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Since we know you guys love personalized stationery as much as we do (and we always like to support other husband and wife teams), we’re psyched to bring you this week’s giveaway from Wild Ink Press. This duo – plus their 2 year old son/sidekick- churns out beautiful letterpress stationery by hand (and foot). And they print all of their stuff on 100% recycled paper or cotton and reuse everything from scraps to clean-up rags, always keeping their process as eco-friendly as possible. But of course, it’s their stunning designs that are the real stars of their process.
And this week, TWO of you are going to win a custom set of letterpress stationery (up to a $150 value each!). Here are the five designs our winners will have the pleasure of choosing from, either for themselves (or maybe even as a Valentine’s Day gift?). First we have The Signature, which puts your name in a silver metallic script with a custom icon to add some whimsy. And you can pick from green, pink, khaki or gray envelopes to match. Man, I wish my signature came out this fancy looking every time I sign on the dotted line.
The Dictionary is a classic design with dark brown or black ink on ivory paper. And speaking of the ivories, the khaki envelope comes lined with vintage sheet music or an actual dictionary page (smoking jacket and pipe not included).
The Bandana Paisley is kinda dusty old west meets colorful sophistication. Pick from a magenta, turquoise, purple or red paisley to coordinate with a gray, khaki or purple envelope. A far cry from the days of the Pony Express.
The Nautical had us at “ahoy.” It comes on beachy pale blue paper with a ship ghosted in the background and a handsome navy envelope.
The Audrey is a combo of a sophisticated dotted pinstripe and your name printed in a playful circus font. The orange or magenta color options for both the type and envelope finish off the big top design.
Have you already picked out the one you love? Well here’s how you can vie for your chance to win (bonus: stay tuned for a discount on Thursday- everyone sort of wins in the end):
- PRIZE: A 30-piece set of custom letterpress stationery from Wild Ink Press (selected from the five designs shown here).
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “PRESS ME” and…
- BONUS QUESTION: …tell us about your writing style. Do you write exclusively in cursive? Do you rock all caps all of the time? Do you dot your I’s with something special? Is your penmanship virtually unreadable? Or do you just avoid hand-writing at all costs?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, February 3rd at 8pm EST
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: Two
- PRIZE SHIPS: You name it. They’ll ship it anywhere!
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winners will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday. Good luck!
Find more freebie info on our Giveaway FAQs page. Pics courtesy of Wild Ink Press.
Londen says
PRESS ME!
I always write in cursive and have always wished for better handwriting. These are beautiful!
Sarah says
PRESS ME!
cursive and print :)
Missy says
Press Me! I write in a messy combo of all of the above. sometimes all caps, sometimes all lower, cursive, you name it, it’s all thrown in!
Laura B. says
press me!
Jill says
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I havent written cursive since they made you in the sixth grade! I wish I could still, its so antiquey and reminds me of my grandmother.
Jessica says
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I print all of the time but I do like to mix it up and use all caps occasionally. If I am in a hurry I will connect some letters like the double s in my name.
Megan V says
PRESS ME!!!
I’m a cursive girl!
jaz says
PRESS ME! i combine cursive and printing. my old nuns would be rolling in their graves!
Shannon says
Press me! My handwriting is a slightly more evolved version of my seventh-grade writing–all print, but not very mature looking! And apparently I use a “Houdini H” for capital H’s, according to handwriting analysis!
Lauren (in PA) says
PRESS ME!
I write mostly in cursive, when I’m thinking about it, but it’s usually a melange of print/cursive.
Shannon says
Press me!!!!!!!!!!!
My writing is a combination of cursive and print that switches back and forth with no rhyme or reason. This annoyed my teachers and professors to no end. Ironically, I would up a writer- thank God for computers!
Heather Byrne says
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Whitney says
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Samantha says
PRETTY PLEASE PRESS ME!!
Being a Kindergarten teacher, I need to write very LARGE! When not using marker on boards, I usually write in script. Except for script Q…whats with that letter?
Erin M. says
“Press Me”
I really enjoy writing. It’s faster to type things now, but I will always enjoy writing. I have been told that my handwriting looks like printing, but I particularly like to write in cursive.
Katy says
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I’m the combo of print and cursive kind of gal. :-)
Jennifer says
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Strictly cursive here. I am teaching myself calligraphy and this stationery would be perfect to showcase my new skills!
candace says
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I’ve always enjoyed writing letters, cards and thank yous. I believe a handwritten thank you goes a long way and it also gives me an excuse to use up some cute stationary (like these awesome freebies!). My handwriting is most cursive with random CAPITAL word here and there. :)
Laura Lynn says
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My handwriting varies. Sometime all caps sometimes all print mixed with some cursive.
