In this post, we would like to share with you 20 amazingly designed printed wedding invitations. In the invitations below, you can see how the designers (possibly the bride and/or groom) play around with the colors, typography, wordings, and placements to add their personal touch. Be it classy, sassy, formal, or fun, you will find great examples for each here.

1. K+M Wedding Invitations

Created by: Keith Evans

2. Wedding Stationery “Image with Bogart” / Red Orange

Created by: Pan Lis

3. Barber Wedding Invitations

Created by: Sergey Grigoryan

4. Wedding Invitation

Created by: Creative Caffeine IN

5. Typographic Wedding Invitations

Created by: Denis Forzi

6. Wedding Invitation

Created by: Ugur Altun

7. Wedding Invite Final 2

Created by: Zach Graham

8. “I Do!” Printed.

Created by: Allison Grayce

9. Wedding Invite

Created by: Jose Canales

10. Wedding Invitation

Created by: Serena Vittoria Nitti

11. Wedding Invitation for Adriana & Carlos

Created by: Hesor

12. Festive Wedding Suite

Created by: Elizabeth Baddeley Design

13. Love City Life

Created by: Huilin Dai

14. Final Invite and Save the Date Printed Pieces

Created by: Karli Ingersoll

15. Trenna & Kyle’s Wedding Invitations

Created by: Cambrin Loepker

16. Sweet Kiss: Wedding Invitation

Created by: Ramona Rizk

17. Letterpress Invitations

Created by: Cheryln Read

18. Matt & Emy’s Wedding Invitation

Created by: Anders Hanson

19. Southwestern Wedding Set

Created by: Nikki Clark

20. Wallace Wedding Invitations

Created by: Amy Reynolds

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One of the most well-known AI art generating platforms, Midjourney, offers an easy way to craft such knolling art. It is literally as simple as describing your desired visual, and Midjourney turns it into reality.

In this blog post, we would like to bring to your attention 20 examples of beautiful knolling art created with Midjourney, along with their respective prompts.

#1

Prompt:

Cyber Cop Robot placed in the center , and its things and components are distributed around it + tactical weapon equipment , Many parts, Highly detailed, Depth, knolling, knolling layout, FHD, cyberpunk background, Max Detail, Decorations, Intricate + Dynamic Lighting, Dramatic Lighting --ar 3:4 --s 750 --v 5.1

#2

Prompt:

Macbook Pro placed in the center , and its things and components are distributed around it + tactical equipment , Many parts, Highly detailed, Depth, knolling, knolling layout, FHD, cyberpunk background, Max Detail, Decorations, Intricate + Dynamic Lighting, Dramatic Lighting --ar 3:4 --s 750 --v 5.1

#3

Prompt:

arranged knolling tectonic research equipment --ar 3:2 --v 5.1

#4

Prompt:

knolling, centered, detailed drawing, muted pastels::2 tea, spices, coffee, white background --s 750 --q 2

#5

Prompt:

knolling::4 centered, detailed graphic pencil drawing of coffee items, muted colors --s 750 --q 2

#6

Prompt:

arranged cheese crackers knolling

#7

Prompt:

Knolling of various school items, symmetrical layout --v 5

#8

Prompt:

knolling of retro game

#9

Prompt:

knolling layout , fresh fruits

#10

Prompt:

books and books, and books, vinyl records, cd album, beer, knolling layout

#11

Prompt:

girl's fashion, summer, knolling layout

#12

Prompt:

Knolling of dublin cities busiest bars, clubs, and restaurants

#13

Prompt:

vintage circus, knolling, photo by David Lachapelle --ar 16:9 --style raw --q 2 --s 750

#14

Prompt:

knolling --no knolling

#15

Prompt:

knolling my hardware drawer, knolling deez nuts

#16

Prompt:

knolling --ar 3:2 --v 5.1

#17

Prompt:

knolling, centered, detailed drawing, muted pastels::2 fruit, herbs --s 750 --q 2

#18

Prompt:

chef accessories knolling knolled on white background

#19

Prompt:

honeybee knolling

#20

Prompt:

Now you knoll, and knolling is half the battle.

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In this blog post, we’ve compiled a list of more than 50 creative business card designs that showcase the power of great design in making a statement. From minimalist designs to bold and colorful ones, these business cards are sure to inspire your own creativity and give you ideas for your next business card design. So, let’s take a look at some of the most innovative and eye-catching business card designs out there!

#1 – Pasta restaurant business card

#2 – Florbank Business cards

#3 – New site!

