Yes... I am... a... paper geek.
I was definitely the student who fastidiously organized my school supplies preceding each new school year. I was the mom who individually labeled every crayon, marker, and pencil for each of my three boys.
Every Target run ends with me drooling over the notebooks, journals, and pens. Most of my Instagram follows are stationery companies.
Yes... I am... a... paper geek.
On the afternoon this particular package arrived I was very pumped!!!
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| ENVELOPES!!!!!!! |
I was very excited about their square-ness, their size (5 3/4" x 5 3/4"), their bright colors, and....
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THE VERY DEEP EURO FLAP THAT MAKES MY HEART FLUTTER!!!!!
The envelopes have incredibly delicious names like: grape jelly, blue raspberry, lemon drop, orange fizz, and sweet tooth. It was love at first-sight, and my creative juices instantly began flowing. My main-stay colors will most likely be razzle berry (bright pink!), red hot, and sour apple, and, of course, sweet tooth (white).
What's Next for Hillcrest Cottage Press?
At my list's top is formatting all designs for these square envelopes. Colors of letter press ink will be matched and/or coordinated with the envelopes' bright, cheery colors. After formatting, I patiently wait unit I am positioned to send my calligraphy designs to the company which makes copper type- high plates. The plates will be used to press the ink into the paper.
In addition to my letter press cards, I will be adding printed cards of my watercolor and ink designs. I think my art will be a great compliment to my new letter press.
I have to remember that my venture is one step at a time, but also intentional as I move toward my goals.
P.S. Years of doing it backwards have taught me to begin, not end, with the envelopes. It is kinda like matching paint to fabric rather than running around trying to find fabric to match a wall color. |
