Archive for the ‘Letterpress’ Category
Monday, October 15th, 2012
Happy Fall everyone! Fall has always been my favorite time of year especially with so many fun things in the mix to write about. There are many exciting projects and plans coming up in the next few months for me, including a quick trip to San Francisco in October for a little work and play. While vacationing, most people will find the tourist attractions a must see, but for me, I always look up the best stationary and letterpress studios in the area. I am making a list of the must see letterpress studios, and Hello Lucky Press is on the top of my list. Hello Lucky Press was founded in 2003 by sisters Eunice and Sabrina Moyle as a specialty letterpress printer and design studio creating wedding invitations, greeting cards and personalized stationary. They now have offices in San Francisco and London with clients ranging from Anthropologie, Kate’s Paperie, and Liberty of London.
Tags: Hello Lucky Press, Letterpress, San Francisco, Stationary
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Monday, August 6th, 2012
Some of my favorite posts on 8Balloons are when I get to share inspiration for Be The Quote. However, not always are these images I post tangible. This time around, I wanted to include my favorite letterpress shops to showcase their beautiful prints. Hopefully they will inspire you for the rest of the week!
first image via Cucumber Press
via ReStyle shop
via We Heart Paper
via Raw Art Letterpress
via Almanac Industries
via Almanac Industries
via cleanwash
Tags: Almanac Industries, cleanwash, Cucumber Press, Letterpress, letterpress prints, Quotes, raw art letterpress, ReStyle Shop, We Heart Paper
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Monday, May 14th, 2012
While searching for more fun and innovative approaches to the typical index card, I stumbled upon this letterpress thank you card by Snow & Graham. I couldn’t help but share this card because I loved the playful looseleaf design and how it would showcase my love of paper to friends. In general, I enjoy how sometimes you can have one set idea in your head and while searching for it, you may find something even better that you did not expect. I ended up finding many note cards I can’t wait to share, but for now I couldn’t help but switch my ideas around and share this brilliant card. Until tomorrow, I wish you all a great beginning to your week!
Letterpress Thank You Card via Snow & Graham
Tags: Letterpress Thank you cards, Snow & Graham
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Wednesday, April 4th, 2012
Many girls might say they can never have too many shoes, but I say a girl can never have too many notebooks! Most people think notebooks are just that, a notebook. However, I see them as a way to express your thoughts. Sometimes a beautiful notebook can even help bring you new inspiration. I always look at them as little pieces of art, especially letterpress notebooks. I have a hard time allowing myself to break one in, but I always seem to find a way. Here are a few that have caught my eye because they also combine my love for letterpress. Oh and yes, I still think a girl can never have too many shoes!
{first image} Letterpress Journal in Eggplant ZigZag via May Day Studio
Set of 3 Cross Stitch Letterpress Notebooks via Pistachio Press
Notebook with W.S. reinterpreted quotes via Satyrika
Bubbles and Sparkles Notebook via Blue Sparrow Press
Pencil Note Letterpress Notebook
Pencil Note Letterpress Notebook via Paper Lovely Letterpress and Design
Handprinted Notebook via smallcapsberlin
AirFish Letterpress Sketchbook via Absoloot
My Analog Notebook via MyhandboundBooks
COOKING notebook via ARMINHO
Tags: Absoloot, ARMINHO, Blue Sparrow Press, Letterpress Notebooks, May Day Studio, MyhandboundBooks, Paper Lovely Letterpress and Design, Pistachio Press, Satyrika, smallcapsberlin
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Wednesday, March 7th, 2012
Yes! Letterpress Print by Tae Won Yu
Buy Olympia has always been a go-to site for me when it comes to fun purchases and discovering new artists. A few weeks ago I saw the below print entitled, Elephant Stories and I was smitten! I had to know more about who created this and just knew I would enjoy everything else this artist designed. His name is Tae Won Yu and he has designed everything from book covers, record covers, to posters. It even turns out I have seen his work for many years since he has created record covers for one of my all time favorite bands, Built To Spill. His work stands out to me with his choice of colors, illustration, typography, and how he combines letterpress with photography. Below are some of my favorite prints he has designed and can be found on Buy Olympia. I have also included his site to see more of his originals.
first image Yes! Letterpress Print
Elephant Stories by Tae Won Yu
Elephant Stories
We Can Send Letters by Tae Won Yu
We Can Send Letters Print
Built to Spill Perfect From Now On Print
Built to Spill Perfect From Now On Print
Summer Songs Print
Summer Songs Print
via:
Tae Won Yu
Buy Olympia
Tags: BuyOlympia.com, Letterpress, Prints, Tae Won Yu
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Monday, February 6th, 2012
Chevron Card by Paperless Post
There are so many people who are dear to my heart around Valentine’s Day and I would love to send a card to all of them. However, with a hectic schedule I haven’t had the time to buy and send all the cards that I would want to. This changed when I recently discovered an online invitation and stationary site called Paperless Post . This site merges the best of what a handmade card has to offer in sentimental value with the convenience our online generation has come to expect. The cards on Paperless Post are gorgeous and entail a lot of letterpress design which I happen to be a little obsessed with. If only I knew this site existed around the time of my birthday online invites!
