Photo shoots

October 16, 2014October 16, 2014 ~ Bess Paper Goods & Gifts ~ Leave a comment

In the day job that I had for the last seven years, I often styled people, food and product for photo shoots. However, I rarely put that kind of effort into my own photos—until now. I’ve started the massive task of reshooting all my merchandise with two goals in mind: First, higher quality images, truer color and consistency across my etsy shop. The second is to convey style—to further appeal to the type of personality who might want to purchase the piece.

Here are a few of my favorites—can’t wait to hear what you think!

Oh, and of course, if you’re interested in any cards, or just want to see how they look in the shop, find them here!

How to send a letter

October 15, 2014October 11, 2014 ~ Bess Paper Goods & Gifts ~ Leave a comment

Custom letterpress cards printed with my fancy new wood type is now available in the shop! Order script here and brush caps here.

Robin’s Egg

October 13, 2014October 11, 2014 ~ Bess Paper Goods & Gifts ~ Leave a comment

You guys… I might have a problem. As I unpack the things I’ve shipped here, I’m noticing a trend…

So it’s only fitting that my first printing for pleasure was a lovely shade of robin’s egg! Hello cards now available in the shop!

Let’s Make a Date

October 11, 2014October 9, 2014 ~ Bess Paper Goods & Gifts ~ Leave a comment

I wanted to make something to thank Amy and Jeff for making me a part of their day earlier this summer, and I had been toying around with ways to utilize my set of wood numerals and incorporate more hand lettering for quite some time. The resulting print—featuring the date of their wedding and a cut made from my own handwriting printed in their wedding colors—turned out great and I can’t wait to make them for other couples and even new parents! Get in touch or order them here.

Christmas and your birthday all rolled in to one

October 9, 2014 ~ Bess Paper Goods & Gifts ~ 1 Comment

Have you been wondering where I’ve been for the last week? Well… I’ve been unpacking and assembling because BESS IS HERE!!!

Reunited and it feels so good.... — Reunited and it feels so good….

I’ll post a studio tour once everything has found a home, but as soon as I had the room cleared out enough to assemble Bess, I needed to print the last of a pre-move order. A company in Michigan decided my script happy birthday cards were the perfect thing for their clients and ordered a whole bunch. I had shipped off what I had in stock in Wisconsin, but as Bess was already in pieces when the order was placed, I could only get them about half their order. Becky has been nothing but patient and it was great to have a plan for my inaugural Bermuda printing!