I shopped online and had it shipped. The selection of cards was terrific, the workmanship on the letterpress was great, and I really appreciate the extra time personnel spent in shipping something the short distance from Logan Square to Uptown. I have intermittent mobility issues, and would not have been able to shop here otherwise. Re price, no greeting cards are inexpensive anymore, but in my opinion, the prices were more than fair for the quality. read more

Such a cute shop in a nice area with lots of restaurants and places to see. They actually print some of their cards and stuff. LGBTQ+ is also a plus to me. read more

Came in looking for a fun stationary for my partner and wasn't really acknowledged at all and I asked if they had things in specific and for a suggestion and was just told no. And ignored for the rest of the time i was in there. Where as this little white woman walks in and they all flock to her and give her a million suggestions and was super nice and welcoming but with me they acted like they didn't want me there. I wouldn't shop here as a POC. *edit this was 5-27 at around 4:45pm. I'm a tall black man with locs. I've lived in logan for 6 years and I know when a staff doesn't want to help me in their store. Check your cams you'll see... read more

I came here because my friend who is also a letterpress designer recommended it. It's so cute, lots of cute and funny stationery to choose from, and I love that they sell a lot of local artists' goodies! read more

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I've been ordering online from Steel Petal Press for years. When we parked nearby on Saturday heading to a coffee shop, I was excited to finally pop into the store. It was everything I hoped and dreamed for. Browsing the cards, stickers, journals and more in person was so much fun. Everywhere I looked I found more things that I wanted to buy for friends (or myself!). I love the humor in their store-made goods, and stocked up for the holidays and some upcoming special occasions. The store is brimming with creative, hilarious gifts and stationery. And supporting a local, woman-owned business is one of my favorite things to do. Staff were friendly and helpful, including hooking me up with a punch card that will guarantee more in-person trips. read more

Make this your one stop gift stop. If you are looking for a unique gift idea or want to treat yourself to something special. This is the place to go if you are looking for a gift for that person that has everything. Everything is priced to go home, without breaking the bank. There is always someone there willing to help and friendly. read more

Such a cute store in Logan Square. The staff was welcoming and did not hover or try to pressure patrons into purchases. There was a great selection of cards and other fun items such as puzzles and trinkets. The store even offers a small kids section and an discounted selection misprints of handmade cards. read more

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A wide selection of plant, cat, booze, and bachelorette themed items that make super adorable gifts! But the people who work here act like it's a huge burden to deal with you, which is awkward and uncomfortable. It's a cute stop if you're passing by, but definitely not worth going out of your way for since the employees make you feel like you're intruding. read more

For a joyful look at some options for gift giving, look no further than Steel Petal Press. The staff is friendly, the ambiance is festive and I always want to leave with half the store. Thanks for being part of the Cocoa Crawl! read more

Shop local, yo. SPP creates and produces its own greeting cards, proudly made by its own in-shop press. They also carry other brands made by local Chicago artists and other independent designers across the country. The selection is quite impressive, plenty of unique cards for any and all occasions, and they definitely skew towards the quirky. Beyond cards, there's tons of other great gift items, like socks, books, desk plates, adult coloring books, home goods, journals, stationery, and lots of Chicago-centric items. You can find a cool gift for pretty much anyone, especially if they have a good sense of humor. And of course they do custom wedding invitations! I love this store! Such a cute and fun place to shop for cards, and all kinds of other stuff that no one needs, but you can't help but buy anyway. It's in my neighborhood, and is the first place I go for a hostess gift, birthday gift, or a "just-because" gift. Another reason I will patronize this store: it believes in giving back. A portion of their monthly proceeds is donated to worthy causes like the ACLU and the National Resources Defense Fund. read more

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They print in shop, which is super cool to see the process! Very nice folks and LOTS of good stuff to buy for yourself or as a gift. Love it! read more

