Fina Paper DIY Party Printables + Wedding Invites

June 24, 2010 // kristen // 4 replies

Check out this super cool, printable set of Tropicana party goodies from FINA Art & Paper. Woodgrain + refreshinging drinks = the perfect collection for a summer and/or poolside shindig. The set features a DIY invitation, menu, circle tags, goodie bags, place cards, water bottle labels, and thank you cards.

In addition to creating fun party printables, FINA also creates printed wedding invitations (digitally printed for smaller runs and offset for larger). I’m really digging the subtle worn look that the invitations have, which really gives them a lovely looking texture. And the malachite reverse illustration on the Dynasty Collection is absolutely inspired!

images from FINA Art & Paper

Bespoke Press Ampersand Letterpress Prints

June 23, 2010 // kristen // 3 replies

I know that I just featured Bespoke Press’ letterpress wedding invitation work earlier this month, but I would be remiss if I didn’t share their newest print. Start drooling now, typophiles, because this letterpress ampersand print is a stunner. And the texture within the ampersand? Absolutely fantastic.

Bespoke Press Letterpress Ampersand Print

Bespoke ships within Australia, where they’re based, and internationally, so grab one of these prints while you can because it’s a limited edition of just 50!

images from Bespoke Press

Tutta Lou Letterpress

June 23, 2010 // kristen // 2 replies

Well, hello there, navy and magenta! I’m loving these Modern Floral letterpress cards from Seattle area letterpress shop, Tutta Lou Press. The cards feature an intricate, Hindi inspired floral print that has been pressed onto both the note cards and fantastic magenta envelopes, which are tucked into a muslin bag that echos the floral motif.

Tutta Lou has plenty of other super cool paper goodies, including BBQ invitations that would be great for summer shindigs, modern patterned cards, an oh so pretty, blind debossed heart and key card, and peacock labels that all of you peacock lovers must see.

images from Tutta Lou Press

October Afternoon Thrift Shop Collection

June 22, 2010 // kristen // 1 replies

October Afternoon Thrift Shop Artist Trading Cards

Okay, I think I’ve found my new favorite scrapbooking collection. I’m an avid thrift store junkie, so, not surprisingly, it was love at first sight when I spotted October Afternoon’s Thrift Store collection. First, how cool are these business card sized, vintage-themed artist trading cards? I think they would make great gift embellishments, as well as being a neato addition to paper craft and scrapbook projects.

October Afternoon Thrift Shop Patterned Paper

And then there are the Thrift Shop patterned papers. They used a vintage sewing pattern as one of the patterns! Brilliant. Other patterned papers in the collection bring to mind vintage bed linens, damask curtains, tablecloths, and doilies, and the palette is filled with beautiful, muted reds, yellows, blues, and taupes. This collection is making me want to head out to Goodwill, like, right now.

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images from October Afternoon / Two Peas

Laura Macchia Fill-In Invitations

June 22, 2010 // kristen // 1 replies

Laura Macchia recently introduced several oh so pretty fill-in invitation designs featuring nature-inspired graphic elements, and I think the invites would be lovely for baby showers, bridal showers, birthdays, or an afternoon tea party for the local woman’s club. The invitations are printed on heavy, 110 lb. 100% cotton cardstock and come in a biodegradable bag with 100% post consumer recycled kraft envelopes. Here’s a peek at the new invites:

Laura also creates stationery and notebooks featuring super cool, modern patterns — great gift ideas or additions to your own collection of paper goodies:

Laura Macchia Patterned Note Cards Notebooks

images from Laura Macchia