A Letterpress Christmas 2010 : Cute Critters

November 23, 2010 // kristen // 1 replies

I’m a sucker for cutie patootie animal illustrations, and these letterpress holiday greetings from Paper Parasol Press and Hello! Lucky were some of my holiday favorites from the National Stationery Show this past May. They’re all available for purchase now, so I couldn’t resist posting about them again. Adorable!

Bear Holiday Card, Fox Holiday Card, and Deer Holiday Card.
Also available in a variety set of 6.

Caroling Creatures Holiday Card, Sleigh Ride Holiday Card,
and Skating Bears Holiday Card

images from Paper Parasol Press and Hello! Lucky

A Letterpress Christmas 2010 : A. Favorite

November 22, 2010 // kristen // 0 replies

A. Favorite’s letterpress holiday cards are perennial favorites of mine because they’re just so darn fun and clever. And there’s much oh so clever, vintage-inspired awesomeness in the new holiday card collection again this year. The diner ticket-inspired What You’ll Have Bill letterpress is too cool, and did you ever think you’d see a boxing-style matchup between The Little Drummer Boy and The Three Wise Men? Me, either!

images from A. Favorite

A Letterpress Christmas 2010 : Roundup, Part 1

November 18, 2010 // kristen // 5 replies

I’m practially giddy about all of the wonderful letterpress holiday cards coming out this year. Lots of amazing color, texture, and design are on display in letterpress shops across the internet, and I’ve rounded up fifteen of my favorites to share with you today. Ah, if only my Christmas card list were 1000+ people large …

Above, clockwise from top left: Wreath, Dove, and Christmas Sweater by Lucky Luxe; Silent Night by Vandalia Street Press (these lovelies would be great as Hanukkah or New Year cards, too); Jerkface by Oddball Press; Snowflake by Ink Petals; Bon Noel by Anemone Letterpress; Baa Humbug by Albertine Press; Gingerbread Snow Globe by Sweet Olive Press.

Above, clockwise from top left: Be Merry by Sweet Letterpress; Merry Little Christmas by Sweet Olive Press; Peace Love & Joyful Wishes by Vandalia Street Press; M is for Mistletoe by The Paper Peony; Merry Christmas by French Press; Warm Wishes by Oddball Press; Bring on the Holiday Cheer by Sweet Letterpress; Merry & Bright by Anemone Letterpress.

images from their respective owners

A Letterpress Christmas 2010 : Hammerpress

November 17, 2010 // kristen // 2 replies

You’re blowing my mind, Hammerpress! The color, the texture, the pattern, the type (that’s just about everything, right?) in Hammerpress’ holiday letterpress card collection is incredible. This veritable cornucopia of letterpress eye candy includes folded cards featuring lovey dovey squirrels and polar bears, and flat cards printed on recycled chipboard. There’s a lot of holiday cheer, as well as a bit of bah-humbuggery, in this colorful collection. Speaking of colorful, have a look at this:

Want to see more? Here you go!

images from Hammerpress

The Paper Crave Holiday Collection at Felt & Wire

November 16, 2010 // kristen // 3 replies

I had a lot of fun putting together the “Paper Crave” Collection earlier this year for the Felt & Wire Shop, and I was so excited when they asked me if I’d like to do a holiday collection. It was tough, but I finally narrowed it down to twelve of my favorites, including gobs of gorgeous gift wrap (of course!), rockin’ gift tags and greeting cards, and a couple of sweet calendars, too. Head on over to Felt & Wire to check it out!