January 31, 2012
Why not wait until THREE issues are ready to post them?
Read Boulevard February
Read February
February’s cover was the most fun to shoot – not only is it a dog, but one of my favorite dogs, Munro! He stayed in position for a good two hours, definitely earning the Woofles treats. As he posed with his bow tie (inside story), I said it looked like he was about to have a scotch. So photographer Gary McKinstry made it happen! Out came the scotch, glass and ice. Very debonaire.
Although Esi Edugyan has had plenty of local coverage lately, Azim captured her in a light that presents her in a new way. Thanks to The Superior for opening up especially for us.
I’m very excited about Sarah MacNeill’s involvement with the magazine as the writer for Design Matters. Check out the liberty print boots and birdcage umbrellas on page 54.
Everybody has time to make popcorn, right? Love the vintage/rustic feel of Justin Eckersall’s shot of our recipes.
Read Boulevard January
Read January
On the cover is the home of architect Terence Williams, a modern yet subtle retreat in Cadboro Bay, shot by Vince Klassen.
“Football” and “Victoria” aren’t generally spoken in the same sentence, but the story on Terrel and Marcus Davis, Victoria’s best in the football scene, is opened by a dramatic family portrait by Vancouver based photographer Justin Eckersall. Also in this issue by Eckersall is a shot of the new Chevy Volt in front of Dockside Green. He managed to capture the vehicle in motion while fending off commissionaires.
Emily Sawyer Smith, a “real” cowichan knitter is captured by Dean Azim in a beautifully melancholic tone.
Read Boulevard December
Read December
You’ve heard of “Christmas in July”, in this case it was “Christmas in August”. It was one of the hottest days of the summer up at Bear Mountain for the Hot Properties shoot for this issue. The team at Home Style Solutions exploded on the scene with all the trimmings for a small space Christmas. Also in this issue, Dean Azim presented me with so many outstanding images from the Stone Soup Inn, that I was unable to choose – so I didn’t! Nigel Brown, new to Boulevard, was my go-to person for shots to accompany the Travel Near Pacific Marine Circle Route story.
Categories: portfolio.
Tags: art direction, graphic design, magazines, Print Media, recipe, victoria bc
November 1, 2011
Read about local musician Oliver Swain, the “curse” of our capital, holiday hors d’oeuvres that won’t bust a gut or the bank, golfing in Scottsdale, winter visits to Hornby, coats for Victoria’s less than sunny winter… read online or pick up a copy.
click to read
click to read
Categories: portfolio.
Tags: graphic design, magazines, Print Media, victoria bc
September 28, 2011
Read online here!
October Boulevard | Art Direction & Design
inside the October issue
Categories: portfolio.
Tags: art direction, graphic design, magazines, Print Media, victoria bc
September 13, 2011
Way behind the eight-ball again! Not too late for some bacon-wrapped corn. Read September’s issue here:
Categories: portfolio.
Tags: Design, Print Media, victoria bc
August 22, 2011
Hang in there summer. Love this print by www.myanartstudio.com, available at Supermarket.
Categories: artsy.
Tags: Art, photography, Print Media
June 28, 2011
The July issue is here! Read about wine festivals, Yellow Point Lodge, what’s happening on Quadra Street, hearing loss, a Hot Property on Gabriola, The Buried Life guys, Meg Tilly, Vancouver Island Salt Co… it’s a good one!
July issue of Boulevard Magazine
Categories: portfolio.
Tags: magazines, Print Media, victoria bc
May 11, 2011
The May issue is here! Art direction, design and ad production by yours truly. If you didn’t receive a copy at your door, pick one up at your closest drop box or retailer – or read online.
Categories: portfolio.
Tags: Design, graphic design, magazines, Print Media
April 29, 2011
via www.ctv.ca
Herald Painter Robert Parsons, sketches the new Coat of Arms for Kate Middleton’s family, at the College of Arms in London, Monday April 18, 2011. Middleton used this Coat of Arms until her wedding day yesterday, when it was merged with the Prince’s Coat of Arms. Kate’s heraldic design features a tied ribbon to show she is an unmarried woman and the overall shape is an elaborate lozenge – a shield would be used for Middleton men.
I think this tradition should become the new trend. How fabulous to have your own image you can combine with your chosen one.
Categories: artsy.
Tags: Art, Design, Print Media, weddings
February 22, 2011
via www.julianzimmermann.com
I’ve wondered before… does Madonna have a business card? John Travolta? The President? What the heck do they look like?
