Sunday, May 15, 2011

CafePress: Review & Giveaway

Stay tuned for giveaway at the end of this post.

I had the pleasure of being asked to do a review for CafePress.ca, which has the distinction of being one of the top websites on the internet for personalized gifts.  Before being asked to do a review, I had heard of CafePress.com, but had never really taken a good look at their site. I had actually come across the name on various blogs which either had shops connected to CafePress or were selling custom items created on CafePress.  I was impressed with the rather large selection offered, and I have to admit, it took me quite awhile to select the item I wanted to review.  In the end, I selected a black hoodie with a Celtic design.

On the website, you can click on the hoodie, and the picture of the design will enlarge which makes it quite easy to see if the design is to your liking.  I rather liked that feature as some of the designs were rather hard to see and it made it easier to know right away if the design would be one you would like or not.  The ordering process was painless as I simply had to set up an account and order.  The package arrived within a couple of days, although I did get an email stating it could take as long as 8-10 days.  Considering it had to cross the border, the package arrived fairly quickly.  It came wrapped in a cute little case, with care instructions included.  On the website, there was a warning about the sweatshirts being rather large, so I took their advice and ordered one side smaller than I usually would, and I am rather glad I did as the sweatshirt that came was rather large.  When I put it through the wash, I deliberately shrank it somewhat and now it fits perfectly; it's comfortable, fits well, and it's warm.  I really, really like it and am planning on ordering some for my kids. 

Take a look at some of the other items I found:



 Angelfire Book Bag
Angelfire Mug

 Angelfire T-Shirt
Angelfire Bumper Sticker
Humour Poster
Nebular Poster (For my son)


Twilight T-Shirt

If you wish, you can also open up your own store and either cash in on your own creativity or sell products from Cafepress.ca or Cafepress.com.  If you are interested, there is a lot of information on this page here.  This is why I have seen some blogs with links to this store.  Many authors often have their merchandise created through CafePress and then either sell it on their blogs or their websites. 

Giveaway: One reader will win an item of their choice from CafePress.com (under $50).

Giveaway ends 31 May 2011.  Open only to residents of Canada and the United States. 

Mandatory Entry:  Comment on this post and include your email address.


89 comments:

  1. Awesome giveaway! Thanks so much for the chance!

    fadeintofantasy@live.com

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  2. Please enter me. I would love to win

    booksnobsblog at gmail dot com

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  3. ohh this is great!!

    mybookishfairytale at hotmail dot com

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  4. Thanks for the giveaway!

    captainsarahsparrow at hotmail dot com

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  5. I love this site, I actually have a t-shirt that I designed on there for sale, that has sold a few. It is for fans of the show Big Bang Theory: http://www.cafepress.com/Lisaslatestobsession

    I'd love to win this as there are tons of Twilight t-shirts and other Big Bang Theory shirts I love. Please enter me as well.
    buffywnabe at gmail dot com

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  6. I love cafepress! Thanks for the giveaway!

    b(dot)cardone(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  7. Oh, this looks so awesome! *off to stalk the site*

    holesinmybrain@hotmail.com

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  8. Count me in for this amazing giveaway as well!

    chicareader(at)gmail.com

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  9. Terrific giveaway!!

    Vivien
    deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com

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  10. Count me in! :)


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  11. They have some great stuff, I'd love to be entered.

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  12. Thank you for such a great giveaway!
    mittens0831 at aol dot com

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  13. What a fun giveaway! I like their tote bags.

    ellenslane(at)comcast(dot)net

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  14. Fun contest! I need a Twilight shirt!

    robin [at] intensewhisper [dot] com

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  15. Count me in! thanks
    marlenebreakfield(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  16. So much good stuff!!
    slang76 at hotmail dot com

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  17. I love this giveaway!
    louiseb130@aol.com

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  18. Cafe Press is great - I could shop there for hours (actually have done so) and the quality of everything I've purchased has been excellent. mcgillrmcgill(at)charter(dot)net

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  19. CafePress has a great selection of products. captainliss40(at)gmail(dot)com

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  20. Oh I love cafepress!!! Thanks for the giveaway! :)

    valialind(AT)yahoo(DOT)com

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  21. Thanks for the giveaway!
    throuthehaze at gmail dot com

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  22. I would love to win, please enter me. Thank you for the chance.

