FAQs
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Can I use your papers to make items for sale?
Yes — you may use our papers in your finished handmade projects and sell those physical items.
Please note:
- our designs may not be copied, scanned, traced, or reproduced
- they may not be resold as paper, prints, or digital files
- the artwork must remain part of a finished handmade item
All designs are protected by copyright and remain the property of the original artist.
Why Creative Miking? What does the word "miking" mean?
Miking is an old British word meaning to idle away one’s time — slowly, without pressure, without a goal.
Creative Miking was born from the idea that creativity doesn’t have to be rushed, optimised, or constantly productive.
Sometimes the most meaningful creative moments happen when you slow down — hands on paper, no deadlines, no expectations.
That’s what Creative Miking stands for:
thoughtfully designed papers that support calm, unhurried creativity.
Idling, in a creative way.
Do you ship internationally?
At the moment, we ship within the UK only.
Due to customs fees, delivery delays, and administrative complexity, we’ve chosen to focus on serving our UK customers with a calm, reliable experience.
Selected designs are available internationally through our separate marketplace store on Zazzle, where we also trade under the name Creative Miking. Production and shipping are handled locally.
👉 Shop Creative Miking on Zazzle:
https://www.zazzle.co.uk/store/creativemiking
Please choose your preferred paper type for each order.
Types of Papers
30gsm Mulberry Paper WITH fibres
Standard mulberry paper with visible natural fibres.
Creates a more traditional, textured look and adds natural character to finished projects.
Ideal if you enjoy a handmade, organic finish.
30gsm Mulberry Paper WITHOUT fibres (fibreless mulberry paper)
Smooth mulberry paper with no visible fibres.
Easy to work with and ideal if you prefer a cleaner, more even surface.
A great choice for beginners and for projects where a smooth finish is preferred.
18gsm Mulberry Paper WITHOUT fibres (fibreless mulberry paper)
Very lightweight and delicate mulberry paper with a smooth surface.
Recommended for more experienced crafters or very fine, layered work.
This is our customers’ favourite option for detailed decoupage.
Choosing your paper type
For A4-based prints, selecting a paper type is required before your order can be printed.
Paper type is chosen using the Paper Type Selection option when placing your order.
Orders cannot be processed without a selected paper type.
A3 size papers
All A3 size papers are printed on fibreless mulberry paper only.
Paper type selection is not required for A3.
*All Special Offers are subject to change without notice
Special Offers
Mix & Match 10+2 Free
We currently offer one storewide promotion on printed papers and greeting cards:
Buy 10 items - get 2 free
Add any 12 qualifying items to your basket (you can mix A3 papers, A4 papers, and greeting cards) and the 2 lowest-priced items will be free.
You must add the free items yourself — the promotion only works when you have 12, 24, 36, 48… items in your cart.
The offer repeats automatically every time you reach another group of 12.
Examples:
– 12 items → 2 free
– 24 items → 4 free
– 36 items → 6 free
Included:
– all printed decoupage papers (A3 & A4)
– all greeting cards
Excluded:
– plain papers
– seconds / imperfect items
The discount is applied automatically at checkout, and the lowest-priced items are always the ones discounted.
Free Postage
Spend £50 or more on our products and get free Tracked 48 postage - exclusive to UK customers only
Additional discounts
All additional discounts are exclusive to our Facebook followers.
Whenever we release a discount code we will advertise it on our FB page and tag our followers and top fans. If you would like to stay on top of all our additional discounts please follow our FB page - "Creative Miking - Decoupage Papers UK"
Designs
I like some of your designs but need them in a different size
If you like a design from our collection but need it in a different size,
please contact us before placing your order.
Include:
– the paper number
– the design/image
– the size you are looking for
We will confirm if this is possible before you place an order.
Orders placed without prior confirmation cannot be amended.