#4 – La Glace Premium French Ice Cream

#5 – Company Folders, Inc. Business Cards

#6 – Kidscodr Business Cards

#7 – AllStar Field Restoration

#8 – Personal Branding

#9 – The Gang

#10 – Butcher’s Business Cards

#11 – 3ply Letterpress & Foil Business Cards

#12 – Etched 3 Ply Wooden Business

#13 – Lucas Price Letterpress Business Cards

#14 – Cool Business Cards for a Filmmaker

#15 – Communication Expert

#16 – Helvetimart by Anagrama, Mexico

#17 – Creative watercolor business card

#18 – Intricate Laser-cut geometric design

#19 – Event Planner’s Card

#20 – Metal Bike Tool Business Card

#21– Matiere Noire Handmade Business Card

#22 – Superfine Brand Identity

#23 – Minimalist Black And White Business Card

#24 – Etnik. Branding

#25 – Paul & Marigold Business Card

#26 – Sardine by Here Design

#27 – ShopAround by Design by Toko

#28 – Creative Business Card For Hairstylist

#29 – Tatumi

#30 – Experimental Business Cards

#31 – Cookie Business Card

#32 – Identity and Card Design | Lush

#33 – Talor&Jorgen Coffee by Bielke & Yang, Norway

#34 – Pontus In The Air by Bold

#35 – TAM Cargo Design

#36 – Clapper Board Business Card

#37 – Dr. Federico Dentist Cards

#38 – Jeans Business Card

#39 – Wife and Husband Design Studio Card

#40 – Neostalgia

#41 – Jean Jullien Letterpress Business Cards

#42 – CUB animation studio

#43 – Film Maker

#44 – Moxie Tuesday Design

#45 – Stefan Leitner

#46 – Spotted Zebra

#47 – Nikkie&Tim

#48 – Le Balene

#49 – Rafal Borek

#50 – Mild Whistle

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Nowadays, we are bombarded with print ads of tasty treats, branded wears and of course, the hottest tech gadgets; but did you know that old, yellowed ads of three to seven decades ago are mostly promoting household items, cigarettes and even guns?

Read on to see 30 vintage Christmas ads that’ll give you a taste of Christmas back in those days.

Atari’s Video Games

Can I tick all the boxes please?

Source: reware vintage

Westinghouse’s Tan for Christmas

Grab everyone’s attention on Christmas with a healthy sun-kissed tan.

Source: Jon Williamson

It’s Time for Christmas!

It’s that time again for Santa to be everyone’s special delivery man!

Source: Bamboo Trading

Thanks for the Coca-Cola, Jimmy

Now that’s a good kid! Santa will be happy to have your Coke and leave more presents for you!

Source: The Coca-Cola Company

Christmas with Coca-Cola

Bingo! Have a Coke before climbing up that chimney again.

Source: Captain Geoffrey Spaulding

Hat’s Off to Coca-Cola

Santa’s truly refreshed with his Coca-Cola. He’s even taken off his trademark hat.

Source: The Coca-Cola Company

Santa and the Kids

Cheers to the clever poodle!

Source: The Coca-Cola Company

Santa and the SpriteBoy

Now, Santa’s happily gulping Coca-Cola and SpriteBoy’s doing the deliveries.

Source: The Coca-Cola Company

Stock up on Coca-Cola for Christmas

Or else you won’t have any left by Christmas because Santa’ll be swiping it off your fridge.

Source: Vintage Ad Browser

Everyone Wants the New Toastmaster

Santa: I’ve got to update the gift list again!

Source: Jon Williamson

GE’s Toaster

If you think about it, Santa’s only ever busy when Christmas is around the corner.

Source: Jon Williamson

GE’s Cleaner

Best way to drop a hint for a Christmas gift: Slip a mini model of the object of your heart’s desire in his pocket.

Source: saltycotton

Crisco’s Christmas Cake

Yes, we need that extra one inch of sweet goodness for Christmas!

Source: sugarpie honeybunch

How to get a Remington for Christmas

Awesome. I’m going to leave the whole ad on Mom’s table and see what I’ll get for Christmas.

Source: dayid

Colt’s Guns

And I thought nobody would remember.

Source: ericritter

Lucky Ciggies for Christmas

For Lucky smokers, they only pay attention to that last part.

Source: Jon Williamson

Santa Smoking Pall Mall

Getting Santa to convince people about which smoke is milder and guards against throat scratch. Those were the days.

Source: Jon Williamson

Ronald Reagan Sends His Chesterfields

It’s not every day you get to see a former president help cell cigarretes. Well, not anymore.

Source: x-ray delta one

War Bonds for Christmas

We’ve ran out of war bonds. What about cash instead?

Source: Vintage Ad Browser

Mrs. Santa Claus’ Ironing Table

Looks like Mrs. Santa Claus is equally popular during Christmas!

Source: wardomatic

Eveready is Ready for Christmas

Santa needs that flashlight so he won’t bump into things when he’s stuffing stockings at midnight.

Source: tortuga2010

Toyland’s Toys

We are never too old for toys and games.

Source: Plan59

7-up Family Pack for Christmas

Yep, only a 24-pack can quench everybody’s thirst on Christmas.

Source: sugarpie honeybunch

7-Up Likes You!

Santa likes 7-Up so much he’s loaded his sled with a gigantic bottle!

Source: Plan59

Acme’s Cowboy Boots

Even Santa is getting hippie, with help from these cowboy boots.

Source: densby

Budweiser’s Nothing Like It

Nothing like sharing beer and good food with buddies on Christmas.

Source: alsis35

My True Love Gave Me Smith-Corona

Not exactly the most romantic Christmas present, but it’s good to have a practical gift for a change.

Source: Jon Williamson

Grandma Snider’s Catsup

Yes, super tomatoes make super Catsup! Wait, isn’t it called ketchup

Source: Jon Williamson

Rent a TV from D.E.R. for Christmas

Best Christmas moment: When the whole family is huddled together doing something, anything, even if it’s just watching TV.

Source: jbcurio

Borg’s Bath Scale

Don’t worry about that weight, have a great Christmas feast!

Source: sugarpie honeybunch

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Occasionally, mistakes in design pop up to remind us that it is only human to err. The rest of the time, well, let’s just say that we humans are incredibly creative creatures.

