Gifts for Paper Lovers 2011 : Posters + Prints

December 07, 2011 // kristen // 0 replies

There’s a little something for everyone in this collection of posters and prints. You’ll find plenty of ideas for those on your gift list who like to hang things on their walls – guys, teachers, crafters, ’80s movie fans (Pee-wee!) – and you’ll even find a horror video game-inspired poster for giftees that like things on the edgy side. Let’s get started, shall we?

1. Snowballer giclee print by Invisible Creature 2. Tequila screen print by Bandito Design Co. 3. Find Your North india ink and quill drawing by Quill and Arrow Press 4. The Owl & The Pussycat by Draw Pilgrim 5. Patterned letterpress print by Christopher Bettig 6. More Stitchin’ Less Bitchin’ giclee print by One Little Bird 7. Soccer Giraffe letterpress print by Byvik Ink

8. Teachers screen print by Doe Eyed 9. Rose Hip Robins gocco print by Dee Beale 10. Home Sweet Home letterpress print by OneCanoeTwo 11. Catherine screen print (inspired by the horror video game) by Magen Mitchell / PaperWaspNest 12. Pennsylvania Dutch Distelfink Bird letterpress print by Paisley Dog Press 13. Life is a Disco letterpress print by Tutta Lou Press 14. Princess Crowns digital print by The Office of Nature

images from their respective owners

Paper Runway 3 : Made By Hand

November 07, 2011 // kristen // 0 replies

“Made By Hand”, the third issue of the paper lover’s dream publication, Paper Runway, is out, and it’s an absolute feast for the eyes for the paper art aficionado. The amazing papercut cover was created by Mr. Yen, and you’ll find a feature on his creative process for this cover project in the issue, as well as features on many incredibly talented artists, illustrators, and printers who use the humble medium of paper to create beautiful things.

Here’s just a peek at what you’ll find inside:

images from Paper Runway

Hand-Lettering Love : Mary Kate McDevitt

October 24, 2011 // kristen // 3 replies

When I’m in the mood for some awesome hand-lettering, which is pretty much anytime, I always pop over and check out Mary Kate McDevitt’s latest creations because they never fail to make me swoon with hand-lettering delight. Below are just a few of the fantastic posters, prints, and paintings that you can find in her shop, and her new Happy Thanksgiving card (above) will be there soon, too. Check out more of her lovely work at marykatemcdevitt.com.

images from Mary Kate McDevitt

Free Printable Halloween Goodies, 2011 Edition

October 18, 2011 // kristen // 5 replies

Can you believe that Halloween is just about two weeks away? Today, I’m sharing a little roundup of free printable Halloween goodies that will help you get ready for the spookiest holiday of the year. Lots of good stuff here, so let’s get started!

Row 1 : Halloween cupcake toppers by all of the talented ladies at We Love to Illustrate. Seven different sets are available.

Row 2 : Adorable ghost and owl place cards by Jinjerup (left), and printable owl invites by Brightside Prints at One Charming Party.

Row 3 : Ghoulishly great Halloween paper toys by Macula.

Row 4 : A cute spider Halloween note card by Paper Glitter (with editable text areas).

Row 5 : Printable Halloween tags and a treat bag craft from Design Editor.

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Halloween Prints by Bandito

October 18, 2011 // kristen // 0 replies

Oh, my gosh. These Halloween-themed screen prints by Bandito Design Co. are so much fun! Four rockin’ designs are available: guitar playing vampire, drummer werewolf, keyboardin’ Frankenstein’s monster, and a patterned print featuring all sorts of iconic Halloween images.