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Sunday, October 23, 2011

online class sale and a GIVEAWAY!

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I am starting off the week with a couple of fun things!

First, I am having a "pop up" sale on my online classes. I am offering $10 off of all my online classes for this week October 24th- October 30th. Visit my online shop HERE for the complete list of online classes and all the details!



Sew Wild

And I have a two of signed copies of my book to giveaway and I will also be throwing in Beneath the Surface online class to go with each book (they make a great combo!)

TO ENTER-
Leave me a comment
Let me know how you are starting your week
I will draw two winners later this week!


346 comments:

  1. What an amazing give away! I'm starting my week by preparing my lectures -- I'll be teaching 150 ecology students tomorrow all about competition. I hope to rock their worlds...

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  2. Thanks Alisa :)
    I'm starting off my week by driving my daughter to work (hallelujah, she found a job at last!!)

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  3. i'm starting my week with a smile. aren't you? :)

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  4. What a fantastic giveaway!I am starting my week by looking through your classes,deciding which I want to take next!!

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  5. i´m starting my week with some cuddling with my dogs, breakfast for all of us and then a loooong walk:)Thanks for the oppurtunity:):)

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  6. EdnaNa10:39 PM

    Hi alisa, thanks for the great give away!
    Starting the week by driving to Jerusalem (the one and only)for visual merchandise a department store there... :-)

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  7. Congratulations on your sweet little bean :) We're starting our week by finalizing college savings plans...once it's done, we get to play in the creative space!

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  8. I'm planning menus and workout plans.

    melodyj(at)gmail(dot)com

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  9. Great time of the year for a giveaway, I'm starting my week, by unpacking boxes and re setting up my little condensed art desk..finally with my darling partner after spending a year 8 hours apart.
    x Courtney

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  10. I've started my week by driving my daughter to the doctor to be vaccinated against the cancer of the cervix.....
    Have a nice week....Greetings from Greece, Nouli

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  11. Anonymous11:15 PM

    Thanks for this awesome giveaway, Alisa! I'm starting my week finishing off our Christmas card design and fabric shopping for Christmas crafts. Lots of creativity happening here this week!
    ---Arielle

    ariellecarlson(at)gmail(dot)com

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  12. I'm starting my week by developing a plan for better project and time management. I'm working on fine art, embroidery, illustrations, (etc) and I start a new job Thursday. I also hope to start graduate school in January--so I figure there's no better time than the present to 'get my life together.' I've plopped tasks into my iCal and I plan to stick to the deadlines i've created for myself. Already i've added some clarity into my creative life.

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  13. What a great giveaway!! Thanks!
    I'm starting my week by packing for my first trip to New York City!! Not leaving for a couple of days, but I'm too excited to wait any more.
    Camera and journal will be in hand for this new experience. I don't want to forget a thing!

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  14. I'm starting my week by going to the gym and then making copies for a class I'll start teaching tomorrow. Mondays... =)

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  15. Keep hoping I may win one of your give aways! I know I dont have much luck with them but I can always hope. My start of the week wet and damp, trying to get organised to go away for a few days, some how its not happening as I would like it to. I hope tomorrow is better.
    Would love to do another class but, I will be away and money is tight, thanks for the offer.

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  16. I'm starting my week by painting some rooms. Greetings from Spain!

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  17. I'm starting the week with a meeting at my son's school for our Fall Festival, then off to find a dress to wear to my sister's wedding.

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  18. Oh my Gosh! I am so very excited! WOW what a way to start the week. First you are having a $10 off sale on all your online classes!! Super Cool. (I took your Sketchbook Delight - you are an awesome instructor!!) Secondly - and extremely thrilling for me you are offering your Sew Wild book as a giveaway!! Super, Super Cool!! I LOVE to Sew. Count me in for your fabulous giveaway of your book not to mention the class!!

    I am starting my week making harness and leash sets for Pugs! Then after I finish them, I have some martingales to sew for a couple Whippets.

