Fall Bliss!

Well, it's 50 degrees and sunny here in Chicago today! Most people are mourning the end of summer. On the contrary, I am welcoming the beginning of Fall. There is nothing more satisfying than a brisk morning walk with Myko (our golden retriever) with the sun beating down on your face. Hello big comfy sweaters, pumpkin spice latte's and fireplaces filled with warmth! Here are some fall inspired wedding details I am admiring at the moment...

Blown Away!

This invitation is the most simple yet creative I've seen in a while! I love the RED against white and letterpress text on great paper. Designed by Office Optimist . This is bound to create a smile... (and maybe make you a little light headed)


I also love the concept of their celebration- a week of cooking, laughing, go carting, croquet, relaxing... What's better than a week with your friends and family?!

Awaiting Baby Nemes!

My sister-in- law is having a baby tonight and we couldn't be more excited! I've been getting ideas for baby announcements lately. Check out these letterpress masterpieces from Elum.

Letterpress amazement

I am truly amazed by this letterpress invitation by Burning House , a web design, graphic and illustration studio in San Fransisco. I can imagine everyone that received that invite still has it on their fridge. So impressive!

Greet Design on Press

I had some requests for stationary and finally had some time on Sunday to get to the studio to do some personal stuff and I think they turned out great! On a sad note: it's my last letterpress class tonight. I am going to finish my project.. stay tuned for photos!

I'm also busy printing the gift basket tags, programs, itinerary, thank you cards and favor tags for Carly & Josh's Wedding!

Ajalon Printing Letterpress Deal!

Ajalon Printing & Design is a small, family-owned letterpress printer in Northern California. They have set out to make letterpress more affordable which is so great to hear! They have developed a special offer of 100 letterpress invitations and enclosure cards for only $439. This is an incredible deal! Check out the invitation gallery on their website. Check out their stuff...

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Tactile Extraordinaire

I am always looking for good letterpress inspiration and I always end up on the Dolce Press blog drooling over their stuff. This business card is another amazing example of their work. They have painted the edges in a bright orange, rounded the corners and kept the rest simple in a blind emboss and light gray text. Nothing cries simple taste like these.

Letterpress Class

I am super excited- my Letterpress II class starts next week at Evanston Print and Paper! Just doing a little drooling...

Letterpress Fever!

My letterpress II class starts in December and I can't stop thinking about it! Here are some images i've found of amazing letterpress... (Thanks to Dolce Press for making me drool every time they post their work)

Letterpress Business Cards

This week, I printed my first order for letterpress business cards! Even though they are for my mom. (We have to build portfolio's somehow!) I started with the amazing cranes #220 cotton stock and blind pressed the background pattern. I then followed that up with glossy black ink that created a nice contrast with the smooth cotton paper. I was so excited when the back and front lined up I almost shouted out loud in the studio. For those of you who don't letterpress, I had to switch plates and line it up perfectly to do the back design. These cards used three plates to create the overall product. Thanks to Stacy from Steracle press who was my letterpress teacher!

Letterpress Business Cards

I have been trying to find a letterpress class to take here in Chicago and was signed up for one until they called to tell me there were not enough people enrolled and it was going to be canceled. I was so bummed. You can imagine my disappointment after seeing these incredible business cards from Dolce Press. If anyone knows of a class or anyone looking for a desperate apprentice, please let me know! I have also been experimenting with edge painting. It's so pretty and not that hard to make something look very unique!