...because these are not - yawn - simple paper-in-an-envelope cards. These cards...these Hallmark cards...are made of paper and accompanied by an envelope, but they also play music (which makes me jig, and you will, too) and have a wee little recorder inside where you can record your very own greeting! They are called Hallmark's Recordable Cards with Music (go here to see the card designs and listen to music samples).
We're giving three (3) of you an assortment of these cards (value: $6.99 each card), shipped just in time for Valentine's Day (provided you email me your mailing address in time).
The owner of the cutest Valentine's tights in our house loved recording her greetings today...
Thankfully, the recordings may be re-recorded over and over again, since I know her siblings (and I!) will want to chime in on the 10-second greeting, too. Below is the greeting button,with included (removeable) instructions.
When your Valentine opens the card, he or she will hear your greeting followed by a song, which varies by card. The card above broke out into Do You Love Me (you know, "Do you love me? Now that I can daaaaaance. Watch me now!" Stuck in your head? Good. Mine, too).
Here are the cards that we received from Hallmark (one for a "Grandma," a kitty one possibly for a child or a friend, and one for someone very loved, perhaps a friend or a special man or gal). The 3 winners will also receive 3 cards each, but they may not be the exact same cards as these...
Want some? Just let me know in the comments. Three of you will be selected by Random.org. Only US addresses (apologies!). Want a second entry? Tweet, blog, or Facebook the giveaway then come back here, let us know what you did, and you'll be entered twice!
Here are the Hallmark Valentine's Day cards giveaway!
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Timestamp: 2009-02-07 20:54:42 UTC
#1: Valentines card - lovely. I'll comment for an entry.
What a great gift for the grandparents far away! Thanks for the give-away!
You're right! I really do want those! :-) Count me in!
Send me a tweet! @JustPureLovely
Valentines card - lovely. I'll comment for an entry.
Posted by: renee @ FIMBY | February 04, 2009 at 06:56 AM
So can I win a pair of those too cute V-day tights? :0) That would be dreamy, too! I guess we'll settle for the cards, should random.org choose me. SO.....it's warm enough there for that dress? Cuz the high today (here) is 35. Yay. I need a warm getaway and a friend and I are thinking of heading your way.
Posted by: Jerri | February 04, 2009 at 07:46 AM
Oh, I just love these cards! It is always so sweet to hear someone's voice in these beautiful cards. I even use my son's voice for my ringtone on my cell phone. Thank you for offering these! Happy Valentine's Day!
Posted by: Stefanie F. | February 04, 2009 at 08:02 AM
Hope the weather holds out for you for saturday...Btw we would love to get a set of those cards...Have a great rest of your week...
Posted by: BeckiG. | February 04, 2009 at 08:12 AM
LOL...now you got the song Do You Love Me stuck in my head!
Have a terrific time at Blissdom!!
Posted by: Teresa | February 04, 2009 at 09:00 AM
My husband got a card like that for his birthday. It's still a source of great amusement around here.
Posted by: robin@mypusuitof... | February 04, 2009 at 09:23 AM
I tweeted. mypursuitof
Posted by: Robin | February 04, 2009 at 09:27 AM
Too cute!
Posted by: Katherine | February 04, 2009 at 09:45 AM
Just tweeted too... as inertiarus. :)
Posted by: Teresa | February 04, 2009 at 10:02 AM
I loved the picture of my sweet little 5 year old soon to be turning 6. I want one of those cards in the mail with a wonderful recording of that little one + the others!!
Love you,
Posted by: mom | February 04, 2009 at 10:16 AM
I know my daughter would loooove these. She would play them over and over and over and over.
Hmmm....do I really want to enter?
Of course I do!
Posted by: franticallysimple | February 04, 2009 at 10:24 AM
LOVE those tights wee one!
What a fabulous give-away. Timely.
I am a recent subscriber to your Freely Educated blog. Looooooove it (in sing songy voice)!!
I sent it around to my homeschool community yesterday b/c we are studying the body. Thank you for the heads up about the 3D body gig. Way cool.
Hallmark. I cry at their commercials. Why not enter for a chance to win cards I would cry over little voices forever captured on Valentines Day too?
If I don't win, thank you for the fantastic idea for grannies and Daddy.
Have a great rest of your week.
~ Straight Shooter
Posted by: Straight Shooter | February 04, 2009 at 10:45 AM
What cute cards. I'd LOVE to be entered! THANKS!!
Posted by: tonya | February 04, 2009 at 10:58 AM
Love to be in on this and receive these cards. Thanks!
Posted by: Victoria Duerstock | February 04, 2009 at 12:25 PM
I'd love to win those!
Thanks!!Those tights are too cute!!
Posted by: KateinNJ | February 04, 2009 at 01:15 PM
Thanks for the giveaway- these sound fun!
Posted by: Kristi @ RunWatchPlayWait | February 04, 2009 at 01:36 PM
This is a wonderful give-away. Thanks for being so generous! My 7yo would love to share these with his sweethearts! :O)
Posted by: Marianne | February 04, 2009 at 02:12 PM
I posted on FACEBOOK.....
http://www.facebook.com/posted.php#/profile.php?id=1072058955&ref=profile
Posted by: Marianne | February 04, 2009 at 02:13 PM
You've made my blog....
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Posted by: Marianne | February 04, 2009 at 02:17 PM
What a great gift for the grandparents far away! Thanks for the give-away!
Posted by: Lisa Anderson | February 04, 2009 at 02:41 PM
Oh Lori! You have the best blog and the BEST giveaways!
Posted by: Renee @ It Happens to Be | February 04, 2009 at 03:12 PM
What cute cards!
Posted by: Laura | February 04, 2009 at 03:24 PM
I subscribed!
Posted by: Laura | February 04, 2009 at 03:28 PM
You're right! I really do want those! :-) Count me in!
Posted by: Drewe Llyn Jeffcoat | February 04, 2009 at 04:20 PM
Me, me, me. I want them!!
Posted by: Angelle | February 04, 2009 at 06:23 PM