I’ve been a fan of Hable Construction’s textile design for quite a while, and I was so excited when I saw that they had branched out into gift wrap design. Hable has created five exclusive designs for Garnet Hill this year, featuring everything from whimsical holiday wreaths to peppermint candies to elf boots. Available online [...]

Spotted in yesterday’s Daily Candy Boston — a wonderful greeting card service called Jack Cards. The Boston based company allows you to browse cards from over 40 independent, hand-picked designers, including Amy Smyth Made It, Binth, Bumble Ink, Herman Yu, Night Owl Paper Goods, and Red Cap Cards. Here’s the special part: after you’ve signed [...]

Yes, it’s that time of the year again. No need to worry, though, as you can get started on your holiday shopping by checking out the independent crafters and artisans featured in the 2007 Indie Collective Holiday Gift Guide. There are plenty of shops for all of you paper lovers, but that’s just the beginning. [...]

Looking for some last minute Halloween craft ideas? No surprise, Martha Stewart has some wonderful ideas for Halloween parties and trick or treat. Featured above (clockwise, from top left): batty bags (so cute!), papier mache Halloween party crafts, party invitations, and paper lanterns. images from MarthaStewart.com

These Glistening Oak Leaf Letterpress Invitations from Hana Hou Productions are absolutely gorgeous! I love the oak leaf beads — not a detail is missed. I’m continually amazed by what invitation designers are creating. Many independent designers, Hana Hou Productions included, have elevated invitation design to fine art form. Hmm…this gives me ideas, dangerous (and [...]