A Dingbat Valentine

We've seen a LOT of great Valentine's Day cards this year and we don't like to play favorites.  But these great cards from Idaho's Dingbat Press are the ones our significant others will be receiving this year.  From the geek-chic Star Trek/Star Wars cards to the "Love Goes On and On" we're eating what Adrienne's cooking.  

The card aboe is printed on Arturo Celadon.  Check out her use of some of the other Arturo colors here.

Another awesome letterpress video

Seems like anyone who's anyone is making a video these days.  This one's pretty special.  Stick around for the closing credits.

Upside Down, Left To Right: A Letterpress Film from Danny Cooke on Vimeo.

Letterpress Necklaces

Amazing what you can find online on a snowy day.  Check out these necklaces made from vintage letterpress type by Vancouver designed GwenDelicious.

Cards, cards, cards

After doing more cutting orders in December than in the previous six months combined, we decided to make it faster and more inexpensive for you to get pre-cut cards.  Starting this month we're now offering Lettra 300gsm cards in A2 and A6 sizes as stock items.  No more waiting, no more cutting charges.

Anything else you'd like to see us stock?  Let us know.

History of the Wedding Invitation

Olivia Nicholas put together this great comprehensive history of the wedding invitation for Graphic-Design.com.  Always good to know where we came from to figure out how we got here.  Great read.

Austin Press

Our friends at Bay Area design studio Austin Press just launched their online store.  Their cards are favorites of ours (and not just because many of them are printed on Rising Museum Board...)  Treat yourself and check them out.

In their words:

Austin Press is a small letterpress and design studio where magic happens! Located in the historic Pier 70 shipyard of San Francisco, AP is surrounded by the industrial maritime past, the bay, feral cats, and contemporary artisans. Inspired by the craftsmanship of days gone by, AP prints all pieces on a
19th century old-style press. Where elegance meets function. Each print is hand fed to create a unique impression. Image, text, and ink on beautiful paper.

AP aesthetic is informed by rare books and turn of the century ephemera. Or any curious, small object that conveys a sense of beauty.