What’s New at Upon a Fold

February 20, 2012 // kristen // 0 replies

Justine from upon a fold continues to amaze and delight me with the unique paper goods that she gathers for her shop. Here’s a peek at some of the newest additions (side note: they’re awesome!):

Above, clockwise from the top : 1/100 Paper Model Set No. 6 – New York by Terada Mokei (the detail!); Sea Urchin Friends coasters + booklet by Yuki Nobuko; Airvase paper vase by Torafu Architects; Thread Lid (Antiprism) container/box by Azumi Mitsuboshi; Craft Log’s Gift Card + Tag Set by Yoko Inoue

And I LOVE that you receive a fun DIY paper gift when you order from upon a fold. Remember these adorable paper pencils? Well, the newest gift is a mini paper post box, and this sweet little box (and mini letters, too!) is rockin’ my paper-loving socks off. So cute!

images from Upon a Fold

Weekly Wrap #107 : New Grafika Designs

February 17, 2012 // kristen // 1 replies

Last year I featured 1973’s super awesome Grafika gift wrap collection, and I’m so excited to see that the line is growing! Several new designs have been added recently, and the new patterns are as bold and eye-catching as the originals. Great colors, too, including bright red, teal, yellow, bubblegum pink, and royal blue. If you want your gift to grab major attention, then these gift wrap designs are most definitely the way to go.

images from 1973

Quick Picks Thursday : 2.16.12

February 16, 2012 // kristen // 1 replies

Heirloom Seed Kit by Sarah Rainwater Design (such lovely packaging) – via pin

This Week’s Picks

♥ Now these are some cool posters (phosphorescent and fluorescent ink). – via design work life

♥ A teapot made of ticket rolls (wow!) by Brian Jewett.

♥ Get ready for the Oscars with these pretty, pretty party printables from Kathleen at Twig & Thistle.

♥ Adam Mann’s business cards rock.

♥ Check out the wonderful new wrapped cotton cord in Angela Liguori’s shop.

♥ I’m totally digging this clever, do-it-yourself pixel heart necklace by Jessica of How About Orange.

♥ Etsy’s Valentine’s Day greeting (video) is beautiful.

image from Sarah Rainwater Design

Isabel Roxas Paper Goods

February 15, 2012 // kristen // 3 replies

Squee! The new greeting card collection from illustrator, Isabel Roxas, of Greenpoint, Brooklyn-based Studio Roxas is absolutely adorable. I am completely enamored with her whimsical illustration style and hope that we’ll be seeing many more greetings from Isabel in the future.

And, if you’re into ninjas and mad robots, you’ll want to have a look at some of the other paper goodies in the Studio Roxas shop, including these Chibi Warrior screenprints and rubber stamps. So cute!

images from Studio Roxas

Invitation Tuesday : Invitation Crush Roundup #7

February 14, 2012 // kristen // 0 replies

Looking for a little invitation and save the date inspiration? Here’s a roundup of some of the paper pretties that I’ve been crushing on over at Invitation Crush lately. I’ve also been talking 2012 wedding invitation trends, so you can head on over and see what I think is going to be hot, hot, hot this year.

Above (clockwise, from top left): fairy tale map save the dates by Krista McCormick; the Weathervane suite from the Heritage Collection by Moontree Letterpress and Edward Brogna; Love Joy Happiness, one of the new printable wedding invitations from e.m. papers; Love Note letterpress wedding invitations by elum

images from their respective sources