Recent Posts Tagged With 'just for funsies'

• Fomato for all.

  Posted on Monday March 2nd, 2009 at 18:51 in design, paper goods, buyables, just for funsies, aren't you cheeky, happy birthdays

  At last! My favorite absurdist cards are now available online at Fomato’s shop. Here are some highlights (”It’s pizza’s job to be incredible”? “I’m busy with this burrito”? “It is a super ugly ...

• Short and sweet.

  Posted on Sunday January 11th, 2009 at 23:00 in design, paper goods, just for funsies

  Love these 2″ x 3.5″ mini notes and postcards from Tara Hogan’s Ink + Wit (all soy inks and recycled papers, of course). Perfect for a succinct little note....

• Fugu Fugu Press.

  Posted on Saturday November 22nd, 2008 at 19:35 in kids, love, design, congratulations, thank yous, paper goods, buyables, just for funsies

  I happened upon a charming holiday card featuring a pair of happy chestnuts today as I was stocking up on supplies from my favorite shop and to my dismay, I didn’t have my notebook on hand (a frequent occurrence and very serious personal flaw, ...

• Draw draw draw.

  Posted on Friday October 3rd, 2008 at 00:00 in design, blogs, paper goods, buyables, just for funsies, get in my belly (on food, prints & posters

  The drawings at draw draw draw make me smile - the style reminds me of the illustrations in some of my favorite books growing up, and the blog is like a kind of droll graphical diary. Artist Liz Tjepkema says: Computers frustrate me, but I like blog...

• Small Square Design.

  Posted on Monday September 29th, 2008 at 00:02 in boston, paper goods, buyables, just for funsies, products and packaging

  Seriously sweet letterpressed cards, tags, and other items from Basak Notz’s San Francisco-based Small Square Design. I love the sketchy, doodly feel of these designs. For more, check out the etsy shop or Basak’s blog, full of mistakes....

• Pancake & Franks.

  Posted on Monday September 15th, 2008 at 19:39 in paper goods, buyables, just for funsies

  Gorgeous contours and textures from Arizona-based Stacy Pancake’s Pancake & Franks, taking their inspiration from nature - things as simple as wood, garlic bulbs, and sea urchins don’t escape artistic notice here....

• A. Favorite Design.

  Posted on Monday September 8th, 2008 at 00:00 in friendship, paper goods, buyables, just for funsies

  Cheerfully simple letterpress cards from Chicago graphic designer turned letterpress artist a. favorite (a.k.a. Amber Favorite). Vintage signs, typewriters, and wood block type are among the themes that pop up frequently in her charming line. Via h...

• Simply ink.

  Posted on Friday August 15th, 2008 at 00:00 in paper goods, buyables, fine art and illustration, just for funsies

  I love this Berlin, Berlin drawing from Helsinki-based artist Hanna Konola. It’s somehow simultaneously provincial and etheral… all wavering daylight and ink-and-water purity. Abstract forms and subdued colors with a shot of pink sugges...

• Paper for thought.

  Posted on Wednesday July 2nd, 2008 at 00:00 in paper goods, buyables, just for funsies

  Some reflections from enjoy design… Share This...

• I facestalk you every day.

  Posted on Monday June 2nd, 2008 at 06:24 in paper goods, my free printable stationery designs, excuse me... your nerdiness is showing, just for funsies, aren't you cheeky

  O, the world we live in… This is based on a gchat I actually had. I’m guessing this speaks to more people than would readily admit it. To send this to a stalkee, you’ll need: 4-bar folded cards in Superfine White my card-sized ...

• Par Amour.

  Posted on Friday May 30th, 2008 at 00:01 in paper goods, just for funsies, aren't you cheeky

  I heard from Basak Miller earlier this week, telling me about her new line of greeting cards, T-shirts, and totes at the New York-based Par Amour Designs. Originally from Istanbul, Basak combines her interests in screenwriting and graphic design in ...

• Mariella Designs.

  Posted on Wednesday May 28th, 2008 at 06:47 in thank yous, paper goods, buyables, excuse me... your nerdiness is showing, just for funsies

  Take a peek at these! Amy Branch over at Mariella Designs sent me these beautifully detailed, nature-inspired samples this week (much to my own personal, as well as blognerd, delight). Each card is printed with soy-based inks on recycled, luxurious...

