Thursday, May 6, 2010

Elliven Studio Review and Giveaway


One night when blog hopping I came across a site called Lovely Clusters and here this very smart women had listed "crafty" blogs by region. I headed to the Canadian section and was surprised to find someone from Winnipeg. Of course I had to see what the fellow 'pegger was offering so I hopped on over to elliven studio.

Here I found exactly what I have always needed, not wanted by needed! For all of you who know me, you know that I constantly lose my bank card. I toss in in the back pocket of my jeans and forget that its there, so it ends up in the laundry only to be never seen again! This is a source of contention in my household, because I then take the hubby's to shop and forget to put it back. Next thing you know he can't pay for his gas..opps!

Anyways, at ellieven studio I found the prettiest of Mommy necessities~a mini card holder and coupon/receipt holder. I was so impressed with not only the idea of these products but with how pleasing they were to look at. The fabrics that Julie (creator) chooses are fresh, playful and oh so pretty. Ever the shopper I knew I had to get these.

I contacted Julie to see if I could possibly get a matching set before I placed my order through her Etsy shop. My email was answered promptly and in that email she not only offered to make me a matching accessory set but she offered to give it to me to do a review on. Much more than I was anticipating!

Only a few days later I got another email from this busy Mama of two boys, saying that my matching accessory set was complete, both were finished in my fabric of choice a colourful Amy Butler original called "Love". Since we both live in the same city, we figured that it should only take a few days for my package to arrive. Clearly my mailman did not have the same idea~I had to wait over the weekend to get my gift. On Monday it finally arrived, along with 13 other pieces of mail, oh joy!

I, of course, opened up my package first~completely neglecting the other ominous letters calling my name. My accessory set was wrap in matching pink tissue so everything co-ordinated very nicely. Also included were two beautiful hand made cards, that Julie creates as well. One for me to have and one addressed to me. The one addressed to me had a personal hand written note to me and two very professional business cards. I thought that adding a hand written note was such a nice touch, no one "writes" anymore, but I think the that when someone takes the time out of an obviously busy day to make that extra step it says a lot about them.

I couldn't be more happy about my set~ I pulled out my license and bank card from my overstuffed wallet and stuck them in my new card holder, perfect fit!! I then sorted my stack of receipts and coupons strewn about in my diaper bag, wallet and purse. I divided them up and neatly tucked them away opposite one another in the divided pockets of the receipt holder. I feel like such an organized lady now, well at least on the outside!

That night, I had to run to the grocery store and I LOVED the fact that I just grabbed my keys and mini card holder. No purse, no bulky diaper bag, just the ease of having my necessities zipped into my vest pocket. I was also able to fold $20 into the one of the divided pockets of the card holder.

Julie also makes makes and sells sunglasses holders,checkbook holders, notepad holders and gorgeous stationary products. Each item she makes herself and the quality of her creations is top notch with exceptional value because her prices are very fair. If you are looking for a unique hostess gift or just trying to make your life a little easier, please take the time out of you day to visit Julies Etsy shop.


Julie has generously offered another matching accessory set to giveaway to one of our lucky readers. Elliven studio a place where beautiful creations are made with heart....


TO ENTER FOLLOW THESE RULES~
Madatory entery~ Visit elliven studio and tell us what your favorite accessory is and in what fabric it comes in.

Bonus Enteries~
for each of these that you complete, enter one comment




2.Follow our blog


3.Follow elliven studio on Twitter and tweet the giveaway


4. Follow us on Twitter and tweet the giveaway


5. Like us on Facebook


6. Grab our button


Open to all.

Giveaway ends May 16 @ midnight. Winner will be selected by random.org. The winner will be contacted by email and given 48 hrs to reply. If there is no reply fromt the first name selected another winner will be choosen. Please leave your email if not on your profile so we can contact you if you win. Good Luck!!

173 comments:

  1. I would have to go with the mini card wallet - so cute and I can match the design to a bag!

    maggiechilton at hotmail dot com

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  2. My fabric choice for the wallet would be any Amy Butler

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  3. i have your button on my blog
    http://maxwelldesignsblog.blogspot.com

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  4. follow your blog and LOVE it!

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  5. I like you on Facebook (and in real life too)

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  6. following Elliven's blog

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  7. follow you on twitter and tweeted.http://twitter.com/Luvmy4peanuts/status/13528872428

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  8. following Elliven Studio on twitter adn tweetedhttp://twitter.com/Luvmy4peanuts/status/13528872428

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  9. If I had an Ipod (hint, hint to my DH for Mother's Day) I'd like the Ipod sleeve in the green apple fabric. I do think that the mini card holder and coupon/receipt holder are great too!

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  10. i seriously want all of the things on her etsy!! but i love the ipod cover (cause i dont have one) and the checkbook cover!!
    in the pink cotton swirly fabric.
    thanks for this opp!

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  11. im a new blog follower!
    thanks

    www.peacelovemommy.com

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  12. following Elliven's Blog now (very cute btw)

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  13. "like" ya on Facebook!

    www.peacelovemommy.com

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  14. I like the receipt/coupon holder w/ the grey fabric.

    logan 4301 at yahoo dot com

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  15. my favorite is notepad/checkbook holder - amy butler.
    Thanks,
    miktha(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)id

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  16. I am elliven studio blog's follower
    Thanks,
    miktha(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)id

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  17. I am Style By Mommy blog's follower (haapy)
    Thanks,
    miktha(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)id

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  18. I am elliven studio follower on Twitter: twitter.com/mamihku and I RT this giveaway
    Thanks,
    miktha(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)id

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  20. I am stylebymommy follower on Twitter: twitter.com/mamihku, and I RT the giveaway
    Thanks,
    miktha(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)id

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  21. Love the green and pink Amy Butler Receipt/Coupon Holder! Would be so useful and the fabric would stand out in the sea of black that is my purse!

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  22. Love the green & pink coupon holder.

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  23. Love the Amy Butler receipt/coupon holder

    melissakuusela@gmail.com

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  24. I follow your blog

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  25. I like you on Facebook!

    melissakuusela@gmail.com

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  26. i like the henry glass card wallet
    nannypanpan at sbcglobal.net

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  27. I heart the Sunglasses Case - Erin McMorris! Lovely!! amberfly00@hotmail.com

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  28. I'm now an elliven blog follower.
    amberfly00@hotmail.com

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  29. I now follow your blog!
    amberfly00@hotmail.com

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  30. I'm a fb fan!
    amberfly00@hotmail.com

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  31. Stationery Set - Fabric Ruffle mverno@roadrunner.com

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  32. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE the breast cancer ruffled ribbon! My mom died of breast cancer last year...I love to promote awareness!
    jtfilleman@cox.net

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  33. I grabbed your blog button!
    jtfilleman@cox.net

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  34. I like you on Facebook
    maggiechilton at hotmail dot com

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  35. Following Elliven on Twitter

    maggiechilton at hotmail dot com

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  36. I like the Receipt/Coupon Holder - Erin McMorris


    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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  37. I really like the all pink amy butler design notepad holder!

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  38. I Follow elliven studio blog

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  39. I follow elliven studio on twitter and i tweeted
    http://twitter.com/cmumpy/status/13598420338

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  40. I follow you on twitter and i tweeted!
    http://twitter.com/cmumpy/status/13598420338

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  41. I like the Receipt/Coupon holder in this beautiful blue fabric:

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/39671124/receiptcoupon-holder-henry-glass

    Ronit
    internationalgiveaways[at]gmail[dot]com
    http://internationalgiveaways.blogspot.com

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  42. Enter me please!! My favorite item is: Checkbook/Notepad Holder - Amy Butler

