Papel Picado-Inspired Letterpress Postcards by Lilco

January 27, 2014 // kristen // 0 replies

I bow down to artists who have the talent and patience to create wonderfully intricate linocuts like these papel picado-inspired designs by Lilco. The beautiful, hand cut designs have been letterpress printed onto luxe Crane stock to make vivid, modern postcards that would also look great as framed wall art. Here, check ’em out:

images from Lilco Letterpress

For the Kiddos by Roll & Tumble Press

December 03, 2013 // kristen // 0 replies

Roll & Tumble Press’ new “For the Kiddos” line feature prints of original, kid-friendly illustrations hand cut into wood and linoleum (wow!), and these awesome letterpress prints would look great on the wall of a nursery, a child’s room, or (for big kiddos) an office or den. Check out all of the available designs right here.

images from Roll & Tumble Press

Block Printed Cards by Katharine Watson

July 28, 2011 // kristen // 3 replies

Katharine Watson takes inspiration from traditional Indian textiles and folk arts to create textiles, journals, and block printed cards that feature wonderfully detailed ornament and pattern in vibrant hues. Each card is individually printed using a hand-carved linoleum block, and I’m in awe of the crisp lines and detail in the finished cards.

images from Katharine Watson

Linocut Letterpress Note Cards by Lilco Letterpress

January 03, 2011 // kristen // 2 replies

I was immediately entranced by the bold, vivid madras patterns on these letterpress note cards by Lilco Letterpress. And how could I not be? Hello, gorgeous color! The patterned cards are created using hand-carved linoleum plates, and they’re available for purchase individually or in a set of three. – discovered via Scoutie Girl

Also available are a trio of gingham patterned letterpress note cards:

And a trio of tartan note cards:

images from Lilco Letterpress

New Advertiser : Starshaped Press

June 14, 2010 // kristen // 0 replies

Good Monday morning! I’m starting off the week by welcoming a fabulous new Paper Crave advertiser, Starshaped Press. Starshaped Press is a Chicago based studio that creates beautiful letterpress wedding invites, business and calling cards, announcements, packaging, greeting cards … well, they do a bit of everything, and it’s all beautiful.

Jen and Sara, the oh so creative ladies behind Starshaped, use antique metal and wood type into every project that they print, setting the type by hand (wow!) and incorporating linoleum cut or architectural illustrations that they draw themselves. Here’s just a peek at the Starshaped Press portfolio: