Jilly Jack Designs new studio

Here are a few pictures of our new studio those who can't make it to our grand opening.

We love our new space so much! We would love to give you a personal tour.

Have a great day.

Take care, Jill

More details on our Grand Opening

We have some great special guests coming to sell their wares at our grand opening on Saturday, Sept. 27.

First off is Mindy McCain of Loominarias, hand-dyed and handwoven scarves and shawls.

Loominarias shawls and scarves are light and silky and wonderful to touch. Handcrafted from hand-dyed tencel in unique, vibrant colorways, these luxurious fashion items are handwoven in a variety of original and traditional 

http://www.loominarias.com/

Next up is Ponsawan Sila is a polymer clay artist. She is crazy talented. Check out more of her work on her FB page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ponsawan-Sila/478456348832044?ref=hl

Also joining us on Saturday is the Retro 101 Noitique on Wheels. They have an amazing mix of clothing and accessories to keep you retro chic!

See what they're up to on their FB page.

https://m.facebook.com/shopRETRO101

We will also be open on Sunday, so please come by and see what we're all about. 

Take care,

Jill

Signage is up!

We are getting closer to our grand opening and things are coming together. Our new building sign is complete and we are thrilled with how it turned out. We would love for you to stop by during our grand opening Saturday, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m..

Take care,

Jill

Jilly Jack Designs Grand Opening!

Things are really coming together here in the new studio. We are so excited to announce the grand opening of Jilly Jack Designs Letterpress Lab and Art Studio. Please stop by on Saturday, September 27 and Sunday, September 28. We'll pop the doors open at 10.

Our new address is 254 1st Avenue, S. W., Suite F, Carmel, IN 46032, we are in the brightly painted building just East of the Monon Trail and South of Main Street.

This coincides with the Carmel International Arts Fair, which is free, so mark your calendars for a great day of art in the Carmel Arts District.

We will be demonstrating various presses throughout the day. Our letterpress prints and paper goods will be available for purchase and our custom stationery and wedding invitation samples will be on display. We are also lining up some special guest artists to join us, so stay tuned for further details.

I hope to see you!

Take care,
Jill

Fun with vintage letterpress cuts

Today we finally had time to ink up the Vandercook Uni-I and try out a few of our newly acquired vintage cuts. Here are some pics of our fun afternoon.

Sneak Peeks of the new home of Jilly Jack Designs

I thought I'd share a few images of our progress on our new studio space. We will have a grand opening during the Carmel International Art Fair September 27 and 28, details will be posted later.

We can't wait to be officially open and share our love of all things paper and letterpress!

Take care, 

Jill

Letterpress Demo at west elm

Jilly Jack Designs is so thrilled to be demonstrating letterpress techniques during the launch of west elm's Wedding Registry at the Fashion Mall in Indianapolis, Indiana. We will be there along with Gigi's Cupcakes to help kick off their new registry. I'll have prints on hand for purchase as well as a small table top press for folks to try their hand at printing. There will be a drawing for a west elm wedding gift package too! The event is Thursday, May 1st from 6-8 pm. I hope to see you there!

Take care,
Jill

Art in the Afternoon

Jilly Jack Designs will have their letterpress prints at this event. Please see the link below to order tickets for the event.

The Carmel Arts Council presents
Art in the Afternoon

Tuesday, April 29, 2014
3:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Oak Hill Mansion
5801 E. 116th Street Carmel, IN

Spend an Artful afternoon with artists’ booths, wine tasting, live music, chances for fabulous door prizes, appetizers and desserts, and much more!

Come anytime after 3 p.m. but must be present to win a prize!

Your attendance will support our Community Outreach programs, Teacher Grants, High School Scholarships, and more!

Admission Tickets: $30
Send check and names for reservations to
Vivian Lawhead, 13199 Ditch Road,
Carmel, IN 46032
OR
Register online:
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/carmel-arts-councils-art-in-the-afternoon-registration-10760542071

www.carmelartscouncil.org

April is National Card and Letter Writing Month

Please support your local stationery designer and the USPS this April as it's National Card and Letter Writing Month! I'm always for supporting local businesses! This article on the art of the thank you note has been floating around the internet this week. See the link below to have a read. "The Found Art of Thank-You Notes" by Guy Trebay for the New York Times. 

Take care and stay in touch!

Jill