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Young House Love » Giveaways » Fab Freebie: Gotta Hand It To You

| By John Petersik | December 26, 2011 | 4,150 Comments

Fab Freebie: Gotta Hand It To You

***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.

  Handmade Giveaway 2

  • 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.

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Comments

  1. Avatar for KristenKristen says

    December 26, 2011 at 8:53 am

    HAND IT TO ME!

    As part of my secret santa gift at work, I made my partner a homemade bookmark because she loves to read. I also decided to make her a gift basket of all of my personal favorite drawing supplies because I knew she loves to draw and needed new things. So, although it’s not quite all made with my hands, I did opt out of the easy gift card option, so that felt good.

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  2. Avatar for RloeRloe says

    December 26, 2011 at 8:56 am

    HAND IT TO ME!

    I made a kitty-cat patterned apron for my 5 year old niece and lots and lots of Christmas cookies!

    Reply
  3. Avatar for kimkim says

    December 26, 2011 at 8:56 am

    HAND IT TO ME!! (sounds so greedy…)

    DIY, hmmm, I made a pumpkin spice cake…

    Reply
    • Avatar for jolenejolene says

      December 26, 2011 at 1:26 pm

      Whenever I’m at my parents’ house I do all the cooking amd baking! I’ve done quite a bit the past free days!

    • Avatar for Tiffany C.Tiffany C. says

      December 27, 2011 at 10:03 am

      Hand it to me!

      This year I made homemade granola, chocolate covered pretzels rolled in a variety of gourmet nuts and dried fruits, and my husband made me a bookshelf for Christmas out of recycled wood!

  4. Avatar for Joy TodJoy Tod says

    December 26, 2011 at 8:57 am

    HAND IT TO ME

    For the Holidays this year I made everyone in my immediate family some homemade. This included a crocheted snowman, Dr. Who Beanie, Lord of the Rings Beanie and scarf, Owl Hat, Dog Bandanna, and gloves. :)

    Reply
    • Avatar for EmilyEmily says

      December 26, 2011 at 11:49 am

      HAND IT TO ME!

      On Friday night, we made homemade cinnamon sugared almonds for the stockings! They were awesome!

  5. Avatar for LoisLois says

    December 26, 2011 at 8:58 am

    HAND IT TO ME! I made a quilt for each of my 2 adult daughters just like Sherry made for Clara! I used fabric that I had made dresses out of when they were younger. They loved them!

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  6. Avatar for CristyCristy says

    December 26, 2011 at 8:58 am

    Hand it to me!

    I made my daughters skirts to wear to Mass on Christmas morning… they turned out pretty well, although one kept riding up in the back a bit (is it bad to say that your very skinny 6 year old daughter has a bubble butt?). =O

    Honestly, this is such a fun giveaway!!! I could use some fabulous prints for our house!!! And as a teacher, the alphabet ornaments would be so fun to use at school on a little tree in my room. Thanks for the chance to win such cute loot!

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  7. Avatar for aliali says

    December 26, 2011 at 8:58 am

    HAND IT TO ME!
    I didn’t get to make as much as I wanted, but this week I’ll be off with the kids a few days and we’ll tackle a few fun crafts together!

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  8. Avatar for JenJen says

    December 26, 2011 at 8:59 am

    Hand it to me!
    I made my mother and MIL both canvases for Christmas using the kiddos handprints as the Christmas tree leaves and thumbprints as the shiny red ornaments. Turned out soooo cute!

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  9. Avatar for Debbie ChristensenDebbie Christensen says

    December 26, 2011 at 8:59 am

    HAND IT TO ME!

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  10. Avatar for AmandaAmanda says

    December 26, 2011 at 8:59 am

    Hand it to me! Yesterday I made Christmas dinner for 11 people. Im very proud to say are no burns or cuts on these hands!

    Reply
  11. Avatar for WaniWani says

    December 26, 2011 at 9:00 am

    HAND IT TO ME! I did several handmade gifts this year. I made a piece of silhouette art, embellished some handbags, made a dress for my DD, and of course there was lots of baking of treats! ;-)

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  12. Avatar for LauraLaura says

    December 26, 2011 at 9:00 am

    HAND IT TO ME

    I just made my own version of Starbucks’s cranberry bliss bars…they were a huge hit!

    Reply
  13. Avatar for KristinKristin says

    December 26, 2011 at 9:00 am

    Hand it to me

    Pioneer woman’s cinnamon rolls as our family’s neighbor gift. Yum!

    Reply
  14. Avatar for JenniferJennifer says

    December 26, 2011 at 9:00 am

    Hand it to me!

    I made my own ornament wreath! Have loved them for years, and finally tackled one this year.

