***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!***
Random.org has surprised us this week and selected a male winner for the first time in foreverrrrrrr (shocking, we know). His name is… Thomas (and he’s looking forward to time off this holiday season). Congrats dude! (Congrats buddy? Congrats fella? I dunno, I’m so used to saying “Congrats ladies” I’m kinda at a loss).
One of our favorite things to give are custom house portraits (we’ve actually purchased two for my parents in the last year – and even bought one for ourselves). So as we enter the giving-est time of the year, we figured it would be fitting to give one of you the gift of a house portrait too. We recently discovered Rebekka Seale’s too-charming-for-words illustrations (Sherry’s ridiculously smitten), so wrangling her for a giveaway was at the top of our holiday to-do list. Happily, Rebekka was game. So she’s here to offer up a gift certificate for a custom house portrait along with the winner’s choice of any art print from her Etsy shop. Feel free to keep them for yourself, or wrap ’em up and put them under the tree for someone else. Note: Rebekka’s all full on house portrait orders until after Christmas, which is why she’s doling out a gift card for one, which can be redeemed after the holidays.
- PRIZE: A gift certificate for a custom house portrait along with your choice of any art print (up to $17 in value) from Rebekka Seale
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “SEALE ME!” and tell us…
- BONUS QUESTION: … what are you most looking forward to giving this holiday season? Holiday cookies? The perfect sweater? Homemade crafts? Shearling dog boots (they actually make those)? Feel free to conceal the name of your recipient or talk in code, since we obviously don’t want you to give anything away too soon!
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, December 7th at 8pm EST or at 10,000 entries (whichever comes first)
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- PRIZE SHIPS: Anywhere in the world!
- DISCOUNT: Get 10% off on all orders placed through December 31, 2011 with the code YHL123
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winners 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 Rebekka Seale.
Kathy says
SEALE ME. Can’t wait to give a surprise gift to a family member for Christmas. I can’t say what or who because they read your blog. :)
Jenni says
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This weekend I went to a craft show sans the husband and found the awesome poster by a local artist that he has been smitten over. I bought it immediately (and actually caused a bit of a ruckus at that booth–three other people asked for it after me!) As for the giveaway-what a cool idea. I’ll need to get one for my gma!
meghan says
Seale me, homemade gifts (thanks pinterest).
Sally says
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I’ll be giving some map art (yay map art!) and some finds from a local craft fair (yay locally made!).
Andrea says
SEALE ME!… I am looking forward to all the socializing and quality time spent with friends and family. My favourite part of Christmas!! Plus, I’d be lying if I didn’t include shortbread. Starting the squats now.
Gina F says
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Thanks for the contest. Looking forward to Christmas with my 2 year old.
Ruth B. says
SEALE ME!! Looking forward to giving my children their gifts.
Kathy says
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I can’t wait to give a family member a surprise gift. Can’t say who or what because they read your blog, too!
Beth says
SEALE ME! I’m most looking forward to going home and being with my family after three months abroad – and seven and a half more months abroad after the holidays! Additionally, my brother and sister in law will be with us for the holidays this year after spending the last two years with my SIL’s side of the family. They just bought a house (also in VA!) and if I win I’ll be giving them the house portrait. PS – I’m new to your blog and love it!
Kelly @ Free Spirit Food says
Seale me! I love this art. Perfection !!!
Tiara Wasner says
“SEALE ME!” I decided to make gifts for everyone this year. I can’t wait.
Rebecca Armitage says
This would be SO perfect!!! My husband and I just bought our first house and this would wonderful to commemorate it with! This is our first Christmas married, and I have an extra special gift…I just found out I am pregnant! So I’ll be sticking the (cleaned off) pee stick in the hubs stocking for him to find Christmas morning. I can’t wait to see the look on his face!
Tracey says
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I’m most looking forward to spending time with my family!
Jamie says
“SEALE ME”…Looking forward to giving my mom and step-mom a necklace with a birthstone for each of the people in my families (mom, dad, kids, kids spouses, grandkids) etc.
Mallory says
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I am looking forward to a week of family vacation with my husband. No work and no school!
Vicki K says
SEALE ME! Looking forward to spending the day with the entire family!
jules says
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I bought my 94 year old Nanny a digital picture frame that I loaded with a ton of pictures of her family. She saw one at a family wedding and thought it was awesome “how many photos fit in one frame” Im really excited for her to open it!
Brooke Y says
SEALE ME!! I am most looking forward to giving my daughter a kids piano I found at a thrift store and painted pink to go in her new big girl room!
