19 December 2012

handmade // Etsy gift cards + giveaway from Danette!

How on EARTH is it just 6 days until Christmas?  I'm sad.  I love December and January is always kind of a downer.  It's not the weather -- I love the cold.  It's knowing that the joyful holiday season is 11 months away again!  I won't let this ruin the rest of my week of holiday joy, however.  :)

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!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

67 comments:

  1. I'll gift it to my best friend Amy!

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  2. A 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

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  3. 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

    xo, Adriana.

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  4. My Mom, she loves Etsy

    Kat E.

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  5. I would love to give it to my bestfriend, she loves etsy!

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  6. I might give it to my mother! She hasn't experienced the wonderful world of etsy yet! Thanks!

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  7. I would give it to my bestie, who also has their own Etsy! She would love it!
    Fingers crossed..

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  8. 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!!

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  9. My best friend, she absolutely loves etsy, as do i :)

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  10. Etsy obsessed! I'm going to draw from a hat to see who I can give it to.

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  11. I'd probably keep it but use it to buy something for my mom.

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  12. i would probably give it to my sister :)

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  13. I'll gift it to my mom for her birthday ^^

    Thankyou for this lovely giveaway! ^^
    hana_clay@yahoo.com

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  14. To be honest, I'd probably keep it. But I might use it on someone else. ahha

    -Lauren

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  15. I'd keep it because I'm addicted to Etsy.

    kiddomsg at gmail dot com

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  16. Is it terrible that I would use it?!

    shannoncarman at yahoo dot com

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  17. 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
    <3
    Cassie
    butterykittens@yahoo.com
    dailydirtydiaper.blogspot.com

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  18. I would keep it but use it to pick out a gift! There are a few things I already have my eye on :)

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  19. I would let my daughter choose something

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  20. Not ashamed to admit that I would use the gift card for myself!

    marija.majerle at gmail dot com

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  21. I would keep it for me. :D

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  23. Art Attack Diner will probably get my business.

    ~Johanna

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  24. I'd keep it and make myself an extra Christmas gift, I'm Etsy addicted! Thank you for that opportunity!

    Love, B

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  25. Lucky recipient? Are you kidding?! ME! Ha! Mama needs a little somethin'-somethin'... ;)

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  26. I would use it to get my boyfriend something he has had his eye on :)

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  27. I would be selfish and keep it for myself!!!

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  28. I would be me! I love etsy!

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  29. I think I would keep it, or get something for my daughter.

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  30. i'd give it to my sister..she's been eyeing some Etsy items :)

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  31. I would keep it! I've been eyeing goodies for my little boys

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  32. I'd let my daughter pick some cute earrings maybe!

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

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  33. me-its been a long time since i've bought something
    flyergal82 AT (yahoo) dot $com%

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  34. I would keep it for myself or use it for my mom.

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  35. Meeee :)

    -Ashley Marie Morrissey
    ashummz05(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  36. My lovely Mom would really enjoy this!

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  37. Being disabled and on a fixed income, I'd use it to buy a gift for my daughter, who turns 18 in February.

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  38. i'd give it to my sister. she LOVES etsy.

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  39. i would use it to buy gifts for my siblings!!

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  40. I would be selfish and keep it for myself, love Etsy!

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  41. I'd gift for my sister. She loves handmade stuff. :)

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  42. I'd give it to my granddaughter who is almost 18 and loves everything Etsy!

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  43. LOL, either ME or my friend Meggy, who I don't have a gift for yet!

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  44. Me, myself and I. hah, lucky us!!Merry Merry Christmas and a happy new year.

    fanouria20(at)hotmail.com

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  45. Me!! :) (although I'd probably use it to buy something cute for my boy's room!)

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  46. I would keep the gift card for myself. Unless, of course, I find something for my mother or a friend along the way :)

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  47. i'd use it to buy gifts for my sister and myself he he thank you ladies for a great giveaway! merry Christmas!

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  48. I'd give this to my sister - she loves Etsy!
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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