Oh So Beautiful Paper

Two of my favorite Etsy sellers — Hello Handmade Paperie and Heather Smith Jones — updated their shops today!  And, as always, the new work is just beautiful, from Betsy's calligraphy and Shanna's candy cane illustrations, to Heather's letterpress and watercolors.

The update from Hello Handmade Paperie is all about holiday goodies:

{photos by Hello Handmade Paperie}

While Heather's shop update includes new letterpress cards, gift tags, and watercolor artwork:

{photos by Heather Smith Jones}

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I'm feeling in need of some additional inspiration on this cold (and somewhat dreary) afternoon, and my first thought went to the gorgeous pinhole artwork of Heather Smith Jones.

I've been a huge fan of Heather's pinhole work since discovering her Etsy store a while back — but I'm even more impressed with some of her recent artwork involving original watercolor and illustration:

 Isn't the combination of pinhole and watercolor just absolutely beautiful?  The first watercolor print is part of a series, which is now nearing the end {Update: I'm sorry, I couldn't resist and bought it myself} – but I hope Heather continues to explore this combination of textures and pattern!  In the meantime, you can see more of Heather's lovely work here and here.

{images via Heather Smith Jones, prints above available for purchase here}

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I'm heading off a bit early to run a few errands, but will leave you with some lovely letterpress prints from I Am Still Alive, a design practice in Brooklyn.  Have a great afternoon!

{Universe Factory by Michael Perry}

{Census by Dan Funderburgh}

{Kaboom by Matt Hollister}

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I'm loving these gorgeous illustration prints by Etsy artist swallofield this afternoon…

{all images via swallofield, available for purchase here}

p.s. Don't forget to check back tomorrow for the weekly link round-up!

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As promised, here are a few more favorites from letterpress design studio Mok Duk, this time featuring a few non-wedding related projects.  The illustration in these cards and prints is truly stunning, and you can see how Anne’s artistic sense translates from wedding invitations into these fun, and more informal, designs:

{adorable holiday cards}

{an invitation to a baby shower}

{fun note cards}

{gorgeous letterpress prints}

To see more from Mok Duk, check out the full Mok Duk portfolio here, and visit Anne’s blog here.  The holiday cards and art prints are available via Etsy right here.

{all images by Mok Duk}

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