Weekly Wrap #136 : Retro Holiday Fun

November 16, 2012 // kristen // 0 replies

This awesome collection of holiday gift packaging by Helen Dardik for The Madison Park Group is most definitely on my wishlist. The color, the retro-ish illustrated patterns, the sweet lettering – so much fun! The collection includes holiday labels, gift wrap, a gift bag, and a bottle bag so you can wrap gifts in all sorts of shapes and sizes.

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Trendspotting : Geometric Holiday

November 14, 2012 // kristen // 4 replies

Triangles and diamonds and polygons – oh, my! This season’s holiday card collections are filled with modern cards by clever stationers who are using the simplest of shapes to create bold designs that will appeal to anyone who loves contemporary, non-traditional holiday designs and clean, geometric patterns.

1. Joy Geometric Holiday Cards | Annie Clark for Minted 2. Folded Triangles Christmas Tree Card | Sarah Louise Matthews 3. Triangle Trees Cards | Pearenthetical Press 4. Bold Shapes Holiday Cards | Rigel Stuhmiller 5. Screen Printed Holiday Cards | Picturette 6. Season’s Greetings Cards | Elephant & Castle 7. Snowflake Hexagon Patterned Cards | Design des Troy 8. Christmas Tree Cards | Pike Street Press 9. Geometric Christmas Tree Cards | Ruff House Art 10. Geometric Holiday Cards | Stacey Meacham for Minted 11. Abstract Tree Cards | Maida Vale

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A Letterpress Christmas, Roundup #3

November 14, 2012 // kristen // 1 replies

This “A Letterpress Christmas” roundup may be jam packed with red and green, but the traditional Christmas color palette is used in anything but a traditional way in these fun, modern letterpress holiday card designs!

Row 1 : Be Merry | Ladybug Press and Pine Beetle | Paper Plates Press

Row 2 : Warm Wishes (left) | Twin Ravens Press; Neon Holiday Sign (center) | a. favorite design; Sweet Tidings of Joy (right) | Two Key Press

Row 3 : Grocery Story Holiday Sign | a. favorite design and Holly Jolly | Pup & Pony

Row 4 : Polka Dot Christmas | Sweet Afton Studio

Row 5 : Ombre Season’s Greetings | Kiss and Punch and Hoppy Holidays Bottlecaps | a. favorite design

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A Letterpress Christmas, Roundup #2

November 13, 2012 // kristen // 0 replies

Lots of merry and bright color, along with some very clever concepts and plenty of great design, in this roundup of awesome letterpress cards. And be sure to check out all of my “A Letterpress Christmas” picks for more ideas.

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2013 Calendars, Part 4

November 13, 2012 // kristen // 0 replies

If you enjoy modern pattern and great illustration, then I think that you’re going to find some serious paper cravings among the super cool designs in today’s roundup of 2013 calendars. Ready? Let’s get started!

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