We are proud to share that we took home three awards in the Foil & Specialty Effects Association’s (FSEA) 32nd Annual Gold Leaf Awards Competition, including Best Use of Letterpress! The FSEA is a resource for foil stamping, embossing, specialty coatings, laminates, laser cutting, and other related techniques. This organization supports the industry, promoting growth and education. Each year, the FSEA holds the Gold Leaf Awards. Gold, silver, and bronze are awarded across various categories.

We are fortunate to have taken home three awards. Learn more about these award-winning designs!

Gold Leaf Award for Best Use of Letterpress

Forsythe by Katie Magee is a classic and traditional invitation. All of the text appears in a script font in our wedgewood ink. The invitation is printed on our Bella cotton 3-ply stock. Bella cotton is soft and plush, and still holds a crisp letterpress impression. The 3-ply paper is substantial, allowing our artisan printers to create a deep and luxurious impression. 

Forsythe Specifications

• letterpress inks: wedgewood (invitation + tag) + powder blue (invitation) 
• foil stamping: champagne matte (envelope)
• embossing: champagne matte (tag)
• fonts: diplomatic script + totf monogram
• papers: bella cotton white 3-ply (invitation) + bella cotton white 1-ply (tag + mounting card)
• invite size: f-8 (tier 3)
• mounting card size: custom cut 4.81 x 6.44 (tier 2)
• tag size: 4 x 4.13 (tier 1)
• diecut style: bf-124 (tag)
• bevel: 45º
• foil edging: champagne matte
• liner: forsythe pattern in champagne matte on linen velvet
• silk ribbon: peach champagne
• envelope: bella cotton white pointed flap
• digital addressing: wedgewood

Silver Leaf Award for Best Use of Foil/Embossing Announcement/Invitation (Creative)

Next up is Vitale by Racheal Bumbolo. This invitation features a stunning and highly detailed blind deboss floral pattern with letterpress printing that overlaps. The invitation slips inside a sleeve made from our midnight velvet. Gold shine foil stamping on the sleeve features floral accents matching the artwork from the invitation, the wedding date, and a thin line border. The combination of gold shine foil on midnight velvet is opulent and beautiful.

Vital Specifications

• letterpress inks: black + blind deboss (invitation)
• foil stamping: gold shine (sleeve)
• fonts: didot + nightfall + nightingale script
• paper: bella cotton white 2-ply (invitation) + midnight velvet (sleeve)
• invite size: f-8 for pocketfold (tier 3)
• sleeve: custom cut: 7.82 x 16.12 flat; 6.06 x 8.06 assembled
• sleeve die-cut style: ps-474
• bevel: 45° franklin
• edge painting: metallic gold
• liner: metallic oyster text
• envelope: bella cotton white pointed flap
• digital addressing: black

Bronze Leaf Award for Best Use of Foil/Embossing Announcement/Invitation (Difficult)

Rounding out this trio is Thea by Alyssa Tidd. This invitation features gold matte foil on our handmade laurel paper. Handmade paper has a subtle texture, but perhaps the standout feature is the natural deckle edge. The feathery edge is the result of the handmade papermaking process. Our handmade paper holds a nice impression, and the thin text is crisp, showcasing a slight glimmer from the foil.

Thea

• letterpress ink: terracotta (tag)
• foil stamping: gold matte (invitation)
• fonts: guyot press + juliette
• paper: bella handmade laurel (invitation) + bella cotton ivory 1-ply (tag)
• card size: f-8 (tier 3)
• tag size: 1.30 x 1.68 (tier 1)
• diecut style: cd-382
• liner: thea floral pattern in gold matte foil + acadia + antique gold + mineral + terracotta
• metallic thread: gold
• envelope: bella cotton ivory
• digital addressing ink: acadia + mineral + terracotta + antique gold