plantable invitation – Taylor and Whitney
This handmade wedding invitation represents a collaboration between a fine press and groom/designer Taylor Gorman. Taylor brought the designs and an antique dictionary while we brought the materials, connections and quite a bit of labor to the project. The couple...
we’ll miss you…
Life deserves to be celebrated. I've never been to a memorial service more joyous than Dr. Taxdal's. I was honored to be a part of the celebration of this physician's life and legacy. The best part of a fine press' focus on event stationery is our placement smack...
calling card – @TweetinTams
- My friend, Tammy Wright, approached me about creating a social media calling card for her. She's brought the cycle chic movement to our little town and wanted a card that reflected the more social nature of her project. The cycle chic movement is about remaining...
a dog day at the park
- The idea for this came from a friend who's getting a tattoo of his black and white pugs. We carried the pair of Boston Terriers to the outside of the envelope, with one showing on either side. If you'd like to celebrate your dog's birthday (or anyone else's, for...
sneak peak | what we’re working on
Here's a tiny peak at a couple projects we're working on at a fine press. Canines Parker & Dexter are celebrating a birthday. Some friends of ours are hosting a "Pedal in Plaid" (kinda like a tweed ride) in Lakeland, Florida and they needed a poster.
state of the art | blindpress
State of the Art is our not-so-regular series where we highlight the work of those in our industry who knock our socks off. We are proud to be part of such a vibrant, creative industry and strive to create work as excellent as that which we highlight here. Blindpress...
out of the shop | mama’s sauce
Out of the Shop is our chance to move outside our four walls and into our friends’ lives for just a moment, highlighting the work of the amazing photographers, planners, musicians, artists, and rapscallions that inspire us. I passed Mama's Sauce no less than four...
letterpress down under
I absolutely love the ampersand print done by Bespoke Press, based out of Brisbane. Imagine my delight when they posted this short video of their shop! Go check them out to see this and more amazing letterpress work.
gold tomatoes!
Holy cow! I saw this on Design Fetish - an edible gold/silver spray paint. Maybe now I'll eat my vegetables. The wheels are already turning as to a food-based invitation that can utilize this amazing product. Unfortunately, the manufacturer says they're currently...
a typographic popup book
So, I've been posting a lot of videos lately...it's just a phase. I want one of these very badly.
an aural history of the typewriter
Check out this great video of Michael Winslow (of Police Academy fame) working his way through the sounds of the typewriter. It's 20 minutes of typoaural cool.
§ections and bullets
§ Paper Stunning bank note jewelry from Design Fetish Wood as paper in these nautical invites § Print For Print Only featured this super rad butterfly knife poster Awesome Chicago invitations from Starshaped on OSBP § Photos The iPad, the hangers - this wedding is...
what are you reading?
I've been reading a lot lately. No, not the Twilight series. I've never been a big fan of fiction (though the classics can be great), but I can down a great work of non-fiction like a gallon of Publix sweet tea. As a fine press grows and becomes more like the vision...
how did i miss coco & igor?
Being such a fan of both the glamour of the roaring 20's (love me some Art Deco) and early 20th century Art music (you know, before it got all academic), I have a feeling I'd really enjoy this movie. Have any of you seen it?
save the dates
Save the Dates are an important aspect of any destination or multi-day wedding. They're also important if a substantial portion of your guestlist will be travelling to your local wedding. There's all sorts of advice about save the dates available and some of it is...
a little inspiration
Last night I had a friend sent a quick message about a project she'd like to get moving on and my mind immediately went to these images. We didn't discuss if bicycles (or penny farthings) would play a part; that's just the first thing you'd think of when you think of...
a sneak peak | client sketch
This is the sketch I got from a client on a project we're currently working on. I made sure to crop it so as not to give much of anything away. This is going to be a very fun project!
state of the art | quilling
State of the Art is our not-so-regular series where we highlight the work of those in our industry who knock our socks off. We are proud to be part of such a vibrant, creative industry and strive to create work as excellent as that which we highlight here. Quilling...
the Dowdys | elopement announcement
The Dowdys were looking for a fun way to announce their elopement (and new address) to family and friends. We decided to narrate the story of their relationship up to the big day, each milestone accompanied by an icon. We were thrilled with the job Jazy Rain did...
out of the shop | indie atlantic
Out of the Shop is our chance to move outside our four walls and into our friends’ lives for just a moment, highlighting the work of the amazing photographers, planners, musicians, artists, and rapscallions that inspire us. I met brothers-in-law Andy McEntire and Matt...
the national stationery show | what we missed
If you, like me, missed the National Stationery Show in New York last week, you clearly missed some amazing products and people! I've spent the last week living vicariously through the amazing posts of several wonderful blogs and wanted to share them with you....