To show you what I mean, I have compiled a list of some of the most realistic-looking artworks out there today. The collection will make you question what you see, this I guarantee. Some of these are so realistic that I had to double check them a number of times to make sure that they were indeed mere illustrations and not products of photography! Enjoy the post!

#1 – Synth @Mikael Eidenberg

#2 – Wacom Intuos 4 @Dorian Filippi

#3 – Spas-12 @Mateusz Dembek

#4 – Canon 5D Camera @Mikael Eidenberg

#5 – Tulip @Anna Marinenko

#6 – Kitchen @Mikael Eidenberg

#7 – Socket @Clemens Posch

#8 – Nivea Creme @Sandrino Kelders

#9 – Most Important iPhone Accessory @Mikael Eidenberg

#10 – Tomato @Anna Marinenko

#11 – Off Buttermilk @Julian Hrankov

#12 – Beer @Creative Mints

#13 – Dashboard @Dash

#14 – Coca Cola @Carlos Carvalhar

#15 – Take A Bite @Dash

#16 – Cassette @Roman Jusdado

#17 – Tine – Mountain Milk @Anders Drage

#18 – iPhone(s) (5 and 4S) @Mikael Eidenberg

#19 – HDD @Max Panysh

#20 – Oreo @Roman Jusdado

If you liked this, you’d probably also like to check out these 30 Surreal Face Art and More Imaginative Photo Manipulations.

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Here are 20 creative ways to organize and display your books, ranging from floating shelves to curvy trees, deer’s head, and even a shelf made out of water pipes! Plus, if you are the DIY type, these will serve as a great source of inspiration for your own version of a creative bookshelf.

#1 – Deer shelf oak

This design is inspired by wild deer of the forest and beautiful nature. You can use it to store books, magazines, and small decoration stuff.

#2 – Kollen Bookshelf

Kollen Bookshelf is an amazing piece of furniture, because it can be fully customized to fit necessary shape and size. It’s perfect to collect books, but also to spice up any interior.

#3 – Typographic Bookshelf by Meb Rure

This bookshelf is an amazing reminder of what books you need to read in future, but it also shows off how many books you have already read. A perfect white finish of the shelf will fit almost any room.

#3 – Tree Bookcase

Add some spirit of nature into child’s room with this amazing green tree bookcase. It can keep about 100 books at a time and can be attached to the wall to stay steady.

#5 – Floating Book Shelf

This popular award-winning bookshelf design by Miron Lior is amazing because the mount looks invisible behind the book. It relly looks like the books are floating in the air right beside the wall.

#6 – Tabletop Bookshelf

This awesome bookshelf will be perfect for students because book’s spines are on the top and can be easily seen. Besides, it features really unique wooden design.

#7 – Steampunk-Industrial bookshelf

This crazy-cool steampunk bookshelf is made out of old used water pipes. Each shelf design is unique.

#8 – Curved bookshelf

Salvador Dali would really appreciate this bookshelf design. This piece of furniture was inspired by the Dr.Seuss’ books. It’s green and 6ft tall.

#9 – Naviglio Bookshelf Glass Shelves

This amazing shelf made out of metal and glass would be a perfect fit for any room. It features classic minimalistic design.

#10 – Fitting Pyramid bookcase

This cool bookcase looks like it would fall down anytime. However, it’s a designer’s thing. This cool design will fit any modern living room, a hotel lobby or a cozy country house.

#11 – Equilibrium bookwcase by Malagana

Balance is the spirit of nature and it’s what this interesting bookcase represents. It comes in three different color options to go with any interior.

#12 – Osuna bookshelf by Tonin

Osuna Bookshelf by Tonin is made of geometric wooden shapes with mirror-finished inserts that create effects of depth and light. It’s not just good for books, but can hold other stuff as well.

#13 – Sheep bookshelf

This cute sheep bookshelf if fun and creative storage solution. It is white and will fit any child’s room, would it be a boy or a girl.

#14 – Vocal shelf

This bookcase looks like stairs atop a box. You can place any stuff on top, it’s quite steady and strong, and an ideal storage solution for limited-space appartment.

#15 – Tess Tree Bookcase

An amazing tree bookshelf for those of you who love nature and woods. It gives the appearance that the things are placed on it on different angles.

#16 – Wooden book rack

This is a custom-made hanging book rack of oak wood. It comes with 12 pins so you can attach your books and de-attach when it’s needed.

#17 – Meter wall bookshelf

This meter bookshelf will help you to count how many books you have read not by the number, but by the height. Besides, you can measure the height of your kids while they grow up.

#18 – Kesselhaus plywood bookshelf

Made out of Baltic birch plywood this crazy-cool bookshelf looks classy and sleek. The shelf can be kept standing near the wall or hang on it.

#19 – LiliLite: All-in-one book lamp, shelf & mark

A multifunctional product for reading in bed: LiliLite is a bookshelf, reading light and bookmark in one. When you pull your book from the wooden peak a sensor automatically turns the lamp on. When you put the book back the light turns off.

#20 – Fan Shaped Shelf

This bookshelf can have different shapes, depending on your needs. It will fit perfectly to a kid’s room or a living room for storage books and other things.

