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October2nd

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In wrapping up autumn week I thought I’d show you this experiment with edge painting. I know there are a few processes, all of which seem tedious. I recently happened upon someone who had mentioned they like to use a stamp pad/ink pad to achieve this effect so I thought I’d give it a go.

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With the Lettra paper, it seemed to give great coverage on the sides however absorbed pretty quickly into the paper and onto the front. As you can see on the fanned cards, there is a little bleed that carries through to the front. The bane of every edge painters existence. I think with these cards it looks great as it adds a nice distressed element however don’t think I’ll be trying that technique on invitations any time soon.

Edge Painting, Letterpress

If you’d like to score a set of 10 of these, comment to win!

The GOODS: 1 set of 10, 3×5″ cards paired with red envelopes.
Letterpress printed in black ink. Edge painted with red ink.

1 comment per person, randomly selected sometime Sunday October 3rd. Good luck!

UPDATED! Congrats KATY! Lucky number 13.

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22 Comments

  • Comment by teg — October 2, 2009 @ 1:19 pm

    Wow! These are amazing! Hopefully I’m lucky #1

  • Comment by Erika — October 2, 2009 @ 1:30 pm

    OOh! Super spooky and fun! Thanks for the opportunity!

  • Comment by liloh — October 2, 2009 @ 1:31 pm

    cute, perfect for halloween!

  • Comment by Allison — October 2, 2009 @ 1:58 pm

    *gasp*

    I would like one! They’re amazing! :D

  • Comment by Miranda — October 2, 2009 @ 2:02 pm

    Avast ye matey! Does it come with a pocket-sized Johnny Depp?

  • Comment by Joey — October 2, 2009 @ 2:05 pm

    Those look awesome! Good timing, with Halloween coming soon! ;]

  • Comment by Abbie — October 2, 2009 @ 2:11 pm

    I think it gives these a great effect… but I can see your point on how it’s probably not the best method for formal invites.

  • Comment by Emily F — October 2, 2009 @ 4:30 pm

    I know I’ve already won a giveaway so I usually try not to enter but I am DYING for these. So awesome.

  • Comment by Cassi — October 2, 2009 @ 5:11 pm

    love them!

  • Comment by Anne Hill — October 2, 2009 @ 5:22 pm

    I love love love them!

  • Comment by susan — October 2, 2009 @ 6:02 pm

    i love their creepy goodness!

  • Comment by Meredith — October 2, 2009 @ 6:16 pm

    Oh my goodness these are cute!

  • Comment by katy — October 3, 2009 @ 1:01 am

    super sweet for skulls and crossbones! what kind of stamp pad ink did you use?

  • Comment by Megan M — October 3, 2009 @ 7:17 am

    I love orange… these are so fun!

  • Comment by tricia — October 3, 2009 @ 9:53 am

    Those are great. I love the red edge.

  • Comment by Melonie — October 3, 2009 @ 11:39 am

    So edgy, so awesome, and so in time for Halloween. ;)

  • Comment by kt — October 3, 2009 @ 12:20 pm

    yarrr I’d love these!

  • Comment by whits — October 3, 2009 @ 12:21 pm

    yes prz.

  • Comment by Emily — October 3, 2009 @ 2:09 pm

    Love these & all your work, way to go Ade!

  • Comment by kathemc — October 4, 2009 @ 3:50 pm

    Wow, these are awesome! The bleed totally works in this instance!

  • Comment by Truly Smitten — October 5, 2009 @ 8:53 am

    oooh~ i know i’m too late to win but I had to comment on the edge painting! I LOVE that look so much. I hope to do that for my next batch of business card!

  • Comment by katy — October 8, 2009 @ 11:56 pm

    I always knew the lucky number 13 would be lucky! Thank you!

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