Ink Works will be closed on Friday July 3rd in celebration of 4th of July. This year marks the United States’ Semiquincentennial – or the 250th anniversary of the country. We hope everyone has a great weekend and enjoys the holiday!
We will be closed at noon New Years Eve, Wednesday December 31st, and reopen on Friday January 2nd. All orders will be reviewed then. Have a wonderful holiday!
Did you know that the First “Greeting Cards” Were New Year’s Wishes
While we associate cards with Christmas, New Year’s greetings actually came first.
We will be shutting down our operations at noon on Christmas Eve, December 24th, and will remain closed for the entire Christmas holiday week. We are resuming our normal business hours on Monday, December 29th. During our closure, all pending orders will be carefully reviewed and processed upon our return. We wish you and your loved ones a very happy and safe holiday season!
Currently Xcel has turned off our power. We will open back up as soon as we have power.
Ink Works will be closed Thursday November 27th and Friday November 28th. All orders placed during this time will be reviewed on Monday December 1st. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Interesting printing fact: Much of what we know about the 1621 harvest feast (often called the “First Thanksgiving”) comes from a single, brief letter written by colonist Edward Winslow. This letter was later printed in a pamphlet published in London in 1622 titled Mourt’s Relation. Without the printing press, this primary source document might not have been widely circulated and preserved, and our knowledge of the event would be even more limited.
Our Memorial Day mission: Remembering and Recharging! We’re temporarily off-duty, soaking up the long weekend and honoring the brave. Hope you’re on a similar mission of enjoyment and remembrance!
Hot Dog Holiday: Memorial Day weekend is often considered the unofficial start of summer, and with that comes lots of grilling! It’s estimated that Americans consume a staggering 7 billion hot dogs between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Poppy Power: The tradition of wearing a red poppy on Memorial Day is inspired by the famous World War I poem “In Flanders Fields.” The poppy symbolizes the sacrifice of those who died in service.
Flag tradition: On Memorial Day, the American flag is traditionally flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon, and then raised to full staff for the remainder of the day.
National Moment of Remembrance: In 2000, Congress established a National Moment of Remembrance to be observed at 3:00 p.m. local time on Memorial Day, encouraging all Americans to pause and remember the fallen.
Happy New Year from our team to yours! We wish you a year filled with joy, success, and exciting new ventures. In the meantime, indulge in these curious curiosities…
The World’s First New Year’s Eve Celebration: The earliest recorded New Year’s celebration dates back to around 4,000 years ago. The Babylonians were among the first to celebrate, with festivities lasting for 11 days.
The Times Square Ball’s Evolution: The original Times Square ball, dropped in 1907, was made of iron and wood and lit with 100 25-watt light bulbs. Today’s dazzling ball is covered in 2,688 Waterford Crystal triangles and illuminated by 32,000 LEDs.
Superstitions Galore: From eating 12 grapes in Spain to wearing certain colors, many superstitions are associated with bringing good luck in the New Year.
Ink Works will be Closed for Christmas. We’re out of office, decking the halls, and eating too many cookies. While you’re waiting to come see us here are some interesting facts about the printing industry and its connection to Christmas:
Sorry to anyone that tried to call us this morning. Our power was out until 11 am. We are back up and running!
Ink Works will be closed on Thursday August 28th and Friday August 29th for Thanksgiving. All online orders will be processed on Monday December 2nd. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
