May 31, 2011

{2011 national stationery show} focus on: illustration



{original illustrations by foxtail press}


{cards by the nic studio}


{postcards by screech owl design}


{card by pie bird press}


{cards by whigby}

An array of talented illustrators at the National Stationery Show, as always. I love seeing original work from the minds of creatives. I was particularly pleased to spot Foxtail Press again, this line was a favorite debut from the 2010 show.

{all photos by crow and canary}

May 27, 2011

{2011 national stationery show} o canada



{cards by artistry cards}


{ornament by whigby}


{cards by gold teeth brooklyn}

Much love for my Canadian pals (Hi Fiona!). Loved spotting little love notes from our neighbors to the North throughout NSS - designed by both Canadians and enthusiasts, such as myself. Check out these other excellent Canadian stationers that exhibited, as well:

Banquet Atelier & Workshop
Kate & Birdie
Katie Muth
Pantry Press
Smitten Kitten
Urubbu
Yellow Bird Greetings

{all photos by crow & canary}

{2011 national stationery show} focus on: color



{new collection from amy smyth: ecka & pecka}



{cards by 9spotmonk}


{bilingual cards by viva greetings}


{cards by smock}



{cards by l2 design collective}


{cards by sunde white industries}


{card by j.ames greetings}

I've always been drawn to punchy color and am excited to see neon making a comeback the last couple of years. Fellow enthusiasts can take a peek at my color picks from NSS 2010 and 2009 too.

{all photos by crow and canary}

May 26, 2011

{2011 national stationery show} put a cat on it!



{card by the great lakes}


{card by mc bitterson's}


{card by la familia green}

Gatos, spotted in the wild of the National Stationery Show. This post is dedicated to my dear friend, Megan, fellow aficionado of all things adorable.

{all photos by crow and canary}

May 25, 2011

{2011 national stationery show} focus on: letterpress



{cards by pantry press}

{cards by a. favorite}


{cards by austin press}

{notebooks by blackbird letterpress}

{print by maginating}

{cards by fugu fugu press}

{2011 LOUIE award winning card by sugarcube press}


{cards by dingbat press}


{card by deluce design}

I think it goes without saying that this post could easily have been a mile long. So many interesting and diverse designers have turned to letterpress as their medium, in recent years. Check back for more letterpress lusciousness in other categories - I have 10 more NSS posts slated.

{all photos by crow and canary}

May 24, 2011

{2011 national stationery show} focus on: gift wrap


{gift wrap from avie designs}


{reusable fabric gift wrap by chewing the cud}

{flat wrap by kate & birdie}

{rolled gift wrap from ink + wit}


{gift boxes and double-sided gift wrap from smock}


{new gift wrap from up up creative}

I delight in spying new gift wrap designs at NSS each year. I'm a firm believer that half of gift giving is the effort of wrapping it up in a fun way. Eieio Studio always has some great designs, unfortunately I didn't capture any photos at the show. Who am I missing? Would love to hear about more lines with great wrap offering...

{all photos by crow and canary}

{2011 national stationery show} focus on: newcomers




{linocut cards by katie muth}


{letterpress cards by wild ink press}




{cards, stationery and print by dear hancock}


{letter sheets by fawnsberg}

{cards by printerette press}



{cards and gift tags by fig. 2 design studio}

{cards by mcbitterson's}

Quite a stellar turn out for new National Stationery Show exhibitors this year. This is truly just the tip of the iceberg. I was quite impressed with the quality and cohesiveness of both booth design and collections. Can't wait to see what many of the newbies do next, other than catching up on some much deserved rest and relaxation!

{all photos by crow and canary}