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Young House Love » Giveaways » Fab Freebie: We’ve Got An Announcement

| By John Petersik | July 26, 2010 | 1,975 Comments

Fab Freebie: We’ve Got An Announcement

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries***

Here’s our announcement: people are awesome! We’re still amazed by all of the congrats, love, and generosity that have been flung our way since Clara’s birth. Seriously, we just can’t say “thank you” enough. But perhaps this week’s giveaway counts as one way that we’re showing our gratitude… by paying it forward a bit for you guys at home.

See, we hadn’t really ever planned to do formal birth announcements for Clara. But then our email buddy Mollie from The Paper Cafe (who we befriended way-back-when during this address stamper giveaway) insisted that we accept her baby gift to us: complimentary announcements from her vendor Take Note! Designs. We happily accepted on the condition that she (and Sarah from Take Note!) do another giveaway with us so our readers could share in the freebie fun… and thus today’s freebie was born. Which is awesome because, well, the designs are awesome.

Take Note Designs Collage

So one of you is gonna win $100 towards any order from Take Note! Designs (plus everyone else will be scoring a discount on Thursday!). Even if you don’t have a baby to announce, you could grab a Benjamin’s worth of invitations, thank you notes, holiday cards, or other greetings. And if you’re anything like us, you’ll have a rough time picking out just one design.

Take Note Other Designs

We finally did manage to agree on a design for our big Clara announcement, and here’s how it all turned out (thanks again to our friend Dana Duncan for taking such a sweet picture of our then one-week-old little girl).

Take Note Clara's Announcem

Now for this week’s full entry details:

  • PRIZE: $100 towards anything from Take Note! Designs courtesy of Sarah at Take Note! and Mollie at The Paper Cafe.
  • TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!” and…
  • BONUS QUESTION: … complete that phrase with any statement you’d like to make. Do you want to proclaim your love for someone to the world? Do you have a secret that’s just burning to be blurted out? Or maybe a baby, graduation, promotion, move, or engagement to announce?
  • GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, July 28th at 8pm EST
  • NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
  • PRIZE SHIPS: The 50 United States and Canada
  • USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winner will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday. Good luck!

See our Giveaway FAQs page for more info. Pics from The Paper Cafe and Take Note! Designs.

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Comments

  1. Leeanne Seely says

    July 28, 2010 at 11:25 am

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUCEMENT…and an almost 5 month old…best thing ever!

    Reply
  2. Melissa says

    July 28, 2010 at 11:26 am

    I’ve got an announcement! Our baby due in October…would love to send out some beautiful cards :-)

    Reply
  3. Bri B says

    July 28, 2010 at 11:30 am

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!!! Our amazing baby girl was born on May 5th, 2010! :)

    Reply
  4. Kat says

    July 28, 2010 at 11:33 am

    I’ve got an announcement!!! We could have a baby in two weeks!!! :)

    Reply
  5. Lisa says

    July 28, 2010 at 11:41 am

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!

    We are expecting a little girl in November!

    Reply
  6. Megan says

    July 28, 2010 at 11:49 am

    I’ve got an announcement…Cole William arrived 2 weeks early!

    Reply
  7. Teresa says

    July 28, 2010 at 11:50 am

    “I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!” that our baby will be born in the next week or so!!! :)

    Reply
  8. Tracy says

    July 28, 2010 at 11:51 am

    IVE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT…our son is only 2 months old and I can’t wait to have more babies!!! =)

    Reply
  9. Chris says

    July 28, 2010 at 11:53 am

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! I’ve paid off my small business loan!

    Reply
  10. Melanie says

    July 28, 2010 at 12:00 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUCEMENT! The hubs and I are expecting our first baby, a boy, in December!

    Reply
  11. Penny says

    July 28, 2010 at 12:00 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!

    Reply
  12. JuratBernard says

    July 28, 2010 at 12:04 pm

    !!!I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
    hubby and i are celebrating our 8 year anniversary on monday! thanks for offering the freebie! blessings.

    Reply
  13. Kristin says

    July 28, 2010 at 12:06 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT… I bought my first house last Friday. (And I’m painting the entire thing. I’m tired.)

    Reply
  14. Jessica says

    July 28, 2010 at 12:26 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!! My husband and I are finally DEBT FREE!! And thanks to this blog, we’ve got plenty of ideas of how to update our house while saving major moolah :)

    Reply
  15. Jacqueline says

    July 28, 2010 at 12:31 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT…I just received my graduate certificate in Public Sector Financial Management! But, no, I wouldn’t waste paper on braying about my accomplishment. If I win, I’d use the ‘freebie’ to send fantastic Christmas cards to my friends and family. They’d be so surprised to receive something on time, since I often send New Year’s greeting cards.

    Reply
  16. Kristen says

    July 28, 2010 at 12:37 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUCEMENT – I’m having a baby boy in 6 weeks and would love to send out these cards!

    Reply
  17. Jess says

    July 28, 2010 at 12:40 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT…we finally finished landscaping our backyard! We love the space and can’t wait to use it for years to come!

    Reply
  18. Lisa says

    July 28, 2010 at 12:43 pm

    I’ve got an announcement! We’ve already sent baby announcements from Simply Put by Ashley Woodman for our son, who arrived June 15, but we will need holiday cards in a few short months…

    Reply
  19. Megan says

    July 28, 2010 at 12:46 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!…My husband and I are throwing a “new parent” party for all of our friends who recently had babies!

