tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32811314232729989032012-01-30T18:43:07.651-05:00snap + tumblet a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.comBlogger7381100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-78007275615333174262012-01-27T13:39:00.000-05:002012-01-27T13:39:49.131-05:00
TGIF. Although, it really doesn't make that much of a difference since I'm a stay-at-home mom for the time being. But it feels good to say it anyway.
I'm having a little quiet celebration because Marcus slept for 4 hours at a time last night. From 9:30pm-1:30am and then from 2am-6am. Someone give me a high-five! He's got a big yawn in that photo. Just one of the many extraordinary ordinary t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-14529385590715386972012-01-24T13:37:00.001-05:002012-01-25T09:36:34.712-05:00ink-free baby footprints
Let me preface this post by saying that I'm dead tired (Marcus is an angel that keeps things quite interesting in the early morning hours). But not having posted anything in a while that was letterpress or diy-related was starting to bug me. So, here I am still sleepy, but happy to report back with a simple (baby) project! *
I wanted to make a print of Marcus' foot but I didn't have any inkpadst a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-70434836517174343032012-01-20T12:01:00.001-05:002012-01-20T13:42:53.876-05:00
How did he get to be so big so fast? Cheeky monkey, my little one is.
Yesterday he had his frenulum snipped. A bit of a traumatic experience, more for me than the babe. But all is well now and he's feeding quite contentedly.
In lieu of printing projects, I've been posting photos of Marcus. Hope that's okay with my regular letterpress-enthusiast readers :)
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Marcus has started a collection of beautiful gifts, new and old. The top photo is of a vintage children's clothes hangar that was given to us by Chris' mom. The next, is a nightlight that was given to Chris when he was a baby and is now handed down onto Marcus! The pretty snowglobe is from Ingrid. Love the white on white palette and the bunny (the Rabbit is Marcus' Chinese zodiac sign). Last, ist a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-31436605715825212152012-01-13T15:02:00.000-05:002012-01-13T15:02:19.415-05:00
Just some of Marcus' nicknames: Fusspot and Monkey. And because he feeds like a champ, I sometimes call him my little Cheese Stick, Stick o' Butter and Milk Sack.
// t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-3457137355414277102012-01-09T08:30:00.001-05:002012-01-09T08:38:26.509-05:00
Marcus caught the bug last week and passed it onto Chris and I. The past couple of nights have been harrowing, to say the least.It's our first time as a family being sick together :)
Sleep. That is now a top priority for me. But, oh, the waking hours with this munchkin are so precious.
//t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-84287486149351469702012-01-04T09:10:00.000-05:002012-01-04T09:10:04.692-05:00business cards for chris
Double-sided, black and gold ink, super thick soft white cardstock.
Chris Roberts, Naturopathic Doctor
//t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-78052476802329661522011-12-28T07:15:00.001-05:002011-12-28T07:16:48.609-05:00silent morning
It's 6:52am and I've got Marcus settled in a Moby Wrap and snug as a bug against me. I'm exhausted but wide awake - how does that even happen? So, I'm taking advantage of the quiet and hands-free baby moment.
He's just over two weeks and grown so much already. My midwife joked that I must be expressing cream instead of milk :)
This is a photo of him on Christmas day. He pretty much slept rightt a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-74986392688085197382011-12-23T08:42:00.000-05:002011-12-23T08:42:40.259-05:00
Merry Christmas, friends!
There will be plenty of family visits in the next coming days. We're looking forward to introducing our little munchkin to his relatives.
Wishing you a magical season with friends and loved ones.
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I'm stealing a moment just to say that Marcus is doing well and that he's one week old today. He's turned me into a cuddle monster...can't get enough of his sweet face.
//t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-85497728752434273772011-12-17T21:32:00.001-05:002011-12-17T21:32:35.478-05:00jonathan's holiday cards
I had the pleasure of working with graphic designer, Jonathan Margono, on his holiday cards for this season. As soon as I saw his hand-drawn lettering, I couldn't say no to printing it. When he mentioned that he wanted the design on black cardstock, I definitely leaped at the chance! Best part is the silver ink. It's not easy to lay down ink on black stock, but the opacity of silver makes for a t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-67949278729378104232011-12-14T22:14:00.000-05:002011-12-14T22:14:57.781-05:00
Chris and I are just a wee bit exhausted but are incredibly happy to finally meet our son. We're settling in now but wanted to take a moment to say hello to everyone.
//t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-9254968433058319122011-12-09T12:41:00.001-05:002011-12-09T12:41:56.644-05:00handmade for baby
Baby M has been showered with wonderful and thoughtful gifts from friends and family. We've even received handmade goods like these beautiful crocheted blankets. I don't know a thing about how to knit or crochet and am always amazed at the speed of which these are made. I cannot wait to tuck little M in these blankets. They're perfect for the winter months ahead.