I love this shop. It has the most whimsical, fun things... everything from cheeky socks to statement barware. And of course the stationery. I always come here for cards and gifts that will make my friends smile. Finally, I super love this shop because my dogs love it here! We've started going back, making it a part of our regular walks, since Chicago reopened and they get so excited! The staff is always so nice to them, as are the other customers, that they start crying of excitement when we walk in the door. So glad this neighborhood gem is back and better than ever. read more

I was early for meeting friends at Revolution (up the street) so I decided to pop in here and look around. I was most impressed. I LOVE stationary. I'm a teacher so my life revolves around the fresh start of school years each fall, complete with new paper, pens, pencils, markers... all things I absolutely adore. Steel Petal has all kinds of cards (for all occasions), paper, blank stationary, and even custom stationary (paper, envelopes, invitations, etc.). They also have a bunch of keychains, tchotchkes , and other fun stuff available for purchase. I bought a fun Chicago keychain that looks like an old motel key ring. Shopping local is obviously also awesome, especially when you can find whimsical and personalized stationary for sending your friends and family little notes. They take specialty orders if you need invitations or other stationary for your business or something. Very cool and I'll definitely be back. read more

Cards are one of my favorite things, and walking into Steel Petal Press felt a little bit like entering heaven. There are SO. MANY. CARDS! And their selection covers every occasion: wedding, love, anniversary, father's day, mother's day, birthday, thank you, and sympathy. There's also the perfect mix of funny and cute. I got a couple of Star Wars themed cards for my dad and pretty, scripture ones for my friends. But best of all? It's a local business. At least half the cards are their own brand, and they're printed right here in Chicago. And as if I need another reason to come back -- they have a punch card where you get a free card after you buy 15! read more

Steel Petal Press is the only place that I buy cards from! The staff is always so helpful and welcoming. I try to visit the store at least a couple times a month, and each time things are new and updated - the cards are constantly changing. I would highly recommend this place! I just wish they would make custom cards and lettering for weddings as we would have used them in a heart beat! Thanks for being an amazing neighbor! read more

Steel Petal Press is wonderful. As in, full of wonder. Many thanks for some of the most professional and concise communication I've ever had with a printer. A tight deadline sent me scrambling and finding SPP was an oasis in Desperate Desert! Shayna responded quickly and helped us get into production, communicated every step of the way and helped turned panic into progress. I found pricing to be very fair and quality was definitely top notch! The invitations came out beautifully and we've received some great feedback! I cannot recommend Shayna and her shop enough. Thank you, thank you! read more

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Absolutely love this store. The staff here is so wonderful, kind, knowledgeable and patient. It's a beautiful shop, with such an amazing selection. It's woman-owned and Shayna has built her shop from the ground up-- they even make their own letterpress greeting cards in the back space of the shop!! It's fascinating to see those being created! Highly recommend checking this shop out if you're in Logan Square-- Me and my fam have always had the absolute best experiences here. read more

Having a bad day? Feelin' down in the dumps? Or are you having a really great day that you want to get BETTER? Stop what you're doing now and go here. It is the cutest little shop where you can find sweet gifts for yourself or your friends. My go-to for birthday/anniversary cards. read more

Steel Petal Press is a wonderful place to check out in the Logan Square area. This shop probably has the largest, or one of the largest selections of unique cards within a mile radius. Many of the greeting cards are created by people living in the Chicago area. The cards are unique, and they sell cards for basically every occasion. I even saw a card that was congratulating someone for winning the fight against cancer, which is not something I've seen at other stores. This store also provides custom printing services for items like wedding invitations. Along with fabulous cards, this store also has cool gifts like quirky books, pineapple cocktail cups, and other small gifts. read more

Wonderful gift shop with something for everyone! We stopped in while waiting for a table at Revolution and almost found too many things! Fantastic selection of letterpress goods, local Chicago themed souvenirs, candles, and home office goods among various other treasures! I regretted not buying more... read more

