Sunday Stroll with Etsy

               
                   
I love love love these “Notes to Grow On” letterpress cards/seed packets from Lizard Press.  Lizard Press only has limited edition press runs, so you know you’re getting one-of-a-kind piece.  Not only do you get a frameable illustration, you can choose your favorite herb and plant some for your home.  Plus, the paper is [...]

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All-in-One

                   
Have trouble sending out cards? Hate going to the local paperie to find the perfect sentiment?  (ok, maybe not this group, but you know someone who does).  You may want to pick up Cardstock by Set Editions.   Cardstock contains 40 of the most useful cards for the year – birthday, mother’s day, father’s day, valentine’s day, etc.  And, Set Editions [...]

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Etsy Craft Mafiosa Weekend

These Craft Mafias are out of control!  I’ve been doing research all week, and more than anything wish I could go back to the states to hit up some of the amazing craft fairs and events going on all over the place…Here are some of my favorite finds from various Craft Mafia members…and if you’re looking [...]

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Crazy Etsy Gocco Weekend

What a dilemma…Etsy is just chock full of Gocco and I couldn’t choose just one designer…here’s a semi-condensed glimpse into what people can create from this little, people-powered machine…
                   
                                mix-tape by heatherjeany
                         
                           Kokeshi card by Blue Snail Papers
                  
                                Hola! by Juniper Berry
                         
                                  Two Bikes by Supastarr
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Gocco Your Socks Off

                    
When I started this blog, I thought letterpress printing was the only way to produce original, beautiful designs on paper (ok, screening is pretty cool too).  Then I found Gocco – sounds like the name of a large lizard, no?  Gocco is actually an amazing, compact, totally self contained full color printing system invented [...]

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Sunday Stroll with Etsy

                
              
In keeping with my recycled paper theme this week, my search through Etsy led me to Blossom Creations, a Brisbane, Australia-based woman who quit her job to study graphic design and start her own stylish sustainable products company.  Along with placemats, napkins, and other accessories, Blossom Creations also has these adorable [...]

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Write Responsibly

The worldwide Live Earth concerts are tomorrow – 7.7.07 – so I’d like to show off some awesome letterpress that are also environmentally friendly.  The most fun one I’ve found is Seltzer Goods, an Astoria, Queens-based company who use custom made paper that’s “thick, luxurious and best of all, 100% post-consumer recycled. We print using [...]

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Happy 4th!

          
Since I live in a far-away place, my kids will be going to school on July 4th.  We will be missing our annual barbeque and beach fireworks, but I’ll be sure to make some cupcakes to celebrate.  I hope they come out as yummy looking at these beautiful cards from Creative Apples.  Based out [...]

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Sunday Stroll With Etsy

                     
We’ve had some sickies in the house this past week, so I thought my Sunday Etsy stroll would focus on the all important get well card. This card comes from Letterary Press, out of Portland (Oregon or Maine, I’m not sure). What I love about these cards are the uniqueness of bringing ordinary [...]

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Woof

       
I spoke with a close friend today, and she gave me inspiration for today’s post.  She’s a new mom – ok, to a puppy – and has been engaging in some very mommy-like activities…playdates, swim lessons, etc.  It reminded me not to forget how much people love their pets as much as their kids!  So, [...]

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