My First Letterpress!

[Technical Note: Hot Dog-ish Pink/Orange is probably THEE hardest ink to mix. I'd like to put in a request for an official Pantone value.]

If feature-length films were crafted with this much care, I’d be a bigger fan of movies.

4-color wedding invite made from scratch and screen printed at Mama’s Sauce. Featured by the gentle soul(s) over at Head Vs Heart. Photo by Anna Bond.

Updated Photo in action at the Wedding Ceremony.

I don’t know where to begin. Somewhere on the earth a roomful of geniuses finally put the two greatest things together for all the world to see. A party ensued. Can you imagine the feeling one might get right after hitting a line drive into the left field gap and then snacking on some guacamole at second base? Bobby Clemente come back from the grave with your kind eyes and save us!


Thanks be to Tyler Petito for telling me about this and to Israel Hill for debunking any possible myths. Truly T.F.O.A.B. you are.

In honor of my one true favorite, Jessica K. Jancek, and our fulfilling first year together.

It should come as no surprise that I’m a huge House Industries fan. But even I was shocked to see David Dodde’s screen print of this House pattern on an Apple iMac. Dang Dave! It’s obvious how super pro you are…but inquiring minds gotta know: Can you print on a pickle?!

There’s nothing like a fresh batch of Toughskin-clad zombie children to inspire fall fashion.

Oh What Trappings From The Rich Tannins In Our Blood!

A bed made of old pickle barrels by Sundance (Robert Redford).

A coffee table made from the hood of a 1985 Ford Bronco by
The Weld House (Joel Hester).

PTS is pleased, honored and privileged to be a part of the Latest Rosa Loves Fall Line. Not only is Rosa Loves run by some of the greatest people living on the earth (to which they would steadfastly disagree which is partly why they’re so wonderful…they also live in St. Augustine, FL which is a town known for hosting a ton of total rippers) but what really makes them so incredible are the stories and people they connect with. Their friend Glenda is walking a little better these days. Made is probably bringing in a serious catch! Members of The Sharkar Family are bustling through a Bangladesh market in their new rickshaw.

So when Mr. Fretto (Pro Designer & Major Dude of Rosa Loves) asked Mr. Petito to whip up a tee design to help raise money for a Magical Indonesian Garden of Sweet & Nutritious Treats, it was impossible to pass on! Illustrating (and eating) delicious fruit is a no-brainer (I highly recommend getting your chompers on some longans and lychees when you can, they’re jammy good!) Definitely check out Rosa & Her Loving Ways and I won’t be offended if you don’t purchase a shirt…totally understand if you’d rather save up your money to buy me THIS instead.

Thanks be to Anna Swafford for making this face, to Jared Swafford for capturing it and to Mike Fretto & Co. for all their hard work. Blessings!