Morphing plate

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Carrie Valenzuela

One of our photopolymer plates catches the light just right to look three dimensional.

Ghost in the machine

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Carrie Valenzuela

Tim the printer discovered a friend looking back at him as he cleaned his press.

Microscopic View

Posted on January 30, 2012 by carrie.valenzuela

Here is a part of a very common printer’s tool. Can you identify it? Here’s a hint: rhymes with coin fee.

Getting ready to send out new Bella Figura albums

Posted on January 26, 2012 by carrie.valenzuela

By the time you read this, stores will already be receiving their new 2012 albums that we have worked so hard on for the past several weeks and months. Within these pages, we have poured so much love & energy to present a DAZZLING selection of new envelope liners, new embellishments, new designs! Can’t wait to show you! To see it in person, go to the Bella Figura website & click on the link that says “Find a dealer“. Enjoy the feast for your senses!

Lou is building his own igloo

Posted on January 23, 2012 by carrie.valenzuela

He’s been working steadily printing Smock cards. Soon he will have his own private enclosed digs!

Jack & the Beanstalk

Posted on January 20, 2012 by carrie.valenzuela

Actually it’s Joe and bamboo that grows in Pat’s magic Heidelberg windmill. We’re waiting to see if Joe climbs it.

Bill is also becoming a press farmer with a strong daffodil that’s growing like crazy!

Running Windmill

Posted on January 18, 2012 by carrie.valenzuela

The sleep machine is running, unaware it is being watched. Long out of production, this Heidelberg 10 x 15 windmill letterpress still runs smoothly & precisely with the loving care it has been given over the decades. If you listen closely, you can hear it breathing & purring as ink is pressed to downy white cotton paper.