Young designers are finding value in Old World papermakers like never before. Magnani of Italy bridges the gap between Old World and new design with an elegance not often seen in today’s paper world.[su_spacer size="10"] Old World, New Traditions[su_spacer size="10"] Following in...
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While Germany and Italy were nurturing a growing fascination with type, France was busy fighting the Hundred Years War, which lasted from 1337 to 1453. When the Hundred Years War reached its end, France’s artistic influence expanded under a desire...
While Germany and Italy were n...
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Embossing is a great way to add texture and dimension to your scrapbook pages, homemade cards, or other paper crafts. There are many ways to go about embossing your designs, from using dedicated tools to creatively repurposing everyday items. But before...
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If you’ve ever taken a quiz like this one, you know that some logos are easily recognizable and some are a bit more obscure. A logo is a “sign, symbol, trademark, or badge that conveys the identity or ownership of a...
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We’ve said it before and we’ll keep saying it till we’re blue in the face: paper is more complicated than you might think. But as long as you know the lingo, choosing which paper to purchase is a snap and...
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From drama at the U.S. Postal Service to Google’s algorithm changes to a surge in native advertising, 2014 was an interesting year in publishing. Dead Tree Edition’s recently published list of ten words that describe 2014 in publishing effectively summarizes...
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Each common graphic design file type is suited for a different use, from printing to computer-based graphics to editable files. Before you choose a file type, you always should consider what that file will be used for. Not sure what a...
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It’s easy to forget about getting ready for your New Year’s Eve party in the midst of all the holiday madness! Between getting your shopping done and gifts wrapped, cooking a holiday feast, and cleaning up the inevitable explosion of...
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Did you know that the new year was first celebrated on January 1st in Rome in 153 BCE? And that some countries didn’t adopt January 1st as New Year’s Day till the 1700s? New Year’s Eve is a great time to...
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Our journey through the history of typography continues in Italy. But before we dive into how Italy inspired a typographical revolution, let’s briefly recap how we got there. [su_spacer size="10"]The Highlights[su_spacer size="10"] The Western printing press and moveable type were invented around...
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