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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. Christa says

    December 28, 2011 at 9:56 am

    Hand it to me!

    I made about 80% of the presents my fiance and I gave to family & friends this year! I even learned to sew 2 weeks ago JUST because I wanted to make some Pinterest-inspired Monogrammed Grainsack Pillow Covers. Now I think I’m a little addicted to the sewing machine — I went on to make 2 baby blankets, 3 more pillow covers, a set of 8 felt coasters, and a boxy zippered diaper clutch all over the last 2 weeks!

    Reply
  2. Jenna says

    December 28, 2011 at 9:57 am

    Hand it to me!

    I made chocolate chips cookies, campfire cookies, caramel corn, and chex mix for Christmas. Yum!

    Reply
  3. Monica Scott says

    December 28, 2011 at 9:58 am

    Hand it to me! I made a big prime rib dinner for Christmas Eve and a big Turkey and Ham dinner with all the fixins for Christmas. It was delicious, but man thats a alot of time in the kitchen.

    Reply
  4. Brooke says

    December 28, 2011 at 10:00 am

    HAND IT TO ME!

    I baked a bunc hof sweets for our Holiday party last night! Yummy!!

    Reply
  5. Casey D. says

    December 28, 2011 at 10:01 am

    HAND IT TO ME!

    Reply
  6. Tabitha@aintlifesweet says

    December 28, 2011 at 10:04 am

    HAND IT TO ME!

    I’ve made tons of homemade items inspired by pintrest… brown sugar scrubs, smores in a jar & hot cocoa mix in a jar. I love the simplicity, and nothing screams I love you like a homemade gift!!!

    Reply
  7. Mrs. Wonder says

    December 28, 2011 at 10:09 am

    hand it to me… I made three yarn wreaths, three coals and crocheted a hat for Christmas gifts.I also did cookie mixes in a jar. I want the same hat but I’m sick of looking at yarn!

    Reply
  8. becca says

    December 28, 2011 at 10:12 am

    hand it to me

    Reply
  9. Erin says

    December 28, 2011 at 10:16 am

    HAND IT TO ME – I made the usual batch of Christmas treats, but I’m also making an art piece with our wedding vows for my husband (we’re coming up on our 1st anniversary this January!)

    Reply
  10. Gretchen says

    December 28, 2011 at 10:16 am

    Hand it to me! I made the yummiest strawberry cheesecake!

    Reply
  11. Kat says

    December 28, 2011 at 10:17 am

    HAND IT TO ME!

    We recently hand made a kitchen table for two using an old, recycled, window pane!

    Reply
  12. Katie says

    December 28, 2011 at 10:18 am

    Hand it to ME!

    The best things I’ve made recently are an eggnog pound cake and reversible over-the-collar doggie bandanas for some family pets!

    Reply
  13. Jess says

    December 28, 2011 at 10:21 am

    HAND IT TO ME!

    I made homemade spiced apple butter this fall after we went apple picking and gave it away this weekend as holiday gifts.

    Reply
  14. LoquaciousLaura says

    December 28, 2011 at 10:21 am

    HAND IT TO ME!

    Right now it’s all about scarves. And socks. But soon I’d like to tackle sweaters as well!

    This entry brought to you by a knitted letter S :)

    Reply
  15. LisaOK says

    December 28, 2011 at 10:24 am

    Hand it to me!

    I made some pretty tasty dinners for my hubby recently–lasagna soup, taco pie, spaghetti with meat sauce,thai chicken with basil. Mmm!

    Reply
  16. Lindsay says

    December 28, 2011 at 10:26 am

    HAND IT TO ME!

    Reply
  17. Maura says

    December 28, 2011 at 10:26 am

    Hand it to me! Pine cones with glue and sparkles?? Awesome and so quick!

    Reply
  18. Vicki says

    December 28, 2011 at 10:30 am

    Hand it to me! I’ve been writing a children’s play. I’m hoping to have my first draft finished by the new year.

    Reply
  19. Kathleen W says

    December 28, 2011 at 10:33 am

    Hand it to me!!

    I went Pinterest crazy this Christmas and I’ve been more crafty/domestic than ever before in my life! I made photo ornaments for my parents & inlaws out of the tops and bottoms of spaghetti sauce cans. I made state-shaped ornaments for our tree (and the Dan Patrick tree) out of felt. I made scratch-off lotto tickets (instead of coupons) for my husband. I made red velvet white chocolate chip cookies. I made cornish game hen with apple stuffing. All from Pinterest!

    Reply
  20. Brooke says

    December 28, 2011 at 10:34 am

    Hand it to me!

    I’ve been baking/cooking up a storm this holiday so I can contribute to all the holiday festivities. So far my favorite has been a delectable blueberry breakfast cake. :)

    Reply
  21. Lisa says

    December 28, 2011 at 10:36 am

    Hand it to me!

    I turned a brand new tea towel I love into wall art!

    Reply
  22. Shanna says

    December 28, 2011 at 10:36 am

    Hand it to me!

    This Christmas we busted out the baking stone and tossed up some artisan pizzas on Christmas day. Plus a gift certificate from the husband from a local knitting shop has me fumbling with the knitting needles again to brush off my skills and go take a class to make him slippers.

    Reply
  23. Lizzy says

    December 28, 2011 at 10:38 am

    Hand it to me! Recently, I made Christmas cards by hand. My husband and I also decorated our own Christmas wrap. It might not have been the most beautiful wrap, but each present looked special. Thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  24. Deanne says

    December 28, 2011 at 10:39 am

    HAND IT TO ME!!

