your comprehensive roadmap to start, build, and scale a stationery business - whether you have one now or not
the stationery academy
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One that gives you flexibility and freedom (both in your finances AND schedule)
Having dreamy brides booking your highest package (rather than expecting them to ghost you)
Sending off pricing proposals confidently (knowing you have the experience & quality product to back it up)
You can start (or grow) a business that brings in $10-25k+/month making wedding stationery
This will be you after graduating from The Stationery Academy
“This is the best course I’ve ever done”
— emily
Elisabeth is a fantastic teacher and she really takes the nerves away of learning something new and diving into the invitation world. I know it’s scary investing in yourself in this way, but it is 100% worth it for all the resources you get, lessons you learn and support received from the community.
over 100 pages of activities and resources to guide you through the course
Step by step video lessons walking you through *literally* every step of starting and growing a stationery business. No gate-keeping!
Access to The Stationery Template Library with dozens of plug & play designs
Invitation to our private community for support, feedback, and just plain ol' friendship
9 weekly Coaching Calls with Elisabeth to unpack the course lessons, answer your questions, and set you up for success
Introducing...
70+ video lessons
50+ design templates
interactive workbook
ongoing coaching
community support
100+ page workbook with activities and resources to guide you through the course
the stationery academy
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Increase your prices because your schedule is full
Get your systems, workflows, and branding done RIGHT
Attract clients that love your work and make the design process easy
Create a workflow that is professional and organized (so you get alllll the client referrals)
Start to enjoy margin, free time, and flexibility in your life
finally
2026 is the year you
2026 is the year you
finally
Go back to the basics and ensure your business is set up properly
Swipe my system for bookkeeping & properly organizing your $$$
Set up wholesale vendor accounts & save significant money on supplies
Here's What You'll Learn
Business Set-Up
module one
LET'S BREAK it DOWN
How to build your brand starting at the roots
The key to standing out in a saturated market
Step by step guide to creating a stunning website on ShowIt
Building Your Brand
module two
The pricing mistake many stationers make & what to do instead
How to increase your prices over time (and not lose all your clients)
Build a client experience (that justifies your prices)
Business Strategy
module three
Learn how to present pricing to leads (and double your conversion rate)
Fix the missing step in your process that is causing you to get ghosted
Contract must-haves to save you money and cover your 🍑
Client Workflows
module four
Core concepts you need to know as a stationer (let's fast track you to graphic design expert!)
How to source artwork for your designs (even if you can barely draw a stick figure)
Exactly what you need to know to use Adobe to create stationery (without feeling overwhelmed by everything else Adobe can do)
Design Deep Dive
module five
How to present proofs to your clients like a true professional
The proper way to export files for print (and how to save yourself lots of $$$ on reprints)
My exact ordering process for each part of the suite (with my go-to vendors and exclusive promo codes to save you 💵 on your orders)
Printing & Production
module six
Learn how to assemble wedding stationery to minimize damage during mailing
Dive deep into the world of postage & fully understand how to source postage for your clients’ suites (including vintage stamps!)
To mail or not to mail? We will hash out the pros & cons of each and cover why I choose to mail for my clients
Assembly & Mailing
module seven
Learn the 5 things that make people buy & how to leverage this in your marketing
How to build relationships with vendors in the wedding industry (and get more referrals as a result!)
Swipe my social media strategy that has led to 90% of my inquiries and clients
Gain the foundation needed to grow into the luxury wedding market
Grow to $100k
module eight
Wedding Paper 101: Break down my process from timelines, pricing, design, and production!
Stationery Etiquette: As a stationer, it's your job to know proper etiquette. This lesson will set you up for success!
Project Management in Trello: Gone are the days of feeling ALL OVER THE PLACE. Learn how to use Trello to organize all your tasks so nothing falls through the cracks.
Venue Illustrations: Learn how to use an iPad to create simple venue line artwork
Bonus Lessons
Extra, extra!