Jamie says
SEALE ME! I’m super excited for snow. Hoping for a white Christmas! :o)
Sherri says
SEALE ME! I’m looking forward to spending time with family.
Gillian says
seale me! Looking forward to our first Married christmas! and making an ornament to celebrate it!
Laura Roussy says
SEALE ME! I am looking forward to baking and giving away homemade bread :)
Marianne says
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I’m looking forward to giving my nieces some homemade alphabet memory and bingo games. They were lots of fun to make and because all the pieces are letters of the alphabet my sister can use them for lots of different learning activities.
Cici says
seale me! So far this year’s a toss-up between the stockings I’m making for my grandkids (and their parents), and the screaming monkey slingshots that will go inside them–and go home with them!
rachel says
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I am looking forward to friends and family getting together and relaxing for the weekend!
JaneS says
SEALE ME! I bought a beautiful handmade sugar and creamer on Etsy, http://www.etsy.com/transaction/54514799 that I know my mom is going to love. And there’s the cookies I bake for the neighbors, and a family tree I did for my son. I can’t wait. JaneS
Stephanie says
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I am most looking forward to giving gifts. I absolutely love to find just the right gift for people and seeing them open their gifts.
Niki says
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I’m most looking forward to a new year. I love Christmas but this year didn’t go as planned (never does) but I’m looking forward to hopefully getting everything off to a good start and finishing it that way as well. I actually made a list of goals (and a plan) so I’m ready for everything to start!
Courtney S. says
SEALE ME! I am most looking forward to just enjoying the holiday this year and not hosting any dinners or parties! Finally a year where I can go to other’s homes and not worry about cleaning the house, preparing a meal and the cleanup afterward. I am so excited to just relax and really enjoy the holiday and all it has to offer – all the while enjoying my last two months of “baking” our soon-to-be first child :)
Kristin says
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I got the hubs a Hall & Oates t-shirt after seeing the episode of Up All Night where he wears the Huey Lewis and The News shirt: it can appear ironic to other people, but I know he truly LOVES Hall & Oates. :)
Dawn says
Seale Me! I’m looking forward to giving the most awesome original owl necklace to my sister-in-law. It was one of those gifts that just screamed her name when I saw it! :)
Katie says
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I am simply looking forward to spending the holidays at home with my little family of three for the first time. At five months old my son is too little to understand christmas traditions, but I still am excited to see him on Christmas morning!
colette says
SEALE ME! These are really cute
Our church service & being with family
Jen says
SEALE ME! I’m looking forward to the moment my little guy realizes Santa won’t take away all of the old toys when he brings some new ones! (Not exactly a “what I’m giving” answer, but — I need to get to work on that part! ;) )
laura says
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Holding our new son, drinking egg nog, and enjoying our little family!
Amy S says
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I am looking forward to getting our 10 year old and 1 year old out skiing!
Kim K. says
Seale Me!! I am looking forward to spending some down time with my husband, four children and fur-baby, Piper. Love the kitchen so far – can’t wait to see the finished result!!
Carmel @ our fifth house says
Seale me! Gotta at least throw my name in the hat for this one! Love this giveaway!
Lin says
SEALE ME! Looking forward to seeing my newest grandniece…along with all the other nieces and nephews.
Tanya says
Seale me! I am looking forward to a lot of play time with the kiddos, more so than the regular 15 minutes a day we’ve been getting lately….
Monica Gerlach says
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I’m looking forward to the cold weather because it’s an excuse to buy coats for our greyhound!!
Jennie says
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I’m looking forward to being with extended family for Christmas for the first time in 4 years.
kristy says
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After this week, my work schedule slows way, way down. I’m looking forward to quality time with my family, and making goodies with our little ones :)
Carrie says
SEALE ME! I am looking forward to baking cookies this year.
Sarah says
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I can’t wait to give my 4-year-old cousin some super fun dress up clothes! She’s getting a flapper costume, a “groovy girl” costume, spider girl and a sparkly “country diva” costume. :)
Elisha says
SEALE ME! I’m most excited for spending the holiday with my In-Laws but most especially my husband who has been away for 6 months!
Dayla says
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Kristin says
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I’m looking forward to making my annual handprint ornaments for my mom & mother-in-law, made with my 3-year-old’s handprint. They always love them!
Tara Jane says
SEALE ME! I am looking forward to being home and just hangn’ with the fam.
Liz says
SEALE ME! Looking forward to giving my family the news that a new addition is on the way.