Wedding Invitation Card Design

this week: sneak peek

tropical snapshots of an island destination save the date.

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10 Fresh Packaging Designs You Can't Miss

Creative packaging is regarded as one of the most commonly seen illustration of graphic design. Aside from showcasing relevant and essential product properties, details and facts, the packaging is now a fundamental sales instrument as most consumers choose a product with creative, eye-catching packaging design when deciding on which products to buy. Therefore, having a captivating and exceptional and unique package design will make it a major competitive edge for companies and suppliers. The colors, illustration, typography and how items are wrapped and presented are just a few elements that designers need to pay attention to come up with an effective packaging which can impress the customers through it creativity.

01 – Ampro Bottle

Ampro Bottle

02 – Birdy Juice (Concept)

Birdy Juice

03 – Rellana Wool

Rellana Wool

04 – NYC Spaghetti

NYC Spaghetti

05 – Naked Beer

Naked Beer

06 – Heineken Cube (Concept)

Heineken Cube

07 – Rolling Words

Rolling Words (2)

Rolling Words (1)

08 – Bzzz

Bzzz

09 – Bloom Chips (Concept)

Bloom Chips

10 – Wooden Matches Block

Wooden Matches Block (1)

Wooden Matches Block (2)

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happy things.

it's tough to believe we are nearing the end of november and the holiday season is almost upon us. thanksgiving is one of our favorite holidays because we are surrounded with family and friends, not to mention all the yummy food. we love the details that come along with this feast, especially the table where everyone gathers. here are some ideas to dress up your own thanksgiving table...

{a} cluster a mix of simple fall vases for a casual look, idea from better homes and gardens; {b} share your dinner menu in a fun way by painting it in white ink on a shabby mirror, designed by dandelion + grey; {c} show your appreciation for the host by writing a thank you note on this letterpressed perpetual feast card, by squeeze my hand; {d} label the apple cider or wine krafts with rustic fabric labels, diy instructions on coordinately yours; {e} top your apple pie off with autumn-patterned bunting, by lillian ray; {f} dress up the table with homemade linen napkins, diy instructions on the purl bee; {g} arrange your guests with these simple letterpressed place cards, by treasa.

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work wednesday: we heart alex.

a fun-spirited and sparkly wedding shower invitation for alex. this bride's maid of honor came to us with a request for a non-traditional bridal shower invite for a non-traditional bride. we achieved this with a horizontal design, mix of typography, and bold palette of eggplant purple, brown and fuchsia. this was tucked into a metallic envelope and wrapped with an address label with the surprise 'we heart alex' phrase on the back flap.

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this week: sneak peek.

navy + chevron with a touch of blush for a shabby chic save the date!

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happy things.

it's that time when we begin thinking about the new year to come -- and how to stay organized! everyone has their own preferences when it comes to calendars and daily planners, whether it hangs on the wall or can fit into your pocket. here is a compilation of some of our fave ways to keep your life in check!

{a} if you love to see the whole year at a glance the antionette wall calendar from rifle paper co. is for you; {b} fill in all of your daily routines in the tomorrow planner by poketo; {c} the non-planner datebook is the right choice if you always need that extra little space for doodles or thoughts; {d} the kate desk calendar would be the perfect foil stamped accessory for your office desk, by sugar paper la; {e} you will always know the date with this interactive wood shuffle desktop calendar from urban outfitters; {f} the paper-source academic date book is the perfect find for those busy folks that need 18 months of space; {g} turn an entire wall into an organized week with these vinyl chalkboard decals from simple shapes.

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work wednesday: bridget + tom.

it's snowing here! what a perfect day to share this mitten save the date for bridget + tom's winter nostalgia themed wedding at terrain this coming january. the inspiration came from classic golden books (a childhood favorite) and norwegian knit patterns that bridget brought in during her consultation. we combined those elements to create a memorable save the date for her guests to hang in their home or on the christmas tree for the upcoming wedding. the save the date was printed in full color, then die cut into a fun mitten shape with a hole punch for some old-fashioned cotton-wrapped twine.

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Lettering for Get Out The Vote

I was fortunate to create this lettering for Yosi Sergent and the Get Out The Vote project.

Be sure to check out more at: http://govotenov6.tumblr.com/

A portion of the preliminary sketch used as a template layer for the finished lettering.

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so inspired: samantha + james.

we are excited to share this gorgeous invitation package designed by one of our best friends, samantha bednarek. she is the associate art director for family circle magazine and lives in manhattan, but was born and raised at the beach in sea isle city, new jersey. we were so inspired by the printing of her own watercolor painting on the cotton cranes lettra stock. just beautiful.

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happy things.

it's not been the happiest of weeks here on the east coast -- for all those affected by hurricane sandy you are in our thoughts and in our hearts. for those of us not badly hit by the storm -- we certainly learned how to make the best of a power outage. we thought we'd share some happy things that could help you weather the next storm that comes your way...

{a} be practical while still looking chic in the rain with these ribbon rain boots by evedon; {b} sip on some red wine to help keep calm and warm, we love the look of this expensive wine by swanson vineyards; {c} spend hours doodling away in this grown up twin peaks coloring book by dana damki; {d} get the kids to craft an empty cereal box into a functional homemade flashlight, diy instructions by instructables; {e} spend your day off knitting with this cheery hand painted yarn by see jayne knit yarns; {f} find your way through the dark hallways with a cute compact led lantern by eddie bauer; {g} cozy up to your loved one with some spicy aztec hot chocolate, recipe via the endless meal.

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