Oh So Beautiful Paper

This is always an exciting week, but this year there are a ton of new exhibitors making their trade show debut at the 2011 National Stationery Show.  So for my first recap post, I thought I’d highlight a few of the booths making an awesome debut this year.  First up, Minneapolis-based Printerette Press, with an adorable booth chock full of stunning letterpress greeting cards.  From illustrations to recipe note cards to brightly colored chevron strips, this booth was simply impossible to resist.

Love those astrology/constellation note cards – so pretty!

Printerette Press

McBitterson’s has its share of snarky cards, including some pretty hilarious holiday cards that I’m sure will make another appearance later in the year.  But I couldn’t resist the adorable letterpress animal note cards:

McBitterson’s

I was pleasantly surprised to run into another DC resident, Katharine Watson, making her Stationery Show debut with her folk art-inspired block printed note cards, tea towels, notebooks, and canvas pouches:

Katharine Watson

Super cute and brightly colored note cards, all lovingly screen printed by hand from Fisk & Fern:

Fisk & Fern

My friend (and another fellow DC resident) Claudia from Fig. 2 Design Studio made her Stationery Show debut with a collection of neon-infused letterpress greeting cards, modern wedding invitations, and adorable gift tags.  I can’t wait to give you a more in depth look at Claudia’s new collection after the show!

Fig. 2 Design Studio

You saw a sneak peek of the new Fawnsberg collection last week, and the Fawnsberg ladies created the cutest and coziest booth to help showcase their boxed correspondence sets.  From the vintage map to the hand carved wood sign, each detail perfectly complemented the new collection.

Fawnsberg

Coming all the way from Ottawa, Canada, I’m loving this quirky collection from Dempsey Press!

Dempsey Press

I’ll be back with more from the National Stationery Show tomorrow!

Photo Credits: Nole Garey for Oh So Beautiful Paper

1. elaine
   Twitter: papermadedesign
   says:

   05/19/2011 at 12:43 AM

   love love love fig 2′s collection! thank you so much for sharing your NSS visit!!
2. Liz Quinn
   Twitter: SOSPalmBeach
   says:

   05/17/2011 at 11:45 PM

   I read your blog religiously so it was really great to get the opportunity meet you in person today! Right booth, right time!
   Also, love when I see some of the new lines we purchased for the shop featured on your blog, makes us feel like we are on the right track!!
   Enjoy the rest of the show.

   Liz
3. Bespoke Letterpress
   Twitter: bespokepress
   says:

   05/17/2011 at 4:17 AM

   oh my so much amazingess – is it sad to admit that it is my life long dream to fly all the way from Australia to NYC just to go to NSS one year….
4. Heather
   Twitter: joyofallcrafts
   says:

   05/16/2011 at 8:25 PM

   Thanks so sharing! It’s so nice to get a peek in on all of the fun! My new favorite is Katherine with her block prints! Beautiful!
5. rooth says:

   05/16/2011 at 6:55 PM

   How fantastic – I really like that sriracha bottle card! I’m so jealous you were able to attend and see all these pretty booths!
6. Jessica
   Twitter: birdietobe
   says:

   05/16/2011 at 6:08 PM

   Wow this are impressive! I love the design studio designs.

   http://www.birdietobe.blogspot.com
7. Michelle | GOLD-HEARTED GIRL
   Twitter: goldhrtd
   says:

   05/16/2011 at 2:25 PM

   LOVE their work! It’s so poppy and colorful.

   http://goldhearted.etsy.com
8. Jill V. / TerraSavvy
   Twitter: terrasavvy
   says:

   05/16/2011 at 12:45 PM

   OH MY!! Thanks for all the gorgeous eye candy.

   I SOOOOOO want to go to this event living nearby, but can’t seem to get in to it – legitimately anyway.

   xo
9. Kelly says:

   05/16/2011 at 11:38 AM

   Yay! Great round-up, can’t wait to see what else you find this week!

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