{2012 national stationery show} inside the c&c booth!

crow and canary's debut at the 2012 national stationery show

gift wrap by eieio

cards by lark press

enamel pins by greenwich letterpress

laser cut cards by candyspotting

I'm pleased to report that Crow and Canary's debut at the National Stationery Show was a smashing success, so much so that I didn't get a moment away from my own booth that didn't include eating a frenzied lunch or visiting the washroom. A wonderful dilemma to have, but I must admit that I'm still in mourning that I wasn't able to walk the show a bit. Luckily, I've been able to live vicariously through some other great blogger's coverage - that helps ease the sting a bit. 

On the bright side, my lovely friend Amy of Old Sweet Song will be back next week with her NSS coverage. I was so very fortunate to have her as a C&C correspondent at the Javits. So, five more days of paper geekery headed your way, sweet readers.

{all images by crow and canary}

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: 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}

{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} sneak peek: banquet atelier & workshop

Banquet Workshop is another lovely line making their debut at the Stationery Show this year. I'm quite looking forward to checking out this Vancouver, BC based company's prints, cards and gift wrap in person. They are exhibiting in booth no. 1452, if you're interested in doing the same.

{image by banquet atelier & workshop}

{2010 national stationery show} focus on: gift wrap

{gift wrap by avie designs}



{gift wrap by the life imagined}

{gift wrap by byrd & bleecker}

I must confess, I was much heavier on the chatting and not so much with the photos this year. I had an amazing time, only wish that I could have been two or maybe ten places at once...
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Here are a few additional favorites that I wish I had photographed while at the Stationery Show:

Chewing the Cud >>> Their fabric wraps are unique and totally eco-chic. {image via chewing the cud}


Smock Paper >>> Everyone's a fan of this luxe, did I mention double-sided, paper. Word on the street is that they're introducing gift boxes...
{image via smock paper}


Eieio >>> This company is known for their exquisite, modern wrap. Have you seen their new 18 sheet hanging collection yet?
{image via luxe paperie}


Sanna Annukka>>> The lovely and equally paper-crazed, Molly turned me on to this talented Finnish designer right before I left for NYC. I'm smitten. {image via nineteenseventythree}

{images by crow and canary, unless otherwise noted}