Natasha Mileshina a.k.a. Bubbo Tubbo Calligraphy

August 18, 2008 // kristen // 1 replies

Mmm,drool…calligraphy. I was so jazzed to discover the work of Natasha Mileshina, a.k.a. Bubbo Tubbo, via perfectbound. Her illustration and calligraphy work is right up my alley, and the custom journals she created for Julie over at perfectbound are fantastic! Natasha can make even vulgarities beautiful.

Check out her Flickr for much more eye candy and her Etsy shop, Things from Bubbo Tubbo, for illustrations and photographs. More pretties:

images from Bubbo Tubbo

Orange Beautiful Type Line Letterpress Cards

June 23, 2008 // kristen // 0 replies

The Prepping for the Show series introduced me to a few designers that are new to me and reminded me of a few designers that I’ve known about but haven’t yet featured, including Orange Beautiful. Given my status as a typophile and fontaholic, I’m loving their Type Line. Simple. Bold. Great for any occasion:

images from Orange Beautiful

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

Green Chair Press Type Collage Coasters

May 08, 2007 // kristen // 0 replies

Green Chair Press Type Collage Letterpress Coasters

I’m a typography nut and a letterpress nut, so I was overcome with excitement when I saw these teal Type Collage letterpress coasters from Green Chair Press. I love the bold touches of color amongst the teal typography and think that these coasters would be the center of attention at any drinks-included gathering. Well, they would be if I were one of your guests. Plus, the ink is waterproof, so no worries about running. $12.00 for a set of 5.

image from Green Chair Press