Brand Love...

{images by monina velarde via graphic exchange}

What a fun identity system by Monina Velarde for Lift Airlines. Such a lighthearted, less serious approach to flying. I'm especially loving the little bag for those times your flight is a tad more bumpy than expected.

Hello Fancy Letterpress Notes

{hello fancy notes, set of 5}

Isn't it so nice to receive a little note just because? It just adds a little extra hop in your step. A little perk to your day. Now available in fuchsia in the Paper Lovely shop are these Hello Fancy letterpress notes. Pass along happy hello's to all your friends!

Today I Fancy...

{images by flores del sol}

Oh, how I'm loving these floral arrangements from Flores del Sol. And they're professionally preserved so you will be able to enjoy their loveliness years and years to come. Wonderful for those of those of us are a little horticulturally challenged...ahem. I'm thinking this is just what my office window ledge needs.

Wonderful Weekend Wishes...

{image via flickr}

Ahhhh...the weekend has finally arrived and I am so ready for our getaway to North Carolina. This will be my first time there, and I am very excited to spend a few days relaxing on the beach. I plan on bringing my sketchbook and working on a few new letterpress designs here and there, but nothing too strenuous. I'll plan on having some pictures to share!

Also, don't forget to enter the Paper Lovely giveaway for a set of letterpress garden tools notes!
Have a wonderful weekend!

Lacy Wedding Invitations

I had so much fun creating these letterpress wedding invitations for my brother and his bride for their June 5th wedding. The mission was to create an invitation that incorporated a very elegant, Victorian inspired theme. This invitation set is being featured today on Paper Crave! Check it out here.

Brand Love...

{branding by rethink canada via qbn}

So very clever! I just love the literal representation of this branding package for Crop Hair Boutique. Cropped corners and all, the details are fantastic.

Paper Lovely on Design Sponge!

So, I woke up this morning, checked my twitter account and as I scrolled through, saw that Grace Bonney at Design Sponge had written a little ditty about my xoxo and mwah notes! I was so excited, I frightened my husband half to death as he still laid nestled under the covers. I am so honored to be featured. Thanks so much, Grace!

Paper Lovely Giveaway: Garden Tools Notes

Sweet, sweet summer is finally upon us! It's been such a long, grueling winter here in the Midwest, so to celebrate the arrival of summer, Paper Lovely is giving away a set of garden tools note cards! Enter to win a set of 5 note cards with coordinating envelopes by writing a comment below about your favorite summertime activity.

For 1 to 3 additional entries, do one or more of the following and come back here to leave a comment about it.
1. Follow Paper Lovely on Twitter.
2. Became a fan/like Paper Lovely on Facebook.
3. Subscribe to the Paper Lovely blog.

You have until 11:59PM CST on Friday, June 25 to enter. Winners will be announced on Monday, June 28.

Best of luck and Happy Summer!

Congratulations to Advertising Gal on winning this set of garden tools letterpress notes! Please send your mailing info to me at kimburks@paper-lovely.com and I'll get these sent your way!

Thanks so much to everyone who participated in the giveaway!

Today I Fancy...

{images by mary kate mcdevitt via ihearthandmade}

I am such a big fan of to-do lists. A chance to unload everything that's swirling around in your mind onto a piece of paper. Sometimes even those lists can get out of control, which is why I'm loving these Mini Goals Chalkboards by Mary Kate McDermitt. A very manageable way to cross off those to do's, one step at a time.

Wonderful Weekend Wishes...

{image by meganjane11 via flickr}

The College World Series is coming to town this weekend! So excited to make my way to the ballpark and enjoy a few games, the crazy fans, and of course, some zesto's icecream. Hoping to catch a few rays as well, but we'll see if the weather cooperates. Have a wonderful weekend!

Silverware Letterpress Tags

{custom letterpress tags}

Just finished up this set of silverware tags for Kerrie at the Wooden Hive. Kerrie uses vintage flatware to create custom garden markers with any wording you please. All wording is hand hammered. Check her out here.

Brand Love...

{images by wallnut studio}

I decided that I needed to be true to my graphic design roots and incorporate this field into my blog a bit more, so I am starting a new weekly posting on fabulous branding packages. First up is this identity package created by Wallnut Studio for an organic restaurant. I just love the cohesiveness of this brand, right down to the pick in the muffin.

Today I Fancy...

{illustrations by katie daisy via freshly blended}

Discovered these beautiful illustrations by Katie Daisy. Just loving the fresh, vibrant colors and fanciful illustration style. Available in her etsy shop, The Wheatfield.

Lacy Letterpress Notes

{lacy letterpress notes, set of 5}


Brand spankin' new in the Paper Lovely shop are these Lacy letterpress folded notes. Perfect for an elegant little note, or even as a card to accompany that bridal shower gift.

Personalized Letterpress Note Card Giveaway!

I can hardly believe it, but I am celebrating the one year anniversary of Paper Lovely! In honor of one year of printing letterpress lovelies, I am giving away a personalized note cards set! To enter, head on over to Oh So Beautiful Paper and write a comment about an important anniversary in your life. For a second chance to win, tweet about the contest and paste the link to your tweet in the comments section of the Oh So Beautiful Paper blog. You have until 11:59 p.m. EST on Friday, June 11 to enter. Winner will be announced on Monday!

Wonderful Weekend Wishes

{found via flickr}

Whew! This weekend is going to be a busy one. My brother is getting married, so lots of fun family activities are ahead. I created the designs for all of the wedding suite materials, so hope to share photographs some time next week!

A Life Through the Lens

{photography prints by a life through the lens}

Loving the soft colors and beautiful use of lighting in these photography prints. Found here.

Ferris Wheel Thank You Notes

{ferris wheel thank you folded notes, set of 5}

I decided to add just a little extra twist to the ferris wheel notes...now available as thank you's in the Paper Lovely shop.