October 2, 2013 – 7:00 am
Moontree Letterpress designer/printer Rebecca Kutys consistently turns out simple yet impeccable letterpress work from her studio in Bucks County, PA. The details in Rebecca’s designs shine thanks to all of the white space. As an avid follower of the Moontree Letterpress blog (and Twitter, and Instagram: I’ve gone “all in”), my personal favorite is the Arborteum Collection and […]
September 25, 2013 – 7:00 am
With a vintage feel, utilitarian design, and a range that offers a notebook for every pocket, there’s lots to love about Pocket Dept. notebooks. Designed in collaboration with the Brooklyn Art Library, I’m especially fond of the messenger envelope packaging for the full set (“pocket pack”). A clever detail. Available through Princeton Architectural Press/Chronicle Books. […]
August 28, 2013 – 7:00 am
Artist Atsuko Yukawa’s line of “Tobidustry” pop-up bird cards is simply amazing. Like mini works of art, each “Tobidustry” card front features an illustrated bird. Once the card is opened, an enchanting pop-up scene of the bird is revealed. Slip into the accompanying white translucent envelope for mailing or safe-keeping. Discovered while perusing the marvelous online […]
August 21, 2013 – 7:00 am
As I adore the look and charm of wax seals, I would love to figure out a to incorporate one into my simplepretty branding. These sweet French school-inspired rubber stamps from Austin Press fit my aesthetic, and of course, I love the packaging. Wondering: do you think the sizing will work with wax? (Also: will I […]
California-based printer/designer Heather Mitchell is a repository of all things letterpress. Her business, Just Vandy, turns out meticulously crafted paper goods*, and for those of you who are eager to learn more about letterpress and its printers/teachers/designers, don’t miss Heather’s beautiful book, The Vandercook 100. A compendium of 100 artists who use Vandercook presses, the […]
