The Studio
Nestled in Seattle's Portage Bay, Dahlia Press is a woman-owned greeting card and gift company. Our roots began in 2008, when our founder moved a turn-of-the-century antique printing press into her home basement and began designing and printing custom invitations. In 2014, we expanded those invitation services into a full line of letterpress greeting cards and stationery, and that collection has been growing ever since.
Today our collection includes more than 400 greeting cards, along with notebooks, gift wrap, and other stationery essentials, all designed in our Seattle studio. Dahlia Press can be found in more than 1,000 independently owned retailers worldwide, as well as national brands such as Barnes & Noble, Paper Source, and Anthropologie.
Visit us in Portage Bay, or shop the full collection online.
Our Brand
Our signature style comes from a simple formula: traditional letterpress printing techniques paired with fresh, modern design. It's an approach we've held onto since day one, and one that continues to shape everything we create.
Meet the Team
Stephanie
Founder / Creative Director
Walks in with ten new ideas she thought of on her way to work, daily.
Meet Our Founder
Stephanie Clarke
Stephanie is an accomplished designer with over 21 years of experience, crafting brand identities, logos, and environmental graphics for small businesses and national companies including Starbucks, Marmot, ExOfficio, and Thaifusions sauces. Her love for letterpress began in 2008 and led her to found Dahlia Press after acquiring a century-old printing press named Pearl.
In 2019, Stephanie launched a sister brand to Dahlia Press called Chloe Clarke, The Art of Paper, a custom design studio creating bespoke invitations for weddings and events.
Things Stephanie loves: traveling with her husband, The Oscars, the occasional cold plunge, dirty gin martinis, and snuggling with her Whoodle, Nova.
Amy
General Manager
Keeps the whole shop running, one perfectly organized spreadsheet at a time.
Favorite Card: Crabby
Kaylee
Fulfillment Specialist
Somehow makes room for a full weekend and a perfectly packed shipment.
Favorite Card: Earned Stripes
Cate
Sales Manager
Always friendly, always pitching a new idea, always doing it in a cute outfit.
Favorite Card: Effortlessly Chic
Nova
Shop Dog
When her tiny tail isn’t wiggling, you can find her napping on the job.
Favorite Card: Dog Moms
Want to be a part of the Dahlia Press team?
Check our Jobs page for available positions!
Our Presses
Pearl
Founding Member
Rosie
Rosie the Riveter
Astrid
The Reigning Queen
Our Other Offerings
Want to Become a Retailer?
Love our cards and want to carry them in your shop? We partner with independently owned boutiques and retailers who share our appreciation for handcrafted, small-batch design. Reach out to learn more about our wholesale program, including pricing, minimums, and how to get started. We would love to see Dahlia Press on your shelves soon.
Looking for Invitations?
Every celebration deserves an invitation as unique as it is. Say hello to our sister brand, Chloe Clarke, The Art of Paper, a studio dedicated to bespoke wedding and event stationery. From save-the-dates to full suites and signage, every piece is designed and printed with the same craftsmanship Dahlia Press is known for. Explore more below.