Oh, what, you don’t come here for the bacon?

February 27, 2011February 27, 2011 ~ Bess Paper Goods & Gifts ~ Leave a comment

[see previous post if this title doesn’t make any sense to you!]

Sorry loyal readers, I’ve been a little bit all over the place lately. Bacon, houseplants… I don’t know what this blog is coming to anymore.

This weekend marked the first in quite a while (and the last for an equally long while) in which I didn’t have to devote any time to that job that pays my bills. I spent two days doing nothing but letterpress, and let me tell you, I am not in printing shape anymore. No, it’s not that strenuous, I am just that out of shape.

Anyway, that means loads of new work coming soon, and in the mean time, another way to bring a little letterpress into your life:

Super fun paper circles! For the last year or so, I’ve been holding on to all my scraps and test papers and pieces that didn’t turn out quite right. So they’re not perfect, but there’s still something really beautiful about the intersecting designs…too beautiful to end up in the trash can. Perfect for scrapbookers, card makers, artists or even just to use as confetti on your next party table, these little discs add whimsy to any project.

Light Blue

October 11, 2010October 11, 2010 ~ Bess Paper Goods & Gifts ~ Leave a comment

A couple weeks ago all I wanted to do was print in this fabulous robin’s egg blue. Dandelions! Damask! Frames! Ornaments! (Yup, holiday greetings are on their way…) They all looked amazing in this color. This weekend, I finished them up (many got a pop of red!) and folded and packaged the one color designs while the rest dry. Enjoy!

Oh, and 622press goods made it into a bunch of treasuries today, so thanks to Barbara, Daphne, Emily and Lynsey.

Honey, I’m home!

November 11, 2009 ~ Bess Paper Goods & Gifts ~ Leave a comment

DSCF0197 The press is here! In my house! Everyone say it with me, “FINALLY!” My parents loaded up the back of the truck one (last, maybe?) time and hauled the press, one type cabinet and supplies down here a week ago. I spent the day setting up and was printing by Sunday night! I’m really pleased with my new workspace—the smaller of the two bedrooms in the old part of the house, you’re welcome, Mike—it’s big windows and fresh coat of paint make it such a bright place to work. I’m still figuring out the best arrangement for all the furniture in my tiny room, but here’s how I’ve got it worked out right now!

DSCF0199 It took me much much more time than it should have to get those shelves level, but I fit all of the cuts I currently have in rotation! Paper storage in the clean white shelves, type cabinet is just to the left of the frame of the picture.

Fireworks wedding invitations

April 22, 2009 ~ Bess Paper Goods & Gifts ~ 4 Comments

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I just finished up these gorgeous invitations for a couple who are renewing their vows on July 3rd. While they wanted to aknowledge the proximity of the holiday, they didn’t want their invitations to be kitchy or overly patriotic. I came up with a design that was abstract yet recognizable while being fun, modern and elegant. Printed with a deep impression and silver ink on a rich red textured paper, they are absolutely stunning!

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Who runs this place, anyway?

January 15, 2009 ~ Bess Paper Goods & Gifts ~ 1 Comment

Ahhhh I know, I’ve failed you again. I promise I’ll be back next week, but in the mean time here’s a sneak peak at what I’ve been working on:

newcollection That, my friends, is only part of a brand new collection of stationery from 622 press. A few pieces are up in my etsy shop — more to come.