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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. Whitney says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:09 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! We’re expecting! :)

    Reply
  2. Elizabeth says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:11 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT expecting my first baby on 10/01/10

    Reply
  3. Kate says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:13 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! I’m not prego. I haven’t bought a house. I didn’t get a promotion. In fact, it’s kind of quiet around here, but, dude (if I may call you that), it’s summer. Want to come out and play?

    In all seriousness, I’m a printer who normally only gets to print boring things like statement envelopes, so I always delight in finding the “little guys” who are fun, colorful and creative!

    Reply
  4. Sara says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:13 pm

    I’ve got an announcement!

    I am employed!! And loving it! Maybe nothing to announce…but christmas is just around the corner! Hehe

    Reply
  5. Trisha says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:14 pm

    I’ve got an Announcement!!! My husband is my best friend and I can’t wait to be able to use a baby announcement!!!

    Reply
  6. April Bryan says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:15 pm

    “I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!”

    I’m starting a new art teaching job this Fall!!!

    Reply
  7. Sarah says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:15 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! My husband and I don’t have any children, but we have a cat that is practically our child. Bonus: He’s hairless!

    Reply
  8. tara says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:16 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!… We are expecting to adopt a baby boy in November & would love to use this stationary to introduce our little man! :)

    Reply
  9. Julie W says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:17 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! We’re throwing Baby Girl a Red Egg & Ginger party to introduce her to the world as we celebrate her first 100 days of life. It’s a Chinese American tradition and we’d love for you to join us as we bless our first child.

    Reply
  10. Shannon says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:21 pm

    I’ve got an announcement… my kitchen remodel has an end it sight :-)

    Reply
  11. Aaron says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:22 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT…

    Our second anniversary is next week and I am the luckiest man alive.

    Reply
  12. Grace says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:23 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!

    We are having our fourth daughter in December!!

    Reply
  13. Angie Mae says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:24 pm

    I’ve got an announcement! I’m a new aunt!!

    I would love to win this!!

    Reply
  14. Mary W. says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:24 pm

    I’ve got an announcement….
    Actually, if I win I will give my prize to my bff who is pregnant.

    Reply
  15. Sarah Johnson says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:24 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT- I have a baby shower planning coming soon and would LOVE THESE!

    Reply
  16. Kate J says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:25 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!

    I’m in labor!!

    Reply
  17. Denaye says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:28 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! I LOVE our new little family of 4!

    Reply
  18. Tiffany A. says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:30 pm

    “I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT”

    I am about to graduate from grad school!!!!

    Reply
  19. Cara says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:32 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT — I am two weeks from graduating college and have yet to look for a job let alone find one. Do I really have to give up the daily nap? noooooooooooooo…..

    Reply
  20. KT M says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:33 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! It’s my one month wedding anniversary today!

    Reply
  21. Melissa says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:34 pm

    I’ve got an announcement, the best kind!

    Our baby boy Oliver was born July 2nd!!! He’s so perfect, so so perfect and man, are we smitten.

    Reply
  22. Ashley says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:34 pm

    “I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!”

    Really, I’ve got nothing… except that our summer garden was a success!

    Reply
  23. Kim Linville says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:34 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT….MY BEST FRIEND IS GETTING MARRIED AND I AM THROWING A BRIDAL SHOWER!!!! NEED SOME AWESOME INVITES FOR AN AWESOME FRIEND.

    Reply
  24. Judy says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:36 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! My first baby is due on the 29th!

    Reply
  25. Courtenay says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:37 pm

    I’ve got an announcement! This would be perfect for my son’s 1st birthday in November:-)

    Reply
  26. Lori B. says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:37 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!

    My baby is almost three years old!!

    Reply
  27. Kristine says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:37 pm

    We just bought our FIRST home together and most of our friends/family don’t know yet…sooo… “IVE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!!!”

    Reply
  28. Alison says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:41 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! I just can’t get enough of our 18 month old little girl – especially while she’s sticking her face in the sprinkler – too cute!

    Reply
  29. Laura U says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:41 pm

    i’ve got an announcement! my best friend’s getting married and i’m throwing her a bridal shower! =)

    Reply
  30. Katie G says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:42 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!

    We’re expecting number 2 on 11/29!! :)

    Reply
  31. Nicole Hansen says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:43 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! Our roof leaked and now our home owner’s is paying for the remodel:)

    Reply
  32. Erika says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:44 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT..not as happy as all the other wonderful events up coming, but I’m getting a divorce and it couldn’t be better…..trapped in an unhealthy relationship, so it is an announcement of here’s to a happier and more healthy relationship in the future. I sooo want these…a step forward out of a dark part of my life…..

    Reply
  33. Janielle says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:44 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!
    Young House Love officially superseded Facebook about three weeks ago as my first “go to” web page when I wake up in the morning.

    I used to always go straight to facebook; almost habitual…but I am now an official groupie and go straight to “y” and then you guys automatically pop up in my browser due to the frequency to which I visit your page.. …I love it.

    Reply
  34. Crystal C. says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:45 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!

    I plan to buy a house next Spring!

    Reply
  35. Katie says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:45 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT…my little boy is going to turn 2 in October and I would love to use these for B-day invitations.

    Reply
  36. danyelle says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:48 pm

    i’ve got an announcement- I love stationary!

    Reply
  37. Kari says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:49 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! I’m (almost) a doctor!

    Reply
  38. Haley says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:49 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT….we just bought our 2nd home and your blog has been inspiring to me and all my DIY projects!

    Reply
  39. Tanya says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:50 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT – Our Lorelai is now 4 weeks old!

    Reply
  40. joanna says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:50 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!
    I’m trying to get knocked up!

    Reply
  41. Liz N. says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:51 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT…we had our 20 week ultrasound today and our little baby was doing just awesome!

    Reply
  42. Brianna says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:51 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!
    Expecting our first baby on November 20th : ) The sex will be a surprise, we’re not finding out. Those announcements are lovely…we would be so excited to have them to send out in November.

    Reply
  43. Linda says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:52 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!

    My hubby and I are going to officially start TTC soon! :)

    Reply
  44. Kari says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:53 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! I’m getting married on 10/9… the big announcement will be afterward when I can say “I’M MARRIED!” :)

    Reply
  45. Mary says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:55 pm

    “I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT”

    this would be a fantastic way to do my christmas card list this year!!

    Reply
  46. Annie says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:56 pm

    “I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!” My client-now-friend Leslie just had TWO babies, and I can’t imagine how tired she must be. But I’m so proud of her. :)

    Reply
  47. kristin says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:57 pm

    Ok that’s it. I have to stop coming to your site because every thing you do is way too cool, even your announcements. My baby’s announcements – not that cool. :( I want a do over!
    :)

    Reply
  48. jody says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:59 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT: My sister is getting married!

    Reply
  49. Chas says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:59 pm

    I’V GOY AN ANNOUNCEMENT”
    I would use this for the baby I’m expecting in December…

    Reply
  50. Keara I says

    July 26, 2010 at 10:00 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUCEMENT!

    We have to top our awkward family photos Christmas card from last year – or the family will talk…..

    Reply
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