John Vanderslice Gigposter

May 12, 2009 // kristen // 1 replies

If you’re a print designer, or if you just go gaga over the process behind the production of all things print, then you absolutely must see the new blog, FPO (For Print Only), by the creative duo who were behind inspirational graphic design site, Speak Up. Though Speak Up is no longer active — its contents now serve as an archive — FPO has already become a go to blog for print design inspiration.

One of the recent posts over at FPO really caught my eye. Designer and printer, Bennett Holzworth, brilliantly used grease proof doilies — yes, the kind that you found in the cake decorating aisle at most craft stores — as a major element in the creation of this unique gigposter for John Vanderslice.

I don’t know about you, but this project makes me want to head to the craft store for project inspiration!

images from FPO

Paper Flower Wreath Tutorial

May 12, 2009 // kristen // 0 replies

Laurie Cinotto (aka Lalalaurie) shows us how to make a darling wreath using candy cups, a styrofoam wreath form, ribbon, and a few other things that you can easily find. What a clever way to use the little paper cups, and what a great result! Check out the entire tutorial over at Once Wed.

images from Once Wed

Two Guitars

May 11, 2009 // kristen // 0 replies

I’m really digging the whimsical creations from Two Guitars, who specialize in Gocco printed art cards and notebooks. I love their use of retro graphics and elements like a library card backdrop, and the “Par Avion” card (shown above) is one of my favorites. See their entire collection over here.

Creature Comforts Printable Cupcake Tags

May 11, 2009 // kristen // 2 replies

What better way to start off a Monday than with some luscious cupcakes? Ez from the always lovely blog, Creature Comforts, has created more than a baker’s dozen of the pastel paper sweets that you can download and use everything from gift tags to place cards.

image from Creature Comforts

Erin Vale Paper Crafts and Printables

May 08, 2009 // kristen // 1 replies

If you like paper craft projects, printables, and pretty packaging, then you simply must check out graphic designer (and fellow crayon fan) Erin Vale’s blog, which is packed with tutorials, freebies, and eye candy. Download and enjoy Mother’s Day and spring themed coloring pages, make pretty seed packets as gifts or favors, and check out this tutorial for turning stamps into custom vector images. Thank you, Erin, for being so generous!

Seed packet eye candy: