happy weekend + a paper-cut city

Hello hello. In keeping with yesterdays post about paper-cuts, I bid you a happy weekend with these fantastic paper-cut city landscapes by who else but my new favorite designer Julene Harrison.

Of course, NYC. You've got everything in there from the Empire State Building, the Broadway Theatre Masks 42nd St. sign. Love It!

Paris...couldn't be more enchanting!

And lastly, London. I love the intricate details found amongst the swirlies.

Have a great weekend. Hope it's a nice a cool one, unlike the mugginess here in San Diego! :) See you Monday.

{ Images Via :: Mady by Julene }

papercut {wedding} stationery

When I started seeing paper-cut creations towards the end of last year in the advertising industry I knew the art process would be a big hit in the wedding industry as well, especially for wedding stationery.

I came across this awesome paper-cut wedding invitation by British Illustrator Julene Harrison via Oh So Beautiful Paper and I just had to share. You know I'm just in love with this process and the creations that artists such as Rob Ryan and Famille Summerbelle dream up.

Isn't this gorgeous? As I've mentioned before, it boggles my mind just to think of the process of designing and cutting every single piece. Ahhh, sometimes we just have to accept our capacities...and go out and commission a piece from a great artist like Julene. :)

{ Images Via :: Made By Julene }

le petit graphiste

Having participated in the Minted Holiday Card Spectacular gave me the opportunity to meet many great designers. Being a fan of origami, these cute pattern creations by Le Petit Graphiste immediately drew me in. I'm loving all the dainty details and motifs. I especially love the various color palettes.

They would all go great as wall hangings grouped together by color. Instant art piece! Check out her site for more information on this origami craft pad creation.

{ Images Via :: Le Petit Graphiste }

the colossal colosseo

Good morning. I came across this awesome type piece via the always fabulous Graphic-Exchange. You probably won't notice anything special from the image above, but take a look below...

This is another example of how having passion for something and sticking to it can lead you to a great outcome. This took the better part of a year to complete, and it shows.

Inspired, obviously, by the Colosseo during a 10 year wedding anniversary trip to Italy, Designer Cameron Moll pieced each and every letter together to create the distinct elements of the Italian structure.

Here's a close look at the detail put into every angle. You can see the orientation of the letters represent the various arches and nooks. Below is a video from the printers at Bjørn Press in Utah, showcasing the process of putting this piece on paper. A great behind the scenes.

{ Images & Video Via :: Colosseo Type }

i'm back with joy

Hello all and welcome to a new week. I'm back from a little blogging break I gave myself last week to dedicate a bit more time to working on a few small projects, of which I'll let you in on in a few. I'm ready to start the week off refreshed and with joy...after all, the sun is finally peeking through the gray haze here in San Diego (although, I do love those overcast days, too).

Here's a little floral joy from The Wheat Fields of Katie Daisy. I always love her work.

{ Image Via :: Katie Daisy on Etsy }

there's more to typography

Hello all, hope you had a great 4th of July weekend. It was a fun weekend for me, with an exciting baseball game with fireworks show on Friday, and a trip to the San Diego County Fair on Sunday.

This weekend full of family fun made me realize that there is more to life than work, work, work. Sure, one can be lucky and have their work be their life's joy, but you have to give yourself a break every now and then to get refreshed and filled with joy again.

I came across this interesting typography poster (with a great message) via FFFFound. Created by the talented Jeff Sheldon of Ugmonk, I'm really liking the way the letters morph into one another. Check out his site for a cool behind the scenes of this t-shirt design...and while you're there, buy one!

I'm taking advantage of the vibe from this past Holiday Weekend and taking the rest of the week to catch up on some fun work. If I come across some great finds I'll pop in, if not I'll see you next week. Have a great one.

{ Images Via :: Ugmonk }

happy weekend + firework brights

Yes, we're finally at the weekend, and a long weekend at that. Here's a bright visual + sparkle of July 4th fire colors, which are always my favorite part of this Independence Day celebration. I've been known to drive an hour just to see a great fireworks show, :)!

Have a great Holiday weekend and I'll see you back here on Tuesday with some LizzyB Loves projects.

{ Images Via :: flickr :: flickr :: flickr :: flickr }