Fresh Ink by Elevated Press http://elevatedpress.com/?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=BlogName&utm_campaign=blog Fresh Ink is the blog of Elevated Press, a letterpress printing and design studio in Ann Arbor, Michigan. en Copyright 2010 2010-07-13T16:23:04+00:00 MittenMADE, July 23-24 Michelle Baker http://elevatedpress.com/blog/mittenmade_july_23-24/?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=ArticleTitle&utm_campaign=mittenmade_july_23-24 http://elevatedpress.com/blog/mittenmade_july_23-24/#When:16:23:04Z?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=BlogTitle&utm_campaign=mittenmade_july_23-24

In just under 2 weeks, Elevated Press will be participating in MittenMADE, a 2 day craft fair showcasing works from 20 Michigan artists and craftspeople on Friday July 23rd and Saturday 24th, from 10am-5pm.  MittenMADE will take place at Blue House Ann Arbor at 1026 South Main St. in Ann Arbor (right across the street from Michigan Stadium).

The first 50 shoppers each day get a free swag bag with goodies from the vendors... a nice incentive to come early!

Come check it out and support your local artists.  Hope to see you there!

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]]> Events 2010-07-13T16:23:04+00:00 Our 2nd Anniversary! Michelle Baker http://elevatedpress.com/blog/our_2nd_anniversary/?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=ArticleTitle&utm_campaign=our_2nd_anniversary http://elevatedpress.com/blog/our_2nd_anniversary/#When:17:59:46Z?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=BlogTitle&utm_campaign=our_2nd_anniversary

On a hot & muggy afternoon, 2 years ago today, I married my best friend...  Here's to 2 years of marriage and 12 years together!   I love you Pete!!!

Our honeymoon in Iceland was also pretty darn amazing and magical.
Our honeymoon in Iceland was also pretty darn amazing and magical.

Published in: Personal

]]> Personal 2010-07-12T17:59:46+00:00 Congrats Stef and Tim! Michelle Baker http://elevatedpress.com/blog/congrats_stef_and_tim/?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=ArticleTitle&utm_campaign=congrats_stef_and_tim http://elevatedpress.com/blog/congrats_stef_and_tim/#When:21:13:58Z?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=BlogTitle&utm_campaign=congrats_stef_and_tim A couple of weekends ago my Mother-in-Law and I threw a shower here at Elevated Studios for a great family friend named Stefany.  It was an unconventional space for a wedding shower, but it was also a lot of fun!  I even incorporated a little letterpress demonstration using the wooden type!  



The wooden type all locked-up.
The wooden type all locked-up.

Stefany and I
Stefany and I

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]]> The Shop 2010-06-21T21:13:58+00:00 Score! Michelle Baker http://elevatedpress.com/blog/score/?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=ArticleTitle&utm_campaign=score http://elevatedpress.com/blog/score/#When:22:49:59Z?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=BlogTitle&utm_campaign=score

Elevated Press is now in possession of three complete drawers of large wooden type!  These babies are getting harder and harder to come by, so this was a huge score for me...

Expect some new prints in the coming months, and hopefully some workshops as well!

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]]> The Shop 2010-06-08T22:49:59+00:00 Join us at the CrafterLot on June 12th! Michelle Baker http://elevatedpress.com/blog/join_us_at_the_crafterlot_on_june_12th/?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=ArticleTitle&utm_campaign=join_us_at_the_crafterlot_on_june_12th http://elevatedpress.com/blog/join_us_at_the_crafterlot_on_june_12th/#When:14:04:26Z?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=BlogTitle&utm_campaign=join_us_at_the_crafterlot_on_june_12th

Mark your calendars!  On Saturday June 12th from 5pm - 8pm, Elevated Press will be participating as a vendor in the CrafterLot at Blue House Ann Arbor, at 1026 South Main St., in Ann Arbor (right across from Michigan Stadium).  Join us and 29 other local handmade artists to check out our wares.  There will be live music too!  Hope to see you there!  Click here for more details.

