{rubber stamp business cards}

I'm just about in awe of these business cards made using rubber stamps:

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I love everything about this business card design – the bold font, slightly angled text, and particularly the definite handmade vibe that comes from using a wood handle rubber stamp.  I have no idea how the designer got all of these to line up so perfectly (other than lots and lots of practice), but I'm definitely inspired to give this idea a try myself in a future project.  
Learn more about the printing process over at FPO right here.
{images by sassen design via FPO}

{follow the leader}

I'm loving this new collaborative illustration project from Sub-Studio, called Follow the Leader.  The idea is that you take an illustration element, or "seed," from Sub-Studio and then incorporate that seed into your own unique illustration:

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The project is just getting started, but I can't wait to see additional illustrations as new submissions start to roll in.  Check out Follow the Leader for more information and instructions on how to participate!
{images via Follow the Leader}

Seahorse Wedding Invitation

Um, how cute is this seahorse-themed letterpress wedding invitation from regas ny?  I saw this invitation over on Penned and Pretty yesterday and am totally smitten with the fabulous mix of pattern, typography, and of course some sweet little seahorses:

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I love the way the mix of different typefaces keeps the design from being overly beachy, yet still totally appropriate for a beach or tropical destination wedding.  Check out more from the custom regas ny portfolio right here!

p.s. Have any of you have seen Away We Go? (and if you haven’t seen the movie – I definitely recommend it!)  This invitation suite reminds me of part of the movie… and makes me giggle just a wee bit.

{images via regas ny, found via penned and pretty}