Jamie says
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I combine print and cursive. When I was a schoolteacher, I had such a hard time writing perfectly in print for long periods of time. Inevitably I would be back to my “normal” non-perfect penmanship within a sentence or two.
Audrey says
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I love writing using Sharpie fine points…a classic favorite!
ALLISON says
PRESS ME!!!!!!!!!!
I write in a mix of cursive and print.
Samantha says
PRESS MEEEEEEE!
Mostly I think my handwriting is a combo of print & cursive. Usually it’s pretty hard to follow because I am writing in a rush! If I have time to actually write something out, I really love my handwriting in print.
Brandi says
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My writing is half cursive/have print all in one. It’s the way I started writing in middle school thanks to my BFF who’s handwriting I coveted!
Aja says
Press me! Because my sister is getting married next month and this would be a great wedding present!
My handwriting is a cursive/print mix. I don’t love it, but it’s mine!
Jennifer says
PRESS ME!
My handwriting greatly varies by my mood and stress level. One day it’s cursive, one day it’s print; sometimes more slanted, others it’s condensed. But it is ALWAYS legible!
Kellette says
PRESS ME! I used to have my own terrible, horrible, no good handwriting, but the older I get, the more it morphs into a freakish replica of MY MOTHER’S terrible, horrible, no good handwriting!
kristi says
Press Me…my handwriting is fine on paper, but absolutely offensive when I write on the board in class for my students. Time is wasted even, due to their questions concerning what in the world I’ve written.
Mary says
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I write in a mix- up of cursive and print. some boxy letters, some loopy and bubbly letters. whatever flows effortlessly out of my pen…i love beautiful and legible handwriting that has its own unique style.
Lauri says
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My handwriting changes all the time, I think depending on my mood. I should look into this!
Kim Klippel says
PRESS ME! Absolutely gorgeous stationery. I used to have lovely cursive handwriting. Not so much anymore. But the better the pen, the nicer the writing.
Carrie says
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I loooooove letterpress! I usually write in cursive and like to exaggerate some letters but occasionally write in print.
Brooke says
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My handwriting is almost always cursive written at a slight angle with hearts to top off i’s (depending on the recipient)…my signature makes me think I should have been a doctor…so this would be perfect!
Linda Sweeny says
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Gina says
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Like most people I have a combo script/print. But whats interesting is that my dad told me recently that I write EXACTLY like my mother. I guess I never noticed! But great minds must think alike!!
Jill says
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Most of the time its all caps due to my Landscape Architecture degree, its kind of been ingrained in me.
Sara Dickey says
Press ME!!!! a give away just as my current stash is running low. a mix of print and cursive, and i use any excuse to send a hand written note.
Tara Layton says
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When I take the time to write properly, I love the way my handwriting looks. I have never had letterpress stationery, but it’s something I drool over. If I win this prize, I’ll write YOU a special note on my new stationery — with beautiful handwriting and drool to boot!
Alison Hunt says
PRESS ME, PLEASE!
I pretty much write exclusively in print, except when I am in a hurry, cursive makes a debut! My handwriting in definitely legible!
Solveig says
PRESS ME, pretty please!
I am cursive through-and-through! I’m a sucker for a handwritten note, so if I’m a lucky recipient of the Wild Ink Press stationary, I will definitely put the cards to beautiful use!
LCA in RIC says
Press me! I love writing handwritten notes in cursive. They just feel special!
Erica says
Press me! These are gorgeous.
I write everything mixed cursive and plain old printing. I start a word in print and it ends in cursive. I work at a bank so I love seeing all the different handwriting on checks!
Mimi says
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Theresa S. says
I love sending hand written notes.
Lori McConnell says
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As a teenager, I used to try and copy the beautiful handwriting I found in old autograph albums from the 19th century. The M in my last name still bears evidence of this when I sign my name. In college though, I took a drafting class and my writing has been in uppercase letters ever since. With a twist.
Love letterpress ever so much – thank you notes would be a joy with that great stationary!
Amy B says
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I wish I had beautiful handwriting…it used to be pretty and now without practice (darn internet) it has faded. I do a combo of print and cursive.
Katie says
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I usually write in (very messy) print but then I always sign my name in cursive. Probably pretty common.
Rachel says
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My handwriting is in line with my own personal style…meaning I’m the only one who truly gets it!
Marcie Jones says
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I write with my right hand but it looks like I use my left. I have been asked by archeitects to write blue prints because of the slant- I have always thought it was a little serial killerish…
love this stationary! pick me please…
Abigail says
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I have an eclectic mix of handwriting styles…one minute it could be clear and flowy, the next minute it could be in all caps, the next minute it could be unreadable! Seriously! I think it also depends on what mood I’m in, who I’m writing to, or what type of writing I’m doing. Mostly I write in a sassy cursive that occasionally mixes in capital print though.