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Date: August 15, 2008
Featured Company: Smiles Across Miles
Tidbits About Them: Smiles Across Miles offers unique, affordable, custom birth announcements, invitations, holiday cards, thank you notes, and wedding cards. All cards can be customized to fit your needs.
What they’re giving away: 1 reader will win 60 4×6 photo cards.
How to win: Visit Smiles Across Miles. Come back and leave a comment stating what you like most about their designs. PLAY BY THE RULES! IT MUST BE RECOGNIZABLE THAT YOU VISITED THEIR WEBSITE OR WE WILL NOT ENTER YOU!
Who is eligible: You must have a U.S. mailing address.
When the baby product giveaway expires: A winner will be drawn on Thursday, August 21. That means you must leave a comment on or before Midnight CST Wednesday, August 20. We’ll e-mail the winner and post the results HERE. If you win you (the winner) MUST CONTACT THE VENDOR WITHIN FIVE BUSINESS DAYS, or your prize will be forfeited, and another winner will be drawn. The winners are always posted HERE.
Can’t wait? Smiles Across Miles is offering a 10% discount on any order when you enter the coupon code ‘WELCOME’. Good luck!
Technorati Tags: freebie friday, custom photo cards, Smiles Across Miles, custom birth announcements, invitations, holiday cards, thank you notes, wedding cards
Maja says:
I like the background and colors.
August 15th, 2008 at 9:36 am
SANDY says:
love the fact the cards I glanced at- look like quality and they are not harsh like mass reproduced items- they look fancy
August 15th, 2008 at 10:35 am
Teresa N. says:
I love all the wonderful background designs they offer!!
Thank you for the great giveaway!
themonkinme(at)gmail(dot)com
August 15th, 2008 at 11:05 am
Sierra says:
I love the “Shapiro” holiday cards! So cute … would love to use those for Christmas this year! Hope I win!
Thanks!
August 15th, 2008 at 11:46 am
Patti says:
I like Maddie birthday invitation and the invitations that have the initial of their first name. CUTE!!
August 15th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
Amy says:
I really like how all the cards are comtemporary and modern. My favorites are the polka dots. I could really get some good use out of those considering I have a baptism and birthday coming up.
August 15th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
faith says:
I love that site. I especially love the Shapiro holiday card with the 3 different photos on it. So cute for Christmas!
August 15th, 2008 at 1:12 pm
Angie E says:
Hello,
While browsing the website http://www.smilesacrossmilescards.com I came across some wonderful ideas for Thank you Cards!!
They offer a great selection of Thank You cards where you can display photos of the party/event and with it a nice thank you to your guests!
Very creative in their designs, offering great colors. and in my opinion, a good price too!
Thank you for the great giveaway!
baileybobby6(at)hotmail(dot)com
August 15th, 2008 at 1:17 pm
Denise says:
I like the Grier Holiday Cards. With so many family members so far away this is a great way to keep them close the growth of my son.
brief_monkey@yahoo.com
August 15th, 2008 at 1:18 pm
Gina Stratos says:
I like the graphic quality of their designs. They all look very modern. My favorite is probably the St. John Holiday Card.
gkstratos@yahoo.com
August 15th, 2008 at 1:40 pm
Lauren P says:
I love the Nicholas Birthday invitation, of course I gravitate towards orange. I like that these don’t look like your typical photocards from Wally World!
August 15th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
CE says:
I like that a lot of the birth announcement cards have slots for multiple pictures, so that you can include sibling shots as well. I like the Shannon birth announcement best.
August 15th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
Ami says:
I love the backgrounds they have to chose from! Could make some cute xmas ones and hope I have the chance! Thanks for the contest!
August 15th, 2008 at 2:25 pm
Heather R says:
I love the holiday cards that allow you to put multiple pictures on them, especially the Howard design.
August 15th, 2008 at 2:38 pm
Cindi says:
Happy Friday! Thanks for the fantastic giveaway contest. I adore the “Johnson Holiday Card.” My two sons would look adorable on the card to send for the holiday season. Please enter me in your drawing. Many thanks, Cindi
August 15th, 2008 at 2:40 pm
Yvonne says:
I really like the Thank You cards! The color schemes are very cute and would be perfect for girl scout troops.