Speaking of the babe, no word t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-28406138663430118742011-12-08T13:32:00.001-05:002011-12-08T13:33:45.780-05:00birth annoucements for gus
I had the pleasure of printing these birth announcements design by Gus' dad, James. You've got to love the Archer font and the warm, bright orange which is a nod to Gus' mom's Dutch heritage. All the best to the new parents and their sweet little bundle of joy!
//t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-13360229871655819222011-12-06T14:26:00.001-05:002011-12-06T14:26:26.753-05:00ogilvy quoted
These were designed and printed for Ingrid to send out to her friends and clients for the holidays. Sometimes I think that I should just print every project in black ink. It just goes down so crisp and clean. The festive red envelopes are a perfect match for the occasion. See Ingrid's cards from last year.
// t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-52823528044136790792011-12-05T10:42:00.001-05:002011-12-05T10:43:21.180-05:00holiday flat cards
It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas :) The weather is definitely cooling and holding on. I can't wait to see more twinkling lights adorning houses and trees. These custom made flat cards also put me in the mood for gift wrapping and eggnog! I'm a little in love with the dark fir green colour used for these notecards. Bring on The Christmas Song by Nat King Cole, I am so ready.
//t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-73759932835363869992011-12-02T09:09:00.000-05:002011-12-02T09:09:23.934-05:00personalized notecards You can't go wrong with personalized letterpress printed stationery for gifts. Classic, elegant, and handy.
*****Snow finally made a (short but sweet) appearance this week in the city. I'm looking forward to having it stick around for longer.
Have a wonderful weekend, all.
//t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-71065778736644780622011-12-01T03:00:00.010-05:002011-12-01T03:00:00.733-05:00tags for cookies
My very good friend, Angela, has been hosting holiday cookie exchanges for the past couple of years. It's always such a warm and fun event to get together with friends over the holidays to share sugary treats! Ange is one of the finest hosts, cooks and bakers I know. I whipped up these gift tags for her to attach to her delicious baked creations. Sadly, I'm unable to attend this year's t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-47332335579862432912011-11-30T03:00:00.004-05:002011-12-05T15:03:58.884-05:00makeshift drying rack
One of my studio essentials is the vintage record holder. Four years ago, when I started printing (in what I used to live in which was a basement apartment) my kitchen counter, couch and bed served as the drying space for my prints. I only stopped printing sometimes because I didn't have enough room to lay down more prints. But it all changed when I spotted one of these beauties at an antique t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-40316934747232559252011-11-28T10:14:00.001-05:002011-11-28T10:15:18.880-05:00monday pieces
Baby M was kindly given a gift from one of my recent clients and I'm excited to share them with him as soon as I can. I love the high contrast illustrations and lettering of these art cards. And speaking of good things, snail mail pal Jaime sent me some sweet mint vintage holiday Christmas stamps just in time for my holiday mail outs! And how about the fantastic Deadweight print? Bright and t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-88107831751608460952011-11-26T15:18:00.001-05:002011-11-28T12:09:53.805-05:0038 weeks
38 weeks and all is well! I had to go for an impromptu ultrasound a couple weeks back just to make sure baby was in a good position. Turns out he is definitely heads down and preparing himself to meet us. I've finally stopped taking on printing jobs so that I can focus on getting ready for his arrival. Handling the press and being on my feet for several hours this past week was more than I can t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-23580774767530136972011-11-22T10:35:00.002-05:002011-11-22T10:37:17.660-05:00cards for pi'loThese sweet petite cards were custom printed for Heather from pi 'lo. I'll never tire of blind printing with handset type. The soft white cardstock goes well with the clean, minimal and beautifully simple style of Heather's products. Have a peek at her handmade goods here and over at her blog for a daily dose of the serene.
//t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-41325044036544905752011-11-21T10:43:00.000-05:002011-11-21T10:43:28.170-05:00
Prints from one of the very last Tabletop Letterpress Workshops of 2011.
//t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-14116550682745331982011-11-16T14:01:00.000-05:002011-11-16T14:01:46.142-05:00brown paper packages...
...these are a few of my favorite things.
super duper busy this week.inquiries, printing, and packaging.i thought i was going on hiatus?
but i'm as happy as ever.
//t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-82393333718917999792011-11-15T11:46:00.000-05:002011-11-15T11:46:09.068-05:00
Playing with liners: stripes, honeycomb and diamonds.
//t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-62021514708647384852011-11-14T09:27:00.001-05:002011-11-14T10:54:33.415-05:00design lines
A big thank you to Design Lines for inviting me to be a part of their 2011 Winter Issue stationery feature! The layout and photography are simply beautiful. I'm chuffed that the Print bags are among the chosen! Included in the round up are some of my favorite local artists - Send More Mail, Deadweight, and Kid Icarus.
