The L Letterpress is actually a plastic system that you run through a die cut machine to simultaneously ink and deboss the paper, which creates the look and feel of real letterpress. I love that this system gives the at-home crafter the opportunity to experiment with letterpress - you don't need a studio, or a 1,000 pound machine (although that sounds dreamy, too). While it won't replace the ancient method, it sure is a lot of fun. You can learn a little more about the L Letterpress by watching these demo videos.
Last night I devoted the evening to my tube of pink ink and made lots of valentines. For this first card, I did a blind deboss (no ink) for the words "I" and "you" using the Scholastic Plate. I also pressed some matching envelopes with my last initial on the back flap.
I used the Blossom printing plate to create this all-over blink debossed card, and a die cut to add the love tag (the word love comes from the Twigs and Sprigs printing plate).
More love cards ...
And finally, a little something for Ruby's wall. Now I just need to find a frame.
If you want to get in on the letterpressing fun, Lifestyle Crafts is offering you a 20% discount using the online code: LC2011BLOG02. The code is valid through Friday, February 18.
Check out The L Blog for more eye candy and inspiration.
18 comments:
Oh you and your wonderful gadgets!! I dream of such things, but I could never use them with the creativity that you do :) Thanks for continually inspiring me!
I love pressed stationary--what an awesome tool!
Looks so profesh (that's what us lazy folks call professional)!
That is really cool. I think my husband would kill me if I attempted to pick up another hobby though.
I tried to buy this kit last weekend. I went to two Hobby Lobby's and they were both sold out. Thanks for the promo code, now I'll just buy it online.
Cute Stuff by the way!
I think perhaps you mean stationERy, not stationary.
Sorry to disappoint you with a typo, Becky! This is what happens when you type a post at 1 am. Could have been worse. :)
Ooh, I've seen this around blogland, and it's definitely one more thing I'm adding to my "Someday" list. :) That would be pretty sweet to be able to do such nice stationery at home.
I am SOOOO good!! I love L Letterpress! My good friend's SIL is the mastermind behind it. That paper is delicious :)
And you can bet I follow their blog!
So beautiful! I think it's such a genius idea and really affordable as letterpress goes! I really love the cards you made too!
Oh and also whether you say stationary or stationery I still love your blog! ;)
oh my!!! i think i just died and went to heaven! i need one of these asap!
Hi Jill! It's Laurel from your NYC Book Club :) I still look at your blog all the time and just love it.
I wanted to tell you about my aunt Marie's blog: Make and Takes, if you haven't been over there before. She has a "Spotlight" page and I totally think you should post some of your stuff on it. Like your onesie cookies (which I have had and LOVE) or your valentine bag or that cute owl teether. Anyway, if you get a chance it's at http://www.makeandtakes.com/spotlight
Hope you guys are doing great in CA!
That's lovely! Have fun.
These are gorgeous!
beautiful work as usual! between this lovely new toy and your silhouette i don't know how you're going to get any sewing done ;)
I think I just might need to buy this. With a new baby on the way, it would be so much fun to make the announcents.
I read some reviews that it is hard to get a good imprint. Did you have extra padding? If so, then what kind? Does this machine only work with the paper that they sell? Thanks for the info. I am ordering this today. I love it!! Thanks for sharing. I look forward to seeing what else you make with it.
Elissa -
I had no trouble getting a good imprint, but I was using the L Letterpress paper. I don't think you necessarily have to buy their brand of paper, but using a letterpress paper is essential to getting a good print.
I am debating on making my wedding invitations on my own would this be a goo idea? And if so what does the kit come with I will need smaller fonts in order to write out all he information.
Thanks
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