Monthly Archives: August 2010

Great ways to add creative flare to your wedding invites

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Angela

Colored Envelopes, envelopes in a coordinating color can make your invite really shine! Include a small piece of the design from the invite on the envelope, along with your return address for a seamless package. Consider different sizes – a … Continue reading →

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What is letterpress? And why do we love it?

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Angela

I get asked a lot, what is letterpress? If you have only seen photos in magazines it is hard to truly appreciate it. Letterpress is type of printing, using metal or plastic plates with raised art and letters (along with … Continue reading →

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Tips & ideas to get letterpress printing in your (wedding) budget!

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Angela

Nine tips & ideas to get letterpress printing into your budget! Allow time, rushing is always more expensive (expedited shipping, etc) Less is more! With color, one or two colors often look better and are much more budget friendly since … Continue reading →

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Pink & Grey Wedding Invites

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Angela

Pink & Dark Charcoal Grey Wedding Invites & RSVP cards along with matching pink envelopes (with printed return addresses)! Lettepress printed on Crane Lettra (cotton paper) 220# — the invites are THICK,  makes quite an impression! Color envelopes are a … Continue reading →

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Black and Blind Emboss, Wedding Invites

Posted on August 7, 2010 by Angela

Modern, simple & sleek wedding invites, rsvp & envelopes (Crane Lettra). Blind emboss, printing without ink, so there is crisp “blind” impression in the paper is a great way to accentuate your designs. It is also a great budget bride … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the Ladybug Press

Posted on August 7, 2010 by Angela

It seems fitting that just a few days before the three year anniversary of bringing our Chandler & Price New Style Letterpress home (an experience I will never forget, I only wish I had pictures or video of it being … Continue reading →

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