A bevy of bunting beauties

Bunting, those triangular paper flags strung like garland, seems to be everywhere these days. Here are some of my favorite handmades from various artisans:

1. Katie's Handmades Fabric Bunting Card
2. Vintage fabric bunting from Knotted Nest
3. Bunting Cake Toppers from Boo Bah Blue
4. Letterpress Bunting Birthday invitations from Tumbleweed Press

Free ephemera download from Stampington & Co.

Via Angry Chicken. So I was over perusing the Angry Chicken blog earlier today and saw this post about free ephemera downloads from Stampington & Company. These would be for scrapbooking and collage projects and no, I don't just like them because "Via" is my last name. Well, maybe a little.

April giveaway at Jones Design Company

image by jones design companyC'mon admit it. You like free stuff and especially free stuff that's adorable. Head over to Jones Design Company before the April 18, 2011 deadline to enter the monthly giveaway which has a birdie theme. While you're there check out Emily's tutorials on all things arty, designy and crafty. 

Free font Friday, BB Petie Boy by Jay Hilgert

Designer Jay Hilgert has made his font BB Petie Boy available at his Bittbox blog. Available in four flavors: light, medium, heavy and destroyed. My favorite shown here is medium because I think it has a cool, chalkboard quality.

New mommy cards design in pink & blue

design © charming ink 2011The new mommy cards are finished. Available in pink & blue with room on the back for important info such as allergies, bed time and such. You likey? I'd love to hear your comments.

Baby bonnet patterns and more from posie

image via posie | rosie little thingsI think this baby bonnet by Alica Paulson is adorable. You can find the pattern at her site posie, rosy little things along with other patterns for sewing, embroidery and crochet. The felt ornaments she's designed have incredible detail. Maybe, if I start now, I could actually achieve a handmade Christmas for next year!

Vintage dress form alterations card

design © charming inkLatest the latest business card design I've been working on. I find two-sided cards stand out more because there's more room to brand your business when you  have more real estate to work with. Of course it can be a drawback if a recipient is a dedicated rollodex user, but I generally don't let that deter me. You want to make a strong first impression with your card. 

I'm also a fan of die cut shapes and embossing. These processes do add to the bottom line, but I find it's usually well worth the cost.