Say it with a card

By Mir

January 31, 2009

Valentine’s Day is coming, and you’re probably going to need a card or two. But, you know, not the same old thing you always do. Did you know that Hallmark makes these great cards where you can record your own message? These are particularly fun when you have little kids, because nothing says “I love you” like a recording that says: “What was I supposed to say…?”

These cards are available at all your local Hallmark Crown stores, and cost about $6 apiece. Or you could win some from me.

Two lucky Want Not readers are going to each win three of these recordable cards. Want to win some? First review the official contest rules and regulations and then leave a comment on this post before 11:59 p.m. Eastern (8:59 Pacific) on Sunday, February 1st, 2009 to enter for a chance to win. Winners to be determined by random number generation and Cupid’s arrows. Ow.

Ready? Go!

217 Comments

miki on January 31, 2009 at 1:38 pm

Please please please pick me!!!
Robin on January 31, 2009 at 1:45 pm

no no no pick me
EG on January 31, 2009 at 1:49 pm

Oh good, this way I won’t forget to get my hubby a V-Day card.
Heather on January 31, 2009 at 1:49 pm

I’ve been wanting to try these cards out! I’d love to win this one!
Heidi M. on January 31, 2009 at 1:50 pm

I always look at these but can never justify the cost. Winning one (or three!) would certainly be the “right” price!
Joanne on January 31, 2009 at 1:50 pm

Another great contest! These will be great because our family all lives out of state!
Elizabeth on January 31, 2009 at 1:55 pm

Count me in!
Kathy on January 31, 2009 at 1:59 pm

It would make me very happy to preserve my kids’ voices saying “I love you”!!!
divrchk on January 31, 2009 at 2:04 pm

These would be very fun to win.
Grace on January 31, 2009 at 2:08 pm

What great timing and how fun!
Brandi on January 31, 2009 at 2:08 pm

Oooh, yes!
Carolyn on January 31, 2009 at 2:08 pm

me!
Erin on January 31, 2009 at 2:10 pm

Who doesn’t love getting mail on Valentines Day?
Mandy on January 31, 2009 at 2:11 pm

can i pleeeeease be picked?
Carrie on January 31, 2009 at 2:12 pm

Pick me! Pick me!!!
Patti Lalley on January 31, 2009 at 2:16 pm

How fun – great for a far-away grandma !
Ellen on January 31, 2009 at 2:16 pm

OOH, I can tape my compaining and he can hear it anytime!!!!

Sounds great!
Fuzzy on January 31, 2009 at 2:18 pm

I’m willing to take an arrow to get one of those cards!!
tiffany on January 31, 2009 at 2:21 pm

I love these cards. I have been looking at them in the stores they are great! Hope I win!
mindy on January 31, 2009 at 2:21 pm

Thanks, Mir
Cyndi on January 31, 2009 at 2:22 pm

K, I’ll take the arrow, as long as it’s not where I sit.
Antonella on January 31, 2009 at 2:23 pm

Thanks!!! This would be great— got 2 kids and grandparents far far away!
Gretchen on January 31, 2009 at 2:24 pm

me? or me? how about me?

What fun!
Sammie on January 31, 2009 at 2:24 pm

yeah!
Barbara on January 31, 2009 at 2:29 pm

Sounds like a good idea. (=
Mary Shannon on January 31, 2009 at 2:34 pm

Love Valentine’s Day!
Erin on January 31, 2009 at 2:35 pm

Cool! I love those recordable cards, but can never justify buying them at $6 apiece! 😀 Sign me up!
maureen on January 31, 2009 at 2:38 pm

You are awesome, Mir!
Sarah on January 31, 2009 at 2:44 pm

This would be perfect to send to grandma!! 🙂
Holly on January 31, 2009 at 2:45 pm

sounds great! Literally! Please pick me!!
Sharon on January 31, 2009 at 2:45 pm

How sweet!
Kyallee on January 31, 2009 at 2:48 pm

The out-of-town grandparents would *love* these — thanks!
Heather on January 31, 2009 at 2:49 pm

Fun!!!!
Lauren on January 31, 2009 at 2:52 pm

I’m in!
Jane on January 31, 2009 at 2:53 pm

I know some family members that would love to get these from the kids. Thanks for the chance to win!
Bethany on January 31, 2009 at 2:55 pm

