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Well, this is inspiring and apropos of recent events.   A short glimpse into the lives of creatives.  

ART AS INSPIRATION: Andrew Hayes

I love words printed on paper. Usually it’s because of how much I enjoy reading them. Sometimes, it’s because of things like this: Artist Andrew Hayes’ compositions in metal and book pages are so powerful, so raw. Just more proof that books are...

why you won’t see my favorite invitation

Last week, I created my favorite invitation I’ve made to-date. And you’ll never see it. I wish I could say it’s because I signed an NDA with some super-celebrity client, but it’s not. It’s because my client hated it. Man, it just sucks to...

Pro Tip for Stationers: rotary cutters

If you’re using a rotary cutter to slice through anything that’s adhesive-backed, there’s a good chance the adhesive will gum up your cutter. It happened to me this weekend and wreaked havoc on the project and my hands (not to mention how incredibly...

you can’t get one just like the last one

Search traffic is such a mixed bag. Sometimes it completely boggles me the path some of my visitors take to get from that little white box (so full of potential) to my website. Searching for a certain diet company’s logo? There’s a good chance you’ll...

Wedding Planners: Send me your stationery questions!

I know you have questions about custom and hand-made stationery. I’d like to answer them. In the coming weeks, I have a series of articles planned to discuss some of the questions that often arise with my creative partner planners and client couples. I’m...

ART AS INSPIRATION: Henrique Oliveira

I’ve always been fascinated with artists that consider the exhibition space integral to their work. Henrique Oliveira is one of those artists. I came across this Paris exhibition and am simply stunned.   Bonus for learning the term Gordian Knot! photos by...

can’t you just email it?

Do you have a lot of free time? Chances are, if you’re like most people, the answer is a resounding “NO.” Event professionals are busy. Clients are busy. Our children are busy. Get the picture? I’ve long thought that email was a great way to...

Paper Arts: paper cuttings by Eiko Ojala

I don’t know whether to feel better or worse: I recently stumbled on the work of Eiko Ojala, and Estonian artist whose papercuts are otherworldly. I’ve been toying with the idea of doing a series about all the cool things people are doing with paper and...

the 3D printing revolution and weddings

I just saw a Fast Co. article about a new benchmark in 3D printing. A company called Pirate 3D has raised funds for the production of a 3D printer that will cost less than $400. This price (and some fine features) represent a giant leap forward in accessibility of...

deco patterns

I’m working on an incredible client project that has entailed working up some art deco – inspired patterns. I can’t wait to share this project when it’s complete. In the meantime, which is your favorite?

last night’s dream

I had an incredible dream last night. Since our most recent little one came along, my changing sleep patterns have lead to some pretty vivid dreams. I’m sure my choices in moving picture entertainment play a role, too. In this one, someone had died. A young...

lest we forget

I think I’m probably as guilty as most (if not a little more so) of romanticizing a past that doesn’t always reflect historical reality. Urban farming, straight razors, penny farthings, dressing up to fly…OK. This post isn’t (just) about...

farewell, old friend!

As you may have already read, Google Reader dies tonight. First, a note on RSS: If you consider yourself creative, inspiration should in some way be important to you. Thanks to the magic of the web, inspiration is published virtually non-stop throughout the world. One...