2008 MOMA Holiday Cards

August 28, 2008 // kristen // 3 replies

Is it really ever too early to start talking about holiday cards? Plus, I figure that I’m already checking out 2009 calendars, so why not feature some Christmas cards while I’m at it? Just try not to think about all of the chaos and hubbub that goes along with the holiday season, focus on the pretty cards, and you’ll be fine.

The MoMA store always has fun and unique holiday cards, and this year they have many cute illustrated cards, as well as wonderful pop-up cards by Robert Sabuda (check out how to make your own pop-up card on his site).

images from MoMA

New Website from Snow & Graham

August 26, 2008 // kristen // 1 replies

Snow & Graham recently launched a lovely new website design to showcase their equally lovely work. No surprise that I found several new paper cravings as I was perusing the new site. Hey, it looks like they’ll have three different calendars for 2009! Some of the Snow & Graham pretties:

images from Snow & Graham

Eco Friendly Paper : The Green Line from Cake + Milk Paperie

August 25, 2008 // kristen // 0 replies

Wonderfully colorful line illustrations decorate the imprintable stationery from Cake + Milk Paperie’s new eco-friendly line, a.k.a. “The Green Line”. Print your own personalized invitations, announcements, and stationery using the imprintables, which are printed on recycled, cover weight kraft paper.

Also featured in “The Green Line” are gocco handprinted moleskine journals, scented flats (neato!), and moneyholders.

images from Cake + Milk Paperie

Eco Friendly Paper : Night Owl Paper Goods 2009 Desktop Calendar

August 21, 2008 // kristen // 0 replies

I realize that it’s a bit early to be talking about 2009 calendars, but I’m starting to see some fantastic ones and can’t help but talk about them now! Plus, the end of the year will be here before we know it, and getting a new calendar a bit early will give you a head start.

Drool…Night Owl Paper Goods’ 2009 desktop calendar is a work of art, and I know that I would look always forward to flipping over to a new month so I could see what wonderful illustration awaits me. The wooden calendar features folksy, original illustrations and is made from sustainably harvested birch, douglas fir, and walnut.

And I also have to give mention to the adorable “Corny Raccoon” card because, well, it’s adorable:

Night Owl Paper Goods Corny Raccoon Card

images from Night Owl Paper Goods

Eco Friendly Paper : Anna Ruby King

August 21, 2008 // kristen // 0 replies

I’m absolutely inspired by the work of Australian artist Anna Ruby King. Her creations include these irresistible cards made using rescued fabric and featuring hand drawn details.

Anna has a passion for being as eco-friendly as possible; thus, her cards are made using recycled cardstock, and she’s working towards making her business carbon neutral.

I’m also loving her series of “Nesting Materials” gocco prints and original artwork. Seeing creations like this makes me want to take a closer look at the world around me: