viva new york international gift fair

We are beyond thrilled to be making our debut at NYIGF on Sunday! If you'll be at the show be sure to stop by our booth and say hello, we have limited amount of laser engraved "send more letter" pins that we're giving out to friends and VIPs. And most importantly, tons of new product from the likes of Dear Hancock, Enormous Champion, Ghost Academy, Greenwich Letterpress, Red Cap Cards, Sapling Press, Susy Jack* and more!

And one more bit of exciting news -- yesterday my post for the Biz Ladies series on Design*Sponge went live! Take a little gander, if you're so inclined.

{images by crow and canary}

printmaker dujour: dear musketeer

My family's mariner influence likely made me a sucker for this print by Dear Musketeer, but really how could you resist the sentiment combined with that brilliant hand lettering? Love at first sight, friends...

{image by dear musketeer, spotted via dellie}

martha stewart + avery = true love

Have you heard the latest news in hip office supplies? Martha Stewart and Avery have collaborated on a line of chic labels and bands available exclusively at Staples! I'm going to seriously stock up on these, more organization is definitely a part of my 2012 world domination plan.

On an unrelated note -- I've received several emails from past participants of our Valentine Swap, so I wanted to be sure to let you know that I'm taking a hiatus from the swap this year. It was a hard decision for me, but I simply have too much going on over the next four weeks. Planning on resuming the swap next year, and perhaps I can sneak in a fun summer swap...

{images via staples}

happy 2012!

{card by cleanwash press}

Can you believe that the new year is here? 2011 seemed to go by at warp speed. Though, I have no complaints about last year, I'm ready to bring in the new! Have you seen Dellie's beautifully designed free printable January calendar? I love the modern aesthetic, I need to track down some 11x17 paper today, so that I can print my own copy.

So many exciting events on the calendar for January. I'm off to Alt Summit mid-month and C&C is making our debut at NYIGF on January 29th. I'll be posting some sneak peeks and more gift fair related goodness soon.

guest post: oh so beautiful paper

Be sure to pop over to Oh So Beautiful Paper today. Nole has kindly had me back to profile a few of my favorite stationery shops: Broadway Paper, Monograham and GREER Chicago. A very fun post to put together!

And, don't forget that tomorrow we announce the winner of the Two Trick Pony giveaway on Facebook. You can enter here, if you haven't yet.

{12 days of holiday cheer}: two trick pony giveaway {no. 12}

Today is the last post in our "Holiday Cheer" series and I'm excited to say that it comes along with a generous giveaway from two of my favorite ladies at Two Trick Pony. If you didn't get your Hanukkah or Christmas cards in the mail, there's still time to send a cute card welcoming the new year!

To enter the giveaway:
First, like Two Trick Pony on Facebook and while you're there, head over to the Crow & Canary page and like or comment on the giveaway post at the top of the page. Really, that's all. We'll randomly choose one winner on Friday afternoon and announce it on the C&C Facebook page.

The winner will receive their choice of a Happy New Year boxed set AND Two Trick Pony's much lauded 2012 Year of Type calendar. Just a reminder: Comments on this blog will not be considered an entry.

{all images via two trick pony}

12 days of holiday cheer: diy with smock {no. 11}

{diy gift bows}


{diy holiday garland}

Smock has really pulled out all of the stops with these latest DIY tutorials showcasing their luxe bamboo gift wrap. How amazing are those bows? I seriously can't wait to try both of these projects!

{images via smock, links via monograham}

12 days of holiday cheer: hey look {no. 10}

Hey Look is a talented design duo based in Helsinki. They have so very kindly offered several gorgeous free printables on their blog, just in time for trimming your Hanukkah and Christmas packages! Check out all of Hey Look's stylish printables here.

{all images via hey look}

12 days of holiday cheer: knot & bow {no. 9}

I'm all about the details of gift wrapping, you can so easily elevate a small gift with dazzling presentation - Knot & Bow is clearly of the same mind. Their shop offers a lovely assortment of supplies and embellishments. Knot & Bow was a featured Etsy seller this summer. I highly recommend reading the interview here, quite an inspiring evolution.

{all images via knot & bow}

12 days of holiday cheer: kate's papergoods {no. 8}

How clever are these chalkboard gift tags from Kate's Papergoods? I would love to embellish my holiday gifts with the large gold arrow tags! Also, digging Kate's two illustrated calendars, both feature color themed objects and would look great framed.

{all images via kate's papergoods}

12 days of holiday cheer: blackbird letterpress {no. 7}

{letterpress octopus perpetual calendar}

{letterpress collection: fox goes to the sea}

{one of a kind datebooks from the datebook project}

{letterpress collection: trip to the fair}

Blackbird Letterpress has the perfect gift offerings for the letterpress lover or bibliophile on your list. I love the idea of themed collections as a gift, such a great idea! The upcycled vintage book cover datebooks are a super awesome collaboration with Gutwrench Press. The pages inside are printed with both handset type and photopolymer plates - quite an undertaking, with stunning results.

{all images via blackbird letterpress}

12 days of holiday cheer: banquet workshop {no. 6}

I had the pleasure of meeting Kimberley in Chicago this weekend for some planning for our New York International Gift Fair debut next month. More on that soon! Kimberley mentioned seeing Banquet Atelier & Workshop's stunning holiday collection at McNally Jackson recently and I simply had to share them here on the blog. If you haven't found the perfect holiday card yet, these may be your solution. See the entire collection here.

{images via banquet workshop}