***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!***
Thanks to random.org, we’ve got a Merry (belated) Christmas prize going out to… Kristin Aune (who made t-shirts for both of her kids, ornaments, buckeyes and has been trying to perfect her fudge pie recipe). Congrats!
Wahoo. Hope you guys all had an awesome holiday weekend (you can see a sliver of ours here). As we mentioned on Friday, we’ll be stopping in with one quick post each day this week (amongst family hosting, feverish book-deadline writing, and priming & painting all of our kitchen cabinets). But we couldn’t wait to share today’s giveaway that we wrangled after seeing so much amazing stuff at our local Handmade Holiday craft fair. So this week’s lucky winner will get:
- An 8×10 letterpress print (any choice of quote & color), a set of blueprint notes (airplane, boat, golfcart, knots, wave, or lighthouse) and a leather blank book from Almanac Industries. These Baltimore-based bookbinders and letterpress gurus bring a wonderful worn and masculine vibe to these printed prizes.
- $50 towards Funnel Cloud Studio on Etsy. Obviously we love her Virginia-themed art, but she also has a bunch of cheerful patterned prints and cheeky illustrations to choose from too.
- A 26-letter ornament set and this green vase from Turnerbots. And we thought our J, S, C and B initial ornaments were cool. Someone’s about to get a whole alphabet full of candy colored ceramics, along with a V-A-S-E.
- $50 towards Zou Zou’s Basement on Etsy. We loved the bunny print that we bought, and this $50 is enough to snag two of her colorful prints.
- PRIZE: Everything mentioned above
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “HAND IT TO ME” and tell us…
- BONUS QUESTION: … what you’ve made with your own hands recently. Did you bake something for the holidays? Did you give a handmade gift this weekend? Or have you tackled a DIY or homemade art project recently?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, December 28th at 8pm EST or at 10,000 entries (whichever comes first)
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- PRIZE SHIPS: The 50 United States (although we do try to wrangle as many international giveaways as possible)
- DISCOUNT: 10% off any item in Turnerbots’ Etsy shop until January 15th, 2012 with the coupon code YOUNGHOUSE.
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winner will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday as an update to this post. That’s right, come right back here on Thursday for the announcement of our winner. Good luck…
Note: We aren’t paid or perked for hosting these giveaways, we just do ‘em to thank you awesome folks for stopping in. See our Giveaway FAQ page for more info. Pics courtesy of Funnel Cloud Studio, Turnerbots, Almanac Industries and Zou Zou’s Basement.
Shannon says
Hand it to me! This year I tried my hand at stamped metal jewelry for Christmas-there was a steep learning curve but they turned out ok!
Erin says
“HAND IT TO ME”
One of my annual traditions is to make potato candy. Yum! I’ve also been crocheting blankets like a madwoman for all of my friends who are having babies.
amalisa says
HAND IT TO ME!
I made a felt alphabet for my nephew and a baby quilt recently.
Ruth says
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Lots of christmas cookies!
Crystal says
HAND IT TO ME!
My most recent DIY project was to clean up/repair our 50s era front door. Just took a bit of elbow grease and now it’s as good as new(ish)!
Steph Martinez says
HAND IT TO ME! Made ornaments for the kids and my niece and nephew.
Jennifer says
HAND IT TO ME!
I’ve made 4 batches of toffee this month, and even with the cookie platters gifted, I’ll probably still make more for friends and family. Love to bake for loved ones!
Kristin says
HAND IT TO ME!
I made a few gifts this year, including a felt flower scarf, knitted headband, and spiced walnuts.
Liz says
HAND IT TO ME!
This year, I made little cross stitch family portraits for family and friends!
Beth says
HAND IT TO ME!
I made a canvas with my BIL’s wedding photo, some bow holders for my nieces, cookie mixes for my brothers, silhouettes of the grandkids for my mom, and necklace hangers from knobs for my sisters. I guess it was a handmade Christmas!
Barbra says
HAND IT TO ME!
I made 115 reindeer and snowman cake pops! They were cute and yummy!
Lindsey says
HAND IT TO ME!
I made a delicious breakfast casserole for Christmas morning :)
Courtney C says
Hand it to me, please ;)
2 nights ago I put together an art easel… earlier in the month I made 70 hot chocolate cones and 75 chocolate dipped marshmallows.
Kathy says
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Haven’t done it yet , but putting plans together to DIY a dining room farm table!
Rachel says
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I recently made coasters I found on Pinterest for three of my friends’ Christmas gifts, made from tile, a photo, and mod podge. One of my friends is a musician, so the photos I used were each of his album covers. They came out great, but I totally forgot to take a picture before giving them to him. He loved them!
Alecia says
Hand it to me!
I made a fort kit for my nephews. (Thanks for the idea, Pinterest!). Im so excited to give it to them tomorrow.
Debby says
‘HAND IT TO ME’
I made my daughter a pin cushion jar filled with all kinds of sewing needs(good small scissors, thread, needles, etc.) and a gift card to the local fabric store. She has just started to sew in the last year.
diana says
Hand it to me! Every year i make my husband a scrapbook of our year together – this christmas it was album numer ten!
Lori says
HAND IT TO ME!
I made all of my gifts this year. So stressful, but so fun! Scarves, kindle covers, shirts, and food. :)
Felicity says
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Leslie says
Hand it to me…please.
