At INK MEETS PAPER, we like words. Even moreso, we like handwritten words: a note cherished because of the sender’s loopy handwriting, because of the thoughtful sentiment, because someone took the time to address and mail that note. Handwritten communication is one of the most authentic interactions you can share with someone, and we’re passionate about creating products to celebrate and uphold the beauty of the handwritten and the handcrafted.

Text less. Write more.®
Send love.

Letterpress-printed

All of our products are produced in-house on printing presses from the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Retail + Classes

Stop by the studio to shop or pickup your online order. Register online to take a calligraphy class.

BACKGROUND + HISTORY

Creatives and makers at heart, we’re Allison and Jamie Nadeau, the wife-and-wife owners of INK MEETS PAPER. We’re passionate about producing thoughtful, deliberate products that help to spread more love in the world.

INK MEETS PAPER initially started in 2006 with custom stationery and invitations for friends and family. Along with a move to Charleston, SC and corporate jobs as an editor and interaction designer, we discovered a love for the craft of letterpress printing in 2008 with a printmaking class at a local art studio. After spending so much time behind the screen, it was refreshing to be so hands-on and involved in the physical process of creating a printed piece. That same year, we purchased a 1,000+ pound Chandler & Price printing press (made in 1923). With quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, the INK MEETS PAPER® greeting card line launched in 2010.

Since then we’ve designed, printed, and shipped hundreds of thousands of cards from our Charleston, SC studio, and we’re constantly humbled that people choose our products to share love.

Team INK

Jamie Nadeau
Sales, Operations & UX

Allison Nadeau
Creative Direction & printing

Jamie Wright
Packaging & Assembly

🎄 The cutest little hand-lettered tree to make mailboxes bright and merry 🌟
🎄 The cutest little hand-lettered tree to make mailboxes bright and merry 🌟
Only THREE tickets left to this Sunday’s Leather Marbling Workshop with @gladandyoungstudio. 🌈 If you want in on all of the colorful fun, snag a ticket before they’re gone! (“Get Tickets” in our profile.)
Only THREE tickets left to this Sunday’s Leather Marbling Workshop with @gladandyoungstudio. 🌈 If you want in on all of the colorful fun, snag a ticket before they’re gone! (“Get Tickets” in our profile.)
The tree is decorated, all of the holiday cards are out, and it looks positively magical at night. See you tomorrow (11am-4pm) for Small Business Saturday!
The tree is decorated, all of the holiday cards are out, and it looks positively magical at night. See you tomorrow (11am-4pm) for Small Business Saturday!
The studio shop is closed Thanksgiving and Black Friday, but we’ll be open on Saturday, November 30 for Small Business Saturday. Lots of fun in store: a raffle for a calligraphy class, print-your-own gift wrap activity, and complimentary hot chocolate and festive beverages. Saturday, Nov. 30 | 11am to 4pm
The studio shop is closed Thanksgiving and Black Friday, but we’ll be open on Saturday, November 30 for Small Business Saturday. Lots of fun in store: a raffle for a calligraphy class, print-your-own gift wrap activity, and complimentary hot chocolate and festive beverages. Saturday, Nov. 30 | 11am to 4pm
Favorite new holiday card this year? Probably— that face is just too cute. 🦌🔴
Favorite new holiday card this year? Probably— that face is just too cute. 🦌🔴
Our hearts are full! 💕 Yesterday evening’s Gratitude Yoga Pop-Up with @lyntally was such perfect beginning to the holiday week. A BIG thank you to everyone who joined us— those tickets went fast! We started class by focusing on someone we were thankful for, and the slow flow yoga allowed us to really connect with those feelings of gratitude. Then the evening wrapped with everyone taking a moment to put those feelings onto paper. We definitely left with all the feels! And we couldn’t be more excited to donate the ticket proceeds to @wearefamilycharleston . We love their mission and what they’re doing for the Charleston community— their vision is that LGBTQI+ and straight ally youth feel empowered to find their places in the world, in their families, and in their communities. 🏳️‍🌈
Our hearts are full! 💕 Yesterday evening’s Gratitude Yoga Pop-Up with @lyntally was such perfect beginning to the holiday week. A BIG thank you to everyone who joined us— those tickets went fast! We started class by focusing on someone we were thankful for, and the slow flow yoga allowed us to really connect with those feelings of gratitude. Then the evening wrapped with everyone taking a moment to put those feelings onto paper. We definitely left with all the feels! And we couldn’t be more excited to donate the ticket proceeds to @wearefamilycharleston . We love their mission and what they’re doing for the Charleston community— their vision is that LGBTQI+ and straight ally youth feel empowered to find their places in the world, in their families, and in their communities. 🏳️‍🌈
This ampersand. That’s all. 👌🏼🎄
This ampersand. That’s all. 👌🏼🎄
Only THREE tickets left for the Leather Marbling Workshop with @gladandyoungstudio. If you want to join in on the fun (Sunday, 12/8), “Get Tickets” in our profile.
Only THREE tickets left for the Leather Marbling Workshop with @gladandyoungstudio. If you want to join in on the fun (Sunday, 12/8), “Get Tickets” in our profile.
More like “deck the studio” around here because the studio Christmas tree should be going up THIS weekend (just in time to get festive and decorated for Small Business Saturday). 🎄
More like “deck the studio” around here because the studio Christmas tree should be going up THIS weekend (just in time to get festive and decorated for Small Business Saturday). 🎄
All the printing happening around here (each sheet hand-fed into the press by yours truly). There’s still something so magical about seeing that first print come off the press though. 🌈
All the printing happening around here (each sheet hand-fed into the press by yours truly). There’s still something so magical about seeing that first print come off the press though. 🌈