Shop Update

In honor of spring, the We Heart Paper shop was updated with bright and sunny stationery sets and fun birthday greetings. Don't forget to use coupon code: SPRING2011 for 15% off. Happy snail mailing!

A We Heart Paper Milestone

Happy Monday folks! This past weekend we welcomed a new press into the We Heart Paper family and I am over the moon. Our new Vandercook SP-15 from the 60's and while it needed a thorough cleaning (above photo was taken before I scrubbed it down - you can see the dirt and grim streaking down the side) is in remarkable condition and most importantly, prints like a dream. I couldn't wait to break in the press and ran a few new cards - you can find them here, here and here.

In other news, Julie of Rosy + Tart is kindly hosting a giveaway of our Letterpress Doodle Hello + Thanks Notecards. You can enter here.

Wedding Wednesday: Sarah + Erik

When Sarah sent over her wedding photos, I knew I had to share them. I had the pleasure of working with Sarah and Erik last year in the design of their letterpress wedding announcements. Sarah and Erik wed in Prague last fall - aren't their photos beautiful?

Wedding Coordinator: Natalie Dlouha of White Agency
Photographer: D.Hamernik
(if you're interested in working with D.Hamernik, contact Natalie of White Agency)

Introducing... a new We Heart Paper website!

Hooray! Please forgive the lack of new posts this week but I've been hard at work finishing up the website redesign for We Heart Paper. After weeks of coding and taking new product pictures, it's finally ready! This entire process has really hit home and made me realize how incredibly blessed I am to do something I truly love. I also have an amazing safety net of family and friends that let me soar and make my heart swell. In the past year, We Heart Paper has grown into more than I could have ever imagined - I'm really excited to see where this journey takes me. Go on, check it out :)

{shop update} You Are My Sunshine

I'm really excited to finally have these You Are My Sunshine cards printed and stocked in the shop. With spring in the air, bright colors and sunny prints are the way to go. Send it to your favorite person to brighten his or her day. It also doubles as a fun print!

Shop Update

The We Heart Paper etsy shop is finally updated with new labels, more of our best selling letterpress hot air balloon + mustache note cards and a full array of heart stickers! Yippeee - happy snail-mailing!

To make your day even better - use coupon code: FEBSHOP for 20% off your order.
Valid until Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011.

New Save The Dates - Becca and Curtis

I recently finished these whimsical save the date postcards for Becca and Curtis, (available in my shop) who were a stationer's dream to work with. They had three requirements for their save the date postcards, 1- color scheme (yellow, navy & a little bit of grey), 2- Nelly Script and 3- boy+girl silhouettes. Aside from those details, Becca gave me carte blanche to work my design magic. I'm thrilled with how they came out and most importantly, they are as well. :)

2010 Holiday Cards

Now that we're fairly certain the majority of our card recipients have received them, I'm so proud to to share our 2010 holiday cards - designed to mimic an old school telegram design with a touch of whimsy. The We Heart Paper card was letterpress in a dark metallic gold ink with lyrics to sing along to Jingle Bells, masterfully written by Ryan :). Instead of opting for a photo card for our first holiday season as a married couple, we used the same design for our friends and family and printed it in a coral red and blue-ish green. I couldn't resist including a quote from one of my favorite holiday movies, Elf. :)

Happy Holidays - Reindeer Giveaway

I love the holiday season, especially in NY. The streets are transformed into a beautiful winter wonderland - the decorations, the lights, 5th Ave - it's all so awe-inspiring!

In the spirit of the season, I'm giving away these cute little letterpress reindeer note cards to TWO winners - perfect for slipping a little note into a gift.

Details:
Set of 5
+ printed in metallic gold ink
+ size: 2.5"x3.5"
+ comes with corresponding little red envelopes
+ and round kraft envelope seals (letterpressed with the same reindeer!)

How To Win:

1) (mandatory) To qualify, you must be a follower and/or subscriber of my blog.
2) (mandatory) Leave a comment with your favorite holiday memory or tradition.
3) (for an additional entry) Announce it to the world! Twitter, Facebook or blog about my giveaway and leave a comment here with the link.

(sample tweet: I just entered @weheartpaper's giveaway for letterpress reindeer notecards!)

Giveaway ends tomorrow, Thursday, December 2, 2010 at 11:59 PM EST.
TWO winners will be selected by Random.org and announced on Friday, Dec. 3, 2010.

Good luck, friends!!

gracie lee + andrew

"classic chic, clean, modern with a touch of whimsy..."

Gracie Lee is a southern belle who hails from Georgia and moved to New York City for love. Her fiancee was offered a job three years ago in the big apple and together, they decided to take a leap of faith in their relationship. After 2 years in New York and 4 years of dating, Gracie Lee and Andrew took a short trip back to Georgia for a vacation with her family. With her father's permission, Andrew took the opportunity to propose to the love of his life during a romantic hot air balloon ride. How sweet? *squeal*

Gracie Lee and Andrew wanted their wedding to be a reflection of their life as it is now, in New York. I had a ball working on their invitations - Gracie was super sweet and had so many fabulous ideas. She wanted something clean and modern for the invitation design but wanted to incorporate a hot air balloon design in some way, shape or form. Ultimately she decided it took away from her clean, modern vision. Around the same time, I serendipitously found these amazing vintage hot air balloon stamps - it was kismet and voilà.

Gracie Lee and Andrew are tying the knot this New Year's Eve in style and I wish them the best. Congrats!

Tandem Bike Save The Dates

I've been promising pictures of my recent projects! These clean and simple tandem bike save the dates are also finally in the shop! Perfect for you and your fiancee? You can find them here.

Brooklyn Indie Market

Happy Monday! This past Saturday was my first time showing at the Brooklyn Indie Market and I just loved every minute of it. The people were so kind and we were surrounded by so many other amazing designers. We were also super lucky - the weather was simply amazing! I have to thank my super awesome husband for spending 10 hours of his Saturday to help me and keep me company. <3

I went to my very first blogger meet up on Sunday! I met some amazing really ladies, had some really great conversation and had some delicious food - I wish I took home some of Brandi's raspberry and chocolate scones. They're sooooo good!

How was your weekend?

Sonja and Binh - Wedding Invitations

The amazing pictures from their wedding were taken by Becka and Nate of Studio222. View the rest of the teasers from Sonja and Binh's wedding here.



I had the pleasure of printing wedding invitations for one of my dearest friends, Sonja and her, now, husband Binh. Sonja and I met 8 years ago on a study tour in Taiwan. Sonja is one of the most genuine, sweetest and kindest people I have ever met, and although, unfortunately, I was unable to attend, the wedding being 1000 miles away and 2 weekends before my own, I was thrilled to play a small part in their special day. This three color invitation is clean, chic and classy, like their beautiful wedding. You are one lucky man, Binh. ;)

Becky & Marc - Save The Date

A while back, I had the pleasure of working with Becky on her Save The Dates. Custom designed for the couple, it incorporated their color scheme and a bit of fun and whimsy.