i love my blog: abc cups

ABC cups-so cute by Papermash in the UK; and look what bloger at Tea for Joy did with them below?

Have a great long weekend if you are celebrating this week.

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thing makers: The Official Manufacturing Company

Witty sells.  Witty attracts.  Witty makes you think.  The Official Manufacturing Company out of Portland has the best “about us” I have seen in a while.  They call themselves “thing makers” aka very talented graphic designers.  This phrase is befitting to their company as they provide a wide range of services, too long to list, but if it has to do with marketing collateral, brand identity or some combination of the two, it looks like these guys can more than handle the job.  I would like to see them apply their skills to a wedding invitation, their aesthetic is very natural looking.  An event project by them would be on a level, no doubt.  For more behind the method check out their blog here.  And of course a big thanks to design forward blogger behind the artist and his model, for writting about this great graphic design company!

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packaging for Stumptown coffee

Property of Hangtags

nice package

If you are looking for ideas about how to package your holiday gifts, maybe something with a more personal touch, check out this awesome blog/etsy shop/site, Nice Package.  So cute!

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Letterpress in Toronto: I found it!

Why is it so hard to find letterpress in the city if you are looking for something bespoke and not mass market? 

Just when I was giving up hope on finding letterpress resources in Toronto for invitations and personal stationery, I found Pantry Press Inc hiding in a stable in the west end of the city.  The two designers who run Pantry Press Inc. bring over 15 years of letterpress experience and run the whole operation at home by appointment only!  Now I have not seen these products in the flesh but I am hoping they are a hidden gem and produce great work.  Toronto is in desperate need of creativity when it comes to paper products and invitations.  So here is a new resource to support.

Check out their work on their website (link above) or on their blog here.

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Creative Invoice

Just when you thought invoices had nothing to do with events and design think again.  The fabulous font and graphic designers of House Industries in Delaware came up with a creative application of an invoice for their company.  If I was to receive an invoice like that, the beauty alone  would encourage me to pay on-time!  Be sure to check out their website, they have a lot of great designs if you are into bold, strong, colourful graphics.

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Fall Folliage Invite

Keeping with the fall theme of posts, how cool is this wedding invitation done by the talented shop, Linda and Harriett in Brooklyn?

Really innovative stuff!

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