We worked with RSVP Hingham to create these silver letterpress invitations with a nautical flair. The invitation backdrop of the sea faded so that the silver ink remains legible. Inspired by our Fulton design, they made the design their own with a vertical orientation. Two nautical motifs set the tone at the top of the affair to come. The other pieces printed in Sand and Sea Mist kept the cool color palette. The reply card uses the water background as well with the text knocked out in white. Finally, the patterned envelope liner added a graphic design element that mimics the border on the details card.
Sarah and her family worked with Red White and Blue to create her cool color palette Bat Mitzvah letterpress invitations. Inspired by our Brynn design, they made the invitation their own by customizing the color scheme. Slate letterpress ink and Mist Shine foil kept the palette cool and subtle while still bringing color into the design. Finally, they chose a watercolor envelope liner in Slate to tie everything together.
Letterpress: Slate | Foil color: Mist Shine | Fonts: Greenaway and Harrison CF | Design: Brynn | Paper: 2 ply Bella Smooth Cotton White | Liner: Slate in Watercolor 4 | Size: S-8SQ | Customization: 41367 | Red White and Blue
This save the date gives “tying the knot” a whole new meaning. Lianne and Nick worked with Ipanema Press to make their nautical letterpress save the date vision come to life. The majority of the card printed in Navy letterpress let the touch of Gold letterpress on the names pop off the page. Additionally, the grommeted card with twine pulled through made this petite card even more unique. Since the couple married in the nautical setting of Peconic Bay Yacht Club, this save the date matches the aesthetic of the venue perfectly.
Letterpress colors: Navy + Gold | Fonts: Cameron and Garamond | Design: Custom| Paper: 2 ply White | Size: S-5SQ | Customization: 37921 | Ipanema Press
We worked with Write on Sarasota to create these Avignon inspired gold foil wedding invitations for Hannah and Zachary. They kept the gold foil border as well as the font combination from the original design. However, they changed the design up by incorporating Raspberry letterpress to each piece within the suite. The raspberry ink certainly adds a pop of unexpected color in all the right places. Finally, the gold matte envelope liner in our Narcissus pattern brought in a botanical element to this set.
Each year, we get the pleasure of creating the Amazon Conservation Association letterpress holiday cards. This nonprofit has protected the western Amazon for close to twenty years now. The association established Peru’s first conservation concession which brought in thousands of scientists as well as tourists to the area. They also empower indigenous communities to develop forest-friendly livelihoods. This year, we printed their holiday cards in Black and Gold letterpress with a jaguar illustration front and center. On the inside, recipients will learn about the impact their donations and support had on the Amazon that year, all printed in Black letterpress ink. We can’t wait to start designing next year’s card already. Finally, don’t forget to learn more about the association here!
We hosted our 2018 Open Studio event right here in the heart of Central New York on Saturday! This time around, we had the chance to honor our veterans. Guests who came signed a card that would be delivered to the Syracuse Veterans Administration Hospital. We also offered other letterpress take-aways to spread patriotic pride. As usual, we hosted a series of other interactive activities for our guests to enjoy. From wreath-making to printing demonstrations, we loved sharing a glimpse into our letterpress world. With the happiest time of year right around the corner, our holiday sale was a great way for guests to kick off the season. Thanks to all who stopped by and for those who couldn’t make it, we hope to see you next year!
It’s that time of year again! Smock invites you to create special thank-you cards for veterans during its upcoming 2018 Open Studio event on Saturday, November 10 from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M at the Delavan Center located at 509 W. Fayette St., Syracuse, New York. In addition to crafting letters, veterans in attendance will receive a complimentary letterpress coaster from all of us here at Smock.
At this special event, guests will have the opportunity to write personalized thank-you cards for veterans, see letterpress in action, and even get a personalized tour of our shop. As always, we’ll have craft projects and a coloring station for guests of all ages to enjoy. With the holidays right around the corner, letterpress holiday cards and gift wrap will also be available for purchase.
Wreath-Making Workshop
Join us for a fun crafting session that’s great for adults and for kids (we recommend ages 8 & up). Sign up for a workshop below! Be sure to check out the Smock Open Studio event on Facebook for updates.
We will be offering two separate wreath-making workshop sessions during the event. Workshop sessions will be $20 each and will last for about an hour. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your session.
Event Details
When: Saturday, November 10, from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Where: Delavan Center, 509 W. Fayette St., Syracuse, New York. Guests to enter at the 515 W. Fayette St. entrance
Admission: FREE
Parking: Available in the main parking lot of the Delavan Center and along Niagara St. and Wyoming St.
We worked with Union Street Papery to create these colorful 50th birthday invitations for Joanna. The invitation printed in Lime and Pewter letterpress with Silver Shine accents set the tone for the big celebration to come. The same color palette was carried over to the reply and weekend event cards. Finally, an organic stripes envelope liner pattern played up the fun factor within this suite even further.
Lauren and Thomas used our Ashbourne design as the inspiration for their nautical letterpress wedding invitations created thanks to the help of Fat Cat Paperie. They kept the Sand letterpress border and combined this with Navy letterpress as a seafaring nod to their reception venue of Peconic Bay Yacht Club. Other subtle yet purposeful touches include the compass, starfish and anchor motifs found on the weekend festivities card also printed in Navy letterpress. The reply card was kept simple and clean as another piece within the suite. They added an envelope liner pattern as a sweet way of incorporating a map of the area with heart motifs highlighting places of importance to the bride and groom. It’s easy to say that Ashbourne was the perfect invitation inspiration for Lauren and Thomas’s nautical affair.
We see a variety of save the date styles come through our shop, but some of our favorites include a snapshot of the bride and groom to be. Using a photo from your engagement session is a great way to personalize your save the date and make it completely your own. Take a peek at some of the different ways we have printed these type of save the dates below!
Kelsey and Mark decided to go for a dramatic black and white photo that covered the entirety of their save the date with a splash of Gold Matte foil for an added wow factor. They also decided to add a botanical cartouche that held their monogram which can be easily carried over to other paper goods likes invitations and day of pieces for consistency. Save the dates are also a great place to include any website information so that your guests can get a sneak peek of what’s to come! We’re so glad we got the chance to work with Jenny’s Paper, Ink to make this save the date come to life.
Martha and AJ’s Pawley’s Island wedding was announced using a save the date with a mint watercolor pattern, gold foil wording justified to the right, and their photo perfectly framed to the left. This sweet save the date set the tone for their spring affair and it couldn’t have come together without the help of our friends at Just Paper and Tea.
foil stamping color: gold matte | digital printing: mint + cmyk | fonts: fratellonick + adorn garland script | paper: 1 ply white bamboo | size: S6 | customization: 35944 | Just Paper and Tea
Thanks to the help of The Write Touch, this Florida couple opted for an oversized save the date with sprawling Gold Matte foil text displayed across their photo. The bright pink from the bride to be’s dress gave this save the date an extra punch of unexpected color. They paired their save the date with our Pearl pattern envelope liner for a final touch of playfulness.
foil stamping color: gold matte | digital printing: cmyk | fonts: smock plaza + worthington | paper: 1 ply white bamboo | size: S8 | customization: 35943 | The Write Touch
foil stamping color: gold matte | digital printing: cmyk | fonts: inigo + hello beautiful | paper: 2 ply white bamboo | size: S6 | customization: 37143 | 
foil stamping color: gold matte | digital printing: mint + cmyk | fonts: fratellonick + adorn garland script | paper: 1 ply white bamboo | size: S6 | customization: 35944 | 
foil stamping color: gold matte | digital printing: cmyk | fonts: smock plaza + worthington | paper: 1 ply white bamboo | size: S8 | customization: 35943 |