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One Month with Elijah.

noreply@blogger.com (Kim) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:33:00 +0000

Elijah is one month old!

And this is how he really feels. Hehe.

What a life changing month it has been! We are starting to get a little more sleep these days, but am anxiously awaiting the nights when the sleep stretches are a bit longer! Lately, I've been able to slip in a little bit of work between feedings and diaper changes, which has been great as I try to stay on top of prep work for the National Stationery Show in May. I'm so excited that Elijah will be joining us this year at the show. Can't wait to show him around the city!

Introducing Elijah Everett.

noreply@blogger.com (Kim) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:41:00 +0000

We couldn't be happier to introduce the newest addition to our family. Meet Elijah Everett...

Elijah arrived on January 20th at 6:12 am. These newborn photos were taken 10 days after he was born by the extremely talented Jen Broderick. Jen was so wonderful to work with. I was simply amazed by her patience and devotion in getting Elijah positioned in just the perfect way for that perfect shot.
Can't believe it, but in just a few days we will be celebrating that Elijah is one month old!

Paper Lovely & BHLDN!

noreply@blogger.com (Kim) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:16:00 +0000

{image via BHLDN}

I'm so excited to share that our xoxo cards are now available at BHLDN! Just in time for Valentine's day or any other day you wish to pass along a hug and a kiss. I feel so honored to be a part of such an amazing collection of products.

20% off SALE! Monogram Letterpress Notes

noreply@blogger.com (Kim) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:09:00 +0000

Now available in the shop--our new line of monogram letterpress notes! Receive 20% off your purchase now through December 16th with the coupon code JINGLE20 at checkout. What a perfect solution to all your last minute gifts! Order by Friday, December 16th and receive in time for Christmas. Happy shopping!

A Special Delivery!

noreply@blogger.com (Kim) — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:44:00 +0000

I am so happy to announce that a special delivery is on its way! My husband Brad and I are expecting a new little addition to our family on February 1st! Coming up quite soon, actually! I've been meaning to create a blog post to announce the exciting news for quite sometime, but week after week has passed me by, and now I am at 32 weeks along! We are waiting to find out the gender, which has been quite a fun experience, although it did require a little persuasion on my husband's behalf.

The baby room is coming along, although there is definitely more work to do. A couple of weeks ago, my mom, my best friend, and I went on a hunt for a vintage dresser. We ended up going to 14 thrift shops, and finally found a winner after much perseverance. The dresser currently resides in my parents' garage where my mom is giving it a makeover. I will definitely share pictures as we make progress on the baby room!

New 2011 Holiday Cards Are Here!

noreply@blogger.com (Kim) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:46:00 +0000

We have a brand new collection of Holiday goodies to share! Be sure to check out the Paper Lovely shop and get a head start on your holiday cards this year. Sign up for our mailing list located on the sidebar of this blog and receive a special discount code to use before Friday, November 11th!

Apple Pickin'

noreply@blogger.com (Kim) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:52:00 +0000

In true fall fashion, some friends and I took a little road trip to the apple orchard this weekend. It was the prettiest day for apple picking. Crisp blue sky. Plenty of sunshine. The perfect fall day. I made sure I took full advantage of all the orchard had to offer--namely it's delicious food. I indulged in some warm, fresh kettle corn, an apple fritter treat, and of course, I just had to have an apple right from the tree.

A Kansas City Weekend

noreply@blogger.com (Kim) — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:34:00 +0000

My family and I spent the weekend in Kansas City and what a beautiful weekend it was! Minus a little bit of rain on Friday, it was mostly pure blue sky and fantastic weather. Our main purpose was to catch up with my brother, Kevin, who works for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and was in town to play the Chiefs. Besides rooting on the Bucs and visiting with Kevin, we were able to slip in a little shopping as well. (You can see a little peek of my mom with the evidence in the bottom left picture. hehe).

Tomato Sandwich

noreply@blogger.com (Kim) — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 13:00:00 +0000

I'm kinda obsessed with tomatoes right now. They just started popping up in my garden and since last year was such a bust, I'm really making it up for it this year! I made myself a tomato sandwich yesterday afternoon and it was just delicious. A few slices of a freshly picked tomato, a sprinkle of pepper and oregano, and just a little bit of spread (I'm a Miracle Whip gal myself). Such a tasty treat.

