origami

n.

The Japanese art of folding paper into shapes representing objects like flowers or birds.

From Japanese 折り紙 (folding paper).

Synonym:

paper folding

notepad

n.

A pad or tablet of usually lined paper for keeping notes.

Post-it

n.

Also Post-it note.

A piece of stationery with a readherable strip of adhesive on the back, designed for temporarily attaching notes to documents, computer displays and so forth.

The names "Post-it" and "Post-it note" are trademarks of 3M, the company which invented and manufactures them. Accepted generic terms for competitors include "sticky notes" or "repositionable / repositional notes."

facial tissue

n.

A piece of soft absorbent paper that can be used as a handkerchief for use on the face.

Synonym:

tissue, kleenex, paper handkerchief

paper clip

n.

A wire or plastic clip for holding sheets of paper together.

stapler

n.

A device that inserts staples into sheets of paper in order to fasten them together.

It is commonly found in offices or other places that process large amounts of paper.

confetti

pl.n.

Small pieces or streamers of colored paper that are scattered around during the course of festive occasions.

Confetti is made up of small pieces of paper or plastic which are usually thrown at celebrations, such as a wedding.

The English word "confetti" is related to the Italian sweet of the same name. Italian confetti are almonds with a hard sugar coating.

eg.

More than 1 million revelers in Times Square greeted 2007 with cheers, kisses and a whopping 3.5 tons of confetti at the city's massive New Year's Eve party.

papercutting

Papercutting is the art of cutting paper designs. This art originally was used to cover screens, decorate windows, and as patterns for embroidery. The art has evolved uniquely all over the world into unique styles. Papercuttings are cut by both scissor and knife.