L Letterpress Update

View CommentsMonday • November 9, 2009 • by DIY Bride

Tony, the webmaster from Lifestyle Crafts, updated us today on a few questions our readers had about the machine

Lisa asked what printing plates the machine comes with:

@Lisa – I’m looking at the Letterpress packaging right now, and seeing that the printing plates include 3 shapes: two of which are kind of flower-like, and the other is kind of a thin, border-type flourish.

It also contains 5 phrases: “Happy Birthday” in a cursive font, “Thank You” in a sans-serif font, “I Love You” in a slightly serif font, “for you” in a bolder cursive, and “Hello” in the same font as “Thank You”.

Tonya wanted to know if the machine would be available at her favorite big box stores:

@Tonya – I have heard all three of these names tossed around the office quite a bit in Letterpress-relevant discussions. I would imagine that eventually all 3 will be carrying the tool, as it is planned to be available in large chain stores, although I don’t know what the plans are for it when it first is released.

And, finally, Tony volunteered the scoop on the delivery status:

The tool was delayed somewhat by the overseas manufacturer, but is scheduled to arrive here VERY soon, so be looking for this as a potential Christmas gift. I know I am strongly considering it for my wife.

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  • Amanda

    I’m so excited! I totally want this and want to make my own invitations. But in order to make my own loved letterpress invites, I got a few questions….

    How can I get my name and my husband’s name on the invitations? What about the date, time, location, etc.?

    I need to be able to personalize my invites (yeah big shocker!).

    Does this stuff come with the kit?

    Thanks so much for the blog and keep up the excellent work.

  • Amanda

    I’m so excited! I totally want this and want to make my own invitations. But in order to make my own loved letterpress invites, I got a few questions….

    How can I get my name and my husband’s name on the invitations? What about the date, time, location, etc.?

    I need to be able to personalize my invites (yeah big shocker!).

    Does this stuff come with the kit?

    Thanks so much for the blog and keep up the excellent work.

  • DIY Bride

    Amanda,

    The starter kit ($69.99) has:

    * Letterpress Tool {you’ll need to get a die cutting machine to use the letterpress tool}

    * Clear Packing Mat with grid

    * Paper Placement Guides

    * Ink Base

    * Brayer

    * Ten A2 flat cards

    * Nine Printing Plates

    * Tube of Black Ink

    The combo kit ($149.99):

    * Epic Six Letterpress and Die-cutting Tool

    * Letterpress

    * Clear Packing Mat with Grid

    * Paper Placement Guides

    * Ink Base

    * Brayer

    * Ten A2 flat cards

    * Nine Printing Plates

    * Tube of Black Ink

    * Circle Cutting Dies

    If you want to add designs and letters, you’ll need to buy more printing plates. I’m only seeing two styles of alphabets: http://lifestylecrafts.com/products/everyday/everydayplates.aspx

  • DIY Bride

    Amanda,

    The starter kit ($69.99) has:

    * Letterpress Tool {you’ll need to get a die cutting machine to use the letterpress tool}

    * Clear Packing Mat with grid

    * Paper Placement Guides

    * Ink Base

    * Brayer

    * Ten A2 flat cards

    * Nine Printing Plates

    * Tube of Black Ink

    The combo kit ($149.99):

    * Epic Six Letterpress and Die-cutting Tool

    * Letterpress

    * Clear Packing Mat with Grid

    * Paper Placement Guides

    * Ink Base

    * Brayer

    * Ten A2 flat cards

    * Nine Printing Plates

    * Tube of Black Ink

    * Circle Cutting Dies

    If you want to add designs and letters, you’ll need to buy more printing plates. I’m only seeing two styles of alphabets: http://lifestylecrafts.com/products/everyday/everydayplates.aspx

  • Ashley

    I have a quick question: your last update on the L Letterpress (in August) said “…we are going to offer a custom program that will be announced very soon! This will allow you to create your own words, phrases designs etc.”

    Has this been announced yet? Do we know any more on this custom program? I think I will only buy the L Letterpress if this exists and I can print my own printing plates somehow… I would like to be able to pick my own font and have the entire invitation letterpressed!

    Thanks!

  • Ashley

    I have a quick question: your last update on the L Letterpress (in August) said “…we are going to offer a custom program that will be announced very soon! This will allow you to create your own words, phrases designs etc.”

    Has this been announced yet? Do we know any more on this custom program? I think I will only buy the L Letterpress if this exists and I can print my own printing plates somehow… I would like to be able to pick my own font and have the entire invitation letterpressed!

    Thanks!

  • http://www.momentville.com/JasonAndSunny Amanda S. W.

    @Amanda

    http://www.quickutz.com/qk2/forums/viewPosts.aspx?threadId=471

    This forum shows that you’ll eventually be able to order custom made plates. :) I’m so excited!!

  • http://www.momentville.com/JasonAndSunny Amanda S. W.

    @Amanda

    http://www.quickutz.com/qk2/forums/viewPosts.aspx?threadId=471

    This forum shows that you’ll eventually be able to order custom made plates. :) I’m so excited!!

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