paper goods
{ 2010 catalog }
eco-crafted letterpress paper goods a design studio with a collaborative approach. a print shop with an eye for craftsmanship in place of perfectionism. we love pattern and perspective. we honor history with modern technology. we heart handmade and live for a story well woven. we use { and re-use } every last scrap.
Post Office Box 496 / 324 Main Street / Lyons, Colorado 80540 // woof@birddogpress.com // 303.819.2392
feedsack collection inspired by historic fabric
The inspiration for our pattern series comes from the feedsack quilts, pillow cases and dresses made by “Granny Lou” who lives in a cabin full of vintage collectible fabric in South Carolina. Feedsacks or Chicken Linens are most remembered for the Depression era when women faced with a family to clothe, a home to make and little money to spare, repurposed these cotton fabrics for their household needs. With beginnings as sacks of flour, sugar and farm feed, these bags were upcycled by generations of resourceful, craftacular women who transformed this everyday consumer packaging into everything from underwear and aprons to bedding and curtains. Initially this innovative packaging was made of plain cotton, but by the 1920s, manufacturers started printing patterns on the sacks, and by the thirties, feedsack mania hit an all time high. It is estimated that there are twentythousand different patterns. The creativity that stemmed from such bleak days is all the more inspiring when you consider that the need to survive was the motivation, and yet they still created art. An old maxim many grandmothers would repeat – use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle is not a new concept!
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{grannycouturenotesets} Granny’s depression era quilt, re-fashioned on paper! Inspired by the feedsack fabrics of yesteryear, the essence of each vintage pattern is captured in true eco-style – much like the packaging that inspired them in the first place! Get them in a quilt style assortment with a mix of seven patterns. New designs and colorways added all often. Great for personal thank you stationery and other thoughtful notes.
polka splash
on the vine
backgammon
dot matrix
beatnik
cirque
harvest fete
picnic
cherry jubilee
daisy chain
lemon squeeze
asterisk peaks
spring beauty
julep sprig
fleurvilliea
plaidargyle
twigberry
plumeleaf
4bar size fold-over notes, with kraft grocery bag envelopes in lucky sevens. Letterpress printed with friendly inks on tree-free post-consumer cotton paper, made in the USA from reclaimed t-shirts & textiles. Packaged in clear sleeves for protection and tied with real remnants of vintage feedsack fabric.
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{labelmehappy} The cheerful patterns of our favorite feedsacks go on a joy ride! Feeding from the original packaging style in which labels were affixed to the fabric sack to describe the contents within, these little minis carry sticky sweet messages of good cheer with a big heart. Folded horizontal style for a unique twist, get them as single greetings or in sets. Designed for mix and match fun, now everyone can be card ready for any occasion with packages of six assorted pattern designs and six greeting labels for a guaranteed smile. 4bar size horizontal-fold greetings, with crack & peel labels and kraft grocery bag envelopes. Letterpress printed on eco-friendly bamboo paper. Singles are packaged with labels affixed in biodegradable sleeves and sets are boxed in half-dozen assortments ready to assemble.
i owe it all to you
everyday a real life hero
happy mother’s day
happy father’s day
mother’s day
father’s day
i love you more today than yesterday
Happy, happy! Joy, joy!
happy anniversary
congratulations
that’s less than tomorrow
anniversary
w o
congrats
gracias. domo. merci
thank you
woot
get well soon
get well
happy birthday
birthday
thanks
i
think
you
can
carpe diem i know you can carpe diem
make a wish!
