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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. SuziQ says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:26 am

    HAND IT TO ME!

    DIY?? Just moved in to a house built in 2000 and hasn’t been touch in 11 years. It had to have been the last house built before brass and oak were never used again. Painting, refinishing, installing, you name it. On top of moving in on December 1st, my 3 kids and I have been baking up a storm….it’s the way I was raised. Eat during the holidays like you may never eat again :) Seems as though we are both paining cabinets over this holiday season. I hope to be able to share my before and afters soon.

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  2. Melody says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:28 am

    HAND IT TO ME

    This year, I made my daughter a blanket for Christmas!

    Reply
  3. Mary T says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:28 am

    Hand it to me! I love handmade and made several things this year including salt scrubs and vanilla extract. I also started a tradition of making everyone in our family their own ornament for the tree every year. So far they’re embroidered and stuffed and hand-sewn, so let’s see if I can keep this up! Thanks for the opportunity!

    Reply
  4. Meghan says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:28 am

    HAND IT TO ME!
    I made an apron for my sister-in-law, and a handful of pinterest-inspired ornaments for another friend! (plus a few for my own tree!)

    Reply
  5. Dana says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:28 am

    Hand it to me!

    I made Pinterest art with my 18 month olds hand and feet prints for my mom and Mil for Christmas.

    Reply
  6. Rose says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:28 am

    HAND IT TO ME!
    I made picture rails and throw pillow covers for my living room. So fun.

    Reply
  7. Stacie says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:29 am

    HAND IT TO ME!
    I made ornaments out of molds of my pets’ paws (one for the cat and one for the dog)!

    Reply
  8. Erin Snapp says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:29 am

    “HAND IT TO ME”
    Things made with my own hands: This would be Our SubWay Signs for our Family For Christmas! Very proud of these word boards

    Reply
  9. Marie says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:29 am

    HAND IT TO ME

    I made paoched winter fruits in mulled wine and have them as gifts in gorgeous jars

    Reply
  10. Jen says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:29 am

    Hand it to me! I’ve made a cell phone cover with my new sewing machine

    Reply
  11. Michelle says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:30 am

    HAND IT TO ME! I bought a book to learn how to knit for the long car rides this holiday season. I am working on a scarf.

    Reply
  12. Kathy says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:30 am

    HAND IT TO ME! I made a Happy Holidays banner that my husband and I held up in our holiday card photo. After the “photo shoot”, I hung the banner in our dining room.

    Reply
  13. Kim says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:31 am

    Hand it to me!!!

    I made sugar and salt scrubs for friends!

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  14. Sarah says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:31 am

    HAND IT TO ME!

    I made a pretty pixel-ated watercolor painting, inspired by a painting on pinterest!

    Reply
  15. Melody G. says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:32 am

    Hand it to me!
    Last Christmas we ripped the large plastic gift bag my stepmom uses for those hard to wrap large gifts. So, I bought a Christmas tablecloth (half price at Target after Christmas), added a pocket for a drawstring on top, folded it in half and sewed up the two sides. Now she has a sturdier, washable gift bag she can use every year!

    Reply
  16. Bibiana says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:32 am

    HAND IT TO ME!! I built a stunning closet system all by myself!

    Reply
  17. michelle says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:32 am

    Hand it to me!

    I made a side dish for our family’s Christmas Eve party. :)

    Reply
  18. Michele says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:32 am

    HAND IT TO ME!

    I made a fabric basket for a friend and some homemade snow globes, and some yummy cinnamon bread for us!

    Reply
  19. Bethany says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:32 am

    HAND IT TO ME!

    I made a rib roast with fancy sauce for Christmas dinner!

    Reply
  20. Heather B. says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:32 am

    HAND IT TO ME!

    On Christmas Eve, my husband and I made peanut butter chocolate balls (buckeyes), soft ginger cookies, and homemade vegan cinnamon rolls for Christmas Day…YUM!

    Reply
  21. Andrea S says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:32 am

    Hand it to me!

    I made several felt ornaments for our Christmas tree this year so that our 13 month old couldn’t break any if her curiosity got the better of her!

    Reply
  22. Nicole says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:33 am

    HAND IT TO ME!

    Let’s see… I made tons of Christmas cookies this year, and have been working on putting together our nursery for our daughter who will arrive in 2 months!

    Reply
  23. Jeannie says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:33 am

    HAND IT TO ME! I made some quiches last week for 2 separate potlucks.

    Reply
  24. Heather S. says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:34 am

    HAND IT TO ME!!!

    Reply
  25. Emily says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:34 am

    Even though it seems impossible to win this fun giveaway, I’ve gotta’ try.

    So HAND IT TO ME!

    Found some fun things at Goodwill to add to my collection of Christmas decor (like a cool red lantern!).

    Reply
  26. cheep3r5 says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:34 am

    HAND IT TO ME! I made my library more organized. Does that count?

