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leaf prints for t-day

Published on November 18th, 2008
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love this new find–skip to my lou. cindy, an art education major who is also a mom, has lots of crafts that are kid-friendly–which also means uncrafty types (although i am a true believer that no one is untalented) can tackle her projects with ease. just like us here at garden party, she [...]

love her: kirsten ulve spreads the lead

Published on October 10th, 2008
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you’ve been a big fan of kirsten ulve’s for years. you just didn’t know it. for a good long while, kirsten has been wooing us with her illustrations via her work for target, conde naste, bacardi, charlotte russe.
her creations are silly & whimsical but the simplicity of effort & her color palette make for [...]

invitation template you will love

Published on September 18th, 2008
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this fun little resource, complete with illustrator ready brush sets, as well as patterns & backgrounds gives you all you need to design your own invitations.
not so design smart? far & away, the coolest part of the site has to be the templates section–where avery labels leave off, mujka picks up–making any DIY bride [...]

love her: cal patch

Published on September 16th, 2008
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cal patch on etsy
i first met sweet cal patch at a stitch & bitch she hosted at a LES bar. it was a way for she & her pupils to meet up for beers & knit together, like ladies used to do.
i felt conspicuous initially, as i was not a student–more a freeloader–and what’s [...]

day trip: paris, france

Published on September 9th, 2008
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ok, so not a day trip–actually, it’s a week–so i’ll be offline for a few.
i am hoping to take full advantage of the puces–the 7 hectare flea market– way out in the 18th.
wish me luck. besides an accordian, i am hoping to score some fancy chinoiserie something. i need inspiration for some invitations [...]

last ditch summer

Published on September 2nd, 2008
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august was a big fake out. summer never got hot, hot, hot this year, so we are holding on as hard as we can to it.
thus, the inspiration for this post.
i think the garden is great for wedding/baby showers or a perfect birthday luncheon theme.
use seed pack cards as invites.
clustered herbs in pots as [...]

give a hoot!

Published on September 2nd, 2008
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i love all the great printers that are doing the right thing, and paper stories is doing just that.
from their papers (100% cotton rag) to their inks (non-petroleum), to their playful demeanor–paper stories makes cards/invites you can feel good about. check out their environment section for well-thought out explanations about every aspect of their [...]

birdhouse party

Published on August 22nd, 2008
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loosely translated silhouettes & layered natural elements allow millions & zillions of different design options.
i see crisp white linens with crocheted overlays
or
sage greens with burlap
or
delicate organdy with rod iron candelabras.
it’s endless–the power combinations you can come up with.
little black rabbit collects wood & metal, giving us this quirky birdhouse i’d love to see as a [...]

tattoos & sparrows

Published on August 22nd, 2008
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i really love the sailor jerry, retro thing some brides bring to their wedding. it’s a lowbrow aesthetic that lends itself to fun, creative & potentially hi-brow accessories. whether drawing from your own tattoo collection or more generalized flash art–going this route really allows your personality to shine through.
the vegan red [...]