Zed & Bee Invitation Boutique

May 06, 2010 // kristen // 2 replies

I’m always jazzed to be introduced to new stationery and invitation boutiques, and I was absolutely delighted when sisters Zoe Ritch and Billie Shennen contacted me to let me know about their completely swoonworthy new collaboration, Zed & Bee.

Based in Leichhardt, a western suburb of Sydney, Australia, Zed & Bee specializes in exquisite invitations and announcements for weddings and social occasions, and sisters Zoe & Billie will soon be launching their 2010 stationery collection, as well. Until then, I’m drooling over their bespoke lovelies, which include a wedding suite featuring a jawdropping Jewish paper cut by Made by Julene (top), a black on black creation featuring a black wax sealed envelope that I can’t stop staring at (above), and candy colored save the dates and wedding invitations with gorgeous patterns.

Tempting eye candy in many different flavors from Zed & Bee:

I absolutely adore the commemorative tea towel featured in Isabella’s Kitchen Tea announcements:

images from Zed & Bee

Pirate Party Printables from Cottage Industrialist

May 05, 2010 // kristen // 3 replies

I know that pirates wouldn’t usually be described as delightful, but I can’t help but be delighted about these wonderful pirate-themed printables that Cameron from Cottage Industrialist designed for her son’s birthday party. Squee — so cute!

Cameron has very generously shared her pirate party creations as free downloads, so you can have your own pirate party, pirate day, or whatever kind of pirate get together you’d like. Printables include everything from invitations and a super cute pirate hat with mustache and eye patch (of course) to ocean cupcake wrappers with sails and flags, pirate bunting, thank you notes, and fantastic treasure map envelopes. Find out more about the party, and download the printables at Cottage Industrialist. Here’s another peek at the cuteness:

images from Cottage Industrialist

New Letterpress Cards + Wall Art from Dee & Lala

May 04, 2010 // kristen // 0 replies

I recently popped into Dee & Lala’s shop and had to scold myself for not dropping in sooner. They have so many cute, new to me letterpress cards, and I’m such a fan of their graphic, modern style. Plus, they have screen printed wall art (above) now, too! Get ready for some peacock and balloon-filled eye candy from Dee & Lala:

images from Dee & Lala

Nonpareil #3

May 03, 2010 // kristen // 1 replies

Maddy and I launched issue number three of Nonpareil Magazine late last week, and I can’t get over all of the gorgeousness housed within its (virtual) pages. If you’re looking to be inspired and to make some kickin’ crafts, wedding-centric or not, then this one’s a must see. Lots of lovely, free printables — favor boxes, medallions, decorative paper cones, cookie envelopes and recipe cards — as well as unique craft ideas for weddings and beyond. Here’s a peek at what you’ll find in the issue:

images from their respective owners

New Advertiser : Lettergirl

May 03, 2010 // kristen // 0 replies

I’m so pleased to welcome Paper Crave’s newest advertiser, Lettergirl. I first swooned over Gina’s hand lettering / calligraphy work early last year and am still completely taken with her lineup of lovely lettered goodies. Lettergirl’s custom stamps feature a number of different styles of hand lettering, and I’m excited to see that she’s offering super cute, customized gift tag stamps, in addition to her lineup of custom address stamps. You can check out the entire line here.

images from Lettergirl