***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries***
We are overwhelmed with gratitude for all the love, congratulations, and generosity we’ve received since Clara was born. Thank you to everyone who reached out — your kind messages have meant the world to us. To celebrate and pay that kindness forward, we arranged a special giveaway this week as a small way to say thanks to our readers.
Originally, we hadn’t planned on formal birth announcements for Clara. But our friend Mollie from The Paper Cafe, who we’ve connected with before during other giveaways, offered us a thoughtful gift: complimentary announcements from her collaborator Take Note! Designs. We gratefully accepted, and on the condition that Mollie and Sarah from Take Note! Designs would partner with us on a giveaway so our readers could join in the fun. The result is this giveaway, and we couldn’t be happier with the beautiful designs they created.
One lucky reader will win $100 credit toward any order from Take Note! Designs. If you don’t have a new baby announcement to send, the credit can be used for invitations, thank-you notes, holiday cards, or other custom stationery. With so many attractive design options available, you may find it hard to choose just one.
We did eventually choose a design for Clara’s announcement—thank you to our friend Dana Duncan for capturing such a sweet photo of our one-week-old daughter that we were excited to share. The final announcement felt personal and polished, and it was a joy to see the design come together thanks to Take Note! Designs’ craftsmanship.
Below are the full details for this giveaway:
- PRIZE: $100 credit toward any purchase from Take Note! Designs, generously provided by Sarah at Take Note! Designs and Mollie at The Paper Cafe.
- TO ENTER: Leave a comment on this post containing the phrase “I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!”
- BONUS QUESTION: Complete that phrase with anything you’d like to share. Are you ready to declare your love? Do you have news you’ve been keeping to yourself? Maybe you have a baby, graduation, promotion, move, or engagement to announce. Tell us!
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, July 28th at 8pm EST
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One winner will be chosen.
- PRIZE SHIPS: Available to residents of the 50 United States and Canada.
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address. The winner will be selected at random and announced the following Thursday. Best of luck to everyone who enters.
We wanted to say a few more words about the partners who made this possible. Take Note! Designs specializes in elegantly crafted stationery and announcements, and their attention to detail made the announcement process simple and enjoyable for us. Mollie at The Paper Cafe has been a longtime friend and supporter, and she generously offered this collaboration as a way to celebrate Clara’s arrival with our community.
Whether you’re announcing something big or just want a stack of beautifully printed cards on hand, the $100 credit can go a long way toward quality stationery that fits your personal style. From simple, classic layouts to more playful or modern options, there are many ways to customize your order to suit the occasion. If you win, you can use the credit on announcements, invitations, thank-you notes, holiday cards, or any other printed pieces offered by Take Note! Designs.
If you plan to enter, think about how you’d finish the phrase “I’VE GOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!” and share it in your comment. We love reading your stories, surprises, and celebrations—this giveaway is as much about hearing your news as it is about offering a prize. Thanks again to everyone who has supported us and helped us celebrate this new chapter with Clara. We appreciate your enthusiasm and can’t wait to read your entries.
See our Giveaway FAQs page for more info. Pics from The Paper Cafe and Take Note! Designs.