April 17, 2010

Starter Kit Giveaway #3 & Peek Inside #1 ~ Altered Storybook


This little book wangled it's way onto the cover of my book 'The Artistic Mother'.

It is also the feature of the project for Week Seven in the book's workshop. Due to space limitations in the book you only get to see a couple of pages. I thought it would be fun to show the rest of the story.

The story is called 'Annie loves drawing'. I love to write little stories in a voice that my kids like to hear. A story that is all about the little bits of their lives. I have lots of these little books. I will be sharing more of them over the summer.

Here are the pages of 'Annie loves drawing' as it meant to be read:

"once there was a little girl named Annie
she had two big sisters, laura and Lily"


"both of whom could draw lovely pictures"


"Annie loved her big sisters so much
she wanted to be just like them
one day she picked up a marker
and started to draw!"


"she drew with her left hand
and right hand"  [note to friends & relatives - yep Annie seems to be Ambidexterity]



"and after that Annie drew every morning
when her sisters were doing school
Annie loves drawing!"


There you go, so simple, I used photos from their everyday life. They are not all from the same time or photoshoot, but they come together to tell the story. And best of all, Annie loves to hear this book. It is about her, so what is not to love?




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STARTER KIT GIVEAWAY #3

I have put together a collage supply kit to help someone get going on some collage art. I have included some of my favorite supplies. This is the 3rd of 4 kits I am giving away this month. If you would like to win the third box simply LEAVE A COMMENT ON THIS POST! Even if you commented on the last post, to enter for this one, you gotta comment here. I would get way too confused if I tried to combine them! I hope you understand. You don't have to say anything clever, just hello, especially if you have entered twice!

To recap for first time visitors....

Here are the rules:
1) Anyone can enter to win these supplies, you don't have to have my book (but of course I would love it if you did, that way I know these supplies are going to their intended use :)
2) Leave a comment in this post.
3) Comments will close at noon on Thursday April 22 and then I will draw for the winner.
4) If you add me to your blog roll (or already have) you can leave a 2nd comment and have a second chance of winning. But you must leave me 2 comments to be entered twice.
5) If you win, I will announce it here next Thursday and you can send me your address and I will mail you your supplies.




Here are the supplies in this 'Artistic Mother Starter Kit' (pictured right):
These are all part of the essential tool box suggested in my book:
1) A box of my favorite water-soluble oil pastels - Portfolio Series by Crayola
2) X-acto craft knife with #11 blade
3) an 8oz tub of gesso
4) A tube of gel medium - which can be used as a glue and a varnish
5) 4B pencil
6) 4 sheets of my stamped handmade papers to add to your 'Art Stash'
7) My favorite glue stick - Scotch Permanent Glue Stick

Project related things:
8) A Daler Rowney 80 page, 5.5 x 8.5 sketch book/journal (for Week 2 project in my book's workshop)
9) 9 4x4 fabric squares (for Week 3 project)
10) Balsa wood (for Week 5 project)
11) Butterfly image sheet (for Week 5 project)
12) A 6x8 canvas panel (for Week 6 project)

I have this one and 1 more of these kits to give away next Saturday. If you don't win this one you can try again next week! And again, you don't have to own my book to enter ~ as long as you will use them in the next year to make something I am happy!

NOTE on the products - These were not donated by anyone, I purchased them myself and unless stated I do not recommending them over another company's products. In fact I have never used this brand of gesso or gel medium! I am sure they are good though. I have used this brand of craft knife, canvas, glue stick and Water soluble oil pastels. The sketchbooks turned out a little bigger and fatter than I imagined, but all the more for you and they have perforated tear out pages which is a nice touch! 



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Mindy at the Wishstudio has recently unveiled her new look, new location Wishstudio. It is worth a look. The site is beautifully designed and her content is really comprehensive. The "wishstudio is the place for you to create, share your stories and talents, find togetherness, experience life and joy, and discover your very best self." I love this vision.



I will be doing a mother and child workshop along side Tracey Clark, Stephanie Lee and Pixie Campbell and in the Fall on the Wishstudio. Wow what a wonderful group to belong to! I am in the planning stage right now. Details to follow

118 comments:

  1. I just LOVE your little book! I would love to win your supplies, too! Thank you for sharing! ~Kathy

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  2. what a lovely little book, something your sweet girls will cherish always! I love this idea and will try to incorporate it into an heirloom for my own children :) Please count me in on your very Generous giveaway!!!

