New Sponsor : Elum Designs

August 06, 2009 // kristen // 1 replies

I’m so pleased to welcome Paper Crave’s newest sponsor, Elum Designs, whose work really needs no introduction around here because I know how many of you, including myself, are big fans. Elum’s elegant, modern letterpress work is stellar, from ready to order and custom letterpress wedding and social event invitations to holiday cards, business cards, journals, and social correspondence sets. You can see everything that Elum has available over here.

images from Elum Designs

Pretty Packaging by Pikku at Purl

August 05, 2009 // kristen // 6 replies

Purl Soho is one of my favorite online haunts for pretty fabric, notions, and patterns, and their presentation is always top notch, so I wasn’t surprised to see that they’ve added beautiful gift packaging options for orders. I immediately recognized Pikku’s gorgeous modern gift wrap and gift tags and think that this is a fantastic match! If you’re looking for gifts for crafty friends, why not add some lovely paper to the mix?

images from Purl Soho

Benja Harney

August 05, 2009 // kristen // 2 replies

I was first introduced to the work of paper engineer, Benja Harney, earlier this year and can’t believe that I didn’t say anything then, but I spotted Benja’s work again on Share Some Candy the other day and was reminded that I absolutely needed to feature Benja’s work! Benja’s paper sculpture and editorial work are simply phenomenal. You can see a taste below, and you can also check it out at Benja’s Flickr and blog.

images from Benja Harney

New Sponsor : Peach Prints

August 05, 2009 // kristen // 0 replies

Please welcome Paper Crave’s newest sponsor, Peach Prints, creators of cute party and event invitations, as well as some rockin’ party pinatas! You can see more from Peach Prints here, and you can purchase invitations from their line at their Etsy shop.

image from Peach Prints

Business Card Eye Candy

August 04, 2009 // kristen // 1 replies

There have been so many unique, elegant, fun, well, just plain awesome business card designs popping up lately that I just had to share a few of my favorites. Get ready for the eye candy!

Denim + Letterpress business cards for fashion designer Kiya Babzani by Fresh Impression

Ultra elegant business cards for photographer Lisa Lefkowitz by Collective Lines (via Hello! Lucky)

Awesomely creative business cards, designed by and for Parliament Design and printed by Pinball Publishing.

Fantastic rubber stamp work by Sassen Design (via FPO)

Cheeky and unique “letterpress ninja” business cards by and for Studio on Fire.

Great pattern design and palette for Lucky Cat, designed by LovelyMPLS and printed by Studio on Fire

images from their respective owners