About

Founded by me, Becky Compeau, in 2019, Winter Pickle Press creates hand-printed and distinctive linocut greeting cards and other paper goods in a small workshop in the Bloomfield neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

I believe:
- that my business shouldn't harm the environment. I operate in a sustainable and environmentally-friendly way. I use 100% recycled card stock and envelopes (up to 100% post-consumer waste), safe water-based and vegetable oil-based inks, and biodegradable plant-based protective sleeves when necessary. I also use recycled and recyclable packaging for all orders we ship. 

- that there's something special about items that are truly handmade. All my designs are carved by hand into linoleum printing blocks and every single card and product I sell is individually hand-printed by me using ink brayers and a printing baren or small press. No scanners and digital printers here! This process results in slight variations between every print and card due to the hand-mixing of ink colors, the pressure of the press, and especially the touch of these human hands.

- in supporting causes that you are passionate about. That's why I donate the proceeds from sales of my Sending You A Big Hug card to The Innocence Project, a national non-profit organization that is dedicated to exonerating the wrongfully convicted and reforming the criminal justice system in the United States. 

- in spreading a little bit of joy where and when you can. I love receiving cards in the mail and knowing that someone has thought of me. I love sending them too! If you feel the same then you're probably in the right place. Thank you for checking out Winter Pickle Press and reading about my small woman-owned business.

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