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  3. great book, love the soft look to it. and what a great give away. would be fantastic to win this. i have just recently moved from scrapbooking type projects to more "artsy" projects and am still in the stage of gathering supplies. what a wonderful addition this package would be. thanks for the opportunity.

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  4. Oh yes, count me twice...I am indeed a follwer :)

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  5. Your book for your daughter is amazing! So sweet - what a treasure for her when she grows up.

    I'd love to win your starter kit.

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  6. Beautiful book its amazing how a small storey can turn out so big,i would love to be entered into the draw to

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  7. that little book is amazing! I teach a workshop called Life Books and this fits in so beautifully with the idea of nurturing in your child a sense of worth ~ thank you for sharing!

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  8. posting a second time as you are on my blogroll...have a great day!

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  9. This is a terrific idea. Love it. Jamie V in MT
    http://rem-nants.blogspot.com
    amzanioli@yahoo.com

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  10. Third time's a charm, right? I think I'll be looking for board books this yard sale season!

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  11. You are on my blogroll as well :)

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  12. oh, i love your books ... i've made a few to commemorate trips from summer vacations ... and i made a book with background pages prepped and the cover done with fairy imagery for a friend's daughter ... i called it her Fairy Book and hopefully she has been filling it with her images of fairies :)

    okay, tossing my number in for another change to win some yummy goodies!

    have a beautiful weekend (oh, I finished my poetry tote bag! it's in the flickr pool and on my blog - http://dandelionseedsanddreams.blogspot.com/2010/04/full-heartheavy.html) i love it and once the sewing machine gets serviced, i see many more as gifts!)

    ♥ Lis

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  13. oh, and I am a follower ... maybe 13 is my lucky number!

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  14. What a lovely little book and wonderful collection of supplies. My fingers are crossed!

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  15. What a lovely little book! To be the star of their very own book is so empowering!
    Great giveaway as well!

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  16. You are on my blogroll - the better to see when you are posting!

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  17. This is beyond adorable. Looking forward to workshop week #7.

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  18. Another beautiful giveaway!

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  19. Anonymous11:30 AM

    Beautiful little book, I can see why Annie loves it. She will be able to keep it forever. Thanks for the opportunity to win your great supplies.

    sdsunshine@sio.midco.net

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  20. This would help me out so much...pretty pretty please...

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  21. Oh, yeah, I am a follower of your blog :)

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  22. Hi Shona! I love Annie's little book! How precious. You are just so amazingly talented! I wish I had made such a cute little book for my children when they were little. I made "all about me" books, but nothing this creative!

    I can just see you sitting and reading this and Annie's face lighting up. :o)

    Beautiful story and mommy moment.

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  23. Shona, I do hope I'm getting a second entry here. I've ordered your book!!!Yippee!!!

    This summer, I'm not only going to do the projects in your book, but blog about them as I go. And of course your button is on my blog and you are in my blog roll.

    So here's praying very hard. :o)
    Your friend,
    Donna

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  24. pick me!! save on shipping! LOL :)

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  25. Hi Shona!

    I'm so glad to have found your blog! I found your book on amazon and can't wait to get it and was thrilled to learn that you also had a blog! I am a mommy and artist who is continually trying to find ways to "fit it all in". I look forward to reading more of your insight and learning from your wisdom! Thanks so much for sharing!! :)

    Take care,
    Jennifer

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  26. I would love to win this starter kit!

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  27. I have you on my blog roll!

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  28. hi, thanks for this great opportunity. saluti dall'italia

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  29. Absolutely LOVE that little book!! Shows so much artistic restraint that I don't possess...lol.... It is beautiful.

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  30. Still following along with The Artisitic Mothers Art Group! Very inspiring and motivating. I am so very honored you would comment on my blog and actually consider me an accomplished artist.....Wow! Thank you!

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  31. What a beautiful book - such a simple idea, but will make any child feel so proud, and valued and a great way to encourage reading. Fantastic - I am a firm believer in the value of hand made books.

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  32. What a beautiful book - you are so creative (sigh)

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  33. I love this little book! And it would be so exciting to win this start-up kit. I will be honest, it would probably be used by my middle son as much as it would be by me!

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  34. What a wonderful treasure. I am so inspired to make something similar!