This was a very lean Christmas because I recently lost my job. We relied on a birthday Amazon gift card from my BFF and handmade gifts. I ended up making a scarf and hat set for my mother in law, a scarf to match a previously made hat for my mother, a beardy hat for my brother and a scarf for his fiance. I started a dollhouse redo for my daughter from my childhood dollhouse. I even made my dog-brother a little kerchief (he loves to wear bandanas and the like, fancy little dog).
Ginny A. says
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I (attempted) to sew most of my own gifts this year. My sewing machine and I are currently not on speaking terms.
Rebe says
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Most recently I made my grandma her favorite christmas cookies: sprits.
jackie says
Hand it to me!
I made homemade ricotta cheese for a holiday appetizer- my first foray into cheese making and it was a hit!
Heather says
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I created a watercolor painting for a winter door decorating contest (I work at an elementary school). I didn’t win, but I had a lot of fun creating it. :)
Emily says
HAND IT TO ME! (pleeeease!)
I found these little chocolate pretzels on pinterest and made them for some friends and family. I like that they are under the appetizer category instead of dessert because that is definitely how we enjoyed them :)
http://familyfun.go.com/christmas/christmas-recipes/christmas-appetizers-snacks/holiday-pretzel-treats-685006/
Lauren says
HAND IT TO ME . . . And I made handprint ornaments out of salt dough for my daughter’s first Christmas! They’re not very cute though, so we may remake them for New Years!
Katie says
HAND IT TO ME! Usually I like to handmake some gifts for Christmas but this year we are in the middle of a kitchen remodel so I just made sugar cookies with the kiddo!
jessica says
Hand It To Me!
My husband, our three daughters and I spent 8 hours making gifts for family Christmas gifts! Most found on pinterest (hehe) but we loved it… my favorite was a family tree made out of our hands. Had to make one for myself! ;)
LindsayY. says
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I just made a set of coasters for my boyfriend for Christmas…Tetris, Super Mario, Star Trek and Cthulhu. Just a few of his “favorite things”!
kristin j says
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I made a death by chocolate dessert for christmas night. It was pretty yummy.
Jolene says
I made my daughter a teether out of wood and fabric (just discovered the gorgeous fat quarter selection at Quilting Adventures in RVA). I had grand intentions of handmaking all of my family members gifts this year, but the 4 month old and full time job got in the way :(. It looks like everyone will be getting Easter presents, instead!
Jolene says
Woops, HAND IT TO ME! And what I said before about the handmade teether and the busy life and all that…
marney says
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I honestly can’t remember the last thing I made with my own two hands! My 3 year old however, has made all kinds of cute things this past year, including a gingerbread house, tree ornament and a book. :)
Kris says
Hand it to me!
I made cloth cocktail napkins for my brother and SIL for Christmas as part of a entertaining-themed gift. It was fun to do!
abby says
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I sewed a fabric ring stacking toy for my nephew for Christmas. He’s only 4 months old, but I think he liked it!
Laurie says
Hand it to me! I made lots of ornaments with our little ones this year and of course, lots of yummy food for Christmas!
Roxy says
HAND IT TO ME! :) I last made a garland of little hearts cut from old book paper to string around the apartment… It sounds bad to cut up books, but they were on sale for $1 outside a book store!
Kaitlyn says
HAND IT TO ME! gingerbread cookies. :)
Lisa says
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Your kitchen renovation is fun to watch!
Ashley M says
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I made my grandma a teacup candle for christmas but I am most looking forward to making some things with my new SEWING MACHINE woo hoo!
Samantha says
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The last thing I made were rum balls for a family christmas party…they were delicious
graduate.living says
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I was never much of a cook, but I’m trying to learn all the family holiday recipes, so this Christmas I made a vegetable medley casserole! It was quite tasty!
Becky says
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I made my family’s tradition of cranberry walnut bread for friends and coworkers- the ladies in my family having been making this for 4 generations!
Kelly T says
Hand it to me!
I made a practice wedding veil with my mom!
Sherri says
“HAND IT TO ME!” I have an over sized entry way that I don’t have the money to furnish just yet in our new house. It really needed something, so I took a canvas print that I had bought a few years back from hobby lobby, that wasn’t my taste anymore, and painted over it in my own style. I even was able to use left over house paint in various colors to paint it, and didn’t end up spending a penny. It really warmed up my entry way, and I love it!
Mallory says
HAND IT TO ME. We recently made the most delicious chocolate balls for Christmas.
Clare says
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I made cinnamon rolls from scratch.
Karri says
Hand it to me!!!!!
I made some coasters, a blanket, and appliqués shirts for holiday gifts! I’ve also been making creations for my etsy store… Necklaces, headbands, and other fun stuff!
ris says
Hand it to me! I made some homemade goodies for my family’s Christmas festivities.
Michelle Johnston says
HAND IT TO ME!
This Christmas, I’ve done a lot with my hands! I made our tree skirt (sparked by a pin on pinterest) and a few of our ornaments, sewed some drapes for our dining room, made some aprons and faux felt food for our kids as Christmas gifts, AND baked a ton of goodies for friends and family. It’s been a busy season!
The merriest of Christmas wishes to y’all!
Michelle