Quick Picks : 5.8.14

May 08, 2014 // kristen // 2 replies

by Anna Walker (so lovely!) – via

This Week’s Picks

♥ MOO is celebrating letterheads with imaginative business card and letterhead designs for some of history’s most prolific figures, including everyone from Jane Austen to Albert Einstein. Great concept!

♥ These lettered tags by Alex Ramon Mas are fierce.

♥ Create a sweet, origami Mother’s Day card with this tutorial from Zakka Life.

♥ Before Pantone, there was A. Boogert, a 17th century artist who created a most amazing book of color. The color chart in the top image is incredible! – via all over the place

♥ Avie Designs has launched a Kickstarter campaign to help them get some seriously pretty, laser cut paper goodies to market.

image from Anna Walker

4 Fab Floral Paper Crafts + Printables

May 07, 2014 // kristen // 1 replies

Spring has finally sprung around these parts, and I’m so happy to see buds on trees and early season blooms in the yard. The former owner of our house was known in the neighborhood as “The Daffodil Lady”, and I can see why. She planted beds of daffodils all around the property, and to see them come out after what seemed like an endless winter is a sight to behold.

Since I have flowers on my mind, I thought I’d share some of the beautiful, floral-themed paper crafts and printables that have caught my eye lately. Any of these ideas would be great to make for the upcoming Mother’s Day weekend!

Above, clockwise from top left : Printable Photo Booth Strip Cards // Printable Floral Gift Wrap // Breakfast in Bed Printables // DIY Tissue Paper Poppies

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Mother’s Day Cards, Pt. 2

April 29, 2014 // kristen // 1 replies

Beautiful florals and sweet illustrations abound in this group of Mother’s Day cards, which includes lovely designs by Julie Song Ink, Quill & Fox, and Parrott Design Studio:

Above, clockwise from top : Smock // Quill & Fox // Julie Song Ink (x2) // My Dear Fellow Co. // Parrott Design Studio // Isabell’s Umbrella

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Mother’s Day Cards, Pt. 1

April 22, 2014 // kristen // 1 replies

I’ve been busy bookmarking irresistible Mother’s Day cards and, with the mommiest holiday of the year just a few weeks away, it’s finally time to start sharing my finds! Here’s my first little roundup of favorites, and be sure to tune in over the next couple of weeks for more of my Mother’s Day picks.

Above, clockwise from top : A. Favorite Design // Bespoke Letterpress // Wit & Whistle // Olive and the Volcano // Grey Moggie Press // Lala Grace // Little Low Studio

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Free Mother’s Day Printables

May 07, 2013 // kristen // 1 replies

Mother’s Day is less than a week away and, if you’re still looking for a great gift idea or greeting for your special mom, then one of these awesome, mom-themed freebies may fit the bill perfectly:

Above, clockwise from top left : Vintage Monogram Note Cards & Personalized Envelopes from Lia Griffith; “Best Mom” Card and Gift Tags from Love vs. Design; Sweet Mother’s Day Cards (five designs available) from We Love to Illustrate; Mom Cards and Treat Tags by Deanna Moore Design + Jen CYK Photography for HWTM; Mother’s Day Newspaper from Martha Stewart Living

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