August 15th, 2008 at 2:43 pm
tuesday says:
I love that you can print your own cards for one low price. Great!
August 15th, 2008 at 2:56 pm
Aspiring Soccer Mom says:
I’m so excited about sending out photo Christmas Cards this year. I love the Bingham Christmas Card - we will be able to showcase our little one growing over the year!
August 15th, 2008 at 2:59 pm
Meg says:
I especially love the Paul Birth announcement. I didn’t do announcements for my 1st but have a goal to do it for this next one-thanks!
August 15th, 2008 at 3:07 pm
Tracy says:
I love that you can either have them printed by the company or save by printing them yourself!
August 15th, 2008 at 3:13 pm
Katrina says:
I love that they offer print your own as an option!
August 15th, 2008 at 3:35 pm
Mia J. says:
I like that most of the holiday cards say Happy Holidays or Seasons Greetings so I could send the same card to people for Christmas and Hanukah. Also I like the simple designs and the colors.
August 15th, 2008 at 4:04 pm
jeanne says:
I like that they are affordable, have a lot to choose from and offer for us to be able to print ourselves if we would like.
August 15th, 2008 at 4:35 pm
Michelle T says:
I love the Nicholas birthday invitation. It’s super cute and would be perfect for my son’s 2 year party in a few months. Thanks
August 15th, 2008 at 4:54 pm
Vicky Boackle says:
i like the holiday c ards that allow a collage and that you are so eager to work with people so they are happy with their choice.
August 15th, 2008 at 5:35 pm
Margaret Smith says:
My Favorite is the Grier Holiday Card. It was really hard to choose a favorite. You have so many wonderful designs. Thank you for this giveaway.
August 15th, 2008 at 5:44 pm
susan varney says:
the shapes
August 15th, 2008 at 6:10 pm
chris swanson says:
WOW what beautiful backgrounds they have. I love it.
August 15th, 2008 at 7:43 pm
Christy Hickman says:
I really like the Samuel Birth announcements. I really like that you can mix black and white pictures with color pictures on the cards. These are so beautiful. Thanks for the great giveaway!
August 15th, 2008 at 8:22 pm
Stacy says:
I have always wanted to do a Halloween card and love their Boo one.
August 15th, 2008 at 9:20 pm
Naomi says:
I like the Burke holiday card. It’s modern and simple.
August 15th, 2008 at 9:33 pm
Carmen V says:
Perfect timing! We are looking to purchase birth announcements for our latest addition, Bryce. I loved the Joshua birth announcements
August 15th, 2008 at 9:49 pm
Amanda A says:
I like the Guerrero holiday cards - I can’t believe I’m thinking about Christmas cards already!
August 15th, 2008 at 10:44 pm
Alice Hansen says:
I love the boy birth announcements - especially the David design. Thanks for the giveaway!
August 15th, 2008 at 11:00 pm
Reagan says:
I love those cards. They look so original, unlike others I’ve seen. I will seriously consider using them for our Christmas cards this year! (I like the Grahm holiday card)
August 15th, 2008 at 11:08 pm
Hillary - The Queen I Am Not says:
I like that the birth announcements have so many windows for pictures, but none of the designs look cluttered. I especially love the Aiden birth announcement.
August 15th, 2008 at 11:34 pm
Aimee says:
I love how their designs not only include photos, but still are clean in their design. Even the options that have a number of options are bright and welcoming, but not overwhelming. One of my favorites was their Graham holiday card.
August 15th, 2008 at 11:37 pm
Marilyn says:
I love the way you can have multiple pictures of the newborns and how they use various colors (ie. purple) and not the same pink and baby blue. Nice work.
August 16th, 2008 at 6:41 am
Sherylee says:
I like the collage designs and that they will print a design for you if you have your own. They also will let you change certain things on a card. That is a great option
August 16th, 2008 at 8:28 am
Casey H says:
Im loving the andrew birth announcement, Im getting induced with baby #2 on monday and I havent even picked out announcements yet! I’d love to win this, it would make it so much easier!!
