It’s time for Birthday Giveaway #2!

This week there will be two gifts and two winners.

#1  I chose to give all three items I bought from isabellsumbrella away because I couldn’t choose my favorite; I just love them all! The winner will get a set of six note cards (finished size 3.5”x5”) complete with kraft colored envelopes…

a set of twelve mini note cards (3.5” x 2.5”)…

and, last but not least, a cute little panda button!

#2 A second winner will get their very own Panda Webkinz! I saw these at a local store and couldn’t resist getting myself (and you!) one. He’s so cuddly and the online game/social network thing is too cute! It’s for kids obviously, but it’s also perfect for an adult to cuddle, too!

As usual:

*** To win, leave a comment on this post by Midnight EST on Sunday, September 14th with your favorite - #1) the note cards and button or #2) the cuddly panda bear. That’s it! I’ll randomly select two winners! Hopefully things work out nicely and the winners each get the gift they like best, but no guarantees. 

The next giveaway will be announced on Monday, September 15th!

Good luck everyone!

So, all I can think about is the cute baby panda at the Atlanta Zoo.  I’m so excited I almost want to send out announcements! If I did, you can be certain I’d be sending them out sealed with wax and a cute panda!

Though actual handwritten correspondence is rare these days, it’s something I love to do. I think it makes the recipient feel special and cared about. Also, I love to receive handwritten mail - who doesn’t?! Adding a wax seal with an adorable panda impression would make the letter even more meaningful, so why not go the extra step?!

You can purchase this beautiful wax stamp for only $11.50 at Amazon.com; even if just for a desktop decoration.

These are too adorable for words. I love sending traditional mail to my friends just to make them smile, and I can’t imagine a cuter card to send than this one. Mama panda and baby panda are cuddling while butterflies flutter around the Chinese symbol for love. 10 cards for $15.95 are available from China Sprout.

Want to add a touch of pandas to your bills or corespondence? Here are a few Panda address labels I found. The last is my favorite.

132 labels for $14.00 at AnimalDen.com

144 labels for $9.99 at ColorfulImages.com

60 labels for $20.00 (eep!) at PaperChicks.com

120 labels for $18.00 at FamilyStationary.com

Edited to add:

Bill pointed out that Superior Labels have these adorable panda labels for sale, too. Only $15.40 for 300 labels!

My best friend is completing her degree to become an elementary school teacher, and I’ll definitely be getting these for her when she graduates. I remember getting stamps on my papers in elementary school and I loved them. These pandas give encouragement and will surely give any kid a smile. They’re available for $6.95 at School Crossing. They’re also available in Spanish!

They also have individual panda stamps available. I want this one just for me! $2.95

I’m fond of sending postal mail because it’s more tangible and seems more personal than email. I love finding cute cards to send that aren’t for any particular occasion and these definitely apply. If these adorable little note cards from Isabellesumbrella’s Etsy shop are gone when you check, it’s because I snatched them up! They’re only $7.00 for a set of six. Eeep! I really need to stay away from Etsy.