Steel Petal Press was fantastic! I put my fiance in charge of designing our wedding invitations with Shayna. He is an Art Director and *extremely* picky! Shayna was great with him, extremely patient and easy to work with. When the final design was approved, Shayna worked her magic and they seemed to be at our door the next day! I have never had letterpress invitations made before and they are great! Take the extra step and have your return address printed as well. It's a lifesaver and adds to how nice our invitations are! read more

We used Steel Petal Press for our wedding invitations and could not have been happier with either the process or the product. Shayna is a lovely person to work with and the whole process was a pleasure from start to finish. We really weren't sure exactly what look we wanted when we began; Shayna worked with us over multiple rounds of design to come up with invitations that were personal, perfect for us and beautifully integrated with the rest of the wedding. Everything arrived perfectly on time and we couldn't have been happier. I can't recommend her highly enough for any kind of custom letterprint and would work with her again without hesitation. read more

What a great little gift shop. I've seen similar products in other gift shops around the country but that didn't make me like the selection any less. They had Chicago themed things, dog themed, cooking, beer, wine and the list goes on. They even had pineapple things! The girl working the store during my visit was really sweet in helping me find the appropriate gift. A little pricy, but what price can you put on giving someone a gift they'll love. read more

This was my first time here, I stopped in to pick up a wedding card and I was greeted immediately by a very kind woman. After looking around for a moment i couldn't believe all of the unique gifts and toys they carry. I will most definitely be back to purchase gifts and cards in the future. read more

Steel Petal Press did a fantastic job with our wedding invitations. Shayna did a great job walking me through the process, explaining options to me, and handling details. She was receptive to my input (I'm a designer as well) but really made everything happen, delivering a lovely, integrated invitation envelopes liners & belly bands without requiring too much direction. She was clear with the invoices, on-time, kept me updated, and helped drive the process of getting the invites to us on time and on budget. And when I asked "Can I have rounded corners?" she said "yes, but at this point [late in the process] it will cost $x", and I was able to make an informed judgment. Prices are par for the course for letterpress, which is intrinsically a fairly labor-intensive and thus expensive printing process. Quality of the letterpress was excellent. All in all a very positive experience. read more

2016 Update: SPP has expanded their offerings with their new retail store in the heart of Logan Square. They still do a great job at handmade letterpress items, primarily greeting cards, but also wedding invitations, posters, coasters, etc. They also design custom coffee mugs, shot glasses, really cool gift wrapping paper, custom stamps, and more. But with the new retail store they now carry stuff not made by SPP - tons of fun, hip, and unusual gift items for all ages. Lots of witty and edgy cards, ninja blocks for young children, brass pineapple cups for adult drinks, funky socks for all ages. It's kinda like other gift and stationary shops, but has more fun, unusual, and nicer items. I highly recommend it !! 2012 review below: Steel Petal Press provided amazing and unique business cards easily and quickly. The process was simple - like all business cards, Shayna asked what i wanted on them, and if i had any ideas on how i wanted it to look. I wanted to keep it simple, just showing name, what i do, phone and website - no need for address or any thing else company cards typically have. I mentioned a few other ideas but was open to her thoughts. She said explored design concepts and came back with 6 versions of the cards in pdf. I was immediately excited about 2 of them and also liked some of the ideas from the other ones. I explained what i like and why, she talked about what she did and why and what things work well. For example, i like blind emboss, which is when you press on the paper without ink. I liked having my name in very large font across the card in this style because it allows me to get away with having my name take over the card but since there is no ink it made it more subtle, less in your face. We also talked about edge painting, which she noted requires thicker paper and is a little more expensive, but will definitely make the card more unique. From there she did another round of cards and made recommendations and explained why, I picked 2 again that i loved, and she recommended one and we went to print. I let her know that i needed these cards in very short timeline, and she said she could accommodate my request. They arrived in beautiful packaging, cards wrapped in tissue paper with her logo sticker on it, inside a clear plastic container. I couldn't be happier. I whole-heartedly recommend Steel Petal Press to anyone looking for unique or special cards. read more

