Tag Archives: letterpress

Something blue…

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Vintage Pressworks

This wedding invitation package is a wonderful example of the detail that can be achieved with letterpress.  This set was printed in 2 colors on Crane Lettra. The invitation design has a very art deco flair, perfect for the couple, … Continue reading →

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Birds of a feather…

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Vintage Pressworks

This is a wedding package we printed for Laura and John.  They wanted to keep it simple with a rustic flair.  This was a second marriage for the both of them and they wanted to symbolize their five children by … Continue reading →

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Lovin’ between the sheets…

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Vintage Pressworks

Recently our good friend Brian Allen came by to show us a little about impression printing.  We pulled together some of our local letterpress friends for a day of experimenting with paper layers, linoleum cuts, string and tape on our … Continue reading →

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The road less traveled.

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Vintage Pressworks

Like Mr. Frost says… “and that has made all the difference,”  and oh it has. Designed by and for 3 Roads Media these cards, printed on Mohawk Renewal Cover, are double sided 3 color letterpress wonders.  The pattern wraps around … Continue reading →

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We kiss and tell…

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Vintage Pressworks

Here at Foils & Dies we can’t help ourselves, we love to kiss and tell.  This is our own Pucker Up promotion.  Each set of lips indicates a different level of impression for letterpress printing.  We’ve found this is the … Continue reading →

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“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication”

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Vintage Pressworks

Artist, William Matthews, contacted us to create this invitation for the opening of his gallery show “Simplicity.” In keeping with the tone and feel of his work, this invitation was printed on chipboard using letterpress and foil stamping in earth … Continue reading →

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They don’t teach you this stuff in school…

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Vintage Pressworks

We recently had a group of students from the Art Institute of Colorado visit Foils + Dies to get a “feel” for letterpress.  Professor Ed Popovitz and his digital pre-press class joined us in the studio for a lesson in … Continue reading →

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Not quite black and white…

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Vintage Pressworks

Printed in rich black and warm gray on Crane’s Lettra, this invitation is the epitome of minimalist design.  Designed by Julie Morey, it’s elegant, simple, has a fine focus on clean bold typography and high contrast, and was the perfect … Continue reading →

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Flight of the bumble bees.

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Vintage Pressworks

This wedding invitation was designed by our very own Maura at The Paper Guppy, who specializes in custom invitation package designs. This invitation includes special details to the bride and groom like sprigs of lavender, blooming fruit and vines, and … Continue reading →

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Giant Yucca, more than just a bunch of pricks.

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Vintage Pressworks

This great little card was designed by Ben Gust for Joel Michon at Giant Yucca. It utilizes an unconventional design that makes it both intriguing and memorable. We letterpresssed these in green and black ink on Classic Crest’s 110# Solar … Continue reading →

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