So cute!
Teresa Sneed on January 31, 2009 at 2:58 pm

I LOVE THIS HOLIDAY!!!! Thanks!
Katherine on January 31, 2009 at 2:58 pm

Wow, would the grandparents love these!
Candace on January 31, 2009 at 2:58 pm

Sounds fun! pick me
Cassandra on January 31, 2009 at 3:02 pm

Pick me! Dragging my son to the card store near Valentine’s Day is enough stress, dropping my hard earned cash just ups the trauma!
Tammy A. on January 31, 2009 at 3:03 pm

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh!! How cute, count me in !!
Bobbie H on January 31, 2009 at 3:12 pm

I’m a sucker for Valentine’s Day.
Ches on January 31, 2009 at 3:14 pm

how fun. Pick me please
Ellen on January 31, 2009 at 3:19 pm

Pick me so my preggo self doesn’t have to bundle up the toddler and make a trip to Hallmark!
Marci on January 31, 2009 at 3:21 pm

These sound fun. I hope I win.
kelly jeanie on January 31, 2009 at 3:32 pm

Neat! Thanks!
bonnie on January 31, 2009 at 3:39 pm

my kids love these… me too!
Lenetta on January 31, 2009 at 3:47 pm

Fun! Thanks!
Blair on January 31, 2009 at 3:55 pm

Sounds like a nifty idea. Count me in.
Maura on January 31, 2009 at 3:59 pm

Happy Valentine’s Day…
Sabrina D. on January 31, 2009 at 3:59 pm

I love cards!
Trisha on January 31, 2009 at 4:00 pm

Would be a great gift for my husband to hear our kids voices while he is deployed!
cocosmom on January 31, 2009 at 4:08 pm

I would love these! THANKS!
Renee on January 31, 2009 at 4:11 pm

what a cool idea for the IL’s in NJ!
Kari on January 31, 2009 at 4:12 pm

Sounds fun! Thanks!
Christina on January 31, 2009 at 4:17 pm

This sounds great!
Kim on January 31, 2009 at 4:20 pm

Count me in!
Thanks!
Kate on January 31, 2009 at 4:20 pm

Me likey!
Jennifer B. on January 31, 2009 at 4:22 pm

oh lovely random number generator, i puffy-pink-heart love you!
Heidi on January 31, 2009 at 4:24 pm

These are such an awesome idea! SO fun! Would love to give them a whirl.
Christina on January 31, 2009 at 4:25 pm

We live many hours and miles (days!) from our family. This would be awesome!
Diane S. on January 31, 2009 at 4:29 pm

Would love to have one of these!
lisa on January 31, 2009 at 4:35 pm

save me the shopping!!
Krista on January 31, 2009 at 4:38 pm

Fun! Those sound great…I am just too cheap to buy them!
gretchen on January 31, 2009 at 4:41 pm

perfect for the grandparents!!
Crisanne on January 31, 2009 at 4:44 pm

My kids would be over the moon if I won these. I’m a big meanie for never buying them!

Thanks, as always for such fun contests!
Cristin on January 31, 2009 at 4:48 pm

Sounds like lots of fun!
LisaBug on January 31, 2009 at 4:49 pm

Can you feel the love tonight?
Jess on January 31, 2009 at 4:50 pm

Huh. I should probably get my husband a card. 😉

Thanks for a great contest, Mir!
kim on January 31, 2009 at 4:51 pm

These would be great..and much less messy than helping my kids make their cards!
Sarah on January 31, 2009 at 4:55 pm

Awesome.
Steph on January 31, 2009 at 4:55 pm

That would be so cool!
Stacey on January 31, 2009 at 4:55 pm

Pick me please 🙂
Jennifer on January 31, 2009 at 5:00 pm

I have been wanting to try these cards out to send to the boys’ grandparents. Thank you for the chance.
Sue V on January 31, 2009 at 5:08 pm

We love Hallmark – especially Hoops and YoYo cards, we would love to win free cards.
Dorothy on January 31, 2009 at 5:08 pm

Thank you very pretty Mir.
Patti Coiner on January 31, 2009 at 5:09 pm

I need some new cards. Seems like I do the same old thing every year. Would love to win!
Dawn on January 31, 2009 at 5:13 pm

Oooh, the grandparents would love these!!
alicia on January 31, 2009 at 5:17 pm

Cool! My little girl would love making these!
Denise on January 31, 2009 at 5:19 pm

