Paper is paper, right? Wrong. Think of paper like a carpenter thinks about wood. Just like different woods are better suited for different purposes, certain papers are better for certain uses. For example, heavier weight cardstock is better for business cards and paper crafting because it’s more durable than text
Forget boring, store-bought greeting cards! Homemade cards may take a little more effort, but they add a heartfelt sentimentality that can’t be matched by their store-bought counterparts. Here’s a tip before you get started designing and crafting your homemade cards: if you’re searching for inspiration online, don’t worry too much
We all know that rules are meant to be broken, but like Picasso said, we need to learn the rules before we can break them. “Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.” – Pablo Picasso The “rule of thirds” is one of the
There’s more to commercial printing than simply clicking Ctrl+P. Commercial printing encompasses a wide variety of unconventional print jobs, ranging in size, medium, and even printing method. There are two types of printing methods common to commercial printers: offset printing and digital printing. What is Offset Printing? Offset printing, also
Nothing compares to the neatness and readability of typed letters, but sometimes your message needs a bit more of a personal and artistic touch. That’s where hand lettering comes in. Hand lettering is a fantastic creative outlet, but it’s also a beautiful way to personalize your homemade cards, scrapbook pages,
It’s still technically summer, but school is back in! Keep the back to school excitement going after the initial enthusiasm of returning to class has passed with these great back to school paper crafts. After all, what student wouldn’t jump at the chance to cover that boring math textbook with
Have you ever heard the term “gestalt” and thought “what the heck does that mean?!”? You’re not alone. The term “gestalt” is thrown around in a lot of different contexts, but its meaning is particularly relevant to graphic designers. Don’t be thrown off by its name – gestalt principles are
The process of turning a blank sheet of paper into a fabulous paper craft or eye-catching design project can feel like a marathon. In addition to the intricacies of the design and crafting process, there are a number of other ways you may have to finish or process your paper
We’ve covered stamping, embossing, and layering – now it’s time to turn our attention to one more easy but versatile crafting technique: stenciling! When you think about “stenciling”, do you think of those punchy designs people used to paint around their walls just below the ceiling? Well, you can wave
Typography has its own unique lexicon filled with strange-sounding terms and confusing distinctions. While you may be familiar with basics like “baseline” and “x-height”, terms like “gadzook”, “quaint”, and “tittle” may be new to your vocabulary. So without further ado, here are 13 typography terms you probably don’t know (but
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