Category: Holiday

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.

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:

• The First Christmas Card: Sir Henry Cole commissioned the first commercial Christmas card in 1843. It was a lithographic print featuring a festive scene.
• A Controversial Design: The first Christmas card design sparked controversy because it depicted people drinking wine, which was considered inappropriate for a religious holiday.
• The Impact of Lithography: Lithography, a printing technique that uses a flat stone or metal plate, revolutionized the production of Christmas cards in the 19th century. It allowed for intricate designs and vibrant colors.
• Family Traditions: Printed materials like Christmas cards and letters have helped families stay connected and share holiday greetings.

We will be closed December 29th and January 1st for New Years. All orders placed during this time will be processed on January 2nd. Have a wonderful holiday weekend!

We will be closed December 22nd and 25th for Christmas. All orders placed will be processed on December 26th. Have a wonderful holiday weekend!

We will be closing on Monday February 20th for Presidents Day. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.

We will be closed on Monday September 5th for Labor Day. Have a wonderful weekend and we will see you on Tuesday when we open back up with regular hours.