New in Store: thank you note cards

Just posted in my Etsy shop are these great thank you cards! They are flat note cards printed on 110lbs cotton paper. Anyone and everyone would be thrilled to receive these gorgeous cards as gift or of course with a heartfelt hand written thank you. Different colors are available, so email me if you have a request!

Is it that time of year already?

Although it's 22 degrees outside, the grass is green and the leaves are still on the trees, 'tis the season I like to start working on holiday cards! In the spirit of the upcoming season I thought I would share these vintage holiday ads. My oh my have things changed!

letterpress curiosity workshop

While I write this post, out of the corner of my eye I see the perfect spot to but my letterpress machine… no I don’t own one, not yet anyways, but any successful person will agree that the first step to achievement is visualization. Although I’ve been infatuated with letterpress printed stationery for some time, I never really thought seriously about owning my own press. Well, that changed after my wonderful Letterpress Curiosity Workshop with Tanya @ Snap and Tumble. I signed up for the workshop hoping to gain a more complete understanding of the technique and process. I loved everything about the workshop. Mixing colours setting type by hand (I enjoyed that more than I thought I would) I even enjoyed the repetitive motion of running the press. I was so consumed by the process that I didn’t touch my homemade white chocolate macadamia nut cookie (courtesy of Tanya) until mt drive home.

Yes, I made a few mistakes, but I never once felt defeated or frustrated. I LOVE letterpress printing and I’m grateful to Tanya for the experience and her willingness to share her expertise. I only wish the workshop lasted longer!

This is what I made at the workshop!