Custom Event Tickets Winner

We have a winner! Congratulations to MJ, who said, "I’d use them for DonorsChoose business cards!" I'll be forwarding your name and e-mail to UPrinting to arrange your printing. Be sure to share a picture of the new cards with us when you get them!

Superfast Giveaway - Postcards!

I love postcards. Why? They're cheaper to mail, number one. Secondly, they work for so many things.

 

Need a business card that really stands out? Postcard's your man.

Calendar for your organization's events? Call Mr. Postcard.

Fast, easy thank-you cards that you can hand out? Yep. Ol' Posty to the rescue.

 

Postcard printing used to be a pain, what with the how-to-get-it-to-fit-on-the-paper fiasco and all. You almost needed a degree to get the job done. Now, online printing makes it a breeze. Don't believe me? Test it for yourself. One lucky winner will get 100 postcards just to see how easy it is to take advantage of those little slips of cardstock that do so much.

 

Here's the details:

• 100 Postcards for One (1) Winner
• 5" x 7"
• 14pt Cardstock Gloss
• No Folding
• Front Only Printing
• 2 Business Days Print Turnaround Time
• Limited to US residents 18 years old and above only

 

Entering is easy - just leave a comment sharing what you'll do with your postcards! Enter fast - this giveaway will end on September 15 at 10 pm Central Standard Time!

 

This giveaway is sponsored by UPrinting.

No monetary compensation was given and I will receive a set of postcards for hosting.

Superfast Giveaway - Postcards!

I love postcards. Why? They're cheaper to mail, number one. Secondly, they work for so many things.

 

Need a business card that really stands out? Postcard's your man.

Calendar for your organization's events? Call Mr. Postcard.

Fast, easy thank-you cards that you can hand out? Yep. Ol' Posty to the rescue.

 

Postcard printing used to be a pain, what with the how-to-get-it-to-fit-on-the-paper fiasco and all. You almost needed a degree to get the job done. Now, online printing makes it a breeze. Don't believe me? Test it for yourself. One lucky winner will get 100 postcards just to see how easy it is to take advantage of those little slips of cardstock that do so much.

 

Here's the details:

• 100 Postcards for One (1) Winner


• 5" x 7"


• 14pt Cardstock Gloss


• No Folding


• Front Only Printing


• 2 Business Days Print Turnaround Time


• Limited to US residents 18 years old and above only

 

Entering is easy - just leave a comment sharing what you'll do with your postcards! Enter fast - this giveaway will end on September 15 at 10 pm Central Standard Time!

 

This giveaway is sponsored by UPrinting.

No monetary compensation was given and I will receive a set of postcards for hosting.

Custom Event Tickets Winner

We have a winner!

Congratulations to MJ, who said, "I’d use them for DonorsChoose business cards!"

I'll be forwarding your name and e-mail to UPrinting to arrange your printing. Be sure to share a picture of the new cards with us when you get them!

Custom Event Tickets {Giveaway}

I like to think outside of the box. That's why I love online printing services that let you upload your own designs, like UPrinting. I have a tendency to use things for something other than their intended use.

Take, for instance, event ticket printing - you probably just think "event tickets," right? Concerts, Plays, Fundraising Galas, blahblahblahblahblah... Break out of the box!

Here, let me help:

• invitations


• announcements


• save-the-dates


• business cards

Have you thought of those? Personally, I'm thinking of designing some invitations/save-the-dates for my local MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) group with a bit of information about the group and meeting dates.  They'd serve well for inviting people and for our group members to put up on the fridge or carry in their wallets to keep up with meeting dates.

See? Smart, huh? You want some now, don't you?

Ok, ok - you can have 50.

Free.

You're welcome.

Prize Details:

• 50 Event Tickets for One (1) Winner


• 5.5" x 2"


• 10 pt. Cardstock Gloss


• W/ Sequential Numbering


• No Perforation, Front and Back Printing


• 3 Business Days Print Turn Around Time


• Restriction: Limited to US residents 18 years old and above only.

*Easy Entry*: Tell us what you'll do with your "event tickets" if you win. Will it be actual event tickets, invitations, or awesomely unique business cards? Share your ideas!

This is a super-quick giveaway - a winner will be chosen Friday afternoon (yep, the 13th), so enter now!

Disclosure: This giveaway is sponsored by UPrinting, no monetary compensation was given and I will receive event ticket printing for hosting. Check out UPrinting online printing services for more information about event ticket printing.

Rolled Canvas Print Winner

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We have a winner! Kelly will get a 16x20 rolled canvas print of a family portrait from UPrinting.com like she wished!

Huzzah for wishes coming true!

