New Advertisers : November 2009

November 02, 2009 // kristen // 0 replies

I’m excited to welcome two new advertisers to Paper Crave this month: Give Studio and Spark Stationery!

Give Studio has a lovely collection of letterpress greeting cards, card sets, and personalized stationery featuring modern, whimsical illustrations and hand lettering. They also do their part for the environment by using recyclable packaging, biodegradable card sleeves, and envelopes made from recycled paper. Pretty and eco-friendly – what more could you ask?

I recently mentioned the launch of Spark Stationery’s brand new website, letterpresslove.com, where you can find plenty of eye candy just by looking at the website design! But there’s oh so much more to be found in the pages of their new web digs, including a portfolio filled with beautiful letterpress cards and invitations and a blog, where you can keep up on the latest from Spark.

Wiley Valentine Anniversary Giveaway

October 27, 2009 // kristen // 0 replies

I just spotted this over at Wiley Valentine’s blog and had to share! By the way, if you haven’t checked out their blog yet, then you must head over there because it’s gor-geous and filled to the brim with inspiration. Okay, back to the giveaway. In honor of their first blog anniversary, Wiley Valentine is giving away and awesome grab bag that includes limited edition items and extremely rare products (peek included above). Nice! You can find out how to enter here, and the winner will be announced this Friday.

images from Wiley Valentine

Eco Friendly Paper : Modernemotive

October 27, 2009 // kristen // 2 replies

I’m really digging pretty much everything being created by Toronto based modernemotive, whose paper goods are like a breath of fresh air. The colors and patterns are sophisticated and modern, and they’ve recently expanded beyond greeting cards and stationery to include lovely art prints (above), as well as personalized calling cards that are sure to make a great first impression.

Examples of modernemotive’s super snazzy personalized calling cards:

Modernemotive’s mission is to produce products that have the least consequence to the Earth, and their cardstock and envelopes are FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified. Paper and envelopes are also made from either 100% or 30% PCW (Post Consumer Waste) and are chlorine and acid free. Products are shipped in mailing envelopes that contain 90% recycled fibers and are protected by plant based bio-degradable and compostable clear bags.

images from modernemotive

Flowermill Design Studio

October 20, 2009 // kristen // 1 replies

I’m really digging what I’m seeing from Cape Town, South Africa based stationer and lifestyle design studio, Flowermill. They create everything from gorgeous gift wrap — great color and pattern! — to gift tags, greeting cards, custom corporate paper goods and wedding invitations, and even interior design items like block-mounted canvas prints. They also produce everything locally, to minimize their carbon footprint, and print all of their cards on recycled paper.

The Flowermill line is currently carried in shops across South Africa, but they’re looking to expand to new markets, so drop them a line if you’re interested! Here’s a little peek at their line:

images from Flowermill Design Studio

Free Cards from Linda & Harriett … Just Because

October 17, 2009 // kristen // 1 replies

I’m popping in here on Saturday to let you know about a wonderful free card occasion that’s happening. On October 19, in honor and remembrance of her mother’s birthday, Liz of Linda & Harriett is giving away free cards in exchange for the promise that you send your card to someone … just because. What a wonderful way to spread the love.

Be sure to send your emails to lindaandharriett@gmail.com, with your name and snail mail address, by noon eastern time on Monday, October 19! More details can be found here.

image from Linda & Harriett