Happy Birthday Cards, Part 2

June 23, 2011 // kristen // 0 replies

If you missed it yesterday, you can head on over and peruse part one of my Happy Birthday Cards roundup. Today, I’ve put together another great group of fun birthday greetings for you. Check it out!

Above, clockwise from top left : Party Bear card by Jon Klassen for Red Cap Cards, Hey You, Happy Birthday letterpress card by Tabletop Made, Barking Seal letterpress birthday card by Anemone Press, Sistas by Dude and Chick, Happy Birthday Cupcake card by Sweet Letter Press, Happy Birthday Charm (a letterpress card + jewelry, all in one) by Egg Press, Jazzy Birthday by Fugu Fugu Press, and Love to You letterpress birthday card by Egg Press

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Happy Birthday Cards, Part 1

June 22, 2011 // kristen // 1 replies

My birthday card bookmarks folder has been filling up fast, so I thought that this would be the perfect time to share some of the awesome birthday greetings that I’ve come across recently in my web travels. And be sure to tune in tomorrow because I’ll be sharing another bunch of great greetings! Now, onto the pretty paper:

Above, clockwise from top left : Orange Wreath letterpress birthday card by Kathryn Murray Calligraphy, Birthday Fiesta letterpress card by Fine Day Press, Make a Wish letterpress birthday card by Spring Olive, Yellow and Orange Star letterpress card by Ragamuffin Press, Smoking Kangaroo letterpress card by Pistachio Press, and Happy Cake To You by Dear Nic

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New Advertiser : Tilia Press

June 21, 2011 // kristen // 0 replies

I’m excited to welcome Paper Crave’s newest sponsor, Tilia Press, whose letterpress and offset printed note cards and greetings are both lovely and eco-friendly. Their letterpress cards are printed on tree free (90% bamboo/10% cotton) paper, and offset cards are printed on FSC certified, 100% post consumer waste paper with soy based inks. Here’s just a sample of the pretty paper goods that you’ll find in the Tilia Press shop:

images from Tilia Press

Home Sweet Home Letterpress Card

June 20, 2011 // kristen // 1 replies

Check out these incredible letterpress “Home Sweet Home” cards by Typoretum! The four color cards were printed using antique wood letters and ornament, cleverly arranged to create a lovely little typographic house with smoke coming from its chimney. These cards would be wonderful for sending notes of congratulations to friends and family who have just moved into a new place or finished a big remodeling project.

images from Typoretum

Ecka & Pecka

June 16, 2011 // kristen // 4 replies

Ecka & Pecka is a brand new line of fun and clever greetings from Amy Smyth Made It, and I couldn’t help but have a big giggle when I read the story behind the line, which was named after Amy’s niece, Avery’s, two imaginary friends (more specifically, Avery’s “children”). The new line is available at a number of brick and mortar retailers across the country (you can find a location near you right here), and you must read more about Ecka & Pecka over at eckaandpecka.com. The story’s guaranteed to make you smile!