Go me; go me; go me! Okay, okay - go UPrinting; go UPrinting; go UPrinting!

*Ahem*

Congratulations, Kelly!

Sad that you didn't win? Don't worry, just go to UPrinting.com and you can order your own custom print!

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Rolled Canvas Prints {Giveaway}

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My mom has a picture of my stepdad in her house that was printed on canvas. I've always been fascinated by painted portraits, but knew that there would never be one in my future since they are so expensive. Now they have Artist Canvas Prints, where they print a photograph on artist's canvas. WOW! I just may get that dream fulfilled yet!

UPrinting.com has rolled canvas prints in sizes ranging from 8x10 all the way up to 40x60 - that's over 3 feet by 4 feet, ya'll! They can even do custom sizes from 8x8 to 55x100, so you can do your picture up right. Want to know the coolest thing? These things start at only $15! I pay that much for a dinky little picture package for my kids' school pictures!

Okay, I have to admit that's the second-coolest thing. Why? Because the coolest thing is that UPrinting.com is giving one 3Stairs reader a 16x20 rolled canvas print with free shipping! See? That is the coolest thing, isn't it? Here's the deets:

(1) 16x20 Rolled Canvas Print
Specifications: 1 Business Day Turnaround
Shipping: FREE UPS Ground Shipping
Eligibility: Limited to US Residents only. Must be 18 years old and up.

*Mandatory Entry*: Tell us what kind of picture you'd get printed if you win. Will it be a portrait, a great candid shot, or a scenic shot - or maybe even a graphic design? Share your ideas!

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  visit @3stairs to win a 16x20 rolled canvas print from @uprinting! http://bit.ly/aCysbh
  
  


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I'll let Random.org choose a winner on April 27, so get your entries in by 11:59 pm on Monday, April 26!

Disclosure: I will receive a 16x20 rolled canvas print as a thank-you for hosting this giveaway.

I did not receive any other compensation for this giveaway.

Send me a postcard! {Giveaway}

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As I've mentioned before, I am a postcard junkie. I ask my mom to send me one every time she travels out of state, and I've sent them for Christmas for almost a decade now. Oh, and you did realize they're cheaper to mail, right?

There's a plethora of ways to use postcards, but I really like the idea of using them as encouragement cards. Lunch box notes are another cool idea. Then of course there's invitations, stand-out business cards or calling cards, and advertising.

So you want some now, right? How about 100? How about 100 for free? UPrinting.com is offering one 3Stairs reader 100 free postcards.

I know, it's awesomely awesome.

Prize Details:

Item: 100 Postcards for one (1) lucky winner

Size: 4"x6"

Paper: 14pt Cardstock Gloss

Printing: Full color both sides

Shipping: Winner must pay for shipping

Mandatory Entry:
Leave a comment telling me what you'll use your postcards for if you win.

Extra Entries:

• Second Entry: Tweet this giveaway and leave a comment with a link to the tweet. This can be done once each day.
  
  visit @3stairs to win 100 FREE postcards from @uprinting!
  
  


• Third Entry: Follow me on Twitter and leave a comment letting me know your Twitter user name.


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I'll let Random.org choose a winner on the morning of January 4, so get your entries in by 11:59 pm on January 3. The winner will be sent a coupon code directly from UPrinting.com on January 8.

Disclosure: As a thank you from UPrinting.com for hosting this giveaway, I'll be receiving 100 postcards of my own. Go me!

Business Cards are a Reflection of You - What are yours saying? {Giveaway}

The first thing most people think to get when they start a business is business cards. It's a great first thought. Unfortunately for many, the thought process stops there. How many of us have decided we needed business cards, then went to the local mass-retailer and bought business cards - to print at home. I'm ashamed to admit I have. If it wasn't the first thing most small business owners did, they wouldn't be so easily attainable.

I have to tell you, though, that I won't be doing that anymore. Why? Because I've let something I've known for a long time actually sink in: your business cards are a reflection of you and your business. I recently got some business cards from UPrinting. They were the same design I had printed on the at-home cards. But they were So Not The Same Cards. These were thick and sturdy, with rich color saturation and a completely different feel to them. I don't hesitate a second to hand out these cards. I realized holding one of them that I still had a lot of the old cards lying around. Why? Because I knew deep down that I didn't like the subconscious message I was conveying with them.

If your cards are wafer-thin slips of paper with perforation tags on the edges, your reputation will also be wafer-thin. Business cards of quality convey your quality as a service provider or the quality of your products. Here's a simple test: What do you think when a business person gives you one of those flimsy perforated cards?[caption id="attachment_2902" align="alignright" width="246" caption="Die cut cards add creativity to your image."]

