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

Chrissie Macdonald

March 01, 2010 // kristen // 2 replies

If it has to be Monday already, then at least it can start off on a fun, rainbow colored note with amazing paper creations by paper engineer and illustrator, Chrissie Macdonald. How cool is that shredder?

More fantastic work from Chrissie’s portfolio:

found via ShareSomeCandy

images from Chrissie Macdonald / photos by John Short

Illustrated Book Proposal

February 24, 2010 // kristen // 1 replies

A little over a month ago, illustrator Joel Kimmel let me know about the marriage proposal that he had illustrated for his own proposal to his girlfriend, Chantal. I’ve been meaning to post about it but, honestly, I think that I was just so overwhelmed by how beautiful this proposal is that I couldn’t seem to find words that were fitting for such a jaw-droppingly awesome concept. The thought that he put into it, the wonderful story he wrote that gave clues as to the nature of the ring, the little hidey hole that he cut to hold the ring and the tabbed flap to hide it — this was a labor of love, and to be the recipient of such a love-infused creation must’ve been absolutely wonderful. Not surprisingly, Chantal said yes, so a big congratulations to both Joel and his future wife! I can’t wait to see your invitations. *wink, wink*

Here are just a few images of the proposal. You can see more over at Joel’s blog, and you can read more about the ring, the proposal, and the reaction.

images from Joel Kimmel

Old School Stationers Camping Circa 1960’s Collection

February 22, 2010 // kristen // 3 replies

Old School Stationers knows how to make a bold statement with color, and I’m really digging the retro vibe in their Camping Circa 1960’s collection. The 4 color letterpress cards and prints feature a palette of muted mustard, seafoam, orange, and brown with hand drawn illustrations of camping scenes (love that slick VW bus).

images from Old School Stationers

Invisible Creature Posters & Prints

February 22, 2010 // kristen // 3 replies

I’m coveting an obscene number of posters and prints from the oh so awesome Invisible Creature shop. Below is just a smattering of my favorites, and I’ve discovered that they’re having a spring blowout sale right now — many of their posters are available for a limited time for only $8-10 each — so now is the time to start stocking up!