The world gets smaller everyday. I saw Rachel, of Benign Objects, on one of my favorite blogs, The Loveliest Day with her lovely wedding cd template. Well, one click led to another, which led to an email, which led to the realization we are from the same town, we’ve met before, and we share the same respect for great design (AND music!) She shares lots of freebies over on her awesome blog, so go take a look!

I’m happy to be able to share her gorgeously designed templates with you all, as well as a fun mix she compiled!

I used the bird and flowers illustration I created on the CD face. I left the back and front blank so you guys can write in (or Photoshop in) a playlist and mix title. Simply download or right click (control click on Macs) the template jgeg above. Print it out on cardstock and cut out. Fold the flaps down first, then fold the whole thing in half and glue the flaps to the back side of the CD and let dry. It’ll look great with a blank, crisp white CD.

Brandi Carlile “Dreams” — very kicky and upbeat
Birds of Virginia “Drink Yourself to Even”– very fall-ish. Unfortunately, I can’t find them anywhere but Myspace. Boo.
The Polyphonic Spree “Hold Me Now”— upbeat and fun
Fleet Foxes “Mykonos”— I first heard this on SNL and it stopped me and my husband in our tracks. We sat there and listened, mesmerized.
The Doves “Kingdom of Rust” — epic, beautiful and haunting. “Jetstream” and “Winter Hill” are awesome, too. Heck, buy the whole Kingdom of Rust album if you like these songs.
Massive Attack “Teardrop”— an oldie but goodie. Yes, the theme from House.
Bon Iver “Bloodbank” — makes me think of cold air and wet leaves.
Idle Hands “Secretary” — damn catchy
Kings of Leon “Sex on Fire” — see above
Cat Power “Babydoll” — another one of those slow, lilting, haunting songs I love.
The Avett Brothers “I and Love and You” — mellow and pretty
Old Crow Medicine Show “Down Home Girl” — I have yet to hear a bad song by this awesome band.
Sondre Lerche “Modern Nature” — peppy, preppy and retro-ish
Rachel Yamagata “Duet”
Gomez “Win Park Slope”
Grant Lee Buffalo “Mockingbirds”

*I love downloading from Amazon because you don’t have the restrictions you do on iTunes and amazon is often a bit cheaper. If you link over to the songs, from this post, click on the arrow to the left of the song listing to listen to the song.

And if you dig this mix, you should check out her Holiday mix. Even though the holidaze are over, still doesn’t mean you can’t appreciate some great songs!

Photography and Design by: Benign Objects