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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. Gabby O. says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:43 pm

    …we are proud to bring home our sweet baby girl, Miss Lillian Gabrielle on June 14, 2010 !!

    Reply
  2. Kriston says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:43 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! My sweet baby boy will be 1 in September!

    Reply
  3. Cat says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:44 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT…

    Baby Henry is due on November 24th and we are so excited!

    Reply
  4. Jessica U says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:47 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!

    My husband and I secretly watch the Bachelorette!

    Reply
  5. amie says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:48 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! I’m ready to get married. It’s time! But I just have to wait patiently until my boyfriend feels the same way. :)

    Reply
  6. Catherine MacLean says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:48 pm

    I’ve got an announcement! We’ve just purchased our first home and would love to have a wicked, fun, east-coast party when the reno’s are done!

    Reply
  7. April says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:48 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! We are closing on our first house in 10 days!

    Reply
  8. Joanie says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:49 pm

    I’ve got an announcement!!

    We are trying to get pregnant this week!!!

    Reply
  9. Katie says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:49 pm

    I’ve got an announcement!

    We moved a couple months ago, and still haven’t sent out our new address!

    Reply
  10. Alison says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:50 pm

    I’ve got an announcement!

    Reply
  11. Lillian says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:50 pm

    “I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!” :)

    Reply
  12. Hannah says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:50 pm

    I’ve got an announcement! I love YHL!

    Reply
  13. Billie Motsch says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:50 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

    My baby’s turning one in October =)

    Reply
  14. Jenn Godwin says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:51 pm

    I’ve got an announcement…..I have a major obsession with all things paper and could use $100 to fund my habit! :)

    Reply
  15. Justine says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:52 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! life is great!

    Reply
  16. amanda says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:53 pm

    I’ve got an announcement, I had a baby girl in April and have been meaning to send out announcements!

    Reply
  17. Suzann R says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:54 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT……… we just welcomed our first baby on July 7, 2010!

    Reply
  18. Jessica says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:56 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! Our baby girl is due in 9 weeks!

    Reply
  19. Laura says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:56 pm

    I’ve got an announcement! Our baby boy is due in November!

    Reply
  20. Jean says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:57 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! MY FIANCE AND I ARE GETTING MARRIED THIS SATURDAY, AND I CANNOT WAIT TO CALL HIM MY HUSBAND! Even if I don’t win, it’s still pretty exciting to get to post this on the YHL website.

    Reply
  21. Ania says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:57 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!

    And it’s a thanksgiving baby girl :)

    Reply
  22. Mrs G says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:58 pm

    “I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!” I would love to send these out as holiday cards this year!

    Reply
  23. Jayme says

    July 26, 2010 at 7:59 pm

    I’ve got an announcement!!!
    Baby #2 is arriving in September, and I know I’ll be too busy with a newborn and her 2-year-old big brother to do much announcement designing. Would love this prize – thanks for all you do!

    Reply
  24. Carolina says

    July 26, 2010 at 8:01 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!! We’re getting married!

    Reply
  25. Crystal says

    July 26, 2010 at 8:01 pm

    I’ve got an announcement! The hubby has decided its time to expand the family…let the fun begin! Hee Hee!

    Reply
  26. Julie says

    July 26, 2010 at 8:01 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! I finally got a job!

    Reply
  27. Kimberly says

    July 26, 2010 at 8:03 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!! My husband and I just purchased our first home and your blog has been a tremendous help! Thanks for all of your inspriration!

    Reply
  28. Leah says

    July 26, 2010 at 8:03 pm

    Ive got an announcement!~ No really big announcement but would love to have adorable family cards for Christmas this year!!!

    Reply
  29. Shaina says

    July 26, 2010 at 8:04 pm

    I’ve got an announcement! I’ve already started Christmas shopping!

    Oh and PS guys, it should be Sherry & John Petersik, ladies first and men don’t get separate from their last names.

    Reply
  30. Colleen says

    July 26, 2010 at 8:05 pm

    “I’ve got an announcement! My husband turns 30 on Sunday!

    Reply
  31. Elena says

    July 26, 2010 at 8:08 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!!

    These are wonderful and I would love to snag some so I can announce something big!

    Reply
  32. steph says

    July 26, 2010 at 8:08 pm

    I’ve got an announcement…
    This yankee girl just moved to a 3 stop light southern small town… and likes it!

    Reply
  33. Sara says

    July 26, 2010 at 8:10 pm

    I’ve got an announcement: I love living in San Diego.

    Reply
  34. Julie K says

    July 26, 2010 at 8:10 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! I got a new cell phone this weekend and I’m refusing to use the internet or download music to it! Going back to basics =)

    Reply
  35. Kelly says

    July 26, 2010 at 8:10 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!!

    I would love to use this to announce our wedding date!!! We are getting married June of next year and cannot wait to share our big day….

    Reply
  36. Michelle says

    July 26, 2010 at 8:10 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! I’m a poor college student who is very thankful & would love to get some awesome thank-you notes! :)

    Reply
  37. Mary says

    July 26, 2010 at 8:11 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! If we ever sell this house (buymyhouse, buymyhouse, buymyhouse) we’ll be moving closer to hubby’s work – and our announcement will be our new address! Love those cards!

    Reply
  38. lindsay says

    July 26, 2010 at 8:11 pm

    I’ve Got an Announcement… and it is that my baby boy turns 1 in January and I would LOVE to get some invitations from them!

    Reply
  39. Jules says

    July 26, 2010 at 8:11 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! We just had a baby and just got engaged! A two-fer!

    Reply
  40. Tshepo says

    July 26, 2010 at 8:12 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! Our baby is due in October and we would love to use this to announce his/her birth. Perfect for some proud parents to be!

    Reply
  41. Lesley says

    July 26, 2010 at 8:12 pm

    I’ve got an announmcement!
    Our baby is due on Saturday and I think it may be early based on some of the contractions I have been having.

    Reply
  42. meredith says

    July 26, 2010 at 8:12 pm

    I’ve got an announcement…I just finished p90x!

    Reply
  43. Gina says

    July 26, 2010 at 8:12 pm

    I’ve got an announcement… I’m obsessed with yhl!

    Reply
  44. Shunte' says

    July 26, 2010 at 8:13 pm

    I’VE GO ANNOUNCEMENT … I love my home just as much as I did on the day that I closed.

    Reply
  45. Katy says

    July 26, 2010 at 8:14 pm

    I’ve got an announcement….I love my husband and our two precious babies!

    Reply
  46. Ali Farmer says

    July 26, 2010 at 8:14 pm

    I’ve got an announcement! Our little guy, Elijah Michael, was born on June 11th!

    Reply
  47. Amanda Drury says

    July 26, 2010 at 8:16 pm

    “I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!”

    Baby number two is due in November!

    Reply
  48. Pamela says

    July 26, 2010 at 8:17 pm

    I’ve got an announcement! After a year of being a slave to our 100 year old home’s many projects, it’s ready for a huge party!

    Reply
  49. Kathleen says

    July 26, 2010 at 8:17 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT—my daughter is expecting our first grandchild but I can’t tell anyone yet—but since I don’t know any of you, it’s OK to say it here–……I hope she’s not reading this!

    Reply
  50. Emily B. says

    July 26, 2010 at 8:18 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT…. WE’RE HAVING A NEW YEAR’S BABY! :)

    Reply
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