//t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-40416255164638509672011-11-11T15:04:00.001-05:002011-11-11T15:05:16.084-05:00friday pieces
Baby M is now at 36 weeks today! Along with harder kicks he's brought back the nausea. It wasn't as bad as it was the first four months but any amount of morning sickness for me is no fun. Just as an update to the GDM, things are still going well. I've managed to stay from being treated with insulin shots and am required to see an endocrinologist two months after baby is born to see if the GDM t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-67911414175649415572011-11-09T11:49:00.000-05:002011-11-09T11:49:50.784-05:00at this very moment
With the amount of projects on I have on deck, I thought I might have to skip printing my own holiday cards this year. There's alot of work to be done (before I'm officially on hiatus) and there's so little time. But you know when you're just itching to do something, when you lose sleep over it, and when something just doesn't feel right? Well, enough of that, I say. I've just got to print! Andt a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-61298349987268741872011-11-07T09:09:00.000-05:002011-11-07T09:09:53.758-05:00wrapping paper throwback
I have a weakness for those old, vintage thin pieces of wrapping paper. I found these a while ago at the thrift store and couldn't help but grab the whole lot. They're so bright and colourful and so different from what you see in wrapping papers nowadays. It took me a while to do anything with them but I decided to cut a few and make some envelopes for some letterpress printed stationery.
//t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-66987267484734346472011-10-31T11:46:00.000-04:002011-10-31T11:46:22.612-04:00i heart mail
This set of letterpress printed stationery was especially made for a good friend who loves snail mail like none other.
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It's my guy's birthday today! This weekend we'll be celebrating with family so this evening will be just the two of us and a quiet night in.
Have a great weekend, everyone! bow tutorial here.
//t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-91171907735544504352011-10-27T12:56:00.000-04:002011-10-27T12:56:17.663-04:00many thanks
Chris and I have a lot to be thankful for to friends and family for the constant love and support they've shown us while we experience this pregnancy. This was the perfect opportunity to get back into a little bit of printing and make our thank-you cards. These were printed on BFK Rives with the Showcard (wood type) and the Adana (baby carriage and monogram). I stayed away from the standard babyt a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-86632201590198052352011-10-26T10:07:00.000-04:002011-10-26T10:07:41.255-04:00ink in the studio
Mixing colours always leaves me with nice swatches and remnants.
//t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-47818672168809587962011-10-25T04:55:00.002-04:002011-10-25T04:56:44.797-04:00good food
My ongoing search for good foods that fit my GDM diet lead me to Maria's blog, Scandie Foodie. It's chockfull with great recipes including sugar-free ones, like the breakfast muffins. Chris and I tested out the recipe and it came out perfectly. We even topped the muffins off with yogurt icing from this recipe. My food adventures have just become a little bit more exciting thanks to Scandie t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-85430517530409598152011-10-21T11:23:00.001-04:002011-10-21T12:50:20.803-04:00made friday
Seems like all I did this week was park myself in front of my sewing machine. The nesting phase has definitely set in because one moment I'm researching the benefits and how-to's of cloth diapering and the next moment I'm buying fabric to make cloth wipes!
At first, it was a no-brainer to use disposable diapers. I think I'm going to be an absolute (happy) mess after the baby's arrival and I t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-15418843677634512952011-10-17T14:37:00.000-04:002011-10-17T14:37:27.118-04:00at this very moment
It's that kind of Monday. Grey, cool and quiet. Just me and the Showcard makin' good stuff with paper, ink and type.
//t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-28207742361376773152011-10-14T12:50:00.002-04:002011-10-14T14:47:59.323-04:008 months, already?
This week's been a little quite on the blog because I've been trying to absorb some news that I got from my midwife a couple of weeks ago. Turns out that I have gestational diabetes. Anything but an ordinary pregnancy had me shook up quite a bit, but after a few more visits with my midwife, constant research and a wonderful ND for a husband, I've finally begun to relax. Apparently, GDM is quite t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-38695315345275621692011-10-11T11:08:00.000-04:002011-10-11T11:08:26.570-04:00custom cards for Camilla
Camilla was so inspired by Ingrid's holiday cards and Alexandria's artprint that she asked me to create some correspondance cards for her based on those projects. She chose one of her favorite quotes by Thomas H. Huxley and decided on a collection of puffy clouds for the other greeting card. To make these cards extra special, she asked that the slate grey envelopes be finished with a liner t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-72580498682010851332011-10-10T11:10:00.000-04:002011-10-10T11:10:50.096-04:00giving thanks
It's unseasonably warm for us in Toronto. No complaints over here. Apple and pumpkin pies for our family's traditional Thanksgiving dessert ain't so bad either :) Have a good one, folks!