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  23. Thanks for the chance!
    sena.sagani [at]gmail[dot]com

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  24. I love CafePress! I have a TEAM JACE shirt from there and love it. My husband was a little jealous though. LOL
    My fav from above is the I LOVE ROOTBEER FLOAT KISSES mug. Yum... Will + rootbeer float = AWESEOMENESS!
    Thanks for the opportunity!
    Brit
    britneywyatt[at]gmail[dot]com

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  25. Cafe Press has some really cute stuff. Thanks for the chance to win.

    bbentry [at] aol [dot] com

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  26. I love CafePress. We have quite a few t-shirts form them.

    choateorama(at)gmail(dot)com

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  27. I want the Pug stadium blanket from Cafe press so bad, I just can't stand it.
    elysesw@aol.com

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  28. I like the Cafe Press Charles Manson Skateboard Deck.

    Creepy!

    xxbowietipxx@gmail.com

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  29. have some of their T's, they are fantastic, thanks for the great contest

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  30. Cafe Press has some really cool and funny stuff! I would love to get some of their wonderful products! ;)
    Clownscrytoo@gmail.com

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  31. I love Cafepress
    Thanks for the chance.
    mogrill12@yahoo.com

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  32. Thanks for the chance to win~
    There are two shirts I've seen a few times on there that I'd love to get.

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  33. thanks for the contest cool swag

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  34. cool contest. they have so many neat items.

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  35. MJ
    nontansto@gmail.com

    <3 cafe press

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  36. I already have something in mind!

    magickalblessings26{at}yahoo.com

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  37. Oh how I would love to 'have to' choose one of the hundreds of giant panda items that Cafe Press has! Thanks!

    sksweeps (at) earthlink (dot) net

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  38. Hi Stephanie
    thank you so much for the wonderful review. I too had seen mention of Cafepress all over but never really know what it was about.

    Your observations are extremely helpful.

    Kate
    mleger 0546 (AT) rogers dot com

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  39. I LOVE CafePress! Thanks for the giveaway :)
    aeris321 at gmail dot com

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  40. I really want to get one of their custom designed shirts as a gift for a friend.

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  41. Hi and Happy Tuesday! :) And definitely add me -- I am in need of a Periodic Table t-shirt! :)

    Lois
    OV_099@yahoo.com

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  42. This is such an awesome giveaway! I love CafePress; they have such great stuff.

    Elisquared

    eliweibley AT gmail DOT com

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  43. Count me in! :)

    jo.tee35 AT gmail DOT com

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  44. Thanks for the great giveaway1
    ykatrina at hotmail dot com

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  45. Oh wow, I'd love to win this one. Cafe Press has so many awesome things. I love their wolf designed tote bags.

    LadyVampire2u AT gmail DOT com

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  46. I love Cafe Press!! That Angelfire stuff is calling my name, I think i'm going to have to make a visit there soon.

    elainareads At aol DOT com

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  47. Thanks for the entry!
    Janna Johnson
    jannajanna@hotmail.com

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  48. They have such cute items,I would love to be entered! cardshark42(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  49. Thanks for the chance! Would love to win this!
    lyndadawinda1074 at yahoo dot com

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  50. I love tha angelfire products, thank you so much for hosting this giveaway! edysicecreamlover18@gmailDOTcom

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  51. wow, what a great giveaway! I have often come across CafePress as well, but never really gave them much thought. I will give them a checkout! Thanks.

    l.moore.j@gmail.com

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  52. My whole family (including my older daughters who are out on their own) LOVES Cafe Press! It seems that every other week or so, one of the girls is visiting and goes online to show me a new item that they "hint" about! My oldest is addicted to looking and buying! Thanks for the chance to win!