happy birthday
birthday wish
pop! goes the question
welcome little wonder
on your engagement
on your bundle of joy
congratulations
congrats engaged
sorry isn’t good enough
o t
that was so awesome
gather your strength
i’m glad you were born
p l e a s e accept my apology
sorry
distance is my enemy
i miss you
miss you
congratulations
congrats baby
comfort peace hope
d e e p e s t sympathies
sympathy
crib * digs * pad * place
home sweet home
abode * dwelling * casa
new home
EVERYDAY VARIETY Assortment of 6 pattern design cards for everyday occasions: Sorry, Miss You, Sympathy, Thank You, Get Well and Birthday ANYDAY VARIETY Assortment of 6 pattern design cards for anyday occasions: Sorry, Congrats, Sympathy, Thanks, Encouragememt and Birthday MOM, DAD & GRADS Assortment of 6 pattern design cards geared toward Moms, Dads & Grads: Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Congratulations, Woot, Carpe Diem and Birthday HOLIDAY CHEER Assortment of 6 pattern design cards for end-of-the year cheer: Season’s Greetings, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year and Peace on Earth
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photo by: jonny copp
{fabric flag greetings} The fabric flag greeting card series incorporates a feedsack passion, an ancient cultural tradition and inspiration from the life of one Jonny Copp. Jonny was a climbing legend and exceptional human being who died in an alpine avalanche on Mount Edgar in China in May 2009. Prayer flags are used to promote peace, strength, compassion and wisdom. Their prayers become a part of the universe as the edges fray and the images fade in the elements. They are hung high in the wind to bring benefit to ALL beings. The act of hanging layers of prayer flags symbolizes life changes, renewal of hope and the acknowledgment that all life is part of a greater ongoing cycle. The thoughts & prayers card in this series was the first to be created in honor of Jonny. His spirit and soulful outlook in real life lives on through the people he touched. The message of each card sent carries with it his vim and vigor, as well as contributing to the Foundation started by his family since his death. Long live Jonny Copp. Make your own legends! A2 folded recycled paper, recycled grocery bag envelope and stitched remnant vintage fabrics from reusable feedsack packaging. Packaged in a biodegradable sleeve. Blank inside.
thoughts & p ra y e r s
thoughts & prayers SAYffg01
hip-hip h o o ra y ! for your birthday
hip hip hooray BDAYffg02
yay rah woohoo! you rock. you rule.
yay woohoo YAYffg03
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{pattern&po cketnotebooks} For the listmaker, storyteller, classmate or documentarian in your life. Maybe that’s you! These little notebooks are layered with letterpress printed feedsack patterns, and no two are exactly alike. Nostalgic elementary school handwriting lined pages are saddle stitched inside and the whole thing is topped off with a vintage button closure to keep all your ideas together. 4.75� wide by 8.25� tall notebook with approximately 40 pages, 2 pockets and string & button closure. Outer cover is of recycled paper manufactured with renewable hydro-electric energy. Lined old school newsprint paper inside. * currently exclusive to the BirdDog Press Shoppe, not sold in retail stores.
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A mailbox monthly feedsack-inspired surprise, revealed pattern by pattern – subscription style, via letterpress. Each month you will receive a vintage fabric inspired package via the postal service. installations will vary, but will always include some exclusive letterpress goodies based on the feedsacks granny has collected and sewed with since the depression era. Designs are selected as a first-time release each year to club members, some are selected to be released for sale in the Granny Couture noteset line the following year. Membership will include some historical background of feed sacks, a “club card” and {of course} some eclectic vintage modern stationery. Monthly arrivals will typically be shipped between in the third week of every month. The vision is to carry on their original spirit, promote their tradition, honor their history and tell their story. 3 months {$42} // 6 months {$73} // 1 year {$134}, Shipping is included in subscription price for US subcribers. * currently exclusive to the BirdDog Press Shoppe, not sold in retail stores.
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photo by: andrew hyde
wood type collection
Ever intrigued by those who printed before us, wood type tells a history within its grain as the patina shines with character. The weathered inperfections make it unique down to the very letterform. Each one we collect is loved and carefully kept in its designated spot in a california job case until it is called up to represent a monogram, an initial, a name, like so many times before. History repeats itself through the love of typography.
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{customwoodtypestationery} What started as our original “scarlet letters� has evolved into a twist on monogram notecards for all to customize and enjoy. Rescued mismatched antique woodtype is the common grain in our collection of 18 designs with practically endless combinations of ink and paper to match individual personality and preference. Our flatcard style notes are offered in three sizes and two equally eco-friendly options of luxurious bamboo or recycled chipboard stock. Easy to order in sets of 24 with coordinating envelopes. Invoke the power of the pen, inspire the written word. Custom stationery will be custom packaged as a two dozen count with a wood veneer tag and coordinating envelopes, please allow 2 weeks from time of proof approval.
bdp collection album Qualified retail boutiques are invited to purchase our design album for privledge of custom orders. All 18 designs, paper choices, envelope options, ink colors and ordering instructions are included in the binder with more designs to be added often. Ask and you shall receive!
