Making Memories Spook Alley Collection

September 22, 2009 // kristen // 4 replies

I’m so excited to see all of this year’s cool new Halloween themed scrapbooking collections. I always love to see what new things — color palettes, design styles, illustrations — companies, both large and independent, are trying.

Making Memories’ Spook Alley collection caught my eye with the fuchsia that is woven into the palette of oranges and grays. I also like the corresponding Halloween stamps and neato vinyl tapes (bottom) in the collection:

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Henry Road and Julia Rothman for Galison

September 21, 2009 // kristen // 0 replies

Galison has some awesome new lines for Fall 2009, including office accessory and stationery collections featuring patterns by Paula Smail of Henry Road and illustrations by Julia Rothman. Here’s a peek, and you can find the rest of the collections, along with other new items for Fall 2009, at Galison.

Paula Smail and Henry Road:

The Notes & Things collection, featuring illustrations by Julia Rothman:

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Lucky Luxe

September 21, 2009 // kristen // 1 replies

Get ready for some Monday morning swooning because there are some seriously gorgeous projects, including the sweet sweet save the date hankies shown above, being created by Erin from Lucky Luxe.

Lucky Luxe specializes in designing custom save the dates, invitations, and stationery for the special occasions in your life, with designs featuring eclectic, vintage, and whimsical elements, often with a touch of the unexpected. Here’s some more eye candy from the Lucky Luxe portfolio:

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Free Printables Friday

September 18, 2009 // kristen // 6 replies

I’ve seen so many awesome printable freebies over the past couple of weeks that I knew it was time to do a little roundup. Thank you to all of the wonderful designers and illustrators who have been so generous in sharing all of these lovelies with us:

From top to bottom:

* Remind someone of their own strength with these awesome “Passion, Fire & Fight” cards from Erin Vale (grab this one while you can because it’s a limited edition freebie and will go on sale in her paper goods shop next week)

* Add some pizazz to your child’s lunch box with super cute robot-themed lunch notes from Tangarang

* Feterie has created pretty and practical printable cards that will teach your child about note writing while he or she practices writing skills

* Download nifty Halloween inspired note cards by Haley Dolan (of Bread of Many) for Each Penny Pretty

* Amy from Eat Drink Chic does it again with lovely ice cream soda printables

From top to bottom:

* Download an entire set of super pretty green apple stationery, courtesy of Creature Comforts

* Jinjerup shares oh so adorable “Owlways Yours” note cards/lists … I can’t get enough of those cutie pie owls!

* Amy from Living Locurto has created chic and stylish printable “Super Mom” lists and offers a great bonus gift idea

Have a great weekend, everyone, and happy printing!

images from their respective owners

Beau Ideal

September 18, 2009 // kristen // 0 replies

I’m completely taken with these silk screened floral art prints by Beau Ideal. The pattern, the color, and the softness of the design seem to flow together perfectly. They also have a line of awesome, hand screen printed modern cards featuring interesting color palettes and lots of crave-worthy patterns and illustrations. Here are just a few from the collection:

Check out everything that Beau Idea has to offer over at their Etsy shop!

images from Beau Ideal