“No. 1 Gem Clips. Smooth Style. Highest Quality. The Best For You.” The copy is genius. Maybe not for #paperclips but mos def for Jim.
Oh, those folks at Rad and Hungry know the quickest way to my heart— a fabulous box of staples!
Being Geek Chic: Finding Inspiration
Being Geek Chic: Finding Inspiration
Every once in a while I post photos with the tagline, “No space to small to be an office.” I started that tagline because I believe that whenever you have time with your computer and a good spot to work, you can do great things, no matter how small your desk may be!
The reality is that…
These decals pair so well with photos! They’re based off hand drawings by Shanna Murray.
via Design Sponge
These would be a great start to the wall above your desk for notes
and inspiration.
Italics with Personality Workshop
Italics with Personality Workshop
If you’re in the Kansas City area and interested in learning the basics of Italics calligraphy taught by Lisa Rogers, a Hallmark Lettering artist with 24 years of experience, this is it! Lisa has never agreed to teach outside classes before and might not ever offer it again so this may be your one opportunity. I have taken her class before and can recommend her highly! Classes start soon!
Italics with Personality: A Study with Hallmark Lettering Artist Lisa Rogers in Pencil, Flat Pen, Brush and Pointed Pen
When: Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Dates: Sept. 24 – Dec. 3 (Note: This class will run for a total of eight sessions with breaks on Oct. 15, Nov. 5, and Nov….
Renedage Craft Fair Chicago
If you are in the Chicagoland area, don’t forget that this weekend is the Renegade Craft Fair. Saturday and Sunday, 11am-7pm along Division St. in Wicker Park. Might even be a rare sighting of yours truly! Can’t wait to see all the wonderful goodies from the 300+ vendors!
I’ll be sure to share any wonderful treasures I find in the coming days!
Wacom has introduced a potentially awe-inspiring device called
Wacom has introduced a potentially awe-inspiring device called Inkling. It is a pen and scanning device that work in combination when attached to a sheet of paper that will automatically capture what you draw in digital form. Wacom is even promising pressure sensitivity and the ability to make “layers” as you draw. The pen and scanning device fit into a small carrying case. The device then ports into your computer’s USB to download your doodles.
The device is to sell for $199.99 though I’m curious how much the replacement cartridges will cost for the pen.
(via TechCrunch)
Handwriting is Dead, Long Live Handwriting
Handwriting is Dead, Long Live Handwriting
This is a great round-up of articles about the demise (and attempts to resuscitate) handwriting in the 21st century.
(via Kaufmann Mercantile)