The holiday of love is just around the corner, why not show how much you care with these unique letterpress cards from Portland-based printing studio Egg Press? I’ve been a fan of their products for a long time, and am always delighted when they release new designs. I think any V-Day would be extra special with one of these sweet cards! The Underwear Bear is one of my faves – which one catches your fancy?

Valentine’s Cards from Egg Press: $2.50 – $6.00

Plan59 is an online “museum and gift shop of Mid-Century illustration”. Over 500 images are available as large format prints and a seemingly endless amount as digital files (also available for purchase/licensing). Browse through the Decor section for some inspiration or stop by the Demonic Tots and Deeply Disturbing Cuisine gallery if you think you can handle it. Good stuff can also be found in the expansive Advertising gallery – (there’s a caption contest in there somewhere, I can feel it!)

www.plan59.com

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Reconstructing Ideas creates collages that are equal parts typography, vintage ads, and plain ol’ awesomeness. Mundania Horvath is the creative mind behind this art and design studio based in Pittsburgh, PA. Check out more of her design work here.

Inspiration:
The city of Pittsburgh to me is a pulsating life source, a constantly revived heartbeat in a body of architectural skeletons. Growing up near this city, I’ve been inspired by the notion of demolishing the old to rebuild it in a way that allows you to see it with new eyes – paying homage to history while always looking ahead. I was surrounded by the looming remnants of steelmills, abandoned warehouses and weather-worn advertisements emblazoned on the sides of buildings. All of them put there one time with a purpose, still remain there tarnished and a testament to time, the way it changes, the way it doesn’t change anything.

Like what you see? Reconstructing Ideas has an Etsy shop!  Prints available from $10.50 – $22.95.

I really enjoy Meg Hunt’s illustrations! They have a touch of 50s and 60s whimsy that is so endearing! Be sure to take a gander at Meg’s portfolio. If you like what you see, check out her shop, where select illustrations are available as screenprints.


www.meghunt.com

These handy little journals from Jet Set Paper are a wonderful gift for that well-traveled friend! Airport codes from your favorite cities are hand-printed on Moleskine cashier journals. Included with the journal is a set of 4 area code notes for jotting down contact info or directions on the fly. Check out the Jet Set Paper shop to see if one of your favorite destinations made the cut!

Jet Set Journals: $8.50

Rather than sending these through the mail to get damaged and scratched, I think I’d frame them as prints! Beautiful mid-century inspired birds from artist Dee Adams, available in limited supply from Rare Device. Get ‘em before they’re gone!

Mid-Century Bird Menagerie Postcards – $16 for a set of 6

The time has come, my friends! I hope you had fun looking at all the amazing designs from Fabulous Stationery. It was great to hear what some of your favorites were – Cozy Christmas was certainly a hit! I hope seeing all those rad cards will inspire you to send some greeting cards or thank you notes this year! I mean, with designs like these, I would be making excuses to send cards! “OH, I always wanted a Snuggie. Better send Aunt June a thank you card!” Right? Right.

Moving along, I’m excited to announce the winner of the $50 Fabulous Stationery gift card! Using the magical Randomizer, one winner was selected.

Entry #22 – Michael, who said “I really like the GREETINGS line. So simple, yet striking, and not too cheesy, which is rare in seasonal greeting cards. Hits all the spots.“

Congratulations, Michael! Hopefully this gift card will hit all the right spots, too!

Thank you to everyone who entered and a big ol’ thank you to Fabulous Stationery for offering such a rad giveaway!

P.S. If you didn’t win, don’t fret!  Fabulous Stationery is offering a free pashmina with any $150 purchase. Just enter “pashmina” at checkout! Now go get that stationery!

I’m super excited to announce this giveaway opportunity from Fabulous Stationery! (You may remember these mod peeps from this post.) Well, if you liked what you saw, you’re in luck! One special Grassroots Modern reader is going to win a $50 gift certificate to Fabulous Stationery. I’ll admit I’m a little jealous! (Have you seen their new designs?? Awesome!) Entering to win is easy peasy, just follow the directions below!

How to enter:
1. Go to www.fabulousstationery.com and join their mailing list (scroll to the bottom). Browse around and have your mind blown by over 1500 rad designs!
2. Come back to this post and leave a comment telling us what your favorite design is. One comment per person, please!
3. That’s it! You’re done!


What I love the most about Fabulous Stationery (besides their sweet mod designs – Hello Holiday 2009! You stole my heart!) is that all of their cards can be personalized. Such a great gift idea, don’t you think? (My favorite design is Cozy Christmas in Green, in case anyone wants to get me a present! No? Okay.)

This giveaway ends on November 19th. One lucky winner will be randomly selected from all valid entries. Winner will be announced on the 20th!

[If you don't win, don't fret! Other deals are to be had! Fabulous Stationery is offering a free pashmina with any $150 purchase. Just enter "pashmina" at checkout!]

Good luck!

P.S. Tweet much? Spread the fab love and follow Fabulous Stationery on Twitter: @FabStationery. If Facebook is more your speed, become a fab fan here.

If you’ve been looking around for some affordable artwork, consider these fun, 60s-style mod illustrations from Spanish designer Blanca Gómez. Blanca sells her digital illustrations through her Etsy shop Cosas Minimas for about $30. If several prints strike your fancy, consider taking advantage of this offer: a set of 4 for $75!

Shop:
blancucha.etsy.com

Portfolio:
www.cosasminimas.com

Fabulous Stationery always has a great assortment of modern designs and their new holiday cards don’t disappoint! Like all of their cards, the holiday line is available in multiple colorways and is 100% personalized! Enter your own custom greeting or message for unique and memorable note cards this year!

Check out the full line of modern holiday cards here.

Personalized note cards from Fabulous Stationery: $45 for 20 cards/envelopes