I went to the post office today and the line was seriously ridiculous. I left immediately and went to buy new ink cartridges for my printer so I could take care of postage at home. Even the mailboxes were overflowing with last-minute holiday cards being sent out. Yikes.
What does all this mean? That if you haven't already taken care of holiday gifting for friends and family that you won't be seeing in person on Christmas, you're in big trouble. Even expedited shipping may not be able to save you now...
Etsy gift cards floated into my periphery a few months ago and I immediately identified them as not only a great gift idea in general, but a wonderful option for holiday gift giving. And now that most of our favorite e-retailers' shipping deadlines have come and gone, the brilliance of the Etsy gift card remains an excellent choice for last-minute slackers (like me).
Here's the rundown: Etsy gift cards can be used at any Etsy shop that has a little green gift icon with the words "This shop accepts Etsy Gift Cards" below the shop announcement (below the shop header). Here's a peek at what to look for (and forgive my Paint skills; I was too lazy to open Photoshop for this one, haha!):
Etsy gift cards are available in $25, $50, $100, or $250. I'm willing to bet that by this time next year, you'll be able to choose whatever amount you want to give.
If you're among those who still need to find a handmade treasure for a loved one who is out of state or overseas, you're in luck! Etsy gift cards are, of course, still available for purchase, but wouldn't you like to win one?
The lovely Danette Dillon of All My Love for All My Days is giving one lucky Anna Delores reader a $25 Etsy gift card to help you tackle your panic during these last precious days of holiday gifting.
Please stop by Danette's blog to say "thank you" for introducing you to Etsy gift cards and giving you the opportunity to win one from Danette herself! Use Rafflecopter below to enter, and hurry! The giveaway ends on December 23 so you have a wee bit o' time to send your gift card off to its intended recipient. Good luck!
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I'll gift it to my best friend Amy!
ReplyDeleteA good friend of mine, who I know has her eye on so many shiny things! I won't state her name, just in case I win, so I can surprise her, or if I lose so she isn't disappointed :D
ReplyDeleteMy mom! She would love it!
ReplyDeleteI'd keep the gift card...I love Etsy!
ReplyDelete-Sharon
The Tiny Heart
Dec. Group Giveaway!
I must be really terrible because I'd keep it. There was a specific thing I wanted for Christmas and my boyfriend refused to get it because "he wanted to be original" So, I'd get it for myself instead. :P
ReplyDeletexo, Adriana.
My Mom, she loves Etsy
ReplyDeleteKat E.
I would love to give it to my bestfriend, she loves etsy!
ReplyDeleteI might give it to my mother! She hasn't experienced the wonderful world of etsy yet! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI would give it to my bestie, who also has their own Etsy! She would love it!
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed..
Me!! I deserve a little something for myself now and then. Plus, I'm getting married in May and Etsy is the king of all wedding decor!!
ReplyDeleteMy best friend, she absolutely loves etsy, as do i :)
ReplyDeleteMe:)
ReplyDeleteEtsy obsessed! I'm going to draw from a hat to see who I can give it to.
ReplyDeleteI'd probably keep it but use it to buy something for my mom.
ReplyDeletei would probably give it to my sister :)
ReplyDeletemmmm I guess me... :-)
ReplyDeleteI'll gift it to my mom for her birthday ^^
ReplyDeleteThankyou for this lovely giveaway! ^^
hana_clay@yahoo.com
To be honest, I'd probably keep it. But I might use it on someone else. ahha
ReplyDelete-Lauren
I'd keep it because I'm addicted to Etsy.
ReplyDeletekiddomsg at gmail dot com
........me! ha!
ReplyDeleteIs it terrible that I would use it?!
ReplyDeleteshannoncarman at yahoo dot com
I would use it for myself or a friend depending on what comes up. I'm very giving But also very low income and never get to shop so...Lol
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Cassie
butterykittens@yahoo.com
dailydirtydiaper.blogspot.com
I would keep it but use it to pick out a gift! There are a few things I already have my eye on :)
ReplyDeleteIs it bad to say Me?
ReplyDeleteI would let my daughter choose something
ReplyDeleteNot ashamed to admit that I would use the gift card for myself!
ReplyDeletemarija.majerle at gmail dot com
my best friend!!!!
ReplyDeletedefinitely me :) heehee
ReplyDeleteI would keep it for me. :D
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ReplyDeleteArt Attack Diner will probably get my business.
ReplyDelete~Johanna
I'd keep it and make myself an extra Christmas gift, I'm Etsy addicted! Thank you for that opportunity!
ReplyDeleteLove, B
Lucky recipient? Are you kidding?! ME! Ha! Mama needs a little somethin'-somethin'... ;)
ReplyDeleteI want the gift card! :)
ReplyDeleteI would use it to get my boyfriend something he has had his eye on :)
ReplyDeleteI would be selfish and keep it for myself!!!
ReplyDeleteI would be me! I love etsy!
ReplyDeleteI think I would keep it, or get something for my daughter.
ReplyDeletei'd give it to my sister..she's been eyeing some Etsy items :)
ReplyDeleteI would keep it! I've been eyeing goodies for my little boys
ReplyDeleteme-its been a long time since i've bought something
ReplyDeleteflyergal82 AT (yahoo) dot $com%
I would use the gift card to make a purchase!
ReplyDeleteDeDe@DesignedDecor
I would keep it for myself or use it for my mom.
ReplyDeleteMe! Thank you :)
ReplyDeleteMeeee :)
ReplyDelete-Ashley Marie Morrissey
ashummz05(at)yahoo(dot)com
My lovely Mom would really enjoy this!
ReplyDeleteBeing disabled and on a fixed income, I'd use it to buy a gift for my daughter, who turns 18 in February.
ReplyDeletei'd give it to my sister. she LOVES etsy.
ReplyDeletei would use it to buy gifts for my siblings!!
ReplyDeletemyself!! :)
ReplyDeleteI would be selfish and keep it for myself, love Etsy!
ReplyDeleteI'd gift for my sister. She loves handmade stuff. :)
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ReplyDeleteI would get my kitty a new toy!!
ReplyDeleteI'd give it to my granddaughter who is almost 18 and loves everything Etsy!
ReplyDeleteLOL, either ME or my friend Meggy, who I don't have a gift for yet!
ReplyDeleteMe, myself and I. hah, lucky us!!Merry Merry Christmas and a happy new year.
ReplyDeletefanouria20(at)hotmail.com
my cousin! (like a sister to me)
ReplyDeleteMe!! :) (although I'd probably use it to buy something cute for my boy's room!)
ReplyDeleteI would keep the gift card for myself. Unless, of course, I find something for my mother or a friend along the way :)
ReplyDeleteMe! XD
ReplyDeleteMe!
ReplyDeleteME!! :)
ReplyDeletei'd use it to buy gifts for my sister and myself he he thank you ladies for a great giveaway! merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteMe Please!
ReplyDeleteI'd give this to my sister - she loves Etsy!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the giveaway :)
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