Spread the News in Style - Beautiful Announcements from PeaPod - Giveaway!
Hello. I’m Wendy. And I’m a stationery snob.
I like the feel of nice paper. I like tasteful designs. Call me old fashioned, but I still like to hold a piece of mail in my hands. I’m online as much as the next Mama, but when it comes to inviting folks to weddings and birthday parties, and especially announcing the arrival of new babies, nothing beats a beautiful card in a beautiful envelope, lovingly addressed and stamped. Yes I like the pretty stamps too.
I luxuriated in the search for the perfect birth announcement for the Little Bean. We chose the “Forget Me Not Announcement” from Simply Put. It was right for us. But there are so many wonderful companies making exquisite cards now. I’m looking forward to introducing you to a few of them in the weeks and months to come.
So let’s make a proper introduction. Mamas, meet PeaPod Announcements. PeaPod Announcements, meet the Mamas.
PeaPod Announcements was founded on the principle that all things can be stated beautifully. Their cards feature fresh designs, printed on the best paper offered. Choose from their kodak matte endura photo paper (it resists fingerprints and will last more than 15 minutes on your fridge!) or their luxurious linen cardstock that allows the design to be carried over to the back of the card. PeaPod is a small company with a big heart, and they put customer service and customer satisfaction at the top of their list of priorities. The women behind the cards are designers, artists, businesswomen and moms. What’s not to like about that?
I have seen and held a sample of their announcements and cards and the papers are truly very very nice. The print quality is lovely on both the photo and the linen cards. And the unique designs range from the delightfully whimsical to the elegant.
I’d be remiss, however, if in this discussion of PeaPod’s products, I omitted the completely unique Keep In Touch or “K.I.T.” Cards they offer! You know the feeling…you meet a super cool and funny Mom on the playground. You think to yourself, “hey, I bet we could actually be friends.” But amidst finding the sand toys and wrenching the sidewalk chalk from your toddler’s fingers, there’s no way you can take the time to pull out your phones and exchange email addresses. Voila! Tuck a Keep In Touch card or two in your diaper bag, and you can easily pass on your information to that Mom you don’t want to have passed like two ships in the night!
Babies are being born. Birthdays are being celebrated. Friends are being made. Honor them with exquisite cards.
All this gorgeous stationery making you drool? Guess what. The lovely gals at PeaPod Announcements have offered one Babies Gotta Have It a gift certificate for $50 towards a purchase on their site. Want to enter? Read on!
To Enter the PeaPod Announcements Giveaway
- MANDATORY ENTRY #1: Take a swing by PeaPod Announcements and check out their beautiful assortment of stationery products. Come back and leave a comment on this post sharing which product you’d use your gift certificate to purchase. Entering is that easy!
***Want extra chances to win? After you have made your first entry as described above, do anything listed below and leave me additional comments for each one letting me know what you did! Maximum of seven entries per person.
- Follow me on twitter (click the birdy button on the left to do so easily) and Twitter this giveaway (I’ve even made it easy for you, just cut and paste): @BabiesGottaHavT is giving away a $50 gift certificate to PeaPod Announcements! Enter today! http://tinyurl.com/kuk3pt
- Blog this giveaway (send me the url so I can enjoy your post!)
- Subscribe to my blog using the button on the left
- Grab my button and put in on your blog or website! Button code is in the right sidebar. Leave the link in your entry.
- Become a Fan of Babies Gotta Have It on Facebook–just click the link on the left sidebar!
- Email your friends about the giveaway! cc me in the message (babiesgottahaveit@gmail.com)–I promise I will not spam you or your friends. Cross my heart
Your email address will remain private and not be shared with anyone. Giveaway only open to those with U.S. and Canadian addresses. Must be 18 or older to win. Giveaway begins on Sunday September 20th and ends on Monday October 5th at 11:59 Eastern Standard Time. On Tuesday October 6th, Random.org will select the winner I’ll email you immediately. After my daughter called Larry the Cable guy the last time she did a drawing, we have decided to take a little vacation from her choosing the winner. Random.org is in no way as cute and unpredictable as my daughter, but it is much more efficient and does not use any pieces of paper, even recycled ones. I am sure you will understand. Thanks for entering!
