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By shayna, August 21, 2010

I actually took all these photos and posted them on my flickr site before the wedding madness kicked in, I just never had a chance to post them up here on the blog.

There are shots of my most recent custom project.  I created an 8×10″ two color print of the hands ceremony for a couple to give as a wedding gift to their friends.

I was really happy about the final outcome.  And I got an email back from the customer who loved them as well.  It’s so nice to hear.  I have a few more custom jobs coming up over the next few weeks, as well trying to acclimate back into ‘real life’ after all the wedding hoopla.   I’ll also be stocking up on inventory as I’ll be sharing a booth at the Renegade Craft Fair on Sunday, Sept 12th with Cheesecake handmade beauty.  (very exciting, but so much work to do in the next month.)

I’ll also be working binding a new stock of journals that will hopefully be up on Etsy and in stores soon!  I’ll keep you posted.

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By shayna, August 14, 2010

I have been accepted as a vendor at Indie Wed next January 2011.  It will be a showcase of wedding wares and services for brides looking for less traditional weddings! Woohoo.

I’ll keep you posted as I learn more.  There is more info on the website: http://www.indiewed.com/home-ch.html

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By shayna, August 14, 2010

I’m finally back in action after 2.5 weeks of wedding and honeymoon madness.  The honeymoon was a glorious and stress free road trip and backpacking adventure.  My husband (yay!) and I drove North to Michigan’s Upper Penninsula and then took a 3 hr ferry over to Isle Royal National Park.  We spent 5 nights / 6 days camping, backpacking and hiking 45 miles across the island.   It was exhausting and cleansing and beautiful and peaceful and perfect!  We took a few days more driving south back to Chicago, stopping in Door County WI for two nights then New Glarius, WI, home of the world famous brewery.

I just got back in town, unpacked, and have piles of laundry waiting for me.  I feel rejuvenated and ready to jump back into the swing of things.  It was a wonderful two weeks. 

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By shayna, July 20, 2010

I just got back from the studios, finishing another custom job that I’m really happy with!  The customer wanted  a version of the Hands Ceremony (I think I mentioned it previously) to be printed as a wedding gift for one of their friends’ weddings.  I designed a very simple version of the text with two flowers printed in deep burgundy and brown to match the colors of the wedding. There were a total of  five printed copies in the order.  I have the names of the couple being wed and the date of their wedding at the bottom of the page.

I will post pix as soon as they are taken (hopefully tomorrow)

I must say, it turned out quite beautiful.  It will be a really lovely and personal wedding gift.  It feels  nice knowing I can contribute in some way to someone else’s wedding.  Especially with my own wedding mere weeks away, I have a stronger understanding of the importance of the occasion.

Speaking of… this will be my last custom job for the next few weeks as I prepare for my own wedding (then honeymoon) in July / August.  Yay!

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By shayna, June 9, 2010

It’s official! I’ll be leading a 2 hr workshop on bookbinding at Wolfbait and b-girls in Logan Square next month.  It will be on Saturday, July 17th from 5-7p.  Wolfbait will be covering the cost of all supplies and providing drinks!  It should be a good time.  I should also practice a few more bindings before I do this.  I’ve actually been planning on adding some bound journals to my etsy shop, so this is a good excuse to kick that into gear.

I’ve been going over all my school notes and hand outs from graduate and undergrad figuring out which ones would work best.  I’ll probably do a few test runs to see what will be the most fun and how long it will actually take to teach.  I’m still deciding whether to focus on 2-3 simpler bindings or 1 more involved binding technique.

I’m actually really excited about this! I dreamed about bookbinding last night!

(oh, and do you like the flier? That was my doing)

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By shayna, February 1, 2010

Handmade Market, Chicago

Steel Petal Press will be selling cards at the HandMade Market, Chicago on February 13th, 2010 from 12p – 4p at the Empty Bottle in Chicago, IL.

1035 N. Western Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60622

Handmade Market is a unique event to connect the makers of beautiful things to people who appreciate the unique and handmade.

The Empty Bottle starts serving at noon, so feel free to shop with mimosas in hand. (We do encourage relaxed shopping.) You can also grab brunch at the tasty Bite Café next door.

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By shayna, January 19, 2010

I love you, boots - 5x7"

Valentine's Words - 5x7"

You can find my whole line by Clicking HERE.

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By shayna, January 18, 2010

Love, Heart

Be Mine, Bug

I just spent the last two days printing up a bunch of new designs.   I am going through inventory, photographing and will post pictures soon.  For now, I leave you with these two:

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By shayna, November 30, 2009

Steel Petal Press will be selling cards on SATURDAY Dec 5th, 11a – 5p at the Holiday Artist Market in Athens, Ga.

stop by 283 Broad Street!

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By admin, October 23, 2009

Welcome to the Steel Petal Press website.

Check back here for updates, events and news!!

Sincerely,
Miss Shayna