1.27.2012
This sweet and simple gift and favor packaging idea comes from The Party Studio. A brown paper bag can be dressed up in so many ways, and I never get tired of seeing fun new projects that incorporate this humble supply. Grab some decorative edging scissors or an edging paper punch (to fancy up the top of the bag), a little twine or string, and tags of your choice to create everything from party favors to Valentine’s Day goody bags for the classroom to gifts for family and friends. Lots of possibilities! – via pin
image from The Party Studio
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1.26.2012
Dragon Dancers Notecards by Mab Graves (Happy Chinese New Year!)
This Week’s Picks
♥ Considering exhibiting at a trade show? Check out this great “Biz Ladies” post by Carina from Crow and Canary on Design*Sponge.
♥ A fun peek at some behind-the-scenes action at Hello! Lucky (video).
♥ Romantic sticky tape at Rockett St George. – via pin
♥ Wild Ink Press is hiring!
♥ Wiley Valentine has a fantastic Valentine’s Day special going on through February 29th. Use code VALENTINEPROMO25 to save 25% on your entire order from their Etsy shop.
♥ A great interview with paper sculptor, Gail Armstrong, at Strictly Paper.
♥ I’m really digging this ABC print by Tad Carpenter.
♥ Gearheads, check out this incredible 3D paper sculpture by Jonathan Brand. – via Printeresting
♥ Lovely paper doll invitations for BHLDN by Bird & Banner.
image from Mab Graves
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1.25.2012
Ooh, so many adorable new paper goodies from One Plus One Design, including the oh so sweet perforated Valentine’s Day cards above, which are the perfect size (3″x4″) for kids to tuck into foil and heart covered shoeboxes at school. The “Let’s Neck”, “Bear Hugs”, and “Fish Kisses” illustrations are also available in a larger size folded card (4.25″ x 5.5″) in both a red and a green/yellow/blue colorway.
These “Love Is Nutty” and “Love Travels” art prints are so very cute, too, for Valentine’s Day and beyond!
images from One Plus One Design
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1.24.2012
Today’s Valentine’s Day card roundup includes a number of cheeky greetings for those who like a little irreverence in a Valentine’s Day greeting. Don’t worry, there are plenty of sweet greetings, too, but be warned that the words “naked” and “vomit” will be making an appearance. *wink*
These “love day” greetings from Wit & Whistle make me giggle:
Sweet letterpress sentiments from Ink Meets Paper:
Something a little different for Valentine’s Day from The Hungry Workshop. Illustrations by Beci Orpin (left – LOVE the fluorescent inks!) and Malade Pathetics:
Tabletop Made has so many sweet and lovely Valentine’s Day letterpress cards:
You Spin Me Right Round! (ooh, metallic gold mix tape!) and Feathered Heart cards by Artistry Cards:
“Honesty and nudity: the building blocks of any flourishing relationship.” Hee, well said, 55Hi’s!
Check out these fun letterpress valentines from Smock. Love the illustrations/sentiments on the interiors of the cards:
I’m getting a kick out of these quirky new Valentine’s Day cards from Inklosures:
Not the usual reds and pinks in this oh so pretty floral letterpress card from Studio SloMo:
A petite letterpress card with two honeysuckle pink love birds from Byvik Ink:
images from their respective sources
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1.23.2012
I recently discovered the work of UK-based illustrator, Moira Millman, and am completely taken with her fun and quirky style. These are a few of the limited edition gocco screenprints available in her Etsy shop, and you can check out her portfolio of illustration and hand lettering work at moiramillman.co.uk. More of her fantastic work can be found on her blog.
images from Moira Millman
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