Minimalist Fairy Tale Posters

Jamie Bartlett Blog Post Art, Book, Children, Design, Illustration, Poster 1709 Views

Source: Christian Jackson

There is just something wonderful about fairy tales and their ability to take you back to your childhood. Back to happy, carefree times. These posters by Christian Jackson do just that. Christian has captured these classic children’s tales through clever and simplistic imagery. Their stories and now these posters have found a place in my heart.

Right Off the Press: Sideshow Media Business Cards

Jake Blog Post Business Card, Design, Graphic Design, Letterpress, Printmaking, Typography 1449 Views

Jamie and I printed another set of business cards for a client, and we’re extremely excited with how they turned out!

The inspiration for this design came from Hatch Show Print. Their posters are amazing, and we thought doing a vertical business card would look perfect for that style. To see more photos of these cards, click here.

Morning Brew: Dog People

Jamie Bartlett Blog Post Dogs, Graphic Design, Morning Brew, Typography 8933 Views

Source: You and Me and the Dog

We’re dog people. We just love them. Despite the amount of apartment living, there are a surprisingly large amount of people who have dogs in LA. Every time we see a cute little dog strolling down the street, we point and sigh and wish for the day when we can have a dog. Lately, we’ve been playing with the idea of actually getting a puppy. We want a dalmatian; that’s already been decided. But then we think about all the logistics of having one. Jake and I have been watching a lot of Parks and Recreation lately, and I’ve started using Leslie Knope’s pros and cons list technique. I work from home so that’s a pro, but we can’t easily bring it with us when we go back home for holidays, that’s a con. You and me and the dog; it has a nice ring to it. Doesn’t it?

Finders Keepers: LetterMPress

Jamie Bartlett Blog Post Design, Finders Keepers, Letterpress, Printmaking 1487 Views

If you haven’t seen it already, LetterMpress has now been released for Mac and iPad. The app has all kinds of wood type, borders and even paper to choose from. You can set the type, lock the press, and pull the print just like you would on a real letterpress. You can even hear the charming clank of the press as you pull your print. Of course, we just had to try it out. Above is the little print we did last night. I have to say it was pretty fun, but we have to practice some more. Happy weekend everybody!

Photo of the Week: Get Outside

Jamie Bartlett Blog Post LA, Photo of the Week, Photography 1277 Views

This week’s photo was taken on a walk to the art supply store. We are really lucky to be able to walk to a lot of places we want to go. And since number 5 on our 12 before 2012 list is “get outside more”, we’ve been trying to walk more places. We walked to the grocery store just the other night and we plan on walking at lunch today to go drop off some business cards we printed for a client. So I would say we’re doing pretty well with that item on the list. 
As far as the other items go, here is an update:
1. We bought a desk chair for me finally, so I’d count that as one step closer to a nice space for me to work in.
2. I bought the supplies I need to make the picture frames I wanted and it all shipped yesterday.
3. I got as far as ‘thinking’ about organizing my closet. That’s got to count for something right?
Overall I think we’re doing pretty well; making progress as least. How is your list coming?

Nothing Says Fall Like Plaid

Jamie Bartlett Blog Post Apparel, Etsy, Fall, Shop, Vintage, Wedding 1335 Views

Source: 1. Blanket | 2. Thermos | 3. Scarf | 4. Bow Tie
5. Camera Bag | 6. Wedding Identity

I’m a big fan of all things plaid, there is just something warm and rustic about it that is so pleasant. I especially love the wool blanket. I get cold really easily so I can never have enough cozy blankets to cuddle up in. This one would be perfect for a picnic or football game.

Jake and I found that exact thermos at Good Will a few weeks ago for only $2! We used it the other day when we went to watch Erika play softball. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the hot apple cider we put in it was still steamy when we got back.

The camera bag will probably make it’s way onto my Christmas list this year. We have so much camera stuff and nothing really to carry it around in; this case would be perfect. We might need the next size up though.

The wedding identity is so lovely! The color pallet and plaid pattern make it perfect for a fall wedding. You see summer wedding designs so often, but I really like the rustic, old-fashioned feel of this design.

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