Screen Printing: First Prints

A couple shots from my very first screen prints - here, on an A9 envelope (5.5 x 8.5). This was so much fun! I can't wait to dive into more projects.

Screen Printing Class

I recently hand-stamped a friend's baby shower invitations & realized how much I missed getting my hands in there - getting them dirty - making the impression with my own arm - no mechanical errors or technical issues other than ink & surface & the beautiful imperfections that come from doing anything by hand. I missed all of it & knew I needed to do more of it - but with a little structure. (Structure really helps kick me in the rear.) So when I saw that textile designer, Lena Corwin had an open spot in her Screen Printing class, I jumped on it. It was perfect timing. I'm so excited to go to my first class tonight! I can't wait to get back to using my hands - and in a whole new way for me. Stay tuned for updates.

[image above of Printing By Hand by Lena Corwin - a must read for anyone interested in printing with various tools on various surfaces]

With Thanks: Cottage Life

Thanks to Cottage Life for putting our Moose note cards in this cute spread, Moose on the Loose. The layout & shots are great. The spread reminds me of the layouts I loved in Blueprint. I don't know what it is - but I have such a soft spot for this big goofy-looking animal.

Off to the Beach!

I'm taking off early to head down to the Jersey shore for my annual girls weekend. Surfside cocktails, lots of catching up, biking around town, mini golf, my current read, maybe some Bananagrams... I can't wait!

[photo courtesy of D.S. Brennan]

From the Desk Fridays: Flower Pin

We sent out some great flower pins this week of all new designs/misprints. Love the color of this one. I'm feeling the Fourth of July already!

Happy Birthday Cake Stands

New to the shop: Happy Birthday Cake Stands. Love this one! I took it from our 2009 calendar - I just had to keep it around for more than one month.

Brooklyn Pop Up Wedding Series

Tomorrow is the first day of the Brooklyn Pop-Up Wedding Series at 303Grand in Williamsburg. Vané from Brooklyn Bride and The Wedding Library have teamed up for this fantastic month-long series of bridal shops & events. The first week includes stationery - and of course L&H! As the finale to the series, couples can be married in the undoubtedly all dressed up, Martha Stewart Weddings Pop-Up Chapel. I can't wait to go check it out next week! Find out more here.