Oh, pickles!

I was surprised to see how long it’s been since I last posted! Lots going on, so I’ll play catch-up in little dribbles.  For now, I’m starting to get jazzed up for the National Stationery Show, which begins next Sunday, May 18… My mom is joining me on a mini jaunt to New York for shopping, browsing and some good eats. In preparation, I’ve made myself some little cards (pictured above). Using new custom magnesium plates from Owosso Graphic (who will be exhibiting at the Supply Side part of the show), I printed them on the Chandler & Price Pilots at Hollander’s in Ann Arbor.  

I ended up most liking the cards using my last-minute found paperboard from 6-pack dividers (who’s eco?), although I was also pretty pleased with the pink squiggles. If anyone needs anything letterpress printed in hot pink, I’m totally your go-to person. This new can of pink ink is going to last a lifetime and beyond… 

In preparation for the Show, I have to admit that I’ve been more focused on the restaurant side of things and less so on the, um, stationery… So with that in mind, later this week I’ll plan for a mini-run-through of some of the booths I’m most excited to visit. I’m sure that’ll get me back “on track” for thinking about envelopes and printing… instead of pizza… and margaritas… and Mario and Bobby and Michel Cluizel…