You know how we feel about all things letterpress. And let’s face it, if cookies were a currency there would be no sadness in the world.
So what then friend, if I tell you that Fred has made a super duper set of letterpressed cookie cutters? Go ahead, sing along with me!
Oh the things you could spell…
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Good morning from sunny San Francisco! We’ve been here just over a week, soaking it all in and meeting so many wonderful people. (Are you here? Let’s do coffee!)
A couple days ago I had the pleasure of meeting an awesome group of creative, artistic gals. Katy was one of them. She’s an illustrator and co-founder of Daughter Earth, with her sister Laura. Visit their blog, shop their store, send virtual hugs.
Katy introduced me to something jaw-droppingly wonderful, gift-givers. I’ve been so excited to share.
Wrap is a design magazine with a double purpose. It features the work of talented illustrators from around the world and once you’ve read the interviews with each artist, the large format pages can be put to use as wrapping paper. Wrapping paper!
Run by Chris and Polly in London, Wrap can be found in select news stands and museum gift shops worldwide. Issue Four will be available in their online shop next Tuesday. Catch a sneak peek of the next issue on the presses!
Once I get my hands on a copy one question remains: Wrap with them? Or frame them? Oh man!
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DIY Paint-by-Numbers Coasters, photo by Halligan Smith
You guys, please tell me I’m not alone in my obsession with coasters… I mean, I really can’t get enough of them! Good thing there are so many fantastic DIY possibilities out there, including these colorful paint-by-number style beauties created by Halligan Smith. The way I see it, everyone needs coasters, right? Consider making and giving a set for birthdays, thank-yous, house warming parties, or just because! Halligan shares the process (and even offers free templates for all four designs) over on Design*Sponge, so go check it out!
Have you spied any other clever DIY coaster designs? Let’s have a coaster part—share your faves in the comments!
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Custom Fingerprint Art, by Chris Gardner
Here’s a DIY that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, wedding gifts, or just because. It utilized something so specifically you and turns it into art—your fingerprints!
You’ll need to have some simple creative computer skills (or know someone who does) and be quite cunning to acquire the fingerprints without raising any suspicions. Just tell your Valentine with a wink and a smile, “Shut it! No questions.”
Our friend Chris at ManMadeDIY put together this handy tutorial to take you through the steps for making your own. And if his visual style isn’t quite yours, get creative! There are many ways to adapt the idea changing the scale, colors, paper colors and typeface. Have fun! And let us know how yours turns out.
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More Love by TheLoveShop
Gifts that express love all year long are quite possibly the sweetest gifts you can give. And what easier way to do that than with a piece of art?
TheLoveShop is filled with amorous, inspirational, and happy sayings creatively rendered and embellished by the lovely JJ St. James.
After facing down a very trying time in her life, the Australian designer chose to focus on love—joy, peace, happiness, gratitude—and created The Love Shop to share that love. I’m so glad she did!
Pass it on by gifting a lovely print to someone you love. I can’t get enough of the top print titled More Love. More indeed!
I Heart Love by TheLoveShop
Endless Love by TheLoveShop
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