Top 73 Paper Art Influencers in 2026
The September 2026 snapshot of top 73 paper art influencers in 2026 covers 73 public Instagram profiles with 3.1M combined followers. Median audience size is 13.8K (mean 42.8K), which tells you the typical creator on this list is smaller than the headline names — a few large accounts pull the average up.
Average engagement across the ranking is 3.9% (median 3.8%). That is in line with (+0.1pp) the 3.8% paper art industry midpoint we use for 2026 Instagram, and 2.3pp above the ~1.55% all-niche Instagram average. Followers are relatively spread out — the top three hold 31.5% of combined reach, which is healthier if you want a diversified creator mix.
On this mix, a single organic feed post typically budgets $172–$1,424 and a Reel $333–$2,329 before usage rights (public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95× paper art premium). A five-creator test usually lands around $860–$7,120.
Key takeaways for paper art in September 2026
- Svetlana Danilova, Tania Lissova, Sena Runa currently sit at the top of this paper art ranking.
- Follower mix: 35.6% nano, 50.7% micro, 13.7% mid. Dominant tier: micro.
- Geography: 0 countries on the list, led by a mix of countries.
- 73 profiles link out to a live or curated Instagram handle; 73 are verified public figures with self-hosted photos.
- Highest engagement on the list is Katrin Rodegast at 6.7%, which is not the largest audience (Svetlana Danilova at 441K). That gap is the usual “don’t sort only by followers” lesson.
- Do not brief a hobby account like a lifestyle page. If they teach quilting, the product has to live in a quilting workflow.
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Paper Art Influencers ranked
Svetlana Danilova Mid
@qll_artSvetlana Danilova is a paper art creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Tania Lissova Mid
@lissova_craftPaperartist || Handcut paper plants || All works © T.Lissova can find me on Pinterest - lissova_craft
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Sena Runa Mid
@senarunaSena Runa is a paper art content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Abbi Kirsten Mid
@abbi_kirsten_collections🌸 Crafting for everyday moments + special life occasions. ✂️ Cricut tutorials and projects 🎬 Behind the scenes scaling a creative business.
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Yulia Brodskaya Mid
@yulia_brodskaya_artyuliaPaper artist ▪ Painting and drawing 'with paper' instead of 'on it' Creator of Paper Mingle mobile game Author of Painting with Paper
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Georgia Low Mid
@georgialowpapercutsUK based Papercut Artist & Painter Personal and commercial commissions Worldwide shipping
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Ibbini studio Mid
@juliaibbiniIbbini studio is a paper art content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Matthew Shlian Mid
@matthewshlianCutting folding and gluing
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Aurelie Cerise Mid
@aurelycerisePaper Artist & Designer Paris Rep ✉️ / Portfolio :
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Margaret Scrinkl Mid
@scrinklpeace & lovebusiness inquiries, collabs:
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Anna Kruhelska Micro
@foldifulExploring movement through light, shade, colour and 3D forms.👇More info and newsletter signup👇
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Rogan Brown Micro
@rogan_brown_Rogan Brown is a paper art public figure with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Patrick Cabral Micro
@darkgravityPatrick Cabral is a paper art creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Asya & Dmitriy Kozin Micro
@asya_kozinaPlease support Ukraine • Contemporary artist, paperartist.• Wearable art and Headdress maker.Art director
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Carte Fini Micro
@cartefinicrepepaperItalian Crepe Paper ~ artists, floral, design/decor, weddings, scrapbooking, holiday! US based
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Clare Celeste Micro
@clarecelesteartImmersive Installations inspired by our planet's threatened ecosystems DM or email for commissions and collaborations
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Nole Garey Micro
@beautifulpaperPhotographer Currently: English countryside Previously: DC (support DC Statehood!)
