***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries***
Yes, I know it looks like I have a misplaced apostrophe up there, but trust me on this one. This week’s prize will have one of you sending handwritten greetings across all seasons of the year (see, I’m looking less punctuationally deviant already).
As you may recall from Friday’s thank-you-to-our-sponsors post, Emmy Lu Design Studio is an awesome source for beautiful custom stationery with a DIY twist. Once you pick the style and fill in the custom details (whether it be a holiday card, personal stationery, an invitation or even a baby announcement) Emmy Lu hooks you up with a ready-to-print PDF. That means you can print as many as you want (whether you need five or five million), on any paper you want (bargain or mega-fancy-pants), for as long as you want (the file’s yours for eternity). Kinda genius, no?
And since it’s nearly impossible to pick your favorite design, this week’s winner is getting a year’s worth of them! That means a new card/invite/announcement of the winner’s choosing for every month of the year (which loosely translates to 12 excuses to throw a party, pen a thank you note or even write your mom a letter for crying out loud).
So here’s how you can get your hands on these greetings by the dozen:
- PRIZE: One custom Emmy Lu design per month (of $50 or less) for an entire year (that’s up to a $600 value!)
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “EMMY ME” and…
- BONUS QUESTION: …tell us what you do to send seasonal greetings. Do you pose for a traditional family Christmas card? Or something quirkier (like photoshopping your chihuahua)? Maybe you abstain from the madness completely?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, December 9th at 8pm EST
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- PRIZE SHIPS: Anywhere in the world!
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winner will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday. Good luck!
Get more info about our freebies on our Giveaway FAQs page. Images courtesy of Emmy Lu Design Studio.
Jane says
EMMY ME!!
For Christmas Greetings I make all my own cards, still a few to make so I’d better get a wriggle on! I love the idea of having the perfect excuse to have 12 events throughout the year. Thanks.
Patti says
Emmy Me! When my kids were younger I always sent a photo Christmas card of them to friends and family. But now that they’re older, I send out cards from Papyrus (my fav stationery store).
Nicole B. says
EMMY ME!
We normally do a photo card for the holidays. This year we are thinking about skipping it to save money and waste. We’ll see… I usually say that at this time of year, but then I just can’t help but send a card.
Kate says
EMMY ME!!!
This years season’s greetings will be our little bambino/a that is due to arrive right around Christmas, no official cards being mailed this year, but lots of love to go around!
Aliya says
EMMY ME!
I’ve gone the handcrafted route in the past (with my Gocco) but we’re expecting our first baby sometime before Christmas — so this year I’m totally skipping the tradition holiday card and sending out a joint birth announcement/new year’s wish after the 1st.
Karen says
Emmy Me!!
This year we are sending Peace on Earth Season Greetings (with a traditional wedding picture) to all our family and friends. Yet, I’d love to send out cards every month- how fun!
Christa says
EMMY ME!
I send out store bought cards each year, but I always choose “seasons greetings” rather than denominational or even general holiday. More of a wish for a beautiful season and happy new year than a holiday card.
Becky says
EMMY ME!!!!!
I’m a “card person” by nature. I would definitely enjoy this freebie, throughout the entire year. When it comes to christmas cards I’m more into writing a personal message on each christmas card that has been handmade or personalized for that particular person. I haven’t gotten into the whole mass printed photo card yet. BUT maybe when we have something to show the world a photo card will be just the ticket!
Allison says
EMMY ME!
Last year was our first year sending out Christmas cards. We were expecting our first child and excited to send out a “family” holiday card with pictures of “the bump”! This is our first Christmas with our little guy. He was born almost six weeks early and we spent a month in the hospital last winter. We are really looking forward to sending holiday cards with our family photo on them to those closest to us, to show how strong and healthy our little miracle has become! Winning the year’s worth of cards would be like a dream come true for us! We could use them right after Christmas for his 1st birthday party invitations, etc.
PS…Congratulations on your “bump”! It is the most amazing journey you can possible imagine. Enjoy this special time and thank you for documenting your amazing home with the world!
Mary Beth says
EMMY ME!
I have a weak spot for paper and fabric both, so this give away has me super excited. My hubby and I are actually sending out our first Christmas cards this year, so we did a posed shot (with a modern spin). Can’t wait to get them back from the printer! :)
Jermaine D says
EMMY ME! I always start with good intentions for Christmas cards but rarely get to actually sending them out. This would definitely help the process!
Courtenay G says
emmy me! last year, it was a picture of our lab for our holiday card…this year, we have a new addition so our newest son and our dog will be our holiday card!!
Jen Z. says
EMMY ME! What a great way to keep in touch with someone throughout the year. I would def. figure out some way to always use this kind of gift for a year.
Bethanie says
EMMY ME!
I photoshop my own Christmas cards of myself and my dog!! :)
Jenna says
EMMY ME!
My mom is a photographer and everyone wants to see pictures of my boys, so we definitely do photo cards! In fact, we just shot our pictures and designed our cards yesterday. I’m so excited!
Lorrie says
EMMY ME!
I try to send out photo cards with my daughter and my 4-legged children….when we have the time to actually take the pictures….it seems to get harder and harder each year to get it done!
Sarah T. says
EMMY ME!
I love these unique cards and I’d love to get into the tradition of sending out cards. This would be a great way to get me started and encourage me to follow through all year.
LeilaMac says
EMMY ME! (pretty please!)
We usually send out a picture card with a little Christmas letter. I hope we get to it this year!
Marta says
Emmily me!!
