Custom Stickers/Labels from UPrinting {Review & Giveaway}

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

Big Sister E's Rock Star Party concluded, as many kids' parties do, with her opening presents.

I wasn't much of a help in giving people gift ideas for her, partially because she is a pretty easy-going child and likes most any toy that is in front of her and partially because she already owns so many that it's hard to find something she doesn't already have. However, our family and friends did a wonderful job and Big Sister E enthusiastically opened every present with the excitement only a 3-year-old can muster.

Do you ever wonder if there is a point to buying a card for a young child's birthday party? I do. They either can't read it or they blow right past it in the effort getting straight to the gift, or both. But you have to put something, right? Otherwise the presents would all end up anonymous and that just wouldn't work on multiple levels.

What other options are there? Folding a piece of wrapping paper into a mini card and taping it on always works but I think there's still got to be something better... and I have now figured it out, thanks to UPrinting!


Did you know that UPrinting offers sticker printing? They come in a variety of sizes and quantities and, because you add your own text, images or logos to them, these stickers can be personalized to suit any need that you may have. You can upload a completely finished design and have it printed directly as is, or you can use UPrinting's convenient tools (text, clipart, shapes, etc.) to create a masterpiece right on their site.

For us, I'm thinking something along the lines such as this:

This is just my first draft. It definitely still needs some work.

I also thought this might be nice:

Again, just the first draft. My girls do love pink, though!

Have any ideas how you could use some stickers? Do you have a business to promote? Shipping labels that would come in handy? Cookies that you deliver to neighbors that could use a holiday sticker on them? Want to move to my neighborhood with those cookies?

One lucky person will win 250 stickers/labels* (a $50+ value) of their own!

To enter to win your 250 stickers/labels: Tell me how you would use the stickers/labels 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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*Stickers/labels will be printed on 70 lb Label Matte stock with a full color front and blank back. Winner can select from 2" x 3.5," 2" x 4" or 3" x 3" sizes and will receive 4 Business Day printing and FREE UPS Ground Shipping in the USA. Canadian residents are required to pay shipping fees and taxes.

Giveaway will end on October 28th 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 November 6th, 2009. Giveaway open to U.S. and Canadian residents only.

A big thank you to UPrinting.com for providing me with 250 stickers/labels of my own, as well as for one lucky giveaway winner. For me, I'm looking forward to not having to spend extra money on birthday cards that aren't needed!