Getting mail – Tiny Prints giveaway

January 19, 2009

There is nothing that excites me quite so much as a hand addressed envelope in my mailbox, Dear Reader. I don’t care if the envelope contains a card, a letter, a newspaper clipping, or a quick note, the fact that someone cared enough to write a note, affix a stamp, and mail it really warms my heart.

I know I’m not the only person who feels this way. My Grandma puts our postcards and notes on her refrigerator. They stay on there until they fall apart.

Cards and letters make people feel good. They show that you care. They inspire people to pay it forward and do nice things for others.

In the past, I have usually picked up a pack of 12 generic but nice cards for each major holiday of the year – Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. I always wrote a little note inside, and I mailed the cards to all of the important people in my life.

Last Valentine’s Day, I put paint on Grace’s little hand and made hand prints inside every one of my cards. Those were really cute, but they were a lot work. A lot of work. It took seven people to get her tiny prints on the cards.

This year, I’m sending Tiny Prints of another sort. These were much easier, and they are going to be just as treasured as last year’s Valentines.

That’s my current favorite card, minus the bottom part where it lists my personal information. How cute is that? I also loved these ones:

Guess what, Dear Reader! Tiny Prints is giving a $50 gift certificate to one lucky Feels like Home reader!

To enter: (I know this sounds complicated, but it really isn’t.)

Visit Tiny Prints and pick your favorite card.
Under the big green personalize button, click Save to Favorites. (You’ll have to register on the Tiny Prints site to save it as a favorite.)
Come back here and share your favorite card and why you picked it in the comments section with the email address you used to register at Tiny Prints. If you don’t include the same email address, your entry will be invalid.

For extra entries: You can earn one extra entry for each of the following:

Tweet about this giveaway and leave the URL for the Tweet in the comments.
Stumble this post and write a brief review.
Write about this giveaway on your blog, including Feels like Home and Tiny Prints. Leave the URL in a comment.
Post my button on your sidebar. Report the URL for your site in a comment.
Subscribe to my feed and report it in the comments.

Good luck! I’ll use Random.org to choose a winners after 11:59 pm on January 27, 2009.

Fine print:

The winner will be verified by Tiny Prints to ensure that he or she is a registered user and saved the Valentine’s card as a favorite. If this step is not completed, another winner will be chosen.
Entrants can only win one gift certificate but many enter as many times (on as many different blogs) as they would like.
Winner is responsible for the full purchase price of any items that fall outside of contest winnings.
Open to entrants worldwide.
The gift certificate will be mailed to the winner directly from Tiny Prints.

Receiving “real” mail inspires me, so I submitted this post to Monday’s Muse

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ridingwithnohands.com said:

I love the “Huge Heart” card because the little girl sitting on the heart kind of looks like my 4-year old She’d get a kick out of it, I’m sure. Love the card with Grace in her kitchen! The caption is perfect. The email I used is: mariana (at) ridingwithnohands (dot) com.

# 19 January 2009 at 7:51 pm

ridingwithnohands.com said:

I tweeted about it: http://twitter.com/LookNoHands/statuses/1132284772

# 19 January 2009 at 7:57 pm

MJ said:

I love the Valentine’s Dots photo card.

# 20 January 2009 at 6:41 am

MOMFOREVERANDEVER said:

swinging sweethearts is my favorite

# 20 January 2009 at 3:09 pm

MOMFOREVERANDEVER said:

subscriber

# 20 January 2009 at 3:14 pm

Dumaurier said:

I adore Heart Sprinkle, it is so simple ans sweet. I can just picture my son’s smile on it

# 20 January 2009 at 3:35 pm

susaaan@hotmail.com said:

My favorite card is the Sweetheart Smiles. I love the simplicity of it!

susaaan@hotmail.com

# 20 January 2009 at 3:38 pm

peg42 said:

My favorite card is the Swinging Sweetheart, which I saved to my favorites. Thanks so much for this giveaway.

# 20 January 2009 at 4:09 pm

April said:

I love the monogram belt thank you cards!!!

# 20 January 2009 at 4:40 pm

Staceybug said:

I love the Toile Band Bridal Shower Invitations : Rich Red.

I am hosting a bridal shower and these would be perfect!

http://www.weddingpaperdivas.com/products/ProductView_2987.htm?f=1

# 20 January 2009 at 5:13 pm

Staceybug said:

oops I forgot my email address.

queenstacey25@gmail.com

# 20 January 2009 at 5:14 pm

agordon10 said:

the scoop is my pick, caus eteh kids love ice cream

# 20 January 2009 at 5:45 pm

Anonymous said:

http://www.tinyprints.com//products/ProductView_5762.htm

I just love the Vintage Fun photo card. I think my cuties would be precious in it!

