05/08/2013

NSS Sneak Peek: Belle & Union

Today’s NSS Sneak Peek comes from another returning exhibitor â€“ Belle & UnionÂ (Booth #1853)! Meg made a huge splash in her debut appearance last year, with a booth that had veteran exhibitors in awe and a fantastic collection of seriously awesome paper goods. This year Meg has doubled the Belle & Union line with 20 new greeting cards, art prints, a letterpress calendar, new gift wrap, and boxed sets. Here are some of the new goodies!

The flag card above is of particular note: a portion of all sales of will go toÂ Operation Write Home, a non-profit that sends blank cards to soldiers deployed overseas to help them keep in touch with those back home. Meg and I both know how hard it is to have spouses and family deployed overseas, so I’m thrilled that Meg is contributing to such a fantastic program!

Thanks Meg!

Photo Credits: Belle & Union

05/07/2013

NSS Sneak Peek: Pei Design

Our next Stationery Show sneak peek comes from a designer that had one of my favorite debuts last year â€“ Pei Design (Booth #1774)! I love Pei’s modern style and knack for color. Last year’s collection included letterpress and foil stamped greeting cards, notebooks, and fill-in party invitations. This year Pei is expanding withÂ art prints, calendars, notepads, wrapping paper, holiday postcards, and lots of greeting card designs! The new products are all locally printed in full color using FSC-certified paper.

Thanks Pei!

Photo Credits: Pei Design

05/06/2013

NSS Sneak Peek: 9th Letter Press

Happy Monday everyone! I thought I’d kick off this year’s National Stationery Show sneak peek coverage with a studio making its debut at this year’s show â€“ 9th Letter PressÂ (Booth #1754)! Based in Winter Park, Florida, 9th Letter Press specializes in wedding invitations and greeting cards with unique illustrations and hand lettering. Sheli and Isabel of 9th Letterpress will debut a new collection of foil stamped greeting cards, gift wrap, notebooks, and party decor at the show. I can’t wait to see everything in person!

Photo Credits:Â 9th Letter Press

05/03/2013

{happy weekend!}

Happy Friday everyone! I spent all day yesterday thinking it was Wednesday, so it feels like the weekend kind of snuck up on me! And do you know what else is sneaking up? The National Stationery Show â€“ it’s only two weeks away! Stationery Show mailers are starting to arrive and one of the photos below is a little sneak peek of something very special that I’ll be sharing in greater detail after the show. Next week I’m kicking off my NSS sneak peek coverage with some new exhibitors and returning favorites. Yay! But in the meantime…

Photos by me via Instagram

…a few links for your weekend:

Finally! Self-inking rubber stamps that look nice
A blooming floral monogram. Such a great idea!
The world at night = cool poster
Build your own paper globe
I dream of remodeling our kitchen in the not-too-distant future. I’ll be keeping this advice in mind when we do.
IOU Letterpress Promissory Notes is having a Mother’s Day sale!
Candystore Collective is partnering with Black Sheep Postal Service for Mother’s Day! All orders come with a free handmade card for mom.

This week on Oh So Beautiful Paper:

Emma + Finn’s whimsical floral NYC wedding invitations
Cute + quirky illustrated wedding invitations with neon edge painting
Lucas’s adorable letters + numbers 3rd birthday party invitations
Mother’s Day is next weekend!Â A few favorite cards, and theÂ full round up here!
Allie + Ryan’s baby gender reveal DVD covers
Travel-inspired beach destination wedding invitations
Use a large scale “Here Comes the Bride” sign in your wedding!
Business card inspiration: Gilded
Well Said Type: Ministry Script
p.s. We’re hiring a Social Media Coordinator! Is it you?

Check back soon for this weekâ€™s cocktail! Â I hope you all have a wonderful weekend, and Iâ€™ll see you back here on Monday!Â xoxo

04/29/2013

Seasonal Stationery: Mother’s Day, Part 3

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, I thought I’d share a final group of cards from this year’s Mother’s Day round up! There are so many colorful and beautiful cards this year â€“ lots of options for sending a little note of love to all the moms in your life. You can see a few more favorite cards here and here and the full round up right here!