Nautical Cards by Suzy Ultman + Igloo Letterpress

June 17, 2013 // kristen // 3 replies

Ahoy, mateys, and happy Monday to ye! This morning, I’m in a rather seafaring mood because I’m absolutely smitten with these awesome, nautical-themed illustrated cards from Suzy Ultman and Igloo Letterpress. The birthday, love, and thank you cards are so irresistibly fun that I think I’d have a hard time giving them away. You know what this means, right? I’ll just have to buy two of each and keep one!

images from Igloo Letterpress

Weekly Wrap #148 : Summery DIY Ideas

June 14, 2013 // kristen // 0 replies

These do-it-yourself gift wrap ideas are just the thing for bright and sunny summer packages. You’ll find clever word search wrap, festive gift tags, fishy fun, and eye-catching neon in this summery bunch, which features plenty of free printables for your downloading pleasure!

Above, clockwise from top left : Neon Wrap Ideas | Corinna vanGerwen for Omiyage; Fish Gift Wrap | Martha Stewart; Word Search Wrap (free printable) | Mini-eco; Sweet Summertime Gift Wrap + Tags (free printable) | Lia Griffith

images from their respective sources

Quick Picks : 6.13.13

June 13, 2013 // kristen // 1 replies

Live to Make, Make to Live Art Print | Tad Carpenter

This Week’s Picks

♥ Love the layered hand stamping on these biz cards for Dobrotti (design by KAT Graphic Design Studio).

♥ Hello, triplex paper! Ooh, that’s a great look.

♥ Not paper, but I am digging these screen printed nature badges from Slide Sideways. What can I say? I’m still a Girl Scout at heart. – via

♥ Fantastic illustration work from Michael Mullan.

♥ Check out these unique PANCAKE maps from Justina Yang. – via

image from Tad Carpenter

El Calotipo

June 12, 2013 // kristen // 0 replies

I first spotted El Calotipo, a Spanish printing studio and center for book art and design, on Flickr a couple of years back and, ever since, I anticipate seeing their gorgeous paper projects. The printers, artists, and designers working out of the El Calotipo studio create a little bit of everything, from amazing letterpress business cards to packaging and wedding invitations, and I’m always looking forward to seeing what’s new.

Here’s a little peek at some of their recent projects, and be sure to check out the El Calotipo site to see more of the fantastic work coming out of their studio.

images from El Calotipo

Sweet Birthday Cards from Hello! Lucky

June 11, 2013 // kristen // 2 replies

If you’re looking for some super sweet birthday greetings, then Hello! Lucky has you covered. I am completely enamored with this new bunch of adorable (and colorful!) birthday cards, which feature awesome illustrations that are sure to bring smiles to the faces of birthday boys and girls.

Have a peek at some of my favorites below, and be sure to head over to the Hello! Lucky shop and check out the whole collection.

images from Hello! Lucky

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