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Tuesday 12pm - 7pm Wednesday 12pm - 7pm Thursday 12pm - 7pm Friday 12pm - 7pm Saturday 11am - 7pm Sunday 11am - 4pm

Albertine Press

Name: Albertine Press
Address: 1309 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA, 02139, US
Telephone: +16179455519
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.4

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Albertine Press

Albertine Press is a letterpress print & design studio and gift boutique for the paper-obsessed.

From classic and elegant to witty and irreverent, Albertine Press is a Boston-area design and letterpress print shop run by Shelley Barandes, a sometime-architect who just loved paper more...

01/24/2025

Valentine’s day is around the corner - time to stock up on the love mail! 💌❤️

01/22/2025

Maria and Richard wanted their invitations to tell the story of their two worlds intertwining. Their design centered around a lush, tropical color palette that radiates joy: warm fuchsia, golden yellow, and deep, rich greens to evoke the lively energy of Panama, its warm sunsets, verdant rainforests, and colorful culture. Classic design elements grounded the suite in timeless elegance, and the tactile impression of letterpress.
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Every piece of this suite is infused with thought, care, and a sense of place. The bold colors, the intricate motifs, and the heartfelt nods to Panama’s culture invite guests to step into the couple’s world. For many, it’s an introduction to a new destination, but for those who know Panama, it’s a joyful tribute to its spirit. And at its core, the suite is a reflection of the couple themselves: vibrant, full of life, and deeply rooted in love.
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For more details, check out our new blog post on our website! And if you’re dreaming of invitations that capture your unique love story, we’d love to help you bring it to life. Reach out to us today—we can’t wait to tell your story!
Photo credit: .design.photo

01/21/2025

Join us for our second annual DIY valentine craft night with fellow snail mail and stationery enthusiasts at Albertine Press! All participants letterpress their own set of valentines on one of our antique presses, and then experiment with creative embellishments like wax seals, embossing details, envelope liners, and of course hand-lettered messages to give each card unique flair. You will take home five letterpress cards and fully embellished DIY envelopes ready to hand deliver or pop in the mail, and lots of techniques to continue sending fun snail mail at home! Link to sign up in profile. 💕💕💕

01/11/2025

📣 ICYMI...We now offer custom letterpress stationery! Choose your style and color and we will do the rest. Order link in profile ✨
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01/06/2025

Kick the post-holiday blues, and join us for one of our winter workshops! ❄️ We have some new offerings - check them out at the link in our profile!

12/20/2024

The AP Team wishes everyone a meaningful holiday season!🌲❄️

As a reminder, we will be open Christmas Eve from 10-4pm, and then closed through New Years. Normal hours resume Thursday, January 2nd!

12/16/2024

Instant ambiance! Brighten up the holiday with a festive candle, and don’t forget a cute matchbox or rechargeable lighter. 🕯️

12/15/2024

The perfect addition to your holiday gift is a note in one of our playful Christmas Cheer cards! Shop online or in store. 🎄🎅🏻

12/13/2024

Add some magic to your loved ones’ mailboxes this holiday season! 🌲❄️📬

12/09/2024

Up your tree game this year with a whimsical new ornament or two. We have ornaments for everyone: artists, gardeners, puzzlers, cocktail hour participants, pickleball enthusiasts, bibliophiles, and more! p.s. they look great tied to a gift! 🎄

12/06/2024

That’s a wrap! Don’t forget the final touches for your holiday gifting. 🎁 🏷️ 🎀

12/04/2024

Dreaming of summer days and thinking back to Jillian and Guy’s July celebration in Hood River, Oregon with a hand-drawn landscape illustration and wildflower envelope liners. ⛰️🌻🌾
Photo credit: .design.photo

12/02/2024

It’s *finally* sweater weather! Bundle up and come visit us at the shop for gifts and crafting, or stay warm at home and shop online!🧣🧥❄️

11/30/2024

Shop *small* this holiday season, especially today on Small Business Saturday! Visit us in person today to receive a free print with purchase. Open 11-7pm!

11/29/2024

There’s no better way to stay connected than a hand-written note (in our opinion…) so we are beyond excited to announce our brand new line of custom letterpress stationery, P.S.!

With many styles and colors to choose from, find the design that reflects your personality best. Or gift the gift of paper to someone in your life - just in time for the holidays!

Order link in profile.

11/26/2024

We are SO grateful for YOU! Wishing you all a very happy Thanksgiving week. 🦃 🍂 Watch your inbox for a special gift from us to you this Friday or visit us in person on Small Business Saturday and receive a free gift with purchase. 🎁

11/22/2024

Join us for DIY Letterpress Holiday Craft Night at Albertine Press on 12/12 or 12/17! You will create your very own array of decorative gift tags, experimenting with a set up letterpress design on one of our antique presses as well as incorporating creative embellishments like embossing, collage, stamps, ribbons, stamps, and hand-lettered names and doodles. This event is for anyone over 13. Sign up on our website or at the link in our stories! 🏷️ 🎄✨

11/21/2024

Hosting Thanksgiving is a labor of love! Show your best guest appreciation with a handwritten note ✍️📝✉️ and a small gift - we think some pretty kitchen towels or potholders are just the thing.

Address

1309 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA
02139

Opening Hours

Tuesday	12pm - 7pm
Wednesday	12pm - 7pm
Thursday	12pm - 7pm
Friday	12pm - 7pm
Saturday	11am - 7pm
Sunday	11am - 4pm

Telephone

+16179455519

Website

http://www.albertinepress.com/

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Jumping on the #corntok bandwagon

Listen to Women

Today and everyday 💪 #InternationalWomensDay

Yes, you can buy chocolates elsewhere, but you can only have your box hand scribed at Albertine Press! Lettering by Liz is in the house until 6 tonight! The shop will be open until 7.

The Resistance is Handmade

Not too shabby! Here's Noah printing up a limited edition collaboration with Gather Here Stitch Lounge. Join us this Sunday at the Gather Here Handmade Holiday Market to print your own postcard!

Peppermint bark from EHChocolatier is so so so good and only available seasonally. Luckily we have some beautiful boxes of it perfect for hostess gifts (if you can stop yourself from eating it first).

Some of our Print Your Own customers last weekend, and they did a rocking great job with the Vandy!

Say Yes to the Press

The wheels are in motion, but we need your help to make the new, expanded Albertine Press the best it can be! Back us on Indiegogo: https://igg.me/at/albertine #sayyestothepress

Scoring scoring scoring some Chrysler building cards for my first #heidelberg #letterpress project

Just hanging out with the neighborhood turkeys #cambridgeturkeys

#albertinepress signs in production @danger_awesome #nss

Putting the kid to work corner rounding #littlealbertine

#lovesickexpo #albertinepress #awesome

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Our Story

From classic and elegant to witty and irreverent - Albertine Press is a Cambridge design and letterpress print shop run by Shelley Barandes, a sometime-architect who just loved paper more.

What began as a custom design and print studio has grown to include a full collection of greeting cards, note sets, coasters and journals available at stationery stores and gift boutiques across the country. In addition, we continue to work closely with individuals on custom printing projects, from personal stationery to wedding invitations and beyond. Our new brick and mortar location in Inman Square features a small but mighty stationery and paper goods shop as well as a space for workshops and events like calligraphy, bookbinding, hand lettering, and paper crafts.