August 16th, 2008 at 8:59 am
Debra says:
I love the designs and the fact that you can tweak the designs (font, color, etc.) to get the perfect announcement. We just had a baby 3 weeks ago and haven’t sent announcements yet so this would be a great win for us!
August 16th, 2008 at 9:44 am
Bonnie Capuano says:
What I like most is that they are unique AND for all occaions! Thanks for the chance to win them!
August 16th, 2008 at 9:45 am
Molly B. says:
I like the Jenna Holiday card. I like that it is simple and not cluttered looking.
August 16th, 2008 at 9:50 am
Alexis says:
I love the unique colors and designs they have. Like the stripes, dots, and other accents. They’re really different and definitely my style.
Thanks!
August 16th, 2008 at 11:19 am
Janet F says:
I like that they are unique and they work with you to customize what you want.
They will also make changes to any of the designs.
I like the Holiday designs because they offer a good selection and they would be beautiful to send to someone.
I have never seen such cute Thank You cards before.
I love the photo collages.these are my favorite.
Thank you!
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
August 16th, 2008 at 11:26 am
amandasue says:
I really love the colours and the simpliness but yet they still look elegant. I really like the Carolyn Jane Birth Announcements, I love how nice the Pink and Pastel Yellow looks together
August 16th, 2008 at 12:03 pm
Kelly says:
I like the print your own card options. I also like the matching thank you and birthday announcements.
Kelly
August 16th, 2008 at 2:38 pm
Susan says:
I love the great selections.
August 16th, 2008 at 2:39 pm
Heather says:
I like the Isabella birth announcement because it has one big picture where I could put just the baby and then 3 little pictures where I could put pictures of our 3 other kids with her!
August 16th, 2008 at 2:53 pm
Annie says:
I like that they have a variety of products, anouncement and collages. I love the collages. I w\hope I can have one for every year of my daughter’s life.
My fav item- the landry’s thank you card…
August 16th, 2008 at 3:58 pm
Kathrine W says:
ohhh i like the Robbie birthday cards! I am thinking of ordering some for my son’s birthday party next month! thanks for the link!
thewehrungs@yahoo.com
August 16th, 2008 at 4:23 pm
Bree says:
I love how modern and different they look- they don’t look like they were made at Walmart!
August 16th, 2008 at 7:57 pm
Debra Ford says:
I’ve always loved photo Christmas cards, and they have some great ones, but I also like that they have other holidays, like Halloween cards…..that would be sooo cute to send out. Would love to win.
August 16th, 2008 at 8:39 pm
Aura says:
I really like the thank you cards- they have creative templates and I love that you can put more than one picture on the card.
aahaft at gmail dot com
August 16th, 2008 at 9:04 pm
Cynthia Shern says:
It is not too early to start thinking about Christmas. I just love the Shapiro holiday card. My new Granddaughter would look fabulous on it.
August 17th, 2008 at 8:38 am
Kristy says:
I love all of the neat borders she uses. My favorite has to be the Shapiro Holiday Card.
August 17th, 2008 at 8:45 am
Kari Follett says:
Print your own option!! Nice!
August 17th, 2008 at 8:46 am
Tammy says:
I like the Grahm holiday card - the thing I like best is that you can change the designs to suit yourself.
August 17th, 2008 at 10:27 am
Moosie says:
I like that they have a wide assortment of holiday cards…3 pages! The Burke style is my favorite, though.
August 17th, 2008 at 11:19 am
Krissy says:
With my very first and long tried for baby on the way, this would be an awesome way to announce his birth! I love the options they have available and the great ideas on their site! Awesome giveaway!!!!
August 17th, 2008 at 12:07 pm
Dianna K. Ball says:
I particularly love the Walt Anniversary Invitation. My sister-in-law is getting married next year and I’d love to be able to get these for her as wedding invitations!
August 17th, 2008 at 1:33 pm
cindy says:
they are all a work of art, looks like a great scrapbook page!
August 17th, 2008 at 3:21 pm
Holly says:
I love that they aren’t the mass produced ones that you see everywhere. I also love the variety of backgrounds and colors..so nice!!