    Reply
  27. Andrea L. says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:35 am

    “HAND IT TO ME” – this year I made 16-17 different types of cookies to give as gifts…I’m exhausted!

    Reply
  28. Shelley says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:35 am

    HAND IT TO ME! I made the majority of my daughter’s Christmas gifts and all of my family’s and friend’s gifts this year. Everything turned out well, but I’m wiped :D

    Reply
  29. Anabelle says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:35 am

    HAND IT TO ME!

    Reply
  30. Erin Ohio says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:36 am

    HAND IT TO ME!

    I did some holiday crafts this year (all the night before Christmas Eve) including a Christmas card holding frame, some faux snow frosted wine bottles, a wreath and a framed pin map for my hallway!

    Reply
  31. Julianna says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:36 am

    Hand it to me!
    I made ruffled tiered aprons for my nieces for Christmas in their favorite colors…now to do some baking with them :)

    Reply
  32. Kathleen says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:36 am

    Hand it to me! I made fudge, toffee and other yummies for Christmas dinner.

    Reply
  33. Tara says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:36 am

    HAND IT TO ME!!!

    I had bought myself a too-expensive I could really not afford it stand mixer for Christmas. so I baked. I made homemade buttercream, from scratch cupcakes and bacon chocolate-chip cookies for the boyfriend!!

    Reply
  34. Rachel says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:36 am

    HAND IT TO ME!

    I had intentions to make more things by hand, but alas, time just flies by! I did make a family favorite – Swedish Kringler. I think it’s known as Danish Kringler as well – delicious almond crusty/puff pastry with an almond glaze drizzled on top. So good!

    Reply
  35. Christine says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:37 am

    HAND IT TO ME!

    These little hands of mine made brunch for my entire family on Christmas morning!

    Reply
  36. Courtney S. says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:37 am

    HAND IT TO ME! I finally made the Oreo Truffles I have read so much about this holiday season and they were a hit! YUMMY :)

    Reply
  37. Sara T says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:37 am

    HAND IT TO ME!

    I have jumped on the pinterest bandwagon, and am actually making a lot of the crafts I pin! My cousin and I always do crafts on Christmas day between meals, and I made little felt four leaf clovers and flowers from pinterest ideas, and yesterday my friend and I went to the paint your own pottery place where I mimicked a design I’d seen on interest onto a travel mug.

    Reply
  38. Kathy says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:38 am

    HAND IT TO ME! I made tortilla wraps, deviled eggs and spicy shrimp for our Christmas eve appetizer party.

    Reply
  39. Suzy says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:38 am

    HAND IT TO ME! I made a veggie tree for the christmas eve party this year. Used a styrofone cone from Michaels and about a million toothpicks- but it was gorgeous!!

    Reply
  40. Jamila says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:39 am

    Hand it to me! I made a giant veggie lasagna for family dinner on Christmas day — turned out great! :)

    Reply
  41. Kristin says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:39 am

    Hand it to me!!

    Is it cheesy to say I baby? Haha.. expecting our first!

    Reply
  42. Kelsey B. says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:39 am

    HAND IT TO ME!

    I made peppermint truffles as little treats for my coworkers and family. Super easy & festive!

    Reply
  43. Amy says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:39 am

    Hand it to me! :)

    I made a little peppermint tree with a styrofoam cone, peppermints, a candle stick from the thirft store, hot glue and some pretty ribbon! Most of my christmas decorations are homemade, I love it!

    Reply
  44. Tori W says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:39 am

    HAND IT TO ME!! I made a birdnest necklace- wire and beads- super easy and turned out great!

    Reply
  45. sarah says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:39 am

    HAND IT TO ME (please!)!
    This year I made an advent stocking calendar – I took 24 mini stockings from Michaels, hand stitched the numbers 1-24 on each one, and hung them from a red polka-dotted ribbon with mini clothespins. Each day had a tiny treat for each of my three boys in it. I made an identical one and sent it filled with treats to my nieces and nephew in another state. Next year, both of our families plan to fill the stockings and then swap them – the treats will be a surprise to everyone!

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  46. Jennifer W says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:40 am

    Hand it to me! I made my Mom’s Christmas gift; a painted canvas with wooden letters that said “It is well with my soul.”

    Reply
  47. cmm says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:40 am

    HAND IT TO ME!

    I made dala horse ornaments. And lots of good food. And sour cream coffee cake and way too many cookies and Christmas treats!

    Happy New Year!

    Reply
  48. Chase says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:40 am

    HAND IT TO ME!
    I haven’t made anything recently…I’m resting up to tackle painting our bedroom. Buying the paint today:)

    Reply
  49. Ms. Stork says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:41 am

    Hand It To Me

    I made banana bread for our office Christmas party. I was atempting to make Christmas gifts for the grandparents from the girls but we were all sick so that will have to wait till after the holiday.

    Reply
  50. Angela says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:41 am

    HAND IT TO ME! Lots of cooking over the holidays

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