Letterpress at the Farmer's Market

noreply@blogger.com (Kim) — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:00:00 +0000

I just finished up my last Farmer's Market this season and boy was it a hot one! The weather didn't exactly cooperate this year as we set up our booth in rain the first two Saturdays and endured the heat in the last three, but it still was a fun time. Since my products are all sold online or in retail stores that are not my own, I rarely get to see people's reactions to my designs. It is so fun to hear feedback regarding the various stationery designs and see which are customers' favorites!

War On Ugly Custom Business Cards

noreply@blogger.com (Kim) — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:04:00 +0000

Since we're on the chipboard topic, I thought I'd share another project I just completed using chipboard. These business cards were created for a beauty salon in Australia called War on Ugly. The client provided the illustration of the two girls, and I was in charge of the layout design and letterpress printing. The idea was to show what services the salon could perform by showing a gal pre-salon on the front of the card and post-salon on the back. Such a fun project!

To request an estimate for your own custom business cards email me at kimburks@paper-lovely.com

Jo+Greg Couple's Shower

noreply@blogger.com (Kim) — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:37:00 +0000

I helped host a couple's shower for my friends Joanna and Greg over the weekend and I think it turned out quite well! The theme was an outdoor picnic, and although it was about 90 degrees outside, guests seemed to enjoy themselves bouncing back and forth between the air conditioning and the heat.

I was also in charge of designing and printing the letterpress invitations for the event. I used a super thick 40pt kraft board to portray more of a casual, picnic-y feel, and paired it with a bright red envelope for a nice contrast.

{Dinner Time} Indian Chicken

noreply@blogger.com (Kim) — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:30:00 +0000

I tried my hand at Indian food the other night, and it actually didn't turn out too bad! I just love all of the spices and aromas that make up the dish. So very tasty. There definitely is a lingering aroma in the house, but well worth it.

Hoping to catch a few fireworks this weekend as I hang out with family and friends. Should be a great weekend! Happy Fourth to you!

Custom Illustrated Letterpress Business Cards

noreply@blogger.com (Kim) — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:45:00 +0000

I illustrated and printed these custom business cards for Danielle just before I left for the National Stationery show in May. I just love working on custom projects, and this one was no different. It's always so fun and rewarding to see your design brought to life on paper. Check out Danielle's beautiful blog here.

Visit the shop to get a set of your own custom cards!

Giveaway! Letterpress Coasters

noreply@blogger.com (Kim) — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:03:00 +0000

Summer is right around the corner which means it's time to for grilling, outdoor get-togethers and kicking back with an ice cold beverage. To compliment your summer bbq, I am giving away a set of 12 of my new assorted letterpress coasters.

To enter, leave a comment below telling me about one of your favorite summer beverages or foods. For up to 3 additional entries...
1. Blog, twitter, or facebook about this giveaway or the Paper Lovely shop and leave a link in the comments here.
2. Sign up for the Paper Lovely mailing list.
3. Subscribe to the Paper Lovely blog.

~~Entries will be accepted until Midnight, Friday, June 17th. I will randomly select a winner on Monday, June 20th.~~

Congrats to Burlap + Blue on winning this set of letterpress coasters! Thank you so much to everyone who participated! It was so much fun to read about everyone's favorite summer treats!

Lamby Baby Shower

noreply@blogger.com (Kim) — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:17:00 +0000

I had the honor of helping to host a baby shower for my best friend, Sallie, last weekend and finally have some pictures to share! The theme of the shower was all about lambs. Such a fun theme to work with. I had so much fun designing and printing the letterpress invitations as well as the little lamb pasture to house the beverages. Sallie's sister-in-law created an amazing diaper cake that turned out so cute! Can't wait to meet this little babe!

Be sure to check in tomorrow when I will be announcing a fun summer giveaway!

Summer Fresh.

noreply@blogger.com (Kim) — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:23:00 +0000

I simply love this time of year. The abundance of sunshine, blue skies, and fresh flowers make me smile. I become so inspired to eat fresh, healthy foods, made easier by the opening of farmer's markets around the area. I have the garden planted and ready to go with tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, and peas. Can't wait until I can add them to my plate!