    Reply
  15. Avatar for MelissaMelissa says

    December 26, 2011 at 9:00 am

    HAND IT TO ME!

    I’ve made a lot of things this holiday season – mostly sewn things and baked goods. I made quilts, including two quilted growth charts (thanks pinterest) and tons of sewn ornaments and other gifts to give away at Christmas and after.

    Reply
  16. Avatar for Jackie SmithJackie Smith says

    December 26, 2011 at 9:00 am

    HAND IT TO ME!

    we painted pottery for the grandmas this year..so fun!

    Reply
  17. Avatar for DanielleDanielle says

    December 26, 2011 at 9:00 am

    Hand it to me!
    I made the super easy ornament wreath this Christmas, along with lots of cookies!

    Reply
  18. Avatar for CallieCallie says

    December 26, 2011 at 9:01 am

    Hand it to me!

    I made diabetes (sugar free) cookies for Gammy this year.

    Reply
  19. Avatar for AnnelieseAnneliese says

    December 26, 2011 at 9:01 am

    Hand it to me! I made Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas brunch with my own two hands. It was yummy, too!

    Reply
  20. Avatar for JennJenn says

    December 26, 2011 at 9:01 am

    Hand it to me.

    Made a few “trees” using styrofoam cones and various toppers (felt, berries, etc.)

    Reply
  21. Avatar for AmandaAmanda says

    December 26, 2011 at 9:01 am

    HAND IT TO ME!

    This Chritmas, I was in charge of desserts. Chocolate covers marshmallows, peanut butter blossoms, fudge, mint oreo truffles, s’mores cookie bars…….I was one tired girl! But what a tasty end to our festivities!

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  22. Avatar for KristiKristi says

    December 26, 2011 at 9:01 am

    HAND IT TO ME!

    This year, I made some ornaments for my mom and both my mom,sister and girlfriend receieved homemade pajama pants. I had fun making all of them but yikes! It was a LOT of work and late nights! Darn procrastination….

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  23. Avatar for Tracy HTracy H says

    December 26, 2011 at 9:01 am

    HAND IT TO ME!

    I made laundry soap and then made a vinyl label for it and mod podged some pretty paper on top to cover the old label on the bin I recycled.

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  24. Avatar for HeatherLHeatherL says

    December 26, 2011 at 9:02 am

    HAND IT TO ME!

    I made some tree ornaments with my kids this holiday season!

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  25. Avatar for janajana says

    December 26, 2011 at 9:02 am

    “HAND IT TO ME!” We go into major cookie-baking mode around here over the holidays. Also, I sat the kids down to make pommander balls with apples, oranges, whole cloves and pretty ribbons to give to their aunts. I have been secretly photographing family & friends pets and then cutting out silhouettes(sp?)to frame in my stockpile of Ribba frames. They’ve been a huge hit and fun to do.

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  26. Avatar for Rebecca McKinnonRebecca McKinnon says

    December 26, 2011 at 9:02 am

    Hand it to me!!! :) Recently I DIY’ed chalkboard wine glasses for a hostess gift. She loved them!

    Reply
  27. Avatar for missymissy says

    December 26, 2011 at 9:02 am

    Hand It To ME! I need to hem my son’s bathrobe that is too long, does that count? Our recent mini kitchen reno included changing the paint color, which means a lot more painting to coordinate our open floor plan, so I plan on starting the dining room (now 2nd t.v. room) today. Happy Holidays!

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  28. Avatar for kristinkristin says

    December 26, 2011 at 9:02 am

    HAND IT TO ME

    Most recently, I made four batches of sweet potato casserole for various holiday parties… I guess it’s becoming my specialty! :)

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  29. Avatar for MeganMegan says

    December 26, 2011 at 9:02 am

    Hand it to me!
    This Christmas wouldn’t be complete with out helping my husband’s grandmother make 40 Swedish Tea Rings from scratch! Delicious!

    Reply
  30. Avatar for AnnAnn says

    December 26, 2011 at 9:02 am

    HAND IT TO ME! I made my brother-in-law a knit scarf as a Christmas gift. Also made lots of holiday cookies this year.

    Reply
  31. Avatar for AudreyAudrey says

    December 26, 2011 at 9:03 am

    Hand it to me!

    Reply
  32. Avatar for brendabrenda says

    December 26, 2011 at 9:03 am

    HAND IT TO ME
    i made polymer animals in the fashion of http://www.joojoo.me/search/label/polymer%20clay they are wicked cute.

    Reply
  33. Avatar for KatieKatie says

    December 26, 2011 at 9:03 am

    HAND IT TO ME!!

