A Letterpress Christmas 2013, Roundup #1

It’s my first “A Letterpress Christmas” roundup of the year, and there’s much great illustration, festive color, and fun to be found in this awesome bunch of letterpress holiday cards. As the clever peeps at Dude & Chick say, “Happy Eggnog Season!”

A Letterpress Christmas, Roundup #1 as seen on papercrave.com

Above, clockwise from top left : Egg Nog Season | Dude & Chick; All is Calm… | Prickle Press; Let It Snow | Honizukle Press; Best Gifts | Paper Parasol Press; Stressmess Lights | Dude & Chick; Deck the Halls… | Kiss and Punch; Joy and Cheer | Paper Parasol Press

View all of my 2013 “A Letterpress Christmas” picks

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Yelena & Chris’ Modern Parisian Wedding Invitations

Yelena & Chris' Modern Parisian Wedding Inivtations | Atelier Isabey

Yelena & Chris’ gorgeous wedding suite, created by Atelier Isabey, is the perfect blend of classic, Parisian glamour and chic, contemporary style. Featuring luxe letterpress invitations, printed in gold and black, a coat of arms designed just for the couple, and a seriously stylish booklet containing wedding details and information, this suite is the pinnacle of sophistication and luxury.

Yelena & Chris' Modern Parisian Wedding Inivtations | Atelier Isabey

Atelier Isabey shares details about this beautiful project:

Weddings don’t get any more romantic and glamorous than in Paris, so we wanted to set the tone with an invitation that captured a truly classic Parisian feel in a fresh, updated way. We tried to stay away from anything too kitschy or cliché and focused on making the suite feel French and Parisian with understated references to the city of lights and with elegant photography and graphics. Yelena, the bride, was originally from Russia and loved all things luxurious and ornate. Chris, on the other hand, had a more modern and minimalist, Philippe Starck aesthetic. We merged their individual styles right in the middle and accentuated the design with a multitude of luxe print methods, details, and finishings.

The invitation card is printed in gold foil and black letterpress on ultra thick stock with gilded edges. It is paired with a booklet (also with gilded edges) which outlines the itinerary, information, and details, all designed in a contemporary editorial style with bold typography and crisp photography. Both of these pieces slide into a stark white sleeve accented with a sculpture embossed coat of arms designed specially for them. To finish the entire look we designed a custom gusseted envelope with a thick spine and contoured flap to house the contents within.
Embossed Coat of Arms | Atelier Isabey
Gold and Black Letterpress Wedding Invitations | Atelier Isabey
Yelena & Chris' Modern Parisian Wedding Inivtations | Atelier Isabey
Yelena & Chris' Modern Parisian Wedding Inivtations | Atelier Isabey
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A Letterpress Christmas 2013 : Lights & Lucia by Moxie House Paper Goods

Lights & Lucia Holiday Letterpress Cards | Moxie House Paper Goods

I am so excited about all of the beautiful, new holiday card collections that have been popping up over the past month, and the Lucia & Lights letterpress holiday card collection from Moxie House Paper Goods is one of my favorites.

The collection was inspired by St. Lucia’s Day, widely celebrated in the Scandinavian countries, and features wonderful illustrations depicting Scandinavian holiday traditions in a fresh, modern color scheme. One of my favorite card details is the scalloped card edges – such a sweet touch!

Lights & Lucia Holiday Letterpress Cards | Moxie House Paper Goods

Lights & Lucia Holiday Letterpress Cards | Moxie House Paper Goods

Lights & Lucia Holiday Letterpress Cards | Moxie House Paper Goods

Lights & Lucia Holiday Letterpress Cards | Moxie House Paper Goods

View all of my 2013 “A Letterpress Christmas” picks

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Halloween Greeting Cards, Part 1

We’re nearing the end of September already (?!), and the spookiest holiday of the year will soon be upon us. If you’re planning on sending some hauntingly good greetings to your friends and family this year, I have a bunch of great Halloween cards coming your way today and in the coming days!

Check out these spooky fun designs:

Halloween Greeting Cards, Pt. 1 as seen on papercrave.com

Above, clockwise from top left : Amy Sullivan :: Doo Daa Studio :: Whimsy Whimsical :: L2 Design :: Whimsy Whimsical :: a.favorite design (this would be great as an invite, too) :: Lily & Val

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“Fall in Love” Prints by Lindsay Letters

Autumn Foil Stamped Print | Lindsay Letters

After a brief heat wave last week, it’s cooled down considerably, and I am loving this crisp, cool weather – a sure sign that fall is just about here. The chilly mornings and evenings make me want to snuggle up inside with a warm, cozy blanket and daydream about the upcoming season and everything that comes with it: falling leaves, crackling firewood, apples and pumpkins everywhere … I could go on and on.

The new “Fall in Love” collection by Linsday Letters gives me the warm and cozies in paper form, with harvest season colors and patterns perfectly paired with Lindsay’s utterly gorgeous calligraphy and lettering and quotes that evoke family, home, and hearth. And The Table Mini Print would be the perfect hostess gift for holiday gatherings!

Thanks and Giving Art Print | Lindsay Letters

With You I am Home Canvas Print | Lindsay Letters

The Table Canvas Print | Lindsay Letters

The Table Mini Print | Lindsay Letters

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