Monthly Archives for February 2008
Creating Environment with Art
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I love these photos of an experiential environment built by Formavision, a company that develops original art campaigns that capture one’s imagination and reinforces the brand’s vision. This particular installation was for cutting edge fashion designer duo, Marithe and Francois … Continue reading
Laser Engraved Goodness
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It’s really something when you can take a great thing and make it better. Take these already classy products — the ever-popular Moleskine and the ultimate cool computer, the MacBook. They’ve been vamped up a notch (or two or three) … Continue reading
Thank You to Creature Comforts
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A big thank you to Ez over at Creature Comforts for highlighting my scalloped edge piercing template! And to all the Creature Comfort readers who came over to visit…welcome! I enjoy being able to share these projects with others, so … Continue reading
New on evie s. – Vintage Beauty
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I’m excited to announce some new additions to the evie s. online store called Vintage Beauty. This category will feature beautiful vintage products available for sale. We will updating this area frequently as new treasures are found, but for now … Continue reading
Mast Brothers Chocolate
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I’ve written on chocolate packaging before, and now I’ve found a new one to drool over! They are deliciously packaged treats from Mast Brothers Chocolate, and while the sweet stuff doesn’t usually cause me temptation, the presentation of it is … Continue reading
Jewelry from Aesa and Touch
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It’s not often that jewelry catches my eye. Honestly, I’m pretty picky about the jewelry I wear, so usually my accessorizing is kept pretty austere. These collections from aesa and Touch really appealed to me for opposite reasons, yet they … Continue reading
DIY Project: Piercing Template for Scalloped Edges
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A couple days ago I wrote about the sweet sophistication of scalloped edges. Today, I’m posting a piercing template that you can use for panel cards and whatever else your heart desires. I created it to fit perfectly on a … Continue reading
Nautical Art by Jeff Canham
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Jeff Canham is an artist and designer whose work has been in exhibitions around the world. His style hits me as a nautical-meets-hippie-surfer vibe. He’s certainly found himself a niche painting specialty signs and banners in Venice and New York, … Continue reading
The Sweet Sophistication of Scalloped Edges
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Beauty is sometimes in the minor details, and scalloped edges are a simple way to sweeten an otherwise ho-hum piece. The great side about this element is that it can be incorporated over a variety of different mediums that call … Continue reading
Pattern and the Beauty of Tessellations
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Pattern is certainly a staple of design, and tessellations are some of the most beautiful and elaborate forms of art patterns that you can find. Tessellations come from the early Greeks, and has a rich history. The famous M.C. Escher … Continue reading
