New Sponsors : Bella Figura and Smock

February 10, 2009 // kristen // 0 replies

Paper Crave is delighted to welcome sister companies, Bella Figura and Smock, as our newest sponsors. Both letterpress companies are known for their gorgeous custom invitation work and eco friendly printing practices, which you can read about here and here.

selections from Bella Figura

Bella Figura just launched a brand new website, as well as 40+ new customizable letterpress invitation designs by 6 new designers, including Tara Hogan of Ink+ Wit, Jamie Karoses (winner of the design*sponge scholarship), Heidi Arrizi of Heidi, and Amy Graham Stigler, founder of Snow & Graham.

selections from Smock

Smock recently introduced an all occasion greeting card line, and they have a swoon worthy portfolio of custom work, which includes letterpress invitation suites, Bar Mitvah invitations, and announcements.

Jacki Paper Gumball Collection

January 29, 2009 // kristen // 0 replies

Jacki Paper just launched their new Gumball Collection, which features candy colored, offset printed greeting cards that are the perfect compliment to the letterpress cards in the Jacki Paper lineup.

The Gumball Collection evokes the same sense of kidhood fun as Jacki Paper’s previous collections, alluding to 70’s and 80’s favorites like Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (I want an oompa loompa NOW!), Viewfinders, Marco Polo, and Simon. Cards are printed on 100% recycled paper with soy and vegetable inks. Check out more from the collection and see where you can purchase Jacki Paper’s cards here.

images from Jacki Paper

Eco Friendly Paper : Bumble Ink Holiday Cards

November 14, 2008 // kristen // 0 replies

I always look forward to new Bumble Ink creations, and I’m absolutely loving their cute and humorous new holiday cards. The 2008 holiday line includes everything from adorable eskimos and polar bears to snowball (emphasis on ball) fights and cannibalist gingerbread people. Check out the above designs and more here!

Bumble Ink greeting cards are printed with soy based inks on cover stock containing post consumer waste, and single cards come with 100% recycled envelopes sealed in a biodegradable corn based clear bag.

images from Bumble Ink

Eco Friendly Paper : SusyJack* 2009 Calendar

November 05, 2008 // kristen // 0 replies

It’s really turning out to be an eco friendly day! The fantastic 2009 calendars just keep on coming, don’t they? Check out this gorgeous 2009 calendar from SusyJack*. I’m in love with the abstract illustrations, and I just can’t resist the rainbow of colors!

SusyJack’s calendar is made from 100% recycled paper and is printed with soy inks. $34.00 at SusyJack*.

images from SusyJack*

Eco Friendly Paper : Jacki Paper

November 05, 2008 // kristen // 0 replies

I can’t help but smile at these letterpress greeting cards from Jacki Paper. Their tagline is “kidhood recycled”, and I definitely get a sense of fun, humor, and joy from the entire line. It’s all about appreciating the simple things in life, and remembering what it’s like to be a kid.

Jacki Paper’s new cards are printed on paper made from at least 30% post consumer fibers that are green seal certified. The cards are letterpressed using soy based inks, and the cards are packaged in biodegradable sleeves made from corn. Yes, corn! See more of Jacki Paper’s cards and find out where you can pick them up on their website.

images from Jacki Paper