August 17th, 2008 at 6:34 pm
Carmen A says:
The Samuel birth announcement looks precious. I am on the search for birth announcements for my son that will be born at the end of next month.
August 17th, 2008 at 8:18 pm
Hesper F says:
The thank you cards are fantastic! I love the variety!
August 17th, 2008 at 8:30 pm
Dawn @ Coming to a Nursery Near You says:
I really like their non-traditional colors on the holiday cards. They’re gorgeous cards!
August 17th, 2008 at 8:35 pm
Courtney S says:
I love that the holiday cards are so unique and they would really stand out when given out!
August 17th, 2008 at 11:53 pm
Mary @ Adventures in Mommyland says:
I like the Jordan Thank You Notes. Great giveaway, thanks!
August 18th, 2008 at 1:31 am
Allie says:
Well I love how organized and fast the site it - easy to navigate!
The styles (I of course looked at baby girl announcements since I am having a girl) are modern yet feminine - not too frou frou, clean styles that I think would be appealing and attractive to all styles of people! Totally bookmarking this site!
August 18th, 2008 at 5:40 am
Xenia says:
As I’m due with my second baby in a few months, I especially like the photo birth announcements. The Isabella birth announcement is adorable and I like how there would be one main picture and then I could use the smaller ones to include our new addition with the other family members. Thanks!
August 18th, 2008 at 8:22 am
Donna C. says:
I like the Troy holiday card
August 18th, 2008 at 9:01 am
Jackie says:
I like the holiday cards! I like the ones that have the pictures in black and white and the cards in color. I also really like the ones that have multiple pictures. There are so many choices, too, so you can find something for every occasion.
August 18th, 2008 at 10:53 am
Sara says:
I like the Caty holiday card and would proably make it a Christmas one. Sure would be fun to send these out. Hope I win!
August 18th, 2008 at 11:32 am
Gina says:
Love the holiday cards….wish I had seen this website for my daughters birth announcements!
August 18th, 2008 at 12:06 pm
Lisa E says:
I like the “Paul” and “George” birth annoucements. And their prices are very reasonable for the multiple picture cards !! what a great giveaway!
lisae819(at)yahoo(dot)com
August 18th, 2008 at 12:30 pm
Stephanie V says:
Love the Devito holiday cards!
August 18th, 2008 at 2:23 pm
TheAngelForever says:
Love their simple, classic designs. Especially the Jenna Holiday card that has room for three photos. Thanks for the great giveaway!
August 18th, 2008 at 2:34 pm
Shelly says:
My favorite is the Caty holiday card
August 18th, 2008 at 2:43 pm
Donna Rogers says:
As a mother of twins I loved the announcement for multiples. All designs are beautiful.
August 18th, 2008 at 6:32 pm
Kirsten says:
I liked the variations of the wedding thank you cards. We are planning my daughter’s wedding and these are lovely.
August 18th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
Cales Cantrall says:
I love them all! My favorite was the Lauren invitations! Too cute!
August 18th, 2008 at 7:16 pm
Lynn Russell says:
I love the holiday cards.
August 18th, 2008 at 9:06 pm
Mary Otis says:
All the pictues look so real - particularly the baby above. I want to pick her up and hug her.
August 18th, 2008 at 10:52 pm
Elizabeth M. says:
I’m partial to the holiday cards. I appreciate the option in designs of having multiple photos or just one on the card and I love the black and white designs too!
August 19th, 2008 at 4:29 am
Rachel says:
These cards are great, because it allows you to truly personalize them. They give you ideas and a guide, but from that, you can make it exactly what you want and what works with your style. Great site that is easy to work with.
August 19th, 2008 at 6:33 am
Christine says:
I love that they have Halloween cards…you don’t see that often! My favorite though is the Miller Holday Card. thanks!
August 19th, 2008 at 10:56 am
Denise says:
The scrapbook page has a lot of good content.
August 19th, 2008 at 11:19 am
Kathy Conley says:
I love the 50 Years Young collage card - what a great idea!
August 19th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
Jean says:
The cards are elegant and sweet.
August 19th, 2008 at 3:27 pm
Tiffanie W. says:
I love how there are so many designs to choose from: holiday, announcements, invitations!
