It is very early, and I am up for reasons beyond my control. In order to be a bit productive in my sluggish state, I thought I'd take a few minutes to clean off my desktop when I came upon a few pictures I'd saved long ago. Anyway, I thought I'd share 'em with you because they are neat and I think the little shop that they originated from deserves a shout out even though I've never actually purchased anything from it (despite wanting to).
Pup & Pony Press is a little home based business run by Wendy Emery. Wendy's a wonder woman like most other Etsy sellers (this is where I originally found her) - a wife of 15 years, mom of two, a lecturer at California State University, Long Beach - and more! Pup & Pony Press cranks out (well, presses out) some pretty delightful cards and stuff.
Here are Wendy's lovely and cheery business cards...
And here's her ~40 year old press (though she has one that's 100 years old!) in perfectly pink production. I have wanted a letterpress ever since I discovered Etsy, despite knowing nothing about the how-to's of it all, et cetera.
This little elephant was cut from linoleum - 'way to reduce, recycle and reuse, Wendy! Tee-hee!
Adorable!
Stinkin' cute!
The ones like this are my favorite because they are sneaky... If you look closely...
...and tilt them just so...you'll find a hidden secret message. Cool, eh?
If you live in the Los Angeles area (sounds like a television announcement!) you can visit Wendy in person at the Los Angeles Printers' Fair on August 29th. I would love to attend this fair. I'm interested in the history of printing and I would love to see the vendors and watch a letterpress in action. However, I'm going to be preparing for a birthday party which takes place the following afternoon and I am sure I'll be in need of every minute available to me that Saturday - plus I'll be exhausted since I'll be at a wedding the evening before, too.So, are you impressed? I certainly am.
Love, Susan
Hi,
ReplyDeleteHere's the process of setting the type - before putting type onto a letter press.
Enjoy.
jer
Wow! Thanks for Blogging about me! The press you pictured is actually my about 40 year old press. My 100 year old press is the one on my blog with the card.
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Too bad you won't be at the fair. I have 4 new cards to print between now and then, so watch for them.
Oh, and I'm not technically a professor, just a lecturer. (Without the tenure)
~Wendy P&P
Jer, I'm assuming your link was with your profile. Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteWendy, Hi! Thanks for visiting and for the corrections! I'll keep an eye out for those new cards :O)
Love her cards, and I am fascinated by the process also! Recently met Wendy, and she is so nice! Great write up!!
ReplyDeleteSusan, you constantly amaze me. Are we on the same wave length or what? Wendy was one of my husband's professors at Cal State Long Beach. We used to be neighbors. She lives in the coolest house. My husband is terribly jealous of her husband's amazing old car. I am so excited to see her work. I am also so excited about the fair. I smell a really good date for the hubby and me!
ReplyDeleteAs always, thanks for sharing!!!!