    Like so many others in the blog world, I LUV visiting your Blog!

    Congratulations on Beautiful Little Lucy! (I love her middle name.)

    Have a wonderful week, enjoy that sweet little daughter of yours and thank you for hosting such awesome giveaways and sales.

    Joan

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  19. Anonymous12:13 AM

    brilliant giveaway! I'm starting my week with sewing a baby present for a good friend.

    Rabea

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  20. Wow!!! I am starting my week with a new perspective and goals to begin a new life. Ten days ago I had a thyroidectomy and Friday I learned that there was no sign of cancer. This journey has taught me to quit putting things off and get in and live life big. Thanks for the opportunity to throw my name into the hopper. Give beautiful Luci an extra kiss for me.

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  21. Started my week picking up all the chewed up paper from my Basset Hound puppy- just as well she is very cute and gorgeous :-)

    Norma

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  22. I love the give away and I love your blog!And visiting it while I drink my first cup of coffee is how I am starting my day.. Congratulations on your sweet little daughter!I have a wonderful 2-year boy which I have just taken to his kinder garden..
    Lots of love to you all from Croatia!Your work is an inspiration to me!
    ana.katanec(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  23. I'm starting my week by packing for Journalfest - 3 great days of classes in Port Townsend, WA.

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  24. Fab giveaway... I'm starting my week finishing off stuff I should have done last week!

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  25. Well, I'm starting my week with a hope to win your awesome book!

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  26. I started my week as I start every day: With a big mug of hot black tea to wake me up. Next thing to do is clean my room, which I couldn't do last week and not it's way overdue. After that I have to work on my paper for university: An analysis of an Old Irish poem about an old woman standing by the sea thinking about her life, and death, and life in general.
    BTW: Congrats to your sugar sweet little one. May she live long and prosper :)

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  27. Here in New Zealand it's a holiday. Celebrating Labour Day - and it's spring! Can't beat that! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  28. Hi, I'm starting my week taking my girls to the kindergarden, and resting at home with a big flu :(

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  29. oh, this is fantastic! your work is amazing! I am following your blog for 3 months now and I appreciate you so much!
    My week started with a visit at my mom's home - 80 km away. Later I'll go buy some cotton for my new projects. And for now I am enjoyng a big cofee half milk and reading about a fantastic giveaway.
    I dindn't ask. Is the giveaway international?

    kisses
    eugenia
    bohemian_sin@yahoo.com

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  30. Hi, what a great way to start the week. I am watching my twin boys (10 months) play, smile and laugh together. Amazing!!

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  31. Wonderful, I'd love to participate! I'm starting my week with a day off!

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  32. How exciting! I love what you create. I'm going to talk to my husband about signing up for your Watercolor Bliss class.

    My week began with church and my first day at my new job (which went really well). Now I'm eating cereal and enjoying coffee. haha

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  33. Well, i'm starting my week under cold and grey weather after a fair week-end... Reading your blog will brings some colors to my week!!

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  34. This is the perfect giveaway! My week is not starting so good because I woke up sick today, but I'm happy that Autumn has finally arrived here, after a long long out of season Summer!
    Thanks Alisa for the opportunity, and congratulations for your beautiful baby btw :)

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  35. Hi,this is my first time to visit your blog..What a wonderful blog, I really like it! :)

    White Honeyr

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  36. I`m starting the week with a visit at the doctor, who told me to be home and rest for a week, the worst cold I had in many years.My headace even keeps me from doing anything :-(
    so if I won something it would be amazing!

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  37. Wow!! I'd love another copy of your book so I can have one in MI and one in AZ, but I really want to take the class. It sounds like a winner! Love your stuff.

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  38. I'm starting my week by listetnig my babys heart :) I'm pregnant and I'm waiting for my third child and just cant wait :))

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  39. kathyS4:15 AM

    Starting my week by starting up the comuter, as always.

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  40. Hi, Here in the UK its half term, so I will be starting my week as part time events organiser and part time revision coach (she has mock exams in 2 weeks) yay!

