In April 2025, the arrival of spring sparks excitement through various creative highlights. The Sigma BF camera emphasizes simplicity in photography, while graphic designer Kate Weinberg showcases her freehand illustrations. Musician Sam Fender releases an impactful album, "People Watching," and Yagya's ambient sounds help focus. Sign writer Ash Willerton's work captures attention.
A visit to Marby & Elm in London revealed unique, naughty wrapping paper featuring elegant, handwritten swear words. The charming stationery shop, a creative haven, offers delightful surprises. The wrapping paper serves as both a conversation piece and a humorous addition to gift-giving, while ensuring careful selection for children's gifts.
Collins Dictionary has named "brat" the 2024 Word of the Year, reflecting a cultural shift in attitudes towards self-expression. The term now embodies independence and confidence, especially among younger generations who embrace assertiveness and personal freedom. This signifies a broader trend of reclaiming negative labels for empowerment.
A pre-ordered beer advent calendar from Beavertown has arrived, surpassing expectations with its impressive design. It features 24 beers, including nine new brews, a limited edition tumbler, and a treat. The festive packaging showcases bold colors and playful illustrations, enhancing the holiday spirit. Excitement builds for December's first opening.
No, it's not an early 1960's Batman and Robin TV series spin-off. It's the dynamic trio of another rather splendid batch of home-brew created in readiness for 5th November and Bonfire night!
In mid-May, as central heating may be considered, this month’s curated creative gems are highlighted. Raw Street Wall, a street-art graffiti-style typeface by Volcano Type, is perfect for headlines. The Gingerline offers an exclusive edible journey, while Visualsk2 captures beautiful motion blur. Gracey’s Pizza in St Albans is praised, and Mark Fearnley’s fine art street photography is noted for its unique style.
Well, would you look at that? Easter came and went quicker than I could even swipe a chocolate egg off the kitchen counter for a nibble of that overpriced milk chocolate! Nevertheless, I've rounded up five delightfully creative Easter treats below for you to enjoy. No.1 | GranteSuper cool interlocking font Check out this funky,… Continue reading Five things that got me gingered up this April ’24
It's damp, it's raining, it hasn't stopped bloody raining, it's wet, very wet. However, don't let the weather get you down, there's plenty of creative Gingerness out there to keep the spirits uplifted. Hang on in there, Spring is just around the corner! Enjoy these five, curated, slightly damp and soggy creative endeavours! No.1 |… Continue reading Five things that got me gingered up this March ’24
That's it, summers over, (well, did we actually have one, apart from the last seven days of unseasonably scorching sunny September weather) we're now heading straight into autumn and the loooong grey months. The final bank holiday before Christmas has come and gone, what hope do we have left! Well, actually, a surprising amount of… Continue reading Five things that got me gingered up this September ’23
Typographical interlocking pairs refer to the combination of two letters in a font that are designed to overlap and interlock with each other. This design technique is often used in logos, headlines, and other graphical elements to create a distinctive and visually striking effect. Some examples of typographical interlocking pairs include the letters "fi" and… Continue reading Typographical interlocking pairs
The Shortbread Shed 