Modern Printed Matter

Modern Printed Matter runs their greeting card/stationary/design business out of this lovely studio/store on 420 Main Street in Warren, RI.

"In addition to our own paper goods, our studio store is filled with a selection of hard to find handmade gift items from independent designers across the globe." (Included among them are Reiter8 products!)

Owner and designer Anna has recently joined forces with fellow new mom Elizabeth of Muse to share the space. This little shop now boasts the addition of beautiful handcrafted jewelry from independent designers across America.

Below: Modern Printed Matter's new fabric stitched cards and Muse's Silver Red Woven Bracelet.



Store hours: Tues - Fri: 10 - 5:30, Sat: 12-5, Sun + Mon: closed

Cut It Out

Whoa.
Joe Bagley of Papercuts by Joe is a master papercutter. Originally attracted by the tall ship cut out (above) but blown away by the 18 x 24 photo realistic paper cut out of rope on a dock. Go ahead - take a peek - it's amazing! Additional projects, tips and advice abound on his blog.

New Travel Bags!

Introducing the travel series. These totes and purses have a great new woven cotton handle with a reinforced strip of leather at the peak. I think they will age wonderfully.

They feel more traditional and are well matched with recycled sail bag 'bodies' that feature simple sail seams. I think the totes are especially great for men.

A few are now available in Reiter8's Etsy Shop. A few more are in production and will be listed soon.

Nautical Narwhals

I'm ready for the warmer days. I want winter to end ... preferably now. But no, there's snow falling and Spring will just have to wait another month ... or two.

Stumbled across these Knitting Narwhals by Sally Harless. I think they are very sweet and perfect for today.

She's having a buy one giclee print get one free sale in her Etsy shop: Sadly Hamless. Enjoy!

Shift Happens

Yep - I unexpectedly shifted the line of stitching ever so slightly on this pillow. This red number 4 recycled sail pillow been discounted and is available for purchase at Reiter8's shop on Etsy.




Embrace this imperfection and embrace some savings at the same time!

Mark Your Calendars

Tomorrow, December 15th is Reiter8's last day for holiday shipping. All orders placed after 12/15 will be shipped on or shortly after 1/5/10.

These lovely calendars are made by the wild unknown who were near me at the Divine Studios Craft Sale yesterday. The limited edition watercolor feather calendar (above) is striking and the lyrics calendar (below) is a wonderful collection of illustrations and sweet lyrics starting the year off with Bob Dylan and 'I could hold you for a million years'. Both are worth a closer look.



Happy Holidays!

It'll Be Divine

Just in:
I'll be at the Holiday Craft Sale at Divine Studios this Sunday, December 13 from 11-6. Organized by Marcie McGoldrick, a talented ceramist and Editorial Director for Holiday and Crafts at Martha Stewart Living, this event promises a unique mix of quality handmade gifts perfect for everyone on your list.

Divine studios is located on the 6th floor at 21 East 4th Street at Lafayette in Manhattan. View map.



Thanks to Jane at Foxy & Winston for the tip. She'll be there too with her sweet holiday card sets, organic children's clothing and more!

Come by, shop and say hello!