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Anna Chiara Valentini Micro
@annachiara_creationsItalo-French architect & paper artist Passionate about photography, music and quilling. © Anna Chiara Valentini
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Crystal Wagner Micro
@artistcrystalwagnerAll Rights Reserved©️ All works made by me, by hand, in the real worldAll inquires contact
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Justine Kuran Micro
@justinekurandesignsArtist, activist, peacenik, sharer of favourite stuffMedium - paperAlso find me
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Lisa Lloyd Micro
@lisa_lloydpaperLisa Lloyd is a paper art creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Judith & Rolfe Micro
@judithandrolfeBespoke Paper Art StudioSGP > NYC > MSP > RVA↓ Join the VIP Club ↓
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Sarah Louise Matthews Micro
@_sarah_matthewsUK-based Paper Engineer✉️ Paper props, sets, installations, sculptures + illustrations for commercial + private clients
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Rosai Yoo Micro
@rosaiyooPaper artistpaperstoryteller/papertraveler/paperexplorer/paperarchitect/paperlover member of
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Vicki Boutin Micro
@vickiboutinLover of Color, Paper and Community • Product Designer • Curated Paper Crafting Kits • MixedMedia Educator
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Helen Musselwhite Micro
@helenmusselwhiteI make things..mostly from paper.For all commission enquiries please contact Handsome Frank
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Amy Friend Micro
@duringquiettimeModern quilt artist, pattern designer, author, and teacher. Foundation paper piecing, fussy cutting, and gardening.
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Vera van Wolferen Micro
@veravanwolferen✂️ Animation Director | Paper Artist
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Charlie Micro
@bycharlieshandCharlotte Trimm2025 Calender Available for PreorderAptly named, joy making, tea drinking, rainbow artistEst. 2010❤️Milk, 1 sugar ta
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Larissa Zasadna Micro
@larissa_zasadnaPaper Quilling Art.Paper artist Ukraine ©️Аuthor's quilling paper artworks.Etsy shop
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Daria Micro
@paperparadiseplDaria Tworzę z papieru ✂️Wykonuję metryczki, dekoracje do domu, kartki i pamiątki na różne okazje. ❤️ Zamówienia
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Anum Kamran Micro
@quillingbyanukPaper Artist based in Qatar Perosnalised art for you and your loved onesClient: GivenchyArtworks available at Education City Giftshop
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Kristen Micro
@heyykristenKristen is a paper art creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Assembli Micro
@assembli.nlArtist DIY kits ✂️ To build your own cardboard insects and paper animals! ✨check the linktree for our shop, templates & more
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Maud Vantours Micro
@maudvantoursMultidisciplinary Artist & Designer based in Paris // Studio maud vantours 🎨✂️🌈Team
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Julianna Szabo Micro
@juliannaszaboPaper art, set design & stop motion animation.
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Tambella Micro
@tambellaartsCarrie is a paper artist Original art pieces, prints and quilling tutorials. Hit the link in bio
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Ann Martin Micro
@allthingspaperHunter / Gatherer / Sharer. Papercraft book author and blogger at allthingspaper.netDelaware, U.S.
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Anna-Wili Highfield Micro
@annawilihighfieldAnna-Wili Highfield is a paper art content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Calvin Nicholls Micro
@calvinnichollsThe world's finest papers reimagined.
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Nadine Werner Micro
@buchundpapierbook and paper design, cyanotypes, origami tessellations and all my inspirations
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Hanna Nyman Micro
@backtopoetryPaper artist and creative designer
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Lorraine Nam Micro
@lorrainenam🇰🇷🇺🇸 Freelance illustrator making happy pictures 😊📚 I'm So Happy You're Here: A Celebration of Library Joy (Feb 3)💌:
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Michael Velliquette Micro
@michaelvelliquetteArtist | Paper SculptorProfessor show
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Emma Boyes Micro
@emmaboyespapercreationsPaper Artist. Designer. Illustrator. All enquiries private or commercial to Paper Artist Collective member
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Tove Svartkjønnli Micro
@papir_labPaperartist • Paperflorist • Origami • Trondheim • Norway • PM for priser/bestillinger
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Sam Pierpoint Micro
@sampierpoint✏️ Illustrator + Paper Artist Working on feel-good, playful projects! Environmental ⦿ Health ⦿ Social✉️
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Col Mitchell Nano
@colmitchellpaperartist🖋️Pen & Ink on Sculpted Paper 🌿✨Capturing Nature's Magic
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Aly Keeler Dosdall Nano
@alydosdallPaper Craft Designer Media Manager for Follower of Jesus Christ
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Anaïs Herd-Smith Nano
@a_herdsmithPaper artist - director - set designerRepresented by :🇨🇵 : 🇬🇧 : of
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Katrin Rodegast Nano
@katrinrodegastIllustrator / Art Director / Paper Artist, based in Berlin
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Brittani Rose Nano
@brittanii_roseCrafting Unique Art Pieces & Cozy Spaces - A story of Custom Paper Artistry and my love for decorating my little home.