#21 – The Infinity Bookcase @Job Koelewij

#22 – The Staircase Bookshelf @apartmenttherapy

#23 – Bookseat @Fishbol

#24 – Circular Walking Bookshelf @David Garcia Studio

#25 – The Neverending Bookshelf @Luca Nichetto and Andreoli

Console Bookshelves @#26 – Stanislav Katz

#27 – The Equation Bookshelf @Estudio Breder

#28 – Movement Bookshelf @Samulnoli

#29 – Inverted Bookshelf @Instructables

#30 – Pulse Bookshelf @Mans Salomonsen

#31 – Elastico Bookcase @Arianna Vivenzio

#32 – Bias of Thoughts @Laughing Squid

#33 – Chuck @Hafriko

#34 – Round Sofa @Irina Zhdanova

#35 – BookTree @Kostas Syrtariotis

#36 – Second And A Half Dimension Shelves @Chris Burns

#37 – READ Bookshelf @mubarocks

#38 – United States Bookshelf @hiconsumption

#39 – Dream Bookshelf @Dripta Design

#40 – Ousama Bookshelf @Dripta Design

#41 – Bookworm Bookshelf @Kartell

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If you are looking for places like that, be sure to check out this compilation of 30 idyllic villages that are straight out of the fantasy realm. If nothing else could get rid of the stress that is building up in your body, then you need to plan a trip to one of these beautiful places.

1. Hallstat, Austria

IMAGE: François Philipp

2. Wallace, Idaho, US

Image Source: John R. Darrington

3. Farming Village Near Vang Vieng, Laos

Image Source: Earth Spotter

4. Mont Aiguille et Chichilianne, France

IMAGE: Erwann Fourmond

5. Zermatt, Switzerland

IMAGE: Akira

6. Rochefort-en-Terre, Brittany, France

Image Source: ioncitat

7. Piran, Slovenia

IMAGE: Kevin Dress

8. Cotswolds, England

IMAGE: Safron Blaze

9. Motovun, Croatia

Image Source: Earth Spotter

10. Giethoorn, Holland

IMAGE: Huang Hong

11. Narai-Juku, Shiojiri, Japan

Image Source: Fotopedia

12. Le Mont-Saint-Michel, Normandy, France

IMAGE: Siebren

13. Hida Folk Village, Japan

IMAGE: Yeeyes

14. Maria Alm, Salzburg, Austria

IMAGE: te whiu

15. Longsheng Rice Terraces, China

IMAGE: Christian Ortiz

16. Alsace, France

Image Source: Earth Spotter

17. Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland

IMAGE: Ken Hircock

18. Ettal, Upper Bavaria, Germany

Image Source: ElPanaChevere

19. Kaysersberg, France

IMAGE: Jean-Pierre

20. Shirakawa, Japan

IMAGE: Miyamoto Y

21. Molyvos, Greece

IMAGE: Drriss & Marrionn

22. Arlington Row, Bibury, UK

IMAGE: Anguskirk

23. Colmar, France

IMAGE: Three Weeks Off

24. Saint-Cirq Lapopie, France

IMAGE: PierreG_09

25. Mykonos, Greece

Image Source: Earth Spotter

26. Schiltach, Black Forest, Germany

IMAGE: JJ

27. Grimentz Old Town, Val d’Anniviers, Switzerland

IMAGE: Jeremy Vickers

28. Medieval Dinan, France

IMAGE: Martien Uiterweerd

29. Ceský Krumlov, Czech Republic

IMAGE: Michael 7601

30. Xijiang Mao Village, China

IMAGE: S MaoE

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You probably won’t be impressed with this image if it was a photograph, but realizing that it is a painstakingly hand-drawn painting instead might boggle your mind.

Can you believe the amount of attention to detail this painting needs of its artist? In this post, we are showcasing the artworks of dozens of hyper-realists who are displaying amazing talents in photorealism – or in other words, they are very talented painters who create oil paintings that make your jaw drop.

We are crediting all of the images below straight to the artist’s personal websites, so you can find more of their amazing work or even purchase their paintings if you so desire.

#1 – @Tom Martin

#2 – @Jason De Graaf

#3 – @Young-Sung Kim

#4 – @ Tjalf Sparnaay

#5 – @Dennis Wojtkiewicz

#6 – @Patrick Kramer

#7 – @Tigran Tsitoghdzyan

#8 – @Lisa Ericson

#9 – @Mike Dargas

#10 – @Keng Lye

#11 – @Pedro Campos

#12 – @Roberto Bernardi

#13 – @ Keng Lye

#14 – @Alyssa Monks

#15 – @Ivan Hoo

#16 – @Joshua Suda

#17 – @DiegoKoi

#18 – @Raipun (Christiane Vleugels)

#19 – @Richard Estes

#20 – @Glennray Tutor

#21 – @Gregory Thielker

#22 – @John Baeder

#23 – @Dough Bloodworth

#24 – @Jacques Bodin

#25 – @Paul Cadden

#26 – @Nathan Walsh

#27 – @Alvin Richard

#28 – @Lisa Ober

#29 – @ Sharon Moody

#30 – @ Steve Mills

#31 – @ Bryan Hible

#32 – @ Ralph Goings

#33 – @Audrey Flack

#34 – @Jelaine Faunce

#35 – @Paul Rousso

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Perhaps it is the smell of paper, or the sound of a crispy page turning, or the warm texture of cellulose embedded in the paper. It could also be because of the feel of a good book in your hand, the strong hard cover, or the flimsy but always dependable bookmark.

With that last part in mind, we’ve searched for 20 creative bookmark designs that would look great poking out of the middle of a good book. Check out the collection below and feel free to name your favourite in the comments.

