{Giveaway}: Concertina Press

I have been waiting on pins and needles for today. 

You lovelies are in for a gigantic treat, but first, let me introduce to you the lovely graphic artist/book binder, Ruth Bleakley, from Concertina Press. I have been a big fan of Ruth's work for some time now and absolutely love her whimsical and unbelievably gorgeous stationary and invitations. And did I mention she's a New England gal? Yeah, it's pretty much a match made in heaven. 

From the lovely Ruth:

My name is Ruth Bleakley, and I'm a book binder and graphic artist who lives in a small coastal town in Massachusetts. I have a BFA in Studio Art and spent several years designing stationery and invitations at a local stationery shop, where I became well acquainted with the custom design process from initial concept and client meetings to final print production.

I specialize in light, airy designs with a decidedly nautical bent. I'm not limited to ocean-themed though and I'm happy to work with you to create fully custom paperie including, but not limited to business and calling cards, wedding invitations, graduation and birth announcements and personal correspondence.

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5 Things You Don't Know About Concertina Press

1. I was born in Virgina but ended up spending so much time growing up overseas in a military family that I was admitted to my college as an "International Student" because I applied from Kuwait.

2. I hate cilantro

3. I just learned to ice skate last year (and now I can skate backwards!)
4. I am also a bookbinder
5. I LOVE deviled eggs

And now that you're totally smitten and would love to go ice skating and dine on deviled eggs with Ruth, how about a little CONCERTINA PRESS GIVEAWAY!
I know, I am pretty excited, too.

One lucky duck will come away with Ruth's Cuttlefish Thank You Notes:

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Here are the details:

To enter, simply skip on over to Concertina Press or her Etsy shop, peek around her collection, and then head back here and leave a comment below telling me which design is your favorite! {1 entry}

Bonus Entries:

{Leave a comment below for each extra entry}

1. Follow Concertina Press on Facebook, Twitter, or sign up to "follow" her blog! {+1 extra entry each}

2. Follow You Stir Me on Facebook, Twitter or sign up to "follow" my blog! {+1 extra entry each}

Winner will be announced at the end of the day on September 19 (next Monday)!

So what are you waiting for? Sail on over to Concertina Press and eat your heart out!
I'll see you there!