Tad Carpenter “My Home” Prints

September 13, 2011 // kristen // 0 replies

I remember seeing the sneak peek of Tad Carpenter and his wife, Jessica’s, home earlier this year on Design*Sponge, and I loved the wonderful quote about home that Tad included in the feature. What I didn’t realize is that Tad had so many requests from people interested in purchasing the handwritten version of the quote that he actually designed a small, letterpress version in white and brown. And he also recently released these larger, typographic versions of the print, this time a one color screen print, available in four colors. These would make fantastic anniversary or wedding gifts … housewarming gifts, too.

images from Tad Carpenter

Threefold Collective Wishbone Cards

June 21, 2010 // kristen // 1 replies

Making a wish on the wishbone of the Thanksgiving turkey was always a yearly tradition for my sister and me; however, we always had to wait until we were at my grandparents’ house at Christmas to actually do the wishing because the wishbone needed to dry before we could use it. This completely clever, pre-perforated One for You, One for Me card from Threefold Collective takes away all of the wishbone waiting time, and it’s a great option for vegetarians and vegans, too!

images from Threefold Collective

Zoo Screen Print by Joanna Howell

June 08, 2010 // kristen // 0 replies

This limited edition Zoo Screen Print by illustrator Joanna Howell would make a great gift for any mom-to-be who’s planning on having an animal/zoo themed nursery. I would actually love to see a nursery with this color scheme, too! How bright and fun would that be?

images from Joanna Howell

2010 Calendar Roundup, Part 1

October 15, 2009 // kristen // 10 replies

Alright, everyone, I can hold back no longer. I cannot get over how many awesome 2010 calendars are out there, and at this rate the roundup is going to be half a dozen parts. But this is great, because it means more options and eye candy for everyone! I have to pace myself, though, so today I’ll just be posting part one.

What I love about so many of these calendars is that they can easily be turned into framed art after the year is over. This is what I’m planning on doing with my favorite 2009 calendar images, and pretty soon I’ll probably have a wall full of art that was formerly a calendar. Bonus!

Now, without further ado, here’s part one of my 2010 calendar roundup:

The always anticipated Ilee letterpress and silkscreen calendar:

Lovely modern printed and die cut calendar from A Little Hut:

Letterpress calendar from One Canoe Two, featuring wonderful hand drawn and painted illustrations:

Beautiful modern illustration and color in Egg Press’ 2010 offset printed desk calendar:

Bright, lovely patterns feature prominently in Linda & Harriett’s calendar:

Love the purple and orange color palette and folk inspired illustration in Dutch Door’s letterpress calendar:

Elegant, modern letterpressed illustrations from Parrott Design Studio:

Whimsical, colorful illustrations in yaelfran’s 2010 printable calendar:

Beautiful simplicity from simplesong designs:

Daisy P Paperie has four pretty calendars this year, each with its own unique look and feel:

Bright and bold patterns in JHill Design’s 2010 Places I Have Never Been Wall Calendar, also available in a desktop version:

And I know that I’ve mentioned these previously, but I wanted to make Night Owl Paper Goods’ birch wood printed critter and pattern calendars a part of the roundup, too, because they’re just cool:

Be on the lookout for part two, coming soon…

images from their respective owners

Eco Friendly Paper : Rifferaff Handmade Gift Wrap

November 07, 2008 // kristen // 2 replies

I’m digging these new gift wrap designs from Rifferaff. The Bloom paper is a limited edition design by Elisabeth Warman of Black Pearl Press, and it’s hand silkscreened by Rifferaff in several colorways. I love collaborations!
Rifferaff is committed to local, small scale, eco-friendly production and uses waterbased inks to print their designs on 100% recycled paper.

images from Rifferaff