Understand the steps to grow your business in 10x ways (rather than obsessing over 2x)
See the areas you need to outsource and put together a plan to get out of the weeds in your business
Get your time back through eliminating, automating, and delegating
Step by step guide to hiring and nurturing a team
Scale Beyond $100k
module nine
I highly recommend this course whether you are just starting out or have been designing for years!
I loved being able to soak in all the information and bring these systems into my business. A bonus was developing new relationships and discussing ideas with other like-minded business owners.
Frances
ledgewood fine stationery
what our students are saying
You will get a 10x+ return on your investment in TSA
"I wouldn't hesitate to pay for this course over and over again. I have gotten so much value and confidence from working through it and implementing what I've learned into my business. This course has changed my mindset, my business, and my life. "
Alex
korynne & co.
I’ve paid thousands on courses. Without doubt, this is the best course I've purchased in my journey as a stationer.
Elisabeth holds nothing back in this course. No stone is left unturned. This course is like a complete instruction manual for anyone who wants to become a successful luxury wedding stationer.
Sam
olivean weddings
I'm Elisabeth
And I educate calligraphers, artists, and aspiring stationers (just like you!) how to build a profitable, thriving stationery business.
I built my multiple six figure stationery business from the ground up. With zero background in graphic design, art, or business, I bootstrapped my way to the top of a competitive industry.
I’m here to encourage you and remind you that if I can do it, so can you. I’ll say this many times throughout our journey together, so let me start now: there is space for you.
hey there
From Etsy Shop Side-Gig to $400k/year
Etsy Shop Side Gig
$300-500
Local Wedding Signage
$1-1.5k
Focus on Stationery
$5-7k
Invest in Growth
$10-15k
16-20 Hour Work Weeks
$30-35k
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hey there
It only takes one.
ONE. SINGLE. CLIENT.
That's all it will take for you to make back your money.
Between all the skills you'll learn, resources you'll pocket, and coaching & support you'll have - I'll be darned if you don't book WAY more than one client from this course.
What's included in the course?
9 modules, 70+ core lessons, 15 bonus lessons
six industry expert guest q&a replays
100+ page workbook + resource kit
a private close-knit community of fellow stationers
9 live coaching calls with elisabeth
artwork, design templates, & mockups to get you started
Pay yourself back with your FIRST booked client!
launch day bonus!
project management crash course
Learn how we use Trello to manage all the tasks and ensure nothing falls through the cracks with our client projects and daily workflows
must enroll by midnight to get this bonus!
How It Works
& claim your virtual glass of champagne in our private community
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the course content (don’t worry, we’ll all be here to support you along the way)
dive into
when you start getting those *dreamy* client inquiries filling your inbox
celebrate
Learn the entire design process to go from...
inspiration & ideas
to mockups & proofs
to the final printed invitation suite
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Yes, after taking The Stationery Academy, you'll be able to do this yourself.
What's included in the course?
Business Toolkit
With lifetime access, you can revisit the lessons + resources as much as you need
Video Lessons
More than 70 video lessons with closed captioning and video search capability!
Over 100 pages of INCREDIBLE value. Activities, checklists, guides, and so many resources
For guidance, encouragement, and coaching to accompany your learning
Join our private community (not on Facebook!) where you'll meet all your new stationery biz friends
Course Workbook
Live Q&As with Elisabeth
Private Community
A vendor guide with a list of all the vendors I use in my business plus many more. Includes vendors in Canada, UK, Aus, and Ireland
Vendor Guide
You'll get a library of licensed watercolor artwork by Sami Mancini to use in your designs
Licensed Artwork
You'll get access to private interviews with 15 industry expert sharing their skill + wisdom
Expert Interviews
No more second-guessing your pricing. I'll walk you through pricing your work fairly and profitably
Pricing Calculator
You'll get access to a template library with plug & play designs for invitations, envelopes, wedding day paper, and more!
Template Library
don't miss out on what's meant for you in 2026
A year from now,
you will wish you started today...