King Bansah is an African King. He lives in Ludwigshafen/Germany, works as a car mechanic and governs his people from there. A real King.
From the designer www.julianzimmermann.com, “The new corporate design should underline the authenticity and lordliness of the king because they are essential for him and make his activities possible. A combination of royal and exotic impressions. One example of his engagement is his own royal beer AKOSOMBO. The benefit of the beer is passed on to the aid projects of the King in Ghana.”
A business set and a beer – for a King. How’s that for a dream job?
Categories: it's graphic.
Tags: graphic design, Print Media
January 19, 2011
screenshot via www.icebreakertags.com
Event organizer, having a party? Use icebreakertags.com to get the ball rolling. Attach these conversation-starters with a safety pin, and instead of red-eyeballed stares at your next 8am meeting, get off on the right foot.
Icebreakertags.com lets you generate your own icebreaktertag for your next meeting or get together. Type directly into the tag to add your name/twitter/prompt, add a question, customize it with your logo or any graphic of your choice, and hit print. It will then generate a printout with 10 tags on it. I think these would also make good placecards at a dinner party or wedding.
From swissmiss.
Categories: it's graphic.
Tags: DIY, graphic design, Print Media, weddings
January 4, 2011
Royal Jubilee Denture Clinic featured on jukeboxprint.com
Categories: portfolio.
Tags: graphic design, Print Media
December 28, 2010
Back at my desk after a whirlwind of flying paper, light sabre fighting, family toasts and delightful dinners. While taking a break to eat a truffle… I came across this excellent letterpress calendar. I’m particularly fond of June.
via www.letterpress-calendar.com
New years plans? I’ll be sharing a recipe for Atholl Brose – traditionally served in Scotland on New Year’s Eve to the first guests crossing the threshold of the host’s home, hence its other name, First Footing.
You need a 36 hour head start, so check back.
Categories: it's graphic.
Tags: graphic design, holidays, Print Media
December 8, 2010
via www.marieclairemaison.com
Reinvented and renovated, this church was transformed into cozy, chic and serene abode by architect Perry Harrison-Hyde. Who knows what stories this church has to tell, but it was given a second chance with the marriage of contemporary architecture and history. Love that painting and check out the window screen separating kitchen from dining.
via www.marieclairemaison.com
Categories: in the house.
Tags: architecture, Art, Design, france, home, magazines, Print Media
December 3, 2010
The 2011 Calendars are here! 12 months of ocean views from around the world in a modern, subtle format. Use the space below each month to add special dates. The cover sheet can be cut and used as a new year greeting postcard.
Order online or email me info@bethcampbellcreative.com.
2011 Calendar, 12 months of ocean views
Categories: newsflash.
Tags: beth campbell creative store, graphic design, holidays, home, Print Media, travel
November 24, 2010
I have 2 sets of 6 holiday cards left! Email me if you want to get your hands on a set of cards with 6 unique designs and festive phrases on the front:
“warm holiday wishes” / “catch me if you can!” / “hurray for rudolf!” / “meet me under the mistletoe” / “season’s greetings” / “ring out the old, cheers in the new”.
Reduced to $10 for a set of 6 – email me info@bethcampbellcreative.com or leave a comment here by clicking in the bubble top right, then enter your info below.
ALSO – COMING SOON! 2001 calendars! A great gift or hostess gift at $11 + tax. Stalk the online shop.
Calendars coming soon! | 2 sets of cards left!
Categories: newsflash.
Tags: beth campbell creative store, deals, graphic design, holidays, photography, Print Media, victoria bc
November 23, 2010
Prada AW 2010/11 look book - I love the mingling of illustration and photography - it all starts with a sketch doesn't it? | via www.wallpaper.com
This AW 2010/11 edition of Le Monde D'Hermès had a black theme, in tribute to Jean-Louise Dumas, Chairman of Hermès from 1978-2006, who died on 1 May 2010 | via www.wallpaper.com
Categories: it's graphic.
Tags: fashion, graphic design, Print Media
October 18, 2010
via iPhone, inside Zambris | Distinguished Zambris business card - custom size
Zambris Restaurant opened in it’s new location in the Atrium Building at the beginning of the month. When I visited, the place was packed with young and old, creating a vibrancy on this downtown corner that I haven’t felt in Victoria. Floor to ceiling windows, chandeliers and retro glass globe fixtures are a huge improvement over their previously limiting locale.
Check out their menu, videos and details on their new private function room (booked until Jan 1st) on their much improved website. At 820 Yates Street, open 7 days a week 11:00 am to Midnight. Closed between 3:00 pm and 4:30 pm daily.
www.zambris.ca
Categories: locals only.
