60% Off at Whimsy Press

April 20, 2009 // kristen // 1 replies

Whimsy Press is having a whopper of a sale! Save 60% on everything that they have in stock for a limited time using coupon code: 2009. Oh, dear, where do I even begin? The reversible gift wrap sheets, greeting cards, and art prints are all calling my name. I’m not certain when this sale ends, so head on over and check things out while they’re still in stock.

images from Whimsy Press

New Sock Monkey Cards by Hello! Lucky

April 14, 2009 // kristen // 1 replies

It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of Hello! Lucky’s sock monkey cards and gift wrap, and I was so jazzed to see that they’ve recently released four new sock monkey letterpress cards. The new cards include Nerd Monkey, Monkey on Safari, Sailor Monkey, and Monsieur Monkey. Hee, too cute!

More new sock monkey cards (see all of Hello! Lucky’s sock monkey cards here):

images from Hello! Lucky

New Sponsor : Greer Chicago

April 13, 2009 // kristen // 1 replies

Please welcome Paper Crave’s newest sponsor, Greer Chicago. Greer carries a little bit of everything lovely for paper lovers, including greeting cards from Binth, Carrot & Stick, Egg Press, Elum, Hammerpress, Pancake & Franks, Paper + Cup, Snow & Graham, and many, many more. Greer also carries a delightful selection of invitations, announcements, journals and jotters, and high quality pens.

And, from now until April 30, 2009, receive 15% off your order from Greerchicago.com using code PC15 at checkout!

image from Greer Chicago

Letterpress Crane Cards by Twin Ravens Press

April 10, 2009 // kristen // 0 replies

I’m loving these letterpress origami crane cards by Twins Raven Press. The fun, modern design is available in several colorways and sends a symbolic message of peace, hope, and well wishes. A set of these pretties would make a great gift for paper loving friends and family, especially those who are fans of origami. Be sure to check out Twin Raven Press’ many other designs at their Etsy shop.

More letterpress crane colorways:

images from Twin Ravens Press

Starshaped Press

April 09, 2009 // kristen // 0 replies

Chicago based letterpress studio, Starshaped Press, specializes in creating lovely letterpress projects, including everything from posters and wedding invitations to stationery and greeting cards (shown above). They use hand set type, as opposed to computer generated type, to create a nostalgic feel that personalizes your project. I’m loving the deco feel of many of their designs, including these selections from their custom wedding portfolio:

See more from Starshaped Press’ portfolio, and watch a very fun video about their design process over at their site, and purchase greeting and note cards from their retail collection here.

images from Starshaped Press