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  41. I'm starting my week continuing to catalogue-make an inventory of the fibre, fabric, mark making tools, paints, inks, pastels and art/craft books I have care of whilst listening to Bach and two dogs playing:0) All this because I celebrate Celtic New Year next week and days ahead need preparation:0) Wishing sweet dreams to you and Dad and lots of peace for the latest member of your family.

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  42. I'm starting my week listening to the amazing new Coldplay album!!

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  43. great givaway, im starting my week by catching up on this weekends posts xxxx

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  44. I'm off to work... and when I get home, I get to finish my grandson's Halloween costume!

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  45. Well I'll be starting off my week with "Grocery shopping" Ugh! But this chance at your giveaway makes up for it. Thanks so much for the chance!

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  46. Alisa, so generous of you!

    I am starting my week finishing...finishing two canvases that I have been working on, finishing both sleeves of a sweater I am knitting, finishing a scarf that I have on the needles (just in time, close to a frost last night).

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  47. My week is starting wonderful. Quite morning, good cup of coffee, and catching up on a few of my favorite blogs. How is your week so far?

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  48. I'm starting my week with a critique in my ceramics class. Always a little nerve-wracking, but at least this time I'm not working up until the last minute.

    Thank you for your generosity, Alisa!

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  49. I'm starting a 2 and a half week straight working experience...the Boss has headed to Houston for Market and Festival...and now we inmates are in charge of the Asylum!!! lol

    Art is always waiting for me when I finally get home...it really helps to get through...


    Kerry

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  50. this book ... !! I want it !! and your classes seem so interesting too !
    I start my week with children at home for holydays, so we will be making crafty stuff all week long !

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  51. I'm starting my week off by sewing! followed by apple picking (and pressing!)

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  52. I've just sat down at my computer with a cup of tea while my laundry runs.

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  53. Yay! My week starts off with laundry and cutting coupons.

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  54. I'm starting my week by a day off from work. But I have a lot to do at home, cleaning, laundry, etc. I think I'll try to find some time for crafting. Thanks for the chance, Johanne L.

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  55. Anonymous5:10 AM

    My kids and I are starting the week as we always do - a little late to starting our schoolwork, because of being tired after the weekend. But that is a great benefit of home schooling. Also, we will be picking up our dog from the vet after missing him all weekend. So, it will be a good day! Thanks for the chance to win!
    ~Julia M.
    bejuled5@gmail.com

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  56. I'm starting the week with the hottest day so far this spring ... 32C in beautiful Sydney. x

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  57. that is a very nice post! i really liked it! think the style you used is very approrpiate! thank you for your efforts!

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  58. Its a typical work week but I am also getting things made/ready for the jurrying process for a winter art show all the while taking care of my family, chickens and pup.

    Just letting you know I am getting a copy of your book, either as a gift from you or I'm buying one. I'm a big fan and this book is calling to me.

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  59. Thank you for the great giveaway! I always love to read your blog, and *love* the picture of Lucy in the hat! My daughter and I like to see her pictures. I'm starting this week with construction going on in the house. It's exciting and I have an excuse for having a mess in the house!

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  60. Anonymous5:31 AM

    I've been on the fence about taking an online class. This would be the perfect opportunity for me! Especially with a fall funk coming on! And with a book too!!!! What an awesome giveaway! My fingers are crossed for this!
    essicajmj at yahoo dot com

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  61. I'm starting my week by finishing up a quilt I am making for my sister to help chase away her blues. Thanks for the giveaway. Have a good week.

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  62. Anonymous5:35 AM

    So more specifically, I'm starting my week by missing summer, just a little. Although I love fall, it was just a little to quick this year! Fantastic giveaway!

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  63. I am starting my week by looking the expected rain here... at this moment it's raining a lot!

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  64. Oh my sewing machine is getting excited just thinking about the class! Thanks for such generous give aways!

