But First … Coffee Themed Cards & Art Prints

February 15, 2016 // kristen // 1 replies

I was going to set this up as a Trendspotting post, but we all would’ve had a good laugh at that one. Coffee? A trend? You can’t pigeonhole coffee like that, and I’m sure that caffeine addicts everywhere will agree that coffee is hot, everywhere, all the time. Having said that, I have noticed coffee themes popping up all over paper goods, and today I’m celebrating all things freshly brewed with this collection of coffee-themed cards and prints.

I hope they perk you up! Sorry, I couldn’t help myself.

1. Jenny Highsmith 2. How Joyful Shop 3. In The Daylight 4. Little City Love 5. Sophie Corrigan 6. The White Lime 7. Sea + Lake 8. Pattern Paper Co.

images from their respective sources

Quick Picks : 1.14.16

January 14, 2016 // kristen // 0 replies

Paper Patch Shadow Boxes by Becky Margraf (so awesome!)

This Week’s Picks

♥ These free cheesy pun cheese wrappers from Design is Yay are so much fun.

♥ Minted’s new Save the Date Card collection just launched, and it’s absolutely beautiful.

♥ Free printable Valentine’s Day goodie bags for “beary” good friends from Oh Happy Day.

♥ A rainbow of pretty pens, you say? Yes, please.

♥ Loved getting a peek behind the scenes of the design and print process for Legion Paper’s gorgeous holiday card, designed by Jennet Liaw.

image from Becky Margraf

Pantomime by Darling Clementine

January 04, 2016 // kristen // 0 replies

Hello, fellow paper lovers! I hope that 2016 is off to a good start for you, though I know that the first Monday after New Year’s Day can be a rough one. I’m dusting off the cobwebs after a bit of time off, and a few of you probably are, too, so I thought I’d start the year off on a fun (and super cute) note with these darling paper goods from Darling Clementine’s Pantomime collection. I have to say, the adorable Badger Bear Poster above does make me smile, even on a cold Monday morning after a long holiday break.

Here’s more paper cuteness from the Pantomime collection, which includes posters, z-fold and side fold greeting cards, and fun and festive party invites:

images from Darling Clementine

Bossyprints by Tag Team Tompkins

December 15, 2015 // kristen // 2 replies

I’ve been an ardent admirer of Tag Team Tompkins since I first laid eyes on their wonderful work, and their Bossypants letterpress art print collection is is so up my alley that it’s built a house and moved in there. The collection was inspired by hanging out with kids (of all ages) and features funny (and bossy) sayings in Tag Team Tompkins’ trademark lettering, which I L-O-V-E. Bright, eye-catching color backdrops, a new element for TTT, are the perfect finishing touch!

Head on over to the Tag Team Tompkins shop to pick up any or all of these fun prints.

images from Tag Team Tompkins

letterpress printing by Skylab Letterpress

I Made a Skillshare Class!

September 23, 2015 // kristen // 0 replies

When the peeps at Skillshare first approached me about doing an online class, my fight or flight response kicked into flight mode, big time. But life is about pushing your comfort zone, so I went for it!

My mini class, Faceted Paper Art : Create a Geometric Art Piece, just went live, and I had a lot of fun putting it together. The technique that you’ll learn in this little class can be applied in so many ways, too, so it’s crafty and versatile!

I hope that you’ll head on over to Skillshare and check it out. And who knows? You may be seeing more classes from me in the future.

image by Kristen Magee