On My Wishlist : Uppercase Magazine, Issue #8

February 09, 2011 // kristen // 1 replies

I’ve been eagerly anticipating the release of Issue 8 of UPPERCASE Magazine, and now it’s out! Paper lovers, including myself, will find it hard to resist the pull of the new issue, which focuses on the art of letterpress.

Each copy of the magazine includes a random piece of letterpress loveliness from The UPPERCASE Letterpress Sampler, a collection of donated pieces from over four dozen letterpress printers, as well as a random sample of a vintage matchbox label. Pretty cool, huh? You can pick up your copy of UPPERCASE #8 in their shop, and here’s a peek at some of the pieces that are a part of the sampler (view the entire letterpress sampler gallery, and the gallery of vintage matchbox labels, too).

images from UPPERCASE

Library Storybook Invitations by Constellation & Co.

February 09, 2011 // kristen // 0 replies

I featured these unique library storybook wedding invitations over on Invitation Crush yesterday, but I just had to share them over here, too. The custom invites, created by Brad and Sara at Constellation & Co. for Micaline and David, are both beautiful and clever, and every little detail, from the letterpress printed initial emblem on the front of the storybook to the table of contents – the first page of Chapter 3, The Wedding (above) features the wedding invitation card – to the save the date bookmark, brings additional charm to this one of a kind wedding suite. See more details at Constellation & Co, or over at Invitation Crush.

The clever letterpress bookmark save the dates:

images from Constellation & Co.

Valentine’s Day Card Roundup, Part 8

February 08, 2011 // kristen // 1 replies

Hmm, I guess I do have one more group of Valentine’s Day cards up my sleeve, and they’re all letterpress printed and lovely! If you’re looking for lots of additional ideas for the perfect love-themed card, please check out the other seven (!) parts of my Valentine’s Day card roundup.

Fugu Fugu Press has several super cute and fun Valentine’s Day greetings:

I’m really digging this dark and lovely letterpress valentine from Starshaped Press:

Hee, love this Mad Chemistry card from Wendu Ink:

I have a soft spot for Bob Ross and his happy little trees, so this card from Sapling Press really struck a chord. Check out the Sapling Press shop for plenty of other clever “we go together” greetings.

Beautiful blind debossed Hearts notecards from Maida Vale:

“I Love You…” and “You Rock” letterpress greetings from Smock:

A mix of beautiful letterpress printed pattern and hugs and kisses ribbon in these unique cards from Angela Liguori:

I’ve always loved the song (Valley Girl!), so naturally this letterpress Melt with You card from Lulu Dee went to the top of my list:

Super cute Sweetiepie and Honeybunch greetings from Wild Ink Press:

Cloud Nine Valentine’s Day greetings from Letterpress Delicacies:

Valentine’s Day silhouette notecards from Le Papier Studio:

For sweeties who march to the beat of their own drummer, from Zeichen Press:

images from their respective owners

Smile Lifestyle Patterned Letterpress Cards

February 08, 2011 // kristen // 0 replies

I really like what Smile Lifestyle has done with pattern in their collection of letterpress animal cards. The use of different animal silhouettes to create the patterns on the cards is so clever, as are the cute greetings like “Love You Like No Otter” and “Owlways”, both of which would be great for Valentine’s Day. You can purchase cards individually, as boxed sets of the same design, or as an assortment of different cards from the Smile Lifestyle collection.

images from Smile Lifestyle

Printable Animal Gift Boxes from Jinjerup

February 07, 2011 // kristen // 4 replies

Holy cute! Lynn from Jinjerup recently released this collection of printable animal gift boxes, and they’re too cute for words. Seriously, I’m really trying hard to hold back a full on out loud squee when I look at these cuties. The gift box collection includes ten different designs: a pink and a brown owl, a chick, a bunny, a dog, a monkey, a frog, a squirrel, a panda, a pig, and a kitty. Each box set also includes a ribbon and note sheet template, instructions, and a visual guide for assembling the boxes. These would be perfect as favor boxes for a baby shower or birthday party, don’t you think?

images from Jinjerup