Vintage Postage Stamp Postcards

July 21, 2011 // kristen // 2 replies

Constellation & Co.’s new collection of letterpress printed postcards is a vintage stamp lover’s dream. The cards feature a gallery of uncancelled vintage stamps on one side and plenty of space to write your message on the other side. These postcards may be ready to mail, but I think I’d have a hard time actually sending one. I’d rather collect them all, frame them, and hang them on the wall!

images from Constellation & Co.

Letterpress Happy Birthday Cards

July 20, 2011 // kristen // 2 replies

I love letterpress, and I love neato birthday cards, so naturally I couldn’t resist putting together a roundup of some of the awesome letterpress birthday cards that I’ve laid my eyes on lately. Get ready for some fun cards!

Above, clockwise from top left : Spouse letterpress birthday card by Impressed Design, Make a Wish by Paper Lovely, Berry Birthday by Smock, BTW birthday card by Ink Petals, Happy Birthday Balloons by Printerette Press, Happy Birthday to You by Karolin Schnoor, Happy Birthday Cupcake by Missive, and Vintage Bicycle birthday cards by Sweet Harvey

images from their respective owners

Hot Pink + Charcoal Storybook Wedding Invitations

July 19, 2011 // kristen // 2 replies

Ah, swoon. These neon pink and charcoal gray storybook wedding invites by The Hungry Workshop are incredible! From the ornate dropcaps that were meticulously redrawn from a vintage type specimen book to the bookmark-inspired vertical belly bands and die-cut Golden Book envelope liners, every little detail of this fairytale letterpress wedding suite is magical.

images from The Hungry Workshop

Magenta + Charcoal Embossed Lovebirds Invites

July 19, 2011 // kristen // 0 replies

It’s Invitation Tuesday, and today is a celebration of one of my favorite color combos : bright pink and gray. Mmm … love it. First up are these super sweet (or should I say “tweet”?) magenta and charcoal gray lovebird invites designed by Christine Clayton and printed by Christine at The Arm Letterpress.

I am completely taken with the wonderful details in this suite, including the incredible mix of blind embossed pattern work and letterpressed type and graphic elements. Beautiful, modern typography and a whimsical lovebird emblem graphic are the cherries on top of this lovely suite. – found via FPO

images from FPO

Cat + Dog Sitter Thank You Cards

July 18, 2011 // kristen // 2 replies

Say thank you to your favorite cat or dog sitter for a job well done with these clever letterpress thank you cards by Concrete Lace. I love the little tongue and droplet of drool on the dog sitting card – hilarious!