K. C.
kccuties(at)gmail(dot)com

# 20 January 2009 at 6:35 pm

Christina G. said:

I chose the Lovable Lion : Cherry Red because it’s the cutest lion I’ve ever seen. Thanks for the giveaway!

# 20 January 2009 at 9:25 pm

Christina G. said:

I tweeted:

http://twitter.com/cmg94538/status/1135552352

# 20 January 2009 at 9:26 pm

Christina G. said:

I stumbled:

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# 20 January 2009 at 9:27 pm

Christina G. said:

I blogged:

http://wutgivs.blogspot.com/2009/01/feels-like-home-50-tiny-prints-giveaway.html

# 20 January 2009 at 9:29 pm

Christina G. said:

I subscribed to your feed.

# 20 January 2009 at 9:30 pm

Kim said:

I heart the Cupcake Crush – simple and cute.

# 21 January 2009 at 5:07 am

Kim said:

I tweeted – http://twitter.com/kgail11

# 21 January 2009 at 5:08 am

gkstratos said:

Sweet Tweets and Love Charms are my favorite. I like the simple design.
gkstratos@yahoo.com

# 21 January 2009 at 9:59 am

The Saunders Family said:

the little butterfly baby announcements are my fav today!
mom2maria at hotmail

# 21 January 2009 at 12:20 pm

mverno said:

i like the lovey dovey valentine card

# 21 January 2009 at 1:05 pm

Deb said:

I love the Reptile Rapture cards. My sons are really into dinosaurs right now, and they’d love to hand these out at school. I registered on the site and saved the card in my favorites. Thanks for the great giveaway.

# 21 January 2009 at 6:25 pm

besosforpesos said:

I love the teacher’s pet and enchanted woods! So darling and these come in really handy for students and personal use!
I used the email cheyli @ hotmail.com to register, not the one on my blogger acct.

# 22 January 2009 at 2:26 am

besosforpesos said:

TWEET!
http://twitter.com/cheyli

# 22 January 2009 at 2:27 am

besosforpesos said:

Blogged:
http://besosforpesos.blogspot.com/2009/01/week-3-january.html

again, used cheyli @ hot mail.com

# 22 January 2009 at 2:30 am

besosforpesos said:

button:
http://besosforpesos.blogspot.com/

registered with cheyli @ hotmail.com

# 22 January 2009 at 2:31 am

Dina said:

My favorite is the Butterfly Dance kids card – my daughter loves pink and butterflies, so she would very much enjoy sending these to her friends! The inside of the cards is very nice, too. And they come in cool silver metallic envelopes! I used the same e-mail address as in blogger.

# 22 January 2009 at 6:03 am

Dina said:

Subscriber.

# 22 January 2009 at 6:04 am

Minnesota Mami said:

I like the ‘Sweetest Day’ style with 3 photos. I have 3 kiddos so it would work perfect for us!

# 22 January 2009 at 11:34 am

Jodi said:

My favorite card is the Happy Hummingbirds card! It’s too cute! I would love to win this gc! Thanks!

# 22 January 2009 at 2:57 pm

- Marybeth I. said:

I selected the monkey and cupcake valentines cards for my two daughters!

misaacmom [a]t gmail [dot] com

# 22 January 2009 at 7:31 pm

- Marybeth I. said:

tweet – http://twitter.com/misaacmom/status/1141028011

# 22 January 2009 at 7:33 pm

- Marybeth I. said:

added your button to blogmania – http://misaacmom.blogspot.com

# 22 January 2009 at 7:34 pm

- Marybeth I. said:

subscribed via google reader

# 22 January 2009 at 7:35 pm

Carrie said:

My favorite is the loveable lion valentine’s card. He’s cute! I registered with this email address: adorablyconfused@hotmail.com

# 22 January 2009 at 9:49 pm

Sarah said:

I love the Spring Arrival : Deep Turquoise card. We are expecting a boy in March and it would be so fun to use this springtime theme announcement. They are all awesome designs.

# 23 January 2009 at 3:29 pm

Sarah said:

Tweet:
http://twitter.com/bensarah/status/1143376836

# 23 January 2009 at 3:38 pm

Sara said:

The Dino Hearts : Chocolate design is my favorite. I added it to my favorites! I have always loved triceratops ever since the Land Before Time came out and “Cera” was in it! Sounds alot like Sara…so of course I was hooked.