Pick me please!
Julie on January 31, 2009 at 5:23 pm

Happy Valentine’s Day to me! 🙂
Sarah on January 31, 2009 at 5:24 pm

Would love these!!
kris on January 31, 2009 at 5:43 pm

Neat!
Robin on January 31, 2009 at 5:43 pm

we would love these!!!
Heather D on January 31, 2009 at 5:46 pm

These cards are cool!
Traci on January 31, 2009 at 5:49 pm

please?!
Susan S, on January 31, 2009 at 5:54 pm

Cool! Would love to send some of these, especially to the grandparents in Wisconsin…
Carolyn S. on January 31, 2009 at 5:55 pm

I would really enjoy having these!!
Damsel on January 31, 2009 at 5:58 pm

My husband would LOVE to get one of these from us, especially since he’s at Basic Training and can’t hear our voices everyday… 🙁
Erin on January 31, 2009 at 6:02 pm

How fun!
Wendy on January 31, 2009 at 6:05 pm

I’m in!
Tonya on January 31, 2009 at 6:13 pm

Oh cool. One for each of the grandparents!
Denise on January 31, 2009 at 6:23 pm

sounds cool!!!!
Heather on January 31, 2009 at 6:27 pm

These look really fun!
Beth on January 31, 2009 at 6:33 pm

Thanks, Mir. Count me in!
Tara D on January 31, 2009 at 6:42 pm

I wanna do something special for my family, please!
Michele on January 31, 2009 at 6:45 pm

Oh I would love to get one of these for their Grandma (my mom) in Florida. She would be so excited.
This is really cool
Linda on January 31, 2009 at 6:51 pm

I love these kind of cards. But, alas…they are too pricey for my pocketbook. 🙂
Emily on January 31, 2009 at 7:00 pm

I’d love some cards!
Erin on January 31, 2009 at 7:01 pm

Roses are red, violets are blue…I’d love to win these cards from you!
Kate on January 31, 2009 at 7:01 pm

I have always wanted to try those!
Sarah on January 31, 2009 at 7:02 pm

I’d love to try these cards out! Thanks
Erlyn on January 31, 2009 at 7:07 pm

My daughter would looooove these cards to send out to her grandparents!!
Courtney on January 31, 2009 at 7:10 pm

Thanks, Mir!
Laura on January 31, 2009 at 7:20 pm

Pick me!
liv on January 31, 2009 at 7:29 pm

i have some overseas in-laws who would die to receive one of these!! i didn’t know such things existed!
Heidi on January 31, 2009 at 7:35 pm

Those cards sound really neat! I’d love to win.
Summer on January 31, 2009 at 7:44 pm

My kids LOVE these cards!
Cynde on January 31, 2009 at 7:46 pm

What a great Grandparent gift!!
Tracey on January 31, 2009 at 7:48 pm

I love these cards!
Katherine on January 31, 2009 at 7:48 pm

These sound like so much fun! I’d love to have the kids record something cute…or something. Thanks, Mir!
Crystal on January 31, 2009 at 8:00 pm

What a great prize! I hope I win!
Corey on January 31, 2009 at 8:07 pm

These would be so cute for the grandparents.
blairzoo on January 31, 2009 at 8:07 pm

Sounds like fun!
Melinda on January 31, 2009 at 8:13 pm

Thanks Mir!
Amy on January 31, 2009 at 8:26 pm

This would be great. I’m sure the grandparents would love a card like this from the kids.
Kristine on January 31, 2009 at 8:36 pm

Aw, I’m in! thanks for the fun weekend giveaway!
Emily on January 31, 2009 at 8:50 pm

I love those cards.
Kacy on January 31, 2009 at 9:02 pm

gee, do you get to record a message for us??
Taylor on January 31, 2009 at 9:02 pm

Great site. Thanks for the giveaway!
Jill on January 31, 2009 at 9:09 pm

I’d suck up to the random number generator if I could. I’ll just have to cross my fingers instead.
Chris on January 31, 2009 at 9:15 pm

Grandma and PaPa would love to hear their grandbabies for valentine’s day!
bogartg on January 31, 2009 at 9:20 pm

Cool!
Kate on January 31, 2009 at 9:36 pm

Nonna and Nonno in Italy would be thrilled with this!
kmtaran on January 31, 2009 at 9:37 pm

Cards are great, especially ones you can personalize:)
Nalani on January 31, 2009 at 9:37 pm

Ohh, Boy! I think my husband would love it.
Debbie on January 31, 2009 at 9:46 pm

