A Letterpress Christmas: Paper Stories

November 17, 2006 // kristen // 0 replies

More wonderful letterpress holiday creations, this time from the fabulous Paper Stories. Love the clever melted snowman and the red damask card with the chartreuse envelope. Deep red and chartreuse is one of my favorite holiday color combos.

Paper Stories Letterpress Christmas Cards

Lovin’ the snowflakes, too, particularly the white on white letterpress on the snow globe card. Great effect! Check out Paper Stories’ collection at paperstories.com, and purchase their letterpress cards from their Etsy shop. Damask cards are $2.00 each; all other cards shown are $3.00 each.

images from Paper Stories

A Letterpress Christmas: Carrot & Stick Press

November 16, 2006 // kristen // 0 replies

I dig these letterpress printed holiday cards from Carrot & Stick Press. There’s beauty in the simplicity of festive, single colored patterns on a crisp, white background. $16.00 per pack of 8 notes and envelopes at Carrot & Stick Press.

images from Carrot & Stick Press

Featured Shop: Red Cap Cards

November 14, 2006 // kristen // 0 replies

Every now and then, I come across a line of greeting cards or stationery that completely mesmerizes me, and Red Cap Cards is one of those lines. Red Cap Cards was established in 2004 by Carrie Gifford and Hal Mertz and carries both printed and handmade cards. Each handmade card features original artwork by Carrie and is hand torn, hand painted, and individually mounted on a 30% recycled cotton card stock. I know that I’d love to buy one of every illustration and frame them as small works of art!

I find Red Cap’s illustrations absolutely enchanting in a slightly offbeat way. I was reminded of Edward Gorey, one of my favorite illustrators, when I first saw this line.

Porter and The Dove Card ($3.95 each)

Leonard Spider Card ($3.95 each)

(clockwise from top left) Circle Tree, Snail Thank You, Palm tree, and Pickles Cards ($3.95 each)

images from Red Cap Cards

A Letterpress Christmas: Pancake and Franks

November 13, 2006 // kristen // 0 replies

Lovely holiday cards from Pancake & Franks, created in their signature chic, minimalist style. Line drawn images, stylized botanicals, quasi-abstract suggestions of more…it’s all good. Pictured above (clockwise from top left) are their antler, pine needle, pomegranate, and menorah holiday cards. Yes, this feature is called “A Letterpress Christmas”, but we love all holidays here at Paper Crave and this menorah rocks. $5.00 per single card and $15.00 per set.

images from Pancake and Franks

A Letterpress Christmas: Dear Olive

November 09, 2006 // kristen // 0 replies

Dear Olive Santas Card

I love this letterpress holiday card from Dear Olive. The menagerie of vintage santas is so much fun! $16.00 for a set of 8 cards.

Snowflakes are one of my favorite holiday card themes. There’s just so much that you can do with a snowflake. $16.00 for a set of 8 at Dear Olive Letterpress.