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Creator and award-winning author of sixteen children’s titles and a book shepherd and art director for many more, Penny holds a Fine Arts degree from Goldsmiths College, London.

She founded Paper Posie in 1999 to fill the need for products specifically designed for children at weddings. She has a fine arts degree from the University of London. In creating the many imaginative products for the company, Penny combines a great eye for style and her background in education to provide quality designs that reflect the cultural diversity of today's weddings. Her unique products offer great solutions for keeping children entertained at weddings.

A celebrated water colorist, Itoko has been a Teaching Artist with the Santa Barbara Museum of Art for over twenty years. She has also illustrated more than twenty picture books. Four of these have won national awards. My Way Sally, by Mindy Bingham and Penelope Paine, received the Benjamin Franklin Award for Best Picture Book. A world traveler, Itoko’s international flair, attention to detail, and sense of fun add special charm to her work.