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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.
Lauren says
PRESS ME, please! I never use cursive, unless I know no one else will ever read it.
Shannon says
PRESS ME!
My writing is a combo of cursive and print…an attempt of fast and legible! :)
Cristina says
PRESS ME!
Uau.. 2053 comment .. I have more chance to win the lottery! :-)
I love handwritings and I love to interpret people’s handwritings!
libyza says
I love all about handwriting !
Olivia Weiss says
PRESS ME! I usually write in cursive.
Susie says
Press me please!
My handwriting is print; I haven’t written cursive since grade school!
Bree C. says
PRESS ME!
My handwriting is just plain terrible. That is all.
raysongrrl says
press me
i write in cursive…it always starts nice and neat and pretty, and by the end it’s downward sloping and messy, lol.
Siiri Scott says
PRESS ME
My handwriting changes for each task. I use cursive for letters and notes, I print in different colors when I take notes, and I write to-do lists in all capitals.
Lori P. says
PRESS ME ~ my handwriting is bubbly (kinda like me!) i’ve had the same handwriting since high
school and its always been a reflection of my personality. I rarely print although my cursive
does incorporate some print if that makes any sense!
LJ Tinner says
From a former flowery, A+ cursive writer (thank you very much!) to a regimented, all caps printer–that’s me.
I usually print in all caps so that I can fit everything I need to in the lines of my planner but on the occasions that I get to sign my name, I will break out the cursive. My name is far too long to print!
LJ Tinner says
PRESS ME!
From a former flowery, A+ cursive writer (thank you very much!) to a regimented, all caps printer–that’s me.
I usually print in all caps so that I can fit everything I need to in the lines of my planner but on the occasions that I get to sign my name, I will break out the cursive. My name is far too long to print!
Katie says
PRESS ME !! I write along the straight edge of a ruler. All the time. I know it’s super nerdy but people even now recognize my handwriting and I get compliments on it all them time!
Mary L says
PRESS ME!
Melissa says
PRESS ME!
I use a combination of cursive and print!
Mandi says
PRESS ME! My writing style is completely cursive, and totally illegible. Medical field, you say?
Christine says
Press Me!
I’m a cursive gal.
Sunya says
PRESS ME
My writing is fun and unique. It has been described as elfish, whatever that means.
Andrea says
PRESS ME! Letters and handwriting go hand in hand, both of which are a lost art. How I love both! As far as my handwriting goes, I mix it up depending on my mood between all caps and all cursive.
amanda says
PRESS ME!!
I usually write in print, but if I’m in a hurry I scribble in cursive.
Taryn W. says
PRESS ME! I really enjoy sending handwritten cards – it’s a lost art!
courtney says
PRESS ME! I prefer print vs. cursive. My husband prefers cursive. Opposites attract!
cait says
*PRESS ME*!!!!
I tend to write in both cursive and print simultaneously. I love writing…and have only come to love writing POST college :) I love The Signature style- what beautiful stationary!
KIMBERLY says
PRESS ME!
Tabitha Blue says
PRESS ME!!!
Love this giveaway!! And my writing style is all over the place, haha. I switch based on what I feel like at any given time. :)
Laurie says
PRESS ME!
My daughter, and budding artist, would ADORE this! Actually, she’d probably like to design her own one day.
I prefer to print myself, and hate taking notes in a group ’cause I do it so fast that others would wonder if anyone, including me, could read it later on! Gotta love a computer print out!
Leanne says
“PRESS ME!”
My writing style definitely lacks the refined penmanship of my grade school days. My job requires me to take copious amounts of notes so I credit my unrefined style as just a means of trying to get everything written down as quickly as possible.
One of things I do enjoy while scanning over my notes is noticing the few letters that look identical to my mommas. That makes me smile.
Rebecca says
Press Me!
I write in a mix of print and cursive and it seems to change from day to day. Weird.
Tracee says
PRESS ME!
I combine cursive and and print…it really depends on the mood and how much time I have to write something! If I need to move fast it’s a sloppy cursive but if I have time, it’s a great print :)
Jennifer Gessner says
PRESS ME! My handwriting is mostly print but I’ll write in script when I write a nice note or letter to someone.
Betsy says
PRESS ME! My handwriting leaves much to be desired. It’s some weird mix between cursive and print. What gorgeous stationary!
Jennifer says
PRESS ME!
My writing has always been an odd hybrid of printing and cursive. One teacher in particular tried valiantly to break me of this habit but it just stuck!
Gina says
PRESS ME!
I learned recently that many schools are not teaching formal cursive writing in grade school. Will cursive writing become a lost art form? Oh say it ain’t so! I write capital lettters in big fancy cursive, then the rest is a jaunty mess of cursive and print. I like my handwriting, but I can’t write long letters without my hand cramping, as I never learned to hold my pencil properly…
Roseanna says
PRESS ME!
Curly Cursive!!
Kristen M says
PRESS ME!
Always printed, never cursive.
Susan says
PRESS ME!
My handwriting is awful. I almost always write in cursive (my signature looks exactly like my normal handwriting), and it’s virtually illegible to everyone (including me, sometimes…).
Ionica says
PRESS ME! I write with a beautiful fountain pen my mum gave me. I learned to write cursive when I was a kid, but I switched to printed as soon as it was allowed. My handwriting has degraded slightly in the last few years, because I spend too many hours on my laptop. But I like to think my handwriting is still pretty nice!
Julia says
PRESS ME!!! I always write in mix of print and cursive and love love love to handwrite EVERYTHING! I have a new husband, new house and new baby on the way so I spend tons of time handwriting thank you notes and the Signature stationery would be perfect!!
jennifer Finley says
im-PRESS ME by picking my entry!!
I tend to be a blend of printing and cursive–whatever the mood!
Jessica says
press me! so pretty!!
Kirsten B. says
Press ME!
Caro says
Press Me!
I love to change up my handwriting depending on whatever it is I’m jotting down, if it’s a fun playful note – I use a silly print – if I’m RSVPing to a wedding, I get out the calligraphy ink and an old-fashioned ink pen!
Really enjoy reading your blog!
Cheers!
Adriana says
PRESS ME!!
I like printing much better than cursive, but when I’m in a rush I mix em’ both in.
LOOOVE your blog, just started following and I can truly say I’m addicted.
XOXO – Adriana
tina says
PRESS ME
Ashleigh says
Press Me!
i’m one of those annoying people who doesn’t use caps…unless it’s a formal paper. i know – annoying!
Lindsay says
Ohhhh “PRESS ME”!
I looooove letter press. As far as my handwriting goes I have adopted my mother’s print/cursive combination that drove me nuts as a child, go figure!
MissCaron says
“PRESS ME” and, well, my writing style is a mix of cursive and print. I usually try and write cursive as it flows easier but some letters turn out to be print and usually within the same word I’ll mix the two. My father writes in all caps … but he’s a lefty and more artistic than I am.
Rachel says
Press me!
I never use cursive and my capital I’s look like 7’s.
Jessica Gould says
PRESS ME! My handwriting is pretty sad. It’s a combo of script and printing, but I write so fast, it’s all over the place. I wonder if they offer adult ed. classes in nice handwriting?
Kim says
PRESS ME!
I tend to alternate between printing, cursive and all caps depending on my mood