Author: Helen Bradley
Canon Spotlight on Fireball
Canon made a rad video about Fireball and the moment our whole game changed.
As many of you already know, we’ve been around for over 15 years, helping artists make and share more art.
Not only have we come a long way, but so has digital printing.
Learn about our work and how the varioPRINT helps us do more of it here.
SPOTLIGHT | ADVENTURES IN SEED SAVING
Since 2011, Goda has been making drawings of plants. A few years ago we printed (on recycled stock!) this amazing Adventures in Seed Saving zine that they created, and we loved it so much we wanted to share it again.
Check out Goda’s website here and follow them on IG for more.
- Ink: CMYK
- Paper: Rolland Enviro 100lb Uncoated Cover
Fireball Spotlight
PIDC is a nonprofit joint venture between the City of Philadelphia and the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. Last month, PIDC interviewed Catherine about Fireball’s history, business capabilities, and what it means to be a woman entrepreneur.
Check out some of the highlights below and click here for the full article.
- Fireball Printing is an independent print shop specializing in digital, large format, and offset printing for clients of all types, opened in 2008.
- What started as a small operation printing art prints for friends has quickly grown into a reliable print shop serving bars, venues, restaurants, schools, nonprofits and a variety of other businesses and organizations.
- While we’ve grown significantly, we’ve stayed true to our roots: offering high-quality printing with fast turnaround times and excellent customer service.
- One of the biggest milestones for Fireball Printing was when we invested in our Canon varioPRINT iX3200. This was a huge leap for us—not just financially, but in terms of what it meant for the future of our business.
- When the printer arrived and was finally up and running, it felt like a turning point. Not only did it enable us to produce even higher-quality work with better color consistency and faster turnaround times, but it also reinforced the fact that we were continuing to grow and evolve as a company.
- As a woman—and as someone who tends to be more introverted—I’ve found that being heard and making sure my ideas are taken seriously hasn’t always been easy. One of the most important things I’ve learned is the value of surrounding yourself with people who respect and support your voice. That means seeking out business partners, collaborators, and mentors who genuinely listen and value your input.



Check Out Our Neighborhood
The East Kensington section of Philadelphia is a really special place.
Not only is it Fireball’s home, it’s also a community filled with inspiring businesses,
amazing restaurants, and equally incredible people.
Check out some of our favorite spots in East Kensington and the surrounding area below. These aren’t the only cool places here, but they are some of our favorites.

Emerald Wildflower Garden + The Perch (outdoor events + garden)

FAN (hair + photo studio)

Fiore Fine Food (all day cafe)

Forîn (cafe and event space)

Great Circles (record shop, online radio, events)

Little Susies (pies and coffee)

Pop’s Playground (skatepark + playground)

Post Haste (cocktails + bites)

Runehammer (tabletop games)
Wedding Invite Spotlight!
Whether you are sending out formal folded cards or taking a more simple, sleek approach with flat invitations, we can print anything you can dream up for your big day.Â
Need inspiration? Check out our wedding invite gallery to see some of our recent favorites.
Order folded cards here.
Get postcards (or flat invites) here.
Custom order inquiries, go here.

Caitlin McCormack
- Ink:Â CMYK
- Paper:Â 110lb Crane’s Lettra Cotton Cover
Check out Caitlin’s art here.

Sarah Gager
- Ink:Â CMYK
- Paper:Rolland Enviro 100lb Uncoated Cover 100% Recycled
Check out Sarah’s creations here.

Lemon Water Studios
- Ink: CMYK
- Paper:Â 110lb Crane’s Lettra Cotton Cover

Emilie Fosnocht
- Ink:Â CMYK
- Paper:120lb Smooth Uncoated Cover
Check out Emilie’s art here.

