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When I first started Cut Out + Keep, asking for anything from anyone terrified me. I'd humbly write and rewrite emails asking brands to sponsor contests, sure that they would laugh or be offended for thinking my little site was worthy of their products. As time went on, and we hosted more and more giveaways, my confidence grew and I stared to realise that these brands weren't grudging us at all for asking for free things. In fact, we were providing them a service by giving away their products and they were thankful for the promotion. 

Last month we hosted our biggest ever giveaway on the site, where fifteen huge brands sponsored prizes for our first ever annual Secret Santa competition, sending one freebie to us and one to fifteen lucky winners on the site. Members submitted over 600 Christmas craft tutorials to enter and we watched in amazement as a fish-eye camera, gigantic die-cutting letterpress, jewellery, dress and piles of other amazing prizes started arriving on our doorstep. Once upon a time, I used to think that companies would expect you to pay them to give away their products and today I know they'd be willing to pay you for the opportunity. With the mystery dispelled, let me talk you through the tips and tricks I've learned to make your first giveaway the best giveaway ever!