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  65. Awesome giveaway!! I am starting my week by choosing a class of yours to take......it will be my first!

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  66. I'm starting my week by creating a video for an online class.... super excited as I am for your Sew Wild book!

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  67. Wow this is a big giveaway! I am starting my week by trying to unpack my recently moved supplies and get back into a regular creative rhythm...Best wishes, tj

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  68. It's blowing a very windy gale here in the UK today so I'm starting my week indoors continuing with the excellent Stencil 101 online course by Julie Fan Fei Balzer that I started last week, such fun!

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  69. I'm starting my week by working in my art journal! What a fabulous giveaway..I have been looking for Sew Wild everywhere, but haven't seen it yet in my little neck of the woods! BTW...Lucy is adorable!

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  70. The lovely Alisa Burke,
    Im starting my week with sketching in a Buddhist temple in Japan while snacking on Seaweed wrapped rice balls. I think Im in heaven.Thanks for having such a cute blog!

    XO kelsey rae.

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  71. When you share your knowledge with others, you share your heart. Thank you for a giveaway that shares your heart. I would love to win. I can't seem to breakaway from the every seam is a straight line mentality.
    Deb

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  72. Peg Howard6:11 AM

    Great give away-
    I started my week by sending DH off to the Dr's office- I think he has strep throat :( - chasing a coyote out of the yard- and finding out sometime this weekend-that a deadline was created for noon on Monday( dont go in till noon-on a critical inventory-----Can I have a do over-or an extra 8 hours please.

    But yesterday I played with my newer camera and shot some country scenes....I will end on that postivie note..

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  73. I'm starting my week with a cup of tea. Getting excited about my daughter's volleyball game tonight in the District tournament.
    Fantastic give-away! Thanks!

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  74. I'm starting the week by finishing Halloween costumes for my daughter (ladybug) and a client (candy corn dress). Thanks for offering this giveaway and hearty congratulations on your new baby! Lisa

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  75. Thank you for such a lovely giveaway! I have started the week this morning by meeting two students from University who will come to my school to work with me for a month in November to practise and learn techniques in teaching! I so love doing this,meeting young people eager to learn and sharing a smile and hope amidst the awful situation my country is in!AriadnefromGreece!
    ariadnesky@hotmail.com

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  76. What a fabulous give away!! Love your blog. Thanks. I am off today and playing with color trying to broaden my scope on the subject. :) Have a long list of "to dos" and may not get to them. Congrats on your new little bundle of joy!

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  77. My week is going to start off with getting EVERYTHING put into place for the big pumpkin event. My grandson will be going to a nursery school pumpkin patch this morning. He will be coming back to my house and the pumpkin decorating idea with be discussed in full detail with him. He is only 4 years old and I just know he will be full of great ideas. Knowing him, as I do, it will probably be something to do with CARS. lol

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  78. AJ Veggiegirl6:35 AM

    I started my week reading my favorite blogs (of course yours is one of them!) and avoiding my day job. :) Thank your for a wonderful opportunity!!!

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  79. What a great giveaway!

    I am starting my week going clothes shopping for an upcoming trip to Mexico! Fun!

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  80. I am starting this week by showing my process on a painted quilt I worked on; by actually quilting a "real" (queen sized bed) quilt; by celebrating my wedding anniversary with my love; and by checking in with you to see what you're up to. :)

    Looking forward to seeing more photos of your lovely daughter. :)

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  81. So sweet for you to be giving away your book and a CLASS...woo hoo! Well I'm starting off my week a little bit slow since it's a bit chilly and I don't want to move our from under my cozy lap quilt ;}
    Hope you and your sweet little one are staying warm this morning. Fondly, Roberta
    rlphilbr13@aol.com

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  82. :-) I'm starting off my week by cleaning lots of paint brushes soaking in water, and doing a "quick" clean up and vacuum around the house, before I start breaking open the rest of the moving boxes.

    Congratulations with Lucy! She's just beautiful.

