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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. Nikki says

    July 26, 2010 at 10:58 pm

    I’ve got an announcement! I’m due in 6 weeks!

    Reply
  2. Abby says

    July 26, 2010 at 11:01 pm

    I’ve got an announcement – we had a baby May 5th and also were not planning on doing announcements….but it would be nice ;)

    Reply
  3. Barbara Chambers says

    July 26, 2010 at 11:02 pm

    I’ve got an announcement! I have a new grandchild on the way in Sept. and Clara was born on my daughter’s(who is expecting) 5th anniversary. WOW!!

    Reply
  4. Sarah says

    July 26, 2010 at 11:03 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!

    No baby on the way, just a happily married newlywed! If I win, I’ll surely gift this to one of my sweet friends with babies on the way!

    Reply
  5. jess says

    July 26, 2010 at 11:08 pm

    I’ve got an announcement… i’m starting grad school!

    Reply
  6. Kendra says

    July 26, 2010 at 11:09 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!! It’s my husbands birthday today “Happy Birthday Mark!”

    Reply
  7. Kasey says

    July 26, 2010 at 11:11 pm

    “I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!”

    I finally bought a little house all of my own!!! Woohoo… go ME!! :)

    Reply
  8. katrina zafiriadis says

    July 26, 2010 at 11:14 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT baby girl is due July 29th!

    Reply
  9. Amanda C says

    July 26, 2010 at 11:16 pm

    “I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!”
    I am in desperate need of some Christmas cards and I am graduating with a master’s degree soon!

    Reply
  10. Jillian says

    July 26, 2010 at 11:17 pm

    “I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT” we’re having our second girl in a week and a half! And this time around we’d love to actually send out birth announcements.

    Reply
  11. Nicole says

    July 26, 2010 at 11:20 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT…
    My best friend is moving to the same city as me after living 2 hours away for 6 years!

    Reply
  12. Janna Lion says

    July 26, 2010 at 11:22 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!

    My husband and I are adopting!

    Reply
  13. Mary Evans says

    July 26, 2010 at 11:25 pm

    I’ve got an announcement!!

    My best friend is getting married and I’m throwing her a bridal shower :)

    Reply
  14. Irene says

    July 26, 2010 at 11:25 pm

    “I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!” we are having a baby on Friday!!!

    Reply
  15. Lindsey says

    July 26, 2010 at 11:27 pm

    I’m a photographer and think it would be fun to give the announcements to some of my clients who could use a lift! Thanks!

    Reply
  16. casa_cuervo says

    July 26, 2010 at 11:32 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!..

    I’ve never once used the snooze button on my alarm clock.

    Reply
  17. Andrea says

    July 26, 2010 at 11:35 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! I turned 30 and life is fabulous! :)

    Reply
  18. Megan says

    July 26, 2010 at 11:35 pm

    “I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!”

    I’m quitting grad school to follow my dreams.

    Reply
  19. Claire says

    July 26, 2010 at 11:36 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!

    I’m on the verge of finally closing the door on my career as a student. PhD is just weeks away!

    Reply
  20. Anne says

    July 26, 2010 at 11:39 pm

    I’ve got an announcement…we’re hoping to expand our family in the near future!!! Love the announcements and will bookmark site for future use!

    Reply
  21. Jarrod says

    July 26, 2010 at 11:41 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!
    Grease is the word!!

    Reply
  22. Mary says

    July 26, 2010 at 11:42 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!! Being a BoyMom Rocks!! Our second son will join our family on Aug 24th and we are so excited for Eli to have a younger brother!

    Reply
  23. Janelle says

    July 26, 2010 at 11:42 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! I actually don’t have any announcement right now.

    Reply
  24. Molly Star says

    July 26, 2010 at 11:45 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! My baby is already 3 months old and we have still not sent out a formal announcement. Poor 2nd children!

    Reply
  25. Erin says

    July 26, 2010 at 11:49 pm

    “I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!” I’m expecting a baby boy around Halloween time!

    Reply
  26. KD says

    July 26, 2010 at 11:49 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!

    I had a margarita after the kids went to bed!

