Business Details
Your Destination for Personalized Stationery & Gifts
At Ephemera Design, we specialize in crafting personalized stationery, invitations, and gifts that celebrate life's meaningful moments. Our commitment to quality is evident in every product, from our custom-designed stationery collections to our thoughtfully curated merchandise, including the Crying Club T-Shirta tribute to the emotional connections formed through our work. Located in Des Moines, Iowa, we blend artistry with functionality, offering tailored solutions for weddings, personal correspondence, and unique gift-giving.Our dedication to exceptional customer service ensures every client feels valued, whether they're designing a keepsake invitation or joining our community of supporters. While the retail portion of our shop is closing, our passion for creating beautiful, lasting impressions remains unwavering.
Services
Personalized Stationery
Wedding Invitations
Custom Gifts
Crying Club Merch
Retail Products
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized stationery tailored to your unique style and needs.
- Our products use premium Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton for durability.
- Every purchase supports a locally-owned business with deep community ties.
- Unisex sizing ensures inclusive, comfortable fashion for all customers.
- Eco-conscious practices guide our material selection and production processes.
Services
Personalized Stationery
Our personalized stationery collections feature elegant designs tailored to individual preferences. Using high-quality materials, we create bespoke letterheads, note cards, and correspondence sets that reflect your unique style. Perfect for professionals, families, and special occasions.
Wedding Invitations
Custom wedding invitations combine timeless aesthetics with modern design elements. We collaborate closely with couples to produce cohesive suites that set the tone for their celebration, including save-the-dates, RSVP cards, and envelope liners.
Crying Club Merch
The Crying Club T-Shirt celebrates emotional authenticity through soft, durable apparel. This unisex jersey tee supports our business transition while fostering a sense of belonging among customers who value meaningful connections and vulnerability.
Custom Gifts
From monogrammed items to bespoke keepsakes, our custom gifts add thoughtful touches to any occasion. We offer tailored solutions for birthdays, anniversaries, and corporate gifting, ensuring each piece feels intentionally crafted for the recipient.
Retail Products
Our retail collection features carefully selected items that align with our brand ethos. While closing our physical shop, we continue offering unique stationery-related products and limited-edition merchandise that embody Ephemera Design's signature aesthetic.
Questions
What is the Crying Club T-Shirt initiative?
The Crying Club T-Shirt supports our business transition while celebrating emotional connections. Purchases help sustain our operations as we evolve, and the design symbolizes shared experiences among our customers.
How does personalized stationery customization work?
We collaborate with clients to select fonts, colors, and layouts for bespoke stationery. Options include monogramming, custom motifs, and paper quality choices to create unique, meaningful designs.
Are Crying Club T-Shirts available in different sizes?
Yes, our unisex tees come in sizes XS-XXL to ensure inclusive sizing. The tailored fit and soft fabric provide comfort while maintaining a polished appearance for all body types.
What happens after purchasing a preorder T-Shirt?
Preorder shirts will be ready for pickup by September 30th. Customers receive email updates about fulfillment timelines and will be contacted directly when orders are prepared for collection.
Do you ship products outside Des Moines?
Currently, our focus is local pickup for preorder items. For personalized stationery orders, we recommend contacting us directly to discuss shipping options and delivery arrangements.
Reviews (5)
Amanda Hendricks
Jun 17, 2022
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Ephemera was referred to me by a friend, and they blew away all of my expectations for my wedding invites. They understood what I wanted and worked with me to provide options to make it happen! I would highly recommend this business for all printing needs - I will certainly be keeping them in mind for the future!
Amy L.
Jun 11, 2022
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Selection is very small and what they have is not well. curated. The woman behind the counter was extremely loud.
Lauren S.
Sep 23, 2021
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The BEST place in Iowa to get fun cards, stationary, and gifts. I can spend so much time and money going through all the unique and witty cards. I recommend it to everyone I know!
T. D.
Jul 24, 2021
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Great place for a unique gift or card, but their card selection is admittedly very small. No reason to NOT check it out for art supplies, lotions, candles, chocolates, and everything in between.
Kelly Jo Parker
Jun 14, 2021
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I absolutely love this shop! It's always been my go-to for cute and quirky cards. They have unique and fun gift items too. I did quite a bit of holiday shopping there for my nieces and nephew the past few years, they have the cutest selection of kids items! I'm also constantly treating myself to their awesome candles and candies. I cannot say enough good things!
