a little bit D.C., a little bit design, a little bit me
I always enjoy looking at retro Halloween decorations from the 1950s and 1960s, especially the brightly colored paper treat bags. These tags are a simplified take on those fun designs, and they feature a black cat standing on a full moon, with a witch flying by on her broomstick. You may download the free printable [...]
Art Deco was hugely popular during the 1920s and 1930s. Its stylized designs and bold geometric forms make it easily recognizable, even if you are not someone who has studied design or architecture. A century after it first emerged, it still seems modern and fresh. These tags, with a woman in a hat in front [...]
The evenings are getting cooler here in Virginia. While it would be premature to say that the weather has turned, it is already becoming apparent that fall is on the way. I have started designing fall printables, and will begin rolling them out over the next few weeks starting with these An Autumn Treat for [...]
So I had fully planned to have a new printable posted today for you, but when I went to Fed Ex to pick up my prints on Monday morning, it was closed for the holiday. Sigh. I promise I will have something done later this week. In the meantime, I am starting to move my [...]
One of my favorite gift embellishments is a bold letter with the initial of recipient attached to the package. It adds a personal touch, without being overly fussy. Sometimes I have created this look though inexpensive stickers I find at craft stores, but gift tags work well, too. These tags are easy to customize with [...]
I am constantly browsing Pinterest and Etsy for design inspiration and to keep up with the latest trends in packaging and gifting. It seems that I have been seeing tons of fabulous favor boxes and bags lately, and so I saved a few of my favorites to share with you. Most of these would be [...]
I've been doing a little bit more digital painting lately, and decided to create a new welcome tag. These modern gift tags have a garden palette of rose, sage, and grape. You can use them for wedding welcome bags, open house favors, or treat boxes at any event. I sized the printables for use with [...]
I had to quickly wrap a gift today, and I decided to dump the ribbon and use washi tape instead. I just love that you can get this stuff in any color or pattern imaginable, and that it is so affordable. This project was super easy and fun, and you can use different colors to [...]
These personalized gift tags are a little present in themselves. The editable PDF may be customized with names or a short message. Hang it from the handle of a gift bag with ribbon. After opening the gift, the person who receives it may use it as a bookmark. They are perfect for the bookworm in [...]
The school year will begin soon. The first day was something I always looked forward to with a little trepidation. New friends, new routines, and new assignments . . . all can be nerve-wracking. These gift tags will help make the transition a little easier for both students and teachers. Use them to give a [...]