Carrie Shryock & Beth Snyder have been friends for, like, ever. They love to draw and canoe and, of course, run their letterpresses in Carrie's family farm barn in Callaway County, Missouri.
They print all of their artwork on two big hunks of iron: a 10x15 Chandle & Price named Roy, and his big bother, a 12x18 Chandler & Price named Charlie. They also have a guillotine paper cutter named Cuttina.
From Sketchbook to printed piece, every print they create is a handmade original. Their hand drawn scenes from daily life are then transformed into plates that they press onto beautiful paper for that one-of-a-kind letterpress feel.
National Stationery Show Booth - Booth 1055
A Quick Study
Longhand, a new line of paper goods from A Quick Study, is about making everyday things special through good design and interesting techniques. It's about making life a little more gracious and aesthetically pleasing, and making time to connect with each other and with ourselves.
poppytalk handmade: a quick study
shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/aquickstudy
Bits & Pieces
Bits and Pieces is a one-girl adventure in western New York, where artist Lisa Barker also works as a freelance photographer, writer, and craft market organizer, among other things. She likes using maps and buttons in her work, and likes riding her bike, dancing, and snuggling with her cat when she's not at work.Blackbird Letterpress
Blackbird Letterpress specializes in stationery, greeting cards, custom printing, ephemera, flags, and animals with a personality. They believe in a high attention to detail, the tradition and history of letterpress, good design, and the narratives that follow along.d sharp
Denise of d. sharp is an artist, wife and mother who lives in her hometown of Portland and makes each item by hand in her studio that is just a few steps from her back door. She has sold her line for over ten years, both retail and wholesale to boutiques and galleries across the country.
She has a blog at dsharp.typepad.com where I share paper craft ideas, my love of vintage stuff and what I find inspiring.
poppytalk handmade: d. sharp
Dempsey Press
** 25% Pre-NSS Sale. Use Coupon Code NSS2011 for all purchases over $20**
Dempsey Press Incorporated is an old-school printing and design studio—they’re quirky, but not “in-your-face” about it, like those people who use old paint buckets for baskets on their vintage bicycles.
shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/dempseypress?ref=si_shop
website: http://dempseypress.com/
facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=10150091180365230
twitter: http://twitter.com/dpress10
National Stationery Show Booth 1350
Designs by Val
Designs by Val is a "modern, chic, sweet & fun" greeting card company based in Vancouver, BC. As a little girl, Val soon discovered something she had as much love for as chocolate: arts & crafts. This soon developed into a passion for creating paper goods. Going into a stationery shop was just as good, if not better, than going into the local bakery.Dude and Chick
Dude and Chick is a letterpress stationery company based in St Paul, Minnesota. All printing, illustration and design is done in-house by John and Katie.Emu Attacks
Emu Attacks! is a blend of Jessica Pollak's favourite things; cooking, patterns and Japanese culture. She's a passionate cook and has always loved making things by hand, so it was only natural that she combine the two; to create stationery and textile gifts. She's hard at work in her Providence, RI Studio creating things that she loves; cute and fresh with a sense of humor.
poppytalk handmade: emu attacks
blog:http://emu-attacks.blogspot.com/
shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/EmuAttacks
website: http://www.emuattacks.com
Figs and Ginger
Rhonda & Elijah Wyman are the designer/makers behind Figs + Ginger. Since 2005 they've been creating elegant, simple jewelry and other wares together. You can find Figs' goods in stores, catalogs, flower shops, and paper stores all over the world! When not traveling Elijah & Rhonda live in beautiful Asheville, NC where they make things and music as much as possible.
Heartfish Press
Heartfish Press is a design and letterpress studio located in Brooklyn NY owned and operated by graphic designer, Hijiri K Shepherd. The studio offers a collection of letterpress prints and cards as well as custom design services. Products include wood type prints & posters, note cards, personalized stationery, wedding invitations, baby announcements and much more. All made by hand with love and attention to detail using 100% cotton papers and soy-based ink.
National Stationery Show Booths 2362 2364 2366 2368
Heather Smith Jones
Heather Smith Jones is an artist, arts educator, and author. In her drawings, paintings, and prints she uses primarily graphite, watercolor, and letterpress. Her work is represented by galleries nationwide and part of public and private collections across the globe. Her first book "Water Paper Paint, Exploring Creativity with Watercolor and Mixed Media" by Quarry Books released Jan. 1, 2011.
poppytalk handmade: heather smith jones
etsy shop: letterpress and prints - http://www.etsy.com/shop/hrsmithjones
gallery store: original unframed paintings - http://hrsmithjones.bigcartel.com/
website: http://www.heathersmithjones.com
Hijinx at Noon
After earning a living as a puppet maker, a performing tiger on Las Ramblas in Barcelona and a photographer in a 1940's dress-up photo booth, Anita Rickwood decided to turn her hand to water colour painted greeting cards and "Hijinx at Noon" was born. Inspired by the place where the animal kingdom and 1950's children's parties meet as well as the mischief that the Owl and the Pussycat got up to after the wedding, Anita's cards are irreverent and joyous. See more at www.hijinxatnoon.com and please contact about wholesale prices.
Inkello
Inkello Letterpress™ (formerly The Petite Press) is the work of illustrator and designer Christine Schneider. Her handmade items are created using letterpress and gocco techniques, combining interesting colors, textures and materials with unique ideas. They are printed in small, often limited-edition runs, and most are hand-initialed and numbered by the artist.
poppytalk handmade: inkello
shop: shop.inkello.com/
Jack and Ella Paper
Jack and Ella Paper Press is the work of one girl living in Wisconsin who adores all things paper. The goods typically have a clean and organized look about them, are eco-friendly (recycled card stock), with a hint of fun.
poppytalk handmade: jack & ella paper
shop: http://www.jackandellapaper.etsy.com
website: http://www.jackandellapaper.etsy.com
Joie Studio
Joie Studio is a boutique design and letterpress studio located in Pasadena, California.
poppytalk handmade: joie studio
National Stationery Show Booth 1963
K is for Calligraphy
K is for Calligraphy where you will find one of a kind calligraphic greetings, handmade and re-made what-nots and the original, real deal, seal the deal envelope seals!
poppytalk handmade: k is for calligraphy
Stay tuned for Part 2!
