Rise and Shine Paper is a modern letterpress printing workshop. With Heidelberg presses, in-house platemaking, and a creative approach, we specialize in design and letterpress printing that makes a deep impression. To begin your project, please request a custom quote.

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Featured Project:Happy Valentine’s Day

We often miss sending out holiday cards, but this year we wanted to let our friends know just how much we appreciate their love and support. So we created this Valentine and seed packet mailer.

It was illustrated and designed in-house by Leslie. It features hand-drawn type and a two-color overprint. Ryan carefully letterpress printed the cards on 110lb. Strathmore Cover Bristol, which we paired with a brown kraft envelope. Inside, we included a packet of wildflower seeds printed and die-cut on 80lb. French Speckletone “Sand.” If you didn’t get one, please join our mailing list to make sure we have your address.

Posted: February 14th, 2013
Featured Project:Stefania Patrizio Business Cards

Maintaining an even impression on double-sided cards can be a challenge. To achieve the solid flood color on Stefania’s letterpress business cards, we printed both sides separately on fluorescent white 300gsm Crane’s Lettra and then glued them together in a process called “duplexing.” After a final trim, the result is a sturdy, seamless 600gsmĀ business card with a deep impression on both sides. Design by Stefania Patrizio.

Posted: February 13th, 2013
Featured Project:Smokin’ Spot Creative Business Cards

These business cards are printed on 30pt kraft chipboard made from 100% recycled material. Design by Alison Yard Medland.

Posted: November 11th, 2012
Featured Project:Emily Scannell Photography Business Cards


Emily’s letterpress business cards are printed on fluorescent white 600gsm (220lb) Crane’s Lettra. They feature an inkless deboss which frames the fine type with an elegant chevron pattern. They’re finished with metallic gold edge painting. Designed by Emily Scannell.

Posted: November 10th, 2012
Featured Project:Jennifer and Dennis’s Wedding Invitations

Who wouldn’t want to get this invitation in the mail? Because when there’s a Tennessee BBQ involved, you should always reply “yes.” This wonderful 2-color wedding invitation was designed by the groom, Dennis Thompson and printed on Ecru 300gsm (110lb) Crane’s Lettra.

Posted: November 9th, 2012