• Uncooked.

  Posted on Friday May 2nd, 2008 at 15:19 in mother's day, paper goods, buyables, just for funsies, aren't you cheeky

  Loving the raw (no pun intended) absurdity of these well-intentioned but half-cocked captions floating above cheerfully wavering graphics - especially the Mother’s Day card (lower right) from the now four-year-old, New York-based Uncooked. Che...

• Zeichen Press.

  Posted on Friday April 25th, 2008 at 11:51 in congratulations, thank yous, paper goods, buyables, just for funsies, aren't you cheeky

  Fran Shea emailed me about her and business partner Jen’s line of greeting cards, coasters, and “can cards” over at Zeichen Press, and I’m loving the quirky and matter-of-fact messages. Come on, “I’m glad you̵...

• It’s getting warmer…

  Posted on Wednesday April 16th, 2008 at 00:00 in paper goods, buyables, just for funsies, you are just darling, happy birthdays

  …slowly but surely, even here in the city of near-perpetually unfavorable weather. I’m anticipating the first leaves, flowers, and re-appearance of small mammals with these cards from Good on Paper and Tennis, Anyone? Share This...

• Yes yes yes!

  Posted on Friday April 4th, 2008 at 00:00 in paper goods, buyables, just for funsies

  Poetry and images go together like pb&j (and having just eaten one, might I add they are just as satisfying a pairing), so I was excited to come across YES Press today (via Poppytalk). Every month the trio releases a limited edition run of 100 ...

• Orla Kiely Paper.

  Posted on Wednesday March 26th, 2008 at 00:00 in paper goods, buyables, just for funsies, personal paper, desk and office goodies

  Orla Kiely’s colorful, pattern-driven designs originally appeared on bags and have grown over the years to appear on apparel, housewares, and now… paper! Hop over to decor8 for a sneak preview of their forthcoming paper collection and a ...

• Shim + Sons.

  Posted on Thursday March 20th, 2008 at 13:32 in paper goods, buyables, just for funsies

  Loving the simple and beautifully handmade paper and home goods at Shim + Sons’ brand new online shop. Here’s a peek at their line of everyday cards accented with cotton fabric. For more on this Portland-based design studio, check out t...

• An assortment of lovelies.

  Posted on Wednesday March 12th, 2008 at 00:00 in missing you, thank yous, paper goods, buyables, just for funsies, personal paper, happy birthdays

  Some fresh new finds from etsy… Clockwise from top left: Hello Spring Stitched Note Card Set from Baba’s Second Design | Hello Spring Notecard Set from Baba’s Second Design | Personalized note cards with modern garden lin...

• Earmark.

  Posted on Friday February 22nd, 2008 at 19:45 in paper goods, buyables, excuse me... your nerdiness is showing, just for funsies, aren't you cheeky, desk and office goodies

  Love the varied styles of paper goods over at Earmark - I’ve found everything from sweet to cheeky to vintage to classic. Here is a sampling (and obviously, I’m nursing a soft spot for the Geek Love notecard). Check out their Etsy shop ...

• Letteria.

  Posted on Monday February 18th, 2008 at 15:47 in thank yous, paper goods, buyables, just for funsies

  Loving these rich neutral- and jewel-toned prints from Letteria, a small letterpress studio located near Zurich. For more, check out Letteria’s site and etsy shop. Share This...

• Studio On Fire.

  Posted on Tuesday February 12th, 2008 at 23:00 in paper goods, buyables, just for funsies, you are just darling, get in my belly (on food

  Um, I love food, so these bold letterpressed blank-inside cards from Studio On Fire hit the right chord with me. I think I’d send these little quirky works of art to those numerous friends who also make a pastime out of loving butter, cheese, ...

• I could just eat them up.

  Posted on Friday February 1st, 2008 at 01:21 in valentines, paper goods, buyables, just for funsies, aren't you cheeky, you are just darling

  They’re that cute. A quickie but a good one for Friday: letterpressed blobs and grinning sea monkeys in love from Chicago-based Erica Barraca’s littlepretty. Via Paper Crave. Share This...