Every time you order a card, a real person writes your message and the addresses before dropping your greeting in the mailbox. Punkpost couldn’t bring you that handmade experience without its team of handwriting artists.
It’s no surprise that our artist team has other creative talents. So we’re celebrating Small Business Saturday by bragging about all the skills these people have.
Here’s 12 rad makers that are a part of our team and their holiday creations that are up for grabs. And p.s., if you’re reading this in November 2018, you can enter a giveaway with items from this crew.
Esméralda Jönsson of L.A. Paper Lover. She’s a maker of greeting cards, cute office accessories, glasses holders, earrings and handmade dolls.
Order info: You can find turnaround time and delivery options for each item in her Etsy shop.
Shop: L.A. Paper Lover on Etsy
Instagram: @lapaperlover
Jillian Goeler of jag.ink. She specializes in whimsical illustrations and hand-lettered designs. She offers a range of custom illustrations from portraits to quotes, as well as illustrated greeting cards and art prints.
Order info: Her commission deadline is Dec. 1. Her shop will be closed from Dec. 21 through the New Year. She’ll be open again on Jan. 2, 2019.
Shop: jag.ink on Etsy and her website
Instagram: @jag.ink
Keisha Egbert of The Creative Ink. She recreates your memories through pen and ink. Keisha loves taking photos of you, your family, friends, and pets and drawing them in a unique style for holiday cards, wedding or birthday gifts, or hanging above your sofa. Her Society6 shop features some really cute illustrations that are made into mugs, pillow cases and more.
Order info: Holiday Cards are digital files, so you can order up to a week before Christmas and still get your illustration done in time for you to print for Christmas cards! She’s also offering FREE SHIPPING on her Etsy shop through the end of December — no code needed! She also has a great sale happening over on her Society6 shop.
Shop: The Creative Ink on Etsy and Society6
Instagram: @thecreativeink
Kim Rygiel of Maple Street Lettering Co. She creates unique, hand-lettered apparel and household accessories.
Order info: Since all items are made to order, I cannot accept returns, but would gladly help resolve any order issues. Use coupon code PUNKPOST10 for 10% off through Dec. 1, 2018.
Shop: Maple Street Lettering Co. on Etsy
Instagram: @maplestreetletteringco
Lauren Busiere of metaluna press. Printed matter and limited-edition items created in Chicago by Lauren Busiere and Mike Pennekamp. Drawings, paintings and handmade works will also be up in the shop all season long.
Shop: metaluna press
Instagram: @metaluna_press/@made.by.lauren.b
Linda Nguyen of Quillsome Letter Shop. Quillsome Letter Shop was born out of my desire to encourage more people to get back into the tradition of sending and receiving handwritten correspondence. From Letter Writing Kits to carefully curated vintage stamp sets, the items in her shop not only make it easier and more enjoyable to send snail mail, it also makes it more beautiful. Her hope is that the products she has for sale will enable more people to connect with one another in deeper and more meaningful ways than our current digitized world allows.
Shop: Quillsome Letter Shop on Etsy
Instagram: @quillsome
Lindley Adams of Lettering by Lindley. Hand-lettered digital and physical items. Customized designs for prints, shirts, logos, and more!
Shop: Lettering by Lindley on Etsy
Instagram: @letteringbylindley
Mark Valdez of Mark My Words Lettering. Mark Valdez is a New York City-based hand lettering artist and is available for commission requests through his Instagram page. Custom commissions can include envelope lettering, custom place cards, quotes for you to frame for gifts and gift tags.
Order info: The last date for any orders will be Dec. 14, but Mark will work collaboratively on deadlines given the scope of the commission.
Shop: See Mark’s work and DM him to start a project
Instagram: @markmywordslettering
Mary O’Brien of Pepper O’Brien Handmade. All sorts of art, some works to have shipped and hang on your wall, and some to instantly download, along with a few other homey knick knacks and goodies can be found in the Pepper O’Brien Etsy shop. A few things are quirky, but there is always a touch of motivation.
Order info: Etsy users who favorite any Pepper O’Brien item for sale will receive a special code for free shipping from now through Dec. 31.
Shop: Pepper O’Brien Handmade on Etsy and Society6
Instagram: @pepperobrien
Patrick Barber. He’s an art director, graphic designer and calligrapher. He also works on things like books, websites and logos. Plus, he teaches calligraphy workshops in Detroit.
Shop: See and shop his work on his website, Facebook and Society6
Instagram: @patrickbarber
Sarah Rasmussen of Lofty Lou. Sarah runs a mother-daughter boutique with her mom, Lisa, selling one-of-a-kind handmade jewelry, mixed media artwork, typography photography, calligraphy and more. They are based in small-town Iowa. This business runs on farm values and inexpensive prices for high-quality, thoughtfully created art for anyone.
Order info: Most of their artwork is sold through craft shows and art fairs in the Midwest and through word of mouth.Contact them on Facebook or Instagram if you see something you’d like to purchase, or have a request for a specific item. They will ship to you!
Shop: Lofty Lou on Facebook and Instagram
Instagram: @loftylou_art/@sassyrasmussen
Stacey Hsi of Chickpea Yarns. Started by two friends, Ting and Stacey, Chickpea Yarns offers hand-dyed yarns in a variety of unique shades and colorways.
Order info: Each skein is one of a kind and colors seen in the shop may or may not be produced again. If you see something you like, grab it while you can.
Shop: Chickpea Yarns on Etsy
Instagram: @__teafornomads
Thanks for checking out our creative team and their good, and happy shopping!
