Cards + Prints + Feelings
(so, so many feelings) A memoir of sorts but mostly just a catalog full of hand-printed goods to make your life more awesome by
Acclaimed author of classics such as Catalog V3.IMPROVED_final_v2 and this thing you are holding.
ABOUT MATT BUTLER PRINTMAKER. DESIGNER. GINGER. The Matt Butler has been creating kick-ass, handmade goods since 2009. He specializes in linocut prints and greeting cards, the subjects of which are influenced by his sense of humor and love of bikes, typography, and Southern culture. Matt began life in the rolling hills of North Carolina playing in the woods and sometimes being made fun of for being a ginger. The woods and bullies of his youth toughened Matt up and turned him into the sassy, hand-crafter he is today. Matt is currently based in Berkeley, CA, the epicenter of liberalism and drum circles. But don’t worry, all the sharing of feelings and hand holding haven’t softened Matt too much. He’s still printing with wit and sass to spare. When he’s not pulling prints, you might be able to find him on his bike, climbing some rocks, or cooking dinner for friends.
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Table of Contents Greeting Cards Just Because 4 Birthday 6 Love + Affection 7 Baby 8 Wedding + Anniversary 9 Mother’s/Father’s Day 9 Political 9 Those Other Ones 10 Holiday 11 Prints 12 Totes + Tees 18 Terms 19 The Back 20
Mattism # 55 : “Vodka is like the Dave Matthews Band: You really liked it in college and now it’s probably time to stop.”
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GREETING CARDS These might look like normal greeting cards but they are not. These letterpressed pieces of folded paper are stuffed so full of sass, wit, and attitude that they should be used with extreme caution. These incarnations of awesome should only be sent to the MOST KICKASS AND RAD individuals around as a way to spread joy and cheer throughout the year.
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JUST BECAUSE
Can’t Stop #20036
Work Medium #20056 4
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Bottomless #20005
Pizza Road #20013
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Hold Guac #20026
You Do You #20002 holler@themattbutler.com
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A2, blank inside Kraft Envelope min 6 per design
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JUST BECAUSE
Always Wine #20028
Green Juice #20024
Organic Junk #20027
Tequila Dignity #20015
Pizza Tango #20008
Beer Luck #20032
Mattism # 32 : “Moderation is best in moderation.”
Champagne Poem #20019
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Drink Clock #20033
Pie Thoughts #20031 5
GREETING CARDS BIRTHDAY
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Party Started #20009
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Even Older #20058
Kanye Bday #20014
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Tiny Human #20048
Three Oh Four Oh Five Oh Six Oh
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Old Terrors #20069
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Bday Uni #20017 CLEAN Bday Uni #20038
Best Day Born #20054
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Bday Cake #20025
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LOVE + AFFECTION
Bacon Butter Bey #20018
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Got Me Like #20003
Best Day Met #20052
Whiskey + You #20021
Tinder Swiping #20020
Hold Hands #20059
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Spoiler Love #20055
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Two Things #20010
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Love F Yeah #20057
Mattism # 44 : “So is the being married part or the no more wedding planning part better?�
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GREETING CARDS LOVE + AFFECTION
So Much Yes #20001
Sexmoji #20044
Heart Venn #20023
BABY
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Baby Belly #20047
Kanye Baby #20006
Cat Fetch #20035
Puppy Priorities #20034 www.themattbutler.com
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Potty Train #20029
Baby Drinks #20062 holler@themattbutler.com
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WEDDING + ANNIVERSARY
Best Day Married #20042
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Open Bar #20043
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Face Tat #20070
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Trump Vote #20012
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Trump Hair #20011
He Got You #20041
MOTHER’S/FATHER’S DAY
Tramp Stamp #20071
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POLITICAL
Trump Love #20072
Mattism # 23 : “The holiday season is an excellent time to work on your Santa Bod.”
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Survive Trump #20065
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GREETING CARDS THOSE OTHER ONES
Fucking Sucks #20030
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Mom Thanks #20022
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Survive 2016 #20064
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Pretty Fast #20068
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YORO #20066
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Thanks No Thanks #20063
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Six Pack #20045
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Bieber Sorry #20040 holler@themattbutler.com
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HOLIDAY
Yay Holidays #20050
Xmas Uni #20016
Ho Holy #20053
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Joy Booze #20051
Hanukkah Day #20049
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Cards + Prints in the Wild
We love to see our work in the #realworld
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Mattism # 6 : “If you can’t get there on a bike, it probably isn’t worth going.”