New Letterpress Coasters!

noreply@blogger.com (Kim) — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:15:00 +0000

Brand new letterpress coasters are now available in the shop! These guys made their debut at the National Stationery Show, and are now ready for your table. Perfect for summer bbqs, book clubs, or a gathering with friends. Available in sets of 10 and an assorted set of 12.

Snaps from New York

noreply@blogger.com (Kim) — Wed, 25 May 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Greenwich Village

Central Park

Radio City Music Hall

Above are a few photos of our time in New York outside of the walls of the Javitz center (where the stationery show was held). My husband, mom, and I were able to stay a couple of days after the show to dabble around one of my favorite cities. While it did rain and rain...and rain some more, we didn't let put a damper on our plans. Armed with our umbrellas, we combed pretty much the entire borough while discovering little cafes, boutiques and pretty landscapes along the way.

National Stationery Show 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Kim) — Mon, 23 May 2011 14:38:00 +0000

It's my first week back from the National Stationery Show and I have a brand new list of things to do. I had such a great time at the show. It really was a fantastic experience. For my first time at the show, I exhibited with the Ladies of Letterpress—such a wonderful group to work with. It was so great meeting my fellow Ladies of Letterpress booth mates as well as other letterpress printers from across the country. I can't wait to go back next year!

Thanks to Nole from Oh So Beautiful Paper for showcasing our booth! (found here).

Freshly Pressed Cards and a Sparkly New Website!

noreply@blogger.com (Kim) — Mon, 02 May 2011 18:15:00 +0000

I can't believe it's finally done. I've been hard at work over the past few months creating new products, revamping my old product photos, and making over my website, and it's finally ready to share! I am pleased to present my new Paper Lovely website. I needed a way to include both my design services as well as my letterpress offerings all in one place, so the site needed to be overhauled to incorporate both of these services in a clean and organized manner.

Also launching today are my new letterpress cards for spring/summer 2011. The new lineup can be found on my website, which has links pointing to my etsy shop. Please do stop by and take a look around!

Time to play?

noreply@blogger.com (Kim) — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:30:00 +0000

That's Elmer. He's looking up at me wondering when his mom will take a break and play with him for a bit. I have to admit, the amount of attention he is receiving has been greatly diminished over the past few weeks as I continue to get ready for the National Stationery Show. Poor guy. We were able to squeeze in a walk today, so that gave him a little extra bounce in his step. Less than 5 weeks to go!

around the studio...

noreply@blogger.com (Kim) — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:30:00 +0000

Yikes. That's one heck of a mess. I've really been kicking it in gear these past few weeks trying to get ready for the National Stationery Show in May. Oh gosh. May. As in next month May. Eeee! Actually, after last week's progress, I am feeling pretty good about my current state. I made great strides in creating my press kit, wholesale catalog, business cards, and also in updating my website...and have somehow managed to stay on top of my client projects as well. I'm so excited to be joining forces with the rest of my group, the Ladies of Letterpress, in booths 2362, 2364, 2366 and 2368. If you're attending the show, come visit us!

I still have many things to accomplish before the show, but plan on taking it one day at a time. Hopefully, I'll have a nice and clean "after" picture of the studio to share soon!

Letterpress Business Cards

noreply@blogger.com (Kim) — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 14:42:00 +0000

Just finished up these custom business cards for a new blog called Return to Sunday Supper. Susie wanted her card to include a whisk with a heart to represent the purpose of her blog...to inspire families to gather together for dinner and share both their lives and good food.

If you would like your own set of custom letterpress business cards, feel free to contact me at kimburks@paper-lovely.com for an estimate!

Custom Baby Feet Stationery

noreply@blogger.com (Kim) — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 12:30:00 +0000

Macy's mother, Adrienne, got in touch with me not too long ago looking for cards she could use as thank you notes for all of the wonderful baby gifts she received. I illustrated these baby feet for her and printed them on thick, 300gsm Crane paper. And of course, the thank you notes wouldn't be complete without matching pink envelopes!