Marrakech + Mountains

This save the date for a weekend in Morocco was inspired by tile work, cool greens, blues and sweet oranges.  The updated chevron/mod mountain pattern would also make a great print for a table runner, along with low bowls of oranges and bougainvillea, set on a long wood table, at sunset.

Double Trouble!

Spring has sprung into overdrive and faded quickly into summer already, there is no beach for miles, thus we are longing to remain in the shop as much as possible.  To that end, we've launched a double trouble business card special.   We will match your business card order of 100 cards with an additional complimentary 100 cards. We can print up to 2 individual's cards, or treat yourself to a double batch, but the ink color must be the same for all. 


More details here.

Coasters

We worked with Rose and Sara at SOL Marketing Concepts to print and die cut this sunny end of year gift for their clients.  The saturated orange referenced the "o" in the SOL logo, and the same color was used on the calendar side.  When the month is up, attach these to your view, be it wall or window, for everlasting pops of color and cheer.

Holiday Letterpress 2011

It's rainy and grey in Austin today.  I'll take it!  Some bright, new client projects we're working on this season.  

Summer Vacation...

Our east coast summer vacation has been unexpectedly extended due to Hurricane Irene.  We've got family, beer, a propane grill and loads of board games.  Not to mention a luxurious extended break from the 150 degree days frying Austin.

July Business Card Workshop

Business Card Workshop

Session 1: Saturday, July 16

Session 2: Saturday, July 30

12pm – 3pm

Class size limited to individuals or a group of 2 (split the cost with a friend!)

$35/hour for press use and private instruction (3 hour minimum: $105)

$120 for plates and paper

Letterpress print your own business cards!

You will print 250 2 color, 2”x3.5” business cards (additional quantity is possible, please inquire)

You’ll provide the design; we’ll provide the instruction.  Learn the basics of letterpress printing on the flatbed Challenge proof press: mixing ink, press make ready, and printing from a polymer plate.  Your letterpress-compatible design (specs below) is needed 1 week prior to the workshop.  The plate will be ready to go when you arrive. 

Please email info@vertallee.com to register!

File specs:

• Line art and type are best for letterpress (see image above.)  Large solids and heavy coverage are worst for letterpress.

• Illustrator or pdf files with all fonts outlined and spot colors are required.

Tribeza Mag

It was nice to find a little post about our shop on the Tribeza Magazine blog this morning.  

Invitation Crush

Thanks to Kristen at invitationcrush.com for including is in her new ideas lookbook.  Find us on page 11!

Spring 11

New cards and prints just added to our etsy shop. Including the Vertallee all-stars, an assorted collection of our top 5.

Paper Flowers

We designed this invite for a wedding in Dripping Springs. The space was tactile: muted colors, weathered wood, and that Texas landscape that is endless and wild. We found inspiration for the breezy paper flower illustration in this image.

Valentine

We did a little promo sending some letterpress love through the post: a 2-sided card in red and blue, folded, with the front fold die cut into a heart. La la love ya (don't mean maybe.)

West Elm and Etsy

We are 1 of 13 vendors participating in the Etsy pop-up event at West Elm this Saturday from 1-6 pm. We're rolling out a new collection just in time for this event. And we're pretty excited to be part of an event that also includes both cured meat and beautiful patterns.

Super Sale!

Everything in the shop is 15% off through 12/23. And everything ships Priority USPS. Code: MERRY10

Handmade in Austin

This bright little bag is perfect for handmade holiday gift wrapping; a sturdy and reusable muslin bag cheerfully declares "I'm from Austin!"

Available in our etsy shop.

Long Live Print!

Did you know we are windmill powered? Heidelberg Windmill powered, that is. This limited edition print is an ode to our German letterpress and this year's East Austin Studio Tour. Long Live Print!

Available in our etsy shop.

E.A.S.T. 2010

We're back at it - EASTing our way through the weekend. The East Austin Studio Tour begins this weekend, runs through the week and next weekend (though we will be open only the first weekend). Weekend hours are 11am - 6pm.

We are #85 on the tour, page 87 in the catalog, and 100% geared up to make this year shine. We will have a new holiday collection (currently on press) and some other new this and thats, plus a print-your-own card demo featuring some smashing wood type.

But first, race over to : http://2010east.com/ to plan your tour.

Communication Arts Design Annual

Designed by The Decoder Ring, we printed the identity system for Southern California photographer, Raya Carlisle, which won in the letterhead category.

3 color letterhead, envelopes and note card, 3/3 business card, and 2 color label. The green circle around the brown circle in the logo is a feat of tight registration, and the crisp green solids are just delicious.

The Knot Texas Magazine Fall/Winter 2010

Nice to find ourselves as part of The Knot Notebook in The Knot Magazine this month. Thanks to Courtney from Caplan Miller Events for the mention!

Tomatoes

Green Eyed Monster is featuring our Salut card as part of their homage to the tomato. You can win the card, as well as other fun tomato gear, by going to their site and leaving a comment about your labor day festivities. Salut, tomato!

Just added: Business Card Workshop

We've added a business card workshop to the schedule for August, so if you are feeling the burn to brighten up your own cards this workshop will instruct in the ways of the press and result in 250 brand new yummy cards.

Business Card Workshop

Saturday, August 21

12pm – 3pm, plus one 3 hour private session to be arranged during an evening or weekend to print your project

Class size limited to 3 individuals

$350 includes all materials: paper, plates and ink

Letterpress print your own business cards!

You’ll provide the design; we’ll provide the instruction. The first afternoon session will include the basics of letterpress printing on the flatbed Challenge proof press: mixing ink, press make ready, and printing from a polymer plate! Then, follow up with a private session on the press to print your own 2 color business card design. You will be printing from a polymer plate made from your digital files that will be ordered for use during the private press session.

You will print 250 2 color, 2”x3.5” business cards (additional quantity is possible, please inquire)

Please email info@vertallee.com to register!