//t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-12327227485690213832011-10-06T08:38:00.000-04:002011-10-06T08:38:00.498-04:00blue sparrow press
My order from Blue Sparrow Press arrived in the mail the other day! I've been a fan of Heather Smith Jones for a couple of years now and it's wonderful to see her work up close and personal. She recently launched her letterpress line of paper goods and I snapped up one of the Woodblock series as soon as it was available. Have a peek at her online journal here for works in progress, updates and t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-49189261165895610342011-10-04T12:17:00.000-04:002011-10-04T12:17:05.553-04:00cards for the drake
Birthday Wishes and Everlasting cards will be arriving at The Drake General Store, Rosedale location soon! These were printed (along with the Starburst cards) specially for the DGS.
// t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-88757240725020315142011-09-30T00:00:00.002-04:002011-09-30T09:57:47.811-04:00friday pieces
It's gotten to the point that I need actual maternity clothes instead of oversize t-shirts. My, how much comfortable clothes are when they fit! It's been a trying few weeks with all kinds of pregnancy-related ailments topped off by a cold. I'll spare you the details and let you know instead that I'm 30 weeks along :) Some good things are: 1. my growing habit of drinking lots and lots of water. t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-81713661977416615782011-09-29T00:00:00.000-04:002011-09-29T00:00:00.598-04:00this week was about...
...packaging, writing letters and trips to the post office. Throw in a bit of pink eye (which was soothed by a camomile eye soak) and it's been a sickly but highly productive week.
//t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-61115223192275498412011-09-27T14:31:00.003-04:002011-09-27T16:04:12.345-04:00ask and you will receive
UPDATE: 3:29pm Nicely done, folks! And the prints have been grabbed up :) Snail mail from S+T coming to a postbox near you soon!
I've got all these geisha prints and am in the mood to write and post!
The first 8 folks who fancy themselves a handwritten note on one of my latest Showcard prints should:
1. Send me an email at snapandtumble[at]gmail[dot]com with their complete mailing address t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-37523947018523308202011-09-26T09:35:00.000-04:002011-09-26T09:35:55.785-04:00showcard prints
One of the very first dies I ordered (fours years ago) was from Owosso Grpahics. I made the mistake of thinking that I'd actually get some kind of impression on my cardstock with this image in my Adana. Though I did get the image to transfer to the cardstock, the surface area was just to large for the 8x5" press to give any kind of bite.
But, the other night I realized that the size of this t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-16607268080699061972011-09-23T14:59:00.000-04:002011-09-23T14:59:08.364-04:00friday pieces
+ Autumn has officially kicked off and I couldn't be happier with the weather. Rainy, sunny, windy and cool.+ I came down with a cold at the beginning of the week which postponed some projects but am now on the mend.+ As if I don't already have enough to do, I'm all of the sudden interested in finding a workshop on how to hand-make soaps. Anyone have any leads in the GTA?+ I'm 29 weeks t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-78225174005962294952011-09-22T10:01:00.000-04:002011-09-22T10:01:22.412-04:00business cards for fiona
These were shipped all the way across the Atlantic to Dublin, Ireland!
PS. I love printing with black ink but it's one of the toughest to clean up.
//t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-11606170843714373732011-09-19T07:57:00.001-04:002011-09-19T08:20:04.641-04:00moving announcements: nicki + sam
Moving into a new home brings on alot of excitement and the way that Nicki and Sam decided to share the good news was through letterpress printed announcements. I beamed when the couple contacted me because Nicki's ideas added up to something I've always wanted to design and print. That being a simple illustration of a builiding or structure. Architecture and line drawings lend themselves t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-33375747797746230842011-09-14T11:35:00.002-04:002011-10-04T12:13:17.461-04:00starbursts for the drake
Coming soon to The Drake General Store, Rosedale location. Peach, I Heart Mail and Seafoam, Woot!
// t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-7064478631701361712011-09-09T07:14:00.000-04:002011-09-09T07:14:17.830-04:00postcard wedding invitation: lila + will
//t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-7258808537991930322011-09-08T09:58:00.000-04:002011-09-08T09:58:52.019-04:00lemony goodness
A couple of months ago I made some lemon curd after reading about it on Mackenzie's blog. Holy, was it easy to make and even easier to eat with some homebaked waffles.
