another fun project from motorbooks international, how to paint flames by bruce caldwell, a book all about the techniques of painting several styles of flames on any car or truck. the projects are detailed, showing all different types of stencil and mask creation, or how to use air brushes and layer transparent paints and glosses, and the photos are super-fun for any car buffs out there.
this past weekend, i attended the first of what will hopefully be many colLAboration craft beer gardens, the inaugural of which celebrated tony’s darts away‘s first anniversary, and joined forces with major bars and breweries featuring craft beer a-plenty! mohawk bend’s opening is still a few weeks away, but seeing the logo here & there has been a great introduction of what’s to come.
it’s february 1, which means it’s time to get awesome with a fun throwback to school-style valentines. get yourself a set, fill them out, and then sneak over to your co-worker’s desk, hand them to your friends, or stick them on your cereal the roommate’s always eating and tell them they rock! they’re awesome! hanging with them makes your day! if that doesn’t say i love you, the fact that they’re printed responsibly on 100% post-consumer paper in an odd size to maximize sheet use should [i’m just sayin’].
bring back the fun of school-style valentines! cards come in 4 styles, full design on the front, space to fill in a personal message on the back. all cards are printed on neenah environment 100% post-consumer recycled paper, 100lb uncoated cover stock.
• variety pack: 5 of each style [set of 20], 3″ x 3.75
set of 20 cards: $6 includes shipping
i spent the last few weeks working a christmas elf’s schedule, creating holiday cards, thank you cards & gift tags. i think they’re super-cute and thought some of you might as well, so i built a simple store for my site, where you can pick some up: the parlato design studio store! trim your list of holiday-induced malarkey and get ahead of the game by getting your cardstuffs right here!
send holiday festivities to everyone on your list with cards celebrating animals, poinsettias & snow! choose your favorite or go for a variety pack, all are sold in sets of 12. cards are blank inside so you can get creative! all are printed on 100lb uncoated cover stock and come with white A2 vellum-finish envelopes to match.
• woodland animals: 5.5″ x 4″
• retro wonderland: 4″ x 5.5″
• snowflakes & poinsettias: 5.5″ x 4″
• variety pack: 4 of each style [set of 12]
set of 12 cards & envelopes: $8 includes shipping
* get a free set of 12 gift tags with your holiday card order, now through december 15, 2010.
say a resounding thanks to the people who make your day, week, or year fantastic. sets include 3 cards of each design for a set of 12, blank inside so you can write a personal note. printed on 100lb uncoated cover stock and come with white vellum-finish envelopes to match.
• variety pack: 3 of each style [set of 12], 5″ x 3.5″ with matching envelopes at 5.125″ x 3.625″
set of 12 cards & envelopes: $6 includes shipping
add flair to your gift wrapping this season, slap a nice gift tag on it! great for co-workers, friends, family & even your sweetheart. some styles coordinate with holiday cards, all are printed on 100lb uncoated cover stock and are small enough to fit any gift.
• variety pack: 5 of each style [set of 30], 3.25″ x 1.25
set of 30 gift tags: $5 includes shipping
* get a free set of 12 gift tags with your holiday card order, now through december 15, 2010.
a fun project from quayside publishing, perfect for the active DIY dog owner, diy projects for dog lovers: the dog-friendly home by ruth strother, shows you how to make all kinds of dog houses, dog beds, agility structures and accessories for your beloved canine friend. i’ve been working in a dog-friendly office a few days per week, and all my designer, dog-loving co-workers have been asking about it. this book is super-cute and has something for anyone with a dog.
from the motorbooks division of quayside publishing comes ford mustang by brad bowling, a retrospective on every release of the mustang line since its debut in 1964. this book is full of beautiful photography celebrating car design, and for someone like me, who only has superficial knowledge of the history of the mustang, it’s allowed me to pick out many iterations of the car on the road now.
a new release from quayside publishing, black & decker: the complete guide to bathrooms shows the home improvement enthusiast all kind of great bathroom projects with complete step-by-step instructions.
jason lee bruns does it again, this time with his band LA caribbean ensemble, LACE. he worked with a wonderful local photographer, kim fox, to get a great collection of urban scene shots. with great photography, it’s easy to put together a really fun layout that captures the energy of the music and vibe of the band.
coming soon from motorbooks is an all-new how to repair your motorcycle by mark zimmerman, with photos by jeff hackett. this how-to guide covers the gamut, from shopping for a vintage bike, breaking it down, replacing & restoring parts, assembly and care for your newly-restored bike. a great handbook for motorcycle enthusiasts who love to get their hands dirty.
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