Don't just take it from me
Watch this video to see some of the powerful transformations our students have experienced after taking The Stationery Academy.
nikki hess
Digital Templates
lindsay j. williams
Wedding Show Success
candice coppola
Omni-channel Marketing
learn from the best
kirsten tay
Pinterest for Lead Generation
Sally thompson
The Art of the Press
emily zeigler
SEO Strategy
In addition to the 70+ lessons included inside The Stationery Academy curriculum, you'll get access to recorded sessions with these speakers where they share all sorts of golden nuggets within their areas of expertise.
stephanie gaffney
Live Event Painting
kate handling
Create in Canva
julia kay design
TikTok Strategy
juliana mary
Flat Lay Styling
Danielle hayden
All Things Money
korynne & co
Semi-Custom Success
czar press
Specialty Printing Q&A
taryn blake
Working with Planners
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You won't have to piece everything together on your own. You won't have to just shoot in the dark and hope you're doing it right.
Instead, you can simply follow the step by step guide I've created.
More importantly, you can jump RIGHT into our private, (non-Facebook) community and get to know fellow stationers who are walking the same path as you.
We are going to support one another and grow together. I can't wait to see how far you've come on this day next year. Let's do this!
You may feel overwhelmed right now. Building a business is not easy. But here's the good news...
I'm in 🙋🏼♀️
Dive into your student digital swag bag and save big on your next orders (digital print, letterpress, foil press, and more!) by using my exclusive discount codes and freebies provided by my top vendors.
Digital Swag Bag worth HUNDREDS 🎉
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student success stories
From zero to $40k in one year after TSA.
"Last year I started from literally nothing 😂 from not even knowing how to register an LLC, to being terrified of using the Adobe programs, let alone trying to scout out reputable vendors I can trust for printing and other services.
TSA gave me both the foundational knowledge and confidence to build a business…more than my college degree ever did. 😅
This last year I was able to earn 40k in total revenue and almost 1,000 Instagram followers- my goals were initially to gain 400 followers and earn 4k in revenue!"
Caroline
Tsa alumni
From no clue where to start to planning for going full time
"TSA taught me all I needed to know & more about launching a successful stationery business. It's worth every penny.
I went from having no clue where to start to having concrete skills to head in whichever direction I choose with all things stationery. I wasn't sure I could turn it into a career before TSA, and now I am considering what life will look like when I head in that direction full time."
Tori
tsa alumni
@toribilasart
@wordforworddesigns
This course TRULY covers everything you could want and need when it comes to starting or scaling your stationery business.
— alex, course student
- Lesson 1: Register Your Business
- Lesson 2: Google Suite & Email
- Lesson 3: Banking & Bookkeeping
- Lesson 4: Wholesale Accounts
course syllabus
Business Set-Up
module one
lesson outline
- Lesson 1: Stand out as a Stationer
- Lesson 2: Brand Identity
- Lesson 3: Brand Voice
- Lesson 4: Brand Visuals
- Lesson 5: Website Design
Building Your Brand
module two
- Lesson 1: Pricing Strategy
- Lesson 2: Client Experience with Dubsado
Business Strategy
module three
- Lesson 1: Leads Part 1
- Lesson 2: Leads Part 2
- Lesson 3: Contracts
- Lesson 4: Invoicing Clients
- Lesson 5: Project Timelines
Client Onboarding
module four
- Lesson 1: Finding Your Style
- Lesson 2: Color Theory
- Lesson 3: Typography 101
- Lesson 4: Adobe Crash Course
- Lesson 5: Sourcing Artwork
- Lesson 6: Designing for Print Methods
Foundations of Design
module five: part 1
- Lesson 1: Exporting Files for Print
- Lesson 2: Placing Orders
- Lesson 3: Data Merge & Envelope Addressing
Printing & Production
module six
- Lesson 1: Assembly 101
- Lesson 2: Ribbon & Wax Seal Assembly
- Lesson 3: Envelope Liners, Gate Folds, & Belly Bands Assembly
- Lesson 4: Postage
- Lesson 5: Mailing for your Clients
Assembly & Mailing
module seven
- Lesson 1: Sell with Confidence
- Lesson 2: Networking in the Wedding Industry
- Lesson 3: Build your Portfolio
- Lesson 4: Social Media as a Tool for Growth
- Lesson 5: Upselling & Revenue Streams
- Lesson 6: Growing into the Luxury Market
Grow Your Business
module eight
- Client Project Management with Trello
- Annual Planning & Scheduling
- Stationery Etiquette
- Venue Illustrations on an iPad
- Wedding Paper 101
- Fostering an Abundance Mindset
Bonus Lessons
woo hoo!
