Quick Picks : 5.1.14

May 01, 2014 // kristen // 0 replies

This Week’s Picks

♥ Does this font suck? Thomas Phinney shares twelve things to look for when judging a font’s quality. Enlightening article. – via

♥ Wowsa. Artist James Grashow’s cardboard creations are incredible.

♥ Lovin’ these sweet party goods from Meri Meri at Urbanic.

♥ Save 15% on everything in the Studio Carta shop during their Spring sale with code spring14. Offer ends 4/30/14.

♥ Beautiful packaging by Cue for the new Thymes Studio Collections.

image from Present & Correct

Mother’s Day Cards, Pt. 3

April 30, 2014 // kristen // 0 replies

Awesome hand lettering and typography are the focus of today’s roundup of modern Mother’s Day cards, which features designs by Emily McDowell, Sugar Paper, and Steel Petal Press. And, if you’re looking for much more inspiration, be sure to check out parts one and two of my Mother’s Day card picks.

Above, clockwise from top left : Emily McDowell // Steel Petal Press // Sugar Paper // Idlewild Co. // Pei Design // Sugar Paper // Cardtorial // Em Dash Paper Co.

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Mother’s Day Cards, Pt. 2

April 29, 2014 // kristen // 1 replies

Beautiful florals and sweet illustrations abound in this group of Mother’s Day cards, which includes lovely designs by Julie Song Ink, Quill & Fox, and Parrott Design Studio:

Above, clockwise from top : Smock // Quill & Fox // Julie Song Ink (x2) // My Dear Fellow Co. // Parrott Design Studio // Isabell’s Umbrella

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Mother’s Day Cards, Pt. 1

April 22, 2014 // kristen // 1 replies

I’ve been busy bookmarking irresistible Mother’s Day cards and, with the mommiest holiday of the year just a few weeks away, it’s finally time to start sharing my finds! Here’s my first little roundup of favorites, and be sure to tune in over the next couple of weeks for more of my Mother’s Day picks.

Above, clockwise from top : A. Favorite Design // Bespoke Letterpress // Wit & Whistle // Olive and the Volcano // Grey Moggie Press // Lala Grace // Little Low Studio

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Moglea Spring 2014 Collection

April 21, 2014 // kristen // 0 replies

Good Monday, everyone. I hope that you all had a fantastic Easter weekend and that Mr. Bunny brought you something good!

I’m starting off the week on a bright note with Moglea’s Spring 2014 paper goods collection, which has me absolutely smitten. The collection features a wonderful mix of letterpress and colorful abstract painted patterns that immediately caught my eye. And, of course, the hand lettered sentiments had me at “happy”.