Paper Around The Web, Vacation Edition

September 26, 2008 // kristen // 0 replies

This will be my last post on Paper Crave until October, as I’m leaving tomorrow for a week on an autumn vacation to the Outer Banks. Woohoo for vacations! However, when I return I have a couple of surprises for you, including a project that’s been in the works for a little while now. I’m so excited to share it with you!

While I’m busy packing, have fun checking out these paper-centric links from around blogland:

* Cool retro modern holiday cards from sparrow and belle via Design*Sponge

* Pilllpat paper crafts and vtks fonts (distressed and perfect for Halloween) via Poppytalk

* 3D art pieces from Maurizio Santucci a.k.a. Bombo via Pikaland

* How to carve your own stamps via Craftstylish

* Vintage paper snowflake crafts via Just Something I Made

See you in October!

Eco Friendly Paper : Two Trick Pony

September 25, 2008 // kristen // 0 replies

I’m loving pretty much everything from Boston based Two Trick Pony. Their line includes cards and invitations featuring lovely color palettes (are we calling them colorways now?) and both bold, modern patterns and cute illustrations.

Two Trick Pony’s paper goods are screenprinted on 100% post-consumer waste recycled paper and include everything from all occasion notecards to thank yous to baby shower invites to holiday greetings (you have to check out their Christmas cards below…love the blue and red!). Purchase cards and art prints at Two Trick Pony’s Etsy shop, and see their entire collection here.

More pretties from Two Trick Pony:

images from Two Trick Pony

Spirograph Cards from Blackbird Letterpress

September 15, 2008 // kristen // 1 replies

When I was a kid, I could not be separated from my Spirograph set. I could sit for hours and create shapes, experimenting with all of the different pieces, though I wasn’t able to create anything other than a mess with the football shaped piece. And I was never able to wrap my mind around what exactly the oblong piece was for. Little did I know that I was creating mathematical curves!

Naturally, I got a huge grin on my face when I came across these Spirograph cards from Blackbird Letterpress. Boy, do these cards bring on the nostalgia. I even recognize some of the shapes, which were created using a vintage Spirograph, as being very similar to those that I made as a kid. Blackbird’s are better, though, and they’re letterpressed! $12.95 for a set of four.

image from Blackbird Letterpress

Letterpress Delicacies

September 12, 2008 // kristen // 4 replies

Ooh, I’m loving these super cute letterpress cards from Austin, Texas based Letterpress Delicacies. The combination of adorable animal (and skull) illustrations and sleek, modern pattern is perfect! $9.75 for a set of four.

And if you know someone crafty, or if you yourself are crafty, then you have to check out the nifty “sew crafty” card:

Letterpress Delicacies also offers custom design and printing services for invitations, announcements, business cards, etc.

images from Letterpress Delicacies

Dee & Lala Letterpress

September 11, 2008 // kristen // 1 replies

Holy cuteness! I’m completely taken with Dee & Lala’s line of letterpress goodies. The illustration style is seriously adorable, and I love the bold pops of color against the crisp, white background of the cards. Plus, I just can’t resist cute giraffes, owlies, and bunnies! Dee & Lala offers a variety of everyday letterpress cards, art prints, birth announcements, and invitations. – via freshly{blended)

More eye candy from Dee & Lala:

Dee & Lala Letterpress Cards