    Ana Belén R.M
    fisiwoman@hotmail.com
    Spain

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  43. Following elliven studio blog as fisiwoman

    fisiwoman@hotmail.com

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  44. Following your blog via google

    fisiwoman@hotmail.com

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  45. Following elliven studio on Twitter (@fisiwoman) and tweeted: http://twitter.com/fisiwoman/statuses/13626958156

    fisiwoman@hotmail.com

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  46. Following on twitter @fisiwoman

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  47. Following on FB (Ana Belén R M)

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  48. i like the Checkbook/Notepad Holder - Amy Butler

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  49. i like the sunglasses case in the fabric shown here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/37653611/sunglassesreading-glasses-case-erin !

    thanks :)

    iceflurrie(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  50. I LOVE the Ipod Sleeve - Sandi Henderson (light and dark green apples)!!!

    anamlgrl@yahoo.com

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  51. following the elliven blog via GFC!
    anamlgrl@yahoo.com

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  52. following you via GFC!
    anamlgrl@yahoo.com

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  53. following elliven on twitter and tweeted: http://twitter.com/anamlgrl/status/13642070875

    anamlgrl@yahoo.com

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  54. following you on twitter and tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/anamlgrl/status/13642070875

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  55. I love the notepad holders! My favorite design among the three is this one -- http://www.etsy.com/listing/39199043/notepad-holder-amy-butler. ^^

    vesipisaroita [at] gmail [dot] com

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  56. I love all her items!
    My favorite item is the Notepad Holder-Amy Butler!

    xox
    Tanya_Starpower at yahoo dot com

    xoxo

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  57. Following Elliven Studio's Blog

    Tanya_Starpower at yahoo dot com

    xoxo

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  58. I am a follower of your blog

    Tanya_Starpower at yahoo dot com

    xoxo

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  59. Followed Elliven Studio on twitter
    & tweeted

    http://twitter.com/yotanyaA/status/13648488265

    Tanya_Starpower at yahoo dot com

    xoxo

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  60. Followed you on twitter

    username: yotanyaA

    Tanya_Starpower at yahoo dot com

    xoxo

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  61. Liked you on facebook

    username: tanya arado
    Tanya_Starpower at yahoo dot com

    xoxo

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  62. This is lovely -- Mini Card Wallet - Henry Glass!

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  63. I like the eyeglass case by Erin McMorris! ;)
    txgigggles@yahoo.com

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  64. Love the Checkbook/Notepad Holder - Amy Butler.

    melanieadey at hotmail dot com

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  65. I would chose the coupon holder in Henry Glass
    karryknisley76 at hotmail dot com

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  66. I follow your blog via GFC as Karryknisley76
    karryknisley76 at hotmail dot com

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  67. I follow Elliven blog via gfc as Karryknisley76
    karryknisley76 at hotmail dot com

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  68. I follow you on twitter as Karryknisley and tweeted http://twitter.com/Karryknisley/status/13662926806
    karryknisley76 at hotmail dot com

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  69. I follow Elliven on Twitteras Karryknisley and tweeted
    http://twitter.com/Karryknisley/status/13662926806
    karryknisley76 at hotmail dot com

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  70. I love Notepad Holder - Amy Butler!


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  71. i like the Notepad Holder - Amy Butler

    black11angel at yahoo dot com

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  72. following elliven studio blog

    black11angel at yahoo dot com

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  73. i'm a follower

    black11angel at yahoo dot com

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  74. gustosa11 following ellivenstudio at twitter

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  75. like one stop shop at facebook

    black11angel at yahoo dot com

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  76. I am loving this receipt/coupon holder - http://www.etsy.com/listing/44593623/receiptcoupon-holder-erin-mcmorris
    kkondek at gmail.com

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  77. I love the Coupon/Receipt Holder Made with a solid grey twill cotton and lined with a solid pink cotton.

    samyrocks92 at msn dot com

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  78. I follow elliven studio blog

