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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. Lisa L says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:39 pm

    Seale me!

    Decorating the Christmas tree. It’s seriously the most beautiful one we’ve had to date. Well that and making funky gift tags inspired by Pinterest!

    Reply
  2. Christine C says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:39 pm

    SEALE ME! Rooms full of family, old and young, are always the highlight of the holidays.

    Reply
  3. Gen K. says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:39 pm

    SEALE ME!

    I’m looking forward to giving gifts to our niece & nephew that they really wanted. We love being the “cool” aunt & uncle! :)

    Reply
  4. Jennifer says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:39 pm

    SEALE ME!! Starting out our year with the January arrival of baby #3, completing our family of 5 (6 with dog!)

    Reply
  5. Kari says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    SEALE ME!

    Reply
  6. Soapwalla Chef says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    SEAL ME!
    I’m looking forward to relaxing with family and continuing our annual Dec 25th tradition – Chinese food and movie!

    Reply
  7. megan says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    Seale Me! I am looking forward to giving our baby girl her wahoo bouncer.

    Reply
  8. Linda says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    SEALE ME!

    Looking forward to giving the most RANDOM gifts I can find – Salt n’ pepper shakers shaped like one dog sniffing another dog’s behind? Check. A dish brush from Marshall’s that looks like an odd Voodoo doll? Check.

    Reply
  9. Emily says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    SEALE ME!

    I am looking forward to our first-ever Christmas morning at home with just me, my husband, and our two adorable boys. :)

    Reply
  10. Molly says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    SEALE ME!

    I am looking forward to sharing Christmas with my extended family.

    Reply
  11. shi says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    SEALE ME!!!

    I’m looking forward to making some homemade chocolate bark for Christmas this year :)

    Reply
  12. Kristen Swift says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    SEALE ME!

    I’m most looking forward to giving my almost 2-year-old his Christmas presents. We got him a few things he is really interested in (like puzzles, for example), and I can’t wait to see his reaction to them when he recognizes what they are!

    Reply
  13. Suzanne says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    SEALE ME! I can’t wait for exams to be over so I can really enjoy the holiday season : )

    Reply
  14. Kim R says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    Seale me! Looking forward to giving my mom a professionally framed print of something she loves (horses). She moved into her house 2 years ago and still has practically nothing hanging on the walls.

    Reply
  15. Beth says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    Seale Me! These are so beautiful! This year I am looking forward to seeing the holiday through my almost-3-year old eyes. She “gets it” for the first time and I can’t wait to see her reaction on Christmas morning!

    Reply
  16. Victoria C says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    Seale Me!

    I am most looking forward to giving out the homemade prints I have framed for family members.

    Reply
  17. Kristen says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    Seale me! I am looking forward to gifting the grandparents with photos of our little girl.

    Reply
  18. Grace says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    SEALE ME!

    This is such a great giveaway – would make the perfect gift. I’m looking forward to some quality time with my boyfriend who lives across the country, but will be home for the holidays.

    Reply
  19. Cathy says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    Seale Me! :-) Enjoying all the Christmas traditions with my children and hubby.

    Reply
  20. Anne says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    Seale ME! Looking forward to relaxing with family…

    Reply
  21. Alissa says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    SEAL Me!
    I’m looking forward to spending time with family!

    Reply
  22. Molly says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    SEALE ME!
    I’m looking forward to giving the cutting board in the shape of a state to my family members. I’m going to give “Maine” cutting boards to each household with a heart over the location of my grandmother’s home. Nothing beats sentimental gifts for the holidays!
    Thanks!

    Reply
  23. Kate says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    SEALE ME! looking forward to the end of exams!

    Reply
  24. Emily says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    SEALE ME!

    I’m looking forward to some time off work!

    Reply
  25. Kristina says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    SEALE ME!

    This year, my parents are spending Christmas at our house in Pasadena, CA. My mother has always wanted to go to the Rose Parade (since she was a little girl), so I finally get to make her wish come true! And I’m surprising her with killer seats!!

    And runner up is the giant bone we get for our dogs every Christmas…seeing how excited they get is classic.

