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Apr 16, 2012

Uncommon Goods $50 Giveaway!

The uncommonly good people at Uncommon Goods gifted me with a Postcarden to try out, and another one to give away along with a $50 gift certificate! Yup, you read that right FIFTY DOLLARS in free shtuff to one lucky winner.

First, let me tell you about my Postcarden, one of the many paper gifts
you can choose. It came flat packed in a little box. The building required a tiny bit of assembly, and I do mean tiny. I used glue runner but you could use tape or regular glue. The building is printed on heavy, glossy, cardstock which proved resistant to my somewhat sloppy waterings.

Inside, there is a plastic tray with absorbent material. All you do is wet the absorbent pad, sprinkle the seeds inside the tray and set the whole thing in a sunny window.

Mine started sprouting the next day and one week later it looks exactly like the advertisement. See?

The sprouts are cress. If you've never tried cress, it tastes like a spicy radish.

What a fun little gift. You can put a stamp right on the box and mail it as is (Uncommon Goods estimates U.S. postage at $1.30).

Now, the part you've been waiting for! Enter to win a $50 gift certificate to Uncommon Goods. (U.S. residents only). Maybe you'll want to get one of the items featured below, which are some of my personal favorites, or a handmade paper gift, or a wedding or graduation present? Be sure to mention in your comment what you would choose if you won!

Seasonal Globes Magnetic Putty Heart Soap Dish



Postal Box Bank Geometric Mobile State Dish Towel


Seeing Spots Clock Smencils Color Coasters Tray



If you can't see the giveaway below you may need to disable any ad blocking software, or click the link that says "Read more." The only required entry is a blog comment telling me what you would get with your gift certificate. There are four other options for additional entries. (Be sure to leave the blog comment or your entire entry will be disqualified and who wants that?)

CONTEST IS CLOSED. I am in the process of verifying the eligibility of the winner.


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Disclosure: Uncommon Goods is an advertiser on this site. All opinions are my own, and I received no additional compensation for publishing this review or hosting the giveaway.

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34 comments:

Ingrid said...

Wow! What an awesome postcard to send to friends! And what delicious fun it would be to try to decide what awesome products to get with that $50 giveaway!

Anreda said...

What a great card...
Thanks for the chance to win...

Greetings Anreda

Denise ~ Paper Ponderings said...

Oh wow...so many things look fun! Love that card...really like the postal bank box and the smencils!

terriavidreader (IN-USA) said...

Looks like some fun items, and I'd love to win and try it out! Thanks for the chance.

CJG said...

I have had my eye on the birth month flower pendant (or earrings) for quite some time. Lovely!

luluvision said...

oh man, it's so hard to choose! They have so many great items! But once I saw the berry bowls, I thought, genius! Holes in the bottom of the bowl to let the water run out and for circulation. Awesome!

Kati said...

I think I would have to get the OGOBILD PODS for my boys, so their fortbuilding can improve even more!

sdelong1228 said...

What a cool postcard!! I would buy some of those to give to family & friends and I like the magnetic putty!!
sdelong1228@gmail.com

Petrina Case Studio said...

Hope I win so I can use the prize to get more Postgardens.
-I just price compared and Uncommon goods is the best price on the Internet and best price for shipping. They even let you pick how you want them shipped.
-I just ordered 2 as I could not wait. If I win, I will fall down - I never win anything.
-I forgot to leave my e-mail in the first comment I sent & I think that was a requirement to enter.

Mary Jane said...

What a fun giveaway. I would love to have the seasonal globes.
Thanks.
Mary jane

Nate and Rebecca said...

It is tough to decide, but I think I would get the scroll pen.

Linda Peterson said...

Wow, there are a lot of neat things. I love the tripod for cameras and and the card gardens are really great. Those are 2 of the things I would buy, but I sure found a lot of great things for gifts.

Anonymous said...

Maybe the smencils (if I knew what they were!) or the state towels. That Postcarden is kind of fun!
(from Karen)

SharonB said...

Wow! Thanks for the heads up on Uncommon Goods! What lovely products they have. I would use the $50 giveaway on the Deep Sea Sand Art - fantastic!

judi said...

probably give someone a gift ;)

elaine said...

I love that postcarden! I'd love to get at least one if I were to win. Plus another few to share w my daughters-in-law and sister. They sure would bring a lot of smiles.
I'm happy to have found your blog and having fun looking around. Thank you!

Anonymous said...

Great stuff! If I win I'd definitely get that cute soap dish!

Amy said...

I would definitely buy the smencils or the magnetic putty! That video makes it look like so much fun!! (and the postcarden even though it doesnt come along with it ^_^

Gina M Maddox said...

I love the micro greens kit!
http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/micro-green-kits
gina.m.maddox (at) gmail (dot) com

Rebecca said...

Love the birth month flower necklace!
rebatink(at)gmail(dot)com

AubreyLaine said...

I'd get the Bicycle Glasses
family74014 at gmail dot com

Tabitha said...

i like the OGOBILD PODS
kayleefaith1228@aol.com

Shae Johnson said...

I'd get the portable ping pong set.

Sunnie said...

I like the super sprowtz
sunniewoodyplus2 atmsn.com

g said...

Love the postcarden-what an awesome giveaway!

wilma2389 said...

I would choose the Custom Family Throw Pillow

cma21317 said...

What fun! The smencils, magnet putty and yes the post garden how cool.

randomcreativity said...

I would love to get a starry night kit, and grow your own mushrooms kit (it would be so cool to grow your own!) Thanks for the giveaway!

DebbieG said...

I LOVE that card with the trees, but if I won I would pick the Diana camera....thanks for hosting!
Sincerely,

Debbie
dg62 at verizon dot net

froghoppy said...

I think my daughter would love the magnetic putty! The postcarden is also an awesome concept.

froghoppy said...

I think my daughter would love the magnetic putty! The postcarden is also an awesome concept.

Finiftj said...

It's great giveaway, thank You)

Paper Tabby said...

The post carden is a wonderful concept, and the seasonal globes are just gorgeous - I would have to go with those if I won.

Nancy S said...

I love the idea of the postal garden. What a nice way to send something green and living to a friend! But my second choice would be the magnetic putty--what a hoot!

 
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