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  79. I follow elliven studio on Twitter

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  80. I like the iPod sleeve in the orange and brown Amy Butler fabric!

    annie(dot)milner(at)gmail(dot)com

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  81. I follow the Elliven Studio blog!

    annie(dot)milner(at)gmail(dot)com

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  82. I follow your blog!

    annie(dot)milner(at)gmail(dot)com

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  83. I like you on Facebook (Annie Milner)

    annie(dot)milner(at)gmail(dot)com

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  84. My favorite item is the stationery set with the grey and yellow Amy Butler fabric, shown here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/43134075/stationery-set-fabric-accent-bonus-gift

    urchiken at gmail dot com

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  85. Christina - xristya@rock.com - I love the Receipt/Coupon Holder and Mini Card Holder in the Henry Glass fabric - those beautiful blues with little violet birds!

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  86. I like Mini Card Wallet in Henry Glass.

    melodyj(at)gmail(dot)com

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  87. I like the receipt/coupon holder (great idea!) in Erin McMorris.

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  88. I am a follower for your blog :)

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  89. I like the Reversible Fabric Belt, very pretty!
    Thank you for the giveaway.
    ap_lemos at yahoo dot com

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  90. I follow your blog!
    ap_lemos at yahoo dot com

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  91. I follow elliven studio blog
    ap_lemos at yahoo dot com

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  92. I like the Amy Butler mini card wallet!

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/44592285/mini-card-wallet-amy-butler

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  93. I like the Coupon/Receipt holder in the Erin McMorris fabric!

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  94. I follow the elliven studio blog.

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  95. I follow elliven studio on Twitter.

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  96. Tweet:
    http://twitter.com/sandyseppi/status/13759657499

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  97. Your button is on my blog:
    www.theseppifamily.blogspot.com

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  98. The mini card wallets are adorable!

    hrtzl at verizon dot net

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  99. Right now, I carry all of my cards in this funky, plastic, see-through, falling-apart mini-wallet! So my favorite accessory is the Mini Card Wallet in the Henry Glass fabric - I love blues and teals, and this is gorgeous and is now in my Etsy faves!

    jewell33 at aim dot com

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  100. Love the Checkbook/Notepad Holder - in the green Amy Butler fabric.
    june_spirit2628 at hotmail dot com

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  101. I would have to go with the mini card wallet - so cute !!!!!

    woodfacesami@hotmail.com

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  102. I follow your blog
    woodfacesami@hotmail.com

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  103. Like on Facebook.
    woodfacesami@hotmail.com

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  104. I follow the elliven studio blog.
    woodfacesami@hotmail.com

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  105. I really like the Amy Butler notepad holder.

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  106. I really like the mini card holder in the Henry Glass design...very cute!!

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  107. i like the Checkbook/Notepad Holder in Amy Butler. Real pretty!


    yuri.kristi at gmail dotcom

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  108. I like the Receipt/Coupon Holder in Henry Glass fabric.

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  109. I like the Checkbook/Notepad Holder - Amy Butler.

    mommylovescooper@gmail.com

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  110. I follow your blog on GFC as Opinions of a Moody Mama.

    mommylovescooper@gmail.com

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  111. I would go with the Receipt/Coupon Holder - Henry Glass. It's really pretty. Everything looks well made and shows lots of love

    Raquel
    biscute1@yahoo.com

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  112. My favorite item is the notepad holder in the pink, green, & white floral print, as seen here:

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/39199423/notepad-holder-amy-butler?ref=v1_other_1

    ~Libby
    libbeh84(at)gmail(dot)com

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  113. I like the Mini Card Wallet - Henry Glass

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  114. My fave accessory is Receipt/Coupon Holder - Henry Glass Cotton

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  115. I love the Notepad Holder - Amy Butler