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  35. What a fantastic little book and I'm sure your family will treasure them for years to come. You've inspired me to consider doing some kind of book project. :0)

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  36. What a wonderful give away. I'm just starting your book and would love to win.

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  37. And I am a follower too!

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  38. Oh, I keep crossing my fingers that I will win one of these because it would sure help to get me going!

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  39. I love the book you made. And, I would love to win the supplies.

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  40. And, I absolutely follow your blog. :)

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  41. what a lovely little book! the wish studio looks like a lot of fun!

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  42. entry #2 for the blog list. :)

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  43. Oh yay! Another giveaway for your kit. I keep hoping!

    I love the tiny book too. Such an adorable way to keep memories.

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  44. Also, I follow you!

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  45. I am doing the challenge and would love to win this kit!

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  46. I also subscribe to your blog!

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  47. I love your storybook! My kids and I have used your techniques to make our owm...such fun!!

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  48. oh


    OH


    OHHHHHHHH!

    I adore that teeny tiny grande
    little book!

    it is giving me BIG ideas

    i always leave here all
    revved up wanting to make
    things

    :)

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  49. Your post reminds me of the little books that I used to make for my stepdaughters... and it makes me feel a little guilty that I haven't kept up with my son... I will take your post as a gentle nudge to do so again :-)
    Please enter me!
    antonella :-)

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  50. second post as you are on my blogroll :-) hugs, antonella :-)

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  51. I would love to win a kit and make your little book, it is wonderful!
    Thank you for sharing your talent with all of us
    d

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  52. Please pick me! I found your blog last week and ordered the book that day, got it the next day, and am really excited to get started.

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  53. How I'd love t win this!

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  54. You're on my blogroll!

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  55. Very cute, please put me in the draw, I have my fingers crossed. Love my book, I am at the end of week 1.

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  56. Very cute, please put me in the draw, I have my fingers crossed. Love my book, I am at the end of week 1.

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  57. I already have you on my blog reader, I love it.

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  58. i am such a sticky beak and really wanted to read the whole story...lol...thanks...xxx

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  59. Shona, thank you so much for showing us the rest of your great little book! I think it's just so sweet :) And now, reading yours, I have an idea for one for my DD, who's 4 and loves her swimming lessons! I'm so excited now....

    Oh, and I'm now running over to wishstudio to check it out...and hope to catch the mother/child workshop too!

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  60. second one for the other entry...thanks for a great giveaway...xxx

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  61. I would love to win your giveaway and use it to do the cool projects in your book like the one you showed us of the girls. The photos remind me of my granddaughters, and I can't wait 'til mine are big enough so we can all create together! Thanks for this opportunity.

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  62. I just did the blog roll addition. Thanks again for the chances to win.

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  63. Your book is fabulous. I bought it a few weeks ago and have been making notes as I go through it ever so slowly! Please enter my name in your Kit #3 drawing.....
    Many thanks, Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  64. Creating an altered book has been on my to do list for quite a while, it would be great to get everything needed at once from the expert. Thank you for the opportunity.

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  65. Lovely, lovely, lovely little book!!

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  66. drum roll please, oops, ha ha, no, I mean blog roll please! :o) Gotcha!

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  67. I'm hoping to have the money to get your book in the next few weeks! And, I hope I win these supplies :-)

    mythoughtsandtreasures.blogspot.com

    sweetest_kitten@hotmail dot com

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  68. I'm a follower too! Hopefully this second entry will come in handy :-)

    mythoughtsandtreasures.blogspot.com

    sweetest_kitten@hotmail dot com

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  69. Your creations are stunning !

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  70. Hi - I love your book. I'd love to win, and I'd definitely use it on this project :)

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  71. Love checking your blog each day to see if you have created anything new. Love this book.

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  72. Love all the tutorials!

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  73. Oh that book is so sweet! My daughter just took a roll of beach pictures that we actually "printed," so I would use the supplies with her to make a beach book!

    XX - crossed fingers

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  74. just added you to my blog roll under "Blogging Inspirations."

    another chance - yippee!

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  75. good idea doing a storybook..I am up to the poetry workshop still and actually blogged my first poem today..just wanted to thank you for reawakening my interest in poetry..have just bought a poetry book for my sons as they love the copy we got from the library with the comic verse in it..big thanks from all of us

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  76. I have been having so much for reading your book and following along in the workshop. Your such an inspiration. Thanks so much!