    My last DIY project was a yarn covered cardboard letter :)

    Reply
  25. Katherine says

    December 28, 2011 at 10:41 am

    HAND IT TO ME!

    I made handprint Christmas trees with my 2 yo daughter for the grandparents. They, of course, loved them! And she had a blast making them :)

    Reply
  26. marlene says

    December 28, 2011 at 10:42 am

    HAND IT TO ME! This Christmas I made fudge. Yum! Thanks for the chance to win all that cute loot!

    Reply
  27. Janet says

    December 28, 2011 at 10:46 am

    HAND IT TO ME!

    I made some homemade art for my brother’s Christmas/housewarming gift – a framed heart cutout of a map showcasing the hometowns of him and his girlfriend, as well as their new pad! So cute!

    Reply
  28. Mary says

    December 28, 2011 at 10:47 am

    Hand it to me!

    I try to add new hand-made Christmas ornaments to the collection each year. This year my daughter and I filled glass ornaments with beads, feathers and fake snow.

    Reply
  29. Hannah K says

    December 28, 2011 at 10:47 am

    HAND IT TO ME!

    I made homemade Vanilla Extract and lots of Christmas Cookies

    Reply
  30. Susan M. says

    December 28, 2011 at 10:48 am

    “HAND IT TO ME” I think the last thing I made was a birthday card for one of my friends.

    Reply
  31. jae says

    December 28, 2011 at 10:49 am

    HAND IT TO ME!

    Trying my hand at a new dish every week this yr.
    This week’s taste test was a chickpea dip. Yum.

    Reply
  32. Scotti says

    December 28, 2011 at 10:51 am

    Hand it to me!

    I had friends and their kids over for Hanukkah dinner and made yummy Beef Stroganoff. 5 kids under age 6 running around begging for gelt :)

    Reply
  33. ace reporter says

    December 28, 2011 at 10:51 am

    Glitter birds/cinnamon ornaments as gifts and for the tree.

    Reply
  34. Heidi says

    December 28, 2011 at 10:54 am

    HAND IT TO ME

    For holiday gifts and our dinner party, I made peanut butter truffles, fudge and gingerbread!

    Reply
  35. Anna says

    December 28, 2011 at 10:58 am

    HAND IT TO ME! I made homemade chai mix for gifts!

    Reply
  36. Meg B. says

    December 28, 2011 at 11:02 am

    HAND IT TO ME…

    I made cookies for Christmas. Hoping to paint a kitchen table and some stripes in my hallway this coming weekend!

    Reply
  37. Emily says

    December 28, 2011 at 11:03 am

    HAND IT TO ME!

    I bought a sewing machine a month ago so I could DIY a tree skirt I saw on Pinterest… 2 days after Christmas and 1 sewing related trip to the ER later I’m halfway done! All the trouble is just going to make me love it more I think :) Every DIY comes with a story they say…

    Reply
  38. Stephanie says

    December 28, 2011 at 11:03 am

    HAND IT TO ME!

    I baked five kinds of Christmas cookies — yum!!

    Reply
  39. Robyn R. says

    December 28, 2011 at 11:05 am

    “HAND IT TO ME!” I just used my hands to bake banana bread and wash the baby. Not at the same time! :)

    Reply
  40. Jessica says

    December 28, 2011 at 11:07 am

    Hand it to me!

    I did a lot of cooking for Christmas – more than I do most of the rest of the year combined… And some cute present wrapping.

    Reply
  41. Tiffany A. says

    December 28, 2011 at 11:08 am

    HAND IT TO ME… I made our entire Christmas dinner by myself! Well my husband helped with the chopping ;)

    Reply
  42. Katie says

    December 28, 2011 at 11:09 am

    “HAND IT TO ME” Does Pizza dough count? :D

    Reply
  43. Emily R says

    December 28, 2011 at 11:11 am

    Hand it to me!

    I made glitter pinecones!

    Reply
  44. Rachel says

    December 28, 2011 at 11:11 am

    HAND IT TO ME
    I homemade all of my gifts for Christmas this year! So fun!

    Reply
  45. Meghan says

    December 28, 2011 at 11:12 am

    HAND IT TO ME!!!
    I love making a new wreath every year with holiday ornaments, garland, or whatever I can get my hands on around the house. This year I strung together star shaped ornaments to make our door decor.

    Reply
  46. Ashley E says

    December 28, 2011 at 11:14 am

    HAND IT TO ME!

    I made Pioneer Woman’s cinnamon rolls. So good.

    Reply
  47. Angie says

    December 28, 2011 at 11:19 am

    Hand it to me…yep, I made dozens and dozens of cookies. Oh and homemade egg rolls and fried rice for Christmas eve. Yum! Those letters are lovely!

    Reply
  48. Amanda says

    December 28, 2011 at 11:21 am

    Hand it to me!

    I made quite a bit this year. I made personalized photo holders for each member of the family, cork initial boards and a snowball window cover.

    It’s been a crazy holiday.

    Reply
  49. Jamie H says

    December 28, 2011 at 11:24 am

    Hand it to me! I made stockings and a pair of slippers for my toddler.

    Reply
  50. krista g says

    December 28, 2011 at 11:24 am

    Hand it to me! I would like to think my xmas gifts were pretty nifty …a DIY project in itself!

    Reply
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