    knittingandsundries(at)gmail(dot)com

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  53. I would love this! hadiya.firdaud(at)gmail.com

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  54. I love their webpage! So much awesome stuff. Miss_slytherin[at]live[dot]com

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  55. Would love to have the grumpy snowflake Kids Hoodie :)

    ReggieM1961 [at] gmail [dot] com

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  56. I like the The Looking Glass T-Shirt in charcoal.
    momznite_at_yahoo_daught_com

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  57. I have nearly ordered things from here so many times but then chicken out because I am afraid they won't fit right...I am really hard to fit.

    They have so many fun items!
    mmafsmith(at)gmail(dot).com

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  58. I would have to shop for hours to pick just one item!

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  59. Awesome! I love personalized products!

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

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  60. I would love to get my daughter one of their softball shirts. thank you!!
    crystalfaulkner2000 at yahoo dot com

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  61. This would be so great, especially with my Mom's birthday coming up! I love giving personalized gifts!



    rainpendragon2684[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  62. cafepress has some adorable stuff! i would love to get something from here
    addictedtorodeo at gmail dot com

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  63. Ooooh, Cafepress! Thanks so much for the giveaway!

    truebookaddictATgmailDOTcom

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  64. Thanks for the giveaway. I love Cafepress!

    alittlepieceofheaven777(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  65. They have so MANY great T-shirts---it would be fun picking one out!
    Digicat {at} Sbcglobal {dot} Net

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  66. Thank you for the chance to win! I love all of their Twilight stuff!
    deedeebamagirl at yahoo dot com

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  67. Emmy C.
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  68. I love CafePress because they carry Betty Bowers.

    ky2here at msn dot com

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  69. They have SO many great things on Cafe Press, but I REALLY want this: http://www.cafepress.com/+even_more_cats_zip_hoodie_dark,494513149
    This win would definitely cover it! Thanks for the chance to win!
    Kitty32504 at cox dot net

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  70. Please enter me :) I would love to be able to get my mom something for her birthday from here. Thanks! ard1977@gmail dot com

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  71. Great items and shop. Following you on GFC

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  72. I love CafePress. They have so many fun items to choose from. Thanks for the chance to win.

    luckycat1818(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  73. Thanks for the chance to win. Hanovertomato at yahoo dot com

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  74. I love this giveaway, they have a Knock, Knock, Knock...Penny sweatshirt I have been drooling over, thanks for the chance.

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  75. wow cafe press has so so many items , you can get lost on their site.
    wombatpurple{at}yahoo.com

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  76. i love the variety that cafe press has
    susansmoaks at gmail dot com

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  77. I so want to win this giveaway
    cookster77@aol.com

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  78. I have been tempted to try Cafe Press for awhile now. Please toss my name in the drawing. Thank you.

    msurosey@yahoo.com

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  79. Thank you for the chance
    diane Baum
    esldiane@gmail.com

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  80. This would be so nice to win; I've had my eye on the Lab #3 Framed Panel Print. Thanks for the chance!

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  81. I love the carry all bags =) kellyeandjosh@aol.com

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  82. Thanks for the giveaway...we love CafePress Tees i.e. http://www.cafepress.com/tomsworld

    senorpiero [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  83. There are so many things there that I could buy for Christmas gifts. Would love to win. Thanks for the opportunity
    cleaningrhouse at yahoo dot comn

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  84. Great giveaway! I think I would get a hoodie if I won.

    brownhairgirl7@hotmail.com

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  85. love cafepress. you can get the coolest stuff there!

    arobertson75 at comcast dot net

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  86. Great giveaway!! Thanks so much!
    kat_emerick@yahoo.com

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  87. I would love to win. I've been checking out a tee shirt from here lately. Thanks!
    Jjones782 at verizon dot net

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  88. I have my eye on some snoo snoo pjs :)

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