Weekly Wrap #121 : Nature-Inspired

June 29, 2012 // kristen // 1 replies

May Day Studio’s first ever gift wrap collection features original prints inspired by the natural world and sketched by Kelly McMahon after she witnessed the devastation of Vermont’s landscape by Hurricane Irene. The letterpress printed gift wrap sheets were created from original linocuts, and each of the two designs (field and river) is available in a selection of five colors.

10% of proceeds from sales of this gift wrap will be donated to the Vermont Disaster Relief Fund, which directly benefits Vermonters affected by last year’s hurricane.

images from May Day Studio

Quick Picks Thursday : 6.28.12

June 28, 2012 // kristen // 0 replies

Work by paper artist, Marlis Maehrle

This Week’s Picks

♥ A do-it-yourself crafty card for a grad by Sweet Street Gals (download).

♥ Gorgeous “Signature Shakespeare” Papercut Editions by Kevin Stanton.

♥ Unique test tube & wildflower seed save the dates by Hello Tenfold.

♥ Make-it-yourself cardboard stackers (a fun idea for kids) by Meaningful Mama. – via pin

♥ Aah-mazing packaging and branding by Contrabrand.

♥ Urbanic is hiring!

image from Upon a Fold/Marlis Maehrle

Sanna Annukka Screen Prints

June 27, 2012 // kristen // 1 replies

Oh, my. I am completely enamored with Sanna Annukka’s new trio of avian screen prints. The beautiful, hand printed pieces feature Sanna’s trademark bold, graphic illustration and pattern work, and each very limited edition print is signed and numbered by the artist. – spotted at Lottie Loves…

Saimaanlintu

Lapinlintu

Karelianlintu

images from Sanna Annukka

Felix Doolittle Camp Postcards

June 26, 2012 // kristen // 0 replies

Felix Doolittle recently launched a collection of camp postcards, which feature five new summertime illustrations plus room for a note on one side, while the other side is blank with a brightly colored border, the perfect frame for the kids’ (and adults’) drawings and very handy for the little ones to take along to camp with them. Two of the postcards will be included in every order placed before July 31, 2012.

And to celebrate this fun new collection, Felix Doolittle is holding the Camp Postcard Drawing Contest! Simply send them your illustrated postcard, and they’ll post it to their Facebook page for voting. Check out more details about the contest right here, and happy drawing!

images from Felix Doolittle

Quilled Drop Caps by Sarah Yakawonis

June 25, 2012 // kristen // 0 replies

I’ve been meaning to share Sarah Yakawonis’ incredible work with you since it popped up in my inbox a couple of weeks ago. The Portland, Maine-based illustrator and graphic designer discovered the art of quilling in 2010 and has been passionately pushing the medium into new and unexpected territory with creations like her amazing, quilled drop cap series.

Head over to her blog for additional shots/details of her latest projects, and be sure to drop by her shop to pick up prints of some of her quilled creations. Don’t miss her headshot – hint: it features a quilled beard!

images from Sarah Yakawonis