The Detroit Card Co. Spring / Summer 2017 Collection

May 02, 2017 // kristen // 0 replies

Detroit Card Co.’s brand new spring and summer collection is filled to the brim with colorful, eye-catching notebooks and cards. I’m really diggin’ the mix of artful pattern and cute illustrations that include cacti and kitty cats. I mean, how adorable is the cat patterned notebook (above)? Sooooo adorable!

Have a peek at some of the super cool cards in the new collection (matching kitty cat patterned card included) and be sure to head on over to The Detroit Card Co. shop to see all of the new paper goods in the spring / summer collection.

images from The Detroit Card Co.

Mother’s Day Cards Roundup

May 01, 2017 // kristen // 0 replies

I’m wrapping up my Mother’s Day card picks for this year with a wonderful mix of greetings that include whimsical,clever, and just plain lovely card designs. There have been so many awesome Mother’s Day cards to choose from this year! If you’re looking for even more ideas, check out this roundup of sweet and clever cards for mom and this collection of super duper cute, mom-centric designs, too.

1. Moglea 2. Noteworthy Paper 3. Home Again Creative 4. Rifle Paper Co. 5. Ink Meets Paper 6. Hammerpress

images from their respective sources

Quick Picks : 4.27.17

April 27, 2017 // kristen // 0 replies

A Clever DIY Pantone Swatch Inspired Wall Art Tutorial from A Beautiful Mess

This Week’s Picks

♥ This DIY Pin the Tail on the Pinata party game is so much fun!

♥ Learn how to use inexpensive Crayola markers for watercoloring in this cardmaking video tutorial.

♥ Two new and soon-to-be published lettering books that are at the top of my wishlist.

♥ A lovely, free printable bookmark and art piece by Yas Imamura of Quill & Fox for The House That Lars Built.

♥ Absolutely beautiful children’s book illustration by Lorena Alvarez Gómez.

image from A Beautiful Mess

Hand Lettered Love #172

April 26, 2017 // kristen // 0 replies

one Abimatha two Chlowigraphy three Jed Chisholm four Alyissa Letters five Kelly Sikkema six Kate Rondorf

images from their respective sources

Super Cute Mother’s Day Cards from My Zoetrope

April 25, 2017 // kristen // 0 replies

If you’re looking for super cute Mother’s Day cards, then look no further because My Zoetrope has you covered with a colorful collection of cute, quirky, and puntastic, illustrated cards for the occasion.

You’ll find teacup bunnies, mother hens, and happy owls among these adorable designs, and I like there’s a card for grandmas, too! Have a peek some of My Zoetrope’s Mother’s Day greetings below, and check out their shop to see all of their totally cute and quirky cards.

images from My Zoetrope