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keepsake envelope albums
They grow like weeds – each milestone in a little one’s life is a treasured moment to capture. These heirloom quality Baby’s First Year books feature letterpress signatures that are hand-sewn and interleaved with envelopes, offering plenty of space for photos, journaling and keepsakes. We’ve created our own feedsack fabric “reproductions” for the cover designs and have included prompt cards to help guide you through the creative process of filling in your book, covering every subject from expecting to first steps. Each one is handmade in our bindery studio with a coptic-stitch to allow book to lie flat when open. Personalization with baby’s name or initials is available. Square, 9-1/4” albums, 12 sets of colored and glassine envelopes, 24 archival quality pages, organic cotton cloth cover, handbound with waxed irish linen thread. * currently exclusive to the BirdDog Press Shoppe, not sold in retail stores.
Hoot BB01
Holler BB02
Grin BB03
Giggle BB04
coming fall 2010 with our patterns designed especially for Barley & Birch unabashedly organic, planet saving clothes barleyandbirch.com
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photo by: julie afflerbaugh
E is for elephant. e is for ENZO!
enzo robert paterno claudia, bob & big sister simone welcome our little pisces with love
03.11.2010 11:48 a.m. 7 pounds 14 ounces 21 inches
b is for baby!
An album collection of 26 letterpress designs for announcing little wonders to the world. This is an inspired abecedary of vintage illustrations infused with modern patterns combined with antique wood type letters to celebrate new life. Offered in two eco-friendly tree-free paper options, ensuring that we’re looking out for baby’s future – luxurious bamboo made from one the fastest growing plants on earth or rag cotton made from postconsumer textiles, soft as a baby’s first blanket. Options for customization include ink colors, envelopes, return address printing and wood type initial.Add a favorite wallet-size snapshot and delight mailboxes everywhere.
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{twirly*gig greetings} A fun fusion of letterpressed illustration and eyelet embellishments. Unique for a special occasion or just because, these cards are handcrafted one-by-one. New designs revealed seasonally. Printed on 100%PCW recycled pulp paper, infused with plantable seeds. A2 size fold-over card on plantable seed paper with grocery bag envelope. Packaged in a biodegradable sleeve. * currently exclusive to the BirdDog Press Shoppe, and colorado retail stores only.
oh boy!
you are my sunshine.
For You Flowers Twg01
My Sunshine Twg02
Oh Boy! Twg03
wanna ride?
sugar n’ spice what a hoot.
Oh Baby! Twg04
Wanna Ride? Twg05
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What a Hoot Twg06
Flip Love Acg01
Get Horse Acg02
Grav&Grat Acg03
Hang In Acg04
Leap Time Acg05
Thanks Spot Acg06
Two Tumble Acg07
On Top Acg08
{acrobat*greetings} Our fave combination of vintage illustration and pattern strikes again! We found these chuckle inducing acrobat sketches and just knew we had to put words to them in lo-fi, hi-fun fashion. A2 size fold-over card on kraft recycled paper and patterned envelope. Packaged in a biodegradable sleeve.
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alternative energy sources
handmade human-powered
plant me paper
reduced, reused recycled
tree-free pulp
design + letterpress What started as a serious penchant for pen and paper, a little design studio in the digital age, with a more tactile experience grew. Feathered with more than 13 years of design expertise in our cap, the BirdDog Press began spreading its wings into letterpress printing, bookbinding and a handmade approach. Letterpress is a labor of love and a hands-on intensive process. Each piece is hand-fed individually, one at a time and is considered by us to be a unique work of art. our commitment to sustainability and the tradition of letterpress The BirdDog Press chooses eco-friendly papers, inks and recyclable photopolymer plates. Originally hailing from the state of Tennessee, we clean our inky messes spitspot like good southern girls with a crisco combo in a wind-powered studio. Everything is handmade at the foot of the Rockies using and re-using every last scrap. While we incorporate some modern technologies in producing our work, there is a fierce dedication to the perpetuation of a 500-year old relief printing process and honoring the historical craft of letterpress printing, keeping these traditions alive and integrated into the overall process. founded by the family hound Back before our trusty Chandler & Price Platen press was unloaded into the studio with a heavy iron thud, we rescued a puppy from Quebec. We named her Siler, but as a German Shorthaired Pointer, our family endearingly called her by the generic term for any hunting breed – “bird dog�. Later, when we rescued the century old press and put it to work, the moniker just rolled off the tongue.
BirdDog Press // Post Office Box 496 / 324 Main Street / Lyons, Colorado 80540 bowwow@birddogpress.com // 303.819.2392