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Who doesn’t love letterpress? It’s such a fun and creative craft. There’s also loads of very cool products made and sold on sites such as Etsy, Folksy and DaWanda for you to fill your home with. Here’s a quick roundup of my favourites, plus a guide on how to do it yourself…
Image © Fluid Ink Letterpress
Fluid Ink’s set of four Scandinavian Folk-style coasters would make a beautiful addition to any coffee table. They cost just over $6 too, which is a bargain.
Image © YeeHaw
YeeHaw’s Beet Greeting Cards are absolutely adorable. The designs are printed on natural recycled paper and each card comes with its own Kraft paper envelope. A set of 8 cards costs $16 and other fruit and veg designs are available.
Image © Roll & Tumble Press
This handprinted letterpress poster is based on an original illustration by Roll & Tumble Press. It measures up at 12 x 18 inches and costs $25. Ideal for bedrooms the world over :)
Image © Bella Baroque Design
On the lookout for some original wedding favours for your guests? These aluminum tins from Bella Baroque Design could be the perfect solution. The labels are customisable and come in different two sizes – simply fill them with sweets for your special day. It costs $3.50 for the small tins and $4.00 for the larger ones.
Image © 1Canoe2
This recipe box set would make an incredible gift for someone’s new home… or perhaps even just as a treat for yourself. For your $46 you get a handmade oak box, a set of 42 hand letterpressed recipe cards, divider tabs – all printed on gorgeous, high quality stock. The symbols and typography are based on sketches by 1Canoe2 too.
Image © Quail Lane Press
This handprinted letterpress map of the Channel Islands is available from Quail Lane Press for just $35. Each one comes signed, dated and numbered – they’d look great framed and hung in a bathroom or hallway.
Image © Happy Deliveries
It’s always nice to have an inspirational quote on display to pick you up when you feel down. This one from Happy Deliveries is very lovely indeed. Measuring up at 11 x 17 inches and costing just $20, this little typographical treat will look fab in any home studio or craft nook.
Image © Pugly Pixel
And finally, if you’re feeling inspired to get letterpressin’ yourself then check out Pugly Pixel’s tutorials for achieving the effect digitally.