#1 – @Gökhan Yücel and Fikr’et

#2 – @Ash Huang

#3 – @The Bakery design studio

#4 – @Jonas

#5 – @Drew Nolte

#6 – @Kunal Mhabadi

#6 – @Parinitha Konanur

#6 – @Carolin Rauen

#7 – @Silvia Cairol

#8 – @Elia Colombo

#9 – @Thais Navarro

#10 – @Brent Anderson

#11 – @mnm design

#12 – @Rafaela Paludo

#13 – @Stefania Servidio and Alessandro Ingrosso

#14 – @ecoeye

#15 – @Lonnie Jacobsen

#16 – @Yuruliku

Now Read: 40+ Inspiring Book & Paper Sculptures

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In this post, I would like to showcase to you 30 seriously geeky yet excellent artworks created with Microsoft Excel, i.e. the results of my role as a professional procrastinator. Some of them are games, that work! I hope you will enjoy them as much as I did, and do.

Megaman X

Looking at this realistic piece, Megaman X’s soundtrack has started playing in my mind.

Source: Sakumoti

Megaman Excel

In case you want more Megaman X awesomeness in Excel, here is another one for you!

Source: synbios16

Robo Battle

Megaman X vs. Iron Man, making their debut on the Excel platform! Thanks donkeykonggod for this very cool artwork.

Source: donkeykonggod

Sonic & Knickles

Love the color scheme as it makes the art look like a modern retro game!

Source: Jim Silverman

Gaming Life

If you didn’t play these before, you still have a childhood, you just missed all the good parts, that’s all.

Source: synbios16

Final Fantasy

RPG gamers will surely know these figures!

Source: Jim Silverman

Laharl

The cute evil king Laharl in Excel! I must say the shading is really impressive, probably the best pixel Laharl I have seen so far. Well done CrowKuroa.

Source: CrowKuroa

Zelda Link

How much detail can an artist go into with Excel? Apparently, this much.

Source: ignite25

Roxas

A character from the Kingdom Heart series. Only a skilled artist like ignite25 could achieve this.

Source: ignite25

Gundam Excel

“I was proctoring finals with nothing to do except watch students, so I decided to give it a try. This image took about 4 hours to do.”

Source: Klunker-Decepticon

Kos-Mos

“Around 7 hours of ‘work’ here. Now all I have to do is explain this is why the time reports aren’t filled out and completed.”

Source: Klunker-Decepticon

Pikachu

A wild Pikachu appears in Excel!.

Source: CrowKuroa

Jolteon

I choose you, Jolteon! Besides this charming one, you can also get to view Charmander, Squirtle, Haunter, Cyndaquil and Blaziken!

Source: CrowKuroa

Dialga

Think that only a small Pokémon could exist in the Excel and you’re wrong. Introducing the giant Dialga in Microsoft Excel.

Source: thetokomitsu

Giratina

I must admit it, thetokomitsu is the professional.

Source: thetokomitsu

Pokémon Yellow

And here you are, 151 Pokémons in Excel! thetokomitsu you are my hero.

Source: thetokomitsu

Sex Bob-Omb

It’s the Sex Bob-Omb from Scott Pilgrim vs. the World! Must have taken a lot of planning and hard work though, otherwise it won’t be this awesome!

Source: ignite25

Nyan Cat

How could we miss the Nyan Cat if we are talking about the pixel art? It just exists everywhere, including Excel!

Source: oscarit07

Me Gusta

So much win!

Source: thetokomitsu

Space Invaders

Don’t miss the classic Space Invaders! They are like Nyan Cat, invading every form of art and Excel is not an exception.

Source: douglas

Megaman II

Megaman II is absolutely one of the more classic retro games, and this epic deviant named Serraxor has just reproduced its logo and a complete walk cycle sprite of the Megaman in the Excel!

Source: Serraxor

Bionic Commando

What could be more cool than seeing the Bionic Commando logo in Microsoft Excel?

Source: Serraxor

Gundam

No, Excel is not for pixel drawing only, it could also be used to draw something epic like this, and here is the proof!

Source: shukei20

X-Wing Fighter

Proudly presenting the realistic X-Wing Fighter illustrated by shukei20! And don’t forget the retro warp text from the Microsoft Office!

Source: shukei20

Darth Vader

Be sure to check out how this Darth Vader invades Excel with this video!

Source: shukei20

Monalisa

Looks impossible huh? Don’t get cheated, it’s actually generated by a plugin named ExcelArt, which you can get it from the source link.

Source: boydevlin software

Avatar

Another piece generated by the plugin, now you can impress or cheat anyone with it!

Source: labnol

Super Mario World

Super Mario World revived in Excel! I never thought I would meet Mario again in Excel. Also check out the site for more classic games!

Source: GamesExcel

Sonic Excel

If you think the Excel is just for slow games, check out Sonic on Excel. Heck, it’s even as smooth as the console version!

Source: GamesExcel

Paccy Man

Introducing Paccy Man for Excel. Kill boredom even if you’re on Windows 98.

Source: Excel Game

Reflection

The concept in these fan art on Excel is just to color the cells in the right order. But when you start making an illustration from scratch, the workload will really freak you out!

There is a lot of potential things you can do with Microsoft Excel. With the right knowledge of programming, one can even animate the artworks, and make a game out of it! Know your way around Microsoft Excel well enough to make your own artwork, animation or games?