UPDATE! We have a winner! Random.org says… 2 Congratulations Kristin L. Random.org must love you! Thanks so much for entering everyone!
Maria said,
September 20, 2009 @ 11:51 pm
I love the birth annoncements esp. carriage boy ( I would hopefully use those soon!!)
Kristin L. said,
September 21, 2009 @ 8:07 am
I love the Toy Soldier Christmas card…how adorable!
Kristin L. said,
September 21, 2009 @ 8:24 am
Emailed friends and shared on Facebook!
Mommy Daisy said,
September 21, 2009 @ 7:26 pm
I like the New! Regal Boy design.
Mommy Daisy said,
September 21, 2009 @ 7:27 pm
I follow you on Twitter- @psmomreviews.
Mommy Daisy said,
September 21, 2009 @ 7:28 pm
I subscribe too. (And here’s the link for my tweet that I forgot before- http://twitter.com/psmomreviews/status/4158484653)
Mommy Daisy said,
September 21, 2009 @ 7:29 pm
I have your button on my giveaway blog- http://psmomreviews.blogspot.com.
Katrina said,
September 22, 2009 @ 3:23 pm
I am in love with the cocoa christmas card…I will seriously be getting those closer to the holidays
Alice Hansen said,
September 22, 2009 @ 6:09 pm
I’d get a set of holiday cards in the Cider design - beautiful! Thanks!
Alice Hansen said,
September 22, 2009 @ 6:11 pm
I subscribe via google reader - thanks!
JoD said,
September 23, 2009 @ 12:35 am
I would love Toy Soldier holiday card to show pictures of our family & our twins or the Dressing holiday card for a family photo. These are so unique! I love them. Thanks!
humpsNbump said,
September 24, 2009 @ 12:01 am
The Keep In Touch cards are a great idea and so damn adorable. Loving the Tweety Girl design.
~ jenine aka humps
humpsNbump said,
September 24, 2009 @ 12:02 am
I follow you on twitter already and RT the contest msg.
~ jenine aka humps
humpsNbump said,
September 24, 2009 @ 12:08 am
Oh and I added your button to my blog. Check out the section on the left side.
~ jenine aka humps
http://humpsandbump.blogspot.com/
Mary L said,
September 24, 2009 @ 9:15 pm
I love the Holiday Plaid Christmas cards!
Deborah said,
September 25, 2009 @ 1:44 am
Christmas Cards!
Deborah
comfortjoydesigns AT gmail DOT com
Michigan Addy Ready
Amanda Harper said,
September 25, 2009 @ 9:28 am
WOW!!! I love them all! i would either use the gift certificate for birth announcements, even though my LO is 4 months old I just think the birth announcements are too cut, or I would use it for Christmas cards. This year will be the first year I am sending photo cards.
Amanda Harper said,
September 25, 2009 @ 9:28 am
I am a fan on facebook, Amanda Miller Harper
Amanda Harper said,
September 25, 2009 @ 9:28 am
I subscribe via yahoo, GirlyMama81
jill t said,
September 25, 2009 @ 9:52 am
i like the candy cane christmas cards!
Linda Kish said,
September 26, 2009 @ 11:06 am
I like the pepperminted Christmas cards
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Linda Kish said,
September 26, 2009 @ 11:06 am
email subscriber
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Stephanie J said,
September 27, 2009 @ 8:54 pm
I would get:
Pinstripes Girl K.I.T. Card
Stephanie J said,
September 27, 2009 @ 8:55 pm
tweet
http://twitter.com/CouponClippin/status/4430580867
Stephanie J said,
September 27, 2009 @ 8:56 pm
I subscribe
Stephanie J said,
September 27, 2009 @ 8:57 pm
I am a facebook fan.
