March 2010

Read Me, Plant Me

Read Me, Plant Me

by cassie on March 31, 2010

We’ve said it before on the blog – loving both Planet Earth and stationery is a bit of a conflict of interest. But with lots of 100% post consumer print choices now, we can make more eco-friendly purchases. But cards Read more...

Elum Letterpress

Elum Letterpress

by christine on March 30, 2010

I just realized that it’s been a while since we last did a post on letterpress. So for you texture junkies, we’ve got your fill with more of the latest letterpress cards from Elum. You’ll love these patterns, colours and Read more...

Polaroid Notes

Polaroid Notes

by christine on March 29, 2010

When it comes to artistic interests, I seem to jump from one thing to another and then back again. I love photography and lately I’ve been getting back into it. With the change in season and bright spring colours all Read more...

Cameron Moll

Cameron Moll

by cassie on March 26, 2010

Last week, thanks to the Applied Arts blog, I got to read about the latest work from Cameron Moll. A Florida-based designer, his amazing typographic letterpress posters are unbelievable. From afar they look like typical ink renderings of architecture. Look Read more...

Umm... There's a Card For That?

Umm… There’s a Card For That?

by cassie on March 25, 2010

I recently found out an ex of mine got married and it got me thinking about greeting cards for “unique” situations.  I’m sure I could have found what I was looking for given that there are greeting cards for most Read more...

Lined With Love

Lined With Love

by christine on March 24, 2010

For my wedding invitations, Cassie went all out and printed a pattern inside each envelope. I loved the look of surprise when my friends opened their invites. So I feel fortunate that we have such advanced inkjet printers to use Read more...

Easter Printables

Easter Printables

by cassie on March 23, 2010

Easter is just around the corner and also another holiday that us stationery lovers can create paper goodies for. I did partake in a few egg hunts when I was wee but as a grown-up, I’m just happy for some Read more...

Two Trick Pony!

Two Trick Pony!

by christine on March 22, 2010

When Cassie and I were searching for eco-related ideas and products to share last week, we came across many card companies that produced stationery from 100% recycled materials and vegetable-based inks. It’s great to see that this is becoming common Read more...

Recover: Not your Grandma's Wallpaper

Recover: Not your Grandma’s Wallpaper

by cassie on March 19, 2010

Wallpaper has been around forever (it sometimes seems to last forever) and it’s definitely made a resurgence back into homes over the last few years. Typical wallpaper is made from vinyl with lots of chemicals so what about eco-friendly options? Read more...

Reclaim: Now I'm an Envelope

Reclaim: Now I’m an Envelope

by cassie on March 18, 2010

Sometimes there’s a conflict of interest in loving both the environment and stationery. It’s easier now with lots of recycled and natural options to choose from but still, most items are just one time use. Not at moncy3! Instead of Read more...