Tags: Design, food, graphic design, Print Media, restaurant, victoria bc
October 5, 2010
Admiring this work from www.3advertising.com for New Day, whose mission is to “engage troubled youth and their families in charting a proactive life course that will help them become meaningful and productive members of our community.”
“Will he own a rap sheet? Or a skate shop?”
“Registered drug offender? Or registered nurse?”
“Will she struggle to feed herself? Or fight to end world hunger?”
Check out the New Day logo. Notice the ‘Y’ about to flip over? Nice.
via www.ndnm.org
Categories: it's graphic.
Tags: graphic design, Print Media, Web Site Design
September 22, 2010
www.ruemag.com
For all those Lonny Magazine fans out there, say hello to their new competition, Rue Magazine. Launched last week, this online bi-monthly will cover home decor and lifestyle topics from a wide range of cities. This issue includes features from San Francisco, Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago, and New York.
This issue also has a FREE download from Mae Mae Paperie. Click here.
Free download fro Mae Mae Paperie
Back to the blogroll.
Categories: in the house.
Tags: DIY, downloads, graphic design, home, magazines, Print Media
September 14, 2010
As projects go, this one is a designer’s dream. Imagery of gorgeous home design and inspirational text are currently coming together for the first Boulevard Home and Design Annual. Boulevard Magazine has a long standing reputation for “capturing the personality, culture and vitality that is Victoria by focusing on the Arts, People, Trends, Food, Architecture and Design.”
The hard cover book is coming together as 100 pages of smart advice and exciting looks from Victoria’s top home industry experts. A unique local perspective for all things home. Equally as exciting is the Boulevard Home Contest:
WHO: A lucky Boulevard Home reader
WHAT: $20,000 spending spree at one or more Boulevard Home advertising clients, courtesy of Boulevard Lifestyles Inc.
WHEN: Draw January, 2011
HOW: Enter by purchasing your copy of Boulevard Home (one entry per book) or drop by their offices at 1845B Fort Street, Victoria to enter in person.
Click here to enter. Pick up the latest copy of the magazine or read online to find out more. Pre-order your copy here.
Boulevard Home & Design Annual coming SOON!
Categories: portfolio.
Tags: architecture, books, Design, graphic design, home, inspiration, magazines, Print Media, victoria bc
August 19, 2010
Getting a kick out of these entertaining cards from www.fomato.com. Check out Pessimism and Drink. Available online and at a number of retailers around the world and in our neck of the woods, Vancouver. This reminds me get back into designing some print goods…
from www.fomato.com
Categories: it's graphic.
Tags: graphic design, Print Media
August 13, 2010
1000 Business Cards $59 | 16pt matte or hi gloss
1000 3.5″ x 2″ Stickers $89
1000 Brochures $159 | 8.5×11 tri-fold, gloss or matte
1000 4×9 flyers $159 | gloss or matte
250 13×19 posters $79 | Digital 100lb gloss
Orders must be placed by September 10, regular design fees apply.
Categories: newsflash.
Tags: deals, Print Media
May 25, 2010
Fabric and vinyl art at HOME! Download inkbloom’s designs, recolour them or coordinate with your project, add text to personalize and print on your inkjet. Cotton fabrics and vinyl are also available from them online. I’m thinking product tags, business cards, personalized pillows…
from www.inkbloom.com: tilly inkblock, purse from tilly fabric, product tags, scrabble pillow
Categories: it's graphic.
Tags: crafts, Design, DIY, graphic design, home, package design, Print Media
May 14, 2010
Red Hot Bicycle Wedding Invitation designed by Beth Campbell Creative
Happy 6 week anniversary (tomorrow) M&P! These wedding invites and announcement cards were a joy to design. I was inspired by this couple’s eye for design, their soft spot for bicyclettes and their killer style. The poppies in the basket on the bike are a nod to the bride’s poppy tattoo. It’s the little things that make something personal, and that much more special. I love these shots from their wedding in April. Check out the bride’s gorgeous blue dress, the grooms fab hat and the booze canoe!
Images by Heather Hobbs
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> Beth Campbell Creative web site
Categories: portfolio.
Tags: graphic design, Print Media, victoria bc, wedding
May 3, 2010
Back side of a double sided/double b-day invite | Photography and Design by Beth Campbell Creative
And now for the other side of this card! Today is a big day for this little tyke! Flower and veggie planting party (and birthday cake sharing) was a success!
Categories: portfolio.
Tags: graphic design, photography, Print Media
