This Follow the Print is very exciting for us at Hoot Design Co.! The DeBacker family printed our very first LETTERPRESSED baby announcements! Hoot worked with the amazing girls at 1Canoe2 (more on them later!) to print these fabulous letterpress announcements, using our Simply Yours print. So little baby Mark, not only has a very special 18 x 24 print, but one of a kind announcements too.

The Simply Yours Print, printed on Mohawk Superfine paper in the 18 x 24 size

Now for the special part! Hoot offset print the inside of the announcements to save money and get some more color on these puppies! Then, the front and back were printed in a bright orange chosen by Mark's momma, Rachel. Rachel also supplied us with some amazing cardstock from Paper Source where she used to work. We think it looks just fabulous. Each announcement was hand printed on 1Canoe2's 70 year old Chandler&Price press.

ummmm....GORGEOUS

then the DeBacker family was gracious enough to fill us in on what it's like to have a new baby, and send us some adorable pics of little Mark. Thank you DeBacker fam, it has been AWESOME working with you guys...Love KGB.

Photo courtesy of: Brandy Crist-Travers of Modern Toile Photography.

Baby's Name: Mark Octave DeBacker
Baby's Birth date:  August 6, 2010
Baby's Weight & Height:  9 lbs 3 oz, 21 inches
Parents' Name and City:  Rachel and Jason DeBacker:  Alexandria, Virginia


1. What is the best thing about being a new parent?  The best thing about being a new parent is all the joy and wonderment Mark brings to our lives.  We can't get enough of him.

2. What is the most surprising thing about being a new parent?  What's not surprising about being a new parent!?  Really, we can't get over how quickly babies get strong and smart.  My husband said- he's just so much more fun as a small baby than I ever thought he would be. 

3. Was it fun decorating the nursery?  I really got into that.  It was a challenge because we didn't find out if we were having a boy or girl, so I needed to keep it neutral and still make it a fun space.  Many of the items in the room are handmade by myself, family and friends.  I wanted our baby to feel how much he is loved by our family.  You can read more about it here.

4. Where did you find the Simply Yours Hoot print?  I honestly can't remember- probably Young House Love.  I got hooked on your blog and decided I really needed Hoot help for Mark's birth announcements.

5. What is your favorite phrase on the print?  My favorite phrase is C is for Catch and Release.  Jason came up with that because he's a fly fisherman and I know he can't wait to take Mark fishing as soon as he's big enough.

6. How did you decide on letterpress announcements?  I have a fondness for letterpress.  Our wedding invitations were letterpress from Paper Source.  I think it really elevates the specialness of the text, and I wanted that to come across for Mark's birth announcement.  I can't wait to frame his announcement.

7. What is your one word of advice for new parents? Confidence!  My husband reminds me all the time.  That and to relax.