inside the studio

 

learning to letterpress at window pane press

letterpress printing: this is just the begining

oh, the letterpress printing class i took a few weekends ago was so so fun! i was excited to get these pictures back because they really do capture the grit, the beauty, and the organization that is behind this wonderful art form. i have another whole roll of film i shot in this studio, so get ready for more letterpress printing fun.

happy monday.

letter press inspiration

 

photo from my grandparent's collection. the letters combine to make their children's initials.

this weekend i am taking a two-day letterpress printing workshop. to celebrate my excitement, i want to share some letter press and bookmaking inspiration.

a great post from heartfish blog showing how she made her live what you love print

heather smith jones' vander press

and check out these seriously awesome videos. seriously. 

take the time to watch them. their awesome.

 letterpress coasters by repeat press, video by quarter productions (found via pistachio press, another inspiring letterpress printer)

the complex of all these, by january press

catching up on coorespondences

i have a weakness. it's pretty and small and collectible and very useful. it's stationary.
what is it about a set of cards that makes me swoon?
today, i sat down and wrote a lot of notes. it felt good. i know it won't be instantaneously that my friends receive my note, but when it arrives at their door i hope they'll feel a little rush of surprise and excitement. i also hope that they will smile to themselves when they open the envelope and see the little piece of art i sent to them with my handwriting and special note inside. snail mail, you are worth the wait.

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stationary shown above:
photo 1. polaroid notes, by jen altman
photo 2. floral heart card, by rifle paper co.
photo 3. le foret, by lisa congdon

other stationary i love:
1. reprodepot folk and flora notecard book
2. index card postcards by ilfant press
3. flower silhouettes by annacote
4. the card society by mav
5. the ocean set notecards by me