This is Origami

May 22, 2009 // kristen // 3 replies

This creative product concept, designed by Magdalena Czarnecki and featured the other day over at the incredibly addictive Dieline blog, is so inspiring. I’m fascinated with the idea of packaging as the product itself, and this is a stellar example.

The “This is Origami” project features empty paper bags containing step by step instructions that show you how to fold the bag into an origami animal. The reverse side of the bags feature corresponding patterns (bird cages for the whooping crane, etc.), and the bags transform into sustainable paper toys. The cost of the bag is directed to the World Wildlife Federation to help save the corresponding endangered animal. Pretty neat, huh?

images from The Dieline / Magdalena Czarnecki

Father’s Day 2009, Part 2

May 21, 2009 // kristen // 1 replies

So many great Father’s Day cards this year that a part two of the roundup was definitely necessary. Here are more paper pretties, uh, I mean manly manlies, for Father’s Day:

Egg Press has a great selection of letterpress Father’s Day greeetings

A retro camper theme from Michelle Brusegaard (I can’t get enough of those campers!)

Spawn Studio has great Father’s Day sentiments for the dad with a sense of humor

Letterpress woodland themed Father’s Day by Dutch Door Press

Kid Caddy and Father Fish by Red Cap Cards

Letterpressed “F is for Father” card by Hijirik Studio

Father and BBQ Parade letterpress greetings by Hello! Lucky (can’t resist dancing food!)

Thanks for Not Leaving card with a retro feel by Gramkin Paper Studio

Father’s Day Henry letterpress card by Spark Stationery (love the cape and crown!)

Robot Dad card by Mama Robot

Teal and red argyle Father’s Day card by Paper and Inkling

images from their respective owners

Father’s Day 2009, Part 1

May 20, 2009 // kristen // 4 replies

Father’s Day is just about a month away, and so many shops have great designs for the special day. Here’s the first round of cool cards for Dad:

Secret Decoder Card with your personalized message by Crankbunny

Letterpressed Sportsman and Handy Man Father’s Day cards by The Paper Peony

Dad, You Rock and Old Fart cards by Modern Emotive

Old Spice and Soap on a Rope Letterpress Father’s Day card by A Favorite (this one reminds me of my grandpa)

Letterpressed Teacher Friend Hero Dad and Gocco printed Father’s Day cards by Anna Cote

Father’s Day Ties and Headphones cards by Up Up Creative

For the nautical father — Perideau Design’s Anchor Father’s Day Card

Father’s Day Golly Gee and Compass cards by Earmark

images from their various owners

Maythird

May 20, 2009 // kristen // 0 replies

Spotted on decor8 yesterday, the lovely Etsy shop, Maythird, whose tags, cards, printables, and scrapbooking elements are so soft and pretty. Be sure to check out the Maythird blog and Flickr stream for lots of inspiration, and a great freebie!

images from Maythird

Paper Pops

May 19, 2009 // kristen // 1 replies

Have you seen the latest market at Poppytalk Handmade? Paper Pops launched on May 10 and is all about the paper, featuring many paper goods that are being shown right this minute at the National Stationery Show. The market features so many Paper Crave favorites, and even a few that are new to me, so if you’re a paper lovin’ fool like me, Paper Pops is a must see.

images from Poppytalk