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Young House Love » Giveaways » Fab Freebie: We’ve Got An Announcement

| By John Petersik | July 26, 2010 | 1,975 Comments

Fab Freebie: We’ve Got An Announcement

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries***

Here’s our announcement: people are awesome! We’re still amazed by all of the congrats, love, and generosity that have been flung our way since Clara’s birth. Seriously, we just can’t say “thank you” enough. But perhaps this week’s giveaway counts as one way that we’re showing our gratitude… by paying it forward a bit for you guys at home.

See, we hadn’t really ever planned to do formal birth announcements for Clara. But then our email buddy Mollie from The Paper Cafe (who we befriended way-back-when during this address stamper giveaway) insisted that we accept her baby gift to us: complimentary announcements from her vendor Take Note! Designs. We happily accepted on the condition that she (and Sarah from Take Note!) do another giveaway with us so our readers could share in the freebie fun… and thus today’s freebie was born. Which is awesome because, well, the designs are awesome.

Take Note Designs Collage

So one of you is gonna win $100 towards any order from Take Note! Designs (plus everyone else will be scoring a discount on Thursday!). Even if you don’t have a baby to announce, you could grab a Benjamin’s worth of invitations, thank you notes, holiday cards, or other greetings. And if you’re anything like us, you’ll have a rough time picking out just one design.

Take Note Other Designs

We finally did manage to agree on a design for our big Clara announcement, and here’s how it all turned out (thanks again to our friend Dana Duncan for taking such a sweet picture of our then one-week-old little girl).

Take Note Clara's Announcem

Now for this week’s full entry details:

  • PRIZE: $100 towards anything from Take Note! Designs courtesy of Sarah at Take Note! and Mollie at The Paper Cafe.
  • TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!” and…
  • BONUS QUESTION: … complete that phrase with any statement you’d like to make. Do you want to proclaim your love for someone to the world? Do you have a secret that’s just burning to be blurted out? Or maybe a baby, graduation, promotion, move, or engagement to announce?
  • GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, July 28th at 8pm EST
  • NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
  • PRIZE SHIPS: The 50 United States and Canada
  • USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winner will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday. Good luck!

See our Giveaway FAQs page for more info. Pics from The Paper Cafe and Take Note! Designs.

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Comments

  1. Mandy says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:09 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! I’m going to have a baby in February!

    Reply
  2. Colleen says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:09 pm

    I’ve got an announcement…..We’re expecting our first baby any day now!!!

    Reply
  3. Meaghan says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:09 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!! WE JUST WELCOMED OUR SECOND BABY BOY ON JUNE 19TH AND I’M NOT GOING BACK TO WORK,…EEEEEK. THEREFORE, $100 TOWARDS BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS WOULD HELP US STAY ON BUDGET :). AND THE CLOSE OF THIS CONTEST, JULY 28TH, IS MY 33RD BIRTHDAY…EEEEK AGAIN! AND I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE A CUTE ANNOUNCEMENT TO FRAME IN OUR NURSERY (that’s a big step for me because I am learning how to frame and display sentimental items from your blog, which I never would have thought of before, thanks!)

    Reply
  4. Lizzie Burch says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:09 pm

    I’ve got an announcement! I love my husband!

    Reply
  5. Tiffany says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:09 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! I love my husband Brian!!!

    Reply
  6. Kayla says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:09 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! After moving 5 months ago and ongoing renoing, I’d love to write (without shame) gorgeous thank you cards to my wonderful wedding guests after 10 months! I’d be so very grateful!! Signed – sincerely embarrassed and extremely hopeful :)

    Reply
  7. Jackie says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:10 pm

    “I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!” I would love to use these for our holiday cards this year. It will be our first Christmas in our new home and it would be cool to send out great cards with a picture of us/the house.

    Reply
  8. Spring says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:12 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!

    Petra Jayne was born May 11!

    Reply
  9. Jen says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:13 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! Our first baby is due in the beginning of September, and free announcements sounds fantastic!

    Reply
  10. Aubrey Archuleta says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:14 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!

    So many things to celebrate in this life :)

    Reply
  11. a captains wife says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:15 pm

    I’ve got an announcement…

    …my little buddy said Mama today!

    Reply
  12. Angela says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:15 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!

    Reply
  13. Jessica Madison says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:15 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!! We just moved into our first home and are ready to have a party!!!!

    Reply
  14. Rebekah says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:16 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! My sister is having a baby any day now, this would be a great surprise gift for her to celebrate her new joy with friends and family.

    Reply
  15. Amanda says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:16 pm

    I’VE Got AN ANNOUNCMENT!!

    LOOK Whos turning 30…..Love ya Honey!

    Reply
  16. Becky says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:16 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!