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  116. already your follower

    liz_crowny@yahoo.com

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  117. already like you in facebook

    liz_crowny@yahoo.com

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  118. already follow elliven studio blog

    liz_crowny@yahoo.com

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  119. and i love Checkbook/Notepad Holder - Amy Butler
    the color so great.
    i love combination of pink and green :)
    so cutey pattern :)

    liz_crowny@yahoo.com

    hope i can win this giveaways
    yayyyy :)

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  120. I like the stationery set with the pink and white ruffle as shown here

    thttp://www.etsy.com/listing/42667895/stationery-set-fabric-ruffle

    sibabe64 at ptd dot net

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  121. google friend

    sibabe64 at ptd dot net

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  122. Elliven google friend

    sibabe64 at ptd dot net

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  123. I like: http://www.etsy.com/listing/43674770/mini-card-wallet-henry-glass

    metalliz_gunner(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  124. Follow elliven studio blog as Liz

    metalliz_gunner(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  125. Follow your blog!

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  126. tweet: http://twitter.com/Lizzyrm/status/14053847889

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  127. Receipt/Coupon Holder - Amy Butler, comes in cotton, pink cotton
    wombatspurple[at]yahoo.com

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  128. i like the recycled hand made paper stationary card set

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  129. Checkbook/Notebook Holder is what I love in pink floral - entry 1

    hollywood.geek.chic@gmail.com

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  130. I like the Card Wallet in Henry Glass.

    Dancehottie1621@aol.com

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  131. I like the Notepad holder in Kitty Yoshida! Cute!

    stormraven at gmail dot com

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  132. I like the coupon holder in Henry Glass cotton - so cute

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  133. i love the Ipod Sleeve - Amy Butler

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  135. following you on twitter klp1965

    http://twitter.com/klp1965/status/14119054378

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  136. I like the Notepad Holder - Amy Butler

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  137. I love the coupon holder in henry class

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  138. I follow the eleven studio blog via GFC. My sn: sarbear3490

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  139. I follow this blog via GFC. My sn: sarbear3490

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  140. I like you on Facebook. My name: Sarah U.

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  141. My fave is the pretty Notepad Holder - Amy Butler. http://www.etsy.com/listing/39199423/notepad-holder-amy-butler

    tylerpants(at)gmail.com

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  142. I'm a follower of the elliven studio blog. tylerpants(at)gmail.com

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  143. Notepad Holder - Amy Butler

    amy butler cotton, pink cotton, off white resin snap, pink thread, interfacing

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  144. I like the eyeglass case by Erin McMorris
    amy16323(at)gmail(dot)com

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  145. My favorite is the receipt/Coupon Holder in the Amy Butler fabric.

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  146. I follow the elliven studio blog

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  147. I like the Checkbook/Notepad Holder in Amy Butler fabric

    CharlieGurl57@aol.com

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  148. I am following elliven studio blog
    (Charlene)

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  149. I am following you on Twitter and Tweet:
    (Swtlilchick)

    http://twitter.com/Swtlilchick/status/14138785187

    CharlieGurl57@aol.com

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  150. I Like you on Facebook (Charlene Kuser)

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  151. The Checkbook/Notepad Holder in Amy Butler fabric looks very nice!

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  152. Notepad Holder - Amy Butler
    cotton? I think..
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  153. I follow elliven studio blog (rinei)
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  154. I follow this blog (rinei)
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  155. I follow elliven studio on Twitter (@divaillumi)
    tweet here
    http://twitter.com/divaillumi/statuses/14146917114
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  156. I follow stylebymommy on Twitter (@divaillumi)
    tweet here
    http://twitter.com/divaillumi/statuses/14146917114
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  159. I like the Checkbook/Notepad Holder - Amy Butler
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  160. Follow elliven studio blog
    Lyudmila
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  161. Follow your blog
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  162. I love the notepad holder in Amy Butler fabric, but everything on the site was gorgeous!
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  163. I follow on GFC!
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