Quick Picks Thursday : 1.24.13

January 24, 2013 // kristen // 0 replies

Winter Owl Letterpress Postcard by Ink Pop Studio

This Week’s Picks

♥ In awe of the geometric paper art pieces from Benja Harney’s recent show, New Platonic.

♥ 30,000 swarming moths … thank goodness they’re made of paper because, otherwise, I might have the heebies right now.

♥ Loving these hand-lettered New Year prints, a collaboration between Urbanic and Scout’s Honor. And they’re a complimentary gift with your order from Urbanic, too!

♥ I’m enamored with these gorgeous gold foil cards from Kamal. – spotted at DWL

♥ Have you signed up for The Stationery Place’s Handmade Valentine Swap + Giveaway?

♥ Adorable mason jar recipe cards from 1Canoe2.

image from Ink Pop Studio

Sweet & Clever Valentine’s Day Cards #6

January 23, 2013 // kristen // 0 replies

It’s time for more lovey dovey greetings, and this group features themes as diverse as zombies, typewriters, and airmail. Here, have a look!

Typewriter Valentine | Blackbird Letterpress

Be Mine | Two Key Press

I Love Your Guts | Wit & Whistle

I Love You | SweetWater Press

Happy Valentine’s Day, My Love | Double Bravo

I’m Attracted | Modern Printed Matter

Hubba Hubba | Two Pooch Paperie

Keys to My Heart | Noteworthy Press

images from their respective sources

Ladyfingers Letterpress Return Address Stamps

January 22, 2013 // kristen // 0 replies

As a total fangirl of both hand-lettering and rubber stamps, I just about had a “jaw meets floor” eposide when I spotted Ladyfingers Letterpress’ absolutely gorgeous, custom return address rubber stamps. These beauties feature hand drawn lettering from Ladyfingers’ own Arley-Rose Torsone, and the awesome array of styles makes it tough to choose a favorite. I love them all!

These stamps would add a wonderful, handcrafted touch to your wedding invitation envelopes, or you could splurge on one for everyday use. Who knows? The people at the electric or natural gas company may even notice how gorgeous your utility bill envelope is and give you a discount. A girl can dream, right?

images from Ladyfingers Letterpress

Sweet & Clever Valentine’s Day Cards #5

January 22, 2013 // kristen // 0 replies

If you’re a fan of hand-lettering, great typography, and fun illustration, then I think you’re going to dig this group of lovely love cards. Looking for more Valentine’s Day inspiration? Be sure to head on over and check out my other love card picks, but stick around and have a look at these cool cards before you go:

Sexy Dyslexia (lettering by James T. Edmonson) and I Love You | 55 Hi’s

Letterpress Love Cards from Hello! Lucky
(King, Queen, and Fallen cards designed by Lisa Congdon)

I Love You | Steel Petal Press

Airmail Valentine | Kiss and Punch

Confetti, I Love You | Laura Macchia

You’re My Sugar Pie (hand block printed) | Little Things Studio

Hug ‘n’ Kiss | Drippy Ink

Punny Valentines | Inklosures

images from their respective sources

Sarah Trumbauer

January 21, 2013 // kristen // 4 replies

I am awed by the work of Sarah Trumbauer, whose incredible papercuts are completely hand cut from her original illustrations. Oh, the stories that her x-acto knife could tell! Her pieces are incredibly detailed, and it amazes me to think that every little star, owl feather, and dress detail was cut by hand.

You can purchase Sarah’s papercuts in both their original form and as printed reproductions from her shop.

images from Sarah Trumbauer