…and the invitation makes an appearance
For the Clark + Walker studio launch. As i promised below, i wanted to share. Here is it! I designed it using Crane paper and because the party was pulled together so quickly, i opted to use a fun mailing label rather then sending the envelopes to press. It worked out great and allowed me to add a fun tag line to the label as well.
Enjoy!
Now i just have to get a photo of the amazing custom bracelet that was made for me by my friend Jess over at Jess LC.
Lets talk letterpress
Recently, i had the opportunity to visit my alma mater (The College of Saint Rose) and talk to the junior graphic design print and production class about the art of letterpress. I was so honored to be asked to speak and show my portfolio. It was even more fun to be back in the studios and see the old G4′s upgraded to sweet iMacs and a huge orange wall! (Obviously, i am a fan of that one).
The fun part about the talk was the history of the art and how letterpress has become such a “must have” with stationery designers, especially in the wedding industry. Technology has lifted the print process to soar and it really is truly amazing at what can be done with paper and lettepress. Interestingly, letterpress printing wasn’t a huge part of the curriculum when i attended St. Rose, but i think it should be. It is a beautiful way to show off design, texture, paper and color.
I hope the class enjoyed having me as much as i enjoyed speaking.
Me with adjunct professor Christy Ann Coppola from Coppola Design who invited me to speak.
Clark + Walker studio launch
Just incase you aren’t familiar, you must hurry up and check out the Clark + Walker studio website. A-MA-ZING! Such a treat for your eyes, and let me just say, that so is their new studio. I am thinking of packing up shop and just showing up on their doorstep with my iMac and paper in tow. I wonder if they would go for it?
On Thursday night, they celebrated the official opening of their new studio and it was such fun. Not only did i have the opportunity to sponsor it, i met some great people in the industry, enjoyed a few glasses of wine and a yummy spread of treats. So Luke is going to shoot the invitation that i designed for the event, but i wanted to share some photos in the meantime, and i’ll add the invitation later, so be sure to check back.
{ the outside of the studio}
{ the inside… see why i want to move right in? }
{ the swag bag with tag i designed and produced… keep your eyes out for a new design that i included in this bag }
{ ah yes, me enjoying my wine }
{ the amazing Clark + Walker crew }
{ Krista Washburn representing Well Wed magazine, the other sponsor }
{ the amazing Katie and Deborah from Katie O Weddings and Events }
So a great night with great friends and good times. Up next? Katie’s launch party tomorrow evening!
For the love of paper
Last May i attended the National Stationery Show in NYC. It was a blast! After about 8 hours of browsing through fabulous paper and goodies, i realized i was practically being shuffled out with my arms full of swag and blistered feet. I could have stayed all night long. I met some great designers and stationers and found some really neat resources.
If anyone knows me (in real life), you can attest to the fact that Christmas wrapping is my favorite holiday thing to do. Okay, besides eating and enjoying holiday cocktail mixtures. Everything coordinates from ribbon to wrap and bows to boxes. I nearly fell over when i met Denise of Denise Lynn Studios. The wrap she designs is so beautiful and quite unique. I am getting ready to place an order, i must have some of this paper.
Here are a few of her designs. Enjoy!