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  77. Anonymous6:24 PM

    i love your book and in fact just blogged about it. please enter me in your drawing. thank you!

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  78. It's amazing how that book comes alive when we get a peek inside of it. What a beautiful way to track the transitions of one of your beautiful girls!!

    Crossing my fingers again for the giveaway!!

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  79. Okee dokee - got you on my blog roll, so this is entry #2! I also forgot to add -- Mindy's new site is tremendous!

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  80. Shona,

    I was so intrigued with your blog posts that I now have your book on order from Amazon. I can't wait till it arrives.

    Please enter me in your giveaway.

    Kate

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  81. You're on my blogroll so this is comment number 2.

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  82. Again...I would LoVE to win!! I already have you on my blogroll:)

    Les

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  83. so precious! I'd love to make one too!

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  84. Anonymous12:33 AM

    Oh, I just love that precious journal. Love it, Love it, Love it! So fun visiting An Artful Life as there is always something to inspire the mommie in me! Shona, I remember a post a while back where you were wondering about photos not being as large as you liked...well I discovered this wonderful blog and she has a link that might be helpful...I am going to try it out as well as it...Hope it works! Happy creative moments...Blessings Eden

    http://jodielejeune.blogspot.com/p/great-ideas.html

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  85. Well I just stumbled across your blog. I love it, please could I be entered in your giveaway.? I would love to make a little book too...My fingers are crossed. Does it matter that I am based in England. Would that exclude me?
    Hope not Luv Susie Boozie xx

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  86. what a most generous gift! and i'm off to check out wish studio next...the mother/child workshop sounds delightful.
    xoxo

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  87. The little book is FABULOUS! The possibilities are endless...!!!

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  88. What an awesome giveaway! I have your book and have enjoyed the projects I've done so far. I've been wanting to do the butterfly project so this project pack would be fabulous!

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  89. Check out my blog today, Shona. There is a surprise for you at the end of the post:)

    Leslie

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  90. I just found your blog today and heard about your book yesterday! Looking forward to reading it! What a great idea!

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  91. This is such a creative idea! what child (or adult) wouldn't love to be the star of their own book? You've stirred my creative juices here.

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  92. This would be great for my daughters to do during the summer. They're older, but I think they'd still enjoy doing one. Please enter me in the giveaway! Thank you!
    flowerpower0097 at live dot com.

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  93. Gorgeous... beautiful.... love it... what an inspiration this would be to jumpstart me back into my creative world! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  94. such a cute book! I would love to be entered into the giveaway :)

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  95. I hinted to my husband that he could get me your book for Mother's Day:) A perfect gift, don't you think?!?!?!?

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  96. You're on my list of blogs that inspire me:)

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  97. Yes! I figured it out! I added you to my blogroll... you are my first.. :)

    http://sassymoments.blogspot.com/

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  98. The book about your daughter is lovely! I have saved some of my kids old board books for such a purpose and feel inspired to do something with them now!
    Thanks for the giveaways, too!

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  99. I follow your blog, too!

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  100. How very awesome, I would love to be entered please...I am a follower..
    hugs
    Brenda

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  101. Love your Blog and I have starting following you after Trudie recommended your book, which is great!

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  102. loving your book and your site!

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  103. You are on my blogroll - thank you once again, Kristin xo

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  104. Sorry, my first comment did not go through - I wanted to thank you for this opportunity and tell you how much I loved seeing your tiny book in it's complete form - this is one of the projects I am most looking forward to doing, thanks for the further inspiration, Kristin xo

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  105. Inspiring blog and art! :)

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  106. Just got my wonderful copy in the mail and am loving it!! These supplies would be simply delightful! I love the little storybook. Thank you for the chance to win such a great giveaway!

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  107. And of course, you are already on my blog roll!

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  108. Oh Shona, that little book is so precious! :)

    Thanks also for the chance to win such wonderful art supplies.

    Happy creating,
    Birgit

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  109. I can't believe you do all you do with 5 kids. Cute book. Cute kids.

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  110. Happy to add you to my blogroll!

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  111. Shona, this is so sweet that I featured it on my Weekend Reader: Best Posts This Week at Comin' Home...love it!

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  112. MariaS10:50 AM

    I just found your side. It is wonderful!

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  113. MariaS10:51 AM

    ... and I just added you to me blogrol

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  114. MariaS10:53 AM

    Oops, Sorry. Time flies and it is already May....
    I will keep following you anyway.

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