Holiday 2012: Classic holiday cards.

Hi again! I'm back to share some favorite holiday cards that are now in stock in the Maida Vale Etsy shop. These are all yummy letterpress cards that have been printed on 100% cotton, tree-free cardstock. If you'd like to order more or less than you see listed, just send me a email with the quantity you desire. Thanks!

Holiday 2012: Chalkboard cards + more.

The Maida Vale Etsy shop is all prettied up for the holidays! Stop by to see new chalkboard and abstract tree cards, as well as old favorites. I'll be sharing more goodies throughout the week. Here's a peek at what's listed:

Arrow letterpress notecards.

Hi everyone! I'm just back from a much needed trip to Maui. We are so lucky to have Hawaii just a short flight away, so my husband and I took advantage of it. I'm also excited to share some simple new cards with you! These arrow cards are letterpressed on 100% cotton Crane Lettra (in soft white). I paired them up with kraft envelopes. You can find full details in the shop. Thanks for looking!

Enter to win a set of letterpress cards!

Happy Friday! As we head into the first full weekend of 2012, I'm excited to announce a little giveaway. If you would like to win a set of my blind debossed letterpress heart cards, simply do the following. A winner will be drawn at random on Friday, January 13 at 5:00 PM Pacific. US residents only, please. Good luck!

To qualify for entry:

1. Leave your name and email address in the comments below AND
2. Follow me on Twitter or favorite Maida Vale on Etsy

A Maida Vale Valentine.

Happy New Year! Of course now that the holidays are over, it's almost time for another one... Valentine's Day! In addition to the collection I've already developed, I've also created these new letterpress notecards. They're perfect for slipping into your kiddo's lunch bag or hiding under a sweetie's pillow. Printed on 100% cotton, tree-free cardstock. Thanks!

Holiday deadline for personalized stationery orders.

Good morning! If you are interested in giving a fun, eco-friendly gift this holiday season, take a peek at my personalized letterpress stationery. But, please note: all personalized letterpress stationery orders shipping to addresses within the U.S. must be received by Monday, November 28. Production time takes approximately 2-3 weeks, so this will allow enough time for your gift to be handcrafted. Contact me with any questions, or if you would like to ship to an international address. Thanks!

New: Peppermint letterpress holiday gift tags.

New in the shop: Dress up your gifties with these sweet letterpress peppermint tags! After the holidays, your friends and family can use them as a bookmark. Sold in packs of 6 in either heavy bright white cardstock or chipboard (for a rustic feel). Printed on my vintage letterpress and carefully packaged for you. Hope you all have a great 11.11.11 and a wonderful weekend, too!

Have a holly jolly...

Spread holiday cheer with these super heavy letterpress postcards. The design appears on the front and has a blank backside for you to add a personal message. Recipients can prop it up or frame for next year's holiday decorations. Printed at home on my vintage letterpress, and lovingly packaged for you. Sold in packs of 8 for $15, now available in the shop. Enjoy!

Clean + classic monogrammed stationery.

Hi everyone! I'm excited to share new personalized letterpress stationery that is now available in the shop. The design is clean, classic and heavy on impression. Plus, you get your choice of envelope colors. These make a lovely gift for the impending holidays (are they seriously impending?!). Thanks!

Blind debossed chevron cards.

Sometimes it's hard to photograph a new product. That is certainly the case with these new blind debossed chevron cards. They are printed on tree-free Crane Lettra, and create an interesting illusion when turned from side to side. Blank on the inside, available now. Have a great weekend!

The Wayzgoose.

On Saturday, I attended my first Wayzgoose at the School of Visual Concepts here in Seattle. Oh my goodness, it was a letterpress geek's dream. So, so fun. The hubbers and I particularly enjoyed watching the Steamroller Smackdown. It's exactly as it sounds. A giant steamroller was driven across oversized printing plates to create fairly large posters. Can't wait until next year! Steamroller evidence follows below:


Giant plates are inked up.


Paper is laid across the plates.


The steamroller does its business.


Again with the business.


The print is removed from the plate.


Posters are hung from the school's balconies to dry.


Lovely little presses in the print shop.


A rad set of prints on display in the shop. I want them in our kitchen!

Coming off the press...

Although it's been quiet on this blog (don't forget about that coupon code), I have actually been fairly busy in the studio. Here are a few fun projects I've been working on lately...


Personalized letterpress notecards as bridesmaids' gifts. What a thoughtful idea!


Personalized, flat printed cards. Double-sided for an extra pop of color!


Bridal shower invitations for a sweet cousin of mine.


Ultra modern wedding invites designed by friends for their clean, chic wedding.


Coordinating thank you cards we came up with as a play on the wedding invitations.

Fun new folded card sets.

Happy Monday to all! New in the shop: Covent Garden letterpress folded notecards! I designed these based on some of my travels last year and am really proud of the way they came out. Minimal and clean, these folded notecards are printed on 110# Crane Lettra (so they are tree-free) in a blue-gray ink. They can be purchased individually, or in a set of 8 (you get 4 of each). =)

New in the shop: Letterpress Hello Postcards.

Today you can find fun new letterpress postcards in the shop! These postcards boast a bold hello and create an interesting optical illusion as you look at them. Printed on 100% cotton Crane Lettra, they are eco-friendly, too. Available in a set of 8 postcards with blue raspberry envelopes for $10 + shipping. =)

Enter to win a set of personalized notecards!

I'm rapidly approaching sale #400 on Etsy and couldn't be more excited. To thank you all, I'm giving away a set of monogram blind debossed notecards! These personalized flat notecards feature you and your beloved's initials OR your full monogram. In addition to the notecards, you also get a combination of 4 envelope colors (option 1 or 2; see below).

To enter: Leave your name and email address in the comments below by Sunday March 20 @ 12:00 PM PST. If you have a Twitter account, follow me. At that time, a name will be chosen at random and the winner will be contacted. Please note that this contest is only open to residents of the US and Canada at this time.