The Ink Nest Blog

New Artist: Kelsey Oseid

sabina — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 13:59:51 +0000

I am very happy to introduce our new artist Kelsey Oseid. She is a freelance illustrator and artist living and working in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She loves to work with traditional media to create playful, folksy, vintage-inspired illustrations and objects.

Check her website here: www.kelzuki.com
Kelsey designed two beautiful sets for our shop. You can find them here!

Freebie

Download a freebie flower clip-art image by Kelsey.

Four Key Kids Trends This Summer

sabina — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 13:40:52 +0000

Fruit Infusion

From left to right: 1. Babiekins Magazine; 2. Next UK; 3. via Emily Kiddy on Pinterest; 4. designlovefest; 5. Mr Printables

Tropical Paradise

From left to right: 1. via Emily Kiddy on Pinterest; 2. Mozi; 3. Creaturecomforts blog; 3. Daniel Roode; 4. Elena Boils

Summer Meadow

From left to right: 1. Katie Daisy; 2. Country Road; 3. Trend Bible; 4. Dwell Studio; 5. Emily Kiddy: A little Ditsy Floral;

Playful Energy

From left to right: 1. Gorman Quilt; 2. Acapulco Chairs; 3. Leif; 4. Stampel; 5. Walk in Love;

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Are you designing for the kids market and want to prepare your collections early? Check our Kids Trends workshop!

Trends 2016 – Stage Struck

sabina — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 11:43:20 +0000

1. Kate Forbes, costume design; 2. TheMadPlatters, Etsy; 3. Cirque – set by Sabina R, TheInkNest; 4. WonderfulCollective, cake topper, Etsy; 5. Petit Collage on paperlesspost; 6. Olaf Hajek

The Stage-Struck trend is inspired by circus and pop art. It features decorative stars, Harlequin Patterns and Fonassetti themes. This trend can be found in stationery, decor and fashion design in 2016.

March Productivity Kit

sabina — Sun, 28 Feb 2016 18:12:55 +0000

I paint my own reality. The only thing I know is that I paint because I need to, and I paint whatever passes through my head without any other consideration.

Frida Kahlo

The March productivity kit will keep you organised and creative. Color the drawings and get your creativity flowing! Art therapy + productivity = happy life.

What is included:

Desktop wallpaper calendar March 2016
Calendar March 2016
Daily planner printable
Weekly Blog Planner

Download The Productivity Kit

Inspiration Corner – Ruthy Bop

sabina — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 16:20:39 +0000

Recently, Ruthy got in touch with me to show me the jewelry that she created with my Folk Birds graphics. They are adorable and are getting tons of hearts on Etsy. She mentioned that a magazine is going to feature her work. It is amazing to see my graphics on products that I never imagined can be made with these images. They are so cute, and you bet I will be buying a birdie brooch!

Visit Ruthy’s shop on Etsy.

February Productivity Kit

sabina — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 12:41:26 +0000

The monthly productivity kit is back! This year, you will find art therapy calendars with inspirational quotes each month. Color in or draw over. Be creative!

What is included:

Desktop wallpaper calendar February 2016
Calendar February 2016
Daily planner printable
Weekly Blog Planner

Stay productive, organised and inspired in February!

Download February 2016 Productivity Kit

Inspiration Corner – Printable Wisdom

sabina — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 22:41:42 +0000

Printable Wisdom is a lovely shop for wall art. Recently I spotted the Dainty Blossom Alphabet in exquisite monogram prints at their store. Take a look at the beautiful way these prints are styled. The alphabet looks gorgeous in a gold frame. I also love the website design.

Inspiration Corner – lemonade Paperie

sabina — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 21:55:33 +0000

Some of the most popular paper products every year in January are calendars. We love seeing sellers who make great calendars and holiday products with our graphics. Lemonade Paperie is a small but successful shop on Etsy, which caught our eye for the great calendar designs and some adorable tags. Check their shop on Etsy!

December Productivity Kit

sabina — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 21:41:18 +0000

The December 2015 productivity kit is here. Now with two additional Holiday Business planners!
What is included:
– Desktop wallpaper calendar December 2015
– Monthly planner printable December 2015
– Daily planner printable
– Weekly Blog Planner
– Social Media Planner – run engaging and well organised Twitter and Facebook campaigns. Track successful posts.
– Product development planner
– Promotions Planner

Stay productive, organised and inspired in April!

Download December 2015 Productivity Kit

November Productivity Kit

sabina — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 21:37:41 +0000

The November 2015 productivity kit is here. Now with two additional Holiday Business planners!
What is included:
– Desktop wallpaper calendar November 2015
– Monthly planner printable November 2015
– Daily planner printable
– Weekly Blog Planner
– Social Media Planner – run engaging and well organised Twitter and Facebook campaigns. Track successful posts.
– Product development planner
– Promotions Planner