Wild and Wonderful Letterpress Paper Jewelry

I love it when a scroll through social media shows me something totally unique... such was the case when boldly patterned letterpress earrings from Monday Morning Press roared into my consciousness. A quick zip over to the Instagram feed cemented the idea that I must feature Natalie Monday and her beautiful paper art!

Natalie, who has a degree in Architecture and worked in a design firm before opening a letterpress shop, grew up in Virginia where she and her father enjoyed taking art lessons together. While she and her fiance were planning their wedding, Natalie became enamored with letterpress and designed the invitations. This led to taking classes, acquiring a 1903 Chandler & Price press, and the launch of a home-based business that allows her to stay close to her young family.

Creating letterpress sheets to be used specifically for earrings is a new venture. Up until now, Natalie has been designing and pressing modern monogrammed stationery, funny greeting cards, custom wedding invitation suites, and business cards... she still does all of these things and has added stylish wearables to the mix.

If you google letterpress jewelry, what you'll find are necklace pendants composed of metal or wood letters used for setting type on antique presses. That's a neat idea too, of course, but for fashionistas with a yen to wear striking, yet lightweight earrings, Natalie's designs are just the ticket.

They have the added cachet of being made of a truly unique material. Geo shapes are cut from luxe paper with deeply pressed patterns in rich colors and treated to resist moisture. The shiny metal hooks are nickel-free.

UPDATE: All Things Paper is now an affiliate of Monday Morning Press and you benefit also! Use code ALLTHINGSPAPER at checkout to get 15% off your entire order. This applies to subscriptions and one-time orders. Applies to first subscription order only. Limited to one use per customer.

 

 

I have such admiration for Natalie's marketing skills... she builds excitement for each new collection via sneak-peek Instagram posts that culminate in a Thursday evening pop-up shop on Stories when the latest pairs make their debut one by one.

And now a U.S. giveaway! [ENDED] To enter to win a pair of earrings from the choices that are currently available in the shop, visit Monday Morning Press to see more of Natalie's work, and leave a comment on this post through Saturday, October 5, 2019.

Note that my site's host does not allow me to see the email address you type in at first, so also include an email address within your comment so you can be reached if you win. If spam is a concern, type your address this way: janedoe at gmail dot com

Two chances to win! An identical giveaway is underway on Instagram. [ENDED] Yes, you may enter both places to double your chances, but can only win once.

Two lucky winners will be chosen at random - one from blog entries and one on Instagram - notified, and announced at the end of this post and on Instagram.

Monday Morning Press is on Instagram and Facebook.

Shipping to U.S. addresses is free.

Paid shipping is available for some international countries.

There is also a Monday Morning Press Etsy shop where U.S. shipping is free for orders that total $35 and up.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS! 
Nancy and @annaholzbach 

Everyone, thanks for entering and please keep an eye on Natalie's shop to see the latest items.

 

 

Visit Monday Morning Press (affiliate link) and you'll receive 20% off your purchase. Free U.S. shipping too.

 

UPDATE! 

A new Instagram giveaway just in time for Mother's Day is a sneak peek at May 2020's new collection in colors that are perfect for for warm weather wearing. 

This is not a paid giveaway. 
I have received product from Monday Morning Press in exchange for hosting.

All Things Paper is an Etsy and Monday Morning Press affiliate.