about

Winged Seed Paperie officially started in 2023, but in reality began several years earlier. Owner & printer Marissa Martinez became intrigued by her grandfather's rusted old printing press languishing in his shop. She asked his permission to start renovating, beginning a long process of internet searches, YouTube videos & online courses. A deep love of paper, ink & the handwritten note formed the basis for a letterpress print shop.

The loss of both grandparents within five months time, combined with a worldwide pandemic & other life obstacles slowed progress on this dream. Marissa moved the press (now named Fanny) into her garage in the fall of 2023 & pulled her first prints later that winter. 

While Winged Seed Paperie's first offerings are small, the goal is to expand later this year into semi-custom stationery & weddings. You can find our current products in our Etsy shop. Just search WingedSeedPaperie (all one word in Etsy), or click the shopping cart on our home page to take you right to it! If you have a specific question, please reach out via email. And stay tuned for more pretty paper offerings. Send more happy snail mail!