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  83. I'm starting my week off with a list of phone calls to doctors. First to get permission for my daughter to return to school after suffering a concussion 10 days ago, and then a call to the physical therapist to schedule her more appointments.

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  84. Thanks for the shot of creativity this morning. I got up early this morning because I have a busy day. But before work starts, I am going on a run around the park and I already got a little sewing in. Blessings to you and your beautiful baby girl.

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  85. Sharrin6:47 AM

    Fingers crossed for this giveaway! I am starting this week hopefully finishing our reno - it has been a long haul! And creative time has been one of the things that had to give.

    P.s. Congratulations on your new addition! She is lovely.

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  86. Starting the week by going to work way to tired and falling a sleep on the commute train.

    Take care!

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  87. Thank you for giving us the chance to win such great prizes! I am starting my week planning some projects with my 4 year old son....We went to the dr. on Saturday and found out he has pneumonia so I busy trying to get some fun painting/fabric projects planned to keep him occupied. He ALWAYS creates with me - just wait until your beautiful little girl gets a little bigger I'm sure she will be creating with you too!
    Maria

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  88. Fabulous giveaway! Thanks for the chance:)

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  89. Thanks for the giveaway! I'm starting my week determined to do/finish by the end of it a couple of things that I've been procrastinating for months.

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  90. Anonymous6:52 AM

    I'm starting my week getting organized and ready to go to Houston Quilt Market. I would love to have a signed copy of your book.

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  91. awesome givaway!

    Im's starting my week by cleaning out my closet-yikes! need to get the clothes under control-LoL

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  92. Anonymous6:53 AM

    I am starting my week by gutting my master bathroom. it is full of black mold. It is a new house we bought a year ago, pray for me LOL>

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  93. I will be finishing up my vacation in Chicago. Then I will be heading home and get back to crafting.

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  94. First of all, congratulations on the arrival of your adorable daughter! What an exciting new chapter of your life!

    And, I'm starting my week off with a sick day from work :(

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  95. Good Morning! Starting my week checking up on some loose strings for the dog rescue group I belong to, hugging my own dogs and reviewing my son's college essays.

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  96. Thanks a lot for the $10, I will use this opportunity!! :)
    So thanks to you I am starting my week by smiling a lot thinking of all the wonderful things I'll learn from you! And I'starting my week by playing with my kids! :)

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  97. Thanks for the opportunity! I am starting with some fused plastic bags that I will likely make into market bags. Glad ideas don't have an expiration date : )

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  98. I'm starting my week with baking club this evening!

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  99. Anonymous7:06 AM

    Coffee... I am starting with coffee and then I will sign up for one of your classes! Thank you for the sale.

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  100. Hi Alisa! I'm starting my week with a "caffè" (I'm Italian!) and by publishing a post on my blog! I read your post at 6.35 a.m. this morning but I can leave a comment only now! I was late for work!!!
    Bye!!! Ciao dall'Italia!

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  101. I am starting my week unpacking more boxes of art/craft supplies for my little studio area. Would love to have your book and take a class. Awesome giveaway.

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  102. thanks for the chance to win your fabulous book & class!! i am starting my week with coffee and a puppy walk...

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  103. Besides the regular day job, starting the week with planning for two thanksgivings to be hosted at my house - eep! It's not just about the food, but finishing a tons of my remodeling projects that I start but don't finish. Lovin' the extra push!

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  104. Lizzie Bo7:30 AM

    Last week I went to the North and South Carolina state fairs, so this week I am starting out by scanning all the sketches I did (yeah bunnies). Congratulations on your new arrival. I hope you are also starting off your week with some sleep.

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  105. I'm starting my week horribly disappointed that I won't get to run a zombie 5k next weekend so I sure could use some cheering up in the form of a giveaway win. :)

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  106. Starting off my week with my yoga practice. Namaste.

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  107. What a great giveaway, Thanks! I am off to work today... Would rather be sewing.

    I am sure you are loving every moment with that beautiful little one.

