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Funny Letterpress Cards for the Lovestruck



The last time we wrote about Sapling Press, we introduced you to their hilarious hypothetical letters. Being that it's Valentine's Day today, we though it was only appropriate to feature their other sets which include a "We go together like..." series and an "I love you like..."…

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Added by alice on February 14, 2012 at 8:30am — 1 Comment

Beautifully Shot Short Film About the Art of Letterpress



Filmmaker Danny Cooke has just released a beautifully shot documentary about the art of letterpress. Called Upside Down, Left To Right: A Letterpress Film, it gives us an inside look at one of the few remaining movable-type printing workshops in the UK, at Plymouth University.

When we asked Cooke why he created it, he told us this. "I sat outside the letterpress workshop on…

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Added by alice on January 28, 2012 at 10:00am — No Comments

Funny stationery and more from Renegade Craft Fair





The Renegade Craft Fair is a multi-city tour featuring great artists and quirky finds for every taste. Think of it as the street fair version of shopping at Etsy.com.



One of my many faves from the Chicago show was this ribald and tongue-in-cheek letterpress company. While their greetings might not be perfect for everyone (read:… Continue

Added by Cori Mozilo on September 22, 2009 at 9:00am — 2 Comments

Bumpin' Boombox and Mix Tape Wedding Invitations (5 Photos)

Absolutely love this Boombox and Mix Tape themed wedding invitation set designed by Adam Ramerth and printed by Studio On Fire. First, love the retro color… Continue

Added by alice on April 7, 2009 at 11:30am — 2 Comments

The Prettiest 2009 Desk Calendar

There's something strikingly simple but beautiful about this desk calendar. For the one friend at work who's all about design, this would make the perfect gift.



Six designers, three Asian restaurants, twelve crumpled fortunes, twenty-four crossed fingers and one letterpress.



The first annual redblackbrown calendar was printed using a vandercook proof press on teton tiara warm white cardstock (a lovely, textured ivory paper). Each… Continue

Added by alice on December 18, 2008 at 2:00pm — 1 Comment

Fancy Letterpress with an Acerbic Twist: Old Tom Foolery Cards

I never knew about the beauty of letterpress until I was looking for wedding invitations. I just love these cards because they're pretty without been sappy. Playful and fun without being too over-the-top, these cards are sure to make even the grumpiest person crack a smile. $4.50 each.…

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Added by alice on October 14, 2008 at 10:00am — 2 Comments

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