Easter Printables by Paper Glitter

March 03, 2010 // kristen // 1 replies

I always look forward to seeing what super cute printables Linnette from Paper Glitter is going to create next, and I think she’s outdone herself with her Easter decoration kit. I’m full on squee mode for the bunny cupcake cups and the butterfly straw embellishments, and the entire collection is a rainbow of kawaii. Pre-order the kit now at a special price, and see more details about the kit over at the Paper Glitter shop.

images from Paper Glitter

Free Oscar Party Printables by Twig & Thistle

March 02, 2010 // kristen // 0 replies

The Academy Awards are coming up this weekend, and if you’re planning an Oscar bash, then you must check out the suite of awesome Oscar party printables from Kathleen at Twig & Thistle. You’ll find free downloads for invitations, envelope liners, popcorn bags, candy bag toppers, and ballots, as well as lots of lovely photos that will inspire you to put together the most stylin’ Oscar party in the neighborhood. Thanks, Kathleen, for sharing!

images from Twig & Thistle

Jo Neville and Paper Couture

March 01, 2010 // kristen // 6 replies

It was love at first sight when I spotted the work of Jo Neville, an Australian paper artist who also runs Paper Couture, a stationery boutique based in Sydney, Australia. Though Paper Couture does not yet have a website, it looks like Jo has started a blog to showcase her lovely work, and you can find out more about Jo in an interview she did with Inside Out. Here are just a few paper pretties that Jo has created:

images from Inside Out / Jo Neville

Bang Bang You’re Thread Prints

February 10, 2010 // kristen // 2 replies

I’m really digging the whimsical illustration style and hand lettering in these prints by Allison Cole of Bang Bang You’re Thread. They would make excellent Valentine’s Day, wedding anniversary, or “just because” gifts, too:

And this veggie print is calling my name. I can’t get enough of the anthropomorphic food!

images from Bang Bang You’re Thread / Allison Cole

Valentine’s Day Paper Crafts Roundup

February 04, 2010 // kristen // 1 replies

There are so many great Valentine’s Day paper craft ideas out there if you want to add your personal, handmade touch to everything from cards to garlands. Here’s a round up of several that have caught my eye over the past few weeks:

A tutorial for gorgeous Papel Picado valentines by Avie Designs:

Also from Avis of Avie Designs, a tutorial for pretty, easy to make doily valentines. On a side note, Avis is selling her 2010 calendars to help raise money for the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. Get more information here.

Learn how to make super cute, printable Valentine’s Day brownie bags and goodie bags from Kathleen at Twig & Thistle:

Check out the tutorial for this pretty paper heart garland, made using magazine pages:

Learn how to make glittery doily heart valentines at Zakka Life:

Mini doily valentines and paper heart wrapping ideas (I think I spot a book page in there!) from Martha Stewart (my Martha Valentine’s Day crafts roundup from last year can be found here):

A lovely printable poster, inspired by Love, Actually, from Adventures in Renovating a Brooklyn Limestone:

Make a Valentine’s Day heart book wreath with this tutorial from Flower Patch Farmgirl — can’t get enough of the book page crafts!

Use printable templates to make these adorable matchboxes containing folded enclosure cards and booklets. Printables and tutorial can be found at Swap-bot: