...a small, worn cardboard box held my first collection of stamps, sealing wax, string, papers and pencils. Anything I could get my hands on was subjected to my creative whims. (this might explain my pack-rat tendencies!)…I love to make lovely things. Even better is to share these handmade objects with others. A degree in Fine Arts and 15 years in the field of graphic design has refined my aesthetic sensibilities, but the little girl holding out a lovingly hand-drawn piece of stationery is still in there. I make these things and I revel in the sheer beauty of the process, but the idea of sharing this joy (of spreading the love around) just makes me happy. Wedding invitations? Personalized stationery? Calling cards? Baby Announcement? I’d love to work on your custom project. The process starts with words. A conversation about who you are, what you like, where you want your project to go. Next: the sketches and custom digital layouts for your review. Once we have a final design you have the choice of flat or letterpress printing. You can view my 2010 Letterpress Price List here. All letterpress materials are printed on my antique Chandler & Price Pilot Press. All inks are hand-mixed. My papers of choice are traditional, thick, cotton letterpress stocks – Crane Lettra 110lb cover & Reich Savoy 118lb cover – but it always depends on the project. There are so many amazing papers to choose from (ask me, I know, I’ve been working through a serious paper addiction for years now!) Letterpress is an artisanal process, the print is crafted entirely by hand and therefore subtle variations in color, inking and placement are to be expected. Each piece is a small work of art - handled many times, scrutinized and carefully constructed to produce a beautiful result. There really is nothing quite like it! Contact me and we'll discuss how we can work together to create your one-of-a-kind stationery...