Tip Tap

08/19/2024

Our Bittersweet 5th Anniversary

We opened the fall 2019. But with COVID and my many medical-related closures, time flies.

My equipment leases, a major operational expense, expire this month and I am not renewing them.

Although I am still temporarily closed, I will get replacement equipment. Most services will still be offered when we open.

Stayed tuned.

Deborah

06/12/2024

I'm at the shop this Saturday, 6353 Germantown Ave. Stop by learn some history, learn rubber stamping and get a free rubber stamp and ink pad. In honor of the Friends of the Henry O. Tanner House and the Society to Preserve Philadelphia African American Assets.

06/12/2024

It’s here! The Annual Juneteenth Festival

It takes place this Saturday in the 6300 Block of Germantown Ave from 12-6. street closure with vendors, live entertainment, re-enactors, food trucks and more.

I will be at my shop during the festival. Make sure you remove your cars from the block by 6AM.

Stop by my shop to learn about the Society to Preserve Philadelphia African American Assets (SPPAAA), a historic preservation organization, and their exhibit on some significant properties.

Get a FREE Rubber Stamp and Ink Pad - and Stamp Your Art Out - make your own greeting card with rubber stamps. This is an initiative of SPPAAA in honor of Henry Ossawa Tanner, internationally acclaimed African American artist and my mom, Pauline Hill - rubber stamp artist (RIP).

Some of you know that I have been closed all year. It was for medical reasons. Diagnosed with cancer last fall, I went through surgery and then radiation this Spring. I am still experiencing side effects for that and other health challenges that will continue the rest of this year. As such, I have not really reopened. Some of you have caught me at the shop when I have stopped by to check on it. All I can say at this point, is:

If the Gate is OPEN, I am probably there and will service your need.

Collocated at our same address, we’re excited to partner with SPPAAA on their Restoration Grant initiative. SPPAAA hopes to provide micro-grants to properties that are in need of minor restorations. Your donations to SPPAAA, a 501-C3 organization, can make this happen. It’s super easy to donate. Just click the button below.

Click here for an update from DHEx /Tip Tap Copy Center!

03/21/2024

We need you to share your experience in an interactive exhibit. Contact me

02/29/2024

Update: Thank you for your patience. I am still under medical care at least until mid-April.

Will remain closed until further notice.

12/30/2023

Closed Temporarily Until Further Notice

10/24/2023

10/20/2023

I have wonderful customers who have been patient with my many closures. And more to come, which I will notify you in advance.

Thank you to Mr. Gregory Cooke, President and Founder of the Basil and Becky Educational Foundation, https://bbeef.org/ who has entrusted Tip Tap to produce their posters on several occasions. His organization can tell you all about the African American Rosie the Riveters. And it turns out that if you are the child of one, you are a Rosebud. So, me and my siblings are, because my mom was a Rosie.

Thank you for the spider plant.

09/22/2023

Tour kicks off from here. Join us! Register at https://bkhistoryuppergtown.eventbrite.com

09/17/2023

COVID Again.

I was just about to remove my counter shield, but apparently still not time. I need to reinforce mask again. I have too many other vulnerabilities to keep worrying about this.

Closed until I get a negative test. Sorry for the repeat inconvenience. If I ever make enough to hire, I will.

08/31/2023

Pardon Our Inconvenience.

I am opening late Friday (doctors appointment)
and
Closed Saturday for a funeral.