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]]> Events 2010-05-31T14:04:26+00:00 Cat in a Box Michelle Baker http://elevatedpress.com/blog/cat_in_a_box/?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=ArticleTitle&utm_campaign=cat_in_a_box http://elevatedpress.com/blog/cat_in_a_box/#When:17:07:40Z?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=BlogTitle&utm_campaign=cat_in_a_box Hey Elevated Press blog readers,

There's lots of great letterpress stuff coming your way soon!  But not just yet...

For now I leave you with an adorable photo of my cat Menudo in a tiny box.  She had to really work to get her butt in there, but once in her spot, she enjoyed sitting there for the longest time.


Published in: Misc

]]> Misc 2010-05-24T17:07:40+00:00 Best Wedding DJ Ever Michelle Baker http://elevatedpress.com/blog/best_wedding_dj_ever/?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=ArticleTitle&utm_campaign=best_wedding_dj_ever http://elevatedpress.com/blog/best_wedding_dj_ever/#When:23:01:53Z?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=BlogTitle&utm_campaign=best_wedding_dj_ever My great friend and fantastic dance party dj, Omer Saar, just got a brand new website for his company, Lovely Day Wedding DJs.  We were lucky to have him dj our wedding here in SE Michigan in 2008, even though he's based in Long Beach, CA.  If you've got a special event in the Southern California area, I would highly recommend hiring him, and not just because he's my friend!

Omer is not your typical wedding dj, which is just what we wanted.  He's brilliant at playing party tunes that get everyone, young and old, out onto the dance floor, and not just by playing the most popular hits.  I can't believe how many people were cramming the dance floor consistently all night at our wedding.  We still get comments about how much fun everyone had, and honestly, a lot of it's due to Omer.

Check out Lovely Day if you're in need of an outstanding wedding dj and a guaranteed party! Also on Facebook and Twitter.

Here's a fun little song that Omer tweeted about that instantly put me in a great mood today...

Published in: Inspiration

]]> Inspiration 2010-05-12T23:01:53+00:00 Happy Birthday Pete! Michelle Baker http://elevatedpress.com/blog/happy_birthday_pete/?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=ArticleTitle&utm_campaign=happy_birthday_pete http://elevatedpress.com/blog/happy_birthday_pete/#When:19:29:33Z?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=BlogTitle&utm_campaign=happy_birthday_pete It's gonna be hard to top last year's birthday...  But we'll try!


Happy 32nd Birthday Pete!!!  Love ya babe!

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]]> 2010-05-03T19:29:33+00:00 New Mother’s Day Card Michelle Baker http://elevatedpress.com/blog/new_mothers_day_card/?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=ArticleTitle&utm_campaign=new_mothers_day_card http://elevatedpress.com/blog/new_mothers_day_card/#When:21:46:13Z?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=BlogTitle&utm_campaign=new_mothers_day_card


Elevated Press has a new Mother's Day Poppy card available on our Etsy site.  Your Mom will love the bright and cheery Poppy and the message applies all year long, not just on Mom's Day!

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]]> The Shop 2010-04-24T21:46:13+00:00 Elevated Press cards at Pot & Box! Michelle Baker http://elevatedpress.com/blog/elevated/?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=ArticleTitle&utm_campaign=elevated http://elevatedpress.com/blog/elevated/#When:05:55:34Z?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=BlogTitle&utm_campaign=elevated We are very excited to announce that Pot & Box floral studio is now carrying a selection of Elevated Press letterpress cards! Pot & Box is Ann Arbor's most unique floral studio and an all-around amazing place. In the studio, you find yourself immersed in a magical world of artfully-displayed fantastic things that Lisa, Pot & Box's founder, has to offer, like: gardening supplies, terrariums, a fantastic array of pots & boxes, and flowers of course! She even has a gorgeous room available to rent for events.

Really, I can't say enough wonderful things about Pot & Box. Stop on in at 220 Felch St. in Ann Arbor, and check it out for yourself!




The letterpress goods!
The letterpress goods!

Published in: The Shop

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