For our Christmas cards this year I did a letterpress and watercolor combo. I did a big watercolor wash across each paper and envelope by hand so each one is different. I used two different reds on the same brush to create an ombre effect. Then each sheet was letterpressed on my Vandercook letterpress using a silver metallic ink. They were then cut down, folded, and finally I mounted a family photo (we took in our back yard) on each one.
Amma Brown
December 18, 2010
You just put my cards to shame. Nicely done.
ps. my word veridication is glodds… what?!
ashley
December 19, 2010
these are stunning! Next year we are definitely sending cards and i hope they will look even a tiny bit as fabulous!
Chris
December 19, 2010
perfect.
Alice Q. Foodie
December 19, 2010
Those are beautiful Jordan!
Punctuation Mark
December 19, 2010
i love this idea! have a nice sunday!
Veeda
December 20, 2010
we loved your card. and your beautiful family.
judith ann
December 20, 2010
these are so amazing and creative! i am officially a new fan! 🙂
[ink*lemonade]
December 21, 2010
these cards are beautiful!
Honora
December 21, 2010
Oh my goodness I absolutely LOVE these. You are so talented!
Anneliese
December 23, 2010
I adore letterpress! Do you have your very own press? If so, where do you keep it? Do you use movable type or have plates made? (I am new to your blog via DesignMom…) I have taken a couple classes and would love to land a press in my basement. As it is I hire out. just did my third letterpress birth announcement (www.AestheticNest.com) but I would love to od my own. Gorgeous gorgeous card! I was thinking next year I want to do somethign more hand made and attach a photo rather than the ubiquitous photo card. Merry Christmas.
Courtney
December 27, 2010
I love seeing more people using watercolors! So beautiful, Jordan.
laura @ hollywood housewife
January 1, 2011
These are so gorgeous! I do my Christmas cards by hand, too, so I love finding new inspiration.
Anonymous
April 12, 2011
I was googling this effect and came across your blog. What kind of paper did you use? I have some leftover Lettra…do you think that would work with watercolors?
Thank you! Beautiful stuff!