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The History of Letterpress Printing

Posted by on September 23, 2019 in Letterpress | Comments Off on The History of Letterpress Printing

We use beautifully created, historical printing presses for our business. Although they are decades old, they are still creating stunning works of art for you in the form of personalized stationary and paper products.  One of the techniques we use to create works of art is letterpress printing. The history of this technique is a long one but it explains […]

Embossing and Debossing are Not the Same – Here’s Why

Posted by on September 09, 2019 in Letterpress | Comments Off on Embossing and Debossing are Not the Same – Here’s Why

There are so many techniques when it comes to working with paper products but two of the most popular options are embossing and debossing. Despite their similar names, they actually are not the same thing. To learn the differences between these two techniques, keep reading below. We’ll discover their similarities and differences as well as where you can have this […]

black and white photo on stationery by Locust Street Press

Everything is Custom.

Posted by on October 17, 2016 in Die Cut, Foil Stamp, Letterpress, Print Shop | Comments Off on Everything is Custom.

It is getting to that time of year when we start thinking about the holidays.  With the onset of the holidays comes the rush of holiday cards.  There are so many cute holiday cards available on the market today.  If you are looking for something entirely unique, though, we just may be your place.  We can custom deep score stock […]

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How We Make.

Posted by on July 06, 2016 in Die Cut, Foil Stamp, Letterpress, Print Shop | Comments Off on How We Make.

How We Make.   I guess it is a play off of the well-known television program, How It’s Made.  So, let us explain.  Our friends at First Free Rockford asked if they could use our print shop to film their current series entitled Life Is More.  So fun, right?  They made us a little film with their extra footage.  I love […]

Guide to Letterpress Wedding Invitations

Posted by on April 19, 2016 in Foil Stamp, Letterpress | Comments Off on Guide to Letterpress Wedding Invitations

For a truly special occasion such as your wedding, you want everything to be perfect, from the luxurious dress and choice of flowers down to the table centerpieces and the save the dates or invitations. There are many different types of wedding invitations, with styles as unique as the couples that design them. One of the most unique and customizable […]

Foil Stamping Process.

Posted by on March 29, 2016 in Foil Stamp, Letterpress, Print Shop | Comments Off on Foil Stamping Process.

Foil stamping is something special.  It is a balance of heat, foil, paper, pressure, magnesium, and accuracy.  It is a science as much as an art.  We field many questions regarding the foil stamping process.  So, we thought it would be fun to give a little insight into what our foil stamping process looks like.  At Locust Street Press, we […]

black, white and gold custom letterpress wedding invitation

February.

Posted by on February 18, 2016 in Foil Stamp, Letterpress, Print Shop | Comments Off on February.

February can be a rather bleak month in the northern Midwest.  The weather tends to err on the side of cold and wet and dreary.  There have been a few warmish days and a few sunny days, but for the most part there hasn’t been an overwhelming number of high points.  Unless, that is, if we are talking about recent […]

custom letterpress christmas card on thick card stock

Christmas Cards!

Posted by on September 21, 2015 in Die Cut, Foil Stamp, Letterpress, Print Shop | Comments Off on Christmas Cards!

Friends!  There are 94 days until Christmas.  Which means there are only 70-ish days until Christmas cards will begin gracing your refrigerator.  Today, I rounded up a few of my favorites over the past couple of years.  These are just a few examples, but really, the tippy top of Rockefeller’s best Christmas tree is the limit.  We may still be […]

black and gold event invitation

Gold Foil + White Foil + Blind Deboss Invitation.

Posted by on February 11, 2015 in Foil Stamp, Letterpress, Print Shop | Comments Off on Gold Foil + White Foil + Blind Deboss Invitation.

These vintage inspired gold foil, white foil, and blind deboss invitations were so fun to make.  They were a labor of love, as they ran through the press three separate times.  However, the gold and white foils are stunning together.  And the blind deboss on the 6-ply railroad board became the most gorgeous, subtle accent. Design for Purdue University.  Printed […]