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Samantha A Sherring Nano
@sas_creativeSAS Creative | Graphic Designer | Etsy Seller | NOTHS Partner | Artist for Silhouette America
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Akiko Makihara Nano
@sunandmoonkidBased in California Watercolor
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Richard Wong Nano
@paper_richPaper art inspired by the natural worldPerth | AustraliaStockist me on September 18th
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Elsie Nano
@heyelsie_ Fangirl of paper things. Designing for: + Brighton, England
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Leah DeLauder Nano
@practiquillsA West Virginia paper artist.
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Kristine Benum Braanen Nano
@kristinebraanenHand cut paper art ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Founder of the ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Lucy Nano
@lucycutspaperCreator of quirky, whimsical, hand embroidered vintage photos and custom personalised photo designs.
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Bianca Severijns Nano
@bianca_severijns_paper_artistBianca Severijns is a paper art public figure with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Tiffany Harris Nano
@tiffanyjoy26Graphic Designer & Artist from MadisonMessage for pricing or custom orders
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Andy Singleton Nano
@andysinglefaceAndy Singleton is an artist based in Wakefield, UK. Mainly working in paper to create sculpture and installation.UK illo agent
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Nat Nano
@natsandcrafts_Hi, I'm Nat✂️ Hot gluing my fingers and learning new things! Home to paper flower teapots & mugs Milton, Ontario
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Hannah Miles Nano
@hannahmilespaperartPaper Art Inspired by nature Member of PartnerProud supporter of ✉ Contact me below
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Vesna Rikic Nano
@vesna_r_Vesna Rikic is a paper art creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Anne Lena Nano
@anne_quillingQuilling and papercraft • Norway• Inspired by nature and all its beauty
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Merav Peleg Nano
@merav_pelegArt Design & ConceptExceptional Visual Experiences with PaperSet design, props, InstallationFor commercial & private clients
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Nicola Dobrowolski Nano
@dobrowolskidesignsProfessional Paper ArtistCommercial - Commissions - Installations - set designMember of
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Adelina Nano
@a_staraceSeattle Crafter | Card Maker | Planner
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Laurianne Sainty Nano
@laurianne.sainty.artLaurianne Sainty is a paper art influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Stuart McLachlan Nano
@stuart_mclachlanFor interest in works please DM me or contact gallery in Sydney in Canberra and in Melbourne.
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Michelle Garrison Nano
@whimsy_chic_papercrafts_etc3DPaperCrafter I Heart SVG • Faith • Family • Fitness • DIY
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Anna Trundle Nano
@altapapercraft✌️ ALTA Papercraft✏️ Papercrafter, Illustrator, Designer Canberra, AUS
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Estimated Instagram rates for this mix
Planning ranges from public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95× paper art adjustment. They are not quotes from the creators below. Usage rights and whitelisting typically add 30–50%.
| Deliverable | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Typical feed post on this list | $172 | $1,424 |
| Typical Reel on this list | $333 | $2,329 |
| Five-creator test campaign (feed) | $860 | $7,120 |
What this paper art influencers ranking actually shows
How-to content with a named method. Tiny specialist audiences punch above their follower weight on conversion because every viewer is already in-market. On this specific list the median account has been posting since around 2010 (average age ~10.4 years; oldest 2011, newest 2020) with roughly 5,552 posts — enough history that you can actually audit a grid before you brief.