Love these types of cards here. Count me in!
Nijmeh A. on January 31, 2009 at 9:51 pm

pick me please!!!
i just had a tooth pulled out this morning, and im in severe pain. im about to take a vicodin and knock out.

pick me 🙁
Kiley on January 31, 2009 at 9:56 pm

happy v-day!
gregnkim on January 31, 2009 at 10:00 pm

It’s about time for cupids arrow to hit me. 🙂 PICK ME PLEASE!!!
Jo on January 31, 2009 at 10:01 pm

yeeee ha!
Chakolate on January 31, 2009 at 10:28 pm

Oh, how cute! Come on, Random Number Generator!
Tara on January 31, 2009 at 10:47 pm

my kids love these cards! pick me pick me!
Tanya on January 31, 2009 at 10:48 pm

Would be great for my hubby….something a little different. Thanks for the chance!!
Stephanie on January 31, 2009 at 10:52 pm

Wow, those are neat! Hope I win.
Karla E. on January 31, 2009 at 11:00 pm

Perfect. I love these. And this will save me fighting all the other crazies who will be fighting for the last good cards on Feb. 13.
Erin on January 31, 2009 at 11:28 pm

Awesome! Pick me please!!!!
Kristin on January 31, 2009 at 11:31 pm

gma wants cute cards!
KarenNM on January 31, 2009 at 11:52 pm

very cool – count me in!
Wendy on February 1, 2009 at 12:29 am

Great!!
barbara edwards on February 1, 2009 at 12:32 am

sounds very cool!!! pick me!
robin e on February 1, 2009 at 2:10 am

I could so use a good dose of love & kharma! Winning this would give it to me.
Kismet on February 1, 2009 at 2:29 am

Yes please!

~K!
Jess on February 1, 2009 at 6:18 am

Fun!!!!!!!
ann on February 1, 2009 at 6:19 am

pick me!
Brigitte on February 1, 2009 at 7:03 am

Oh, OK, if I can make my KID speak into it rather than ME (horrors!) ;-D
klo on February 1, 2009 at 7:11 am

I like giving (and receiving) cards!!!
Heather on February 1, 2009 at 7:55 am

Sounds great! Thanks, Mir!
Swistle on February 1, 2009 at 8:11 am

Entering kthanx bye!
emily on February 1, 2009 at 8:44 am

I hope I win! Then I won’t be at the drugstore on Valentine’s Day looking for something reasonable out of whatever is still on the shelves.
Claire on February 1, 2009 at 8:46 am

I LOVE Hallmark!
Stephanie on February 1, 2009 at 8:48 am

I’ve got two still young enough to be uninhibited!
Christin on February 1, 2009 at 8:52 am

Count me in please
MamaChristy on February 1, 2009 at 9:18 am

Fun!
Keesha on February 1, 2009 at 9:22 am

Those would be awesome for my kids to send to their grandparents!
Shannon on February 1, 2009 at 9:29 am

Fun!
Stephanie Kendrick on February 1, 2009 at 9:43 am

Count me in. Thanks.
Lou on February 1, 2009 at 9:47 am

Thanks!
Kim on February 1, 2009 at 9:48 am

🙂 giveaways rock! 🙂
michelle on February 1, 2009 at 9:50 am

this is fun. thanks.
steff on February 1, 2009 at 9:53 am

way cool
Nancy S on February 1, 2009 at 9:57 am

Thanks for all the contests, pretty Mir!!!
Melinda on February 1, 2009 at 10:01 am

count me in!
Lexi on February 1, 2009 at 10:22 am

cute!
susan on February 1, 2009 at 10:38 am

I love these!
CuddleBuggin3 on February 1, 2009 at 10:47 am

Ooooh! That sounds fun! Enter me please!
Kimlarie on February 1, 2009 at 10:59 am

Pretty Mir,
These are so sweet to receive!
Cheri on February 1, 2009 at 11:00 am

My 2 year old says the funniest things! Thanks for this!
Shannon on February 1, 2009 at 11:10 am

woo sounds good to me!
MaryAnne on February 1, 2009 at 11:12 am

These cards sound great – pun intended.
Jo on February 1, 2009 at 11:26 am

wow would love to win these. Thanks for the giveaway . 🙂
Jessica on February 1, 2009 at 11:28 am

Happy Valentine’s Day, gorgeous Mir!
Stephanie on February 1, 2009 at 11:43 am

Throwing my name in the hat again. I don’t think the random number generator has forgiven me, though. 🙂
Lacey on February 1, 2009 at 12:01 pm