# 23 January 2009 at 4:18 pm

Jenndiggy said:

I love Vintage fun. Such a classic design.

jenndiggy gmail com

# 23 January 2009 at 11:11 pm

Charlotte (Life's a Charm!) said:

i have chosen the sweetheart smiles. i like the simple design…

(remove the spaces)
c h ar m 32 @ y ma i l . com

# 24 January 2009 at 1:35 pm

Charlotte (Life's a Charm!) said:

blogged!

http://www.lifesacharm.net/blog/?p=1184

# 24 January 2009 at 1:39 pm

Charlotte (Life's a Charm!) said:

i’m a new subscriber

# 24 January 2009 at 1:39 pm

Charlotte (Life's a Charm!) said:

posted your button to my sidebar at http://www.lifesacharm.net/blog/

# 24 January 2009 at 1:51 pm

Elenna Louise said:

My favorite is the Ahoy Valentine design because my kids are in the skeletons and skulls phase.
elenna[AT]sbcglobal.net

# 24 January 2009 at 7:13 pm

Lilith Silvermane said:

I like the blushing beauty.. I am under LilithSilvermane(at)gmail(dot)com

# 24 January 2009 at 9:23 pm

judybrittle said:

I chose You Are So Tweet. That is a cute kids card.
judybrittle at aol dot com

# 25 January 2009 at 7:30 am

Mommyhood is Thankless said:

I love Cupcake Crush and it is in my favorites!

mommyhoodisthankless{AT}gmail.com

# 25 January 2009 at 4:21 pm

Mommyhood is Thankless said:

I have your button on my blog: Here

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# 25 January 2009 at 4:22 pm

Mommyhood is Thankless said:

I tweeted: http://twitter.com/wastebasket/statuses/1147808230

mommyhoodisthankless{AT}gmail.com

# 25 January 2009 at 4:23 pm

Brooke said:

I like them all! I really like the Precious Postage……too cute!

Thanks

# 25 January 2009 at 4:37 pm

Karen said:

My fav is the HUGE heart card.

ktgonyea at gmail.com

# 25 January 2009 at 5:28 pm

Veronica said:

There is too many to choose from because I love them all. I particularly like the loveable lion valentine’s card. Thanks for a great giveaway

# 25 January 2009 at 7:48 pm

chani said:

I chose the heart chain because it is simple and has a lot of space for a photo.

chani.adams(at)gmail.com

# 25 January 2009 at 9:26 pm

amyinkamloops said:

Thank you for posting this information. I really appreciate it! Valentine’s Day Kids’ Cards is my favourite so cute!

Great blog and giveway. I hope you have an awesome day! Thanks again Amy (amyinkamloops *AT* gmail.com)

# 26 January 2009 at 7:13 am

Christina said:

I love the Love Charms photo card. It’s beautifully simple, with the white background and red hearts. (cmcmenemyATgmailDOTcom)

Thanks for this contest!

# 26 January 2009 at 9:05 am

justicecw said:

I love Dino Hearts for my son! Thanks, justicecw@hotmail.com

# 26 January 2009 at 11:07 am

Margie S. said:

I chose “Vibrant Valentine” because the flowers make me smile : )

# 26 January 2009 at 11:33 am

Twinz mama said:

I like Valentine elegance.

twinzmama23(@)gmail(.com)

# 26 January 2009 at 11:55 am

Krista Miller said:

i have two favorites: “sweet tweet” and “furry friends.” both have birds, and i am mad for bird designs. furry friends also has a bunny, which my daughter is mad for. sugary79@aol.com

# 26 January 2009 at 12:49 pm

Krista Miller said:

i subscribe. sugary79@aol.com

# 26 January 2009 at 12:53 pm

crystalf said:

My favorite is the Enchanted Princess. It reminds me of my daughter who will be having her first Valentine exchange this year at preschool. Thank you!!

crystal faulkner 2000 at yahoo dot com

# 26 January 2009 at 12:58 pm

fancyfeet48 said:

I love the Valentine’s Dots photo card

# 26 January 2009 at 4:11 pm

Reeva said:

i love the dino hearts! I’m having so much fun making friends and blog-hopping again this year.

Thanks for such a generous giveaway! I hope I’m chosen as the lucky winner!!!

# 26 January 2009 at 4:18 pm

Hollie said:

I saved the Vintage Monogram Pink birth announcement. I love the colors and that it is available on recycled cardstock.

hedwards25 at yahoo dot com

# 26 January 2009 at 6:54 pm

Hollie said:

I subscribed.

hedwards25 at yahoo dot com

# 26 January 2009 at 6:55 pm

Meghann said:

I faved the Cute Chirp card because birds are my favorite! I used meghann_lightfoot at hotmail dot com

# 26 January 2009 at 7:36 pm

Mtlgrl4evr said:

I love the Baby Monkey Valentine’s because my daughter and I love monkeys.

# 26 January 2009 at 7:59 pm

Mtlgrl4evr said:

I’m a subscriber.

