In the Making: Paisley Wrap Around Labels
All the save the dates with the envelopes. Justin and I want to get much better about sharing the behind the scenes of how we design and make our handmade social stationery. So to kick things off, here’s what we did last night: Paisley Wrap Around Labels. After all, nothing says “romantic quality time” like a little late night crafting. I jest, but we really do like making these...
Read MoreCinco de Frida
Cinco de Mayo was last week. But it’s never too late to celebrate the contributions of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. Frida has become such a cult figure that her image, uni-brow and all, is more famous than many of her works. And I should know. I actually sleep under a huge framed poster of a Frida painting every night. To get your Frida on, I present 5 Fridas in different shapes, sizes and...
Read MoreValentine’s Day Gifts: Global Style
I actually wasn’t sure I was going to develop designs for Valentine’s Day this year. But love got the better of me and next thing you know I was designing away! One of my favorite designs is an icon/slogan Justin and I developed that means “love makes the world go round”. Behind the icons we’ve translated love into 14 languages for a subtle graphic print. It’s a message that I hope...
Read MoreHandmade Style for Indian Weddings
10 Modern Indian Wedding Designs from Etsy Today Justin and I are surrounded by beautiful red and gold handmade paisley paper for these layered Indian wedding invitations we are working on for a bride. Indian Paisley Invitation And that has gotten me thinking about other Indian wedding design. I love the colors and patterns with Indian design. So I went looking for more! Here are 10 modern and...
Read MoreLost in Translation
Why I am a Subtitle Snob By Guest Blogger: Justin Margulski Gandahar Movie Poster The other day I was watching Light Years, one of my favorite cartoon movies, and it occurred to me that I have become a subtitle snob. I wasn’t always a subtitle snob. Once, I could watch foreign movies with English speaking voices dubbed over the foreign footage, and if the translation was decent, and the...
Read MoreAnd Now for Something Completely Different
Inspiration is a wonderful thing. And thanks to smart friends and new designers, I’m getting oodles of it lately. So even though Justin and I started out designing invitations, we’ve been branching out into clothes, stationery, and now home and office decor. (And no, my head hasn’t exploded quite yet, but it might soon) One thing I’ve relearned along the away is that I love painting...
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About Me
Kemba Johnson is Creative Director/ Owner of Kemba Celebrations, an invitation and design studio. With her husband Justin Margulski, she creates unique, modern and handmade designs based on cultures and themes.