Behind the Press: a letterpress blog by Dinglewood Design and Press / calligraphy

Liz and Matt - Washington DC Custom Letterpress Invitations

Liz and Matt - Washington DC Custom Letterpress Invitations

From iconic DC landmarks to hand dripped wax seals, these custom embellishments were important elements in the process of bringing Liz and Matt’s wedding paper vision come to life! 
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Modern Fairy Tale Letterpress Wedding Invitation Snowdrop Suite

Modern Fairy Tale Letterpress Wedding Invitation Snowdrop Suite

The first time I laid eyes on the Snowdrop Suite fully assembled my jaw dropped. This is a classic and timeless look that this little sales and marketing gal would have dreamed up on my own. With a combination of

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Edge Painting

Edge Painting

Edge painting is one of our favorite ways to brighten up stationery  edge painted business cards and stationery edge painting is the perfect way to bring your stationery to the next level. We can edge paint stationery, business cards, and birth announcements. We can also

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Whimsical Garden Wedding Invitations

Whimsical Garden Wedding Invitations

These glorious floral Whimsical Garden Wedding Invitations were a collaboration between two of our incredibly talented designers. (Yes, I’m bragging, but they are wonderful and the world should know.) Lauren is our resident press whisperer and our expert on all

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Summer Garden Suite

Summer Garden Suite

We are adore this floral and garland Summer Garden Suite – Modern Letterpress Printed Wedding Invitation. The colorful blooms against a light mint background are perfect for the modern, fun loving bride. The leaf accents used on the the Summer

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Romantic Red Letterpress Wedding Invitations

Romantic Red Letterpress Wedding Invitations

Fun Fact: This week, Christy is celebrating her third wedding anniversary! She hid three of her own red themed wedding photos into this blog – can you spot them? These romantic red letterpress wedding invitations called the Thistle Suite are

 

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Forget Me Not Winter Wonderland Letterpress Printed Invitations

Forget Me Not Winter Wonderland Letterpress Printed Invitations

The Forget Me Not Winter Wonderland Letterpress Printed Invitations bring me back to my favorite childhood place. It is a village thousands of miles away in Germany, but I see it like its right in front of me. The cold

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Vintage Floral Wreath Letterpress Printed Birth Announcements

Vintage Floral Wreath Letterpress Printed Birth Announcements

These sweet Letterpress Printed Birth Announcements make our hearts flutter. Little baby Louise’s classic photo fit perfectly on these vintage pressed announcements. The soft pink ink captures the laurel wreath and calligraphy style font beautifully. We LOVE the elegant detail

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Letterpress Printed Business Cards

Letterpress Printed Business Cards

Letterpress printed business cards are the perfect platform to present your professional information.  They are simple, traditional and timeless. Dinglewood Design & Press specializes in hand crafted custom letterpress printed business cards and calling cards. We have a multitude of fonts,

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7 Ways to Make Your Letterpress Wedding Invitations Affordable

7 Ways to Make Your Letterpress Wedding Invitations Affordable

You have fallen in love with letterpress wedding invitations, but perhaps the price is a bit higher than you budgeted for invitations. Fear not! We are here to help you save money and make your letterpress wedding invitations affordable! Follow

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Vintage Floral Lace – Formal Letterpress Wedding Invitation Suite

Vintage Floral Lace – Formal Letterpress Wedding Invitation Suite

Get ready to fall in love with the Vintage Floral Lace – Formal Letterpress Wedding Invitation Suite. This classic letterpress suite is romantically delicate. As if it were a veil, The lace swirls around the edges of the invitation. The

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Wildflower Letterpress Printed Wedding Invitation

Wildflower Letterpress Printed Wedding Invitation

The Wildflower Suite is a modern letterpress printed wedding invitation design. These simple wedding invitations set the tone for a rustic wedding. The gold ink warmly invites your guests to celebrate your union. The deep gravel envelope is offset by

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