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Paper widgets for Android
Sticky notes and index cards with soft shadows. Paper widgets look like sticky notes or index cards on a desk: flat yellow or white paper, a soft shadow underneath and dark pencil-grey text.
Also known as: sticky note widgets, note widgets, post-it style widgets, card widgets.
Paper widget recipes
Each recipe has a preview, exact colors and layer-by-layer steps.
Paper clock widgetFree to build
Paper analog clock widgetFree to build
Paper calendar widgetData needs Pro
Paper battery widgetFree to build
Paper countdown widgetFree to build
Paper to-do list widgetFree to build
Paper photo widgetFree to build
Paper quote widgetFree to build
Paper music widgetData needs Pro
Paper year progress widgetFree to build
Paper step counter widgetData needs Pro
Paper habit tracker widgetFree to build
Paper sticky note widgetFree to build
Paper world clock widgetFree to build
Paper date widgetFree to buildThe paper palette
- Note yellow
#FFF3A6Background - Fold
#FCE77DSurface and tracks - Graphite
#33312BText - Pencil
#8A8468Labels - Red marker
#E2574CAccent
Design rules
- Text: Use graphite-grey text and a casual font.
- Numbers: Write the number big with a marker-red underline.
- Bars and rings: Use thick marker-style bars.
- Photos: Add a white frame like an instant print.
- Lists: Use simple boxes with ticks; keep to four rows.
Do
- Add a soft shadow below the note.
- Keep corners nearly square, like real paper.
Avoid
- Do not use glossy effects.
- Do not use white text.
Wallpaper and icons
A desk, corkboard or plain neutral wallpaper.
Simple flat icons.
Questions
What colors suit paper widgets?
Start with Note yellow (#FFF3A6) for the background, Graphite (#33312B) for text and Red marker (#E2574C) as the accent.
Which font works for paper widgets?
Use Kalam (import the font file), or the built-in Sans, at weight 600.
Does WidgetCraft have paper widgets ready to use?
There is no ready-made paper pack at the moment. Each recipe on this page lists the exact settings to build one in a few minutes, and most use only free features.