    Reply
  27. Lynn van Slyke says

    July 26, 2010 at 11:49 pm

    “I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!”

    My hubby just accepted a new job! I made Deans List at school and I have the best kids on the planet!!!!

    Oh, and Clara has to be the cutest baby in the world =)

    Reply
  28. Stefanie says

    July 26, 2010 at 11:52 pm

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!

    Our first baby is due Jan 16, 2010!

    Reply
  29. Celeste leone says

    July 26, 2010 at 11:54 pm

    “I’ve got an announcement”… I’m getting married in November to the most amazing man!! I’m so excited!!!

    Reply
  30. K (BarkingBabyMama) says

    July 26, 2010 at 11:54 pm

    “I’ve got an announcement!” – I would love some personalized notes! I am throwing a baby shower, and these would make a perfect gift to the parents-to-be!
    Keeley

    Reply
  31. jill says

    July 26, 2010 at 11:59 pm

    “I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!” Thank yous.. thank yous..

    Reply
  32. Jennifer D. says

    July 26, 2010 at 11:59 pm

    I’ve got an announcement!!! I will need these in about 7-8 months!!

    Reply
  33. Tashia says

    July 27, 2010 at 12:00 am

    “I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT”

    I throw a kick-a** party and it would be fun to use these to invite my peeps!

    Reply
  34. Joan says

    July 27, 2010 at 12:00 am

    I’ve Got An Announcement… Graduation invitations!

    Reply
  35. Amanda (modernation) says

    July 27, 2010 at 12:02 am

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

    Reply
  36. Katie B says

    July 27, 2010 at 12:04 am

    “I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!” … My husband and I have an 11 week old baby girl and we’ve yet to send out her announcement!

    Reply
  37. Megan Sullivan says

    July 27, 2010 at 12:06 am

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!

    I love spring cleaning… eventhough it’s summer…it still feels good!

    Reply
  38. Whitney says

    July 27, 2010 at 12:06 am

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!…My boyfriend and I see a housewarming party in our near future!! After we get all moved in and settled that is..

    Reply
  39. Allie L says

    July 27, 2010 at 12:08 am

    “I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!”

    I love summertime and stationary! :)

    Reply
  40. Amber says

    July 27, 2010 at 12:09 am

    I’ve got an announcement! Our little girl arrived on July 1st and I’d love to pick one of these adorable baby announcements. Love Clara’s announcement…so cute!

    Reply
  41. Gloria says

    July 27, 2010 at 12:13 am

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT……we are done having kids after 4 — but with 4 kids, we’ll have lots of birthday parties for the next 18 years or so!

    Reply
  42. Karena says

    July 27, 2010 at 12:14 am

    “I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT” I am starting a new series of original paintings!

    Karena
    Art by Karena

    Reply
  43. Erin says

    July 27, 2010 at 12:15 am

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! I have the best family in the world–so blessed!

    Reply
  44. Stephanie Chacharon says

    July 27, 2010 at 12:16 am

    I’ve got an announcement: Holy matrimony! We’re gettin’ hitched!

    Reply
  45. Erin says

    July 27, 2010 at 12:18 am

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUCEMENT!
    Or, at least I’m hoping to soon. Hubby and I are trying for our first kidlet.

    Reply
  46. Lana says

    July 27, 2010 at 12:23 am

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT….

    My ‘baby’ girl is turning three next month! Can’t believe it has been almost three years since we welcomed this feisty, beautiful, spirited little girl into our lives and hearts. Would love a gorgeous invitation for her party!

    Reply
  47. Celeste Zuckerman says

    July 27, 2010 at 12:23 am

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT! I am obsessed with my dog, Chase!

    Reply
  48. Stephanie says

    July 27, 2010 at 12:24 am

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!

    Today is my 13th wedding anniversary :)

    Reply
  49. Annie says

    July 27, 2010 at 12:26 am

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT…I’VE GOT A JOB AFTER GRADUATION!

    Reply
  50. JKK says

    July 27, 2010 at 12:26 am

    I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!
    I’m having a baby! We’re preparing for our first little one and would love to use these announcements.

    Reply
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