Sal Studios

Sal Studios Letterpress paper goods. Hand printed in Kansas City.

06/10/2026

I’ve printed thousands of invitations over the years, but the first run of a brand new design still gives me butterflies.

Weeks of mockups, tiny adjustments, paper testing, emails back and forth — and then there’s this one moment where it all becomes real. Plates mounted, ink mixed, the design pressing into paper for the very first time.

This one brought together a few of my favorite things to print: a deep letterpress impression, seeded handmade paper, and online RSVP cards (quietly one of my favorite pieces to make).

Tiny details, a lot of handwork, and a very happy printer over here 🤍

06/05/2026

100 pulls of the lever. One stack of invitations. That’s the math nobody warns you about when you fall in love with letterpress.

Your arm knows. Your feet know. That little ache that shows up around pull 70 definitely knows.

And still, I wouldn’t trade it. Every pull is a choice to make something by hand in a world that keeps offering me faster. The impression you can actually feel. The stack at the end that’s basically proof you showed up.

This is the labor part of labor of love. Most people only ever see the love.

Been watching presses like this and wondering if you could do it too?

Comment INKY and I’ll send you my free press-buying guide — the 4 most common presses broken down by what they’re good at, where they fall short, and how to pick the right one for your space and budget.

05/27/2026

One sheet at a time.
One impression at a time.

No giant factory. No thousands rolling off a conveyor belt.

Just paper, pressure, and a whole lot of patience.

It’s slower, but that’s kind of the point.

05/20/2026

Somewhere along the way, everything got faster.

Instant answers. Instant art. Instant everything.

But letterpress has always felt like the opposite of that to me.

It asks you to slow down. To use your hands. To pay attention. To feel the paper, hear the press, mix the ink, adjust the pressure, and try again.

And maybe that’s why it feels so meaningful.

In a world racing toward convenience, there’s something comforting about a craft that still can’t be rushed.

A craft that still needs 𝙮𝙤𝙪.

If you’ve been curious about getting started with letterpress, comment “INKY” and I’ll send you my free beginner guide 🖤

05/14/2026

Stationers know this feeling.

You spend weeks (sometimes months) designing, printing, troubleshooting, adjusting spacing by half a millimeter… and then finally comes the best part:

assembling the suite.

No emails.
No revisions.
No printer drama.

Just beautiful paper, envelope liners, and the quiet satisfaction of seeing the entire wedding stationery suite come together.

I love every second. 💕

04/23/2026

If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “I’ve always wanted to try letterpress…”

there’s usually a moment when that turns into,
“wait… I actually want to do this.”

If you’re here, you’re probably already in that space.

And I get it—because right after that comes the question:
where do I even start?

So I made a simple, free guide to help you sort through it all—what kind of press makes sense, what to watch out for, and how to begin without getting overwhelmed.

Comment “Inky” and I’ll send it your way.

02/05/2026

I can’t stop hunting for the perfect public domain art for fine art envelope liners 💌

Fun fact: this artwork is completely free. If you want access to where I find my favorite public domain pieces, comment PUBLIC DOMAIN and I’ll send it over (make sure you’re following first ✨).

01/20/2026

The Carta Bella suite is all about the fine details ✨

Classic calligraphy, vintage floral artwork, and wax seals pressed with baby’s breath.

Finished with gold foil on light blush handmade paper for a look that feels elegant, romantic, and timeless.

A true classic 🤍

12/15/2025

Step into my “office” as I print these save the dates! Each card is hand-fed into my antique letterpress and printed one at a time — slow, satisfying, and totally worth it.

If you’re interested in learning letterpress, I put together a free guide to help you get started! Just comment “inky” and I’ll send it your way. 🖤

11/30/2025

Last call to take advantage of my Black Friday sale!

☆ $100 off foil and letterpress courses
☆ 50% off all other online courses
All courses come with lifetime access, so you can join now for less and watch whenever it works best for you.

Want to get your hands dirty and learn a new art? 😉 Comment “crafty” and I’ll send you straight to the deals, or tap the link in my profile to shop now before it’s too late!

Don’t miss your chance to create something amazing, and level up your skills. 🖤

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