Monthly Archives for January 2008
Postage Stamp Design
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I came across this flickr set of postage stamps from David McFarline, and I really enjoyed the designs. Some of my favs are below, but there is much to appreciate about all of them. They have been collected from various … Continue reading
Free PDF Download: “Classic Heart” Valentine Postcard
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As promised, here is the second Valentine’s Day postcard in the series. Just download the PDF using the link below and simply cut and send. The “Classic Heart” design is a simple heart encircled in a sweet message of surrender. … Continue reading
Dashes of Cuteness and Creativity
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Cuteness I came across these Valentine’s Day Mice softies made with love by Soto Softies. Totally appropriate for the sweet holiday, I think. Something about Valentine’s Day makes me really appreciate cuteness. Creativity I’m also inspired by the creativity in … Continue reading
Free PDF Download: “Vintage Romance” Valentine Postcard
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Inspired by the season of love, I will be releasing a series of lovely postcards that you can download and print out on an 8.5 x 11 piece of heavy weight card stock. Just download the PDF using the link … Continue reading
One Up the Handwritten Letter
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The only thing better than a handwritten letter to your valentine this year would be…a rosewood scented handwritten letter. Red Envelope is offering scented stationary that comes beautifully packaged and with a colorful floral design. Born of a collaboration between … Continue reading
Delicate Jewelry Creations from Hester Zagt
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Love the metal and clay jewelry creations from Dutch artist Hester Zagt. The pieces are delicate and soft looking, with details that are intricate without being overdone. The jewelery is inspired by dutch traditional costumes, so it makes sense that … Continue reading
Botanical Photography by Clinton Friedman
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Good photography is easy to come by, but occasionally I’ll come across a set of work that is particularly striking to me. These photographs of South African botanicals from photographer Clinton Friedman are, using his own words, electric and bold. … Continue reading
Flowers in an Instant
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Apart from being just a novelty, these Instant Blossoms grow into quite a respectable little bouquet of flowers. From designer Ki-Seung Lee, this simple but elegantly complex creation was designed to simulate a real flower vase. Creating multi-dimensional space out … Continue reading
Free Font from FontShop: Anziano
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Check out FontShop’s free font from their Best of ’07 list, called Anziano™. Stefan Hattenbach’s Anziano™ deserves a spot on the Best of ’07 list as one of the few new designs that hearkens back to classic book typography. Thanks … Continue reading
Love is in the Air: Valentine’s Day is Coming
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After the Christmas glitter and baubles were cleared out of every retail store across the country, a new set of decorations took it’s place…for Valentine’s Day! It’s incredible how early we get prepped for each big day on the calendar. … Continue reading