Dana and Andy
- Ink: CMYK
- Paper:Â 120lb Smooth Uncoated Cover

Sam Winfield
- Ink: CMYK
- Paper:Â 120lb Smooth Uncoated Cover

Cindy Lozito
- Ink: CMYK
- Paper:Â 120lb Smooth Uncoated Cover
Order folded cards here.
Get postcards (or flat invites) here.
Custom order inquiries, go here.
Spring 2025 Events Guide
Here’s the thing. Spring may not officially start until March 20th, but we’re so over winter. As far as we are concerned, it’s out. And there are so many exciting things to plan for this spring that we’re getting a head start.Â
Check out the events below, including these recurring events at our favorite local garden:
Wednesdays |Â Chill Choir at the Perch
First Fridays |Â Monthly Open Mics at the Perch
Ellen Manning’s Art
Ellen Manning creates multi-layered worlds fueled by color, equality, and passion.
Each piece brings to life characters and stories filled with expression and motion — and you can find those characters on everything from tote bags to posters to postcards.
Check out these images of Ellen’s bundles below featuring business cards, postcards, and posters and follow them on Instagram to catch them selling their wares in the wild.
Posters:
- Ink: CMYK
- Paper: 100lb Smooth Uncoated Cover
Postcards:
- Ink: CMYK
- Paper: 130lb Gloss Cover
Business Cards:
- Ink: CMYK
- Paper: 120lb Smooth Uncoated Cover
Doodle Cat Creations by Catherine Epps
Catherine Epps is an award-winning illustrator from Philadelphia who creates quirky, colorful characters and whimsical stories.
From book designs to game designs, to comics and unique commissions, Epps uses a variety of styles to portray adventure, life, and friendship.
Support them on Patreon, shop their stores on Etsy, and follow them on Instagram — but first, check out these sweet cards they made for Valentine’s Day.
- Ink: CMYK
- Paper:Â 120lb Smooth Uncoated Cover
Grief and Glitter with Lillian Ransijn
Lillian Ransijn is a performance artist who implores the moving body and personal storytelling to plumb the depths of loss and missed connection.
Ransijn leads Rough & Tumble Productions, an ensemble that creates gut-punching performances wrapped in glitter and grief.
Check out the posters, postcards, and business cards that they created from our seasonal artist bundles below. We love art that promotes art.
Learn all about Lillian here and find out what Rough & Tumble is up to here.
Order your own bundle now until Feb 28th here.
Posters:
- Ink: CMYK
- Paper: 100lb Gloss Cover
Postcards:
- Ink: CMYK
- Paper: 120lb Smooth Uncoated Cover
Businesscards:
- Ink: CMYK
- Paper: 120lb Smooth Uncoated Cover
2025 Winter/Spring Anime Conventions
Conventions are a chance for us to unite with our fellow fans and immerse ourselves in the worlds of our favorite manga, anime, and Japanese culture.
Check out a selection of the upcoming events in PA and NJ this winter and spring and if you are a vendor, don’t forget to take advantage of Winter Bundles to get deals on swag and merch for your tables!
*preview photo from Fan Expo Philadelphia 2024

- Erie Anime-Fest 2025
- March 8
- Erie Anime-Fest is an anime convention located in the beautiful City of Erie, Pennsylvania. Striving to be Pennyslvania’s best and truest anime convention featuring fandoms of multiple genres.

- Castle Point Anime Convention 2025
- April 26 – 27
- The Castle Point Anime Convention, or CPAC, is a 2-Day anime convention organized and operated by the Anime Critics United, Inc.

- Zenkaikon Anime Convention 2025
- March 20 – 23
- Zenkaikon is an annual volunteer-run convention that serves as a melting pot for fans of anime, manga, gaming, sci-fi, fantasy, and more.

- Kogaracon 2025
- May 3
- Kogaracon is a family friendly anime convention held every spring. Anime and manga fans alike, everyone is welcome to join in on the fun!

- Thy Geekdom Con 2025
- May 23 – 25
- Thy Geekdom Con is a pop culture, anime, and comic convention which is celebrating it’s 10 year anniversary on May 23-25, 2025 at The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA.

- NJIT MiniCon 2025
- April 6
- NJIT Minicon is an annual student run anime convention located on NJIT’s campus in Newark, New Jersey. Get ready for a day of fun fueled by the love of anime.

- Fan Expo Philadelphia 2025
- May 16 – 18
- FAN EXPO Philadelphia is the ultimate go-to event for sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming event in Center City Philadelphia that attracts hundreds of thousands of people to the Philadelphia Convention Center.