I have actively had an etsy shop for about 15 months. In the same amount of time, I have had about six different versions of business cards. The first ones I typed out on a typewriter. When my typewriter ran out of printer tape, I ordered a stamp (from simonstamp.com) and started stamping them. Then…

I have had a box of misprints sitting under my desk and slowly getting heavier since I first started printing. All the letterpress pieces that were not quite right went there. They were cut wrong, or pressed a little wrong, just ONE of a certain paper color or a little bit bent. Prints and cards…

For the past ten weekdays, I hosted an online workshop based on the idea that scrapbook art can be made out of anything. It was the best working experience I have ever had. And trust me when I say, I worked. My "students" have heard this, but again, THANK YOU for joining in and playing…

It is hard to explain how much better yesterday turned out compared to Monday. For one, there was less crying. Less anger in general. There was 90% less television watched. And we still had thunderstorms, but they were outside, not in my person. Excellent. Overall, I kept the focus on the main thing. Staying productive.…

Hooray! Workshop sign-ups are officially open. You have from today until the official class instruction begins on April 13 to sign up. Please read this post for original information and check here for FAQs. I am brimming with excitement to get this rolling. You can see a few sneaks of projects above and I hope…

I am so excited about this class! A few questions from today: Q : gggrrr..lol I will be in Dominican Republic until the 19th. Is there any way I could still purchase the class and join in on the 20th???A : Yes. The site will stay open for at least two weeks after the class…

My creative style has changed over and over again. Sometimes I am go to straight and clean lines. Other times, I love the look of something soft and fluid. I have been addicted to text, paint, letter stickers, textured paper, chipboard, stamps, handwriting, computer journaling, silhouetted photos, black and white photos…the works. I love that…

Oh Friday. Greetings! This morning, I printed for a letterpress swap I am participating in hosted by Kelly of Paper Stories. Orange really is my new favorite color. Next on the craft agenda, I am brainstorming for a class I would love to run on a separate blog in April. It is still developing a…

I often get emails or have conversations in real life about how to make a "successful" blog. Here are a few tips that I often share: Post often. Spread the word. Determine your audience. Do not publish every post you start to type. Spell-check. Comment on other blogs. Be yourself. I would also add stay…

Happy Friday! I am considering running a third edition of the above print. I want to be sure there is enough interest to justify the letterpress set-up cost. They would be $5 each (+ $1.50 shipping) and probably sold privately, not through etsy. Please email me at elise.blaha@gmail.com if you are interested. Have a great…