Over the past 12 days, as most of us were carving pumpkins, picking out costumes and other miscellaneous Halloween activities,... Continue Reading
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The approach of Halloween can only mean one thing: It’s time to start thinking about those Winter holiday cards. If... Continue Reading
The custom invitation and announcement industry has undergone dramatic changes the past few decades. The digital printing revolution brought us design powerhouses like Minted, Paperless Post and Shutterfly on the corporate end, as well countless dabblers on Pinterest, Etsy and Instagram on the indie side. Fine Moments is the effort... Continue Reading
Tomorrow National Stationery Show opens its summer doors for the very first time, and amongst the many talented makers in... Continue Reading
These days, foil is the overwhelmingly popular choice to add life to custom stationery creations — echoing the metallic glints... Continue Reading
It’s a holly jolly holiday season over at Sky of Blue Cards — in every sense of the word. First up, six new cards and gift tags spread a big dose of letterpress love to family and friends alike.Chief Designer and CEO Karla Ebrahimi was inspired by the dotted Playa... Continue Reading
Is it just me, or does some of the usual charm of the holiday season seem absent this year? Pump... Continue Reading
Looking for the perfect gift, or just a little indulgence to get you through oh, the next month or so?... Continue Reading
How sweet are these hand-drawn Christmas cards from Shades of Expression Designs? I am partial to the cozy wintry landscapes, though palm trees adorned with holiday lights come in a close second! This house of paper is a woman-run, American family enterprise in every sense of the word. Three generations... Continue Reading
I just love it when a beguiling indie card range pops into my in-box unannounced — and that was just... Continue Reading
Is every day Kanye Day for you? Samantha of Violet Clair sure feels that way — and she’s done what any... Continue Reading
One of many great finds this past National Stationery Show was this Brooklyn-based house of cards, named for one of my favorite elements of punctuation: Ümlaut Brooklyn.With the tagline “Aiding and Abetting Real Communication,” this retro-inspire line describes itself as sometimes irreverent, sometimes naughty, always nice. “We make cards that make people linger... Continue Reading