January 2010


Invitations30 Jan 2010 11:46 am

Love is in the air.  It’s true!  Can you feel it?  I can.  And, for me,  it very much has to do with fabulous letterpress and kelly green and cotton paper and dreams of the sweet and casual wedding that this invite would be perfect for.  This one is by Spark Letterpress and we are oh-so-happy to be the proud purveyors of their incredible paper products (oooo that was a mouthful!  Really.  Say it 10 times fast!).

newsletter28 Jan 2010 11:12 am

For those of you who aren’t signed up for our newsletters (GASP!) you can get your fix here!

Hello friendly newsletter readers!
Today, our UPS man came in and grumped, “I need sunshine.”  I knew instantly that it was time for an ephemera update!  While I can’t provide the literal kind of sunshine (I’m good, but not that good!), I’ll do my best to provide the figurative kind.  Does this do the trick?
Let’s get down to business!
New Classes
We haven’t even sent this list out yet and the classes are already filling up! Take a peek!
* February 2nd: Art Potluck with the ladies of ephemera! from 7 to 9
* February 4th: Paper Brooches with Leslie Poyzer from 7 to 9
* February 11th: Needle Tattion with Kristen Fink from 7 to 9
* February 18th: Photo Collage Album with Brandie Butcher-Isley from 6:30 to 9
Other important (not to mention, free!) events:
* February 6th: Send Love! This is a once in a lifetime year opportunity! Bring a group of friends and your very best love letter writing supplies.  Enjoy our very own love potion while making Valentine cards!  Who knows? You might just get lucky a valentine in return! It’s going to be really fun!
* February 13th: This is a double whammy! Cupcake day (red velvet!) and our first trunk show featuring local letterpress artist Sarah McCoy from The Permanent Collection.  She will be showcasing her greeting cards, custom stationery, and broadsides!
Wedding and Stationery Albums
The rumors are true! We have added several new wedding and stationery albums (some are letterpressed!) to the custom work that we do!  Stop by to see the beautiful new designs!
Cuckoo Clocks!
Why was the clock banned from the library?
Because it tocked too much!
Ha ha ha ha!  I just split my side!  But seriously, we’re bringing in these super cute cuckoo clocks! Check em out!
xoxo,
-karen and arin and little miss ephemera
Happy Days! and Inspirations27 Jan 2010 02:03 pm

It seems people are a little down due to the lack of sunshine.  We’ll do our best to brighten your day!  If this doesn’t do the trick, then may I suggest eating a giant bowl of ice cream?  It’s been scientifically proven to make you feel better.  I read that somewhere.

You can find the images’ rightful owners here:

1.   sunshine in a cup

2.  breakfast (that’s my kitchen, by the way)

3. boots

4. lemonade

5. cookies

6.  flip flops

7.  eggs

8. colors

9.  phone

10. ducks

classes22 Jan 2010 09:30 am

The weather couldn’t stop block printing from happening this time!  After being postponed WAY back in December, the ladies from UrbanPosture were finally able to teach BLOCK PRINTING!!

classes21 Jan 2010 06:11 pm

We’re releasing the newest class list!  Take a peek! I promise there’s something for you!

Also, we still have a couple of spots left in our mixed media mobile class on the 26th!  That’s good news for you!  Class cost is $15 (worth every penny!)  You get to make these super adorable mobiles using vintage and found papers and trimmings:

Happy Days! and Inspirations16 Jan 2010 09:08 am

I thought we had a good thing going with cupcake day, but this ice cream sundae buffet is the most amazing thing I have ever seen!

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created by Amy Moss

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created by Amy Moss

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created by Amy Moss

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created by Amy Moss

This is my dream!  I’m ready to make this declaration today, friendly blog readers: ephemera WILL have an ice cream sundae buffet.  I don’t know when, but prepare yourself because it will happen, I promise you that.

xoxo,

-karen

classes03 Jan 2010 10:40 am

Look at what these girls accomplished!

We’re so proud of our girls and their amazing (almost natural) knitting ability!  Keep up the good work!