Ms. Bliss and Laura Hooper Calligraphy

June 02, 2008 // kristen // 0 replies

I know that more than a few of you out there are in the process of planning weddings. If so, or if you’ve already gone through it, you will undoubtedly identify with the future bride whose wedding adventure is chronicled in Ms. Bliss, a blog sponsored by stationer Crane & Co. about a bride-to-be who is planning her Adirondack wedding. She recently visited the National Stationery Show and has several pics from the event, and there’s much paper inspiration to be found in the blog.

While I was checking out Ms. Bliss, I discovered the wonderfully whimsical illustrated wedding maps (and other work) of calligrapher Laura Hooper. She also keeps a blog called A Lucky Orchid Wedding, which features many images of her more recent projects. Eye candy-licious!

image from Laura Hooper

Crystal Kluge Hand Lettering, Illustration, and Fonts

May 30, 2008 // kristen // 3 replies

Crystal Kluge Hand Lettering and Illustration

As a huge hand lettering fangirl and general fontaholic, I am so excited about the work of Crystal Kluge. Her work is whimsical, inspirational, and just all around magical. From her hand lettering to custom lettered and illustrated maps to illustrations, everything is a must see. And the great news is that you can have a little piece of her work for yourselves in her fonts, available at MyFonts and Font Bros.

You can see Crystal’s work in her portfolio or at her blog, Tart Workshop. Here’s just a sampling below:

Crystal Kluge Hand Lettering and Illustration

Two of Crystal’s fonts:

Crystal Kluge Font

Crystal Kluge Hand Lettering and Illustration

images from Crystal Kluge

Eco Friendly Paper : Happy Packaging by Rebecca Horwood

May 15, 2008 // kristen // 0 replies

Rebecca Horwood Happy Packaging Illustration

I’m absolutely loving this adorable artwork from Oxford, UK based illustrator Rebecca Horwood. Cheer up, sad packaging, you’ll soon be happily recycled, too!

Each limited edition original illustration is drawn in black pen on a recycled envelope — you can see an umounted example here — and features different cute characters that are unique to that piece.

You can see more of Rebecca’s wonderful work on her website.

image from Rebecca Horwood

Molly Jey Paper Sculpture

April 11, 2008 // kristen // 1 replies

I’ve been working on a post about crafting with wood veneer and had hoped to have the post up by the end of this week. However, I’m discovering so much information that I’d like to do more research before I post about it. So, be on the lookout for it sometime next week!

Until then, enjoy these gorgeous paper sculptures from Molly Jey. So peaceful and evocative of spring:

Camelia and Ladybug