Fin + Roe Letterpress Greetings

February 23, 2010 // kristen // 3 replies

Very few things in the paper world get me more excited than finding out about the launch of a new letterpress line, and I’m totally jazzed about the new line of letterpress greetings from fin+roe. The line features greeting cards for just about every occasion, and I’m loving the chic, modern patterns (really digging the cross-stitch inspired designs), coupled with the unexpectedly fun and snarky sentiments that can be found inside. Here’s just a sample of what you can find in the collection (check out the whole line here):

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Old School Stationers Camping Circa 1960’s Collection

February 22, 2010 // kristen // 3 replies

Old School Stationers knows how to make a bold statement with color, and I’m really digging the retro vibe in their Camping Circa 1960’s collection. The 4 color letterpress cards and prints feature a palette of muted mustard, seafoam, orange, and brown with hand drawn illustrations of camping scenes (love that slick VW bus).

images from Old School Stationers

Dandy Lion Press Bunnylopes Cards

February 16, 2010 // kristen // 5 replies

San Francisco based Dandy Lion Press introduces us to the many fearsome breeds of exotic bunnylopes in this collection of hand-illustrated — no clip art here — cards, which include the Black Angora Bunnylope, prized by Serbian and Norwegian nobility, and the Sumatran Tiger Bunnylope, fearsome in appearance but actually quite lazy. The wonderful illustrations and captivating stories of these mythical (or are they?) beasts makes this collection of letterpress cards a must see.

images from Dandy Lion Press

Trolley Cards

February 15, 2010 // kristen // 2 replies

I was recently introduced to a new card service called Trolley Cards, which carries greetings from a number of fantastic shops, including Egg Press, Hello! Lucky, Louella Press, Pancake & Franks, Paper*Ink, Red Cap Cards, Smock Paper, Snow & Graham, and Two Piglets.

Trolley Cards allows you to choose a card for whatever occasion is appropriate (all cards are $4.95). After you’ve chosen your card, you can “write” your message and schedule your card (up to 21 days in advance) for delivery. Your message will appear within the card in a nice, handwritten font and will be delivered to your addressee (US addresses only) on your chosen date. Optionally, you can include a gift card to one of many cool places, like iTunes, Amazon, Target, Home Depot, and more.

One of my favorite Trolley Cards details is the wax logo stamp (above, top), set in teal wax, on each card envelope that they send. What a lovely touch!

images from Trolley Cards

Valentine’s Day Roundup, Cards and More

February 01, 2010 // kristen // 4 replies

I have just a few more lovely Valentine’s Day cards for you today, plus lots of cool Valentine’s Day packaging and and other paper goodies that go beyond cards. Over the next couple of days, I’ll be sharing Valentine’s Day crafts and printables, so be sure to check it out of you’re a do-it-yourself-er!

Oh so sweet “I Love You, My Dear” letterpress valentines from INK + WIT: