Tama Press

Tama Press letterpress and relief printed paper products, handmade books, custom work and more! Welcome to Tama Press and thank you so much for visiting!

I love making things by hand - I've done it since I was a little kid (my parents have the videos to prove it!) I especially enjoy creating things people will use on a day to day basis, such as note cards and books. While studying in college, I was introduced to the worlds of printmaking and book arts. The organized process of printmaking – from designing and hand carving blocks to proofing and pri

nting the final pieces – is a challenging and fulfilling experience for me. Patience and my fervent attention to detail attracted me to printing. Time, effort, and care put into each print are reflected in the uncompromising quality of this hands-on art form. In addition to linoleum block relief printing, I also enjoy letterpress printing! I'm thrilled with the quality and beauty of this type of printing - the impression of a letterpress printed image gives depth and a luxurious feel to the finished pieces. While e-mail and e-books are extremely convenient, I still love the writing in a journal and receiving hand written letters in the mail. I learned to make books from start to finish - cutting book board, choosing book cloth and decorative paper, sewing pages, and attaching covers. I maintain a strong connection to my love of Japan through my handmade books, many of which have a traditional Japanese binding. The Japanese ceramic artist I studied under focused on the beauty of a perfectly crafted, yet useful object. I strive to demonstrate that an object used every day, such as a book, can be elevated to a higher level of beauty and appreciation through the experienced touch of an artist.

Part of my love of Japanese patterns and paper was inspired by the I used as a kid. Folding colorful paper and having ...
02/07/2025

Part of my love of Japanese patterns and paper was inspired by the I used as a kid. Folding colorful paper and having it magically turn into a toy or animal or game was the coolest!

This card would make an excellent Valentine!

Who has already bought (or made) their Valentine’s gift yet? 😳

Go see some of my letterpress cards at tama-press.com and use code SALE20 to get 20% off!

Do you know someone who adores coffee? Is coffee their love language? Pick them up this lovely coffee card for Valentine...
02/07/2025

Do you know someone who adores coffee? Is coffee their love language? Pick them up this lovely coffee card for Valentine’s Day - or any day!

Use code SALE20 to get 20% off!!

Pop on over to tama-press.com to see more cards.

Tama Press is celebrating our 20 year anniversary with 20% off SALES for the month of February! This week, I’m kicking o...
02/04/2025

Tama Press is celebrating our 20 year anniversary with 20% off SALES for the month of February!

This week, I’m kicking off the festivities with a 20% off SALE on ALL in stock cards!

Use code SALE20 to get 20% off!!

Pop on over to tama-press.com to see more cards.

On February 4th, 2005 - my business license arrived and Tama Press was officially born! I cannot believe it’s been 20 ye...
02/04/2025

On February 4th, 2005 - my business license arrived and Tama Press was officially born! I cannot believe it’s been 20 years.

Some fun stats:
- 20 years of artwork
- lived in 11 homes
- adopted 5 dogs (RIP Vito & Mia ❤️)
- moved internationally 4 times
- grew our family by 4 kiddos

I’m so grateful for my family, friends & customers who have supported this little business of mine. I’ve poured my heart ❤️ (and a few tears 😭) into Tama Press. I’ve wanted to quit more times than I can count, but art (and stubbornness lol) keeps luring me back.

A huge thank you to you all! I’m excited about my 20th year of business and many more years to come.

*check back in at 4pm TODAY to start the celebration! 🎉

❤️❤️❤️ ~ steph

This sweet boy’s name is Hawk. *swipe for some process pics!
02/02/2025

This sweet boy’s name is Hawk.

*swipe for some process pics!

Since a bunch of my recent commissions are Christmas gifts, I thought I’d post this gift from earlier in the year. This ...
12/10/2024

Since a bunch of my recent commissions are Christmas gifts, I thought I’d post this gift from earlier in the year.

This sweet boy is Bailey - my mom’s pup who passed a few years ago. He wagged with his whole body and had such a huge personality!

Happy 4th Birthday to our big fluff ball!
12/07/2024

Happy 4th Birthday to our big fluff ball!

If you haven’t visited Sage Tea & Treats in Cabot, you are missing out! I got this amazing cup with a fine tea strainer ...
11/05/2024

If you haven’t visited Sage Tea & Treats in Cabot, you are missing out! I got this amazing cup with a fine tea strainer and have used it nonstop for magic immunity tea 🙂

The fabulous owner Amy will be presenting at Cabot Elite Networkers on Thursday morning at 9am at The Blind Tiger Chandlery. Come and learn more about her shop and our local networking group!

Inktober Day 31 - I completed Inktober this year AND didn’t fall behind 😆 I’m excited to buy an inktober shirt as my re...
10/31/2024

Inktober Day 31 -

I completed Inktober this year AND didn’t fall behind 😆 I’m excited to buy an inktober shirt as my reward.

For my last drawing, I chose the Atomic Bomb Dome at Hiroshima Peace Memorial in . This structure was the only one left standing in the area after the first atomic bomb exploded during World War II. We went to the memorial and saw pictures of the horrific destruction and suffering of the aftermath, as well as the dome.

Inktober Day 30 - Everyone knows the high pitched sound of a nearby…maybe they are playing the world’s smallest violi...
10/30/2024

Inktober Day 30 -

Everyone knows the high pitched sound of a nearby…maybe they are playing the world’s smallest violin? 🎻

Inktober Day 29 - Our friend is a navigator so his face was the first image that came to mind when I saw today’s word. ...
10/29/2024

Inktober Day 29 -

Our friend is a navigator so his face was the first image that came to mind when I saw today’s word. But I don’t love drawing people sooo….

Navigation before GPS & Siri….how many pages of directions did you print back in the day? 😂

Inktober Day 28 - Do average sized feel envy?
10/28/2024

Inktober Day 28 -

Do average sized feel envy?

Inktober Day 27 - I loved exploring - every had so many interesting details, from the manhole covers to the stone p...
10/27/2024

Inktober Day 27 -

I loved exploring - every had so many interesting details, from the manhole covers to the stone placement. This is a road in that I captured while we were visiting.

Tama Press was featured on my friend’s Small Business Saturday! If you are looking for dog training - to improve obedien...
10/27/2024

Tama Press was featured on my friend’s Small Business Saturday!

If you are looking for dog training - to improve obedience or correct unwanted behavior, there’s no one better than Fully Loaded K9 Academy. I’ve seen SO many dogs make incredible progress. Keith Pinney and his team are phenomenal!

Meet our talented friend, Stephanie Tonino! From beautifully crafted notebooks and handmade cards to our absolute favorite—capturing the unique spirit of dogs in her stunning portraits—Stephanie's artistry is truly one-of-a-kind. Whether you're looking for a heartfelt gift or a unique way to celebrate your furry friend, Stephanie's work adds that perfect, personal touch!

Inktober Day 26 - cameras are so cool! I always wanted one but didn’t think I would ever be able to find film for it....
10/26/2024

Inktober Day 26 -

cameras are so cool! I always wanted one but didn’t think I would ever be able to find film for it. They are making a come back - although I think I would prefer to buy the Polaroid Lego set now 😬

I couldn’t resist adding a tiny bit of color.

Inktober Day 25 - One of the kids favorite shows was and the Halloween special featured the scarecrow legend of No No...
10/25/2024

Inktober Day 25 -

One of the kids favorite shows was and the Halloween special featured the scarecrow legend of No Noggin 😳

Inktober Day 24 - Just going on a little expedition for munchies with his buddies!
10/24/2024

Inktober Day 24 -

Just going on a little expedition for munchies with his buddies!

Inktober Day 23 - Have you seen on fences and bridges? I’m pretty sure I saw them first in Italy - and when I looked ...
10/23/2024

Inktober Day 23 -

Have you seen on fences and bridges? I’m pretty sure I saw them first in Italy - and when I looked them up, these are known as , where a couple pledges their and puts a lock to symbolize that love. A lot of the fences and locks have rusted over many years.

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Does your heart ever feel like this? https://tama-press.com/shop/p/letterpress-card-mending-heart Go see more of my letterpress cards at tama-press.com and use code SALE20 to get 20% off! #tamapress #drawing #artwork #20thanniversary #smallbusiness #letterpress #letterpressprinting #linoblock #linoblockprinting #notecards #cards #anniversarysale #sale #colorful #bright #customartwork #ilovemakingallthethings #valentinesday #valentine #valentinecard #heart #mendingheart

Hello! It’s been a while since I’ve introduced myself - my name is Stephanie and I’m the owner & artist of Tama Press. I love drawing dogs, letterpress printing & binding books by hand! A few of my favorite things: - Japanese patterns - bright colors - dogs 🐕 - coffee ☕️ - notebooks, planners, notecards…basically all stationery products 😬 - Hello Kitty! What are some of your favorite things? Tell me in the comments! Go see some of my letterpress cards at tama-press.com and use code SALE20 to get 20% off! #tamapress #drawing #artwork #20thanniversary #smallbusiness #letterpress #letterpressprinting #linoblock #linoblockprinting #notecards #cards #anniversarysale #sale #colorful #bright #customartwork #ilovemakingallthethings

Tomorrow is a big day for Tama Press! Tune in tomorrow for an exciting announcement 🥳🎉 #tamapress #artwork #artistsofinstagram #artist #printmaker #bookbinder

This girl did so well on our errands today! If you look closely, you can see a bit of #pupcup left on her chin. #tamapress #ilovedogs #mypup #servicedog #dogsofinstagram #servicedogsofinstagram

Currently unpacking and setting up my new #studio !! So exciting!! #tamapress #moving #newstudio #studiospace #artstudio

I found this on the side of the road while walking the dogs a couple months ago. I thought I had a before picture but it looked rough I didn’t take one. My husband prepped and primed it and I painted 🙂 had fun with colors! #tamapress #paintedtable #table #transformation #geometric #shapes #sideoftheroad #treasure

I carefully cut off the old covers and began cleaning the spine using #noripaste to soften the crusty glue and scraping off the yucky stuff. (See the custom #bookpress that my husband made for me?!)

I’ve been working on a restore/repair of a well loved Bible. This is just one step out of many - repairing a page corner. I’m using #japanesepaper (yatsuo) and #noripaste. I’m going through page by page right now, unfolding dogeared corners and repairing where needed. #tamapress #ilovebooks #oldbible #biblerestoration #biblerepair #bookbinding

Here’s #carving at my normal speed. I usually use an #xactoknife to carve out the outlines of my #drawing first, then I’ll got back in with a few different u gouges to clear off the larger areas on the #linoblock. 2 blocks done and 2 more #inprogress. I work on both blocks, rotating them between #carving and sitting under a heating pad. While not necessary, I like to warm up the #linoleum to make carving a bit easier. #tamapress #linoblockprint #reliefprint #linoprint #printmaking #printmakersofinstagram #myfingersarecrampingup

#carving a #linoblock for a new #card. This is one block out of 4. #tamapress #reliefprinting #linocut #linoblockprint #notecard #pawprint #paw #print #handcarved #iwishicouldcarvethisfast

The #rainbow #notebook #cover ! Lots of #color in just three press runs. #tamapress #art #artwork #letterpress #printing #letterpressprinting #letterpresslove #brightcolors #rainbowcolors #flurrypaper #boxcarpress #vansonink #pantonecolors

Lots of #printing today! I started on some new #designs including this #dog #sympathy #card , inspired by my #angelpuppy Mia. Still missing her like crazy. #tamapress #letterpress #letterpressprinting #dogsympathy #sympathycard #letterpresscard #angelwings

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