Birthday Invitations Letterpress

For most birthday celebrations, invitations should be sent 4–6 weeks in advance. For milestone birthdays or destination events, 6–8 weeks is recommended. Factor in your printing and proofing timeline — Print Icon offers next-day hard copy proofs and rush order services to keep your schedule on track.

DIY letterpress requires a printing press, polymer or metal plates, ink, and thick cotton or soft card stock. The process involves creating a design file, producing a plate, and running sheets through the press. For professional-grade results without the equipment investment, Print Icon offers fully custom letterpress printing with expert design support.

Print Icon offers a full selection of premium card stock in various finishes, weights, and colors. Most stocks are fully or partially recycled and meet FSC guidelines for responsibly harvested paper, ensuring your invitations are both beautiful and environmentally conscious.

Yes. Print Icon accepts Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign files (packaged), as well as 300 dpi PDFs in CMYK with bleeds, crop marks, and outlined fonts. TIF, JPG, and PNG files are not recommended for letterpress production. A file upload service is also available for convenience.

Yes. Print Icon offers a professional design service by appointment at $150/hour with a $75 minimum. In-person consultations are also available during working hours without an appointment, making it easy to collaborate on your birthday invitation concept from initial idea to final artwork.

Yes. Rush order service is available with advance notice. For rush projects where a hard copy proof isn't possible, Print Icon sends printed sample pictures to ensure your approval before the full run. Contact the team as early as possible to discuss your deadline and confirm availability.