The Ampersand Collection

February 06, 2012 // kristen // 0 replies

My ampersand-loving heart is going pitter pat for The Ampersand Collection from 55 Hi’s. This curated package of 9×9 ampersand prints features work by 10 designers, including: Ryan Brinkerhoff, Riley Cran, Scott Hill, Kendrick Kidd, Anthony Lane, Drew Melton, Chris Sandlin, Sergey Shapiro, and Michael Tabie.

Each ampersand illustration is hand printed on cover weight stock, and the prints come packaged in a really cool custom folder. This collection is a limited edition of 200, so be sure to snap up your ampersand prints while you can!

images from 55 Hi’s

Weekly Wrap #105 : Watercolor Hearts

February 03, 2012 // kristen // 2 replies

I wouldn’t have guessed that neon pink and kraft paper would go together so well, but this lovely gift wrap idea from Leslie of A Creative Mint sure showed me! Oh, my goodness, the hand-painted watercolor heart gift embellishments are gorgeous. And I love how the neon pink compliments the softer shades of blue and pink on each patterned heart. This project, a part of the “Color Me Pretty” series on decor8, has definitely set my creative gears a-turnin’.

images by Leslie of a Creative Mint for decor8

Quick Picks Thursday : 2.2.12

February 02, 2012 // kristen // 0 replies

Hehe! From the Apocalypse Ephemeris calendar by Joe Anderson
(printing by All Along Press)

This Week’s Picks

♥ Incredible “x-ray origami” by Takayuki Hori.

♥ Itty bitty paper bags that look like notebook pages? Yes, please!

♥ Fun “mad lib” Valentine’s Day cards by Inclosed Studio (email to order)

♥ Aww, a super cute holiday card/birth announcement by Erin Jang.

♥ Gorgeous, contemporary letterpress wedding invitations from Lion in the Sun.

♥ Eep! Adorable packaging by Annie Chen.

♥ Beautiful handmade books by Serena Olivieri. – via Design*Sponge

2012 Valentine’s Day Cards, Part 6

February 01, 2012 // kristen // 1 replies

This batch of Valentine’s Day greetings is making me ooh and aah, giggle, and blush. It’s a nice mix of pretty, silly, and naughty, and I have to say that I am so getting a kick out of all of the science-y/geeky/nerdy cards this year. I hope that this is the start of a “nerdy” stationery trend.

Kathryn White’s lovely Valentine’s Day card collection:

Naughty, naughty (and fantastic hand-lettered) letterpress love day greetings from Echo Letterpress:

“You’re Cute” letterpress card by Print and Grain:

A simple design makes a big statement in this “Heartbeat” card by Shortgrass Designs:

A nerdy and naughty greeting from Pink Orchid Press:

Sweet retro modern letterpress valentines by Lulu Dee:

“All My Love” letterpress greeting by Honizukle:

Pink doily print “XO” postcards by B. Impressed in the Felt & Wire shop:

A fun, hand-illustrated letterpress “Love Letters” greeting by Papillon Press:

Naughty and snarky Valentine’s Day greetings (and anti-valentine sucker cards) by Meghan McCrary:

images from their respective sources

2012 Valentine’s Day Cards, Part 5

January 31, 2012 // kristen // 2 replies

The super cool Valentine’s Day cards keep a comin’ in part five of my picks for “love day” 2012. And, if you’re looking for even more sweet designs, be sure to check out all of my other Valentine’s Day card features. So many great designs this year!

Lovely typographic letterpress love cards from Dahlia Press:

“You’re My Favorite Person Ever” letterpress card by Wishbone Letterpress (for Valentine’s Day and beyond!):

Whimsical, hand-lettered “Lots of Love” in sweet pink by BerinMade:

Hee! Fun and nerdy love cards from 4/Four Cards:

Bread and butter love from My Little Buffalo:

A beautiful, “Be Mine” embossed heart card from Digby Rose (great texture!):

Die cut screenprinted (left) and lino block letterpress (right) Valentine’s Day cards from Popolo Press at Poppytalk Handmade:

A clever “8-bit” letterpress Valentine’s Day greeting from Kiss and Punch (great colors!):

Oh so sweet (and sometimes petite) note cards by Felix Doolittle. Save 20% on their Heart Candy and Le Petite Heart Candy collections in celebration of Valentine’s Day:

“You’re Sweet” illustrated greeting from Stuff by Nicole:

images from their respective sources