- Lesson 1: Sample Kits
- Lesson 2: Design Consultations
- Lesson 3: Stationery Design Part 1
- Lesson 4: Stationery Design Part 2
- Lesson 5: Design Embellishments
- Lesson 6: Proofing & Mockups
Client Design Process
module five: part 2
- Lesson 1: You as the CEO
- Lesson 1 Part 2: 10x Mindset
- Lesson 2: Get Your Time Back
- Lesson 3: Hiring 101
- Lesson 4: Leading a Team
Scale Beyond $100k
module nine
What's included in the course?
9 modules, 70+ core lessons, 15 bonus lessons
six industry expert guest q&a replays
100+ page workbook + resource kit
a private close-knit community of fellow stationers
9 live coaching calls with elisabeth
artwork, design templates, & mockups to get you started
Pay yourself back with your FIRST booked client!
Test drive the course.
Get your money back if it didn’t serve you.
I want you to feel NO risk signing up for The Stationery Academy. I am so confident this course will serve you, that I'm including a 7-day-money-back guarantee.
I'm willing to BUY the course back from you if you don't find it helpful for your business.
money back
guarantee
100%
Will I have immediate access to the course content?
Yes! You will receive immediate access to the course portal, private course community, and resources. The course is work-at-your-own-pace, but also partially guided through weekly live Q&A sessions 🤍
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I have lifetime access to the course content?
Yes! Come back as often as you need, and take your time working through the lessons. It’s yours forever.
Is this course beneficial for stationers outside the US?
Absolutely. I have intentionally added resources for stationers in all countries, including a vendor guide with vendors based in the UK, Australia, Canada & more.
Is this course only for wedding stationery designers?
I have dabbled in all kinds of stationery, and have found wedding stationery to be the most lucrative and able to support my lifestyle as a full-time income. However, the skills you’ll learn in this course (in Adobe specifically) will allow you to create all kinds of stationery - from greeting cards to notepads, party & event stationery, wedding day paper & signage, etc. I’m all about multiple streams of revenue!
How much does the course cost?
The cost is one payment of $1,197 or 6 monthly payments of $227. You'll recoup your investment with your FIRST booked client!
What equipment/supplies do I need?
In order to get the most out of this course, you will need a working computer and access to Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. That's it!
Is this course for new or experienced stationers?
This course is intentionally crafted to serve BOTH brand new and experienced stationers. From the first steps of business registration and finances through the transition into the luxury market as a stationer, we will cover it all. The course covers the basics and goes deep into branding, sales, and marketing to help designers of all levels see big time growth.
Is the community hosted on social media?
No! After polling my audience, it was clear that you all would prefer to have a more intimate, business-focused community that doesn't require you to be on social media. Our private community will be hosted on a platform called Circle and all Q&A sessions will be hosted through Zoom!
Do I need to be an artist or graphic designer to take the course?
NO! I am a self-taught stationery designer. I am going to teach you how to create beautiful designs by sourcing artwork created by other artists. You do not need any artistic skills OR a graphic design degree to be successful. Many trained designers took my course and said they still learned SO MUCH!
Which Adobe software are you teaching in this course?
We will step into Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop throughout this course. I will walk you through my design process, which is mostly completed in InDesign.
“Jump in without hesitation, you won’t regret it”
— CYNTHIA, ARTICYN BOUTIQUE
I completely understand. Every dollar invested in your business is an important one! Reach out to my team. We can answer your questions directly or connect you with a course alumni who can help you make the best choice for you.
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