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

images from their respective sources

On My Wishlist : Colorful Cravings

May 06, 2014 // kristen // 0 replies

I am obsessed with color. Obsessed. I’m a sponge, and sites like Design Seeds are my water. In other words, I love me some color. Hey, there are worse vices, right?

Anywho, I recently purchased a new set of watercolors and some Gelatos (these things are awesome!), and I thought that would quell my color cravings for a little while. But no. I’m still a color junkie in search of more rainbow-colored goodness. Here are a several items that are high on my wishlist:

1. Dr. Ph. Martin’s Bombay India Inks 2. Grumbacher Opaque Watercolor Set 3. Winsor & Newton Tube Watercolor Set 4. Caran d’Ache Neocolor II Artists’ Crayons 5. PanPastel Tints Set 6. Faber-Castell Albrecht Dürer Watercolor Pencils

images from Dick Blick

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Star Sign Cards by Hammerpress

May 06, 2014 // kristen // 0 replies

I am totally digging these new star sign letterpress cards by Hammerpress. The scribbly texture of the night sky is great, as is the rich navy and bright orange color palette. I can only imagine how wonderful these feel to the touch! A great alternative to the standard birthday greeting.

Check out the full collection of star signs right here.

images from Hammerpress

Birthday Cards for Him

May 05, 2014 // kristen // 0 replies

Happy Birthday King/Queen Letterpress Card | Paper Bandit Press

I’m always on the lookout for great, guy-friendly birthday greetings, and this little collection has plenty of designs that will bring smiles to the faces of the dudes in your life. Cigar smoking and metal music-loving ladies will also appreciate some of the cards in this clever bunch.

Above, clockwise from top left : Dude and Chick // Old Tom Foolery // Happy Cactus // Kiss and Punch // Idlewild Co. // A. Favorite

images from their respective sources