//t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-64619351431118901392011-09-07T11:33:00.002-04:002011-09-07T12:56:57.624-04:00summer shots
Just a few shots of this past summer (oh, how it feels so long ago). 1. Nifty small bottles of Joe nail polish because I was going through a metallic phase. These are Gunmetal and Sunkissed. What's a girl to do at the cottage? 2. ...Paint her toe nails. Picture of feet sort of freak me out and I'm still unsure if I should be posting a photo of mine. But here they are anyway :) 3. Peaches are in t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-40835870756785872872011-09-06T11:11:00.001-04:002011-09-06T11:13:37.400-04:00handmade with love
My sister-in-law recently gave me a heap of items that she sewed for the baby. It's been wonderful to fill the empty drawers reserved for the baby with handmade receiving blankets and sleepers. Francine even made a nursing pillow for me and a pretty eyelet fabric sleep sac for the baby. I think she's got the sewing bug now and requested a small batch of tags with the idea of attaching them to t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-17593659094001745812011-09-02T11:42:00.000-04:002011-09-02T11:42:28.730-04:00save-the-date: esme + kai
//t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-81390063780159455342011-09-01T03:00:00.002-04:002011-09-01T03:00:08.884-04:00business cards for ingrid
Ingrid was starting to run out of her old stock of offset printed business cards and decided she wanted to update the new batch. She put in a request for letterpress printed cards on ultra thick stock, a blind print and a Pantone specific colour. Five hundred cards, one at a time, in two runs is alot of work so I had to split it into two days. Suffice it to say, we are pleased with the results t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-32031953252104092912011-08-30T14:24:00.002-04:002011-08-30T14:25:50.641-04:00
An inquiry came in recently about printing with a rose gold or metallic pink colour. Not having PANTONE 8062U as part of my ink line up, I decided to see if gold and red would combine well. Turns out it didn't. Results were murky and dark. It only looked nice on the ink knife and brayer. Next, I'll have to try the silver with red. Anyone else have luck mixing metallics with another colour (oil +t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-45171151055396426532011-08-29T10:22:00.001-04:002011-08-29T10:23:38.138-04:00party favour bags for Evan
Remember these guys? They were the goodies inside of the party favour bags I printed for my nephew's sixth birthday party. Evan's a collector of sorts and Gogo's are his latest thing. His party was held at the dojo where he takes karate lessons. He was joined by 17 of his friends, on the mats, kicking high and playing games. Evan even got to cut his birthday cake with a sword - good times.
//t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-7554693466986295252011-08-26T19:49:00.000-04:002011-08-26T19:49:43.968-04:00pop-up shop closed
Thank you to those who spread the word about the last pop-up item of the year for Snap + Tumble. And thank you to those who've grabbed up a gold pack! I took some much needed time away from the city last evening and sped to the cottage. I brought all of the contents of the gold packs and packaged each set individually in the morning by the lakeside. I addressed the mailers and headed to the townt a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-589000528373088912011-08-24T03:00:00.004-04:002011-08-24T08:14:46.425-04:00pop-up shop: gold & black collection
Alright folks, here it is, the Gold & Black collection of letterpress printed goods! Have a peep at the details of what's included here. The shop opens today at 2pm EST and only 10 sets are available for purchase.
I've been wanting to use gold ink for quite some time now and slowly printed up a collection of cards and postcards for each set. Five of the sets (#1-5) come a correspondence card t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-56614592965386842472011-08-23T03:00:00.000-04:002011-08-23T03:00:06.330-04:00pop-up shop item sneak peek
Another sneak peek of the latest pop-up shop series! These correspondence cards are a limited edition of 20. Half of them were sent to The Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery Shop in Waterloo (thank you, Emily!) and the other half will be sold with a set (which I'll reveal tomorrow) in the pop-up shop. Ooh, I can't wait to show you.
// t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-82384460432377577512011-08-22T00:00:00.003-04:002011-08-22T00:06:02.000-04:00pop-up shop item sneak peek
A batch of tiny shimmery greetings printed on white envelopes is today's sneak peek at the latest Snap + Tumble online pop-shop shop item. More to come tomorrow while I get ready to open up the shop again this Wednesday!
//t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-50187547998695357722011-08-21T12:04:00.001-04:002011-08-21T12:05:20.220-04:00betty & bing letterpress print shop
I had the pleasure of meeting Micheline Courtemanche of Betty & Bing Letterpress Print Shop last year when she visited Toronto (her former place of residence) from Nova Scotia. She got a glimpse of my home-based studio during one of my workshops and it was so nice to talk to a kindred spirit who's as passionate about letterpress as I am. Micheline's work is impeccable. The level of detail, t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-58221170318294614602011-08-19T00:49:00.003-04:002011-08-29T10:23:10.321-04:00toys
I only really find out about cool toys because of my nephew. These little guys were part of a recent project I printed for Evan's 6th birthday party coming up next weekend. More on this project to come.
Also, stay tuned for the next Snap + Tumble pop-up shop item! If you missed the last three issues they were the Postal Kits, the Starbursts and the Lootbags. Oh yes. It's been a while. I'm justt a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-43407897356475672192011-08-18T05:11:00.000-04:002011-08-18T05:11:02.039-04:00wedding invitations: kira + edAs soon as I met Kira and Ed, I knew I wanted to work with them on their wedding invitations. Despite having only 4 months to pull their wedding together, both Kira and Ed were so laid back and confident about it all. They knew exactly what they wanted, keeping things simple, beautiful with charming details. Just have a look at the sweetest photographs Celine captured of their special day. Best t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-24647789438541806322011-08-17T09:05:00.002-04:002011-08-18T05:12:43.111-04:00twinkle twinkle
When Liz requested that part of a nursery rhyme be printed, I was thrilled. I've already got baby on the brain so it was lovely timing :) Luckily, I wan't given too many contrainsts (thank you for trusting me, Liz!) and went to work with the type collection I have. I worked on two different prints just for some options and mixed a nice light minty green.
