These sophisticated letterpress Bar Mitzvah invitations pair modern, minimalist fonts and classic navy ink on our white bamboo paper. The monogrammed suite included an invitation, reception card, and reply card, along with navy lined envelopes. We also created flat, monogrammed social notes to match the invitations for a completely coordinated set.
letterpress ink: navy | fonts: hesse + peale | paper: 1-ply + 2-ply white | sizes: S-8 + S-5 | envelope liners: seneca pattern in navy | customization #: 22147 | William Ernest Brown
Inspired by Tiffany’s iconic blue packaging, these bridal shower invitations are some of the sweetest that we’ve printed! Tiffany blue invitation sleeves set the tone for the sophisticated affair, where guests were invited to help set the bride’s table in style. Our Plaza calligraphy font added some glamour to the invitations and reply cards, which were printed in silver matte foil on our white bamboo paper.
foil color: silver matte | fonts: smock plaze + worthington | paper: 1-ply white | size: S-6 for sleeve + S-5 | sleeve: gosford sleeve, digitally printed in tiffany ink with silver matte foil stamping | corner rounding | customization #: 23781 | Uptowne Papers
We worked with Debbie at RSVP Today for these custom B’nai Mitzvah invitations for Lindsey and John’s ocean-inspired celebration at the Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers. Our Walsh design worked perfectly for the occasion. Letterpress printed in ocean ink, the invitations featured a simple blind debossed starfish motif that peeked out of the invitation sleeve. The best part? The invitation sleeves were double-sided, with “John & Lindsey” printed on one side and “Lindsey & John” printed on the other.
letterpress inks: ocean + papaya + blind deboss | fonts: carrington + smock clermont | paper: 1-ply + 2-ply white | size: S-7 for sleeve + S-5 + S-6 | sleeve: juliette sleeve letterpress printed in ocean + papaya inks | envelope liners: Oesa pattern in papaya | customization #: 18014 | RSVP Today
We’re excited to introduce a brand new paper to the Smock line. Our new gray paper is 100% recycled (50% post consumer) and looks beautiful with gold foil stamping. This new paper debuts with our latest release, and is featured on three cards: Happy New Home, Cheers, and Congratulations. Paired with classic white envelopes, these congratulatory cards are festive, fun, and chic.
Today we’re sharing a peek inside Marissa Allie Designs, a custom stationery studio based in New York City. Her sweet space is bright and cheery, with pops of pink and lots of artwork. Take a look inside!
How she got started: When I began college, I started out studying graphic design at the School of Visual Arts. I learned the importance of typography, and grew to love the many ways a font can express the written word. Throughout my schooling, I explored various outlets such as visual presentation, fine arts & fashion merchandising.
All of those years of experience led to what I believe is my passion. I finally figured out that I could do something that let me continuously explore my creativity while guiding people to discover their wedding paper dreams…it was a no brainer! Friends and family began to ask me to help them with all sorts of paper items and eventually Marissa Allie Designs was up and running!
Highlights and challenges: I love the look on clients face when they get to see the final invitation suite. It’s an accomplishment that we worked together to achieve, but it also means that their wedding day is becoming more and more of a reality!
The most challenging part is fitting within a clients budget while ensuring them that it is all worth it. Even though budgets can be a tricky task sometimes, I love taking on the challenge to make it work for the client without disappointments. I take pride in spending the time to make adjustments to an invitation suite without compromising the overall aesthetic the client is going for. This way we are all happy and always pleasantly surprised!
5 prized possessions:
- A Jade bracelet that my husband bought for me on our honeymoon when we made a stop in Hong Kong. I wear it everyday, and it symbolizes protection.
- An oversized gold flower ring which was my Nana, Emma’s. When she passed, each grandchild was given something of hers, and I always admired this ring.
- Another ring! This one from my other grandma Nanny, Lillian. A pinky ring which is gold with rubies. Since my hand is much smaller, it fits on my ring finger just right, it is a gem!
- My dogs memory box that I created, to store all of his things from when we first picked him up from the airport. He is a 2 year old Goldendoodle named Hudson Hoosier, and he is my furry little baby.
- Old photographs of my family from when my sister, brother and I were kids. We were so happy and our parents gave us so much love and support. Every now and then I glance at them and smile, because it reminds me how lucky I am to have an older sister who taught me the ropes and a younger brother to take care of!
