Etsy Monday Bonnie Kaye Studio Screen Printed Kraft Paper

Recycled kraft paper is a great choice for gift wrapping.  This maker has added something special -- screen printed designs!

Love this yellow zinnia design!

Here's what Bonnie says about herself and her shop:

"Hello! I'm Bonnie - I just returned to my southern roots after 12 years of city-livin' (Brooklyn + Philly), with a soft spot for dinner parties and printmaking. I design and handcraft nature-inspired table textiles and wrapping paper sheets. And with every purchase, I donate 5 meals to Fe eding America + 1% of wholesale orders. (11,310 meals have been donated as of Jan 2018!)

Thank you for supporting independent artists such as myself! Your purchasing power truly makes an impact on the local economy and for me and my family. "

You can see her hand screen printing process on Instagram or in her shop.  There are a lot of great designs.

This striped version is what originally caught my eye. 

I love all things metallic.

Wrapper of the Week Bespoke Press

If I was going to dream up a perfect gift wrapping paper, what would my list look like?

Bespoke LetterPress

1. Environmentally responsible, recycled paper
2. Two sided for wrapping versatility
3. Heavy duty, so I can wrap packages that have to travel
4. Beautiful, rich colors
5. Accomplished graphic design

This producer of "couture stationery" in Australia hits all the marks. Their gift wrap is unbelievably beautiful, as well as everything I list above.  Here are some examples:

Doublesided black cockatoo/teal jungle design

You could get really creative with the double sided wrap if you start folding

I love the colors and scale of these designs

They have beautiful ribbon and gift tags too -- many currently on sale:

10 pack of multi occasion tags

Their story is pretty delicious too.

"Bespoke Letterpress is one of the world’s leading letterpress studios designing and printing fine letterpress and hot foil stationery.

Founded by Alischa Herrmann in 2007, what began as a small business based under an old timber house by the sea, Bespoke Letterpress has since grown into an international recognised and celebrated brand. 

We print the beautifully old fashioned way, using antique cast iron machines, printing on imported luxuriously thick paper mixed with patience, perfection and a whole lot of love."

They name their presses! Here's a picture of Edward.

 xxoo
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