Not Your Granny's Craft Fair

Due to an unexpected cancellation we've been pulled off the bench and into play at the Bazaar Bizarre! Back in their old home of the Cyclorama at 539 Tremont Street in Boston, this Sunday (Dec 6) from 12 to 7 brave the throngs of visitors for an uber-fabulous afternoon of alterna-crafters, theramins and fancy pies.

If you don't like throngs, try coming towards the end of the show, but beware that many vendors sell out of their most popular wares right quick (especially the one of a kind types).

See you there!

Paper & Chocolate!

Come one, come all to the Albertine Press annual open house and holiday celebration! Letterpress demonstrations, book arts, holiday cards, journals, calendars, and so much more!

Saturday, December 5
11 until 5
561 Windsor Street, Somerville MA

As always we will be sharing our space with fellow paper and book artists

May Day Studio
Carta, Inc
PressBound
Rebecca Wasilewski
Matt Anderton

And for the chocolate lovers amongst us (and who isn't, really?) neighbors Taza Chocolate will be holidng their open house and factory tours throughout the day. Families are welcome, but encouraged to come earlier or later in the day to avoid the crowds.

More details are upon on our Facebook Page.

Hope to see you there!

Long time no blog

I know our blog updates have been few and far between of late. Partly, it's because we're busy (see the holiday fair list to the right) which is wonderful.

But mostly it's about finding the balance between managing a growing full-time business and raising a baby. So far I've managed to have the best of both worlds, but not without letting a some things fall by the wayside (like blog updates).

Luckily, I have a fantastic staff (that's Sadie hanging out with Becka) helping to keep things running smoothly, and we're trying out new schedules and ideas all the time to keep moving forward.

Now and again I even have time to design new things. This season we're very excited to present two big new products - our 2010 Letterpress Calendar and the new Out of this World Mars cards (pictures coming soon!). You can find both online at our Etsy storefront, or at one of the many fairs we're participating in this season.

A huge thank you to all of our fans, friends and family for sticking by us during this crazy, wonderful time. We have many wonderful projects in store for the next few months and can't wait to share them with you all! Hope to see you all soon.

Albertine Press' "Grand" Opening

Meet us in Union Square for our "Grand" Opening. Sunday's trunk show will put us front and center among Grand's fabulous selection of home and living goods. It will also kick off a month featuring Albertine Press holiday merchandise in their Union Square locale. So get a head start on your holiday shopping - 12 until 4 at 374 Somerville Ave.

Tis the season

In three short weeks holiday fairs begin in earnest. Our first will be the second annual Design Salon holiday marketplace. It was a lovely event last year with a great group of local women designers and this year should be no different.

Of course, if you want to start your shopping early, visit our Etsy store for calendars, cards, coasters and more, or our new online holiday card customization page. Our designs - your message!

Let the sleigh bells ring.

Lotus books

Great weekend workshop collaboration - lotus books!



Here's everyone deciding in what order to assemble the book.



A finished poem.



Two finished books side by side (to show off the two sides of the book).

It's such an interesting structure and everyone worked well together to really create a beautiful collaboration. Thanks to each of our students for all of their hard work and a very professional and lovely finished project.

Photos courtesy of Angela at Carta, Inc.

Bello Photography - Stacia & Colin

I worked with Stacia and Colin throughout the planning process - from save the dates right on through to wedding day paper goods. They were a delight to work with, and their photographers, Andy and Christine from Bello Photography were so kind as to share these photos from the event.

















The calligraphy on the escort cards, as well as the stunning hand-painted table numbers was done by Lynne of Inviting Company.

Congratulations Stacia and Colin and beautiful work from my co-vendors! Thanks everyone for sharing.