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LINOCUT PRINTS These are linocut prints. Each one is made by hand using a block of linoleum that Matt carved with tools he inherited from his grandfather. The carving creates a giant rubber stamp. Ink is rolled onto this block and a damp piece of paper is placed on top. The block and paper are rolled through a printing press that applies a great deal of pressure. The paper stretches around each mark carved into the block giving the final print depth and a distinctly hand-made look. Digital prints ain’t got shit on these things. Each print is individually numbered and signed by Matt. They are packaged in a clear, poly sleeve with a protective backerboard. A label is affixed to the back that explains the process.
1. F A L L I N G 10x16 $14 2. This Must Be the Place 10x14 $14 3. Whiskey Spirit 10x14 $14 4. F YEAH 8.5x11 $14
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Wall-art to make your adult tree house even more awesome. Or your normal house. You do you.
1. PS I Love 8.5x11 $14 2. Whiskey Instructions 14x10 $14 3. Drink Up! 14x10 $14 4. Love Bacon 12x12 $17.50
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5. Alcoholic Octopus 8.5x11 $14
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Mattism # 6 : “I have superb self control unless I’m presented with things I like.”
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LINOCUT PRINTS 1. Unicorn 8.5x11 $14 2. Great Minds 8.5x11 $14 3. Everything Better 10x14 $14 4. Bull Bike 10x14 $14 5. Whiskey and You 10x14 $14
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Wall-art printed by hand using vintage hands from the mid-80s. So retro these hands.
1. Awesome 14x10 $14 2. Heart Venn 14x10 $14 3. Coffee Spirit 10x14 $14 4. Always be us 10x14 $14
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5. Beer Spirit 10x14 $14 6. Quixote Rides Again 8.5x11 $12.50
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Mattism # 74 : “I’ll have one of what you’re having and three of the unhealthy things you aren’t having.”
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LINOCUT PRINTS 1. You Are > 18x7 $16 2. Creation of Pabst 12.5x15 $14
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2. RIDE City Series 3. Ride Philly 8.5x11 $12 4. Ride Minneapolis 8.5x11 $12 5. Ride DC 8.5x11 $12 6. Ride Raleigh 8.5x11 $12
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Additional Cities: -Atlanta -Oakland -Indiana -Durham -Richmond -Astoria Matt can create a custom design with your city or state for a minimum order of 25 prints.
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Wall-art that we made just for you. Yeah, you.
1. Wine Spirit 10x14 $14 2. Carnivorous Carrot 8x19 $17.50 3. Small Bacon 8x10 black mat $11 4. Moon Pig 11x15 $22.50
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5. Chomp! 9x12 black mat $11
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6. Flying Skull 6x12 $11 7. Whale Love 6x12 $11 8/9. No(rth) Car(olina) Available in red, turquoise, blue 9x12 black mat $11
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Mattism # 43 : “I’m starting a campaign for champagne because bubbles will end all our troubles.”
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T-SHIRTS AND TOTE BAGS
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F YEAH Shirt Men: S,M,L,XL crew Women: S,M,L,XL vneck $12.50
F YEAH Tote 13x15 $10
Bacon Shirt Unisex: XS,S,M,L,XL $12.50
Bacon Tote 13x15 $10
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OPENING Opening order minimum of $150; reorder minimum of $100. We recommend that print designs be ordered in minimums of 3 and cards in minimums of 6. ORDERING: Orders may be placed online at by email at holler@themattbutler.com by phone at 704.726.9573. The first three orders must be prepaid by credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express) or check. Net 30 terms are offered to retailers with an established relationship with The Matt Butler, subject to approval. SHIPPING: Orders ship USPS Priority or UPS depending on weight and volume. Please let us know if you have a preference. Shipping cost will be charged when order is ready to ship. TURNAROUND: Card orders ship real fast. Print orders may take as long as 2-3 weeks. PACKAGING: All prints and greeting cards are packaged in clear plastic sleeves. Print packaging includes a white backerboard for protection and sticker explaining how the print was made. INCORRECT OR DAMAGED: Please email holler@themattbutler.com within 4 days of receipt of your order if there are any problems and they will be addressed immediately. Do not dispose of damaged items or shipping materials unless instructed to do so.
Mattism # 31 : “When all else fails, call mom. Then get the whiskey out.�
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Hoping to break new ground in line-sheet publishing and self expression, The Matt finished writing this memoir/catalog in the winter of 2017. Today, this narrative stands as a model of deep thoughts and pretty alright product photography. Full of mostly sincere words and occasional moments of blinding clarity, this work should serve as a guide to ordering things from The Matt Butler and maybe some other challenges.
“The Matt really opens up about his life and his feelings and weaves a compelling story of snark and emotion while also displaying his goods in an effective manner. I almost bought some cards but decided to wait.� -Someone on the Internet
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