Holiday Card Picks : Hello! Lucky

November 20, 2018 // kristen // 0 replies

Hello! Lucky has done it again with an awesome assortment of holiday cards for the most wonderful time of the year. I just love the illustration style in these holiday greetings, and you’ll find everything from merry unicorns to winter woollies, prancing deer, and naughty dogs (hee!) in this festive bunch!

Check out some of my faves below, and be sure to head on over to the Hello! Lucky shop to see all of their awesome new holiday card designs.

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2018 Holiday Card Picks, Roundup No. 1

November 13, 2018 // kristen // 0 replies

It’s feeling much merrier around here in the last week or so, and I’m having a jolly old time in my search for this year’s holiday card picks. My first bunch includes lots of lovely letterpress cards from Fugu Fugu Press, Egg Press, and Elum, and I am totally digging all of the awesome hand lettering and cute illustration that can be found in these super cool holiday card designs!

1. Nutcracker from Fugu Fugu Press 2. Merry, Happy, Cheer from Egg Press 3. Marshmallow Cozy from Elum 4. Merry and Bright from Egg Press 5. Tidings Sweater Bears from Fugu Fugu Press 6. Sleepy Santa Merry Christmas from Egg Press 7. Biking Santa from Elum 8. Peace and Goodwill from Egg Press

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2018 Holiday Card Trends : Deep Green Botanicals

November 06, 2018 // kristen // 0 replies

The classic red and green Christmas color palette is a perennial favorite, but this year we’re seeing deep greens used in a big way for holiday. Holiday card designers are exploring a range of deep green tones for 2018, including greens with a touch of teal, greens that are so deep they’re almost black, and darker, muted greens.

The ongoing trend in modern botanicals pairs perfectly with this color trend. Chic and contemporary botanical patterns, sprays of leaves and berries, and wonderful wreaths are perfection against a backdrop of deep green, and leaves in a range of deeper tones look absolutely beautiful against a clean, white background.

In addition to classic red, dark and luscious greens are also being paired with muted, orange-y reds and blush pink for a modern twist, and these verdant hues also look absolutely gorgeous paired with metallic foils, which remain a huge trend for holiday.

Below, check out some beautiful examples of the deep green botanicals from the talented, trendsetting designers of Minted.

Below, clockwise from top left : Holiday Garden by Angela Marzuki // Seasonal Greenery by Leah Bisch // Bouquet by Melanie Kosuge // Wisp of Green by Susan Moyal // Merriest Holiday Wreath by Karidy Walker // Joyfully Framed by Jennifer Wick // Botanical Joy by Sweta Modi // Let Nature Sing by Morgan Ramberg // Holiday Laurel by Jennifer Postorino

images from Minted

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Krista Perry for Red Cap Cards : Die Cut Designs

October 16, 2018 // kristen // 0 replies

I am absolutely loving the trend in die cut cards, and these designs by Krista Perry for Red Cap Cards are SO much fun. I mean, who doesn’t love a card that looks like a hot dog or a whoopee cushion? And my brother-in-law would LOVE the mounted fish birthday card!

Check out some of my faves from Krista’s collection for Red Cap Cards below, and head on over to their shop to see all of her wonderful designs.

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Pop! Die Cut + Foil Cards from Raspberry Blossom

September 18, 2018 // kristen // 0 replies

Raspberry Blossom is a husband and wife team that creates joyful, colorful stationery from their sun-filled studio in East London, and I’m absolutely lovin’ their new Pop! collection, which features sweet and clever die cut cards with foil stamped accents that make these cards even more awesome! Greetings range from birthday to new home to love, so there’s a little something for most every big occasion, but I personally have the urge to buy them all and keep them for myself. They’re just so fun!

Check out some of my favorites from Raspberry Blossom’s Pop! collection below, and be sure to head over to their shop to see all of the smile-inducing greetings that they have.