After the printing and trimming were completed, Michelle adhered each piece to iridescent backing paper, and mounted the invitations, themselves, to the inside of these lovely, cloth covered folios. The reception card, hotel card, rsvp card, and return envelope all tuck in nicely beneath the ribbon on the right hand side of the folio.

No detail was left unconsidered. The monogram on the front of the folio is a mere one inch square, but the invitations would be lacking with out it.

Taking it one step further, she’s inviting fans to stain the cd cover themselves with coffee. Awesome.

I just ordered my copy.

The design, by Colleen O’Hara, is simple, clean, and elegant. The awards are letterpress printed on Rives BFK cotton rag paper, which is torn down to size by hand, and then mounted to a sheet of red Lokta paper before being floated in a mat for framing.

The Distinguished Alumni Award celebrates outstanding UW-Madison graduates whose professional achievements, contributions to society and support of the university exemplify the Wisconsin Idea.

Receive 25% off of your total purchase when you buy note cards from the Etsy store. Enter coupon code XMAS25 at check out.

Note cards are available in single, five (5), or ten (10) packs.

Receive 10% off of your total purchase when you buy note cards from the Etsy store. Enter coupon code XMAS10 at check out.

Note cards are available in single, five (5), or ten (10) packs.

I have quite a few vintage cuts, and some older handset lead type ornaments, too. I decided to choose from that lot, and make some fun and funky little retro feeling note cards.

It ended up being a lot more fun than I expected, and I’m really tickled with the cards. Now I’m on a quest to find a more varied selection of vintage cuts for future holidays, so that Christmas isn’t the only celebration that I can cater to.

You can see larger images and order cards on my Etsy page if you’re so inclined.

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The Holiday Sale & Trunk Show was a great success. I had a wonderful time meeting new art lovers, and sold more work than I had anticipated.

The sunroom I shared with painter L Garner McCandless was bright and warm on this sunny autumn day. Our host, Ingrid Slamer, was an absolute delight, and the atmosphere was comfortable and lively. Folks chatted, milled, perused, asked questions, and bought art. Perfect.

Many thanks to our co-organizers, Ingrid Slamer and Victoria Prozan-McGlinn.

It’s that time of year already, but don’t fret! Here’s your chance to cross some folks off your list and support local, independent artists & designers, while eating, drinking & being merry.

Come check out unique handmade gift items created by a variety of local artists, just in time for the giving season. Delicious snacks and festive drinks will be served.

The more the merrier, so bring friends! Stop in for a quick look, or stay for hours, whatever your schedule or curiosity demands.

Visit the Facebook Event for an easy way to RSVP

Here is some information about the participating artists:

Tyler Poncho Toys: Plush making started as a child for Kaeti Lindquist when she began collecting stuffed animals. Constantly studying how they were made, she began recreating animals. Since she always imagined elaborate fantasy lives for the toys, she wrote and illustrated their first storybook, Tyler Poncho’s Amalgamated Menagerie. Tyler Poncho begins his journey and discovers he needs to find new friends and more adventures.

L Garner McCandless is a fine artist working primarily in oil paint. She also produces prints, drawings, beautiful stained glass and interesting craft articles. Her work often begins in landscape or the environment, and ventures off in exciting directions.

Flying Rabbit Press prints custom letterpress invitations, stationery, original hand-crafted greeting cards, and other specialty items in Madison, WI. Owned and operated by artist and printmaker Kate Clapper, the press is committed to the use of high quality materials and craftsmanship, creative solutions, and individualized customer service.

Prozan McGlinn is a fledgling design company started by Victoria Prozan McGlinn. She focuses on hand-screenprinted recycled paper goods and eco-textiles with original designs. PM’s current line includes table linens, tea towels, holiday cards, gift wrap, pillows and other miscellaneous fun stuff.