It's pretty much impossible for me to pick just one or two (or even ten) favorites from the Stationery Show, but I was really impressed by stationers making their NSS debut at this year's show.  Igloo Press was one of several studios making their first appearance at the show, and I instantly fell for their beautiful letterpress cards — just check out the crisp impressions, subtle blind patterns, and bright colors below!

{this card gradually reveals a birthday candle being blown out!}

{igloo press}
 

Another of the many reasons I love just walking the floor at the Stationery Show — I stumbled upon this booth from Urubbu, with folk style cards and beautiful bird carvings inspired by Brazilian wildlife.  Wouldn't the bird carvings also be lovely as a wedding cake topper?

{urubbu}

 

The Oddball Press booth was packed full of beautiful letterpress stationery that combines vintage imagery with a modern sensibility.  They also created one of the most beautiful family trees I think I've ever seen — also letterpress, of course:

{LOVE the heart-shaped blind impression pattern on this card!}

{a family tree definitely worth framing}

{oddball press}
 

More from NSS 2010 coming up soon!

{all photos by Oh So Beautiful Paper}

Today is the last day of the Stationery Show, and while it's been an exhausting few days I'm definitely sad to see the show come to a close.  So before I jump into full recaps, here are a few more favorite booths from this year's show:

First up, Saima Says Design — and while she's actually based in DC, this was the first time Saima and I had a chance to meet!  I've been a huge fan of Saima's work ever since my own wedding planning days, and I'm happy to report that her wedding invitation suites are even more beautiful in person!

{saima says design}

Flora and Fauna Press have some seriously beautiful letterpress stationery — the poster-style calendar below was one of my favorite calendars from this year's show.  They also had some beautiful wedding invitations, including a gorgeous suite below with blind impression text for the wedding date:

 

{flora and fauna press}

Lisa from Sapling Press definitely made me laugh with her collection of "we go together like" cards — from teenage girls and vampires to blogs and comments, I just couldn't help but giggle.  She also has a beautiful collection of letterpress wedding invitations and baby announcements!

{sapling press}

More coming up soon!

{all photos by oh so beautiful paper}