Bamboo meets letterpress and thus, two of our favorite things come together

So maybe lifting a pen and sticking on a stamp doesn't seem like hard work, but when you're chasing after three kids, putting on deodorant is a big deal let alone handwriting a note card. If there was ever a card worth the effort, it's t…

Bamboo meets letterpress and thus, two of our favorite things come together
So maybe lifting a pen and sticking on a stamp doesn't seem like hard work, but when you're chasing after three kids, putting on deodorant is a big deal let alone handwriting a note card.

If there was ever a card worth the effort, it's the gorgeous letterpress cards from Smock Paper, printed completely on bamboo paper. In fact, they're the first ever US company to do so. Their bamboo is harvested in Thailand without the use of pesticides or fertilizer, and because it requires very little water to grow, it's actually a more sustainable choice than cotton. Who knew?

Featuring unique designs by artist and mom Amy Graham Stigler, Smock offers everything from wedding invitations to gorgeous thank you cards, kids' party invites, and regular old note cards.
Except there's nothing regular or old about them. -Kristen

Purchase Smock's letterpress cards at the Smock Paper etsy shop or check smockpaper.com for other locations.

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