05/05/2011

Intricate Cut Paper Designs from Sara Burgess

I’m a huge fan of cut paper artwork and designs, and these intricate pieces from artist Sara Burgess are no exception. Â Sara has worked in cut paper, design, and illustration for many years, but recently started working with a laser to bring her work to a wider audience while maintaining the integrity of the original hand cut pieces. Â Simply stunning.

Sara has shared some of her original pieces below â€“ every single one of these was hand cut with an x-acto blade!

For her newer laser cut pieces, Sara has also opened a shop called Papersaw where you can check out these lovely cards:

For more of Sara’s gorgeous work, definitely check out her artist portfolio at White Papers Press and her shop Papersaw. Â Thanks Sara!

Photo Credits: Sara Burgess

05/04/2011

Margie + Morgen’s Queen Mary-Inspired Save the Dates

Kathryn from Blackbird Letterpress sent over a fun set of save the dates that she recently created for an upcoming wedding. Â With a double-sided postcard format, these playful save the dates were actually inspired by the wedding venue â€“ the historic Queen Mary ship-turned-hotel in Long Beach, California. Â So fun!

From Kathryn: This save the date card is for a destination wedding, on the Queen Mary! Â I worked closely with the bride and it has been such a treat to have our thoughts so in sync. Â The postcard was printed on Legion Bamboo paper, in ocean blue ink with coral and warm gray accents for the lips & mustache.

So cute! Â I can’t wait to see the corresponding wedding invitations â€“ thanks Kathryn!

Photo Credits: Blackbird Letterpress

05/04/2011

Heather’s Modern Graduation Announcements

In addition to flowers and warm weather, spring also means that it’s graduation time! Â Heather is preparing to graduate from Portland State University and designed an announcement to help commemorate the big day. Â Heather worked with Chelsea fromÂ Field Trip Studio for letterpress printing in two colors â€“ resulting in a fun and spring-fresh announcement inspired by Heather’s love of print design.

From Heather:Â The inspiration for the design of my announcements were my love of print design, as well as the chance to nerd-out over my favorite design things. Â I wanted to do some hand-drawn type, but didn’t want to draw out the entire piece and so settled on just my name, to really make it pop!

A few super nerdy details: all sides have rules on themâ€”the left and right sides have inches, while the top and bottom are in picas. Â Also included are my favorite tools from the Adobe Design Suite, a command + n to symbolize the new chapter I’m starting, and some great little circles (including the ellipse tool cursor in the center) on the corners. Â Nerd alert!

Thanks so much Heather â€“ congratulations on your upcoming graduation!

Photo Credits: Heather Noddings

05/03/2011

Black + White Calligraphy Wedding Invitations by Neither Snow

I have a deep love for calligraphy, and the romantic calligraphy from Mara of Neither Snow always seems to take my breath away. Â These wedding invitations featuring Mara’s beautiful script and a sweet asterisk illustration are no exception. Â And the combination of calligraphy and letterpress printing? Â Be still my heart…

Photo Credits: Daniel Arnold via Neither Snow

05/03/2011

Seasonal Stationery: Mother’s Day Cards

Having been away the last couple of weeks, I’m definitely a bit behind on this year’s Mother’s Day round-up. But better late than never, right? For those of you still looking for a last minute (or slightly belated) card for Mother’s Day (this Sunday!), here is a quick round-up of cards that would be perfect for the moms in your life.