Though single prints aren't often done t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-5527442356329841542011-08-16T10:00:00.001-04:002011-08-18T05:12:00.534-04:00in loving memory
I was contacted by Crystal requesting that a quote be printed for her best friend, Al, who's beloved 14 year old black lab died one year ago today. I was so moved by Crystal's email and her affection towards both her friend and pet, Ellie, that I couldn't help but print this as soon as I had the chance.
//t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-73805481122307871682011-08-15T09:31:00.000-04:002011-08-15T09:31:28.318-04:00tabletop letterpress workshop september dates
I've finally got a few new Tabletop Letterpress Workshop dates scheduled for September! These will most likely be the last of them for the year. There are three dates (6 spots available). I've already emailed folks who were on the notification list (thank you for your patience!).
//t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-86903236456389193742011-08-11T15:44:00.000-04:002011-08-11T15:44:11.971-04:00soft blocks made for baby
It was pretty slow going in terms of studio work and so these idle hands just had to find something to do. Making these soft baby blocks was the perfect 30 minute project for me. I took high contrasting fabric, stuffed with polyfill and some bells. Quick, done, easy. I don't see myself having a lot of time to handmake goods for the baby after he arrives (or for when he gets to be a toddler). t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-37797342134963719062011-08-08T17:04:00.000-04:002011-08-08T17:04:18.947-04:00business cards in progress
Today's printing involved 220lbs cardstock, cutting 500 business cards and the first run through the press with blind debossing. The second and final run is scheduled for next week.
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Chris and I were just sitting on our couch on a dark and snowy night in January. I was thinking about him and remembered that he said his favorite thing to do as a child was draw. On the spur of the moment I grabbed a pad of paper and a pen and asked him to draw a portrait of me. Without hesitation he took to it with a blind contour first. Then he really took to the task and whipped up the t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-85675077608790151462011-08-03T12:09:00.001-04:002011-08-03T12:47:16.808-04:00thrifting for baby
My second-hand-store adventures have turned into searching for treasures for the baby. While there are some things that I prefer to get brand new (a car seat for instance), I don't mind getting gently used gems for the baby. It's a personal choice I guess, but you'd be surprised at what you can score at the thrift shop. I was happy to find some unused clothes for newborns, and I mean, never t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-84784064804750239082011-07-30T12:19:00.000-04:002011-07-30T12:19:51.445-04:00the bump
At our last check up, our midwife shared the good news with us - we're having a boy! The technician who performed the ultrasound wasn't quite sure what the sex was but the radiologist noted that it's an 80% chance we're have a Chris Jr.! Happiness. I'd say those odds are pretty good, but I'm still stocking up on neutral-coloured baby goods and clothes. PS. Feel free to throw some boy names att a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-53090411540026671562011-07-25T11:08:00.002-04:002011-07-25T11:14:15.405-04:00weddingbells: fall + winter 2011
My homespun flags are in the latest issue of Weddingbells! Thank you to Roseanne Dela Rosa for including me in the DIY Handmade Goodness roundup. If you're interested in having these for a special occasion to top cakes, cupcakes or pies, let me know!
//t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-39082550552036104432011-07-21T01:38:00.001-04:002011-07-21T01:38:50.471-04:00how i wonder what you are
Here's our little one at 20 weeks! The munchkin had it's legs too tightly closed so we couldn't tell if it's a boy or a girl. But even before the anatomy ultrasound, a few friends and family have (independently) said that they think we're having a girl. These guesses are based on old wives tales and just pure gut feelings. I'll be happy either way as long as baby is happy and healthy!
// t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-13454033278215900782011-07-19T08:53:00.000-04:002011-07-19T08:53:55.405-04:00wedding invitations: liz + derek
Big hugs to Derek and Liz who recently married in June! They came into the studio earlier on in the year to print their own wedding invitations. Both Derek and Liz designed the suite which also included a map to the wedding ceremony and reception. It was a simple, modern and elegant invitation at the sweet size of A2 (4.25 x 5.5"). Derek and Liz were a joy to have in the studio, both were so t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-13669839571944122142011-07-17T08:24:00.000-04:002011-07-17T08:24:27.901-04:00outtakes
Here are some of the photos that didn't make the cut for the piece (pg. 139) I contributed to the first issue of Kinfolk.
