New Advertiser : Red Oak Press

I’d like to welcome Paper Crave’s newest advertiser, Red Oak Press, creators of beautiful letterpress greeting cards, calling cards, and personalized/custom cards and stationery. You can check out their portfolio of ready to order and custom work at Red Oak Press, and you can purchase cards and more from their Etsy shop. I’m loving their William Morris series, and I had to give a shout out here to their oh so pretty spring and Mother’s Day cards:

Red Oak Letterpress Mother's Day Card
Red Oak Letterpress Mother's Day Card
Red Oak Letterpress Mother's Day Card

images from Red Oak Press

2010 Mother’s Day Cards, Part 1

Mother’s Day is coming up soon, and there are so many excellent card options this year that my roundup is going to be at least two parts. The more pretty cards, the merrier, no? Here we go!

afavorite always has such clever cards, and I’m loving their selection of Mother’s Day greetings. The letterpress bill (top) is absolutely fantastic!

A Favorite Letterpress Mother's Day Cards

Pretty and pink from Byvik Ink :

Byvik Ink Letterpress Mother's Day Cards

Hee! An oh so clever letterpress “origami baby” Mother’s Day card from Fat Bunny Press :

Fat Bunny Press Letterpress Mother's Day Cards

Lots of lovely and fun Mother’s Day letterpress cards from Hello! Lucky :

Hello! Lucky Letterpress Mother's Day Cards

Sweet spring robin’s egg nest letterpress Mother’s Day cards by Vandalia Street Press :

Vandalia Street Press Letterpress Mother's Day Cards

A rockin’, folk art inspired letterpress Mother’s Day greeting by Dutch Door Press :

Dutch Door Letterpress Mother's Day Cards

Clever, kawaii Mother’s Day letterpress cards from Fugu Fugu Press. Hee at the “udder” card!

Fugu Fugu Press

Lovely hand lettering and hand drawn flowers in this Mother’s Day letterpress card by Spring Olive :

Spring Olive Letterpress Mother's Day Card

Stay tuned for part two of my Mother’s Day card roundup later this week!

images from their respective owners

Beau Ideal Spanish Cards

I’m loving the palettes and the wonderful folk illustrations on these Spanish language, hand screen printed greeting cards by Beau Ideal. The illustrations actually remind me a bit of the papel picado (Mexican papercutting) designs that are so hot right now. Here’s a peek:

Beau Ideal Cards
Beau Ideal Cards
Beau Ideal Cards

images from Beau Ideal

Paper Squid

Paper Squid

I’m really digging the lovely, organic quality of the illustrations featured in Paper Squid’s art prints, invitations, and greeting cards. It feels like every piece has a core that has grown and will continue to grow beyond the bounds of the paper if allowed. Very cool! Here’s some more eye candy from Paper Squid’s collection:

Paper Squid
Paper Squid
Paper Squid

images from Paper Squid

Bubbledog Note Cards

These Gocco printed note cards by Bubbledog are oh so adorable! You can pick up a set of Mr. Mouse, Miss Squirrel, or Mr. Bunny for yourself, or give the cuties as gifts to kawaii-loving friends.

Bubbledog Note Cards
Bubbledog Note Cards
Bubbledog Note Cards

images from Bubbledog