Archive for the ‘cards’ tag
Paper Source Goodness
So I think I’ve fallen in love with the store Paper Source, and since they aren’t in Arizona (fingers crossed that maybe someday they will be), I have to explore their options strictly online. But don’t worry, I have already started shopping. Some of my favs are…
…These 2 calendars…
The first one can be re-used as a file folder or pillow box. Thanks to the templates printed on the back. The second has quotes, which I am always a sucker for.
…And some of the best wrapping paper I’ve ever seen… which could totally be used in traditional or non-traditional ways, including lining simple white frames or a tray you picked up at your last thrift store excursion.
Happy Shopping!
Three Potato Four Paper Packs
I don’t feel very creative today. Do you ever have days like that? I feel totally unmotivated and slightly incoherent. So, that should make for a fun blog post, right? Anyway, when I do feel inventive again, I intend to purchase this.
I mean, I love typography and graphic elements in any form, i.e. decorating, gift wrapping, anything. (See, I could come up with more than two examples if today held any more imagination for me.) Maybe you could help me out, what would you do with such an amazing collection? Inspire me… please.
Oh, and totally check out everything at Three Potato Four. They are incredible!
Feature Post: Birth Announcements
I think it might be safe to say there is a baby boom around me. It feels like every other week I hear about another friend or family member who is “with child”. And now that my little Lyla is moving in to full-on toddler-dom (see: temper tantrums, climbing on EVERYthing, and an upcoming absence of the pacifier), I am anxious to snuggle with these soon-to-be loved ones.
So for those of you who are expecting or close to one who is, I present to you … (drum roll) … birth announcements. Ah, the obligatory piece of mail that proclaims to the world that your little bean is now visible to more than just the ultrasound tech.
With the options online, these declarations of the “miracle of life” can be creative, hip, clever, and stylish. Two of my favorite sites for said purpose are Paper Culture and Minted. See what I mean…
Even as I was typing up this post, I called my sister (who is expecting in September) and told her that I had some sites to show her. She said I could pick out her announcements for Baby Not-Yet-Named. I’m not sure if she was serious, but if she was… Jennifir, here is my choice:
(This one screams my sister.)
Of course it would herald a photo of baby niece what’s-her-name, taken courtesy of my photographer husband, but I digress.
More importantly, which would you choose?
Sticker Stamp Set-Panda
Sticker Stamp Set-Panda - $6.00
From Three Potato Four
Everyone has fond memories of their sticker book collections. Filling blank pages with tiny treasures. These little gems are from japan and come twenty five to a sheet. With simple colorful and fun illustrations they are a lovely set to collect. This one features a cute panda.
Children in Paris – 4 Assorted Collage Cards
Children in Paris – 4 Assorted Collage Cards – $14.25
From Stories Divination
All the nannies have quietly sneaked away with their lovers and all the children are loose in Paris! Where are the parents? Having an espresso with friends… Where is the gendarme? With the nannies, of course!
A set of four of blank 3.5″ x 5″ notecards reproduced from an original collage made with pages of a vintage Paris pocket maps and vintage illustrations, hand-trimmed and mounted with care on luxurious, thick stationary with four deckle edges created in Italy by Cartiere Magnani.
This year, Cartiere Magnani celebrates its 600th birthday. Among their customers have been many of Europe’s reigning families and governments. Other notable customers have included Napoleon Bonaparte, who selected the mill to produce a special watermarked paper for the announcement of his wedding with Maria Luisa D’ Austria. (The original mold is still held at the mill.)
Each card arrives in a clear resealable protective envelope. Lovely to frame, to give with a gift or as a gift itself…
greetings card set
greetings card set – $10.00
From goodEGG Industries
This sweet trio of cards will prepare you for greetings of all sorts.
Printed on a gorgeously heavy 100lb matte cardstock, hand scored & cut. 5.5″ x 4.25″. Comes with a white envelope in a cellophane bag.
Daredevil
Daredevil – $4.50
From Hello Lucky
Front Greeting: Happy Birthday! Have a blast!
Inside Greeting: Blank
Occasions: Birthday
Designer: Hello!Lucky
Singles or Box Sets: Singles
Individual letterpress printed card and matching envelope
Letterpress Birthday Card
Letterpress Birthday Card – $4.50
From Paper Stories
This card is a collaboration between Paper Stories Letterpress and the mega-amazing illustrator, Angela Navarra.
Angela designed the dearest birthday card and we letterpress printed it in two colors onto a 100% cotton, tree free paper using non-petroleum based inks.
We don’t mean to toot our own horn, but we LOVE this card.
Card is A2 size (4.25 x 5.5″ folded) and comes with a coordinating envelope.
Guitars – 25 Blank Mini Notecards
Guitars – 25 Blank Mini Notecards
From Molly on the Rocks
Let them know they rock. Because they do.
Each card is handmade from a vintage book page with a guitar on the front and a jagged edged blank paper
on the inside. They are perfect for an *I Miss You*, *Have a Nice Lunch*, or just a simple *Hello* and are so
small they slip into most everything.
This set includes 25 cards:
5 different guitars – 5 cards of each
Cards Measure 3 1/2″ x 5 1/2″
$5.00
Hello Bike Card – Gocco Printed
Hello Bike Card – Gocco Printed
From two guitars
Single “Hello” Bike Folded Gocco-Printed card. The card is blank on the inside and is made from 100% recycled material. I (screen/Gocco) printed the bike in spring green, then with a second screen, printed the flowers in pink. The inside of the card is blank. It measures 4.25 x 5.5 inches and comes with a brown 100% recycled envelope.
Also available on my site as a 5-pack for only $14.00.
$3.50