I send out personalised emails. Cards… I am too lazy to go to get the stapms :)
Heather D says
Emmy me! Since my son was born I’ve been doing the photo cards. I like taking a great shot from the summer for our cards, nothing like a reminder of warm weather! For other holidays or birthdays I’ve been hand making cards with my son’s handprints or something like that.
Emmy Lou Helmuth says
EMMY ME – well I AM Emmy (just not the one doing the give away) :), and no, it isn’t a nick name, ha ha. This is a fabulous give-away (and cute shop name, cough cough). I tend to send out greetings in January after we have gotten everyone else’s updates and seen folks for the holidays. And it is a convenient way to include holiday thank yous!
nell ann says
Emmy Me!!
We {in years past} sent our Christmas cards with pictures of us in our {generally outrageous} Halloween Costumes. While not the usual thing, we got compliments every year about how fun they are to open! People also make suggestions for us and try to guess our costume, too. It’s like a holiday game around here. This year, with a new baby, we’re sending pictures of him. But we can’t decide if we should include his Halloween Costume or not. : )
angela says
EMMY Me!!
We tend to go the traditional route with christmas cards, but maybe next year will do something quirkier or customized!!
Carrie says
EMMY ME! Love these cards! We usually do a traditional photo card with a picture of the kids and a holiday-neutral greeting.
Christine says
EMMY ME!
I send out the classic store-bought cards..not very interesting I suppose, but at least I get them out in time :)
Jessica says
EMMY ME
I wish I could get into the holiday greeting card spirit, but I always forget about it until it’s too late!
Sadie Ash says
EMMY ME!!!
What an awesome freebie! I usually make my own cards with goodies from Paper Source. But with a bun in the oven (I’m a month ahead of you), I need to start thinking of better ways to send out holiday greetings. And just keeping the family up to date once the baby arrives. Good luck to all and congrats to whomever wins!
Julie says
EMMY ME! We try to keep two toddlers looking happy and festive at one of those mall type portrait studios
Kayla says
EMMY ME!!
We send the traditional photo cards every year.
Carol Bowen says
EMMY ME! I take a photo at Christmas and send it as a Valentine card. I like to stay in touch but can’t seem to get it all together in December.
mari says
emmy me!!!! one can never have too many cards.
Amanda - Small Home Big Start says
EMMY ME!
I usually send out store bought card, but I like to write long personal notes inside for each person.
Marina says
Emmy Me!
I stay away from the whole Christmas card thing. But, one thing that we do is creat a iMac Calendar of pictures we’ve taken through out the year, and gift it to our close family and friends.
Christina says
EMMY ME!
Not married and don’t have any kids so my boyfriend & I used a picture of our dogs last year…turned out pretty cute! I’m thinking of doing something along those lines again this year :)
Jen says
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Danielle says
EMMY ME!
Our christmas card this year is a flat photo card with 3 images on it: one of me and my hubby, and one of each pup (we have 2) with a large red bow around his/her neck while sitting in front of the Christmas tree. It was hard work, but turned out great!
Tracy says
EMMY ME!!
We have the traditional Christmas card where at some point during the year we all dress alike and take a picture. Totally cheesy but we can’t seem to stop ourselves!
CherylP. says
EMMY ME!!!!!!
At one time in the past, I mailed out over 80 Christmas cards. It’s slowly dwindled over time, and this year, I’m doing e-greetings for most. I know I enjoy getting them.
marti says
EMMY ME!
I still haven’t sent a Christmas card since we’ve been married. Maybe it’s about time…
Laura@JourneyChic says
EMMY ME!
Man, I feel like the odds of winning the YHL giveaways are so low because they are soooo popular! I try to stock up on holiday cards right after Christmas. When we have kids, I’ll likely do photo cards. I love the idea of having the kids and the cat wearing Santa hats in the photo. The cat would hate it, which would make it even funnier. :)
Mary says
EMMY ME!!!
This year, we’re using a photo card to announce that we’re pregnant to extending family – it’s just me and the hubby (and my belly!) next to the Christmas tree. Kinda corny, but this way I can avoid the familial “why didn’t you tell us” questions. LOL
Rachel L. says
EMMY ME!
We don’t send anything out, but may have to change that if I win…
KB says
EMMY ME!
I tried and tried to convince the new hubby to do cute picture christmas cards this year but to no avail … I’ve already started working on him for next year.
Abby says
Emmy Me!!
I usually design our cards in photoshop then have them printed through shutterfly. I love Christmas cards!!
Letty says
EMMY ME!
I’m so boring, I never send out cards. I only give them out to coworkers or as part of gifts to my immediate family. But with these adorable cards, I can change my bad habits!
Natalie says
Emmy me! We’re not planning to send out anything extravagant for the holidays, because we’re planning for our wedding next summer and we’re saving every bit we can. Having cute cards custom made would definitely help in the wedding planning department, though!
Dan says
EMMY ME! I tend to gravitate sending non-glitter Christmas cards which have a great holiday scene and a warm holiday greeting inside without all of the mush. I try to be unique. I’ll add a personalized note inside of each. This letter carrier appreciates all cards and/or letters sent this holiday season and every day of the year! THANKS!
Barbara says
“EMMY ME”
Once I sent Unicef Christmas postcards, but now I prefer to give face-to-face greetings only to my closer relatives.
Greetings from Italy!
Stephanie ("Mrs.BigTime") says
“EMMY ME!”
My family never did holiday greeting cards growing up, but it was something I wanted to start doing after I got married. The last few years we have been posing in a “Christmas-y” setting and using that photo as an insert for our card.
Sarah B says
EMMY ME!
With two girls under two we feel obligated to do the photo thing. This year we combined family photos along with the baby’s first photos as well.