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    Saying Thanks

    Between my upcoming wedding and the showers associated with it, I am going to need an army of thank you notes.  This morning I hit up Etsy in search of nice options.  To narrow the thousands of options, I chose to look only for sets of cards in teal or turquoise ...

    Simple Accordian File

    I'm a sucker for all the supplies and kits from Paper Source, so I'm not sure how I missed this "everyday idea" until now, but here it is anyway:  a super easy accordian file made from A2 envelopes!  This would be a great (and cheap) way to organize receipts, to ...

    Little Bird Press 2009 Calendar

    For the third year in a row, I'm gracing my desk at the office with this standing desk calendar from Little Bird Press.  In 2007 and 2008, the calendar occupied 2/3 of the page.  I scanned last year's version before I tossed it (sad, but I must keep ahead of ...

    Colophon

    Big Red Bike is a one-woman business providing graphic and web design services. You can find more information about me here. This blog is simply a repository of things I like!

    Syndicate

    September 2nd 2009
    Tags: Design No Comments

    Guitar Hero…the Font?

    Pentagram recently worked with video game giant Activision to clean up and consolidate the logo and overall look of the Guitar Hero franchise.  The result is a subtle but effective streamlining of the logo that will maintain consistency across the brand.  But more interesting to me is the "Guitar Hero ...
    August 4th 2009
    Tags: Art, Uncategorized No Comments

    Tyson Anthony Roberts

    Tyson Anthony Roberts, a Seattle-based artist, creates abstract landscapes that are quite compelling.  I love how simple they are, while still conveying the feel of a place and scene.  While my computer apparently didn't like his website, he fortunately has a Flickr account as well. Victoria, BC Via Tacoma The Gardens
    August 3rd 2009
    Tags: DIY, Miscellaneous One Comment

    Make Your Own Monster

    How fun would this be to do with your kids -- or your friends' kids -- or pretty much any random kid?  Make your own monster, and no sewing skills required.  Sounds perfect. (available at ReForm School and seen on Mighty Goods)
    July 31st 2009
    Tags: Design, Print No Comments

    Poster by Hero Design Studio

    This poster, created to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Repertory Orchestra, is just lovely.  The letterpress creates great texture, and I love how the swirls around the edges of the violin echo the cuts in the instrument itself. (Hero Design Studio via Oh So Beautiful Paper)
    July 30th 2009
    Tags: Food No Comments

    Petite Watermelon

    My husband and I just moved into our first house, and our new kitchen is fabulous -- especially after years of living in apartments.  My brain is brimming with ideas to make all the lovely concoctions I've seen on blogs over the years now that I feel like I have ...

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