    Our best friends are engaged! We are throwing them an engagement party and this would be perfect for the invites!

    Reply
  17. ashley says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:16 pm

    “I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!”
    ..painting kitchen cabinets is hard work!

    Reply
  18. Susan says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:17 pm

    I’ve got an announcement!! We are expecting our first baby around Sept. 23, 2010!! We are so excited to be welcoming Dante to the world!

    Reply
  19. Nina says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:17 pm

    I’ve got an announcement!

    Reply
  20. Beverley says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:18 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!
    I just gave birth to a beautiful, healthy, and precious baby boy!

    Reply
  21. Jen says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:18 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!!! Love to make some cute Christmas cards… our little girls 3rd Christmas!! :)

    Reply
  22. Joanna says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:19 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT- I’m finally graduating with a Master’s degree!

    Reply
  23. Dani S. says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:20 pm

    I’ve got an announcement! My new house is starting to feel like a home!

    Reply
  24. Katherine says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:20 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT– I don’t think the two’s are terrible at all!

    Reply
  25. Emily W. says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:21 pm

    I’ve got an announcement!!! This year, I have gotten married to my next door neighbor; we bought a home in a wonderful neighborhood that my grandfather built in 1968, completely remodeled a kitchen, a bathroom, a living room, moved a major support column, put in new fooring, new lighting, painted the entire house with the help of both of our mother-in laws (who are home builders and best friends); moved in; hosted a housewarming party; changed jobs; AND found out that we built a little family along the way! We are having a son in Novemeber!

    Reply
  26. sara says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:22 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT…

    I AM GETTING MARRIED in 157 days!

    Reply
  27. erica says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:24 pm

    I’ve got an announcement! My husband and I are both turning 30 and are planning a joint celebration!

    Reply
  28. Natalie says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:24 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!

    My sister is having a destination wedding, and these would really come in handy for sending save-the-dates! :)

    Reply
  29. Linsay says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:26 pm

    I’ve got an announcement…baby due any day now!!!

    Reply
  30. Beth says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:26 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! We’re going to have our first baby in about 1 month!! We’re very excited to meet her!!

    Reply
  31. angelica says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:27 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! last saturday, that little stick you pee on forgot to show the word “not”. we’re expecting!! (shhhhh, it’s still technically a secret…)

    Reply
  32. Amy H says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:29 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! We just had baby #3~

    Reply
  33. Marin says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:30 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! We are expecting our first, a baby girl, in early November. These would be great!!

    Reply
  34. Corey Maxwell says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:30 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! I send out photo cards every Christmas. I would LOVE this year’s cards to be free!

    Reply
  35. jess maloney says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:33 pm

    i’ve got an announcement!! we are having the BEST summer ever!!!

    Reply
  36. Courtney says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:33 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!…your daughter and I share a birthday, I’m just 30 years older. And my photography business is really picking up!

    Reply
  37. Andrea says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:34 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! I have ALWAYS wanted beautiful holiday cards but have never wanted to pay for them! I would love to send some stylish holiday cheer to family and friends this Christmas!

    Reply
  38. Eileen says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:34 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! I just became a first time aunt this month to a beautiful baby girl!

    Reply
  39. Traci says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:35 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!

    I’m handing in my Master’s degree final thesis this weekend! done and done :) I can throw a party to celebrate!

    Reply
  40. Ashley says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:36 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! Would like to make some Christmas cards…my hubby and I will be celebrating our first Christmas as a married couple in our first home!

    Reply
  41. Andi says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:37 pm

    I’ve got an announcement! My sister just had a baby girl!

    Reply
  42. Jen Kolar says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:37 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT…MY LITTLE BOY STARTED TO WALK OVER THE WEEKEND. HE WILL BE 10 MONTHS THIS WEEK!

    Reply
  43. Brianna says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:40 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! Just made my first craigslist purchase today and am officially addicted!

    Reply
  44. Ashley says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:40 pm

    I’ve got an announcement!

    I’m having a baby in February and would absolutely love to win some gorgeous announcements.

    Reply
  45. cris says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:40 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!

    …I am the laziest person on the planet (this information is not new to everyone who knows me).

    Reply
  46. Anna A. says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:41 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT…. after having FIVE boys, I am due in three weeks with a GIRL!! :)

    Reply
  47. Miranda says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:41 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! I’m making Lemon Zucchini Bread!

    Reply
  48. Miki says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:41 pm

    I’ve got an announcement! We just closed on our dream lot in our dream neighborhood. Breaking ground in 1 week!

    Reply
  49. Kristinrose24 says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:42 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! Our baby is due in a month, and over the last few days I’ve started to look at announcements. How appropriate!

    Reply
  50. Gabby O. says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:42 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!!

    Reply
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