It’s been awhile since I featured anything wedding-related, so I’ve been on the lookout. And as a huge fan of all things Hammerpress produces, this project seemed just perfect to showcase. This gorgeous suite was designed for the owner of…
This beautiful Holiday “gift pack”, which includes 3 cards, gift tags, postcards and an ornament, was conceptualized, illustrated designed and printed all by Lauren Bowles and her team at Birdsong Gregory. Beautiful work.
I have a huge sweet tooth, so well-done branding for any dessert-related product is hard for me to resist. Case in point: Swoon, a custom sugar cookie maker, which now has a fresh new look courtesy of Kansas City’s Meers…
Cast Iron Design Company, a relatively new two-man shop, has just launched their complete website. There’s lots of great work to be seen, but I was especially drawn to this quietly modern branding project for artist Liz Miller. Cast Iron…
Colle + McVoy has just released the 2011 version of he All-set Card Set, a set of eight letterpressed cards that has you covered for an entire year of major holidays. Not only are they beautifully designed, but the proceeds…
As a child of the 80s, this new set of mix tape letterpress cards by Lulu Dee is right up my alley. Each of the five cards feature an instantly recognizable song lyric in their signature illustration style. Check them…
I look forward to the Studio on Fire letterpress calendar every year, and this year’s version does not disappoint. For 2012, they’ve employed the stellar illustration skills of Missy Austin, Brian Gunderson, Dipped in Acid, Jolby and Tuesday Bassen to bring to…
Check out this gorgeous announcement that Greg Christman designed to celebrate the birth of his son Oliver (love that name!). The lyric he chose to use is so perfect for a birth announcement, and I love the mint green color—so…
Alfonso is a typeface that was developed by Mark McCormick during his time in the type@cooper program. It’s not yet available for purchase, but as soon as it is released I will be sure to let you know.
Friends with Benefits is a collaborative project in printmaking run by Baltimore-based printer Erin Wallace. The inaugural collection, Piles, features a series of 5″x7″letterpress prints by seven different artists including Andrew Neyer, Sam Alden, Jen Mussari, John Chae, Jordan Bernier, Alyssa…
Just when I thought they couldn’t get any better, Nick Sambrato of Mama’s Sauce came up with a way to revolutionize our letterpress printing options. Using a salvaged 1921 C&P, he came up with a way to modify the press…
I’m loving these sweet and simple letterpress stationery designs by Meg Gleason. More details can be found on Flickr.
This lovely promotional poster was designed by Jose Ortiz and letterpress printed by Peter Kruty Editions.
I’m really loving the minimalist letterpress goods from San Francisco-based shop, In Haus Press.
These lovely vintage-inspired business cards—printed by done Blush Publishing—were designed by Cutter and Savage, a creative organization who may or may not have a long and storied past—you decide.
This playful postcard, with it’s simple design and cheeky copy, was created by United Creatives, and lovingly printed by Blush Publishing.
I am absolutely loving these wedding invitations created by Three Steps Ahead. Each poster style invitation was letterpressed using antique wood and metal type and hand-inked to create a variety of vibrant colorways. Amazing! You can read many more details…
Menus for Chez Panisse is an essential book for anyone who loves the art of letterpress. The book chronicles the artistic relationship between Alice Waters, the founder of Berkeley, California’s Chez Panisse, and artist Patricia Curtan, who began hand-printing the…