Show us what you’ve got or share with us amazing artwork that you have encountered before. Plenty of space in the comments section for everyone.

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Here I have put together 20 creative and inspiring retro packaging designs. All of these vintage packages carry a hint of the vibrant 60s and playful 50s of American History. Despite the fact that these products were made in 2015, they look and feel like something vintage: achieved with retro fonts, colors and illustrations.

So, just scroll down and enjoy the designs.

#1 – Fossil Watch Tins

Source: Aaron Eiland

#2 – Recovery Kits

Source: Knock Knock Stuff

#3 – Chocolates with Attitude

Source: Bessermachen

#4 – Ricos Quesos T-Shirt

Source: DotHaus

#5 – Milo’s Styling Cream

Source: Jon May

#6 – Peepers of the Decades

Source: Laney Fisher

#7 – Retro branding for ice cream

Source: Getbrand

#8 – Package Design (Coffee Break)

Source: Phillip Powers

#9 – Rebel Green

Source: Wink

#10 – Route 29

Source: Lovelypackage

#11 – Hectare’s Tune Up

Source: strADegy

#12 – Purity Beverage

Source: Aline Jorge and Renan Ferreira Venancio

#13 – Yugoslav film archive

Source: Marija Marković

#14 – Crisp And Company Dill Pickles Label

Source: David Cran

#15 – Daytrader

Source: Samir Lyons

#16 – Amarelli

Source: Angelini Design

#17 – A KISS FOR PASTA

Source: Jin Kil

#18 – Rivercity Beverage Boys

Source: Erik R – Johnson

#19 – Love Saves the Day

Source: Lovelypackage

#20 – JK’s Scrumpy Package Redesign

Source: Sarah Brockett

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We have put together a list of 20 coaster designs that can fit any wedding theme or wedding reception. Some are simple, carrying the date of the wedding and the couple’s names, while others allow the guests to have some fun with the coasters. Most would look great as keepsakes, and at the very least, can give ideas and inspiration to those who are planning for their own wedding reception.

Eat, Drink and be Married Coasters

Weddings are a cause for celebration! And so is this coaster. I’d listen to it if I were you.

Image source: ruffhouseart on Etsy

Mason Jar Fireflies Wedding Coasters

This is one for those who are marrying their childhood sweethearts, or who really like to catch fireflies in jars together.

Image source: GoldenDayDesigns on Etsy

Mrs and Mrs Wooden Coasters

This one opts for the shared name for a special wedding. Congratulations to the Mrs’es.

Image source: JanetAnteparaDesigns on Etsy

Watercolor Coasters

This watercolor coaster makes the design pop up with the use of vivid colors and is great to place the names of the newlyweds.

Image source: HappyTable on Etsy

Mandala Coasters

Just one of the many creative patterns to personalize coasters: the names of the bride and groom, and their wedding date.

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Image source: HappyTable on Etsy

“I Do!” Paper Coasters

“I do” is the answer every guy or girl is dreaming to get when popping the question.

Image source: My Wedding Favors

“Let’s Celebrate” Coasters

“Eat, drink & be married” says the coaster. Great suggestion, coaster!

Image source: CocoPress on Etsy

“She Said Yes” Paper Coasters

This creative coaster is made in the form of engagement ring that marks the start of an engagement: She said yes!

Image source: My Wedding Favors

“Sip and Scribble” Chalkboard Coasters

These chalkboard coasters can be used to write the name of the guests (great for seating arrangements) or for them to pen a special message for the bride and groom.

Image source: My Wedding Favors

“In Bloom” Botanical Paper Coasters

This double-sided paper coaster are made in floral natural style and would be perfect for a spring or summer wedding.

Image source: My Wedding Favors

Custom Engraved Bamboo Coasters

Sturdy and well-made, these bamboo coasters come engraved with the important details.

Image source: EngraveMeThis on Etsy

Simple Wedding Coasters

A simple design for simple weddings, for a simple wedding reception made true by simple, pure love.

Image source: ruffhouseart on Etsy

Crossing Arrows Coasters

Crossing arrows wedding coasters made with bamboo, perfect for the couple with wanderlust or a beachside or tropical island wedding.

Image source: woodbemine

Cherry Blossoms Frosted Coasters

This would be fitting for a floral or oriental themed wedding reception. It doubles as a great momento or keepsake for attending guests.

Image source: Kate Aspen

Save The Date Gift Coasters

These “Save the Date” coasters can double as a wedding invitation, complete with a URL for the secret wedding venue. Now, that’s how you invite people to your wedding.

Image source: fossilletterpress

Dressed To Impressed Coasters

The glass coasters show groom and bride outfits – a suit and wedding dress – the perfect pair.

Minimalistic Coasters

If you prefer a minimalistic approach, here’s a design that just features the names of the couple and wedding date on the blank white background.

Image source: bellafigura

Birch Coasters

Here’s another name and date coaster design but this time on birch material.

Image source: pixelsandtimber on Etsy

Colorful Coasters

With these coasters you can add a personal touch to your wedding day. You can use different colors and wordings.

Image source: GraciousBridal on Etsy

Get Some Wedding Advice Coasters

These coasters have some space to write down your special message or meaningful quote for guests. Also, they can be used by your guest to wish you something pleasant for your wedding.

Image source: starboardpress on Etsy

Now Read: 28 Fun and Creative Wedding Portraits

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The sky is the limit to what you can create with Lego unless of course, you don’t have an unlimited supply of Lego bricks. But that doesn’t mean you can’t bring out your childhood Lego collection to create practical everyday things or as a simple lifehack.

