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Look Ma, I’m in a Book: I Heart Stationery

 

I’ve been aching to share this news for some time now, but I wanted to wait until it was officially released. It was hard to believe it was real until I went to the book store the other day and bought myself a copy.

I have to thank the lovely Charlotte Rivers for inviting me to be a part of this special book, I Heart Stationery (available for purchase here), featuring a talented array of crafters and stationery designers. I feel so fortunate to be a part of it. Hope you pick up a copy and cherish it as much as I do. It’s an incredibly inspiring collection!

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Happy Reading: Print Workshop

My latest read is Print Workshop: Hand Printing Techniques and Truly Original Projects by Christine Schmidt. As of recent, I have been yearning to expand upon my printing techniques at the studio, so I thought this would be an encouraging shove in the right direction.

The book covers a lot of basics that I am already familiar with in terms of block and stamp printing, but also dives into other areas that are new and inspiring to me, including image transfer and sun printing. Very exciting stuff! I can’t wait to experiment more. Recommended for those who like to get messy and creative with new tools and techniques.

{images from Apartment Therapy, North County Times, and AnOther Mag}

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Handmade Weddings

For so long I have admired and been inspired by the work of Hello! Lucky. They describe themselves as letterpress and design specialists who will not rest until you’re absolutely thrilled! (I hear that!).

I had some gift card money left over at Indigo so I treated myself to their latest release, Handmade Weddings, written in collaboration with stylist extraordinaire and former Martha Stewart Weddings senior style editor Shana Faust. If you’re like me, and DIY is something you crave for everyday you wake up, then this is a book for you. Oh yes, and it might help if you’re getting married since all the crafts revolve around that occasion. But I think it suits me well, as I work with many brides and grooms, catering to that special day.

The book is perfect for personalizing too, as it is sectioned by various styles, from Retro Homespun to Modern Classic. So the next time you’re at the book store, take a peak!

{images from Handmade Weddings}

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Happy Note: Stay Cool

{this happy note is brought to you by Maxime Francout a.k.a Max F., a French illustrator/designer living and working in Montreal, Canada. Check out his photostream and portfolio page for more delightful illustrations.}

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Happy Note: Thanks!

I’m sending Thank You cards out this week. These are Jennifer Li’s.

{photo from Jennie Li on Flickr}

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…who you really are

{note from Mariya Miteva (Ornamelle) on Flickr}

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I love you more than…

I love you more than blank is a project run by Laureen Moyal and Yuliya Gorlovetsky in New York. The projects collects thousands of submissions from people everywhere, sharing their measure for love. Their loves are categorized by what it is they love, and is not limited to romantic relationships only. Some of them are really sweet confessions :)

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Live Beautifully

{image from Le Love Image}

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Never Too Late

It's Never Too Late

{image from Ben Chlapek on Flickr. prints sold here on Etsy.}

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PS I love you

ps i love you

{image from Jessica Ortwerth on Flickr}

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