The Ink Pad on the Spot
Over the weekend, I was craving some creative inspiration. I decided to stop by The Ink Pad, one of my all time favorite spots. It has been a while since my last visit when I took a rubber stamping class there. As always, that warm and fuzzy feeling overcame me as soon as I crossed the threshold.
The Ink Pad is a unique one of a kind independent craft store located at 22 Eighth Avenue in the Greenwich section of Manhattan. This pint size rubber stamp specialty store is jam packed floor to ceiling with rubber stamps, stencils, ink pads and creative embellishments. Taking advantage of every square inch, their inventory is tucked into every nook and cranny, neatly arranged by category, making the selection process easy.
Stamp pads and paper products galore.
Be sure to look up, there is inventory everywhere. When I saw the ribbon hanging from the ceiling I immediately thought of the song “A Ribbon in the Sky” by Stevie Wonder.
Be forewarned though, The Ink Pad cant’ help but give you that “kid in a candy store” feeling, so be prepared to make some tough purchasing decisions. However, no matter your level of restraint, you will most likely leave with much more than you had anticipated. I just had to purchase these to add to my collection.
Art samples are displayed throughout the store.
They offer “hands on” evening classes on a regular basis. They have an upcoming 3D pin class this Friday, February 19.
I want to note that the customer service is impeccable. The staff is friendly, warm, helpful and, more importantly, knowledgeable about all the products they sell; they use them and are excited about them. And it is instantly clear, that the staff has a relationship with their customers that goes beyond “can I help you”. While I was there, I could tell many were repeat customers. While another customer just stopped in to say “hi” and share with the staff that her work was being featured in Rubber Stamp Madness; a definite tribute to The Ink Pad since she had taken classes there to develop her craft. How wonderful!
Do you have any specialty independent craft, fabric, or trim stores etc. that you just love?
Hello!
Fab shop and great shop tour! Thanks for sharing!
I want one of those chandelier stamps!
Ciao!
Suze (teammate at BYW)
Hello, I have been meaning to go to the Ink Pad. I live in NYC too. I had forgotten to go but thanks for the reminder. I am glad I stopped by. Anna, another BYW student
Oh – i know exactly where that is! I used to live right around the corner from that store. One of my favorite breakfast places is right past this – La Bonbonierre! Their banana pancakes and bacon may not be the best for the arteries but are so tastey!!