Customized Postcards from UPrinting {Giveaway}

{This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to those who entered!}

Is winter over yet? I know it's only December and technically we haven't even reached the first day of the winter season yet (how very, very depressing) but I think I'm done. I'm ready to pack up and head somewhere warm until the ground outside has thawed and the freezing temperatures have improved enough that we can leave the house in less than 12 layers of clothing.

I'm thinking my family jumps on a plane and flies somewhere that offers sun, sand and some relaxation and escape from the cold and stresses of life here at home. Don't worry, I wouldn't forget about everyone I know still back with their boots and shovels, though. In fact, I'd take a beautiful picture of all the fun we're having and send it out on a postcard to show my sympathies:

Just water for miles around. Can you smell the hint of sunscreen in the air?

When you go on vacation do you stand there spinning the wire racks of postcards looking for one that captures the message you're trying to send back to family and friends? Those days are over now that you can design your own postcards at UPrinting.com!

Whether you are doing printing for personal or business reasons, UPrinting has the selection, quality and service that you need at prices everyone can enjoy. The special touches that UPrinting offers also make them stand out from the crowd, such as getting a free proof before you pay or using one of their many templates to help you design the product that's just right for you. I was able to make my dreaming-of-a-vacation postcard shown above in just minutes using the tools provided right on UPrinting's website.

If you haven't yet tried UPrinting, you're missing out! Due to their never-ending generosity and support in the blogging world, one person will get to create postcards to promote their business or thank people for holiday gifts or just say hi, because...

One person will win 100 customized postcards* of their own from UPrinting!
ARV $44.23!

To enter to win your 100 postcards*: Tell me how you would use the postcards if you won. Do you have an idea already? Please do me the favor of leaving an email address or making absolutely sure it is visible in your profile. I have to have a way to contact the winner.

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*Postcards will be 4" x 6," printed on 14pt cardstock gloss and have full color on both sides. This prize includes the cost of the postcards ($44.23) but unfortunately the winner will have to pay for shipping costs, which will vary depending on location.

Giveaway will end on January 1st at 11:59pm CST. The winner will be chosen by random.org and announced here as well as emailed. The winner will have 48 hours to contact me or respond to notification or a new winner will be chosen. Prize will be awarded by coupon code on January 8th, 2010. Giveaway open to U.S. residents only.

A big thank you to UPrinting.com for providing me with 100 postcards of my own, as well as for one lucky giveaway winner. The opinions shared are my own and if you really need to see more, click here to see how I roll.