New Sponsor : Elum Designs

August 06, 2009 // kristen // 1 replies

I’m so pleased to welcome Paper Crave’s newest sponsor, Elum Designs, whose work really needs no introduction around here because I know how many of you, including myself, are big fans. Elum’s elegant, modern letterpress work is stellar, from ready to order and custom letterpress wedding and social event invitations to holiday cards, business cards, journals, and social correspondence sets. You can see everything that Elum has available over here.

images from Elum Designs

New Sponsor : Saddle Stitch Studio

August 04, 2009 // kristen // 2 replies

Please welcome Paper Crave’s newest sponsor, Saddle Stitch Studio. Saddle Stitch launched in July and carries many different paper goodies, including customizable calling cards (shown above), greeting cards, stationery, prints, pocket notebooks, invitations, and announcements. I’m loving their colorful, modern aesthetic. Head on over to Saddle Stitch’s Etsy shop to see their full lineup of paper goods.

image from Saddle Stitch Studio

New Sponsor : Cardstore

August 03, 2009 // kristen // 0 replies

I’d like to welcome Paper Crave’s newest sponsor, Cardstore.com. Cardstore carries stylish cards and invitations for many occasions, including weddings, births and baby showers, engagement parties, bar and bat mitzvahs, and parties of all kinds. They also have a great selection of photo, thank you, and holiday cards. The funky retro style thank you card designed by Michael Bugler is just a sample of what you can find at their site.

image from Cardstore

Nan Lawson Hand Painted Cards

July 30, 2009 // kristen // 1 replies

I was completely taken with these darling little cupcake and moustache cards as soon as I saw them. Each card is hand drawn and painted by artist Nan Lawson, so you’ll be receiving unique mini works of art when you purchase a set. I could see these framed and hung in a grouping on a wall, as well as being used as cards or sweet little gift tags. See more of Nan’s work, including pen and ink drawings, paintings and prints, over here. – via 2Modern

images from Nan Lawson

Orange Beautiful Letterpress Packaging

July 29, 2009 // kristen // 2 replies

I had to pick my jaw up off the floor yesterday when I spotted a featured on Orange Beautiful’s new letterpress packaging over at The Dieline. What a fantastic concept, and the cards themselves are pretty great, too!

They’ve covered every detail, from the cancelled postage stamp to the routing barcode to the return address area on the back of the “envelope”, which tells you what’s inside. But my favorite part has to be the little custom stamps that tell you whether the set features warm or cool toned envelopes. I’ve been obsessed with stamps lately, and seeing those made me squeal a little. Check out Orange Beautiful’s entire line of Lattice letterpress cards, which feature this awesome packaging.

images from Orange Beautiful