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Business cards can show off creativity these days, too. With business card sizes ranging from tiny slivers to almost-postcards, you can put as little or as much information as you want on your card. Artists could take advantage by displaying one of their popular works on their cards. Don't like square corners? No problem. Did you know there are die cut business cards now? Seriously. You can get a card shaped like a leaf. It's completely non-conventional and totally cool. Business cards aren't just for stuffed, starched shirts anymore.

So what are your business cards saying about you? If you're not happy with the answer, I can help, because Uprinting is giving away not one but two prizes! Each winner will receive 500 Business Cards!

Choose size: 2x3.5”, 2x3”, 2x2"

Choose paper: 14pt cardstock (matte or gloss coating) & 13 pt cardstock uncoated

Choose Color: (4/4) Color both sides; (4/1) Color 1 side , B/W backside; (4/0) Color 1 side, black backside

Shipping must be paid by Winner. Offer Valid for UNITED STATES SHIPPING ONLY.

*Mandatory Entry*

Leave a comment telling me how you'd use your new business cards if you won.

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I'll let Random.org choose a winner on the morning of Thursday, September 10, so get your entries in by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, September 9.

Who said the first comment never wins?

I went to Random.org and discovered the winner of the Postcard giveaway this morning.

Comment numero uno was from Cindi. Congratulations!

Update
Uprinting pointed out today that they are giving away two sets of postcards and since there were two entrants, Shawna won, too! Huzzah for winners!

Custom Postcard Ideas and Giveaway

I am a postcard junkie. I love receiving them (hint to all my traveling friends!) and I love sending them. It's cheaper to send a postcard, it offers an avenue for creative brevity, and it's simple. I've sent postcards for Christmas since Brandon was a baby, because I can share the message of Christmas Hope with everyone that touches the postcard, not just the recipient.

So, that being said, I'm tickled about UPrinting.com's custom postcards. With sizes ranging from 4"x6" all the way up to 6"x11", or even custom sizes, the possibilities are just about endless when it comes to postcards.

"Like what?" you say. "Aren't postcards just for 'Wish you were here' messages?"

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Check out these ideas:

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  Advertising - spread the word about your Etsy or eBay store




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  Invitations - perfect for block parties, premiers, book signings (Shawna!), or community events




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  Greetings - plenty of Christmas greetings for friends, family, church members, and teachers without the exorbitant cost




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  Calling Cards - stand out with a non-standard card!




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  Identification - car rider/bus rider tags for schools, luggage tags for travelers, or book plates




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  Encouragement Cards - keep encouragement with you and share it everywhere with little notes of happy

UPrinting.com offers custom greeting cards, brochures, and posters, as well. And that's all fine and good. But that's not what makes them awesome.

What makes them awesome as that they're giving 200 custom postcards to one 3Stairs reader!

*Mandatory Entry*:
Leave a comment telling me what you'll use your postcards for if you win.

Extra Entries:

• Second Entry: Tweet this giveaway and leave a comment with a link to the tweet. This can be done once each day.
  



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• Fifth Entry: Blog about this giveaway and leave a comment with a link to your post.



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I'll let Random.org choose a winner on the morning of Thursday, September 3, so get your entries in by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, September 2. The winner will be sent a coupon code directly from UPrinting.com.

Uprinting Blog Sponorship - What Sponsorship Should Be

I was invited by UPrinting.com to join their blog sponsorship program on May 21. You'd think that with just over 30 days, I wouldn't have had time to really work with them enough to form an opinion.

You. are. so. wrong.

The first opportunity I had to participate was within two weeks. Now, we all know the stairs are little patterny over there in the sidebar, so I played with the colors a bit to help the ad stand out. Being a newbie, I contacted UPrinting to check on the "okayness" of my tweaking. And since you all know my habits, you know it was 10:40 PM when I sent the e-mail. Do you think it was 9 the next morning before I heard from them? Nope. Can you believe I got an e-mail back at 11:18?! Yep. I had a response in 38 minutes.

Awesomeness. Pure awesomeness.

Here's a little more from the UPrinting team about why UPrinting.com isn't your average printing company:

Blog Sponsorships:
If you are looking to find a sponsor for your blog, UPrinting.com is definitely interested. We offer giveaways, advertising and more for qualified bloggers.

Non-Profit Sponsorships:
The U-Community Program sponsors hundreds of non-profits and education to improve our local communities.

Social Justice Projects:
The UPrinting Kiva account promotes small business growth in developing countries.

Green Printing:
UPrinting supports a sustainable future by recycling, using non-toxic inks, and offering eco-friendly recycled paper stocks for business cards and postcard printing.

Just so you know of another instance of awesomeness in the world.

You're welcome.