Etsy is teeming with collage artists. Two skilled practitioners are scrapatorium and Birdnerd. Artandghosts‘s work is otherworldly, spooky. Collage artist lowclouds used a variety of media, including vintage paper and gouache, to create “Well I Must”($40). Although it’s priced in the triple digits, French illustrator Julien Pacaud’s “Memories of Tomorrow” ($150) is so striking that…
Grace has written about Chicago-based pearl & marmalade before, but I’m rather smitten with some of their latest designs. The yellow of their honeybee note set is just what I’m longing for as winter drags on. A delicate hot-air ballon graces this card. And speaking of hot-air balloons, grab hold of this handpainted moleskin notebook…
This charm, by PixiePrincess, was handcast from a pinecone found in the forest. Etsy seller Odkins loves woodland motifs, including deer and toadstools. This embroidered pouch is made of nubby cotton and hemp.
Honeybee’s work is intimate, rich in texture, and evocative. Her oxidized sterling-silver willow ring holds the promise of spring. Her helicopter necklace reminds me of childhood afternoons. This delicate oyster necklace can be worn with pearl showing or hidden.
it’s been great to discover new letterpress studios while building the guide. my favorite of today? louella press. these colorful cards are part of their collection. you can view the entire line right here (they offer custom work as well). enjoy!
Website: ohjoystudio.comLocation: Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaServices: Custom (Pre-Made launches in May 2007)Average price: starts at $12/per invitation setE-commerce: no
Website: CharmingGardener.comLocation: San Francisco, CAServices: CustomAverage Price: Available upon RequestE-commerce: No
Website: LouellaPress.comLocation: Wayne, PennsylvaniaServices: Pre-Made and CustomAverage Price: Available upon requestE-commerce: No
Website: Soolip.comLocation: Hollywood and San Francisco, CAServices: Custom and Pre-MadeAverage Price: Available Upon RequestE-commerce: Yes
Website: Full-Circle-Press.comLocation: Nevada City, CAServices: CustomAverage Price: Available upon RequestE-commerce: No
Website: FussCustom.comLocation: Chicago, ILServices: CustomAverage Price: Available upon requestE-commerce: No
Website: www.laladexpress.comLocation: Murfreesboro, TNServices:limited custom & pre-made cards, note cards, and postcardsAverage Pricing: $4.00 for cards $15.00 for sets of 6 cards. (Custom work: discussed at consult)E-commerce. Yes, via www.laladexpress.etsy.comExtras: LALA Dex Press also produces small prints and limited edition broadsides. Most work is printed using hard carved linoleum blocks.
Website: Blackbird Press @ EtsyLocation: Royal Oak, MIServices: Pre-Made and CustomAverage Price: $20 for set of 10 cards, $10 for set of 20 coastersE-commerce: Yes, via Blackbird Press @ Etsy
last night’s second biz ladies meet up was more fun that i could have even hoped for. i counted at least 160 women around 7:45 so it looks like everyone (and then some!) that rsvp-ed joined us. things got so crowded that we used both floors of dwr brooklyn heights to set up separate stations…
Website: PointedPress.comLocation: Philadelphia, PAServices: CustomAverage Price: Available Upon RequestE-commerce: No
Website: Presslings @ EtsyLocation: Boston, MAServices: Pre-MadeAverage Price: $10 for set of 5 cardsE-commerce: Yes, via Presslings @ Etsy
Website: CarrotandStickpress.comLocation: Oakland, CAServices: Custom and Pre-MadeAverage Price:E-commerce: Yes
Website: SetEditions.comLocation: Brooklyn, NYServices: Pre-MadeAverage Price: $16 for set of 8 cardsE-commerce: Yes
Website: CelandinePaper.comLocation: New York, NYServices: Custom and Pre-MadeAverage Price: $16 for set of 6 pre-made cardsE-commerce: Yes
Website: BirdandBanner.comLocation: Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaServices: CustomAverage Price: Available upon RequestE-commerce: No
