Joa’s blog

i finally found time this month to sit down, search, and buy papers. got a good stack from scrapbook.com for 12×12 cardstock, various designs (all front and back design) then got some “wrapping” sheets from paper mojo . i like these boutique style medium-size online stores because you can buy just one sheet instead of 2+ sheets per design….i want to see how i like the paper in person first! then i will buy more if i want….at paper mojo, you can even buy samples. i think most paper-conscious/loving places will let you do this….especially if you have a big event you’re buying for.

why buy online in the first place? well, the fact that i dont have to drive to 10 different places looking for paper (then usually being disappointed) is such a time and energy saver. yeah yeah, shipping costs a lot. but so does gas…and time! oh precious time!

also, i haven’t had too much luck with etsy for design(er) paper.

i first saw these on my favoriet packaging design website (the die line)….i fiiiinally got my paper cups! the original designer of these cups only ships the product in south korea (no vendors that do international shipping…yet) so i had to ask my family and friends to buy it for me then re-ship it to me here in the states. i’m happy! many more projects to come!

cups with soil and seeds in them. my balcony. i’m hoping for the basil to grow healthy.

“lovely <3 home”

i took “engagement photos” for the lovely couple sojin and chris. rachel, sojin’s daughter, came along as well and helped yield some awesome shots!  the whole album is on my facebook.

those are just some…. <3

some new things i’ve made recently for my etsy site. they’re obviously not perfect. i wish i had a laser/die cutter. hahaha i suck at scissors, who knew, hehe. the funny part of this is that i really liked making the little strips or bands to bundle the envelopes together. i guess it’s the most “packaging design” related thing about my items.

go here to see or buy.

<3 joa