They have cards that range from both free and premium, not only just for Valentine’s Day, but for any occasion. For me, this is a great option because I can sometimes procrastinate when I need to send a card out and this way their eCards are just as personal as a handmade one. The designs are clean, modern, fun and Paperless Post has something for everyone. You are able to customize everything about the card from the envelope lining to the font to ensure the card you are giving is unique. I can’t show you exactly which ones I picked to send for Valentine’s since I don’t want my friends knowing, but I can show you my favorites!
Paperless Post’s Free Valentine’s line:
http://paperless.ly/zQqnIS
And the Full Valentine’s line can be seen here:
http://paperless.ly/yEQ2vf
Je T'adore
Eye Chart
Hugs and Kisses
Modern Love
Mustache
More Gin Please
Tags: customized cards, evites, Paperless Post, Valentine's eCards
Posted in All Things Paper, Freebies, Letterpress, Websites | 1 Comment »
Thursday, January 26th, 2012
Valentine's Day Candid Card Letterpress Postcard Set
My favorite thing about Valentine’s Day was being in elementary school and collecting at the end of the day all the fun little cards and candies in the cubbies from other students. Remember that? Well receiving a sweet card, especially a letter p
ressed one is still by far my favorite part of this holiday and any other day for that matter. I was first introduced to Amanda Mello of Mello Press at this time last year when I purchased her Valentine’s Day Candid Card Letterpress set and it was a huge hit with my friends. I have been fortunate enough to now call her a very close friend of mine. This year Amanda was super sweet enough to give my viewers a chance to win a set for themselves!
How to enter:
Pretty Simple! Like Mello Press’s Facebook and comment below saying you “liked it”.
Bonus Entry: Tweet about the giveaway and feel free to copy/paste the tweet below:
Valentine’s Giveaway alert! @8balloons is giving away an @amandamello Valentine’s Day Letterpress Card Set! http://ow.ly/8I1ue
Entry ends: February 3, 2012 6 PM EST
Update: The winner is…Claudia!
You Are Perfect
You are A Peach
You are Loved
Enjoy!
Tags: Amanda Mello, Giveaway, Mello Press, Valentine's Day Cards
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Tuesday, January 24th, 2012
Oscar Wilde "Be Yourself" Print
How is the beginning of the week treating everyone? I needed a little pick me up and thought you all may too, so I decided to post a Be The Quote earlier this week. I am always excited to discover new artists and their online shops because it amazes me how they can make a well known quote resonate with you just that much more by simply adding beautiful imagery and font to it.
first image via Emily Mcdowell Illustrations
Now is Mine Print
via Eine DerGuten
E.E. Cummings Growing Up Print
via Splendid+Sound
Charlie Chaplin Quote Print
via Amanda Catherine Designs
St. Francis Quote Print
via Albee Studio
Tags: Albee Studio, Amanda Catherine Designs, Eine DerGuten, Emily Mcdowell Illustrations, Inspirational Quotes, Splendid+Sound
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Friday, November 4th, 2011
via We Love Typography
I swoon over anything letterpress and if I could, I would cover all my walls in letterpress prints! I am always on the hunt for new finds and artists that create unique pieces and I included some of my favorites below in no particular order. I hope you all have a great weekend and I will meet you back here Monday! (more…)
Tags: Delaney Gates, Hammerpress, Jessica Hische, letterpress prints, Louella Press, MaeMae Paperie, Mello Press, Studio On Fire, Two Paperdolls, We Love Typography
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Friday, September 9th, 2011
Rifle Paper Co.-Assorted Birthday Set-Love the Happy Birthday Balloons one!
I have a lot of birthdays coming up this month (8 to be exact!) and I always hate that I wait until last minute to purchase birthday cards. I am also pretty sure I am not the only one who knows what it is like to go into Walgreens to buy a card for an occasion and they are all out, so you pick whatever is there. Am I right??? This time I have planned ahead and have found some lovely handmade cards from amazing artists that will be perfect for all the loves in my life. I think sometimes we assume handmade cards are more expensive than store bought cards, but this is not the case whatsoever. (more…)
Tags: Bon Vivant Press, Dominique Handmade, Happy Birthday Cards, Jarfly Designs, Paper Loop, Rifle Paper Co., Shed Letterpress
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I am 8Balloons curator Julie Reif and I love all things paper and other beautiful creations. I am not the artist but rather the admirer. 
