APA July bundle

There something appropriate about doing small letterpress projects in the summer. Perhaps it's the beckoning
smell of fresh-cut grass, the promise of a garden blooming, or the desire to sit lazily on the porch and watch the fireflies float by. There are too many temptations pulling us away from the shop. A bite-sized project is perfect for getting the printing fix, then getting outdoors.

These two pieces arrived in the July APA bundle courtesy of Bob Oldham (left) and Rich Hopkins (right). Simple gestures make these small projects (each roughly 2" x 4") little gems. Especially nice is how the elongated ascenders in the name of the gardening company sprout into flowers, courtesy of a couple of well-placed orange dingbats. Sometimes it's the quiet expressions that add all the sparkle you need. Like fireflies on a warm summer night.