<p>In my mind, the whole profanity trend started off a few years back with an odd swear word strategically placed here or there — but has grown into a thundering cacophony of letterpressed, foiled and cursive cursing.</p>
<p>But don&#8217;t take my word for it — consider the evidence from these makers who have integrated cussing into their very business model, with very professional (and might I add effective) results. Before I get started here though, I should note: If salty language offends you, skip this post!</p>
<p>First up we have <a href="https://www.umlautbrooklyn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ümlaut Brooklyn</a>, who just has a special way of juxtaposing vintage photos, beguiling patterns and clever messaging to create a wonderful (if slightly blasphemous) range of cards and journals.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-19143" src="https://thepaperchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Getting-Shit-Done.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="1035" /><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-19140" src="https://thepaperchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Thoughtless-Bitches.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="1035" /> <img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-19141" src="https://thepaperchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/JL-01.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="1053" /> <img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-19142" src="https://thepaperchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Give-A-Shit.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="1035" /> <img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-19144" src="https://thepaperchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Fucking-Awesome.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="1035" /><br />
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-19148" src="https://thepaperchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/BG-01.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="1000" /><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-19146" src="https://thepaperchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Casual-Fridays.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="1035" /> <img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-19147" src="https://thepaperchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/BG-04.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="1000" /></p>
<p>I saw <a href="http://www.tiramisupaperie.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tiramisu Paperie</a> this year first at <a href="http://www.nationalstationeryshow.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">National Stationery Show</a>, and then at <a href="http://www.lasvegasmarket.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Las Vegas Market</a>, and Lisa&#8217;s range of pencils, cards, notepads, coasters, and yes, even balloons just gets better and better. <img class="aligncenter wp-image-19149" src="https://thepaperchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/TIRAMISUPENCILS_ASSORTMENT.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="800" /> <img class="aligncenter wp-image-19151" src="https://thepaperchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/TIRAMISUAA2_147.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="1067" /> <img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-19156" src="https://thepaperchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/TIRAMISU_NOTEPADS.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="800" /><img class="aligncenter wp-image-19152" src="https://thepaperchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/TIRAMISUAA2_144c.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="1067" /> <img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-19157" src="https://thepaperchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/TIRAMISU_NEW2017.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="533" /><img class="aligncenter wp-image-19153" src="https://thepaperchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/TIRAMISUAA2_126c.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="1067" /> <img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-19158" src="https://thepaperchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/TIRAMISU_COASTERS.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="763" /><img class="aligncenter wp-image-19154" src="https://thepaperchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/TIRAMISUAA2_123c.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="1067" /> <img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-19159" src="https://thepaperchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/TIRAMISU_BALLOONS2.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="534" /></p>
<p>Lovebird Paper integrates its signature beautiful hand-lettering onto cards &; totes.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-19160" src="https://thepaperchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Lovebird-Paper-Cutting-Edge-1.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="800" /><img class="size-full wp-image-19161 aligncenter" src="https://thepaperchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Lovebird-Paper-Cover-2.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="926" /></p>
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<p><a href="https://ilootpaperie.patternbyetsy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ilootpaperie</a> created this splendid wall print that says exactly what&#8217;s on your mind, so you don&#8217;t have to yell it out in anger!<br />
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-19163" src="https://thepaperchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/iLootPaperie-Balls.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="1152" />And <a href="https://frogandtoadpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Frog &; Toad Press</a> &#8216;pressed this beautiful floral wreath to surround its plain-spoken apology. Perhaps being letterpressed will help the recipient accept it &; move on!<br />
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-19164" src="https://thepaperchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/frogtoad_FuckedUp_card.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="646" />This periodic table-inspired postcard from <a href="http://thebirdandthebeard.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">theBird+theBeard</a> is a bit less in one&#8217;s face, but gets extra points for going over some people&#8217;s heads. This is another reason kids need to pay attention in school! <img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-19165" src="https://thepaperchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/FeministAFpostcard_theBirdandtheBeard.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="546" />And nothing accessorizes a thoughtfully used curse word like elegantly rendered women, as <a href="https://www.shopagstudio.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Alison Gordon Studio</a> can attest.<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-19170" src="https://thepaperchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/alison_gordon.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="924" /><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-19172" src="https://thepaperchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/ag_dearcancer.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="853" /></p>
<p>Finally, <a href="http://www.ashkahn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ashkahn</a> &#8230; what can I say here that has not already been said? He deserves a slow clap in my book!<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-19169" src="https://thepaperchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/ashkahn_AC158-1.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="800" /></p>
<p>I don&#8217;t think anything will get your point across quite like a sheet from this notepad. So next time you&#8217;re about to say something you may regret, take a slightly different approach and support these fine (if somewhat foul-mouthed) American makers instead!<br />
<img class="aligncenter wp-image-19171" src="https://thepaperchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/ahskahn_Notepad-Finger-01.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="800" /></p>