    Reply
  26. Ris says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    SEALE ME! I’m looking forward to giving a bunch of great books I carefully picked out for folks!

    Reply
  27. Melissa says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    SEALE ME

    Giving presents and meeting nephew due on Christmas!

    Reply
  28. Vidhya says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    SEALE ME! I’m looking forward to eating lots of cookies, spending time with friends and family and finishing up some DIY projects that have been waiting for me all year!

    Reply
  29. Erin J. says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    SEALE ME!

    My grandmother’s cooking! She always makes the best christmas dinners.

    Reply
  30. Powerpuff says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    SEALE ME!

    Reply
  31. Michelle @ Ten June says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    Seale me! I’m excited about lots of family time. And food of course : )

    Reply
  32. Gwenalyn says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    SEALE ME!
    I love taking pictures and can’t wait to take photos of the family and share them with everyone. I’ve done a bit more with some photos but can’t give away too much! Love sharing on the holidays!

    Reply
  33. Lori says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    SEALE ME!

    I’m thrilled with the deals I scored on hubby’s gifts! Can’t wait to see him open them! :D

    Reply
  34. Julie says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    SEALE ME! My best friend is pregnant this year and I’m pretty darn excited for my husband and I to load her up with adorable baby gear for Christmas!

    Reply
  35. Jessica says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    SEALE ME!
    Looking forward to giving my mom a new sweater from Eddie Bauer… her favorite store, her favorite color.

    Reply
  36. Susan says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    SEALE ME!! I’m looking forward to spending Xmas with my parents and family this year – the first time in 6 years!!!

    Reply
  37. Sarah says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    SEALE ME!

    I’m most looking forward to my husband finally graduating from college and instead of working and studying all hours of the day, he instead can spend time with our two young children. Yea!!

    Reply
  38. Eryn says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    Seale me! I am looking forward to my son’s first Christmas season!
    :)

    Reply
  39. Joanna says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    Seale me!

    I’m looking forward to my first christmas with my dog! We were living in California for his first two Christmases, and I had to leave him home with friends while I came to the East Coast to be with family. Now we live just 40 min from my parents and Hinckley (our dog) can be there to celebrate with us!

    Reply
  40. Ellie says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    SEALE ME! I’m just enjoying watching Christmas unfold for my children. From the Christmas tree to the lights and inflatables, this season is magical.

    Reply
  41. Shannon says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    SEALE ME!

    I’m looking forward to giving christmas cookies to everyone one our street and little stocking stuffers, just order some fun small quirky ones! ;)

    Reply
  42. Catherine Z says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    SEALE ME!! I’m not able to make it home for Christmas for the first time, so I’m very excited to get Skype up an running so I can see everyone at home!

    Reply
  43. Caitlin H. says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    SEALE Me!

    I just ordered my dad A Christmas Carol with Alistair Sims on DVD. He and my mom watched it every Christmas Eve on PBS until about 2 years ago when they stopped airing it. I’m hoping to bring back his favorite Christmas tradition!

    Reply
  44. Melissa says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    SEALE ME!

    Choosing a new cake recipe to try out for my husband’s Christmas Eve birthday. My daughter and I look forward to surprising him with something different every year, and trying to make his celebration special and separate from all of the holiday hoopla.

    Reply
  45. Laura Miller says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    SEALE ME!

    Reply
  46. Sarah says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    SEALE ME! Looking forward to giving friends homemade english muffin bread and english butter toffee using the recipe my dad makes every year for Christmas!

    Reply
  47. Krystle @ Color Transformed Family says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    Seale me!
    I am looking forward to Christmas with our newborn.

    Reply
  48. Karen says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    SEALE ME! Bring on the hot apple cider…

    Reply
  49. Christie says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    SEALE ME!

    I am looking forward to giving my kids items on their wish lists. Homemade is fun (more so for me than them), but they really want Legos and American Girl stuff.

    Reply
  50. courtney says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    SEALE ME! I’m looking forward to giving my parents a weekend away in Monterey – they deserve it!

    Reply
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