Open for Business....

It's official! I'm happy to say that my Etsy shop is now open. Now you can buy your favorite cards, designed and constructed by yours truly! To browse my shop, just click on the link to the right of this page. This is just the beginning of a fun adventure! More items to be added soon!

Color Color Color...

I've been spending some time trying to come up with new ideas for cards. I love color and I want to use more of it soon. I already started with the last birthday card I posted, inspired by Tangerine Tango. I wanted to share with you one source of my inspiration. Pantone. I am planning dedicate one design to each color. Stay tuned for the designs to come!!

The images below show Pantone's color trend reports for 2012.

Sketch by Nanette Lepore

Sketch by James Coviello

Men's Spring 2012

Men's Fall 2012

2012 Color Of The Year

Introducing KolorKraft...

Here are some of my premier creations for the KolorKraft series. More designs are on the way so stay tuned! 

These card designs implement a subtle rustic quality with pops of pure color featuring Japanese papers to tie it all together! There's some added "bling" for a bit of sparkle. Lined with newsprint and left blank inside, let these cards be the vehicle to write your own personal message to that special someone. The cards are one-of-a-kind, sold as individual ensembles with matching envelope and coordinating envelope seal to add a special finishing touch. 

Enjoy!

KolorKraft Series: "Washi Blooms" Japanese Washi Paper Card

KolorKraft Series: "Washi Blooms" Ensemble: Coordinating envelope & Japanese Washi Paper seal.

KolorKraft Series: "Chiyogami Yellows" Japanese Chiyogami Paper Card

KolorKraft Series: "Chiyogami Yellows" Ensemble: Coordinating envelope & Japanese Chiyogami Paper seal.

Birthday Card...

This past week, I celebrated a close friend's birthday. She loves girly things like makeup so naturally, I went to Sephora to see what they had. As I walked in, the display at the entry immediately got my attention. They have launched a new collection of makeup and tools from Pantone's color of the year Tangerine Tango! I immediately knew that I wanted to get something from this collection for her. I picked up the lipgloss package. I knew my friend would love this because the colors were bold and set included 4 variations of the color.
When it was time to make her card, the product packaging inspired me. I decided to use the citrusy color scheme and incorporate it in my design. Japanese Unryu paper in an orange tone was utilized for a contrast in texture. This card design is from my KolorKraft Series.

Design Inspiration

Sephora + Pantone {Tangerine Tango}

 My card creation inspired by Pantone's Tangerine Tango

 Card is left blank inside for personal handwritten message

Matching envelope seal is included