2015 letterpress Christmas card exchange

I'm a little late posting but hey better late than never! This years Letterpress Christmas card exchange went international and doubled in size. No matter how hard I try to be organised I'm always on the last minute but I still like to design and print something using wood or metal type. So thanks to retired printer Ian's kind donation of a box full of manicules this was my contribution to this years exchange.

Armina has done a fantastic job photographing all the cards from all over the world which you can view here. Never ceases to amaze me every year all the ideas! Happy printing folks x

Merry Christmas

IMAGE VIA HERE

Season greetings inspired by vintage Scandinavian cross stitch pattern and 12pt border, printed for the UK Christmas letterpress exchange. Not one to waste, off cuts made fab gift tags. also printed some coasters for the table as I the family coming for Christmas dinner.

Wishing you all a very merry Christmas full of comfort and joy x

Christmas Crackers!

Can't beat a good old corny cracker joke Its the way you tell 'em! A must round the table at our family Christmas dinner ;)
Originally I was hot foiling them in red and green but alas the Ludlow isn't working properly so had to hatch another plan. Don't get chance to use Gill Cameo Ruled but makes a good cracker don't you think?
Who hides in a bakery at Christmas? A mince spy!

What did the fireman's wife get for Christmas? A ladder in her stocking.

What's Santa's favourite pizza? One that's deep pan, crisp and even.

What do angry mice send each other at Christmas? Cross-mouse cards.

Why was Santa's little helper feeling depressed? He had low elf-esteem.
Available in the shops in time for Christmas ;)