Most of the packaging Italy had towards the end of the 1800's (candies, perfumes, food packaging) were made in this style. I personally love it. This could be a pasta box...
Ok, I really do not like this. But it has been made, so.
China makes me think of ancient things, and Garamond is quite and old typeface, and one of my faves. Peony is one of China's symbols, so I decided to make a flower with this font. Maybe it should have been larger...
The article about gay squids had great success! It inspired me, for some reason. I thought about those sailor tattoos, and somehow connected them to a '50s / '60s american style: