letterpress printed greeting cards

letterpressprinted

greetingcards

2013SEPTEMBER

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Love! Love! Love!Valentine’s season is our favorite time of year here at Waterknot! We love helping people spread the love. To that end we have just added 15 new love-themed cards. That means we now have 41 ways to say “I love you” on Valentine’s Day.

Our new Love Brand collection brings together delicious treats of all kinds with a whimsical play on package design. We’ve also added new love cards to our Coffee, Outdoor Adventure, Retro Romance and Music collections.

As always, our line includes some great Thank You cards and Birthday cards for guitar enthusiasts, outdoor adventurers, gardeners, nature lovers and lovebirds with a soft spot for days gone by. We also have some great cards for kids.

As you look through the catalog please keep an eye out for the 2 icons below to help you find new and popular styles:

Brand new design! Our best-selling styles!

Treading lightly on the earth and taking care of each other is paramount for us at Waterknot. That is why we only print on 100% post consumer recycled paper. Our envelopes are 100% recycled (80% post consumer) and our clear sleeves are made of a plant-based compostable plastic. We also donate at least 1% of the sales of our cards to organizations working for sustainability, peace and social justice. In other words, you and your customers can feel great about buying our cards.

Please have a look through the catalog and feel free to send us an email or give us a call if you have any questions. When you are ready to place an order just let your rep know.

Thanks for your time. We look forward to working together.

Josh and Jenn

About our Letterpress printed cArdsOur cards feature original art, design and writing by Josh Nusbaum and Jenn Pagliaro. Each card is created to be a treasured keepsake. To that end, we mix most of our inks by hand and use only extra-heavy cover stock (at least 120lb.). Each card is printed, one at a time, on our 106-year-old Chandler and Price letterpress. It’s a labor of love and you can see and feel the difference.

All cards are blank inside and measure 4.5” x 6.25” (A6). Every card comes with a beefy kraft paper envelope and a retail-ready compostable clear sleeve. All cards wholesale for $2.50 each.

Love Brand

Wanna Piece?

Wanna piece Lp109

I want to gobble you up!

S W E E T • P U R E • D E L I C I O U S

i Want to Gobble You up Lp121

You are my honey bee.

You Are My Honey bee Lp120

BRAND

WHISKEYSMOOTH E BOLD E INTOXICATING

Tenderness that only gets better with time

100% PURE

true Love Whiskey Lp111Valentine’s Ale Lp110

Love can be sweet, intoxicating, delicious and just plain fun. With so many flavors to choose from, why not try them all.

All cards are blank inside

4.5” x 6.25”

$2.50 each


SeedS of Love

Coffee is, for some of us, as vital as love. We don’t just want it, we need it. Celebrate your daily dose and the one you love.

Coffee Love

All cards are blank inside | 4.5” x 6.25” | $2.50 each

i Want You every Morning Lp117

You perk Me up Lp115

You Make Life Less bitter Lp118

endless refills Lp116

2

4

6

8

6:00am

YOU PERK ME UP

You make life less bitter.

Coffe Love

Opposites Attract

opposites Attract Lp056

I need you everyday

everyday coffee Lp107

You Complete Me

You complete Me Lp053

SEED COMPANY

STILL SWEET • ALWAYS TENDER

DEEPROOTING

SOW IN ALL SEASONS

Long Haul Love Lp030

variety

TRUE PURE

seed co.

Warm tender Love Lp009

HeartHeartHeartS E E D C O M PA N Y

Tender & New

V A R I E T Y

BE S T I L L M Y B E A T I N G

be still My Heart Lp020


outdoor adventureoutdoor adventure

17 great cards for outdoor enthusiasts, lovers of the open road and explorers of all kinds. Get outside and play.


4.5” x 6.25”

$2.50 each

do Anything Lp112

our Love is in tents Lp119

Go Anywhere Lp114

paddle Anything Lp113

Wanna hook up?

Wanna Hook up Lp057

Hike Anywhere Lp018

sleep Anywhere Lp012

Float My boat Lp028

YOU

I’D CLIMB

ANYTHINGWITH

climb Anything Lp043

I WANT TO G E T

COZYWITH

YOU

cozy With You Lp019 ride Anywhere Lp044


outdoor adventure retro romanCe

Enjoy the whimsical mix of childhood play things, love and friendship.


4.5” x 6.25”

$2.50 each

EARTH

AIR

FIRE

WATER

YOU

I LOVE YOUTO THE MOON

AND BACK

elemental Love Lp054

............You Make My

Wiring

All

HotAnd

Tingly......................

tingly robot Lp011

bike Love Lp055

I Love the Way You Roll

tricycle roll Lp021

We Just CLick

We Just click Lp010

i get all crazy without you.

crazy Without You Lp052

PINGYOU ARE THE

pongTO MY

ping to My pong Lp123

Moon rocket Lp027

ROAD TRIPgo slowtime to movetime to breathetime to get losttime to fall in lovecozy little camperwoodsmokeflashlightsleep tight

road trip Lp048

RELAXopen road

Slow downmountains

VACATION

cleanair

EatSLEEP

EXPLORELAUGH

Eatnap

EXPLORE

Eat Eat

starry skies

drink

drink simplify

WalkWalkreconnect

Forest

PLAY

headlampadventuremarshmallowbreathe

more free time SLEEPING BAG

singcampfire

desert WILDLIFE BEACH NAP

peace

and quiet Middle of nowher e

Air stream Lp045

Adventure Lp014

ARCHES

BADLANDS

Big

GRANDCANYON

YOSEMITEYOSEMITEYELLOWSTONE

GLACIERBAY

CRATER LAKE

CANYONLANDS

RED WO OD

ZION

DEA

TH V

ALLEY

SE

QU

OIA

D E NA L I

GLACIER BAYGATES of THE ARCTIC

JOSHUA TREE

OLYMPIC

MT RAINIERBRYCE

Bend

national parks rV Lp047

HAPPY

you

Me

Happy ski tracks Lp013

VACATIONGO SLOW

COMFORT

GET LO

ST

COZY LITTLE CAMPER

WOODSMOKE

HOTDOGS

DUTCHOVENRE

ST

PLAY

SUN

FUN

FREEFLOW

HIKESLEEP TIGHT

WILDLIFE

BLUE SKYMEADOW

EAT

FLASHLIG

HT BREATHE ROADTRIP

tear drop trailer Lp046


PLaCeS We Love

Urban farming, bike riding, craft brewing, great wine and locally-roasted coffee help define subcultures far and wide. Great for the tourist and locavore alike. Make it your own. This card can be customized with a minimum order of 48 cards.*

*Please allow 3 weeks for initial customization. Re-orders will be filled per our usual 1-2 week lead time.

This card celebrates the many bridges that help define our home town of Portland, Oregon. If there are specific places or landmarks in your area that you think would make great cards, let us know — we’re always happy to give you a quote for a custom project.

city of bridges Lp075

Love portland Lp076-pdX Love san Francisco Lp076-sFo

SELLWOOD

ROSS ISLAND

MARQUAM

Hawthorne

MORRISONBURNSIDE

STEEL

BROADWAY

FREMONT

St. Johns

PORTLAND, OREGONCITY of BRIDGES

MICRO BREW

MICRO BREW

Customize This Card

GuitarS & muSiC (Love)

These cards are perfect for the musician or music fan. They are great for Valentine’s Day but since love and music are not bound by the seasons, these cards can spread the love all year long.


4.5” x 6.25”

$2.50 each

WANT TO WRITEYOU MAKE ME

Love songs Guitar Lp122

Love Rocks

Love rocks Lp023

YOU DON’T JUST TURN ME ON,YOU TURN ME UP!

turn Me up Lp026

I Love You

LOVELOVELOVE

LOVEI LOVE YOU!

I U

IYOU

love

I Love You.

Guitar case Love Lp058

1 2

3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2

3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2

3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2

3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2

3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2

3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2

3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11

You Amplify My Life

Amplify My Life Lp059


GuitarS & muSiC (Birthday)

A guitar-player’s guitar says almost as much about that person as the music they play. Whether acoustic or electric, made for blues or rock, each guitar has its own voice, style and charm. These cards say happy birthday to jazz cats and metal heads alike.

IT’S YOURBIRTHDAY.

THE HOTEL ROOM.

GO AHEAD &WRECK

Hotel room Guitar Lp003

HopeYour

BIRTHDAY

SUPERGROOVY

Good Vibe Fest!

OUT-A-SIGHTPSYCHEDELICis

a

super Groovy Guitar Lp006

Jazz Guitar Lp007

JUST BECAUSE YER

OLD-TIMEYDOESN’T MEAN YER OLD

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

old-timey banjo Lp049 rock on Guitar Lp050

GuitarS & muSiC (Birthday)


blues Guitar Lp008

indulge Guitar Lp072

Metal Guitar Lp001

Folking rock Guitar Lp071

IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY.

your spandex pantsand hairspray so hardthat no one remembers

how old you are.

Happy birthday


Inspired by our son’s absolute fascination with diggers, trucks and ships, these cards are sure to be a hit with the under 5 set. But their strong playful styling will also be appreciated by anyone who still wishes their pick-up was a Tonka.


tug boat Lp022

heavy hauLerS (Birthday)

cake crane Lp051

HappyBirthday

cake digger Lp005

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

ice cream truck Lp004

heavy hauLerS (Birthday)

cupcake truck Lp002 cake pickup truck Lp070

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

birthday tractorLp069


Birthday funRaise a pint ... or a stein or a mug to indulgence, whimsy, humor and happy birthdays.


4.5” x 6.25”

$2.50 each

Mix it up Lp073 Mustache Greatness Lp074

Mix it up. It’s your birthday.

Happy Birthday

Stubble is the first step toward

greatness

Mocha birthdayLp108

thanK you

Sending you a shi*load of thanks

THANKS

THANKS

THANK YOUThankYou

THANKSTHANKS

THANKS

THANKS

THANKSTHANKSTHANKS

From machines to drinks to honoring that person that really came to your rescue, these six thank you designs are sure to fit the bill.


shi*loads of thanks Lp092

100% Pure

Totaly Genuinedistilled from my

I N N U M E R A B L E T H A N K S

brand

Gratitude Whiskey Lp094

thank You Whiskey Lp095

parachute thanks Lp096

THANK YOU

robot thank You Lp091

THANKS!

Megaphone thanks Lp093


naturaL PatternSHonor life’s joys and sorrows with the beauty of nature.


4.5” x 6.25”

$2.50 each

sympathy dandelions Lp081 Grow tree rings Lp017

So sorry for your loss

with sympathy

GROW

sympathy LeavesLp080

The Bureau encourages everyone to grow their own food, help a neighbor, raise a hammer, can some jam, enjoy your friends and celebrate the bounty of life with some beauty and humor.

Bureau of homeStead SeCurity


Harvest Lp067

sow Lp065

preserve Lp068

tend Lp066

A N O T H E R F R I E N D L Y R E M I N D E R F R O M T H E

SECURITY

oBUREAU

ENJOY THE FRUITS OF YOUR LABOR

HARVEST


SECURITY

oBUREAU


SECURITY

oBUREAU

YOURHARVEST

TEND

T A K E C A R E O F Y O U R G A R D E N A N D Y O U R G A R D E N W I L L T A K E C A R E O F Y O U

A N O T H E R F R I E N D L Y R E M I N D E R F R O M T H E oBUREAU

SECURITY


Winter hoLiday

C U T & H A N G O R N A M E N T

While not as well known as the venerable candy cane or as flashy as tinsel, the Christmas

Pickle is no slouch. After all, "He who finds the Pickle finds a year

of good luck."

Merry Christmas!

Everyone Needs aChristmas

Pickle

christmas pickle Lp098

christmas cocktails Lp104bright star Lp099 Holiday cheer Lp100

MERRY CHRISTMAS

MERRYCHRISTMAS

M E R R Y C H R I S T M A S

sprocket tree Lp041

christmas tent Lp101

Joy Light Love Lp025

CRAZY SNOWMAN

Everyone Needs a


Crazy Snowman adds a festive vibe to your

holiday celebration but without all the drama of your actual “crazy”

relatives. He doesn’t eat or drink too much and

he won’t ever melt.

Merry Christmas!

MerryChristmas

MERRY CHRISTMAS

PEACEJOY

Love LIGHTFAMILYPRESENTS

SNOW

EGGNOG

SANTA S T O C K I N G S

HOHOHO

TREE

SHARING

KINDNESS

COMMUNITY

TOYS

christmas Lp039 snowboards

crazy snowman Lp097

christmas cruiser Lp040

christmas sleigh Lp106

MERRY

CHRISTMAS

MERRY CHRISTMASMERRY CHRISTMAS

MERRY CHRISTMAS


MERRY CHRISTMAS







MERRY CHRISTMASMERRY CHRISTMASMERRY CHRISTMAS

MERRY CHRISTMAS


Will the pitter-patter of little feet wake you before you are ready? Will it be too early to face everyone in your jammies? Will you get

up before the sun?Be prepared for all

the fun that awaits on Christmas day.

Merry Christmas!

Everyone Needs a

A N I C E H O T C U P O FEnjoy

JoJoJoJoJoJoJoJoJo!!!

You don’t become

K I NG OF TH E H I L Ljust sipping egg nog by the fire

Merry Christmas

Wishing you a great

Holiday

Dear Friendor Family Member

THE LAST YEAR WAS GREAT.

WE ARE REALLY GREAT.

OUR KIDS ARE GREAT.

WE WENT ON A GREAT VACATION.

OUR JOBS ARE GREAT.

THE DOG/CAT IS GREAT.

EVERYTHING IS GREAT.

christmas skis Lp038 cup of Jo-Jo-Jo Lp105

King of the Hill Lp103

Generic Holiday Letter Lp102


Winter hoLiday

chanukah rocks Lp042christmas rocks Lp024

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cha cha chanuka Lp029

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pLAcinG An orderTo place an order Please Contact Your Sales Rep; visit: www.waterknot.com or email: [email protected]

pAYMentWhile we prefer checks or cash, we will happily take your Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover card.

A FeW pArticuLArs:• Please note we have a $90 minimum on wholesale orders.

• Payment is due in full with your first order. Once we get to know each other we will be happy to invoice you with your order on a net 30 basis. Please send us credit references if you would like to set up an account.

sHippinGShipping charges will be added to your order total.

A note about color: The colors in this catalog and on our website are merely digital representations of the actual ink colors used on our cards. As most of our inks are mixed by hand (by a real human being) some variations in color are likely to occur. We strive to maintain the highest standards of quality and consistency and won’t ever send you anything we wouldn’t buy ourselves.

We want you to be completely satisfied with your order. If anything is not as it should be, please let us know.

About usJosh Nusbaum and Jennifer Pagliaro are a husband and wife team. We are artists, musicians, crafters, designers and makers. We live in the DIY capital of Cascadia – Portland, Oregon.

We love making cards that will make someone happy, make someone laugh, open someone’s heart or just make someone’s day. We take inspiration from the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, the music we love, the food we eat, our kids, our own childhoods and from our vibrant local culture.

stAY in toucHWe love to hear from you so don’t hesitate to call, email or click around:

[email protected] | 503-954-1437 | www.waterknot.com

mother’S day

Regardless of your relationship, the moms who receive these cards will know they are loved and understood.

beautiful Woman Lp033

Now that Iwipe my own nose,clean my own room,do my own laundry,cook my own food,drive my own car,and go to work...

You must have alot of free time.

THANKS,MOM!

A Lot of Free time Lp035

Happy Mother’s Day

Your MiniVan

rock Your Minivan Lp037

12

6

3

12

457

8

1011

9

Motherhood Lp036

I don’t know how you do it.

Happy Mother’s Day.

Mommy Mommy Lp0032

Through the �a�� goggles

of mutua� slee�lessness,

�our wrinkled, spit-up-stained

clothes and unwashed hair

call to me like �ine �in�e�ie,

wine, and can��e�i��.

You are Ama�in�.

Happ� Mother's Da�

You Are Amazing Lp034

Waterknot | Letterpress | Graphic design17 Se 3rd ave. #110, Portland, or 97214503-954-1437 | Waterknot.com

Printed on 100% post-consumer content recycled paper.© 2013 Joshua d nusbaum

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