Linocut Letterpress Note Cards by Lilco Letterpress

January 03, 2011 // kristen // 2 replies

I was immediately entranced by the bold, vivid madras patterns on these letterpress note cards by Lilco Letterpress. And how could I not be? Hello, gorgeous color! The patterned cards are created using hand-carved linoleum plates, and they’re available for purchase individually or in a set of three. – discovered via Scoutie Girl

Also available are a trio of gingham patterned letterpress note cards:

And a trio of tartan note cards:

images from Lilco Letterpress

New Year Greeting Card Roundup

December 13, 2010 // kristen // 3 replies

I’m always delighted to find Happy New Year greetings in my mailbox after the hustle and bustle of Christmas has passed and we enter into the quiet time after the holidays. These unexpected greetings keep the holiday spirit going strong, and they’re also a great alternative to holiday cards for those who don’t celebrate Christmahanukwanza. Here’s a roundup of some of my favorite new year card designs this year:

Above, clockwise from top left: Hip New Year cards by Annie Clark for Minted; Silly String New Year cards from Egg Press; New and Improved Year cards from A. Favorite; Winter Sky Happy New Year cards from Campbell Raw Press; New Year Toast cards from Snow & Graham; Welcoming in the New Year cards from Wild Ink; Happy New Year cards from Lulu Dee; Happy 2011 cards from Ink & Iron

Cheers Anytime cards from Anemone Letterpress; Oh Dear. Another Year. cards from Sugarcube Press; Y is for Year 2011 cards from Hijirik Studio; New Year Jubilee cards from Deluce Design; Earth Style New Year cards by Louella Press for Tiny Prints; 2011 New Year cards from Jane Hancock Papers; Confetti Happy New Year cards from Campbell Raw Press

images from their respective owners

A Holiday Card Giveaway from Meant to Be Sent

December 09, 2010 // kristen // 16 replies

One last giveaway before the holidays, and it’s a fun one! Robyn from Meant to Be Sent is offering Paper Crave readers a chance to win bright and festive holiday greeting cards and gift tags from her new line. Two, yep two, winners will receive 24 holiday greeting cards featuring tree or snowflake designs, plus 16 little tree tags. The cards and tags are made using luxe cardstock from French Paper’s Pop Tone collection, and Robyn also used 60 different patterns behind the cut out shapes on the cards and tags, so no two packs are alike.

Since there’s lots of holiday baking going on at this time of the year, Robyn and I thought it would be fun to ask all of you to comment on this post and tell us your favorite holiday cookie as your way to enter this giveaway. So, have at it! Do you salivate over snickerdoodles? Go nuts over sugar cookies? Or are your favorites ultra rich cookies with everything but the kitchen sink in them?

This giveaway will run through midnight eastern on Tuesday, December 14, and the winners will be announced the following day. One entry per person, please.

images from Meant to Be Sent

New Advertisers : Southern Fete Creative + The Nimbus Factory

December 08, 2010 // kristen // 0 replies

I’m excited to welcome two new advertisers to Paper Crave. First up is Southern Fete Creative, a shop and design studio that specializes in creating fresh, modern wedding stationery and just released their new Southern Life Collection, which is filled with lovely paper goods that will help you get organized in style. Great gift ideas abound in this new collection, and items can be purchased in the Southern Fete Etsy shop.

Up next is The Nimbus Factory, a new shop and design boutique from an ultra talented group of designers and illustrators. The Nimbus Factory’s website is a feast for the eyes, and their collection of paper goodies is so delightfully cute. Hello, they have narwhal gift wrap! The cuteness is hard to resist.

images from Southern Fete Creative and The Nimbus Factory

A Letterpress Christmas 2010 : Roundup, Part 5

December 07, 2010 // kristen // 0 replies

I knew there was a reason why I didn’t want to promise that part four of my letterpress holiday card roundup would be the final one. Since then, more talented designers and printers have sent along their holiday letterpress lovelies, and I’ve come across a few more during my holiday paper hunts. This is it, the final roundup!

Above, clockwise from top left: Let It Glow cards from Dee & Lala; Holiday Dachshund cards from Fugu Fugu Press; Have Yourself a Merry One cards from Vertallee; Holiday Cardinal cards from Hazel & Violet; Cartree letterpress Christmas cards from Delphine; Winter Wreath holiday cards from Missive; Vintage Candy Cane cards from Sugarcube Press

Above, clockwise from top left: Stocking and Kings/Angels thaumatrope holiday cards from Present & Correct (these are so much fun!); Feliz Navidad letterpress cards from Gracie Finn (love the white on white – found via Edizioni); Fireplace letterpress cards from Dee & Lala; Mandala Holiday Cards from Concrete Lace; Happy Hoo-lidays cards from Sugarcube Press; Snow Angel letterpress cards from Campbell Raw Press; 42 Things to Adore About Christmas cards from 42 Pressed; Happy Holidays cards from Egg Press