# 26 January 2009 at 8:00 pm

Kara said:

I added my favorite, “Technically Smitten” as a favorite.
millkara [at] gmail.com

# 26 January 2009 at 11:11 pm

Miranda said:

swinging sweethearts

# 26 January 2009 at 11:18 pm

Deb said:

I love the Reptile Rapture cards. My sons are really into dinosaurs right now, and they’d love to

hand these out at school. I registered on the site and saved the card in my favorites. Thanks

for the great giveaway.

# 27 January 2009 at 5:30 am

Elisa Morrison said:

I favorited two boy birth announcements, since that’s what I would probably get if I won: the Safari Animal and the Blissful Bird Waterfall announcements. They have so many sweet ones.

# 27 January 2009 at 11:04 am

slyper said:

I really liked the Sweatheart Smiles design.

# 27 January 2009 at 11:45 am

Katrina said:

I really like the vintage fun ones!
gdy2shoes23(at)gmail(dot)co`m

# 27 January 2009 at 4:23 pm

calgirl said:

I like the Rainbow blossoms Thank You Cards.

# 27 January 2009 at 6:13 pm

Tracye said:

I love the Love Charms, becaues it’s pink and unique… which are two things that describe my girl!

trboyd at suddenlink dot net

# 27 January 2009 at 6:34 pm

Leah said:

I sooooooo love PRECIOUS POSTAGE. Why? Because it’s soooo cute and sums up how my family feels about sending Valentine’s Day cards (dazzled up with a pic of our ds) to all our family and friends! : )))

And, my registered e~mail addy with Tiny Prints is the one you see below

Thanks so much for this magical Valentine’s Day give~away! : )))

leahita[at]gmail[dot]com

# 27 January 2009 at 7:40 pm

Leah said:

I also subscribe! : )))

leahita[at]gmail[dot]com

# 27 January 2009 at 7:41 pm

Leah said:

And, I stumbled this give~away with a review! : )))

http://leahita.stumbleupon.com/

leahita[at]gmail[dot]com

# 27 January 2009 at 7:42 pm

lilyk said:

I love the Contemporary Cheer card because it’s so bright and colorful! I used the email address ms.lilyk@gmail.com at Tiny Prints.

# 27 January 2009 at 8:47 pm

lilyk said:

I subscribed to your email feed.

ms.lilyk@gmail.com

# 27 January 2009 at 8:49 pm

Sonya said:

I love the Ahoy Valentine! valentines day card!

# 27 January 2009 at 10:51 pm

Peggy said:

Monkey Love is to too cute and fun!
Thanks
matternu@aol.com

# 28 January 2009 at 2:48 am

Ginny said:

I picked monkey love because I love the inside check boxes.

# 28 January 2009 at 9:29 am

Ginny said:

stumbled ~ momof2ballerinas

# 28 January 2009 at 9:30 am

AmeliaB said:

I love the snail mail valentines! So sweet and cute. Perfect for a little note to a loved one.

amelia2007b(at)yahoo(dot)com

# 28 January 2009 at 1:28 pm

shares said:

i love the “you’re tweet” photo cards and the “snailmail” kids cards. very cute!

# 28 January 2009 at 1:52 pm

Godesseablu said:

I added the cool Valentine card. I like this design because it’s a simple penguin sitting on an ice cube saying your cool, a boy or girl can give this card out. thanks, Godesseablu@msn.com

# 28 January 2009 at 3:00 pm

EllyBean said:

I saved Furry Friends to my favorites!

ellybean (at) connected2christ.com
http://www.connected2christ.com/theblog

# 28 January 2009 at 7:39 pm

Victoria said:

I chose Cupcake Crush because I love the colors! utgal2004[at]yahoo[dot]com

# 29 January 2009 at 1:42 pm

Emily said:

I saved “Swinging Sweetheart” to my favorites.

Thanks for offering it!
princesslimey(at)gmail(dot)com

# 29 January 2009 at 2:52 pm

Erica G said:

I picked the Hearts Sprinkle because I love that it is simple and fun. I also love how the frame aroound the picture softens its edges. Thanks for the giveaway.

egreca (at) hotmail {dot} com

# 29 January 2009 at 5:54 pm

Chelsey said:

I like the Stitched Heart design because it looks embroidered. It is so sweet. Thanks for the giveaway. mybabyappleseed(at)yahoo(dot)ca

# 29 January 2009 at 10:55 pm

jennibean said:

http://www.tinyprints.com/shop/valentines_day_photo_cards_kids.htm#101R24P0D0

vibrant valentine is my fav. because it’s so sweet and girly!

# 30 January 2009 at 9:15 pm