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You're going to love all of our fun, fresh designs! Find birthday, love, thank, and more! As always, our newest greeting cards are designed & printed right here in our Massachusetts studio.
Gnomes skating with confetti and sparklers

LETTErPRESSED WITH LOVE TO BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER

Gnomes skating with balloons

PERSONALLY, WE LOVE PAPER.

We have a feeling you do, too. Certain moments in life just call for a sense of connection. Our letterpressed goods are designed to deliver big smiles to all your favorite paper people.

Handmade in
the USA

low eco
impact

giving
back

letterpress
touch

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Maps by April May

city & state

Happy and colorful map cards are a charming way to share the area you love and call home.

EB Goodale for Smudge Ink

e.b. goodale

E.B. Goodale is a celebrated artist, printmaker, and storyteller. Fall in love with her letterpress cards.

HELLO!
HELLO!

WE CREATE MAGIC FOR YOU TO GIVE & RECEIVE

HELLO!

Smudge Ink is located in the heart of West Acton, Massachusetts in West Acton VillageWorks. From our sunny studio with three Heidelberg presses, we create letterpress goods designed to be shared and cherished. Ever wish you could bottle that special feeling of getting a note in the mail? Us, too! Every day, we put that magic to paper.

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What's Going On?

Time For A Notepad Refresh

Time For A Notepad Refresh

Don't let that buzzy new-year-new-energy fade just yet. Put pep back into your to-dos with a new notepad!  SHOP NOTEPADS NOW

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Letterpressed With Love

Letterpressed With Love

You may have noticed this heart popping up in a few places lately and we want to tell you a little bit about it! While we've always kept our purpose in mind as we developed products, we felt we were still lacking a clear and easy way to share that...

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Free Printable Classroom Valentines

Free Printable Classroom Valentines

Looking for some cute little classroom valentines? Check out these free options that you can print at home! Just cut out, write a message, and fold along the dotted line—you're all set! Sweet little valentines for kids or adults.

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