Letterpress Observer

Ampersand ~ Gemma Correll

Editor — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 06:54:25 +0000

Another favorite from UK based Blush°°. This two color ampersand illustration by Gemma Correll is available from Gemma’s Etsy shop. It’s definitely a whimsical beauty!

image credit: Gemma Correll

Pinecone Christmas Card ~ Abigail Borg

Editor — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 04:29:33 +0000

UK based letterpress printer Blush°° produced these absolutely exquisite two-color Christmas cards. Hand drawn by illustrator Abigail Borg, Daphne’s Pinecone represents her first foray into letterpress design.

image credit: Abigail Borg

Art Deco Wedding Invites ~ Bella Figura

Editor — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 09:04:49 +0000

Here’s a clean & classic wedding invitation in an Art Deco style not often seen. Not sure if I like the pewter or bronze version better! Available in one or two color variations. Designed by Elizabeth and David Mandel of Elsas Design and available from Bella Figura Letterpress.

image credit: Bella Figura

Tokketok ~ Oliver Birth Announcement

Editor — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:10:07 +0000

These adorable birth announcements come from Joke Vande Gaer of Tokketok Design & Letterpress in Portland, Oregon. Featuring calligraphy by Cathie Hong and matching liners, they’re custom made to order and available in three different styles.

image credit: Tokketok Design & Letterpress

Hollow Trees Business Cards

Editor — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:37:59 +0000

Lilikoi Design produced these crisp business cards for web-app design firm Hollow Trees of Venice, California. Two color front with a gray varnish on the reverse and die-cut corners.

image credit: Lilikoi Design + Letterpress

Cherry Blossom Wedding Invitations

Editor — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:10:07 +0000

In a field flooded with baroque flourishes and damask patterns, its refreshing to come upon something a little different. Ajalon Printing & Design has produced these lovely cherry blossom wedding invitations reminiscent of sumi-e ink paintings. We love the added depth produced by the half-tone flowers.

image credit: Invitations by Ajalon Printing & Design

Jana Morgan Photography Business Cards

Editor — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 02:44:42 +0000

We spotted these business cards today for Jana Morgan Photography. Being the fans of the blind deboss that we are, they had to go up on the site. Printed by Miemiko Atelier of Oahu, Hawaii. Simple and effective. Lovely card, Jana!

image credit: Jana Morgan Photography

Chandler Lane Paper Houses

Editor — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 03:31:26 +0000

These cute little house kits are brought to you by Beth Snyder of 1canoe2 and stitch.rip.repeat.

image credit: 1canoe2

Baby Elephant Birth Announcement

Editor — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:23:25 +0000

Rachele at Richie Design created these adorable two color birth announcement & photo cards.

photo credit: Richie Design

Cleveland Museum of Natural History

Editor — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:15:06 +0000

Dick & Jane Letterpress Co. produced this exquisite presentation jacket for the Cleveland Museum of Natural History’s exhibit master plan. Plenty of white space surrounds a crisp black impression.

photo credits: Dick & Jane Letterpress Co., St. Paul, Minnesota, USA