPRING!!!
Posted by: Deb Ettinger | March 13, 2013 at 12:56 PM
Everything look so bright and happy!
Posted by: Barb King | March 13, 2013 at 12:50 PM
What a great way to kick off the new season! Would love to win. Thanks and Happy Spring!
Posted by: michele | March 13, 2013 at 12:35 PM
I am so ready for spring and this giveaway is just the thing to put me in the mood! wonderful goodies and I love the new images!
Posted by: jennifer willis | March 13, 2013 at 12:24 PM
Spring is almost here! You gals are fabulous for giving away so many goodies! thanks for the chance to win all these wonderful things to play with!
Posted by: April Dudko | March 13, 2013 at 12:22 PM
I'm so ready for Spring, would love to win and jump start.
Posted by: Lori Ryan | March 13, 2013 at 12:16 PM
YES! Would love to win....thanks for the giveaway.
Posted by: Becky B. | March 13, 2013 at 11:59 AM
I love your ideas, the swaps you come up with & all these awesome giveaways! Good Luck everyone :)
Posted by: Christi Conley | March 13, 2013 at 11:40 AM
So nice to be talking about spring! Looks like a box of fun. I am hoping my RedLead order comes tomorrow because my BFF is coming over for a papercrafting playdate! That's what gets us through the winter :)
Posted by: Donna S. | March 13, 2013 at 11:35 AM
You Gals are the best!! I always look forward to seeing what new ideas & swaps you come up with.. Thank you for giving us all a chance to win great goodies
Posted by: Bobbie | March 13, 2013 at 11:33 AM
I just learned about your company from a friend but I love what I'm seeing on your site! Such beautiful colors and gorgeous images! I would love to win something and try out your products! You have motivated me to make some spring cards!
Posted by: Denise Loveless | March 13, 2013 at 11:20 AM
Love all the spring stamps! Great giveaway. Come to my mailbox please.
Posted by: Susan Tidwell | March 13, 2013 at 11:17 AM
Now this would make a wonderful Easter Basket for myself!
Thanks for always sharing your inspiration and goodies with us.
Posted by: Lynn Stevens | March 13, 2013 at 10:56 AM
What a bright spot in an otherwise still wintery world (up here in Alaska). Thanks for brightening our lives & offering these great goodies. As always....love love love your stuff
Posted by: Marian | March 13, 2013 at 10:53 AM
A surprise in the mailbox would be great!!! I love the art you make and the sharing of it on your blog. Thanks for a chance
to win some spring goodies!
Posted by: Cindy Olson | March 13, 2013 at 10:51 AM
Red Lead stamps and goodies have always been my favorite!!
Dorothy
Posted by: Dorothy Crutchfield | March 13, 2013 at 10:50 AM
Awesome Giveaway... I can smell the spring! Thanks for the chance to win. You have gorgeous stuff!
Dorly Weitzen
Posted by: Dorly Weitzen | March 13, 2013 at 10:42 AM
You gals always have the cutest things! So crerative!
Posted by: Kathy Eddy | March 13, 2013 at 10:31 AM
How springy! Love the colors and all things Easter. Bunnies, chicks, butterflies, eggs OOO!
Posted by: Diana Kelly | March 13, 2013 at 10:26 AM
What fun! Always so generous!
Posted by: 2amscrapper | March 13, 2013 at 10:25 AM
I love the colors of Spring. The birds and butterflies....a new awakening. Redlead has become my "go to" source for great finds. Love it.
Posted by: Gloria S | March 13, 2013 at 10:20 AM
I love Chris & Sharon's REDlead online store. The hours fly by in my craft room with all the furkids next to me. My latest love is "Emma", she makes Easter tags light up. Thank you, Donna
Posted by: Donna Zukowski | March 13, 2013 at 10:14 AM
Would love to win! You always have such great stuff.
Posted by: Barbara Souza | March 13, 2013 at 10:08 AM
The spring images and samples are adorable.
A spring giveaway, How fantastic, but no surrey with the fringe on top?
Posted by: Jann | March 13, 2013 at 10:05 AM
Happy Spring to everyone! Thankyou for the opportunity on this fab giveaway for Spring! Spring has Sprung! Good luck to all! Bunny Hugs ! chickey ones"Ina Good
Posted by: Ina Good | March 13, 2013 at 10:02 AM
I would love to win your "Here Comes Spring" giveaway!
Who doesn't love bunnies, chicks and all the pretties of spring!
Thank You.
Deb
Posted by: deb | March 13, 2013 at 09:43 AM
Spring is almost sprung! can't wait!
Posted by: angie | March 13, 2013 at 09:40 AM
These Spring items are ALL SO CUTE! I am sorely lacking in my Spring themed supplies, so a win would be so wonderful!
Posted by: Anne Voss | March 13, 2013 at 09:35 AM
What a great giveaway - love your store and all of its products!!!
Posted by: Kathy Bumb | March 13, 2013 at 09:35 AM
This is such a fun, spring-y giveaway! Thanks for yet another great chance to win a bunch of goodies!
Posted by: Roberta S. | March 13, 2013 at 09:29 AM
I am really ready for spring, and a great Spring Giveaway.
Posted by: Sally Eggers | March 13, 2013 at 09:16 AM