July27th
LaKiesha wanted to order the monogram grad announcements but replace monogram with her school mascot. The great thing about university and the internet is that it’s easy to find a high-resolution .tif of the logo or even better an .eps
These were printed with Spruce ink and paired with matching envelopes on 110# paper. A6 (4.5×6″) and customization made these a perfect announcement for completing the task!
July25th
This was taken outside the new local creamery in Driggs. Serving fresh gelato daily, I’m hopelessly addicted! I feel sort of sick and twisted because now is the time to be enjoying summer, seeing that it has finally arrived here in Driggs. However, I just wanted to show you a sneak peek of the holiday collection launching in August (wholesale ordering) and mid-September (retail buying). Hopefully with the new product, we’ll have a new self-hosted Dingbat Press shop too!
It is so beautiful, warm and sunny here. I feel that especially after this last winter, that I’m not ready for another winter. I told Brian the other day that he should open a fly-fishing lodge for the other half of the year in the Bahamas. I am sooo not ready for the summer to close except maybe so I can get these cards out to you.
What do you think? As I’m wrapping up the collection I want to know what you’d buy : photo cards, gift tags, greeting cards, recipe tags?
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July22nd
These cards were designed for Alexi of Lush Sugar. I was so excited when she approached me needing business cards incorporating her logo as she has some BEAUTIFUL accessories great for every-day or special events that she creates by hand with amazing attention to detail.
Alexi provided logo and our goal here was to help with layout and typography. These designs were a collaborative effort by myself and one of my designers Sarah. We worked on unifying Lush Sugar with some pattern that was clean and modern and Sarah did a great job making it all work together with Alexi’s logo. The ring pattern used in the final card seemed to hit it right on the mark with the links in her logo. Pantone match on press for Alexi and hand trimmed, these cards were super fun to print in these awesome colors. Thanks Alexi for being so wonderful to work with, and for letting us print your cards!
Letterpress printed on 110# Lettra. Layout incorporated with client provided logo, 2 ink colors.
July20th
Kate was envisioning modern, simple and circle patterning. Looking to create a logo or emblem, we wanted to indicate how it would work as an individual piece as well as a cohesive whole with business card. Designs were applied to the 2.5×2.5″ square card – maintaining an equalized boldness with the brand.
July19th
These shipped recently to Anne, and were a variation on the 1 color puppy love letterpress baby announcements. I love it when clients pick a color other than the traditional pink and blue and this chartreuse/grey combo was so adorable.
This was an A6 (4.5×6″) set of 50, paired with matching printed envelopes. Letterpress printed on 110# paper and cut with 1/4″ rounded corners.
July15th
These proofs were for Monica of MoniRose for babies and brides. Her seamstress work is amazing and the pieces she creates are truly one of a kind. Simple, beautiful and timeless – she needed her calligraphy from Emilie Friday adapted into a full branding package.
I tried to keep it sophisticated yet whimsical and stuck to the bright colors that she had indicated exploring. The small branding package is for 1 color work, but I provided 2 color options for her to consider in addition to the one color designs, just to show how the brand can develop for web presence and other printed material.
Option 1 was a collaborative concept with Jenica (Intern) where I art directed her by introducing her to the client brief and wanted to see what concepts she could come up with on her own. After seeing Jenica’s initial sketches, I provided critique and feedback as to what we should develop for Monica including typographic suggestions. Logo was then developed – adapted from there into print pieces, color scheme & typographic implementation. This was a great project to get Jenica started in the process of how a job starts and transitions through to the different phases in a branding package.
Option 2 was based off of Monica’s suggestion of wanting to see vintage lace with her calligraphy logo. We took a more minimal approach on this design and again stuck with bright colors – green and yellow being Monica’s favorite suggestion.
For the third option we explored a stitched tag emblem as trade seamstresses and tailors often had unique marks or embroidery initials that were left in the garments they made. We explored striping in the background to help bring in texture to the piece (reflecting texture in fabric) when printed and went with a more monochromatic option for the pieces with one complimentary color.
I can’t wait to show you the next round of Monica’s proofs! If you are interested in a small branding package or a more developed branding package for your business drop us an email through our about page (or at the button above). We’d love to help you with your next project and in printing your business collateral.
July13th
Kate is a quite talented writer and asked me to develop her name/brand so that she can continue to grow her brand/blog as well as writing style into a larger audience. For the first round we explored typographic options for her name that were minimalist and retro. Although none of these were the direction she ended up heading in, I thought I’d show you our starting point for her designs!
July13th
You may remember Kelly’s design proofs that were posted back in June and my subsequent raves about her money strategy skills. Well I present you with the final piece! Kelly helps me keep my greenbacks in order and to pinch my pennies. Thanks for being such an awesome money strategist, Kelly!
Printed on 110# Ecru paper with matte copper, matte metallic brown and a faux emboss on the cracker jack logo. Sized at 2.5 x 2.5″ square with 1/4″ rounded corners.
To get yourself a set of letterpress business cards from Dingbat Press, contact us!
To see more of our business cards that we’ve designed and printed via the
letterpress process please see our letterpress business card Flickr set.
July11th
Hi everyone! If you are reading this via RSS, come visit to see the blog re-design! I can happily say that I am SO excited for a new launch and updated typography to the old dingbat. Over the next month I’ll be unrolling some new site features that will help with flow and navigation as well as your user experience over here. Thanks for your patience this last little while. I’m happy to put the drama behind me and get this all wrapped up!