Elsie said,
September 29, 2009 @ 10:25 am
I would choose the customized personal birth announcement because they are the most wonderful that I have ever seen…. I’d give the gift certificate to my pregnant niece and her husband, to use for their 1st baby announcement, as they would be absolutely thrilled…it’s something special that they might not have ever considered!
Rebecca said,
September 29, 2009 @ 11:52 am
I think I would choose Tender Brown in the Christmas section!
Amy Croley said,
September 30, 2009 @ 11:51 am
I love the Candy Cane Christmas Cards
Amy Croley said,
September 30, 2009 @ 11:57 am
Blogged!
my blog
courtney rae clark said,
September 30, 2009 @ 12:06 pm
As an expecting mom-to-be, I will most likely get my much needed baby announcments! I really like the song girl and the family tree girl!
Kelly Sizemore said,
September 30, 2009 @ 1:56 pm
I would defnitely use it to buy holiday cards more specifically the cider one. It is beautiful and would fit our family perfectly. Thank you!
Heather H. said,
September 30, 2009 @ 3:08 pm
I like the New! Kinder.
jswandrn @ gmail.com
Heather H. said,
September 30, 2009 @ 3:09 pm
I subscribe.
Alexis Goeson said,
September 30, 2009 @ 8:54 pm
How can one go wrong with any of the brilliant & fabulous holiday cards!?! My top picks are Holly Jolly, Indulge and Trumpet!
Amy Croley said,
September 30, 2009 @ 9:36 pm
tweet
http://twitter.com/Amy_Croley/status/4513323865
Alexis Goeson said,
September 30, 2009 @ 9:38 pm
I follow you on twitter and am also a fan on facebook!!!
Amy Croley said,
September 30, 2009 @ 9:39 pm
face book fan
Amy Croley said,
September 30, 2009 @ 9:40 pm
subscriber
Alexis Goeson said,
October 1, 2009 @ 3:36 pm
I’m a subscriber!
Alexis Goeson said,
October 1, 2009 @ 3:52 pm
Emailed family and friends!
JoD said,
October 1, 2009 @ 5:56 pm
I would love the New! Cocoa holiday cards. Thanks!
Marie R said,
October 2, 2009 @ 1:56 pm
I like the prancer xmas cards.
Mandy said,
October 3, 2009 @ 2:37 pm
Thanks for this great giveaway! Would love to win these darling announcements!
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hope you’ll pop into my giveaway as well
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sarah buki said,
October 3, 2009 @ 10:11 pm
so hard to choose. probably a holiday one, i like the Belle, or Lights.
sarah buki said,
October 3, 2009 @ 10:14 pm
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Lisa R said,
October 4, 2009 @ 10:30 pm
I would get the New! Blue Moon xmas cards
BOWSNCLIPPYS said,
October 5, 2009 @ 1:16 am
If i wont i would spend it on halloween cards or keep in touch ones
thanks for doing this!
BOWSNCLIPPYS said,
October 5, 2009 @ 1:18 am
I subscribed via igoogle your on my google homepage now
BOWSNCLIPPYS said,
October 5, 2009 @ 1:20 am
I added your button above my music player on my blog here
http://thehappyhomemakersblog.blogspot.com/
BOWSNCLIPPYS said,
October 5, 2009 @ 1:22 am
And lastly i have blogged about your giveaway here:
http://thehappyhomemakersblog.blogspot.com/2009/10/babies-gotta-have-it-giveaway-hurry.html
Stephanie said,
October 5, 2009 @ 12:02 pm
I would get Christmas cards since no babies are are their way soon here, probably Blue Moon or Sugarplum.
Jay said,
October 5, 2009 @ 2:05 pm
I like the new Carriage boy announcement!