day planner goes to press

Last month I shared a few sneak peeks at some illustrations I've been doing for my 2009 client gift for Defteling Design. Well, today the project actually went on press – and I'm thrilled with the results!

After checking (and re-checking) the mocked-up proof, the full-color images are printed on a huge 6-color press at Brown Printing, one of the collaborators on this fun project.

The cover was up first. I incorporated one of my favorite illustrations (July) for the cover, which will then be printed with a solid blue on the back and folded in half, so that the yearly calendar to the right becomes the inside left front cover.

When it was time to press check the monthly divider pages, I was ecstatic: so much goodness, so much richness and texture! I know, I designed it so why am I all freaked out, but it was just so shocking (in a good way!) to see them all lined up like this. I brought back an extra press sheet so I can hang it in my office.

Next are the two-color weekly planner pages and then it's off to the bindery for black wire-o binding. I can't wait to hold the finished planner in my hands! And yes, I haven't forgotten about the giveaway. Stay tuned, I'll post the giveaway as soon as the planner is all done!

sneak peek – 2009 calendar

Okay, might as well give you a sneak peak at the 2009 calendar that will be available for sale starting August 1. I've had so much fun working on this calendar, I can't wait to see it all done!


The cover of the clear CD case packaging flips back to create a stand. At the end of the month, just lift out the page to reveal the next month's calendar. And yes, just like I currently do, I will be creating monthly desktop wallpaper calendars to match that you can download for free (hey, that's a pretty good deal – not much is free these days!)

sneak peek – paper table settings

Well, it's almost time to leave for New York to debut my line at the National Stationery Show. As I'm doing some last-minute prep work, I thought I'd share another sneak peak at a brand new product that will be released later this summer: Places, Everyone! Paper Table Settings.


These paper table settings are designed to coordinate with my line of imprintable invitations. Now you can send out your party announcement and decorate your table to match with coordinating place cards, coasters, napkin rings and wine glass rings (no more confusion as to whether you're sipping your neighbor's pinot noir!)


They'll be available as a 32-piece set (8 place cards, 8 coasters, 8 napkin rings and 8 wine glass rings) or packaged individually in sets of 10. Let the party begin!

sneak peek » imprintables

All my extra energy these days is focused on getting ready for the National Stationery Show - phew, quite a bit of work! For any of you who have organized a trade show exhibit, you know what I'm talking about!

While my to-do list is still a mile long, I have been able to cross off quite a bit, including doing mock-ups for some new products I plan to release this summer. Here's a sneak peak of my new line of imprintables: 5 x 7 flat cards that you can run through your laser or inkjet to create custom invitations, announcements, menus, whatever your heart desires. They're due for release this summer and yes, you'll be the first to know when they're available for sale!

sneak peek

Good news for all you Cecily Ink fans - there are some fun spring designs in the works that will be ready for release very soon! Here's a quick sneak peak to wet your appetites. Enjoy!