***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!***
Thanks to random.org, we’ve got a Merry (belated) Christmas prize going out to… Kristin Aune (who made t-shirts for both of her kids, ornaments, buckeyes and has been trying to perfect her fudge pie recipe). Congrats!
Wahoo. Hope you guys all had an awesome holiday weekend (you can see a sliver of ours here). As we mentioned on Friday, we’ll be stopping in with one quick post each day this week (amongst family hosting, feverish book-deadline writing, and priming & painting all of our kitchen cabinets). But we couldn’t wait to share today’s giveaway that we wrangled after seeing so much amazing stuff at our local Handmade Holiday craft fair. So this week’s lucky winner will get:
- An 8×10 letterpress print (any choice of quote & color), a set of blueprint notes (airplane, boat, golfcart, knots, wave, or lighthouse) and a leather blank book from Almanac Industries. These Baltimore-based bookbinders and letterpress gurus bring a wonderful worn and masculine vibe to these printed prizes.
- $50 towards Funnel Cloud Studio on Etsy. Obviously we love her Virginia-themed art, but she also has a bunch of cheerful patterned prints and cheeky illustrations to choose from too.
- A 26-letter ornament set and this green vase from Turnerbots. And we thought our J, S, C and B initial ornaments were cool. Someone’s about to get a whole alphabet full of candy colored ceramics, along with a V-A-S-E.
- $50 towards Zou Zou’s Basement on Etsy. We loved the bunny print that we bought, and this $50 is enough to snag two of her colorful prints.
- PRIZE: Everything mentioned above
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “HAND IT TO ME” and tell us…
- BONUS QUESTION: … what you’ve made with your own hands recently. Did you bake something for the holidays? Did you give a handmade gift this weekend? Or have you tackled a DIY or homemade art project recently?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, December 28th at 8pm EST or at 10,000 entries (whichever comes first)
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- PRIZE SHIPS: The 50 United States (although we do try to wrangle as many international giveaways as possible)
- DISCOUNT: 10% off any item in Turnerbots’ Etsy shop until January 15th, 2012 with the coupon code YOUNGHOUSE.
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winner will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday as an update to this post. That’s right, come right back here on Thursday for the announcement of our winner. Good luck…
Note: We aren’t paid or perked for hosting these giveaways, we just do ‘em to thank you awesome folks for stopping in. See our Giveaway FAQ page for more info. Pics courtesy of Funnel Cloud Studio, Turnerbots, Almanac Industries and Zou Zou’s Basement.
Lauren says
Hand it to me! I didn’t really make much this year. I have tried to make gifts in the past, but it doesn’t go well :) I did get some craft storage and a gift card to Michael’s, I will be going to town on some crafts real soon!
Jennifer bernhardt says
HAND IT TO ME! This year I jumped on the mason jar snow globe band wagon and made them for everyone on my list and they were a hit!
Autumn says
HAND IT TO ME!
I found a cute idea in Pinterest for gift tags made from paint chips in the shape of a Christmas tree. So, I hand made all my gift tags and use simple brown paper and red ribbon with the gift tags. They were a hit with my family and the in-laws. I have a picture on my blog!
Vivian says
HAND IT TO ME! (Does sound greedy…)
Ever since my elderly mom had her stroke in 2004, I try to think of things to help her enjoy life or to make her life (and my dad’s) easier. For the Christmas holidays, I made an advent box out of an old wooden display case. I filled each day’s box with a sugar free goodie or some small trinket. I also crafted a 2-building, 3 and 4 story Victorian Christmas house out of some large cardboard boxes. (Some stuff we had ordered arrived in them and I was inspired by seeing them sitting side by side.) Next up is a bed support pillow for mom, who is bed-bound & needs to be turned frequently, and an arm chair cover for my dad’s recliner. Happy Holidays to everyone!
Lindsay says
Hand it to me! Unfortunately, I’m not especially crafty. I did make some wall art for my baby’s room, but otherwise, my husband is the crafty one around here. He knits beautiful scarves and things. In fact, he’s working on a lovely scarf for me as we speak!
jackie says
Hand it to me. Yesterday I made this awesome cake, http://www.joythebaker.com/blog/2008/12/pear-spice-cake-with-walnut-praline-topping/
Jen says
HAND IT TO ME!
I glued wrapping paper to clothespins and used them to hang up our Christmas cards on a garland over a doorway. It looks really cute. :)
lu mae ro says
HAND IT TO ME!
I made pies and cookies this holiday. Our 3 yr old and I decorated pinecones and made ornaments for the tree.
Chrissy Henry says
HAND IT TO ME!
I did my Christmas Tree in red, white and silver this year. But has a really hard time finding white ornaments so I made my own, some with glitter some with spray paint. So that is the most recent thing I have crafted :)
Jennifer says
HAND IT TO ME! I made knitted scarfs for the women in my family for Christmas…so much fun!
Ariel says
HAND IT TO ME! I made peppermint bark:)
Elizabeth says
HAND IT TO ME!
I made printable gift tags this year that were a huge hit!
Megan says
hand it to me! i recovered a chair for my parents for christmas!
Mandi says
HAND IT TO ME! I baked some cookies & made some ornaments, too!
Dave says
HAND IT TO ME! I made lunch!
Karen Burrows says
hand it to me for making the best egg casserole Christmas morning!
jacie says
Hand It To Me!
