Mother’s and Father’s Day are mere weeks away (May 8 and June 19, respectively) and in anticipation of these very important holidays, we’ve rounded up some of the cutest stationery from our favorite local letterpress studios. Now you have just enough time to pick your favorite and send to your loving parents. You’re welcome!
(Photo Courtesy of Punkpost Co.)
Select your favorite letterpress card and craft your heartfelt words to Mom or Pop directly from your phone using Punkpost. Your words will then be handwritten by a local artist (who might even throw in some confetti in there, if you like) inside the card before dropping it in the post. // First card is free, second $6 (confetti and photo print extra), punkpost.co
(Photo Courtesy of Coffee N' Cream Press)
Coffee ‘n Cream Press is a one-woman letterpress shop based out of the Inner Sunset. Scoop up some of Leah Jachimowicz' best work in person at the Urban Air Market in Hayes Valley on May 1 or sort through classics at her Etsy shop. // $5 each, coffeencreampress.com
(Photo Courtesy of Graphic Anthology)
Genesis' whimsical design studio has been printing stationery since 2010. Based in Sacramento, you can find her cards online, on Etsy, or at various shops throughout California (and beyond). // $4 each, graphicanthology.com
(Photo Courtesy of Hello! Lucky)
You can pick up some of these SF -designed, Portland-printed letterpress cards at any of the multitude of Bay Area locations that sell the brand. Or order from their wide selection of cards online, all of which are printed on recycled paper. // $5 each, hellolucky.com
(Photo Courtesy of Lilikoi Design + Letterpress)
Lilikoi prints all their cards on an old 1880s letterpress machine. The graphic design and letterpress studio offers made-to-order cards as well as a selection of handmade goods available online or throughout SF. // $5 each, lilikoi-design.com
(Photo Courtesy of Missive)
Antique presses make this Treasure Island-based printing shop one-of-a-kind. Cards are printed on cotton and recycled content and available online, at Etsy, or in local retailers including Russian Hill Bookstore, Booksmith, and the Inner Sunset's Wishbone. // $5 each, missivepress.com
