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Young House Love » Giveaways » Fab Freebie: Home Sweet Illustrated Home

| By John Petersik | December 5, 2011 | 4,796 Comments

Fab Freebie: Home Sweet Illustrated Home

***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.

Rebekka Seal House Portrait

  • 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.

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Comments

  1. Carolyn says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    SEALE ME!

    Looking forward to spending time with my DH and furry child this Christmas!

    Reply
  2. Jim says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    SEALE ME!

    My wife and I are giving each other a den/great room makeover for Christmas. Paint, new lighting, picture moulding and possibly even a new fireplace surround. It definitely won’t be completed before Christmas but I know it will be the favorite once complete.

    Reply
  3. maria g says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    Seale Me!! These paintings are so cute! I am looking forward to giving the best Christmas we can to our 1 year old girl.

    Reply
  4. Mary says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    SEALE ME!!!

    Im looking forward to decorating and baking holiday goodies!

    Reply
  5. Rachel says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    SEALE ME!! I’m looking forward to spending time with my family this Christmas..we finally moved back into the state after grad school! yay!

    Reply
  6. Katie Heitgerd says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    SEALE ME! I’m looking forward to Christmas morning at my parents’ house. Even though we’re all in our 20s, they still keep all of our childhood traditions alive. So much fun to be a kid for the day!

    Reply
  7. laura says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    SEALE ME! I am most looking forward to giving my 2 year old son, Ryder his wooden train set…can’t wait to see the look on his face! :)

    Reply
  8. Alaina says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    Seale Me! I can’t wait for my first Christmas with our baby, it gives a whole new meaning to the enjoyment of the holiday season.

    Reply
  9. Sara C. says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    SEALE ME!

    I’ve been shopping for a few weeks (months) now and I really think I’ve got the “perfect” present for everyone on the list. I can’t wait to see their faces!

    Reply
  10. Kate F. says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    Seale Me! :) I am so looking forward to giving my sister a custom-painted rocking chair for their new baby. It is so cute!

    Reply
  11. Caryn says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    SEALE ME! I’m most looking forward to spending the first Christmas in our ‘new’ 1970 ranch home! And having a blast decorating like I never had room to do before.

    Reply
  12. Cassie says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    SEALE ME! I am looking forward to giving my sister a Roku so she can stream Netflix at her apartment. Who wouldn’t want the joy of Netflix for the holidays?

    Reply
  13. Katie says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    SEALE ME!!!

    I’m looking forward to my kids being off from school to be home with me.

    Reply
  14. Sally G says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    SEALE ME! I’m looking forward to time with family.

    Reply
  15. Arden says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    SEALE ME! Christmas lights filling the house is one of my all time favorite things!

    Reply
  16. Britney says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    SEALE ME!

    I made a couple dozen mini-snow globes just like the ones at anthropologie and I’m looking forward to giving those as gifts to a bunch of family and friends.

    Reply
  17. Pam says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:03 pm

    “SEALE ME!”
    I’m looking forward to giving gifts to my nieces.

    Reply
  18. Jennifer Farley says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:03 pm

    “SEALE ME!” – Our family is coming to our house this year! I am so excited to be with family and not have to travel.

    Reply
  19. Courtney says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:03 pm

    SEALE ME!

    I just can’t wait for some time off with the hubs!

    Reply
  20. Alisa says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:03 pm

    SEALE ME!

    My mom lives a ways away so she doesn’t get to see me and my kids often at all, so I’m must looking forward to sending her a photobook featuring her grandkids that will journal what they’ve been up to this year.

    Reply
  21. Marilee says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:03 pm

    SEALE ME!
    My daughter is just almost 2, so this will be the first year where the “Magic of Christmas” starts to come alive for her. Santa is bringing her an adorable vintage looking play kitchen so I can’t wait to start “cooking” with her!

    Reply
  22. Jen says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:03 pm

    SEALE ME!

    I’m looking forward to our basement being finished and a christmas tree with a train around it (a childhood dream)

    Reply
  23. Regina says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:03 pm

    Seale Me! I like to bake cookies for my neighbors.

    Reply
  24. Katherine says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:03 pm

    SEALE ME!!

    I’m most looking forward to spending time with all of our family and seeing our 2yo daughter’s face on Christmas!

    Reply
  25. Jen B says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:03 pm

    SEALE ME!

