This is quite a neat concept, so illustrators take notice! Serge Belmans, the man behind Envelop, just launched an online print-on-demand platform based out of Belgium where independent illustrators can create, promote and sell high quality cotton basics to textile lovers worldwide. Collections currently include tabletop linens, kitchen products, aprons, bags and pillow covers. Here’s a peek at what’s currently available…

Currently, there are 45 designers represented including Alli Coate (US), Julia Pott (UK), Kerozen (FR), Bart Aalbers (NL), Gemma Correll (UK), Cosimo Piediscalzi (IT), Maxime Francout (CA) and Marie Blanchard (FR). Truly a global community creating together! I’m really happy to see this creative idea turn into a new platform for illustrators and wish Serge all the best with it!

(images: envelop)

32 Responses to “Envelop: Print On Demand”

1 Kate commented:
October 9th, 2009 at 11:56 am

I love the concept, I think I’m going to have to head straight over there :) Thank you for sharing it!
2 Marilyn Patrizio commented:
October 9th, 2009 at 12:19 pm

Awesome! I would love to make a custom oven mitt! So exciting.
3 Lucy Loves Fabric commented:
October 9th, 2009 at 12:30 pm

Hi Holly!

This is great, and a coincedence! I’ve recently been chatting to a talented illustrator and we have been talking about these kinds of ideas so I’ll pass this on to her.

We can always rely on you finding what we need!

Thanks!

Lucy
x
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4 Bess commented:
October 9th, 2009 at 12:42 pm

What a fabulous find! I just signed up for the site and am so excited to see what’s possible for my own designs. This is a wonderful resource and the work they are currently featuring is great too. Thanks for sharing :)
.-= Bess´s last blog ..Halloween =-.
5 jen commented:
October 9th, 2009 at 12:48 pm

WOW!!! some amazing talent there! hoping they ship to the US
6 Sami commented:
October 9th, 2009 at 1:53 pm

How neat! This brings to mind a few similar services: Blurb (for books), Spoonflower (for fabric) and Ponoko (for a variety of things).

The internet is so cool. :)
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7 Erika - 2byDesign commented:
October 9th, 2009 at 2:09 pm

Who knew I desired my oven mits to be so stylish?? And, I must make that tote mine immediately. So much for curbing my spending this month!
8 Ana Sol commented:
October 9th, 2009 at 3:00 pm

Hi,

I want to buy something.
I live in Brazil.

Thanks,
Ana Sol
9 My Owl Barn commented:
October 9th, 2009 at 3:53 pm

That is indeed an amazing concept. I love all the illustration, and they have an owl too :)
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10 annechovie commented:
October 9th, 2009 at 4:03 pm

What a terrific concept. Thanks for always exposing us to the latest and greatest, Holly. I am going to check this out, pronto. Have a great weekend!
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11 Steph Bond @ Bondville commented:
October 9th, 2009 at 4:44 pm

I love this! So great to have more options for illustrators/designers than Cafe Press and it’s great to see some of the other online print-on-demand services that Sami mentions above. What a wonderful way to showcase emerging artists and bring more art to the public.
.-= Steph Bond @ Bondville´s last blog ..Hip Products: Rebecca Ward Jewellery =-.
12 samantha hahn commented:
October 9th, 2009 at 5:09 pm

oh wow……
really exciting!
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13 Melissa de la Fuente commented:
October 9th, 2009 at 6:08 pm

How incredibly exciting! I can’t wait to check it out!
xo
Melis
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14 shay commented:
October 9th, 2009 at 8:18 pm

Thank You Holly !! Great find Brilliant idea.
Happy Autumn.
Shay
15 Uncle Beefy commented:
October 9th, 2009 at 8:23 pm

LOVE this idea, Miss Holly! I just think it’s so fantastic the platforms that are being developed for artists to expand their commercial possibilities. I wish them all tremendous success and grand kudos to Serge! Brilliant!

Heading over right now! Woosh……..
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16 Wedding Chicks commented:
October 9th, 2009 at 8:24 pm

great pillow covers!!! the colors and illustrations are so fun!
17 Leigh commented:
October 10th, 2009 at 1:34 am

This is fantastic!!! Thank you for sharing so excited to check it out :)
18 Sheena commented:
October 10th, 2009 at 9:53 am

Ohhh man! I absolutely L.O.V.E. these prints!!!!
19 Lauren commented:
October 10th, 2009 at 1:22 pm

This is so awesome! I’ve been thinking about all the steps I’d have to go through to produce products with my illustrations on them and now Envelop has taken all the work out of it and made it easy. Thanks so much for sharing that site!
.-= Lauren´s last blog ..Octopus Parlour does earrings! =-.
20 Penny Patten commented:
October 10th, 2009 at 2:44 pm

The pillows are fantastic!
.-= Penny Patten´s last blog ..Aprons and Bags =-.
21 miss bicyclette commented:
October 10th, 2009 at 4:16 pm

What a great concept, I love seeing collaborative design and this is such a great way for illustrators to get there work out there.

I look forward to seeing what comes next!
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22 Patricia Shea commented:
October 10th, 2009 at 6:25 pm

Hi and many thanks for this posting, I didn’t know about Envelop but really like the looks of their products, how nice they are geared towards home decor as opposed to the usual apparel…heading over there right now to sign up and start designing. Cheers!!
.-= Patricia Shea´s last blog ..Maine’s fall colours courtesy of Mother Nature =-.
23 Manuela commented:
October 11th, 2009 at 3:32 am

this is a great initiative! i’ll try to contact them… i hope they will be interested in my illustrations :)
.-= Manuela´s last blog ..Christmas Elves Limited Edition =-.
24 Melanie commented:
October 11th, 2009 at 9:54 am

Oh! That sounds like a great concept, and all of those items are definant eye pleasers!
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25 Megan commented:
October 11th, 2009 at 4:15 pm

I like that apron!
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26 pmpreciousm commented:
October 11th, 2009 at 9:38 pm

I love the concept and the designs! Thanks for sharing! I got to check this out!
27 maria1975 commented:
October 11th, 2009 at 9:43 pm

Such a great idea! I really love the apron & owl pillow :)
28 Jacqueline commented:
October 12th, 2009 at 1:28 am

Oh wow these are soo cute and cool! Off to check it out! Hope you had a good weekend! Love to you!
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29 susy commented:
October 15th, 2009 at 10:38 am

Wow! That’s really cool. Such a great idea. I hope they branch to the USA! : )
30 Bart Aalbers commented:
October 20th, 2009 at 6:31 am

Good to see such positive reactions on the Envelop project! And fun to see my bearded friend pillow and tote bag up here as well!
31 Ashleigh commented:
February 4th, 2010 at 8:30 am

It’s fab to see how popular Envelop is becoming! I joined up when there were less than 20 designers, now there are well over 100! :O I had a few problems uploading my designs but the lovely people over at Envelop were so helpful and even sent me some samples of my products, free of charge!!

P.S. Thanks for featuring my design – it’s the napkin on the right of the top row! :)

aX
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32 IlsePhilips commented:
October 4th, 2010 at 3:56 pm

Hi, I also signed up for envelop and I must say, it’s running pretty well. I sold several designs to several countries. I hope some magazines will pick this up ….

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