New from Tag Team Tompkins

May 14, 2013 // kristen // 2 replies

It’s always a great “paper day” for me when Tag Team Tompkins introduces new designs, and their four new letterpress art prints are absolutely lovely. The new prints feature Tag Team Tompkins’ trademark blend of letterpress, papercutting, and hand drawn calligraphy, as well as quotes that inspire happiness, love, and passion. What a wonderful way to welcome spring!

images from Tag Team Tompkins

NSS 2013 Preview : Plane Paper + Iron Curtain Press

May 13, 2013 // kristen // 1 replies

How about a couple of National Stationery Show sneak peeks to start off the week?

Plane Paper (booth #1674) is bringing lots of color to the show this year with a range of lovely laser cut paper creations featuring their new Sorbet duplex paper. Tri*pop hidden message cards and bottle tags are among the fun new laser cut products that will be making their debut at the show!

And speaking of debuts, Los Angeles-based Iron Curtain Press (booth #1679) will be making their NSS debut this year with around 60 brand new letterpress cards featuring whimsical, hand drawn lettering and illustration or sleek, hand set type. Sweet!

images from Plane Paper & Iron Curtain Press

NSS 2013 Preview : Hammerpress + Happy Cactus

May 08, 2013 // kristen // 0 replies

It’s just about National Stationery Show time again! This year I’ll be there in spirit but, in reality, I’ll be up to my ears in moving boxes in preparation for an out-of-state move the following week (more on that later). However, even though I won’t be walking the aisles of this year’s show, I’m still as excited as ever to share a few peeks at some of the new paper goodies that will be on display!

Hammerpress (booth #1763) will be showcasing some amazing new items, including patterned gift wrap and a hand drawn badge series, both of which are beckoning, “Kristen, buy us as soon as you can” :

Happy Cactus (booth #2240) is launching a collection of eye-catching gold and silver foil stamped cards, as well as notepads, place cards, and oodles of hand drawn greeting card designs that feature great patterns and bright, festive color palettes:

images from Hammerpress & Happy Cactus

Marvelous Mother’s Day Cards, Part 3

April 30, 2013 // kristen // 0 replies

I’m wrapping up this season’s Mother’s Day card roundups with one last marvelous bunch. Check out these cheeky, clever, and just plain sweet greetings, and be sure to head over and have a look at parts one and two, too!

Above, clockwise from top left: Hello! Lucky; Niftyswank; Anemone Letterpress; Piette Crafts; Wild Ink Press; Brain Surgeons and Rocket Scientists; Kiss and Punch; Egg Press

images from their respective sources

Marvelous Mother’s Day Cards, Part 2

April 24, 2013 // kristen // 1 replies

Are you ready for some rockin’ Mother’s Day cards? I hope so, because I have some very sweet and super fun letterpress designs for you today! And, if you’re looking for even more awesome Mother’s Day cards, be sure to check out part one of my roundup for cards that feature fantastic lettering and typography.