Thank you for letting me know what your return policy has always been a year and 10 months after my initial review. However, I think you should be informing your employees what the return policy is because, as stated, I was not offered anything at all. Not even a look at the item. Have a great day. read more

Steel Petal Press is great! I'm not located locally so I've been placing orders for shipping. Their cards are great - a number of them are printed in house. They also have a fun selection of gifts. Last time I was in Chicago, I had a chance to pick up an order in person. The store is a great place to visit, especially when you need cards and gifts. The staff is friendly and efficient. You won't regret visiting this store online or in person. read more

They passive aggressively yelled at my kid and made it so awkward that we left the store. He was just squeaking the squeak toy for dogs. Kind of annoying but his laughter from it was what I would have noticed!! And being his parents, we would have told him to stop if they had given us the chance. Not nice!! "OK, WE GET IT"!! read more

I ordered online here on short notice and called to see how quickly they could have it ready. The person on the phone was very nice and said she would have it ready within the hour! I showed up shortly after and everything was ready to go. You guys saved the day! read more

This neighborhood shop is our go-to for clever greeting cards and humorous gifts. I swung by there today and was so impressed with how organized and seriously they prepared for COVID. A cheerful employee greeted me at the door and kindly laid the ground rules. It felt safe and inviting and was a very pleasant experience. This only makes me love the place even more. read more

What a cute little place. I looked up corky cool places to visit it near me and this place popped up. I actually visited 4-5 times after. They carry great gifts for any occasion and even if you just want to buy something for yourself. Staff is always friendly! read more

I went here a few days ago to try to find something for my dad (who is impossible to shop for).There was a super sweet blonde lady that helped me pick out the perfect gifts for him. She was really helpful and nice. I loved the selection that they had for cards and gifts! Great if you're looking for something unique read more

My love for letterpress and printmaking brought me into Steel Petal Press - I've been in before, but this time around the age of Covid, they took extra meaningful precautions to keep everyone safe - Only allowing so many in at a time, and if you touch anything, they ask to place it in a basket for them to sanitize before setting back out onto the floor. The back of the shop is open to a working print shop with vintage presses and it's so cool to see in action. Thank you for a great experience! read more

Steel Petal did the invitations for our wedding. We gave her our parameters and she gave us a menu of options. We love what we ended up with: simple, elegant, and on-time! Next time I get married I'll definitely... Doh. Wait. Next time I need invitations for something, I'd use her again. read more

One thing that librarians and designers have in common: Attention to detail! Shayna did a wonderful job printing my business cards and I am really excited to start handing them out. We used a drawing I created and she conceptualized a unique layout and shape (square!). She also came up with a number of designs for me to initially choose from while working with my drawing, worked with me to find the right color of paper and ink, and I was happy with how quickly she had them printed. For those looking to market themselves in a tasteful, unique way, I highly recommend SPP. read more

Fantastic shop with one of the most unique collections of custom cards. Which are genuinely funny. A great place to buy a gift with personality read more

The shop is very cute with a great selection of gift items and cards. The cards are especially awesome!

So I'm really not a fan of Yelp, but I decided that I needed to create an account and share my experience with Steel Petal Press. Sometime last week I stopped by to get a gift for my girlfriend and me being a guy, I didn't have the foggiest idea of what to get her, but I was assisted by a young lady whose name was Marge. Let me tell you, she was an absolute delight! She gave me excellent customer service and helped me find just the right thing. For someone who is pretty clueless when it comes to gifts, I needed all the help I could get and she delivered. Now my girlfriend thinks I'm a hero! I would recommend this place to all the other clueless men out there, they'll help you find the right gift every time. Thank you again, Marge! read more

SPP has the best and unique cards / stationary for all occasions! My family n friends get a kick out of the bday card messages! Love the beautiful prints on the cards and paper! I highly recommend checking out the store! read more