One of the benefits of being an old-timer here at Boxcar is getting a letterpress named after me. I salute you back, dear Boxcar.

Take a look at one of our newest Smock offerings- fancy diecut shapes with edge painting added on.

We printed this cool letterpress wedding invitation set for our friends Kalee and Chris.

The vintage Airmail envelopes were letterpress printed on flat sheets of paper and converted. The envelopes were entire set was designed by Lucky-Luxe Couture Correspondence. The modern invitation was letterpress printed on Crane Lettra pearl white cotton paper (2-ply).

The set was put over the top with an off-color (Crane Lettra Ecru White paper) Chinese tea party invitation designed by the bride herself, giving this modern set, a traditional accent.

We had so much fun printing these letterpress wedding invitations. We also learned a lot along the way.

Inks: (295U, 200U, 110U, 377U), Paper (Crane Lettra 220#C Pearl White, Crane Lettra 220#C Ecru White)

Shannon is wrapping up the last of an invitation suite for Leah and Todd. Letterpress printed in charcoal ink, the Bella Figura design “Deveril” is a classy look to set their wedding. The couple will be receiving the package very shortly!

As delicious as it sounds lollipop is only a nickname for the roller gauge. This handy device is placed under inky rollers where the form (or artwork) would be. The round part is exactly type-high (.918) so a narrow stripe of ink will show whether the rollers are set to the correct height. Please do not be tempted to eat this lollipop.

Our gal Jennifer in the finishing department wraps up a job in Bella Figura signature chocolate brown boxes & cushy protection inside. Off it goes! Bye, bye letterpress children!

by Carrie Valenzuela, letterpress printer. 12:31 p.m.

Here is a plate being proofed in the platemaking department- a test print to make sure everything appears properly. This is a KF152 plate. We make a variety of plate types in different thicknesses, in metal or polymer depending on the customer’s plate mounting system.

by Carrie Valenzuela, letterpress printer. 1:38 p.m.

Today we had the pleasure of welcoming Byrd & Bleecker to our very own printshop! They were treated to a premium tour by Cathy and surprise gift coasters to be letterpress printed and diecut right before their eyes. We all share the letterpress love! Here is a picture of the die about to make contact with the printed sheet and deliver the piece cut out. What a fun time showing these fine folks around.

by Carrie Valenzuela, letterpress printer. 2:11 p.m.

Letterpress printer Mike has a special attachment to Bella Figura’s Charmed NY design! If you could hear the man speak you’d know that’s his hometown. Viva New York!

by Carrie Valenzuela, letterpress printer. 2:13 p.m.