May 2012

Aisle-hopping & window-shopping at National Stationery Show 2012

Author Alyson Kuhn
May 31st, 2012 in events
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[Alyson Kuhn] The National Stationery Show is always a feast for the eyes. First, the grand buffet of booths: some arranged like shops, others curated like galleries. This year, some were pretty as parlors or enticing as treasure caves.

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Creative Chain: Connecting creatives one link at a time, week six

Author Emily Potts
May 30th, 2012 in Uncategorized
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[Emily Potts] Last week’s Creative Chain featured the extraordinary work of Scott Massey, Paul Sahre and Suckzoo Han. This week we lead off with the person who inspires Suckzoo Han.

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Felt & Wire Shop presents the ‘May Finds Collection’

Author Felt & Wire
May 29th, 2012 in Uncategorized
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Take a look at the latest and greatest finds this month from the curators at Felt & Wire Shop. From Because of Hope‘s beautiful, handmade paper jewelry to the very cool and unique file storage system from Jill Allyn. Register here for weekly Felt & Wire Finds alerts. [MD]

Folks went mad for Typeset Mad Libs at Maker Faire Bay Area 2012

Author Felt & Wire
May 29th, 2012 in events, on paper
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[Alyson Kuhn] For Maker Faire Bay Area 2012 (May 19–20). Pam DeLuco found a fun way to give makers an appreciation of typesetting. Last year’s typefacebook project was such a big hit that she didn’t feel she could repeat herself this year. Instead, she came up with a marvelous — and maddening — new typesetting exercise.

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Casting a light on Memorial Day

Author Tom Biederbeck
May 28th, 2012 in events
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[Tom Biederbeck] In the town where I live, there is a handsome Beaux Arts building with a glorious window above its entrance. This building is intricately tied to the origin of Memorial Day. Today is a good day to look inside and meet at the person who might have been most important in establishing a day to recognize those who gave their lives in service to the nation.

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Felt & Wire Finds: Type Necklace

Author Felt & Wire
May 25th, 2012 in Uncategorized
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Looking for a fun and creative gift idea? Check out this week’s Felt & Wire Find, the Type Necklace from Bridgetown Papers. With this little message in a bottle necklace you can send a little note or word of encouragement to someone you love, or wear their name proudly. You can even include an icon for added sentimental value or just for fun. For the next week, Bridgetown Papers will be offering the Type Necklace at 15% off. [MD]

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