Emily Johnson
Tickled Ink



A designer, illustrator, and paper enthusiast, Emily Johnson understands the importance of first impressions. Her business, Tickled Ink, has helped its clients make a lasting impression through elevated invitation suites and paper goods that “set the stage for your special occasion” for nearly 15 years. Tickled Ink products are “artfully created” and “thoughtfully designed,” and in every step, Johnson “works with you to help bring your personal vision to life.”
Illustrative work is also a large part of Tickled Ink. “Being an artist at heart, I absolutely love painting or illustrating crests, maps, monograms, and all things custom,” says Johnson. Crafting these emblems has allowed Johnson to both embrace her artistry and provide a meaningful symbol for couples. She notes that “Monograms make your event memorable and are a great way to incorporate every detail of your wedding for your guests.”
When it comes to customizing invitations, Johnson says that “The sky is the limit to what we can create for you!” The business boasts an extensive list of options, which include, “all kinds of printing and paper, including offset, letterpress, therm-ography, engraving, laser cutting, acrylic, vellum, and anything you can think of.” From font choice to paper size and weight, details do not get overlooked in her process. In addition to embellishments like boxes, pocket folders, and bands, “Tickled Ink can customize anything for your special occasion.”

Johnson is grateful for the success of Tickled Ink over the years and looks forward to new creative opportunities on the horizon. In this time of busy yet exciting transition, she plans to invest in limited custom work for high-end weddings. In doing so, she hopes to put future spouses at ease by taking care of invitations and bringing their visions to life. “Leave the design to me,” she says, adding that she wants to delight each client and “make your event more extraordinary than you imagined.”
From her time creating intricate invitations with Tickled Ink, to future endeavors in the works, it is evident that Johnson is, and will continue to be, “passionate about paper, painting, illustration, styling, and creating something beautiful and unique.”