Primary language on the roster is English (100%). The list is relatively monolingual, which simplifies caption and landing-page language.
Where gender is labelled, the split is 57 female / 8 male (8 unlabelled). Use that as a casting hint, not a quota.
Follower-tier mix
| Tier | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nano (<10K) | 26 | 35.6% |
| Micro (10K–100K) | 37 | 50.7% |
| Mid (100K–500K) | 10 | 13.7% |
| Macro (500K–1M) | 0 | 0% |
| Mega (1M+) | 0 | 0% |
How to brief paper art influencers
- The creator is an expert — let them reject a talking point that would embarrass them in their community.
- Send the actual tool/product, not just talking points.
- Saves and tutorial completions beat raw views.
Formats that usually work here: tutorial Reels, tool reviews, community AMAs, before/after carousels. Read the ranking methodology or the 2026 rate guide.
Paper Art Influencers vs related lists
Paper Art Influencers averages 1.1pp more engagement than AI Influencers and has a smaller median audience (13.8K vs 137K).
Paper Art Influencers averages 2pp more engagement than Cosplay Influencers and has a smaller median audience (13.8K vs 623K).
Paper Art Influencers averages 0.2pp more engagement than Watch Influencers and has a smaller median audience (13.8K vs 27.6K).
| List | Creators | Median followers | Avg. ER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper Art Influencers (this page) | 73 | 13.8K | 3.9% |
| AI Influencers | 70 | 137K | 2.8% |
| Cosplay Influencers | 100 | 623K | 1.9% |
| Watch Influencers | 100 | 27.6K | 3.7% |
Snapshot compiled September 2026 from 73 ranked profiles (73 verified public figures, 0 additional directory listings). Industry engagement midpoints and rate bands are public 2026 Instagram benchmarks, not private platform data. Full methodology.
Paper Art Influencers — frequently asked questions
Who are the top paper art influencers in 2026?
Our September 2026 ranking of 73 paper art influencers is led by Svetlana Danilova, Tania Lissova, Sena Runa. Combined they represent 3.1M followers, with an average engagement of 3.9%. 73 entries are verified public figures. The order blends audience size with engagement so a quiet mega-account does not automatically beat a louder mid-tier creator.
How is this paper art list ranked?
Creators are ordered by a blend of followers, engagement rate and posting consistency. Verified public figures with self-hosted photos surface first when we have them. The page also publishes the list’s own maths — median 13.8K followers, 3.9% average ER, 31.5% of reach in the top three — so you can see whether you are looking at a concentrated or diversified niche.
What engagement rate is good for paper art Instagram accounts?
For paper art we treat ~3.8% as the 2026 industry midpoint (specialist hobbies (how-to, pets, crafts, education) are Instagram’s engagement leaders in 2026 tables). This list averages 3.9%, which is in line with (+0.1pp) that midpoint. Nano and micro accounts should beat the midpoint; mega accounts can sit well below it and still be efficient on raw impressions.
How much do paper art influencers charge in 2026?
Using public Instagram rate bands weighted by this list’s follower mix and a 0.95× niche adjustment, one organic feed post on a typical account here is $172–$1,424; a Reel is $333–$2,329. Usage rights, exclusivity and whitelisting usually add 30–50%. These are planning ranges, not quotes from the creators on this page.
Where are these paper art influencers based?
The ranking spans 0 countries. The largest shares are not labelled. If you need a single market, filter the table by country before you export a shortlist.
How can I contact these paper art influencers?
73 public figures on this page link through to Instagram. We do not publish private emails for real people. For a spreadsheet of campaign-ready contacts, request a targeted list — we only include adults who are publicly doing creator work.
How often is the paper art list updated?
Figures on this page were compiled for September 2026. Rankings move as follower counts, engagement and newly surfaced public figures change. Treat it as a current snapshot, not a lifetime league table.
What campaign formats work best with paper art?
The highest-performing briefs in this niche usually mix tutorial Reels, tool reviews and before/after carousels. Lead with one hero Reel, support it with a feed post or carousel, and keep Stories for time-sensitive offers or codes.