Fun.
Andrea T. on February 1, 2009 at 12:18 pm

Great giveaway!! Love Hallmark cards! Thanks!
Jessica on February 1, 2009 at 12:21 pm

These would be perfect for the kiddos to give the Grandparents for Valentines Day. Great Giveaway!
Kaedra on February 1, 2009 at 12:27 pm

These sound great! My kids would love them.
Bernadette on February 1, 2009 at 12:29 pm

Pick me!!
Jennefer on February 1, 2009 at 12:51 pm

My son would love these. He has a fascination with recording his voice then listening to it over and over and over again. He would love to be able to send them. You know, after he runs the battery down.
Tracy on February 1, 2009 at 1:02 pm

Awwww, come-on, I never win(whine,whine).
See the kids are wearing off on me!
Cheri on February 1, 2009 at 1:42 pm

What fun!
Christina V on February 1, 2009 at 2:08 pm

Yes!
Christen on February 1, 2009 at 2:24 pm

pick me!! please
Holly on February 1, 2009 at 2:51 pm

I love these cards, but I’m too cheap to pay $6/peice 🙂
Karen on February 1, 2009 at 2:52 pm

Be my valentine, pretty Mir.
Darcie on February 1, 2009 at 2:59 pm

I could record a Valentine to my kids that says “Happy Valentine’s Day!…Now go clean up your room!” 🙂
elismsue on February 1, 2009 at 3:05 pm

I would so love to win these cards for my grandchildren.

Thanks for the giveaway.

Sue
Emily on February 1, 2009 at 3:34 pm

FUN! I like winning!
M on February 1, 2009 at 3:48 pm

Roses are red
Violets are blue
Mir is pretty
And free cards are great too!
Meredith on February 1, 2009 at 4:11 pm

Pick me!
nancy on February 1, 2009 at 4:11 pm

yes, yes, my love……
CrystalGB on February 1, 2009 at 4:21 pm

Great giveaway. Count me in please.
brngckn on February 1, 2009 at 4:45 pm

Me, por favor.
Sheila on February 1, 2009 at 4:56 pm

I’m in, please!
Andrea on February 1, 2009 at 5:40 pm

Pretty please??? 🙂
Diane S. on February 1, 2009 at 6:06 pm

Pick me this time puuhhhhlease!
Kristen on February 1, 2009 at 6:11 pm

I love recordable cards!!
Karen on February 1, 2009 at 6:19 pm

What a great idea! I hope I win this one.
~jennifer in tn on February 1, 2009 at 6:20 pm

what was i supposed to say!?!
LIsa Diefenbach on February 1, 2009 at 6:21 pm

Please pick me : )
Lisa
LIsa Diefenbach on February 1, 2009 at 6:22 pm

I’d love to have these please…
Lisa
Tyler on February 1, 2009 at 6:28 pm

Hey I could totally use some of these cards. I was trying to decide what type of card to get or whether I should make one for valentines day but this is a much better idea.
Sam on February 1, 2009 at 7:21 pm

ooh, thanks Mir. Save me spending hours perusing cards…
Renae on February 1, 2009 at 7:26 pm

That’s a great idea for a card! Go Hallmarks and Mir.
Monica on February 1, 2009 at 7:30 pm

groovy
Kelly L. on February 1, 2009 at 7:54 pm

Pick Me Please!! These would be so much fun to give.
Jessica on February 1, 2009 at 8:00 pm

How fun! Pick me, Cupid! I’m your target!
Nancy on February 1, 2009 at 8:02 pm

Would love one of these! 🙂
Emily on February 1, 2009 at 8:02 pm

ahh to send the kids cross country, their voices I mean of course 🙂
Clare on February 1, 2009 at 8:16 pm

Please pick me!
Krista on February 1, 2009 at 9:00 pm

This would be great!
Gretcgeb on February 1, 2009 at 9:33 pm

pretty please
Gretcgeb on February 1, 2009 at 9:33 pm

Um. Yeah. It’s Gretchen. Not Gretcgeb.

Clearly, I need to drink more.
Patricia on February 1, 2009 at 9:34 pm

Great!
Kate on February 1, 2009 at 9:54 pm

would love to win, count us in
BB on February 1, 2009 at 10:19 pm

Talk to me!
Chandrea on February 1, 2009 at 11:30 pm

We have bought these a couple of times for some very special people. Yes, you have to be very special for me to even consider buying you one of these 😉 Would love to win!!

Say it with a card

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