30 March 2010

EASTER 2010 - john lewis gifts & wrap

more snaps from john lewis - this time from thier selection of gift bags, decorations, chocolates, and biscuits.

EASTER 2010 - happy thought

happythought have designed a 'print your party' kit of everything you need for an easter party. they are available here on etsy as printable pdf templates featuring decorations, baskets, cupcake wrappers and toppers, invites and 'baby' bunting.

FABRICS - yahgie

these fun fabric prints from yahgie (yah gee) arrived in my inbox recently. yahgie are based in florida and have created a range of textiles, cushions and wall art. as seen online here.

29 March 2010

EASTER DESIGN - marks & spencer

with just four days to go until the easter holidays its time to start looking at all those colourful spring designs. starting with one of my faves marks & spencer whose designs are created at tigerprint. the styles are light, modern and fun with some great illustrations and typography. the cards can be personalised and sent to your recipient. see the whole set online here.

EASTER 2010 - M&S packaging

every easter marks & spencer's packaging design is always a highlight - here are some snap shots of their designs on chocolates and biscuits.

WALLPAPER - mini moderns

for their brand new wallpaper collection mini moderns take a folk rock trip to the west coast with their music inspired collection. the collection features four wallpapers with a soft psychedelic edge, coordinating cushions, and a brand new mug collection. 'pet sounds' is a woodland cocophany of music making creatures, the floral design 'alice' celebrates 60’s rockers, jefferson airplane’s ‘white rabbit’ heroine, there are leaping carousel horses in ‘fayre’s fair’ and finally, their celebration of the humble tape cassette - ‘C60’ - which is proving popular with groovers old and young. the folk rock collection will also be available as grown up skirt kits and fabric by the metre from mini moderns’ friends at clothkits. for more information and availability contact: info@minimoderns.com and visit online here.

FREELANCE DESIGNERS WANTED

gibson holt are a group of designers recognised for producing trend led, innovative images and patterns to the greetings and giftware industry. they are currently looking for new freelancers to join their portfolio for details email info@gibsonholt.co.uk

FABRICS - jane foster

wonderful designer jane foster has a created this cute tortoise print for the organic fabric collection over at volksfaden.