To that end, here is a list of 20 creative uses of Lego ranging from simple to mind-blowing. Take a look at the list and amuse yourself.

Gift Box

Could this be the answer to less trees being chopped down for wrapping paper? It would definitely be an interesting way to house a present for a geeky friend.

Best of all, it’s Lego, so you can always reuse it for something else instead of adding to your pile of boxes in the attic.

Source: PopClip

Game Controller Organizer

Do you have multiple gaming consoles and the many remote controllers that come with them? Are they always jumbled up in a drawer? If you create a few of these, that mess in your drawer will be a thing of the past.

Well, kudos to Lifehacker reader David Stoeckl for the idea.

Source: Lifehacker

Cable Holder

This lifehack is so simple that you’d wonder why you didn’t think of this before. Lego Minifigures (minifigs) have hands that are just the right size to hold your cords.

You can now say goodbye to tangled wires as you organize your various wires with the help of this little people.

Source: Lifehacker

Bus Stop

There is a legit bus stop in London made entirely of Lego. It may be temporary but the details on it are astounding like the lettering on the various parts of the stand (It’s quite witty too!).

There are even smooth pieces on the seats, so that sitting is not a painful wait.

Source: gizmodo

Accessories

Wearing normal pieces of jewellery is so mainstream. Be a hispter instead by making and wearing Lego accessories like earrings, necklaces and rings. Even a couple of Lego cufflinks can help you stand out in your everyday normal work wear.

Source: Whimsy Love

Clock

Telling time shouldn’t be a chore. Nor should it only be limited to telling you when lunch time is. Opt for this cool clock instead that’s also pretty easy to DIY for your home or office.

Counting down the minutes to lunch time will never be the same again.

Source: Our Nerd Home

Desk Organizer

The best thing about Lego is that you can build things however you want. Which means if you don’t like the desk orgnizers in the market you can always create your own with as many sections as you need.

And they don’t get knocked down as easily as the plastic ones either.

Source: Cthuliz

Prosthetic Leg

When occupational therapist and clinical researcher Christina Stephens lost her leg after an injury, she decided to create a Lego prosthetic leg. The idea was suggested by a colleague and she did it. Take note: Do not try this at home.

Phone Docking Station

You’ve probably come across a few of these. Some are simple with only a few bricks to hold up the phone. Some decide to take it to the next level with a specific theme or by adding wheels. It’s totally up to you to customize it however you want.

Source: Technabob

Coin Sorter

Ironically enough, coin sorters are expensive even though what they’re sorting is money. If you have enough Lego pieces, you can cut costs by making one instead.

The mechanism behind this coin sorter is really simple, as the sorter relies on a slope and the weight of the coin.

Computer Keyboard

I don’t know about you but this is the ultimate geek dream. The brainchild of Jason Alleman, this Lego keyboard came into being after Alleman found a discarded keyboard in the streets and pick its insides. Thanks to his tinkering, it actually works.

Keychains

Create a unique keychain by threading it through a Lego piece that has holes. Or you can opt to drill a hole into a Lego brick. Whatever strikes your fancy really.

Pair it up with a Lego board on your wall to act as a keyholder and you’ll never lose your keys again.

Source: Minieco

Air-Powered Car

Again, why isn’t this a thing in the first place? This crowdfunded car was built by Steve Sammartino and Raul Oaida. Who wouldn’t want to drive round town with a cool girl by your side?

The car is made up of 500,000+ Lego pieces which includes the engine and it runs on air.

Source: Super Awesome Micro Project

Mouse Trap

Trapping mice is now a fun thing when you can build a mouse trap out of Lego like how Peter and his son did for Lifehacker’s MacGyver Challenge.

If you think pesky little mousies don’t deserve to reside in beautiful Lego traps you can always… Well, we’ll let you figure that one out.

Source: Lifehacker

Pet House

Create a house for your pet just as designer Alex Jones did for his dog Kisha. He even made a Lego fire hydrant and some steaks to go with it. Awww! This sure beats buying or building a dog house out of boring ol’ wood.

Fill Cracks In Buildings

Reclaim your city and its buildings by filling all the nooks and crannies with colourful Lego bricks. German artist Jan Vormann started Dispatchwork to add a little colour to drab and grey cities.

It’s an ongoing project that has different people from various countries participating.

Source: Greenthorne

Gattling Rubber Band Gun

This is not just a few bricks slapped together to create a gun shape. Yes, you’ve read this right. This is a gun made of Lego that shoots rubber bands.

This dangerous but fascinating project was constructed and designed by Sebastian Dick. Watch it in action here.

Source: MOC Pages

Furniture

If there can be an entire house made of Lego, why not pieces of furniture? Sure, some things like chairs may be uncomfortable but you’ve got to admit a Lego lamp would look very chic.

Plus Lego bricks are perfect for building walls and tables. Speaking of which…

Source: inthralld

Miniature Roller Coaster

Move over, motorized train sets and car circuits. This working miniature roller coaster was built by Lego enthusiast Adam Tucker. The ride goes on forever as the carts are set to play in an infinite loop.

We think it lacks some Lego minifigs. Watch it move in this video.

