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Akula Kreative

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Cypress, TX, 77433
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a beach-sunset-inspired color palette

April 18, 2014 Nikki Mihalik

a beach-sunset-inspired color palette // gray, blue, peach, sand [pinit]

 

Cheers to summer on the horizon! Happy Friday, all!

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GRAY #646164 / BLUE #758A94 / LIGHT BLUE #ADBCBE
SAND #E7D5BB / PEACH #F0CAAE / ROSY PEACH #F1B39D

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In color inspiration Tags blue, color palette, gray, peach, sand
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Sorry I've been MIA...we threw a cactus party last night. 🌵 Side note :: I'm trying to care a little less about my ever-fluctuating number of followers and focus more on posting images that inspire me and keep me going as a creative. (This cactus balloon is one of them.) Back to work tomorrow for my last week! Hope you enjoy your Sunday! . . . . . #cactus #cactusclub #cactuslover #cactuscooler #cactusparty #graphicdesign #partytime #creativehappylife #thatsdarling #flashesofdelight #summer #creativeprenuer #design #color #colorpalette #livecolorfully #acolorstory #htx #houstongraphicdesign #akulakreative
Happy Friday! Here's a sneak peek at my recent collab with Sasha from @outlawcreative :: a hand-drawn logo for The Wolf and The Pig. (I think animal logos are among my Top 5 Favorite Things Ever...and working with another creative is the cherry on top.) . . . . . #logo #logodesign #brandbuilding #branding #brandingdesign #brandidentity #design #graphicdesign #designisinthedetails #illustration #handdrawn #houstongraphicdesign #htx #akulakreative #risingtidesociety #womensupportingwomen
Inspired by this... The second I saw this gorgeous tile (used for a fireplace surround at the wedding venue), I knew it had to be a part of the invitation suite. #williammorrisismyhero . . . . . #tile #tiles #tiledesign #williammorris #weddinginspiration #weddinginvitation #printdesign #paperlove #dailydoseofpaper #papergoods #graphicdesign #patterndesign #stationery #stationerydesign #inspiredbythis #creativepreneur #htx #akulakreative #htx #houstongraphicdesign #dsinspire #dsfloral #dsblues
You know all those letter Fs I've been drawing? Here's what we were working towards... Now presenting the final typographic logo design for Farmhouse Foundry! Happy Friiiiiday! - - - Shown here: Distressed white ink on walnut - - - © 2017 Farmhouse Foundry Design by @akulakreative . . . . . #f #friday #friyay #typography #typographytuesday #type #typespire #typelove #thedailytype #lettering #serif #swash #organic #letterform #graphicdesign #logo #logodesign #branding #brandidentity #design #monogram #houstongraphicdesign #htx #akulakreative #farmhousefoundry #businesscards #wood
Marbled wax seals over a gorgeous paper sample from @parseandparcel. 🖤 - - - To create a marbled seal using glue gun wax, simply switch back and forth between colors. (Black stick, gold stick, black stick, and so on.) If you're transitioning from one color to the next, be sure to buy 1-2 extra sticks of the new color. You'll need those because the in-between seals will be two colors. I recommend buying extras anyway, just in case you mess up a few! . . . . . #waxseal #envelope #envelopeart #gold #black #happymail #paperlove #dailydoseofpaper #papergoods #snailmail #sendmoremail #designtip #invitations #graphicdesign #stationery #stationeryaddict #creativepreneur #goldfoil #marbled #marble #acolorstory #akulakreative
Wax seal, calligraphy, and silk ribbon over a custom pattern? Yes please! Can't wait to share more of Lauren and Robert's elegant wedding invitation suite! - - - Custom Invitation Design: @akulakreative Calligraphy Monogram: @angeliqueink Photo: @kimberlychau . . . . . #waxseal #envelope #envelopeart #calligraphy #weddinginspiration #weddinginvitation #printdesign #happymail #paperlove #dailydoseofpaper #papergoods #snailmail #sendmoremail #graphicdesign #patterndesign #silkribbon #stationery #stationerydesign #stationeryaddict #creativepreneur #htx #akulakreative #htx #houstongraphicdesign
If you follow my other feed at @prettypeaspaperie, this is a little reminder that I'm closing shop soon for maternity leave! This doodle was originally intended for a wedding Save the Date but I repurposed it and made it into a stamp. :) - - - Printed photo by @flat18photo . . . . . #papergoods #paperlove #stationery #stationeryaddict #savethedate #rubberstamp #clearstamps #bunintheoven #flashesofdelight #creativeprenuer #creativehappylife #envelope #handlettering #brushlettering #maternityphotography #graphicdesign #dailydoseofpaper #akulakreative #prettypeaspaperie
Happy Friday, creatives! In case you didn't know, I run a li'l side business selling custom-designed CLEAR stamps over at @prettypeaspaperie. I'm closing the shop in a couple weeks to prepare for our little one, so there are only 4 days left to place a custom order. We do logos, packaging stamps, return addresses, business cards...you name it! Just send us your design and we'll make you a beautiful, interchangeable stamp. (Yep. You can use one acrylic block for multiple stamps...just peel and stick!) - - - Photo: Be Moments Studio . . . . . #rubberstamp #clearstamps #handstamped #creativeprenuer #handmade #etsy #papergoods #watercolor #stationery #snailmail #happymail #sendmoremail #penpal #stationeryaddict #graphicdesign #color #flashesofdelight #craftsposure #shopsmall #texasmade #htx #prettypeaspaperie #sidehustle
I can't tell you how disheartening it is to discover that your work has been "borrowed" by someone else without your permission. Siiigh. Let me be clear that sharing an inspirational image, giving proper credit, and supporting a creative is completely different from presenting it or using it as your own. Luckily, I've met a few kind souls who have contacted me when someone has done this, but I also know that some people do it without thinking twice. Of course, I don't really mind if someone uses my image or design for a small personal project—I know this is inevitable with social media—but I draw the line at *profiting* from other people's work or using it for business. True story :: another designer downloaded one of my images and included it in the branding for THEIR client. This client (read: angel from heaven) had the wherewithal to track down its source, notify me, and ask what the deal was. What?! Most amazing thing ever. I was so grateful that we worked out a trade so she could keep it. In short...please remember that ALL work is copyrighted unless the creator has attached a license to it that allows you to use it for any purpose without credit. By using something without permission, you're hurting not only the artist but every other person who has paid for honest work. - - - Design Tip :: If you're nervous about copying something unintentionally, try looking for inspiration in nature, found objects, art museums, etc. It will not only feel refreshing, but you'll contribute something NEW to the industry and people will thank you for it. . . . . . #creativepreneur #smallbusiness #houstoncreatives #risingtidesociety #communityovercompetition #supporthandmade #graphicdesign #truth #designer #creative #lifeofadesigner #copyright #art #lifeofanartist #originalart
Design Tip :: Color cards come in handy when you're shopping for flat-lay props and boutique packaging for your small business. Consistency is key to building a powerful brand! Say goodbye to using five different shades of your signature color. - - - I just shipped some branding essentials—including this organic, sea-glass-inspired color palette—to one of my favorite Texas makers! - - - Now booking late fall/winter 2017. Reserve the last couple of spots for this year by emailing hello@akulakreative.com. . . . . . #branding #branding101 #seaglass #creativehappylife #thatsdarling #flashesofdelight #creativeprenuer #graphicdesign #design #Pantone #color #colorpalette #swatches #livecolorfully #acolorstory #colormatched #graphicdesign #htx #houstongraphicdesign #akulakreative
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