Abby is a very talented photographer and asked us to refresh her brand as well as print her business collateral. We printed A6 2/0 notes on 110# paper, as well as matching printed envelopes along with her business cards and were involved in designing her client CD/DVD that a third-party manufactured for her.
These were some of the final designs presented for Abby before they went on press. She was going for a simple calligraphic swash to tie in her current logo and it’s typography. Sometimes I’ll work with another employee on a project to help them learn the process of design and how it ties into letterpress printing. My employee Makayla is awesome at creating pattern so with some art direction she was able to present a few concepts for Abby’s cards throughout the process. The patterns on the rear of this card specifically were put together by Makayla after briefing her on Abby’s goals for the project and getting feedback from previous rounds. In the end the card was a 2/1 business card, letterpress printed on 220# super thick paper. If you are looking for a great photographer in the DC area, click on Abby’s masthead below to link to her blog and view her work! Thanks Abby for being so great to work with!
June29th
Below are Amanda’s final printed cards. You can read more about her brand re-fresh and see the initial proofs for Paper + Nest as well as process by clicking.
These were printed on 110# lettra in matte silver and matte metallic lavender.
If you are interested in a brand refresh or custom work, not only do we provide letterpress printing but design services as well. Contact us for info or a bid on custom letterpress printing for your business or purchase a letterpress sample pack here!
June27th
This update is from Susan, Adam’s sweet mother:
Saturday they started warming Adam to 37.5 which is normal temperature, and took him off the paralytic medication at 10:30am. At about 3pm he began to show purposeful movements, kicking the nurse away with his foot, pulling away when they pinch his fingers, chewing on the ventilator tube, and reaching his hands to pull away the tubes, even opened his eyes a little tiny bit. These are good signs and very encouraging. Today they took him completely off the cooling blanket, and are letting him warm up on his own, he has a fever they are controlling with tylenol and motrin. They tried twice to put in a PICC line, and will try again this evening. We’re nearing the 72 hour time frame where the swelling will have reached it’s peak. They’ll do an MRI tomorrow or on Monday.
Sunday Adam had a blood test which revealed a bit of infection. Easily fixed with antibiotic. His oxygen was moved back to 45% because he had a little set back last night. They also did an ultrasound to check for blood clots in his legs, but I don’t know the result of that yet. Had a tube placed in his stomach to remove some excess air.(?) Now that the PICC is in they were able to remove the other IV’s. George said he woke up a little and moved some more. They keep him sedated to prevent him from pulling out the ventilation tube. When we peel back his eyelids there is a blank stare underneath. It is nice to have a little wakening and movement once in a while to let us know he’s still there. He has a beautiful color to his skin.
Donate $10 to be entered to win a set of 2 color letterpress invitations (100 invites/reply cards) or a set of 100 baby announcements/thank you notes! For more details click on Adam’s photo above to be taken to the giveaway page and more info on this sweet boy. Or click below and donate – all proceeds will go to help pay for Adam’s medical expenses.
June24th
This is Adam, our 18 mo. old neighbor. After a tragic incident on the 24th, he has been life-flighted to the closest children’s hospital (SLC) and is in the ICU fighting for his life. He is 18 months and the youngest child in his family. The hospital is 350 miles from Idaho, and both of his parents are down there praying for a miracle and full recovery for Adam – waiting by his bedside. The rest of their kids are here in Idaho with extended family and neighbors. Susan & George are amazing parents, live a life of service to others, and have so much love for each of their children. My heart is breaking to see this happen to such a wonderful family. Please help and be entered to win some awesome goods!
To raise money for Adam’s life-flight and hospital bill, I am offering a free set of (100) letterpress 2 color wedding invitations and reply cards for every $2000 worth of money raised. That means if we raise $10k there will be (5) FIVE people who could win.
Winners will be randomly selected on July 31st. To qualify, you need to contribute $10 to Adam’s PayPal fund (button below). I know via my stats that I get at least 400 unique visitors a day to this site. That means that if 200 contribute, then we’ve hit our first giveaway package! AND for every $10 you contribute you’ll get an extra entry to up your chances of winning!
You may remember Jessica’s custom design proofs for her suite that was blogged about awhile back. Well it’s time to unveil the finished piece!
Jessica’s invites are a 1 color suite – remember that you are entered to win a 2 color suite! Click to donate and help Adam, all proceeds will go to help pay for his life-flight and hospital stay!
June24th
Hi guys! You may note that the etsy store is closed temporarily. We are reworking some new product and look forward to launching just in time for Independence Day! On another note, we’re adding some special tweaks to the website for wholesale accounts specifically, so the blog here will be boring today. Tomorrow we’ve got a kick-butt post from Martha just in time to kick off your 4th of July celebrations. Jam packed with TONS of free printable goodies too. Whohoo :)
Here’s a peek at in-progress stuff – man I love yellow!
Donate $10 to help a 20 mo. old baby fight for life! - By donating you'll be entered to win a set of 100 letterpress invites (2 color) and RSVPs OR a set of baby announcements/thank you notes!!
Update: 7.11 Adam has been moved from PICU to NTU (Neuro Trauma Unit) where he is miraculously doing well. He is finally breathing on his own, they've taken out his PICC line, and they are on the slow road to recovery. He has been determined as having an anoxic brain injury and the outcome is still unkown. Right now there is positive feedback from the doctors and only time will tell. His brain is about a year behind what it should be. So for a 20 mo. old baby that puts him at re-learning to sit up on his own. He will continue to receive treatment at Primary Children's Medical Center. Your donations will go towards his hospital bills, and you'll be entered to win some sweet wedding invites or baby announcements! Click the picture above to donate!
