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May 12th, 2008
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This framed “office sampler” sits on some altered books made into shelves above my desk. It is there to remind me of one of the important things I need to keep in mind when working for tough clients. All of the decorative elements in the image (it’s actually a silkscreen printed on linen) are cleverly made of office supplies. This helpful print is by designer and book artist extraordinaire Jess Rosenkranz. There’s also some other prints perfect for hanging is your cubicle which you get order from Jess’s site right here.

7 comments
ellen said:
May 12th, 2008 - 10:32 am

these are so sweet. thanks for sharing.

another ellen said:
May 12th, 2008 - 7:46 pm

I love the book-shelves! Do you have a tutorial, or can you point me to one? I alter them for art, but I’d love to alter some as shelves, too!

julia said:
May 13th, 2008 - 7:34 am

hi another ellen-
‘the long short cut’ is the book shelf and the other books are just books. i got the shelf as a present but i think you can buy them from cog and pearl although they don’t seem to have them in their online store. http://cogandpearl.com/store/

May 13th, 2008 - 5:46 pm

these prints are wonderful. i just love when the old is combined w/ the new! “cc the big dog”?! so brilliant! and the “book shelf” is fantastic.

Belinda said:
May 15th, 2008 - 9:02 pm

Hi Julia,
I really love the book shelf - it’s such a simple but clever idea. And being a library student and a book lover, well I really need one of those in my life:) Any idea where I could get some tips on making one of those? Thanks so much.
Oh yes, and “cc the big dog” - love it!

Belinda said:
May 15th, 2008 - 9:17 pm

Hi Julia,
I love the book shelf - such a simple but clever idea. And being a library student and book nerd I feel I really need one or two of those in my life:) Any idea where I can find some tips on making one of those? Thanks so much. Oh yes, and “cc the big dog” - love it!

d. Sharp said:
May 16th, 2008 - 12:46 am

Love these and the shelf. Brilliant.

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