February 20, 2013 3:51:11 PM MST

You're invited...

Why hello there! Welcome to our little letterpress party. We used a simple combination of die cuts, letterpress and Shape 'N Tape to create this playful little get together. 

Letterpress Party

To make this set, we first cut some Letterpress Paper with the Party Flag Inserts and letterpressed it with the Damask Printing Plate. We then threaded the flag onto our candy-stripe paper straw and added a circle of teal Shape 'N Tape cut with our Tape It Kit. These little glass bottles will make the perfect party sippers. 

Letterpress party

The simple pennant bunting was made by folding some Shape 'N Tape cut with our Tape It Kit over a string. Next we textured our invitation (A2 Letterpress Paper) by blind embossing it with our Diagonal Stripes Printing Plate. We added a little fun to our invitations by letterpressing a cherry red balloon with the Splendor Printing Plate and fastened it to our invite with some Shape 'N Tape. After putting some final touches of letterpress and a smidge of Shape 'N Tape on our envelopes, we had ourselves a splendid little spread.

What do you think? 

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February 19, 2013 12:41:13 PM MST

Hello Letterpress! Cute and Quick Gift Tags

Cute letterpress gift tags are easy and done in just two passes through your craft tool!

So pretty! Quick and easy DIY letterpress tags!

Step 1: Cut thick, soft letterpress paper with the Tag It Kit and Yellow Shape 'N Tape with the Tape It Kit. This can be done in one pass if you cut the paper/tape down so that it is just bigger than the die. We love the pretty embossed edge that the dies leave.

Step 2: Next, pass your newly cut Letterpress tags through the Letterpress Platform with Black Letterpress Ink and the Damask Letterpress Printing Plate. The L Letterpress works in all of the major crafting tools. Finish your tags with a smidge of Shape 'N Tape and you've got a designer gift tag!


Never letterpressed before? See how  quick and easy it is HERE!

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February 14, 2013 1:13:00 PM MST

The Perfect Couple: Letterpress & Shape 'N Tape

Happy Valentine's Day! How cute is this DIY letterpress card? Red Shape 'N Tape and a Valentine's Letterpress Printing Plate are a match made in heaven. Add a smidge of baker's twine and you've got a quick and stunning card.

DIY valentines cards - so cute!

Letterpress adds a professional charm to your crafts with a debossed ink print. Learn how it is done with Letterpress tutorials here

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January 31, 2013 3:41:00 PM MST

Be Mine Valentine Letterpress Card

Make something special for that someone special. Isn't this DIY letterpress card gorgeous?

No way! This is DIY!? Be Mine Valentine Letterpressed card

We made this card with one of our brand new Valentines Letterpress Printing Plates. *Order yours before February 5 to get it before Valentines Day!

No way! This is DIY!? Be Mine Valentine Letterpressed card

We also used our hot pink letterpress ink for this sizzling little number.

Did you know - Lifestyle Crafts' Letterpress ink is specifically formulated for letterpress. You only need a pea size of ink on your ink base spread out with your ink brayer. The ink stays wet on your ink base for up to 48 hours and a pea size of ink will last you for more than 15 cards and dries instantly upon being pressed into the plush paper.

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December 18, 2012 10:52:00 AM MST

Letterpressed Card Gift

Handmade letterpress card sets make unique and classy gifts. With a variety of patterns available, you can customize the gift set to perfectly reflect their personality. Add some monogrammed cards for that extra personal touch and enjoy their pleased reaction. They'll be so impressed with your thoughtful, custom-made gift. 

big bow, hand letterpressed cards

DIY letterpressed cards wrapped with a big red bow - adorable!

We topped our handmade letterpress cards and envelopes with a big red bow from our Knotty Gift Set for the perfect wrapping. 

DIY letterpressed cards wrapped with a big red bow - adorable!

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