Letterpress Greetings by Leigh Wells and Milkfed Press

January 18, 2011 // kristen // 1 replies

I’m completely digging the results of the recent collaboration between calligrapher Leigh Wells and Milkfed Press! This set of six cheeky letterpress greetings would make a fantastic gift or addition to your everyday correspondence stash, and the “Love You” and “XOXO” greetings could also double as Valentine’s Day cards.

Cards are letterpress printed with charcoal ink on white paper and come with kraft envelopes. Each set is wrapped in a glassine envelope tied with twine. Pick up your set over at Leigh Wells’ site.

images from Leigh Wells

From the Shop Friday : Paper Source Wedding Invitations

January 14, 2011 // kristen // 0 replies

When I think of Paper Source, I usually think paper crafts and do-it-yourself supplies, but they also have a beautiful collection of wedding invitations, a few of which I’ve added to the shop section of the site this week. Many of the designs are available either flat printed or letterpress printed, and many suites incorporate lovely patterned papers and details like petal enclosures and pocket folders for added interest and flexibility.

Shown above (clockwise, from top left): Ampersand Names, Upper Case Cloister, Oak Tree, and Flourish Monogram wedding invitations.

Valentine’s Day Cards Roundup, Part 1

January 12, 2011 // kristen // 0 replies

It’s hard to believe that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, but sweet cards in pinks, reds, and peaches are popping up all over, so I guess this means that Love Day will soon be here! I’m starting up my roundups this year with a cute and clever collection of letterpress lovelies, and I hope that you will find the perfect card for your valentine somewhere amongst them.

Yummy and clever “Let’s Make Whoopie” cards by Letterform:

Shimmery golden foil-stamped “Miss You”, “Need You”, and “Love You” cards by Seesaw Letterpress:

Letterpress Love Notes by Word Letterpress:

Letterpress Valentine Message and Valentine Candy Smokes cards from the always clever A.Favorite:

A really cute collection of letterpress Valentine’s Day cards from Hello! Lucky:

Elegant Hugs and Kisses letterpress postcards from Parrott Design Studio:

Exponential Love Note letterpress card from Fat Bunny Press:

A trio of folk art-inspired cards from Dutch Door Press:

Letterpress seal and send Valentine’s Day cards from 1Canoe2:

Bee My Valentine letterpress card from Anemone Press:

images from their respective owners

B Designs Letterpress Greeting Cards

January 10, 2011 // kristen // 1 replies

Loveliness is all around in B Designs’ collection of letterpress cards, which includes simple, understated, and utterly elegant greeting and note cards for all occasions. Some of my favorites in the B Designs collection are their card caddies, which come filled with your choice of gorgeous letterpress cards or organizational cards. A great gift idea for paper-loving friends and family! B Designs also carries jewelry cards, an elegant greeting and gift, all rolled into one.

Just a small selection of what you can find in their collection:

And a peek at B Designs’ lovely Valentine’s Day letterpress card collection:

images from B Designs Letterpress

Letterpress Note Card Sets from Bison Books

January 06, 2011 // kristen // 1 replies

Beer-loving friends and family will get a kick out of this beer-centric letterpress card set from Bison Books. The six card set includes two each of three vintage-y designs that celebrate the greatness of beer. So clever, and beautifully packaged, too!

And if you’re not bonkers for beer, Bison has plenty of other wonderful, illustrated letterpress card sets that may strike your fancy.

Batik letterpress card set: