Author: Robyn Sutherland

Robyn Sutherland is a freelance writer and editor from the green mountains of Oregon. She graduated from Southern Oregon University in 2005 with a B.A. in English and Writing. Her colourful life is filled with romps in the park, crazy vacations, and funny everyday adventures with her loving husband and two energetic little boys.

Greeting Card Pattern Mashup Inspiration

The time of year has arrived when even the most digitized among us turns to paper, envelopes,…

Where the “Black” in Black Friday Came From

It’s here! Some consider it a plague, some consider it a shopaholics dream, and some people just…

Happy Thanksgiving: 15 Ways to Show Thanks With Color

Of all the things to be thankful for, color is at the top of the list. Color…

A Colorful & Tactile Magazine Cover for a True Hands-on Experience

Can you remember a time when people used to write letters—by hand! Or, read books made of…

Eric Carle – Daring You to Imagine a World with Purple Penguins and Lime Green Rhinos

Imagine a world where anything is possible—where dogs sport a luscious coat of pink fur, green cats…

Halloween Colors: Where Did They Come From?

Pumpkin orange and midnight black—the predominant colors of Halloween combine the Autumn season with darkness and scary…

Mattel Hot Wheels: Coloring Playtime, One Car at a Time

The launch of Mattel’s first line of Hot Wheels cars in 1968 was the beginning of what…

Functional Business Cards for the Hands-on Consumer

What is the first thing you do when someone hands you a business card? Look at it,…

Posters from the 1920s—Art Deco Style!

Power, speed and vibrant color were the dominating themes in posters created in the 1920s. The artwork,…

First Impressions Matter: From Visite Biletes & Trade Cards To The Modern-Day Business Card

The business card: Your most powerful self-marketing tool. From basic black and white to lavish die-cut, colorful…