Just make a gluten & dairy free sweet potato pie for christmas and thankfully it turned out great! :)
Alicia says
HAND IT TO ME! I made some cookies for Christmas gifts for my co-workers.
Jessica says
Hand it to me!
I finally finished and hung a ribbon chandelier in my daughter’s closet! Turned out great, thank you for the inspiration (and the “how to”)!
Heidi says
Hand it to me! I made a banana nutella cake & homemade cinnamon rolls on Christmas. And then I got to clean up the mess by hand!
Nicole says
HAND IT TO ME
I made custom designed holiday cards to send out this holiday season.
tami says
HAND IT TO ME!
I’m a crazy obsessed knitter and I knit and make things constantly
love your blog
Stephanie says
Hand it to me!
I made oreo truffles – they are great and super easy!!
Holly Austin says
HAND IT TO ME!! I made about 200 peanut butter balls, lemon cookies, pineapple upside down cake, orange salad and rolls. That kept my hands busy this weekend :)
Gen K. says
HAND IT TO ME!
I made hanging bell ornaments to hang from both interior & exterior doors in our house for Christmas (too bad my 22 mo. old figured out how to get most of them down to play with already though!).
Elizabeth Knight says
This year, we all got sick right before the holidays which was such a bummer. So we didn’t get to do much decorating and get a tree. Everyone was feeling pretty down about this, so My roommate and I played Christmas elves and made a tree using wrapping paper that we cut into large sections and attached ornaments to. Everyone loves it and now insists that we have one next year. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays :D
Heather says
Hand it to ME!
I just pulled homemade chocolate chip banana bread from the oven…House smells DELISH! :o)
Elizabeth Knight says
Opps. Hand it to me :D
Katie says
HAND IT TO ME! Please!
I made a photo book of our new little b for his grandma and grandpa for Christmas!
Katey says
Hand it to me! …please.
Over the last few weekends, my husband and I have kept busy with building a beautiful surround for our fireplace as well as installing flooring in our living room. Throw in a handful of Christmas crafts with our one-year-old (picture coasters, painted ornaments and the like) and there you have it – a very merry month of get ‘er done.
Bridget P. says
Hand it to me!
We made a carrot cake for my mother-in-law’s birthday.
Elizabeth says
Hand it to me!
I dabbled in some homemade art gift giving…pet silhouettes!
http://diytheory.wordpress.com/2011/12/19/santapaws/
Samantha says
Hand it to me!
I just textured an entire wall a couple weeks ago. That was interesting!
Lindsay B. says
HAND IT TO ME! I made chocolate caramel pecan bars!
Vanessa says
HAND IT TO ME!!!
The last thing I worked on with my own two hands was my kitchen reno…and it’s still a work in progress. In fact, while I’m at work today, the bf is at home grouting the subway tile backsplash.
Mae Pease says
HAND IT TO ME!! This Christmas I made several fun hand-made cards and am in the late process of hand-embroidering some handkerchiefs with my boyfriends initials. I’m not a seamstress so it will be a learning process!
Erin says
Hand it to me!
I knitted by Dad a pair of socks for Christmas!
Alison @ Welcome Sunshine Home says
HAND IT TO ME!
I made some gifts for family…knitting needle roll-ups, quilts, potholders, and oven mitts. A didn’t finish sewing a few things time for Christmas (handbag, apron, quilt, backpack…) so now I have a head start on their birthday gifts. :)
Samantha says
HAND IT TO ME!
My aunt made me handmade blanket for my new house! :)
Miranda W. says
HAND IT TO ME!
The past few weeks have been full of handmade stuff! So many Christmas cookies, knitted socks for everyone in the family, and salt dough ornaments for everyone as well!
Rachel says
HAND IT TO ME
After stalking some discount fabric, I made some custom 98″ drapes for my bedroom. This was the second time I tried my hand at sewing curtains and they turned out great. For less than $38, I got the length I wanted and the color/pattern, too… I love them!
LaVerna DuBois says
HAND IT TO ME!
I have made countless holiday treats from cookies to spuds and I have been working on a spring wreath….already. :) Happy Holidays
Christina J says
HAND IT TO ME! My current project is a cross-stiched picture of my friend’s dog.
Courtney says
HAND IT TO ME! I made my mom a yarn wreath with felt flowers!
Kathryn says
Hand it to me….. I made a Thanksgiving feast most recently!
KC says
I haven’t had a chance to make much with my hands! I have cut up paper for a collage, but I haven’t made it yet!
Shaelan says
Hand it to me…..I made a nice little christmas display!
Ames says
Hand it to me!
I made a lollipop bouquet for my friends 30th birthday. It says “30 sucks” on it. It is the first thing I have made from pinterest!
Jayme says
Hand it to me!
I’m not much for “making” things as I’m too much of a perfectionist and am never satisfied with my own handiwork. But with an almost-4-year-old in the house, there have been a lot of crafts, Lego creations, and play-doh meals lately. I love how relaxing it is to “play” with him and be a kid again, when it doesn’t matter how my creations turn out. :)
Heather Stinson says
HAND IT TO ME! This Christmas I made necklace and earring sets for my two sisters-in-law, neice, two daughters, mother and best girlfriend for gifts. I also made my famous Oreo Truffle cookies for everyone at work.