About Me

Hi there!

I'm Judy and I'm the owner of ChibiJay Shop (formerly known as ChibiJay Supplies & ChibiJay Designs on Etsy). I've always loved chiyogami papers ever since I was a child. Origami was my go-to boredom buster and the designs of the papers were always so fascinating to me. Fast forward to my adult years. I started looking for ways to de-stress and to relax after work. I remembered my love for chiyogami papers and how therapeutic it was for me to fold origami. So, then I started my own collection of chiyogami papers and came up with other ways of using the paper from making jewelry to small home decor like tealight candle holders. After a few successful years on Etsy selling my handmade crafts, I decided to start attending local vendor markets in the Santa Cruz, California area.

After starting my handmade crafts business, I decided to share my love of chiyogami papers with others. That was when I started my retail chiyogami paper business. I was amazed at how much it was grown through the years from 2016 until now. I am so very grateful for all of you who have stuck with me through the years and helped me to become a full time independent small business owner.