August 19th, 2008 at 4:38 pm
Carole says:
I loved all the “collages”- after all -WHO can just print out ONE of someone you think is so cute - liked the title “Our Little Prince!”
August 19th, 2008 at 5:12 pm
Christine says:
I really like the Bingham holiday cards. The collages are a great idea. I like the First birthday one.
August 19th, 2008 at 5:51 pm
Ed Nemmers says:
Troy holiday card is sweeet!
August 19th, 2008 at 5:52 pm
Becca says:
I love the simplicity of the Grier holiday card. Very sophisticated.
August 19th, 2008 at 8:15 pm
Erica G says:
I like the isabella birth announcements.
August 19th, 2008 at 8:54 pm
Karen Gonyea says:
Love them all.
August 19th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
Gianna says:
I love that they have birth announcements for multiples
August 20th, 2008 at 3:31 am
Meredith Peters says:
I like the Tyler Holiday card with the pumpkins. It would make a great Thanksiving invite card or just to catch up in the Fall!
August 20th, 2008 at 6:46 am
Ann Fuller says:
I really love the Bingham holiday cards.My daughter lives in Madrid,spain with my 3 under 5 Grandsons…this will bring smiles to family in the US
August 20th, 2008 at 7:35 am
kathy pease says:
they have so many to choose from
August 20th, 2008 at 8:12 am
Evelyn says:
I really like the Howard Holiday Card. Really nice!
August 20th, 2008 at 8:36 am
Lori says:
The Jenna holiday card and the Anthony holiday card are great! We celebrate Hanukkah and Christmas, so I love that the Jenna card is just wintery. As for the Anthony card, I really want to have a Halloween party this year, and that would be such a cute invite! Thanks
August 20th, 2008 at 8:37 am
Nanette Olson says:
I like the “Shapiro” holiday cards.
August 20th, 2008 at 8:58 am
LeeAnn P. says:
I really like the Anthony Holiday card that says BOO!
My kids are really into Halloween!
August 20th, 2008 at 9:09 am
Pamela White says:
I like the fact that you can make collages of pictures. This would be great for holiday greetings, graduation announcements and birth announcements.
August 20th, 2008 at 9:40 am
Sharon says:
I really really like the birth announcements, esp. Samantha design, and think they are very reasonably priced and so lovely,
August 20th, 2008 at 12:32 pm
Susanne Troop says:
You have such a variety of design…I really like the holiday cards!
August 20th, 2008 at 3:23 pm
Ken Hollar says:
I like the photos and crisp design a lot.
August 20th, 2008 at 4:26 pm
kathy pease says:
the holiday crds are so great and with then just around the corner
August 20th, 2008 at 4:49 pm
Buddy Garrett says:
I like the wide variety of designs with various backgrounds. They truly have a card for every occasion.
August 20th, 2008 at 6:45 pm
Suzie G says:
I like the designs of the cards. They look trendy and I love how they customize the cards (wording, colors, etc). I like the King holiday card with the year in the center. I think I would pick those to send this Christmas with photos of my kids.
August 20th, 2008 at 7:29 pm
Renee Turner says:
The Birthday Collage. What a great idea to have a current picture and then several pictures on the other side of each previous year.
August 20th, 2008 at 8:56 pm
Suanne Giddings says:
I like that most of the cards have places for multiple pictures. Thank you for the opportunity to win!
August 20th, 2008 at 9:24 pm
Janet says:
I heart all the wonderful background designs they offer!!
August 20th, 2008 at 10:04 pm
Caryn B says:
I have been looking for some thank you cards for my son’s first birthday gifts and really like the Miles Thank You Cards (I didn’t find too many for boys I have to say but the ones for girls are really cute)
August 20th, 2008 at 11:10 pm
Lily Kwan says:
I love the Tyler holiday card design!
August 20th, 2008 at 11:50 pm
Suzanne B. (Crunchy Green Mom) says:
I really like how many pictures that can be put on a card, with a family of 7 I really need all the room. I like the Grahm cards for the Holidays!
August 20th, 2008 at 11:56 pm