I realized I never did a state giveaway for Texas, Florida, or Wisconsin. How about hosting one now for all three? I am going to pick names until I pick one of each state requested. So, I will draw names until I get a request from either Texas, Florida, and Wisconsin. All together, there will be three winners. Sound good? Let’s go!
Here is the deal:
1. Tell me what state you are interested in: Texas, Florida, or Wisconsin
2. Tell me what you like the best about your state of choice
3. Why don’t we make it more competitive and fun? If you tweet, retweet, facebook, or blog about this giveaway, I will put your name in twice. Please leave a link or twitter name in the comment section. If you add Paper Parasol Press on FB, please let me know by commenting on my Facebook page.
4. Please don’t forget to link back to you blog or comment with your name/email so I can contact the winners
I will draw names at 8pm on Monday January 30th! Please don’t forget to list your state of choice!
Texas print, 11×14, three colors, printed on a vintage Vandercook #3 on 140lb paper
Florida, 11×14, three colors, printined on a Vandercook #3 on 140lb paper
Wisconsin, two colors, printer on a vintage Vandercook #3 on 14lp paper
My state print project is partly inspired by nostalgia road trips, Americana, and vintage travel maps. As much as I love getting my ol’ passport stamped, there are so many beautiful places and people within the states. Why leave, when adventures are just a drive or short plane ride away?
Tags: Florida, states, Texas, vintage inspired, wisconsin
I am interested in the print of my homestate – the great state of Wisconsin! There are so many things to love about it here, I can’t possibly choose a favorite! I love the beautiful landscape: the peaceful northwoods and gorgeous Lake Superior coastline, the rolling hills of the south and west, the beautiful countryside of the interior, and the picturesque Lake Michigan shores (where I live). Wisconsin has some of the nicest folks you’ll ever meet and the yummiest cheese you’ll ever consume. Our pro football team is pretty awesome, too. : )
I like Wisconsin – my boyfriend grew up there. Also, I love Madison. The botanical gardens are exquisite, the food near the university is fabulous, and the views across the lakes are marvelous.
Wisconsin! It’s my home state!
My ex is so obsessed with Wisconsin that it’s a little bit disgusting. That being said, I would like to indulge her infatuation. Please and thanks. @everylastmorsel
I LOVE letter press. I also can think of reasons I love each of these states. They all hold a memory for me. A great family trip to Texas when I was a kid where we sat in inner tubes going down the guadalupe river. What an adventure. I didn’t think we would survive. Florida also has great memories, visiting families, going to wedding when my cousin was married, heading to the beach and collecting shells. Visiting Disney. My first trip away from home as an adult on my own was to Florida. Kennedy space center, the beach, Disney. Florida would be my top choice. Even though I’ve never lived there, I feel a connection. Going there as a child, then as a young adult, and then again as a mom. We hope to go back again soon. I love seeing the palm trees scattered all over. Our last trip we even took an airboat ride to see some wild gators. Wisconsin is where I grew up. I love big open spaces of green grass, cows every few miles, the way the grass is so soft on your feet. I love the county fairs, with their cream puffs and funnel cakes. I love heading to Lake Michicagan to hunt for some beach glass, or taking a climb on the big rocks that protect the land from the water. I love when the winter comes and the lakes ice over and you can careful walk along the frozen lake. I love seeing the tents that pop up all over the lake. People Ice fishing for hours on end.
Another bid for the popular Wisconsin! The colors are gorgeous and I love that you’ve featured the loon. I remember hearing loon calls when my family would vacation in Wisconsin. We ventured to the Dells a lot, along with Door County. The tagline you gave it also makes me quite happy.
I posted a link on facebook! Not sure how to link you to it though.
Wisconsin! Beer and cheese, kringles and custard. My people know how to live!
Wisconsin.
I love the beauty of the Capitol building. Especially when looking up at the dome, snug in my sleeping bag, surrounded by people who share a common goal. Recall Walker!
Looks like I’m the lone fan of the Lone Star state. There’s so much variety there, from sandy beaches to piney woods to canyons. I’d love this print!
Wisconsin! Because my husband was grown there
I’m @LydiaMueller on twitter.
Florida! Because I live here
and because you depict it so beautifully
Florida – The sunshine state!! Because I love living in Florida.
Texas for me! I just moved here from Idaho to be a teacher and I am loving all of the Texas pride. I would love to feature this print in my classroom as we discuss Texas history and cover all of the state symbols on there via history lessons! Plus the colors are great and match my primary colors theme as well!
Wisconsin! I love my home state and cheese!!!
Florida…my beautiful son was born there and well Disney is there!
Florida! Because my husband and I spent our honeymoon there!
I really like Wisconsin. I love cows and cheese!
Put me in for Texas, Texas is just a great state!!
I retweeted about your giveaway! I am also following you on twitter. twitter name is Freebsworld.
Florida! My mom loves the state and this would look great in her “florida room”
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I am interested in FL.
I live letterpress and I LOVE Florida! The sunshine state is where I grew up. It is so diverse. We are a panhandle,so fun and so much shoreline. From the tropics to the live oaks to sandy beaches and fresh citrus, Florida is just plain fun. You have captured it is a great way. Good job!
I live letterpress and I LOVE Florida! The sunshine state is where I grew up. It is so diverse. We are a panhandle,so fun and so much shoreline. From the tropics to the live oaks to sandy beaches and fresh citrus, Florida is just plain fun. You have captured it is a great way. Good job!
P.S. I liked you on Facebook and recommended your FL poster.
Scratch one for Wisconsin! Since I found out about this drawing so late in the game, I’ll keep it short BUT sweeeet. First off, I have been a resident of WI my entire life and feel extremely blessed to say so. There are so many different factors that make WI one of the most well-rounded states in the country. The changing of the seasons, abundant lakes and rivers, crazy amounts of unadulterated nature, low crime rates, and may I mention, some of the cheapest alcohol in all the states. The residents are well educated and mild-mannered leading to a low stress life. But for me, the most important and satisfying thing WI has to offer me is the fact that my family is here. I could go on all night..but tick tock. Thanks! GO BUCKY!
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