    Reply
  26. Amanda says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:03 pm

    SEALE ME!

    Anything dipped in chocolate!

    Reply
  27. Jennie M says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:03 pm

    “SEALE ME!”

    I’m looking forward to spending time with family & friends during the holidays. Just being together & healthy is gift enough.

    Reply
  28. Leslie says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:03 pm

    Seale me!

    I’m looking forward to giving my many crafted items and the gift from our many local stores in town.

    Reply
  29. Jennifer F. says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:03 pm

    SEALE ME! I’m looking forward to giving a new camera to my husband!

    Reply
  30. Matt Bob says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:03 pm

    SEALE ME!

    Can’t wait to meet my new nephew!!

    Reply
  31. Corie says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:03 pm

    SEALE ME! (I want this so bad. We bought my grandparents house, so this would be just so special. I’m thinking I’ll need to buy one if I don’t win!!)

    I’m most looking forward to… gosh… all of it! Watching my little ones take it all in, hosting Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinners, A Christmas Story marathon, I love it all. It’s the most wonderful time of the year! :)

    Reply
  32. Kristen says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:04 pm

    SEALE ME!

    Reply
  33. raylan w says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:04 pm

    Seale Me!
    I am most looking forward to Christmas morning breakfast with my hubby!

    Reply
  34. Carrie says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:04 pm

    SEALE ME!!!!

    Reply
  35. SShaw says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:04 pm

    SEALE ME!

    I’m feeling pretty bah-humbug about the whole gift giving process this year (all we need is more STUFF, right?!), but I am kind of looking forward to getting an angel off of the angel tree and getting gifts for a child who actually NEEDS something.

    Reply
  36. Barbara says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:04 pm

    SEALE ME!

    Reply
  37. Sarah H. says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:04 pm

    SEALE ME!

    I’m looking forward to baking Christmas cookies to give to family and friends!

    Reply
  38. Amy S. says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:04 pm

    Seale me! I am looking forward to spending time with friendds and family from afar – the one time of year we see them!

    Reply
  39. Katie Fuller says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:04 pm

    SEALE ME!

    I’m most looking forward to giving my husband the fun retro-style print of Pasadena I found on Etsy. He spent a couple of years in Pasadena in his early 20’s, and I think he’ll love the surprise homage to an area he remembers so fondly.
    Kinda like I think he’d love a fun print of our first home together!

    Reply
  40. Serena says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:04 pm

    SEALE ME!

    I’m looking forward to our puppy seeing and playing in her first snow! (I can’t believe we haven’t had any real snow where I live-It’s Upstate New York after all!).

    Reply
  41. Sally says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:04 pm

    SEALE ME!

    Reply
  42. Sarah says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:04 pm

    SEALE ME

    I am most looking forward to giving my son his “play kicthen”. He always loves to help us in the kitchen, even has his own set of pots and pans!

    Reply
  43. Emma says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    SEALE ME! I’m most looking forward to spending our first Christmas with my new little family: Me, my husband of one year, and our basset hound Lucy!

    Reply
  44. Katie @ explanationrequired says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    SEALE ME! We’re looking forward to gifting cookies since our 3 year old will be involved in making them!

    Reply
  45. Jen says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    SEALE ME!

    I’m most looking forward to seeing my daughter open her gifts, doesn’t matter which present it is, I just want to see her reaction to the experience since it’s her first Christmas.

    Reply
  46. Michelle says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    SEALE ME!

    Looking forward to days off at home with the fam.

    Reply
  47. Rebecca says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    “SEALE ME!” I am looking forward to our first Christmas in our new house…with four kids and a lot of family, it should be very special!

    Reply
  48. kalibrooke says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    SEALE ME!

    I would seriously love to give this (or a coupon for this) to my parents, who just finished building a house on land (and on a lake) that’s been in our family for generations. I think my dad has always regretted (at least a little bit) not pursuing a degree in architecture, and this house was designed by him from scratch and he’s been so excited about the process (a full four years’ worth!) to finally get it done. He would seriously flip if we could immortalize his vision this way!

    Reply
  49. jessica says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    SEALE ME!”
    Looking forward to Christmas with our 16 month old in our new house!

    Reply
  50. Amy says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    SEALE ME!! I’m most looking forward to enjoying Christmas at home this year with our almost 3 year old son. He really ‘gets it’ this year and we can’t wait to see his little face on Christmas morning!

    Reply
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