Source: MOC Pages

Train Map

London must really love the Danish brick building toy as they celebrated their underground train’s 150th anniversary with Lego. These train maps are displayed at 5 stations, namely South Kensington, Piccadilly Circus, Green Park, Stratford and King’s Cross.

Source: Metro

Have you come across other uses for Lego? Let us know in the comments below!

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Then, of course, there are the tantalizing pictures of the food and refreshing drinks that are up for offer, camouflaged by the wonders of colors, great-looking fonts, perfect use of white space, and typography. You have yourself a winning, scrumptious, and delicious-looking menu.

But why describe it when we can show it to you? Here are 50 fantastic food and drink menu designs that will make your mouth water. Some of them are even good enough to double as their restaurant website designs (2-in-1, time for a fiesta!).

#1 – The Hand Burger @Blogspot

#2 – Chef’S Bifold Restaurant Menu @Envato

#3 – Coffee Menu Template @Envato

#4 – Grande Restaurant & Food Brochure @Envato

#5 – Restaurant Food Menu @Envato

#6 – Restaurant Menu @Envato

#7 – Restaurant Menu @Envato

#8 – Restaurant Menu @Envato

#9 – Restaurant Menu Set @Envato

#10 – Restaurant Menu Template @Envato

#11 – Restaurant Menu Template Minimalist @Envato

#12 – Restaurant Menu Dark @Envato

#13 – Restaurant Menu Template @Envato

#14 – Simple Restaurant Menu @Envato

#15 – Trifold Restaurant Menu Template @Envato

#16 – Guper @Guper

#17 – Horizontal Cocktail Menu Design @egorka87

#18 – Restaurant Menu Design @Khirthi Yashini

#19 – Cha-Ahh Milk Tea @Aria Dimaano

#20 – Restaurant Menu Design @Najija Tasnim Khan

#21 – Food Menu Design @Md Masrur

#22 – Restaurant Menu Design @Dmitry Ochakov

#23 – Cardápios – Truffado Doceria @Gabriela Rosa

#24 – Restaurant Food Menu Design @Rosaceous Rock

#25 – Restaurant Food Menu Design @Tonima Islam

#26 – Zero Gravity Concept – Menu Design @Quan Ha Ngoc

#27 – Restaurant Flyer Design @Najmol Hasan Sakib

#28 – Spring Menu @Aleksandr German

#29 – Menu Bisrto @NATICOM DESIGN

#30 – Restaurant Menu Design @Akbar Hasan

#31 – Safir Pizza And Bar Menu @Tomas Möller

#32 – Print Design Of Menu For Restaurant @Aleksandr Homyakov

#33 – Pesto Cafe Menu @Anya Aleksandrova

#34 – Tokyo City Restaurant Menu @Aleksandra Monich

#35 – Blind Butcher @Tractorbeam

#36 – Japanese Restaurant. Menu Redesign/Concept @Batuta Estudio

#37 – Soho: Restaurant Menu @Sergey Ananiev

#38 – Menu Design @Daria Sokolova

#39 – Restaurant Menu Design @Jihad Yanuar

#40 – Food Menu Trifold Brochure @Rayhan Mahmud

#41 – Brunch Flyer Template @Hotpindesigns

#42 – Taco Tuesday Flyer Template @Hotpindesigns

#43 – 8 Pages Food Menu @Ruthgschultz

#44 – 10 Restaurant Flyer Bundle @Yoopiart

#45 – Minimalist Pizza Menu @Yoopiart

#46 – Minimalist Restaurant Menu @Yoopiart

#47 – Menu Design Template For Restaurant @Freepik

#48 – Restaurant Menu Template With Coffee @Freepik

#49 – Digital Coffee Restaurant Menu Design @Freepik

#50 – Restaurant Menu @TNT Graphics

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In some cases, it makes you look at art from a different angle, especially when it comes to the use of the hand as a canvas. At times it is pronounced, other times the hand disappears into the artwork like an optical illusion. The following are just some of the examples of how talented artists deliver their art with their hands, literally.

Lara Hawker

Lara Hawker is an artist in New Zealand who does a lot of face and hand art – the kind that will make you sit up and pay attention. That’s not surprising since she started since she was 14. Her projects are thematic; if you want to be impressed, look at what she did for Halloween last year. You can follow her on Facebook or find out more from her Tumblr blog.

IMAGES: Carolina Canada

Guido Daniele

Since 2000, Guido Daniele has embarked on creating "Handimals" – the art of creating animal paintings on hands. If you have ever come across Handimals on the Internet, chances are, it is linked back to Guido Daniele. He also does plenty of other types of art and exhibitions. You can find more of his masterpieces at his site.

Mario Mariotti

Mario Mariotti may no longer be around but his hand art still prevails to this day. A conceptual artist, he transformed his hands into odd yet fascinating creatures. His book Animani is a showcase of wild fauna and flora pulled together by paint, his hands and a few household items (string, buttons).

Annie Ralli

Annie Ralli was with BBC for a decade as a scenic artist, creating and painting sets and backdrops for scenes in films shot there. Now, she creates body painting (including hands), murals and advertising copies for clients. You can see more of her work from her site.

Svetlana Kolosova

A musician, poet and artist, Svetlana Kolosova likes to paint on her hands but don’t that fool you into thinking that she isn’t creating masterpieces. Each of her painting depicts fairy tales scenes inspired by the works of authors like Hans Christian Anderson. They take between 1 and 3 hours to complete, and she washes them off every day. Find more of her work here. Images here are from Cuded.com.

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