shop: the social type

I've had my eye on The Social Type since their beautifully designed letterpress + foil cards hit shops a couple of years ago. In fact, we spotlighted their Stationery Show debut, in some of our pre-show picks in 2012! This week they launched their drop dead gorgeous online store and I can't stop admiring all the pretty goods.

The canary's are gearing up for NYIGF next week! If you'll be at the show definitely stop by and say hello. We're in Booth No. 4150 and you can take a peek at our newsletter that went out this morning, we have a great line up of designers this show!

{all images via the social type}

studio glimpse: farewell paperie

Beautiful sampling of custom designs by Farewell Paperie.

Envelopes and assorted inventory - paper lover's paradise!

Pretty art collection.

Where the magic happens! Don't you love the color test prints in the background?

Jen is pulling down shades to protect their product from dust and fading - so clever.

Sir Harley, resident cutie canine

I feel super fortunate to have met Jen and Lisa of Farewell Paperie at the Tradeshow Bootcamp session in LA this last February. I really hit it off with both of these lovely ladies and their line of paper goods is a brilliant mix of laugh out loud funny wit and just plain gorgeous design.

Farewell Paperie just relocated their studio headquarters to Seattle, WA earlier this summer; their studio is located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Seattle and is in such an awesome space!

I had the pleasure of taking a little peek around last month and meeting studio dog extraordinaire, Harley, seriously - this guy is a charmer. Keep your eyes on this talented duo, I'm sure there will be some fun open studio events to come and definitely more fabulous product on the horizon. Thanks again, L & J!

{images by crow and canary}

{2012 national stationery show} 'melting my heart' from old sweet song

card by sycamore street press

card by dear hancock

card by studio olivine

card by alee & press

card by two paperdolls

{all images by amy ferguson of old sweet song}

{2012 national stationery show} sneak peek: flywheel press

This new series of color gradient (or split fountain, if you want to get into printer's speak) cards from Flywheel Press is simply gorgeous! And this is just the beginning, Flywheel Press has been hard at work at several new series that are equally fantastic, all debuting at NSS. 

Additionally, Flywheel Press is the organizer of a mega-awesome matchbook notebook giveaway sponsored by Legion Paper and designed by a bevy of the best and brightest stationers, read more about the project and see a complete list of participants here. 

And whatever you do, don't forget to stop by Flywheel Press, Booth No. 1967  

{all images by flywheel press}

{2012 national stationery show} sneak peek: egg press

It's safe to say that Egg Press knows their stuff, they've been on the scene for over a decade and are well known for their iconic designs. I've been a groupie pretty much since the beginning; I think that I still have a "Good Egg" card somewhere in my archives, the moniker they used in the early days.

Lucky for all of us, they are introducing some stellar new products and designs at NSS, including some very handsome die cut ornament cards for the holidays. I'm particularly excited about the new notebooks, loving those repeat patterns! Visit Egg Press in Booth No. 1658

{all images via egg press}

{2012 national stationery show} sneak peek: pie bird press

We are lucky to have Pie Bird Press exhibiting with us in the C&C NSS booth this year. They are debuting eight new stunning letterpress cards for the show, four featured in this post!

See Pie Bird Press' line and more in Booth No. 3024

{images via pie bird press}

{2012 national stationery show} fig. 2 design studio

Just a bit of a taste of Fig. 2 Design Studio's new collection! I am salivating at the mere thought of visiting Claudia's booth again this year. I was incredibly impressed in 2011 and I'm confident that Fig. 2's sophomore efforts won't disappoint. Here's a hint: more neon, gorgeous foil, festive confetti and a debut gift wrap line!

Run, don't walk to Fig. 2 Design Studio's Booth at the start of NSS. I guarantee it will be the place to be - Booth No. 1671

{images via fig. 2 design studio}

{2012 national stationery show} sneak peek: sugar paper

Sugar Paper is synonymous with luxury stationery in Los Angeles and beyond. I have forever been a fan of their boutiques and house line of paper goods and am delighted that they will be releasing 164 new designs at the National Stationery Show. Yes, you read that correctly 164 new cards!

They've been in the process of re-designing the Sugar Paper website (see screen shot at the top) that will be fully revealed later this month. I've had the pleasure of peeking at the new site and let me tell you, it's a beaut!

Be sure to visit Sugar Paper at the National Stationery Show in Booth No. 1843 - in addition to their new cards, they are also releasing new boxed sets, gift wrap and notepads!

{all images via sugar paper}

{2012 national stationery show} sneak peek: farewell paperie

I had the true pleasure of meeting Jen and Lisa of Farewell Paperie at the Tradeshow Bootcamp session held in LA this February. I'd already heard smashing things about these ladies from both Molly & Amy and let me tell you - they totally lived up to the hype. Farewell Paperie is making their grand debut at the National Stationery Show this month. You can see their wares in Booth No. 2065.

{images by farewell paperie}

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: ink + wit {no. 2}

{2012 "into the calm" letterpress calendar}

{blissful bear pencil holder}

{"be wellie" birch wall print}

I am always particularly smitten by Ink + Wit's calendars, this year is no exception. The imagery and color palette are perfection! And I've been fixated on that sweet bear pencil holder, such a good gift for any age. Ink + Wit's shop is currently packed with holiday treasures, I dare you to resist a peek...

{images via ink + wit}