//t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-58479328284643842462011-07-15T11:18:00.004-04:002011-07-15T14:35:40.671-04:00kinfolk, volume I
I am so proud to be a part of Kinfolk's first issue that is now online today! This no-ordinary magazine is dedicated to small gatherings (just my kind of thing) and it's jam packed with food for thought and savvy ideas. Just get a load of the gorgeous photography too! The publication is both sophisticated and down-to-earth.The minimal and beautiful sparse design and layout is an oasis t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-52199873861686212192011-07-11T12:47:00.000-04:002011-07-11T12:47:31.250-04:00
Just popping in to say hello for the start of another hot week in Toronto. Chris and I have been at the cottage every chance we get. The fresh air is so much nicer there than it is in our condo with the air conditioning. Plus, a lake to swim in right next to the cottage doesn't hurt either. We've come back to the city for my second ultrasound appointment, hopefully we'll be able to see if the t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-17488511789763409332011-07-07T16:29:00.000-04:002011-07-07T16:29:36.908-04:00amanda kern's letterpress babyI just happened upon a beautiful blog by Amanda Kern who's in Orlando and specializes in newborn photography. I found her work to be refreshing in that the photos are downright simple, quiet, and she uses very little props to distract from the main tiny tot feature. What external items she does use seem to be organic and a natural fit for the babies (unlike Anne Geddes butterfly and flower babiest a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-57032779680443626162011-06-29T11:33:00.000-04:002011-06-29T11:33:01.079-04:00wedding invitation: melinda + chris
A few months ago I had the pleasure of hosting some press time for one of the loveliest couples ever, Melinda and Chris. This creative and talented duo designed and printed their own wedding invitations in a soft set of peach and lemon colours. I was so happy to help their invitations come to life and to see Melinda and Chris have fun with the press. Melinda also created the maps with her Goccot a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-43311389248018019542011-06-27T21:26:00.000-04:002011-06-27T21:26:27.826-04:00i am a soldier of love
My guy and I will be seeing this lady in concert tomorrow. I caught her show the last time she was in Toronto about 10 years ago. Sade is so worth the wait.
LA Time article on her here. No Ordinary Love performed live in Milan this past May.
//t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-21429308607548507702011-06-22T09:58:00.001-04:002011-06-22T09:59:04.925-04:00duffle bag for baby
I headed straight for my sewing machine as soon as I found out I was expecting (mid-March). I suppose I needed something to do with my hands while I processed the news. A few hours later on the machine and I ended up with another duffle bag and some accessories to boot. The plaid and the colours are all baby :) I also made a portable changing mat from this tutorial. I must've been in goodt a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-70843167079821030602011-06-17T11:18:00.001-04:002011-06-17T11:20:20.527-04:00paper presents
I've been a lucky girl receiving lots of beautiful and fun stationery in the mail. The first two are from my parents who recently got back from a trip to Indonesia. The first set is from my dad who got these on his stopover at the Narita airport in Japan. I definitely won't be able to part with those. The second set is from my mom who picked up these paper kimono's for free at a kiosk where shet a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-20438074216464961032011-06-13T12:57:00.000-04:002011-06-13T12:57:32.512-04:00wedding invitation: catherine + aaron
Best wishes to Catherine and Aaron who celebrated their wedding last Friday!
//t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-85261047450159174652011-06-08T09:59:00.000-04:002011-06-08T09:59:06.187-04:00news!
A couple of weeks ago Chris graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine! I'm so proud of him and look forward to when he gets licensed in a few months from now. I only wished that I was at his convocation to see him get his diploma...which leads me to my second piece of good news. I had a serious case of morning sickness that day :) That's right, we're expecting! This t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-78947108929586756972011-06-01T10:23:00.002-04:002011-06-01T10:57:06.557-04:00
Boy, have I been missing in action. I hope to post some news on that soon. In the mean time, a few good things of late:
1. Back to printing the origami series for The Paper Place.
2. Rhya's envelope dioramas. My little darling pack of wolves bring me so much joy.
3. The Official Gay Card site has launched. Check it, and pass it along! Here are the details.
4. Kinfolk magazine is coming out t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-52159474022617638112011-05-21T16:30:00.000-04:002011-05-21T16:30:15.326-04:00london token
With all of the shopping opportunities in London (Harrod's, Hamley's, Burberry's, Top Shop etc.) I only went into one store, Muji. I got all kinds of crazy when I found their stationery section. And it doesn't surprise me at all that the only thing I bought from my trip was this natural wooden pencil. It's light and kind of sexy, right?
//t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-89156818656998469402011-05-19T08:08:00.000-04:002011-05-19T08:08:09.584-04:00london
On my last trip, I took four cameras with me to Italy. Four! The digital SLR, the Holga, a point and shoot and the Vivitar Wide. It was a doozy. This time, I opted to take one camera - the simple plastic Vivitar. The idea was to just have fun, pack light and shoot with abandon. Turns out I should have brought a back up. I only have less than ten shots of London because the camera ended up t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-6314754166381566812011-05-17T14:53:00.000-04:002011-05-17T14:53:37.298-04:00hello again!
