Hipstamatic Hotness

I am head-over-heels in love with the Hipstamatic app for my iPhone. This app takes some seriously AMAZING photographs from my crappy iPhone camera. There are tons of options for lenses, film, and flash bulbs. Below is a shot I took on our way home from a friend’s cabin in upstate PA a few weeks ago. This photo pretty much sums up the weekend. It gave us some much-needed time to disconnect... Read More

Science of the Shake: The Physics Behind How Our Furry Friends Get Water Off Their Fur

Really interesting video on some research into the physics of how furry animals shake to get water off their fur. The researchers are hoping these new studies can help perfect the designs of devices such as washing machines. Check it out! The Science of the Shake  Read More

So bright she's got to wear shades

Where's my personal assistant? We had a big weekend here at PDP with our first annual Chili Cookoff & Feats of Strength Competition, with Outdoor Picture Show. It was a smashing success, but it looks like our little Lily got too much attention…she’s turning into a total diva…next she will be demanding her own pool boy      Read More

New in the Shop – Loco Lily the Dog

Let's Get Crazy! You’re sure to leave a lasting impression with this card. Design features an image of a smiling dog wearing a sombrero with the word “LOCO”, translates to “crazy”, with a Mexican inspired font. We used an actual photograph of a dog, then manipulated it to create a posterized look to work with the letterpress printing application. You can just feel the... Read More

Shop Talk

Karma and Lily hard at work This week the studio is buzzing with activity. Our designers are working on new ideas for holiday cards, posters, and our soon to be released baby line. Shane and Emily are in the middle of writing our 2011 catalog content and expanded information for the website. And as you can see the dogs are super busy dreaming up new ways to open the fridge. We can’t wait... Read More

Handmade vs. Homemade

Sorry for the delay in posts,but we have been busy in the shop and enjoying all the kayaking, biking and frolicking that summer has to offer. We are still trying to figure out how to get Karma in a kayak! We’ve got lots of new projects and things to discuss but first I wanted to address something that really had us all talking over the past few weeks. Our friend Tara from Scoutie Girl sparked... Read More

He Who Lies Down with Dogs Wakes Up with an Itchy Playoff Beard

The Flyers scored in OT last night to beat the Chicago Blackhawks by a score of 4-3 in the second game of the Stanley Cup Final, yes folks…WE HAVE A SERIES! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ipk3M_wbVwQ&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01&border=1] I got up today with a little more jump than usual, ready to start the day and hack into the seriously long... Read More

First Show of the Year This Weekend!

Sorry to leave you all jonesing for your dose of “the life and times of that which is PDP Letterpress.” There has been way too much going on to cover in one post so I’m going to have to do it in short controlled bursts. The past two weeks have been filled with new machinery, print jobs, paper finds, designs, music discoveries, construction on the shop, and springtime romps with... Read More