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Print of the Week – Etchings by Robert Bechtle
I stumbled upon some etchings by Robert Bechtle last week, and was instantly drawn to them. They are so classically “California,” and really reflect the view I have of Southern California, even though they were made 45 years ago. I … Continue reading
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Marimekko Fabric Printing
Have you seen this video of the Marimekko factory? I loved this glimpse into how their fabrics are made. While I don’t think all their fabrics are silkscreened in that way (you might notice some digitally printed fabrics mid-way into … Continue reading
DIY Hand Stamped Gift Wrap
I posted a couple shots of some gift wrap I made a while back, and realized that I could easily do a DIY here on the blog. Stamping your own gift wrap is a fun way to personalize a gift, … Continue reading
Snail Mail Saturday – Edith Piaf and Miles Davis
Instead of another snail mail supplies roundup, this week I’d like to feature one of my favorite Forever Stamp designs that USPS produced this year: the Edith Piaf and Miles Davis commemorative stamps. I think these stamps are beautifully designed, … Continue reading
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Print of the Week – Mary Kate McDevitt Screenprint
This could just as easily be a snail mail post, but I’m naming this lovely piece by Mary Kate McDevitt print of the week! I can’t get enough of her delightful silkscreen prints, many of which feature her gorgeous hand-lettering. … Continue reading
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Linen, beautiful linen.
This is the last of the fabric I’ll be printing for the 2011/2012 line of patterned textiles. Sad to see some of these colors go, but excited to start printing on the next batch of colorful linen. Hoping to have … Continue reading
Snail Mail Saturday – Intellectual Snail Mail
I’m not ashamed to admit it: I’m a bit of a nerd. I forgo watching most TV shows to sit around and read about strange neurological phenomena, or to fall down an internet rabbit hole trying to figure out what … Continue reading
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Print of the Week – Lithograph by Vija Celmins
Vija Celmins‘ lithographs are absolutely captivating in person. I was lucky to see a solo show of her work a while back (in London, if I remember correctly), and seeing her meticulously detailed drawings of the ocean, views of the … Continue reading
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More Fun in the LA Fashion District
I made another trip to the Los Angeles fashion district, where there are blocks and blocks of fabric stores overflowing with things to delight even the most seasoned crafter. I was just picking up some small samples of some of … Continue reading
Snail Mail Saturday – Bold Shapes
Nothing complicated about this collection, I’m just loving the bold patterns and shapes in these awesome snail mail supplies. Talk about making a statement, right?! 1. Semicircle Pattern Card from Sixpenny Letterpress 2. Primary Card Set from Present and Correct … Continue reading
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