Category: letterpress

Custom Wood Type Print

Posted on by Hijiri

This print was for my husband Randy. He wanted this quote be printed for a while… at the same time, our 2nd year anniversary was coming up, it was the “cotton” year, and I’ve been working with cotton paper… so I immediately decided to print this as one of the anniversary gifts to him! A perfect 2nd year cotton gift :)

Wood types — can’t get enough!

My cheat sheet – it really helps when setting types.

see?

and printed…

It’s mounted, but haven’t been framed just yet… soon, soon.

He liked it and I think it’s helping him, too… :)

Around the Block

Posted on by Hijiri

I’ve been eyeing on these beautiful letterpress prints from Green Chair Press. They are so beautiful and also inspirational at the same time. I love the color, design – they speak to me.

Around the Block:

The quote is from Robert Motherwell:
“If you can’t find your inspiration by walking around the block one time, go around two blocks — but never three.”

Walk Empty-handed:

“Walk empty-handed, for wise is the man who contents himself with the spectacle of the world.”  – José Saramago

Happy March, everyone!!

Singing in the Rain

Posted on by Hijiri

Very bold and cool wood type print from PHEWords. Love the composition and the usage of the wood type blocks. I also love the energy of the prints!

Singing in the Rain:


You Make Me Feel:

Forever Young! (how fun is the “v” “e” “R”?!):

Friday morning inspiration… Happy Friday, everyone!

Round Robin Press

Posted on by Hijiri

It was my birthday yesterday, I had a great day, great night with my friends (THANK YOU for those who came out on Monday night! xo) and also received lots of birthday wishes from everywhere in the world! Thank you so much, my friends, you are my inspiration!

My friend Yuki sent this card from San Francisco and I thought it was great – a plant-able letterpress card from Round Robin Press.

It’s letterpressed on handmade paper with wildflower seeds and you just plant this card, water it regularly and…. the flowers grow! How cute! I don’t want to plant this beautiful letterpress card, and her sweet message inside the card, but I think I’ll try and see.

I did flower seed idea on my save-the-date card for my wedding, but this would be a cute card for a special occasion, too. More cards and information on their website here.

Thank you, Yuki!