Author: Kristen the designer

In the spirit of Fall today's post is all about a popular new decor item: paper wreaths! They are perfect for all the right reasons: can be reused year after year, cheap to make and create little mess, plus you may already have the materials...

Are you feeling overworked this season trying to manage all of the aspects of your business? Are you losing your creative spark and missing your family because of inefficient time management or an overwhelming workflow? Are you feeling depleted and underpaid due a pricing strategy...

In the NAPCP spotlight this month, Dana Pugh of Short and Sweet Photography. Based in Calgary, Alberta, Dana delivers her own unique mixture of quirk and documentary photography to clients - successfully setting herself apart in her market. With a...

Re-purposing and recycling is a very easy but also environmentally friendly way to put some of your  unwanted containers to good use. If you are like me you probably recycle a good bit of tin cans or glass jars. They are used to package just...

After our popular giveaway last week I thought it might be fun to post some letterpress inspiration on the blog this week! I have compiled some examples of gorgeous letterpressed business cards and calling cards below. Perhaps it may even sway those who have been...

We are very excited to announce a special giveaway with Halloween Costumes.com! The site is full of great costume ideas for all shapes and sizes. Young and old, I guarantee you will be able to find a costume you love. As a very special treat...

1. Goodies from Bath & Body Works to help your home smell like Fall, including a new product that is portable and requires no plugs! 2. Head to Target to get in on the Missoni craziness with these super cute scarves and hats! 3. What better way...

What better way to start the week then with a feature and an exciting giveaway! We are thrilled to be teaming up with Minted, a popular online stationery company that uses crowd-sourcing and the input of it's clients to select designs to be sold. They...

I hope everyone is looking forward to a relaxing Labor Day weekend. The end of summer has arrived so soak up the rays while you can and enjoy the last of these wonderful long days. I'm sure many of you are putting together final preparations...