by Danielle
I saw Food, Inc. for the second time yesterday and find the issues facing our food industry fascinating. One thing I can say for this documentary is that it instills the desire to learn more about where food comes from and what is healthy and what is not. Click on the photo above for 10 tips on healthier eating.
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by Danielle
"A human being is part of the whole called by us universe, a part limited in time and space. We experience ourselves, our thoughts and feelings as something separate from the rest. A kind of optical delusion of consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest to us. Our task must be to free ourselves from the prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty."
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Remember when we used to make sure the picture would be perfect before we snapped the shutter? Throw your digital camera in a drawer and pick-up some film and start shooting with thought and purpose again.
This seemingly simple style of photography has been getting increasingly popular with the mainstream. Using "cheap," simple point-and-shoot cameras like lomos and holgas (the kind you can get for $20 at any Urban Outfitters) which let in light and have other flaws can create some really beautiful effects.
Check out Lomography.com to check out great photos, search for new products and get tips on making great images.
All images courtesy of Lomography.com
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by Danielle
One week from tomorrow Salt Lake City will host its first annual Craft Lake City festival. Card Sharks will be there and you should be too! So, before you make your plans for next weekend, mark your calendar. You could swing by, pick up some Card Sharks, grab a bite to eat at a local favorite (like Squatters or Este Pizzeria) and then head over to the Broadway to see 500 Days of Summer (which we saw at Sundance this year and highly recommend). And everything is close enough to walk, so take Trax and forget about the hassle of parking. It's perfect!
The festival starts at 2 pm and lasts until 10 pm, with live bands playing throughout. If you do swing by, be sure to come say hi! We love meeting new friends.
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by Michael
I've been collecting silk-screened and letterpress posters for the last couple of years. From American standards like Hatch Show Print in Nashville, which has been around for more than 100 years, to up-and-comers like The Little Friends of Printmaking, based in Milwaukee. Here are some prints that I own, and some I wish I did.
Leia Bell: based in SLC, Leia has been creating beautiful silk-screened posters and prints since 2001. She is well-known for the posters she creates for the local music venues.
FurTurtle: Also a Utah local, Travis Bone creates beautiful posters for bands like Death Cab For Cutie, The Decemberists and M. Ward.
Hatch Show Print: Has been creating letterpress posters for more than a hundred years. They have one of the largest collections of woodblock and lead type in the world. No digital here.
Hammerpress: Founded in 1994 in Kansas City, MO, Hammerpress is a full service letterpress printer with offerings including stationery, invitations and posters.
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by Danielle
While doing some HTML customizing on my personal blog, I came across this website. It is called COLOURlovers.
COLOURlovers is a place where people can create their own colors, color palettes and patterns and then share their creations with others. When I need some inspiration, I will often go to this site to browse the colors and patterns.
Each individual color also comes with a hex code, so it makes it easy for novice HTML coders (like me!) to find the perfect color for their blog font.
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by Danielle
We're taking the day off (but our sale is not, 25% off through Monday) because it is an official state holiday in Utah. Happy Pioneer Day everyone!
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by Danielle
It's no secret a lot of people are looking for jobs right now. It's hard to stand out among so many applicants.
So, I suggest a handwritten thank you note sent immediately after an interview. My favorites for this purpose are the Wings or the Shout-Outs.
Already have a job? Use the thank you notes for an important client or your boss. Everyone loves being appreciated!
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by Danielle
A while ago, Michael suggested he and I paint Munnys. Just for fun. So we bought our plain white Munnys. His came with a pinwheel, mine a hat. I was a little intimidated at first because Michael's experience with artisanal endeavors is much more vast than my own. But, it was something to do.
We had a lot of fun. It took us both a while to think up what we were going to do with our Munnys and I never ended up with a singular idea. But, I knew I wanted his hat to be Marlon Brando circa 'The Wild One' and his soles to be Louboutin red.
Michael's neat creation is above and my brightly colored hodgepodge is below. If you are looking for a fun activity no matter the various ages of your company, I recommend giving this a try.
by Danielle
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by Danielle
One thing that Salt Lake City is not lacking lately is outdoor movies. They are popping up all over the place. The most recent one I went to was Alfred Hitchcock's 'Dial M for Murder.'
This was one of Hitchcock's that I had never seen before and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Two aspects of the movie I found inspiration in include the costume design and the cinematography.
Below are three stills from the movie that feature some of the gorgeous costumes Grace Kelly wears. In an interview with Francois Truffaut, Hitchcock said: "We did an interesting color experiment with Grace Kelly's clothing. I dressed her in very gay and bright colors at the beginning of the picture, and as the plot thickened, her clothes became gradually more somber."
The other aspect that struck me, the cinematography, is best illustrated in two scenes. The below three photos depict the trial scene, in which we only see Grace's head as the colors surrounding her become more and more intense.
The other scene that I noticed excellent cinematography was the murder scene. This scene is also shown in promotional illustrations for the movie.
The film was originally supposed to run in 3-D, but most theaters showed it flat because of the increasing unpopularity of 3-D movies. As Grace's hand reaches out toward the camera, you can see why that would be a powerful shot in a 3-D movie. But, even without that extra dimension it is such a beautifully designed and unique shot. Alfred Hitchcock had such a pronounced style. I admire his creativity.
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by Michael & Danielle
We know that we never thought about picking up a greeting card until we were already 15 minutes late to the party, reception or whatever thinga-ma-jig we were off too. So, we'd swing by the local drug store, grocery store, or, more often, wherever we were buying the gift we forgot to get earlier. It was a matter of convenience.
Sound familiar?
Starting a greeting card company has helped us de-stress one aspect of our lives. There is always a card around when we need it. Need to send a quick thank you note or birthday card? Buy a couple of box sets online now, and you'll have cards for the rest of the year. Card Sharks offers a great selection of holiday, affection, any occasion and note cards. One box of wings or animal science cards can set you up for quite a while. So take some stress out of your life. Plan ahead. And pick up some Card Sharks cards at www.cardsharks.bigcartel.com. or
And if you live along the Wasatch Front, give us a call ( 801-495-3061 ) and place your order and we'll ship it for FREE! Heck, we'll probably even hand deliver it. Talk about white glove!
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by Michael
Come check us out on Saturday, August 8th at the Craft Lake City Festival in downtown SLC. It will be going from 2pm-10pm at the Gallivan Center downtown.
Featuring yours truly along with local artists and craftsters like Leia Bell from Signed and Numbered (one of my favorite places to spend the money I don't have) and Trent Call.
poster by Leia Bell from my personal collection
poster by Trent Call
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by Michael
summer is the best. i don't think there is any simpler way to put it. you just can't beat walking out your door at 8:30 pm for an evening run and having it be a perfect 72º.
here are some pictures from my urban weekend outdoors.
from my evening jog around lake monona:
at monona terrace facing the state capitol:
boats on the lake:
on my sunday walk around town
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by Michael
Check it. On July 20th Card Sharks will be featured on Communication Arts' web site, in the Exhibit section. Communication Arts is one of the most widely read and respected publications dealing with the graphic arts.
We'll post a link when it goes up. But for now feel free to check out the great stuff featured on their site and stay tuned.
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