Coloring isn’t just for kids any more! Adults across the country are dusting off their pencil crayons and coloring books and re-discovering the joy of one of childhood’s favorite pastimes. The adult coloring trend started when a British publisher approached artist Johanna Basford to create a children’s coloring book, and
Does this sound familiar? You feed your beautiful specialty paper into your printer, hit CTRL+P, and wait with bated breath as your project slowly emerges, only to discover that the words are illegible and there are weird marks all over your paper? Talk about frustrating. Printing on specialty paper is
As soon as the new year begins, red and pink begin to proliferate unchecked. Love it or hate it, there’s no escaping Valentine’s Day, no matter how hard you try. What better way to navigate the sea of romance by embracing Valentine’s Day and getting into the starry-eyed spirit of
When it comes to graphic design, empty space is anything but wasted space. In fact, the empty spaces in your compositions play a pivotal role in the success of your designs. In the last installment of our Design Principles series, we will explore the power of white space (also known
Every crafter needs ink in their arsenal. Ink unlocks a whole new world of crafting possibilities, such as stamping and embossing, that even novice crafters can incorporate into their paper crafts. Crafting ink is easy to use, but it helps to know a little bit about the ink you’re using.
Color theory is one of the most basic and most influential aspects of graphic design. Like alignment and balance, you probably won’t notice if a design’s color scheme has been chosen using the principles of color theory, but it’ll certainly be obvious if it hasn’t This is the first post
Let the countdown begin! In the rush and bustle of the holiday season, New Year’s Eve can easily sneak up on you. Instead of cramming your party planning and preparations into the busy week between Christmas and New Year’s, start tackling the easiest (and most exciting) items on your to-do
Last Thursday, Pantone announced their 2016 Color of the Year. This year’s announcement broke the mold and contained a nice surprise for designers and color enthusiasts, when for the first time in the color authority’s history, Pantone recognized two colors for their cultural impact and significance: Rose Quartz and Serenity
There are only 21 days till Christmas! For planners and procrastinators alike, time is running out to get ready for the holiday. Between shopping for your loved ones, planning your menu, and juggling your holiday parties, decking your halls can easily fall through the cracks. Instead of blowing your holiday
Graphic designers have a number of techniques at their disposal to help direct their reader’s eye towards their desired focal point. Gestalt principles, grids, and the rule of thirds are all effective tools for structuring your designs, but by far, the easiest way to draw a reader’s eye to your
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