Silent Film-Inspired Cards

February 29, 2012 // kristen // 4 replies

There’s something about a silent film that’s so very stylish, particularly the dialogue frames, which stand on their own as graphic elements within the film. The letterpress aces at Starshaped Press are silent film buffs, and their latest collection of letterpress cards, “Silents Are Golden”, pays homage to the beloved genre.

Starshaped tracked down the antique metal typefaces used for film intertitles and created subtly ornate-framed sentiments that look like they just stepped out of a Lillian Gish film. The antique type and ornaments are printed on steel gray paper with silver ink (a nod to the silver screen?), and a light, varnish-like tint makes each frame pop.

Check out the cards in the collection:

images from Starshaped Press

Fisk and Fern Greeting Cards

February 27, 2012 // kristen // 3 replies

Hee! Fisk and Fern’s greeting cards are so much fun. I first featured their paper goodies last May, before the line made its debut at the National Stationery Show, and since then lots of new greeting cards and screenprinted goods have been added to the Fisk and Fern shop, including one of my favorites, the “Dino-mite” card above. Here are some more of the sweet new additions, which feature whimsical hand-lettering and giggle-inducing illustrations. Check out the bacon monster!

images from Fisk and Fern

Wedding Congratulations Cards

February 21, 2012 // kristen // 1 replies

If you’re an invited guest to a wedding or two (or six) this year – and, trust me, I know how crazy the weekend wedding schedule can get come May, June, and July – then this collection of cards is just for you. These sweet wedding congratulations cards will certainly stand out amongst the other cards in the wedding card box, and a few of these designs would work well as anniversary, engagement, or general congratulations cards, too!

Mr. & Mrs. by Parrott Design Studio

You Tied a Good Knot by Paperwheel Press

Love Birds by Missive

To Have and to Eat by Cleanwash Press

Congratulations Cake by Fine Day Press

Two Hearts by Anemone Letterpress

Love Birds by Esther Aarts for Hello! Lucky

Best Wishes by Pink Orchid Press

Mr. & Mrs. by Smock

Congrats from Above by Jill Labieniec for Red Cap Cards

Wedding Congratulations by Flora & Fauna Press

Congratulations by Dude and Chick

images from their respective sources

Isabel Roxas Paper Goods

February 15, 2012 // kristen // 3 replies

Squee! The new greeting card collection from illustrator, Isabel Roxas, of Greenpoint, Brooklyn-based Studio Roxas is absolutely adorable. I am completely enamored with her whimsical illustration style and hope that we’ll be seeing many more greetings from Isabel in the future.

And, if you’re into ninjas and mad robots, you’ll want to have a look at some of the other paper goodies in the Studio Roxas shop, including these Chibi Warrior screenprints and rubber stamps. So cute!

images from Studio Roxas

2012 Valentine’s Day Cards, Part 8

February 07, 2012 // kristen // 2 replies

I’m wrapping up my Valentine’s Day roundups with a collection of sweet and lovely cards from around the interwebs, and I hope that you’ll find them to be as appealing as I do. If you’re looking for oodles of additional “Love Day” designs, then be sure to check out the rest of my roundups and features. Plenty of paper cravings to be found!

“Lucky to Have You” letterpress card by Hammerpress: