All good things must come to an end. As always, it's been a whirlwind. Anyone else returning from the National Stationery Show need some tunes while you head home? Our top two priorities for the road? Unwind and stay awake! Just press play. And don't forget a bathroom break! And...
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Meet the Team: Haley Tyson
Haley is hands down the most sweet-natured of all of the Smudge Ink crew. I'm not entirely sure how she puts up with our antics but she always has a friendly and calm demeanor no matter how wacky things get. In between working on wholesale orders and interning in the press...
Playlist: On the Road to NSS!
Trunk full of foldable plywood walls and greeting cards? Driver and passenger seat teaming with contained excitement, anticipation, and anxiety? Well, turn on that ignition and step on it (safely, of course) because the National Stationery Show awaits. Let this playlist happily take you to NYC. Javits Center, ready or...
Dear George: What is A Blind Impression?
A blind impression is an inkless impression. In other words, it occurs when you run the press with an un-inked plate. Instead of color, you see an image simply through texture and shadow created by the impression in the paper. Oftentimes, we’ll choose to use a gloss varnish or a...
Retailer Spotlight: Black Ink
If you’ve ever been to Boston, chances are you’ve had the pleasure of shopping at one of the quirky yet quaint Black Ink shops. We could spend all day browsing Susan’s selection of unique and fun gifts, handy housewares, and pretty stationery and supplies all beautifully stacked from floor to ceiling....