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February 10, 2014

Print It: Watercolor Valentines

One of my 2014 resolutions for Design Crush is to bring more of my own DIY projects to light, so we’re starting what will hopefully be a monthly series with these printable watercolor valentines! I had the best time pulling out my watercolors and gold paint and creating these – write your words on the back or string them up to make a fast and festive garland. Choose from the valentines above or a blank set to add your own touches. Download below!

Posted In cards, downloads, holidays, paper goods, valentine's day

February 7, 2014

Happy Weekend

01/ Cityscapes created from what else – DOTS.
02/ Golden Hour shots from around the world.
03/ ToastyMUG keeps your hands warm while you enjoy a hot beverage.
04/ Beautifully cut sea stacks in Ireland.
05/ Olaf Breuning’s colorful snow looks so happy!
06/ Intersections is an ornately carved wooden cube that projects beautiful shadows.
07/ Because even Cupid needs brand guidelines.
08/ Would you wear type-inspired eyeglasses? (I would.)
09/ Incredible stained glass murals enhance a botanical garden, check out out Cosmovitral.
10/ Rob Ford valentines. Not just for Torontonians.

This week on Design Crush:
Crushing on the one-of-a-kind home accessories of We Make Things.
Twenty-seven Happy Hearts Day Gifts and Treats for you and your loved ones.
Matthew Picton‘s paper cities are something to behold.
These Giant Cloud Cushions have me dreaming of spring.
Flora and fauna team up again in Faunascape.
Last chance to order a rad Valentine! Check out our Valentines – Part 3.
If creativity and community are your thing I hope you’ll join me at Craftcation 2014!
Tattooed beauties and dapper gents courtesy of Emily Winfield Martin.
Ten delicious tacos to spice up your February (and every other month of the year).
Eight art prints making my heart go pitter-patter.

Posted In create, glass, grand design, graphic design, happy weekend, holidays, house and home, installation, kitchen, paper, photography, travel, valentine's day, wear it

February 7, 2014

Prints: February Edition

Good Vibes Only by The Motivated Type // Linus Bear by Tiny Fawn // Neon Heart by Clementine // OOOPS by coin lab

Phases of the Moon by The Minimalist // San Francisco, California Map by Summit Ridge // watercolornumbers by Guiseppe Salerno // What Would Beyonce Do? by Charm and Gumption

Posted In create, paper goods, prints

February 6, 2014

10 Delicious Tacos

Let’s face facts, tacos are delicious. They’re delicious any time and any place, but for some unknown reason they’re best in winter for me. Maybe it’s the spices, maybe it’s their versatility and ease, but it’s probably the comfort level. My all-time favorite is a solid SoCal fish taco, but I’m generally up for anything that doesn’t contain weird animal parts. Here are ten that I’m hoping to try ASAP!

All photos copyright of their respective sites unless otherwise noted.

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February 6, 2014

Emily Winfield Martin

Illustrated beauties and gents covered in tattoos, I can’t really think of anything sexier for Valentine’s Day if I try. I’ve long been a fan of Emily Winfield Martin‘s work and style, and you can make any number of her pieces your own at her shop – The Black Apple.

Posted In create, painting, paper goods, prints

February 5, 2014

Join Me at Craftcation 2014!

Four days at the beach learning and creating with industry professionals – sounds good, right? And it’s not just me daydreaming, it actually exists in the form of Craftcation! This year the conference is being held April 3-6 in Ventura, CA and I’ll be in attendance speaking on two different panels – Advanced Social Media and Keeping Track. The goal of it all being to ignite your entrepreneurial spirit, strengthen your skills, and build relationships within the handmade community – all things I wholeheartedly support. If this all sounds tailor-made for you, sign up for Craftcation registration right here (if you do so before February 15th you can take advantage of the Early Bird Special). Hope to see you in Ventura this April!

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February 5, 2014

Valentines – Part 3

1.I Love You 2.Fox Love 3.Be Mine 4.Nerd Love (Dopamine) 5.Truly Madly Deeply 6.I Like You Fox 7.Love In Flight 8.Love-O-Meter 9.Love Ticket 10.Be Mine Heart

Posted In cards, holidays, paper goods, round up, valentine's day

February 5, 2014

Faunascape

Landscape and the animal kingdom combine seamlessly in Faunascape. Each animal portrait is UV printed on Finnish plywood in the prettiest of subdued color palettes, resulting in a serene moment to hang on the wall of your home. Or maybe inspiring words are more your jam, in which case you should check out Faunascape Statement Wall Art to scratch the itch.

Posted In create, mixed media

February 4, 2014

Giant Cloud Cushions

While I’m thoroughly enjoying the crazy winter weather the country has been experiencing lately, I’m also dreaming of spring. Particularly those first days that are just warm enough to shed your coat and trepidatiously put on a pair of sandals. These Giant Cloud Cushions are beyond perfect for laying around in the grass and soaking up some rays (with SPF, of course). They’re enormous, waterproof, and comfortable – and my backyard just asked for a pair!

Posted In house and home, outdoors

February 4, 2014

Matthew Picton

These intricate paper sculptures, created by Matthew Picton, are built from old old literature, phonebooks, etc. Through his work Picton explores the historic and fictional narratives associated with different cities, creating representations from different periods in history using texts and materials from each time period.

Posted In create, paper