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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.
Shannon says
PRESS ME!!
My writing is legible but not pretty- I’ve always envied beautiful penmanship.
Sara says
PRESS ME
I usually write in cursive… and I must say my handwriting is very pretty!
Rachel says
PRESS ME!
I love the look of cursive, which is why the Signature collection above is my favorite. My handwriting is horrible though, so I tend to print everything and find myself reverting to all caps when in a hurry.
The Other Tiffany says
PRESS ME
I have a weird hybrid of cursive and print. I heard they weren’t spending as much time teaching cursive in schools anymore. Such a shame! I love the character it provides to my writing.
Tracie P says
PRESS ME!
For my always-present lists, I write all caps. It just happens most of the time- probably because I went to college for Interior Design and had to write 6 sets of architectural lettering every Friday for 2 years! Thank you notes and whatnot get written in regular print though!
Barbara says
PRESS ME!!
I used to take great pains to write in a cool block style, but now I just write quickly. When I’m in a good mood, it’s straight up and down, but when I’m stressed, it slants to the right. I’m sure that’s a sign of psychosis!!
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Barbara
http://ifididnthaveasenseofhumor.blogspot.com
Erica says
PRESS ME!
I have to write in print, I forgot how to write in cursive!
Amy S. says
Press me. I’m an architect so most of my writing is in all caps in a type that I would mark up drawings with.
Michaela says
PRESS ME!
I cross my t’s and my z’s!
Alyssa says
PRESS ME into a cutter and call me a cookie! I love all these designs!!! I generally write completely in cursive, which makes me superexcited to try my hand on one of these beautiful creations!
Erin K. says
PRESS ME! My printing is impeccable but my cursive is sloppy.
Jenni says
PRESS ME!
KConn says
Press me!
No cursive for me, but I do love good penmanship.
Joanne says
PRESS ME!
I love to write in cursive and I even used to learn calligraphy. I like my hand writing and I think it’s totally readable.
Merris Tozer says
PRESS ME!
Normally half cursive all-over-the-place scribble. Whatever I can write the fastest in at work!
Heather says
PRESS ME
I avoid writing by hand at all costs. I type faster than I write. When I do write by hand, I’m usually in a rush so it ends up looking like chicken scratch.
Lauren says
PRESS ME!
I’m an architecture student and my handwriting has been slowly evolving into that of an architect :)
Ewa Jackson says
PRESS ME
I’m a slanty kind-of cursive, kind-of block, kind of gal.
KD says
PRESS ME
Totally a standard print kinda girl. I always hated cursive.
Brittany H. says
Press Me
Half cursive/ Half print.
Kristin says
PRESS ME
My handwriting is generally print, but I sometimes mix in some random cursive letters. :) Depends on how fast I am writing.
rachel y. says
Press me please!
When I was in high school, my older sister told me I had boring hand writing…ouch. After that I tried to change it, but it’s mostly stayed the same, a mixture of cursive and print with varying levels of readability. Hopefully it’s not too boring!
Audrey M. says
Press me! Please!!! I mix my print with a little cursive-style curl and letter connection. I love writing things by hand. That’s why I still send as many hand-written cards as I can!
Kristin says
PRESS ME!
I usually just write normal, not in cursive and nothing fancy. I try to write smaller when I’m acually trying to make it look nice, but it usually still looks kind of sloppy. I LOVE stationary though and use it a lot professionally.
Ben says
PRESS ME
I too am a fan of the writing hybrid, with some letters in print and others in cursive, but all connected by the scratches and swirls of someone trying to write as fast as his brain tries to fly.
I went to school for Architecture, so I also have the block-y ALL-CAPS type for occasions that require more legibility.
All around, however, I’d say my penmanship is marked unique by it’s microscopic size… Few but myself can read it, and I reuse the same notebook page for days on end.
courtney says
Press Me Please. I’m mostly a cursive kinda girl.
karen says
PRESS ME!!!
Always just print for me…nothing fancy!
Jennifer T. says
PRESS ME!
Mostly print, that way people can read it!
Natalie says
PRESS ME!
I have pretty tidy penmanship that’s a mixture of print and cursive. But when I go weeks (months) without writing anything (as I often do these days) it gets really sloppy. These lovely cards would give me a great excuse to hand-write letters to friends.
Katie M. says
PRESS ME!
I do most of my writing in print, then sign my name in cursive. I just got married seven months ago, and while sometimes I miss my maiden name, I must admit I love signing a “M” last name more than my previous “W” — it looks much prettier.
Susanah says
PRESS ME!
I always do a draft of my letter before I write it on the actual card, I cannot stand messing up my stationary! And I always write in print.
What gorgeous cards!!
Danielle says
“PRESS ME”
I write in cursive and all caps printing.
Cara Cox says
PRESS ME! ha I am a messy lefty and despite the lectures I received in 2nd grade on how to hold my pen better, I still insist on holding a pen/pencil the incorrect way.
Donna Clawson says
Press Me!
I always write in cursive, the more ornate, the better. I like lots of swirls and my “dots” above the “i” are actually little tiny circles.
I’d LOVE to win this prize!.
doahleigh says
PRESS ME
I have a combination of print and cursive. You never know if I’m going to make a cursive s or just print one! I’ve heard that cursive is no longer taught and it’ll stop being used altogether in a few generations. Sad.
Allesha M says
“PRESS ME”
For the most part I print :)
Katie says
PRESS ME! Print b/c my cursive is awful!!
Brandi says
Press ME!!!
Hmm..I think my handwriting itself is different.. Most people (including myself) cannot even read it
Alaina says
PRESS ME!
I mix it up a little cursive a little plain print. I love writing letters! I probably write about 5 a week! and in a society filled with electronic mail it’s exciting to get hand written letters in the mail :)
Cheri S. says
PRESS ME!!!!!!!
I always print in ALL CAPS because it tends to be sloppy if I don’t do it that way :)
Corrie Mackanos says
PRESS ME!! I only write in print b/c my cursive is horrible!!!!
Shelby Cooper says
PRESS ME. I like cursive, but I usually print so it’s legible!
Azine Bugliarello says
PRESS ME!!!
My handwriting changes all.the.time! I have the messiest left-handed handwriting in the world…cursive or print, its a struggle to read! Maybe it will look better on some new stationary! :)
Phaedra M. Leslie says
PRESS ME
I tend to print mostly bc my cursive has such a flair, yet my friends love my cursive and have asked me to address wedding invitations. OUCH!
Emma says
PRESS ME!!
I dot my i’s with circles, my handwriting is big and rounded and ‘luscious’.
Lindsay G. says
PRESS ME!
I can tell you what my LEAST favorite style of writing is. It’S aLtErNaTiNg TeXt LiKe ThIs. YiKeS!
Suzanne says
Press Me! I usually use print and throw in a little cursive. Funny how handwriting can change based on what you are writing. My grocery list is scribble. A thank you note looks like it is written by a different hand.
Quinlan says
PRESS ME!
I like to mix it up, a little cursive and a little print.
Melanie says
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I like to change it up!! Cursive or print!! depends on the day!
Joey Storms says
pReSs mE!!
I’m a gIrL tHaT lOvEs sNaiL mAiL & lOvEs sEnDiNg nOtEs tO sImPlY sAy “hEllO.” mY hAnDwRiTiNg iS VeRy uNique… bUt i gUeSS cOuLd bE dEfInEd aS MoStlY PrInT! :)