I'm back from England and what a nice find in the mailbox when I arrived. I was already starting to miss London so Jaime's postcard was the perfect welcome home note!
I haven't shaken off the jet lag (I'm such a lightweight when it comes to travelling by air) so a few naps will be in order. Thank you for the comments, suggested places to visits and well wishes on the previous post. Chris and I t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-13211893515475590542011-05-06T10:52:00.000-04:002011-05-06T10:52:58.252-04:00a quick trip
Last week Chris finished his program and is done school! Like, done done. Before his board exams in August, we're taking a quick trip over the pond to London, England next week. It's going to be a short stay but we plan on taking it a bit easy there with Hyde Park and Covent Garden in our plans. I'm hoping to squeeze in some letter-writing time and have printed some postcards in advanced. I t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-10487814024601488642011-05-04T12:59:00.000-04:002011-05-04T12:59:38.421-04:00sun! come out, come out, wherever you are
My posting schedule has been a little unusual of late. April has been one big cloud, my kryptonite. Motivation goes out the window and I just felt like curling up under a blanket. And when the sun did manage to make an appearance it always seem to be short-lived. In those moments I felt a whole lot better and tried to bask in the natural light. Although the blog has been a little static, t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-32552718881568488502011-04-29T11:20:00.000-04:002011-04-29T11:20:51.063-04:00send more mail at the spring wedding show
I'll be standing in for Jaime, Send More Mail, at the Spring Wedding Show held at The Drake tomorrow. Swing by, say hello and pick up some vintage stamp packs!
//t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-34217287057649162052011-04-25T16:39:00.000-04:002011-04-25T16:39:07.387-04:00press facts
I love it when friends are on the look out for good things on the net for me. Thanks for the link, Chris!
Click on the image to be taken to the source.t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-64021757356370083582011-04-22T09:48:00.000-04:002011-04-22T09:48:07.931-04:00
It's been a quiet week and a welcome one at that. I've been a little under the weather and have stayed off the computer for longer than I thought I could. Feels good, though I've missed alot.
I've been hearing from a couple of Postal Kit recipients, thank you for letting me know the kits are arriving and that you are enjoying them!
My husband's cousin purchased a home with his girlfriend andt a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-84785514188964417952011-04-18T10:31:00.000-04:002011-04-18T10:31:09.829-04:00more duffle bags
Remember the Duffle Bag class I took at The Workroom? Well, I've been practicing and am glad to report that I'm getting much better at sewing the rounded corners! I even got the hang of hand-sewing the bias after my mom showed me how to do it. Since the class, I've made six more bags for friends and family. There will be another round of duffle bag classes at The Workroom in June, get on itt a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-1400091083052143632011-04-15T10:31:00.000-04:002011-04-15T10:31:51.952-04:00the good
Good bits:
1. my mini showcard press photographed with...
2. ...my rolleiflex.
3. getting in front of the camera.
4. a past workshop participant, Franklyn, takes some beautiful and compelling portraits. Check out the post on the letterpress workshop and detail shots he took of my new cutter.
5. A ten minute noteworthy animated movie (thanks for the link, Chris).
6. Amanda's amazing 2000 lbs t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-91213010318609101932011-04-14T11:51:00.001-04:002011-04-14T11:52:36.822-04:00postal kits en route
Thank you to those who snapped up a Postal Kit yesterday and for the tweets and messages. It was a swift sell-out and it only encourages Jaime and I to make more! No time wasted and I've packaged up the kits (complete with vintage postage!) and they are ready to go out today. Enjoy your kits, write often!
//t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-29328878532365666502011-04-13T11:00:00.001-04:002011-04-13T10:47:59.290-04:00pop-up shop: postal kit
It was only a matter of time before Jaime, from Send More Mail, and myself combined our love for snail mail, vintage stamps, and letterpress into one crafty project. Even though we live in the same city, we've been local penpals for over two years! Shortly after Jaime's recent venture of launching her vintage stamp packs, we got to talking (and letter-writing) about snail mail kits. In just t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-23102889961940173202011-04-13T02:00:00.002-04:002011-04-13T02:00:01.887-04:00pop-up shop announcement: postal kit!
Hi folks! Jaime and I are so excited about this small limited edition item we're offering today. Only 12 sets have been created for this issue with the hopes of making more for the future. More details on what the kits include in a couple of hours!
//t a n y ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905061254028253270noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3281131423272998903.post-78216032519299893452011-04-12T09:10:00.001-04:002011-04-12T09:13:15.964-04:00one more sneak peek
Have you guessed it by now what Send More Mail and I have been working on for the next item in the pop-up shop? Here's the Tuesday teaser :) All will be revealed tomorrow!
PS. Check out the letterpress stop frame animation (thanks for the link, Christine!)
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