    Reply
  20. Amy says

    July 28, 2010 at 12:48 pm

    I’ve got an announcement… We just found out that we’re 6 weeks pregnant! Would LOVE to use the cards for Christmas cards or baby announcements!

    Reply
  21. Christina C says

    July 28, 2010 at 12:50 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!

    My first baby’s due date is in 3 days!!!

    Reply
  22. Heather Muse says

    July 28, 2010 at 12:55 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!… well, really I don’t have an announcement, but I could use some super sweet holiday cards this year! Love, love, love!”

    Reply
  23. laura says

    July 28, 2010 at 1:03 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! I’m STILL working on a PhD!

    Reply
  24. hyzen says

    July 28, 2010 at 1:12 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! We’re having a baby in a few months, and we totally need some of these awesome announcements!

    Reply
  25. Sarah says

    July 28, 2010 at 1:17 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! Baby is due in a few months =)

    Reply
  26. Cecily T says

    July 28, 2010 at 1:18 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!

    Our baby boy was born on the 4th of July!

    Reply
  27. Sarah says

    July 28, 2010 at 1:20 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! Moving soon!

    Reply
  28. Jenn says

    July 28, 2010 at 1:25 pm

    I’ve got an annoucement! but I can’t tell anyone just yet.

    Reply
  29. sherryl says

    July 28, 2010 at 1:36 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!

    I’m still head over heels for my love, Kevin, and excited for our 8th anniversary next month!

    Reply
  30. Addy says

    July 28, 2010 at 1:39 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! Baby Violet is due arrive in Oct 2010!

    Reply
  31. Holly says

    July 28, 2010 at 1:43 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! We are expecting our baby boy to arrive by planned c-section a week from tomorrow!!!

    Reply
  32. Betsy says

    July 28, 2010 at 2:15 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! We are NOT expecting!! (apparently something random happened on Facebook that implied that we were and the questions will not stop!)

    BUT, this would be an awesome gift for my cousin who is expecting!

    Reply
  33. celene says

    July 28, 2010 at 2:20 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!! Not sure yet :-)

    Reply
  34. Pam says

    July 28, 2010 at 2:21 pm

    “I’ve got an announcement! We just bought a new house!”

    Reply
  35. Kakhi wakefield says

    July 28, 2010 at 2:33 pm

    I’ve got an Announcement! It’s twins! The ultrasound technician said, “I’ve got a good heartbeat, No, I’ve got TWO good heartbeats.” My legs started shaking and my husband’s smile just got bigger. We are so excited and will use the freebie to announce their birth. Thanks for the opportunity.

    Reply
  36. Paul says

    July 28, 2010 at 2:49 pm

    I’ve got an announcement!

    First baby on the way.

    Reply
  37. Angleicka says

    July 28, 2010 at 2:56 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! I would LOVE to be able to announce the finalization of our 2 adoptions… here’s to hoping they’ll be final soon!

    Reply
  38. Lorie Smith says

    July 28, 2010 at 3:06 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! My beautiful 7 year old FINALLY lost her front tooth last night, it’s been hanging on for 2 long, rather ugly weeks…The tooth fairy was so glad to stop by our house last night! :)

    Reply
  39. Carol H. says

    July 28, 2010 at 3:11 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!” and… we’ve moved.

    Reply
  40. Amy says

    July 28, 2010 at 3:20 pm

    I’ve got an announcement! I DIY’d our patio table all by myself! :)

    Reply
  41. Lorraine says

    July 28, 2010 at 3:38 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! We got to welcome a beautiful baby boy on July 25th 2010

    Reply
  42. Natalie says

    July 28, 2010 at 3:43 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!… our first baby is due on 12/5 and we just found out we’re having a GIRL! So glad you guys are on BabyCenter now. Can’t wait to hear more about life with newborn! These would be great birth announcements/christmas cards for us this year! Really hoping I’m the lucky number!

    Reply
  43. Shell says

    July 28, 2010 at 3:43 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! I just bought a new house, so I’ve moved too.

    Reply
  44. Heather Lesli says

    July 28, 2010 at 3:45 pm

    I’ve got an announcement! Thanks to the YHL blog, I’m super excited to get started on the first DIY projects for our home!

    Reply
  45. Amy K. says

    July 28, 2010 at 3:49 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! – Happy 4th Anniversary to my hubs next week!

    Reply
  46. Rachel T. says

    July 28, 2010 at 3:51 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! Our baby is due March 25th!

    Reply
  47. PawleysIslandPosh says

    July 28, 2010 at 4:11 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT…I HAD A BABYGIRL ON MONDAY JULY 26th!!!

    Reply
  48. Kerum says

    July 28, 2010 at 4:11 pm

    I’ve got an announcement!!! Our 18 month old is officially DONE with pacifiers…just in time to add our third boy in September!

    Reply
  49. Amy says

    July 28, 2010 at 4:14 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT

    I don’t know if it is an announcement or a confession…my last and final child was born 3 months ago and I haven’t sent any announcements. Poor baby, neglected already…

    Reply
  50. Shannon says

    July 28, 2010 at 4:24 pm

    I’ve got an announcement, my baby boy is 3 weeks old and we’ve just moved into a new house!

    Reply
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