Sticky Note Cubes by Ilee

March 17, 2014 // kristen // 0 replies

Top o’ the mornin’ to ya, and Happy St. Paddy’s Day! I don’t have anything leprechaun-themed for you today, but I do have these fun sticky note cubes from Ilee, one of which features gnomes on parade. Gnomes, leprechauns – they’re kind of similar, right?

Anywho, a sticky note cube is a godsend for anyone, myself included, who has a habit of jotting down quick notes and daily reminders for themselves. And these sweet, modern designs would be right at home on any office desk.

images from Ilee

Gifts for Paper Lovers 2011 : Posters + Prints

December 07, 2011 // kristen // 0 replies

There’s a little something for everyone in this collection of posters and prints. You’ll find plenty of ideas for those on your gift list who like to hang things on their walls – guys, teachers, crafters, ’80s movie fans (Pee-wee!) – and you’ll even find a horror video game-inspired poster for giftees that like things on the edgy side. Let’s get started, shall we?

1. Snowballer giclee print by Invisible Creature 2. Tequila screen print by Bandito Design Co. 3. Find Your North india ink and quill drawing by Quill and Arrow Press 4. The Owl & The Pussycat by Draw Pilgrim 5. Patterned letterpress print by Christopher Bettig 6. More Stitchin’ Less Bitchin’ giclee print by One Little Bird 7. Soccer Giraffe letterpress print by Byvik Ink

8. Teachers screen print by Doe Eyed 9. Rose Hip Robins gocco print by Dee Beale 10. Home Sweet Home letterpress print by OneCanoeTwo 11. Catherine screen print (inspired by the horror video game) by Magen Mitchell / PaperWaspNest 12. Pennsylvania Dutch Distelfink Bird letterpress print by Paisley Dog Press 13. Life is a Disco letterpress print by Tutta Lou Press 14. Princess Crowns digital print by The Office of Nature

images from their respective owners

Awesome Posters + Prints, July Edition

July 21, 2010 // kristen // 1 replies

I’ve been coming across a bundle of fantastic posters and prints lately, so I thought I’d take the chance to do a little roundup. Here we go!

Believe it or not, Jessica Hische didn’t actually design this stunning poster for a lecture that she gave at Mississippi State University. Jude Landry, who was inspired by Jessica’s Daily Drop Caps (and who isn’t) did! You can purchase one of these beauties from Jude. – via FPO

Loving these screen printed gig posters by The Small Stakes. – via French Paper

A wonderful wood type specimen sampler poster by Starshaped Press, perfect for a child’s room or for a typophile.

Very cool, hand screen printed Tall Bike poster from Barrel. The first edition sold out (no surprise there), but you can pre-order one of the second edition posters, which will be coming out soon. – via French Paper

Truer words were never said, and in a tasty ice cream palette of strawberry, chocolate, peach, and pistachio, too, by Two for Joy.

Great typography, and a great idea for an anniversary gift, letterpressed in metallic gold ink by Orange Beautiful.

Eat Drink and Be Married Orange Beautiful

This origami hummingbird poster, along with lots of other origami-inspired posters, are available from Field Trip. My favorite is in navy, of course.

images from their respective owners

Under The Stair Studios Paper Goods

September 18, 2008 // kristen // 0 replies

These paper circuses from UK’s Under The Stair Studios are just darling. Each circus represents a different special occasion, from birthday to wedding, and has a free spinning disk with four individual designs that you can turn by holding the sweet little flag on top. What wonderful, unique gifts these would make! Believe it or not, each circus is hand cut and assembled by Under The Stair’s proprietress Kat, who also designed and illustrated the circuses. I’m loving the whimsical illustrations, which make me want to go and read my collection of Beatrix Potter books.

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