Essential stops in your neighborhood: My shop is located in the heart of NYC, and as I tell my family & friends…I thrive off of this city. There are endless amounts of places to explore. I love taking walks over to Madison Square Park and making a pit stop at Eataly, before I head over to the Union Square Green Market. In between, I hit up the local art & paper supply store Paper Presentation, as well as many of my fave stores on 5th Avenue! From the time I leave my studio and get to Union Square I have had my share of sight seeing and entertainment for the day!
Many thanks to Marissa for giving us a peek inside her studio!
These gorgeous tri-fold holiday cards from Paperista feature double-sided digital printing and festive green shine foil stamping. A custom black polka dot envelope liner matched the playful polka dots on the front of the cards, which included a beautiful, digitally printed family photo.
foil color: green shine | digital printing: cmyk process | fonts: fitch + madox | paper: 1-ply white | sizes: S5TF | envelope liners: submitted pattern in black | customization #: 20625 | Paperista
We worked with The Write Touch on these heartwarming New Year’s cards. The cards featured two components: a digitally printed photo card with tawny matte foil stamping and navy letterpress back patterning, and a letterpress and foil stamped die-cut tag. The two pieces were held together with a shiny gold grommet and dark indigo ribbon. Navy pearl patterned envelopes added a nice finishing touch to the set, which paid tribute to a beloved pet.
letterpress ink: navy | foil color: tawny matte | digital printing: cmyk process | back patterning: pearl pattern in navy letterpress ink | fonts: hutton, darby, woodville & sutton | paper: 1-ply white | sizes: S5 + S2 die-cut tag | envelope liners: pearl pattern in navy | gold grommet | dark indigo ribbon | customization #: 20946 | The Write Touch
Pretty flowers, a flowing gown and a bit of shimmer set the tone for this gorgeous taupe, blush, and gold engagement inspiration shoot that was featured recently on the Wedding Sparrow! We collaborated with Smitten Boutique — one of our amazing Smock dealers — for the die-cut wedding invitations, which feature a customized take on our elegant Altar design and a monogrammed Juliette-style invitation sleeve. The shoot also included programs that featured the motif from our Galena suite. Check out the post on Wedding Sparrow to see more photos!
Photography: Tamara Gruner | Film Lab: Richard Photo Lab | Dress: BHLDN | Floral Centerpieces & Decor: Our Decor Event | Bouquet & Floral in Hair: Our Decor Event | Linen & Dinnerware: Our Decor Event | Furniture & Props: Our Decor Event | Stationery: Smock for Smitten Boutique | Hair & Makeup:Solo Salon | Macaroons: Wholefoods
We’re excited to announce that we’ll be participating in the Delavan Center Open Studio event again this November! The Open Studio will be held from 5-8pm on Friday, November 7, and 10am-4pm on Saturday, November 8. Our shop is located at 509 West Fayette Street, Studio 135. We’ll have shopping, tours, printing demonstrations, refreshments, crafting, coloring sheets for the kids, and more! Over 40 studios in the building will also be opening their doors to the public, so it’s a great opportunity to see a variety of Syracuse artists in one day. We’ll also be hosting a wreath-making workshop series, where you can make a wreath like the one shown below! We’ll have a variety of paper patterns available, including holiday, so whether you want to make a wreath using only one of our gift wrap patterns or several, you’ll get the chance to make your own! 
Workshop sessions will be $12 each, and will last for about an hour. 3 sessions will be available during the times listed below. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your session. If you’re unable to attend a session, we’ll also have kits with wreath supplies available for sale at the event!
Gus & Ruby Letterpress submitted this gorgeous custom wedding suite for Kasey and Daniel’s May wedding. We digitally printed the watercolor invitation sleeve and envelope liners, which featured romantic flowers in varying shades of pink. A letterpress printed invitation, reply card, and website card were tucked into the sleeve, which included a letterpress printed monogram. We also created coordinating folded thank you notes with our Aneto design to round out the couple’s stationery suite.
letterpress inks: pink + pearl | fonts: smock harrison + darby filled | paper: 1-ply + 2-ply ivory | size: S-8 for sleeve + S-5 + S-3 + S5F | sleeve: juliette sleeve with custom submitted artwork, digitally printed + pink letterpress printed monogram | envelope liners: custom submitted artwork | customization #: 22054 | Gus & Ruby Letterpress