    Cookies and little holiday crafts for kids (at school and my nieces). Next on the list are some decor for the nursery before our baby boy gets here in March!! :)

    Reply
  34. Avatar for rebeccarebecca says

    December 26, 2011 at 9:04 am

    Hand it to me!
    I made some cloth baby wipes for my soon-to-be here little one!

    Reply
  35. Avatar for MichaelaMichaela says

    December 26, 2011 at 9:04 am

    Hand it to me! I am crocheting myself a nice big blanket after years of making blankets for others.

    Reply
  36. Avatar for Sarah S.Sarah S. says

    December 26, 2011 at 9:04 am

    HAND IT TO ME!

    I made a pumpkin roll for my boyfriend’s family after my mom taught me her recipe at Thanksgiving. It doesn’t look great, but it still tastes pretty good!

    Reply
  37. Avatar for EdithEdith says

    December 26, 2011 at 9:04 am

    Hand it to me … stitched a beautiful wedding folk art counted cross stitch for me daughter and her hubby <3

    Reply
  38. Avatar for Leslie AnnLeslie Ann says

    December 26, 2011 at 9:04 am

    HAND IT TO ME!

    COOKIES! Lots and lots of cookies.

    Reply
  39. Avatar for HillaryHillary says

    December 26, 2011 at 9:04 am

    Hand it to me!

    I made Nutella and peanut butter no bake cookies. They were a sugar coma come to life!

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  40. Avatar for IsaacIsaac says

    December 26, 2011 at 9:05 am

    HAND IT TO ME!

    Reply
  41. Avatar for Stacey PinneyStacey Pinney says

    December 26, 2011 at 9:05 am

    HAND IT TO ME

    I made zipper bags for my 7yr old niece and 2 1/2yr old nephew for their girly things/race cars, etc… and a fleece blanket for my nephew to curl up in. And I made chocolate covered pretzel rods, peppermint bark, “Christmas tree brownies,” (pinterest inspired), chocolate chip/m&m cookies, and bite size apple pies (also pinterest inspired). whew, just typing all that made me tired! :)

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  42. Avatar for LaurenLauren says

    December 26, 2011 at 9:05 am

    HAND IT TO ME! I made piles of cookies this holiday season!

    Reply
  43. Avatar for AmyAmy says

    December 26, 2011 at 9:06 am

    Hand it to me! I’m working on a pendant flag banner that says Happy Birthday. My daughter turns 1 on Feb. 10th, so I need to finish it by then. It’s only my 3rd sewing project so hopefully I don’t mess it up! I’m having fun with it, though. :)

    Reply
  44. Avatar for SheilaSheila says

    December 26, 2011 at 9:06 am

    Hand It to me! I made some cookies!

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  45. Avatar for DiannaDianna says

    December 26, 2011 at 9:06 am

    Hand it to me! I made our usual corn casserole, beloved of church potlucks and holiday dinners every where.

    Reply
  46. Avatar for Stephanie MontesStephanie Montes says

    December 26, 2011 at 9:07 am

    HAND IT TO ME!

    I made crayon rolls for the kids. I love making things by hand.

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  47. Avatar for Sarah W.Sarah W. says

    December 26, 2011 at 9:07 am

    HAND IT TO ME!
    I made a pine cone wreath for my front door. Happy Boxing Day!

    Reply
  48. Avatar for JennaJenna says

    December 26, 2011 at 9:07 am

    HAND IT TO ME! This Christmas I made a whole slew of ornaments for our second tree. You can check them out at the bottom of this post.

    http://thewhipps.blogspot.com/2011/12/12-days-of-christmas-cardboard.html

    Merry Christmas!

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  49. Avatar for GinnyGinny says

    December 26, 2011 at 9:07 am

    Hand it to me!

    I made homemade cinnamon rolls for our Christmas morning breakfast. We’re enjoying the leftover ones today!

    Reply
    • Avatar for MeghanMeghan says

      December 26, 2011 at 11:04 pm

      Hand it to me!

      I made a big felt wreath for my house! I cut out 330 felt circles and also made small felt wreath for my closest friend here in VA.

  50. Avatar for AmandaAmanda says

    December 26, 2011 at 9:07 am

    HAND IT TO ME

    Pies and the holiday dinner. Everything taste better from scratch. Except for pie crust. Making that from scratch is just crazy talk.

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    • Avatar for Devon @ Green House, Good LifeDevon @ Green House, Good Life says

      December 26, 2011 at 10:01 am

      Amanda — if you have a Cuisinart, it’s really easy to make pie dough from the recipe that comes with it — it does all of the chopping of the butter and all of the mixing; the hardest part is getting the dough out without slicing a finger on the blade (a rite of passage, I’m afraid).

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