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  108. How is that sweet new baby doing? I'm starting my week slowly...with a cup of coffee and surfing the blogs in blog land. Would love to win your book.

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  109. Keelin7:43 AM

    What a great give away! I am starting my week by sleeping in and have a good homemade breakfast. I love days off from school.

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  110. So glad for your new little Lucy! FUN! I'm getting to start my week the way I want...the last beautiful day of the season and I'm working on a new aspen piece! And, taking pics of the beautiful colors of Colorado this time of year! Awesome give away!

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  111. I would love a chance to win! I'm starting the week staying at home because my daycare provider called in sick. A nice day off because i had a terrible weekend.. my car got rear ended by someone with no insurance and my car is SMASHED! boo!

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  112. Wow awesome! I recently found your blog, and as I'm experimenting with various media, I am inspired to try watercolors. Therefore, I'm starting my week focusing on watercolors.

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  113. Anonymous7:55 AM

    I am starting off my week getting breakfast and coffee with a good friend!!

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  114. IM STARTING MY WEEK WITH A CREATIVE BUZZZZZZZZZZZ

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  115. Hello! I'm starting my week waiting to hear if I passed the comprehensive exam for my master's degree. I should find out in two hours! Once my degree is finished, I can start taking more classes for fun. :)

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  116. I am starting my week cleaning up from a busy and fun weekend. And of course catching up on all my favorite blogs. :)

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  117. im a big fan of yours!! im starting off my day with making small santas for christmas gifts!! homemade gifts are the best!!

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  118. It's been beautiful weather here in Las Vegas, so I start my week/mornings with my coffee and drag my sketchbook and watercolors outdoors. I would eventually order your Sew Wild book, but I've been frustrated that the B&N stores here do not carry it! Ugh! Thank you for this thoughtful giveaway! Fingers crossed!

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  119. I am starting the week with prepping for a program that I am facilitating. today's list includes getting that complete, hot yoga, massage and visiting my mom at the hospital. whew! hope you have a wonderful week! ciao!

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  120. working on a blog post!

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  121. What a great giveaway! I am starting the week off munching cereal with my little girl, watching cartoons and typing a blog post. Hope all is going well with little Lucy, so happy for you guys!

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  122. I'm starting my week with figuring out what to eat that week!
    Love your give-away! :)

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  123. I've started my week by going to university! Love your give-away :)

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  124. Fabulous giveaway - thank you for the chance!

    I've started this week dosed up with the dreaded lurgy - my youngest brought it home from nursery. So we are all having comfort food for dinner tonight (mince and tatties) and watching daytime TV huddled under a quilt.

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  125. I am starting my week by writing a quick blurb in a journal about my crazy weekend of little sleep, bartending, and curling so when I have time I can input it into my mixed media journal

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  126. Started my week off with a little TV watching this morning with my 80lb dog laying across my lap! Now I'm getting ready to write, read, blog, and create!!! :)

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  127. I am starting my week by packing up my art supplies to bring with me to Journal Fest in Port Townsend, WA. I can't wait to leave on Wednesday! Great giveaway-thanks for a chance to win!
    Aloha, Kate

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  128. I'm starting my week with a plumbing emergency, but the plumbing company is really nice so I have faith that it'll all get resolved in time for me to go to work just a little late!

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  129. I started my week with a walk, a prayer, and signing up for your watercolor class!

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  130. I'm starting my week by picking out pumpkins for carving and finishing my costume to prepare for a wonderful Halloween weekend!

    Liz Mills

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  131. To be honest...starting my week reading your blog, sitting in the tub. Yours is my absolute favorite blog. I just retired from teaching and am new to this "blog world". Read a lot of blogs, but your style is fabulous! Can't wait to take your class. Kiss your babe for me...they grow up quickly.

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  132. What a great giveaway! I'm starting my week off by doing lots and lots of laundry and trying to catch up on the house work! As a mom of two very active little boys, I doubt I'll ever catch up! ;)

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  133. I'm starting my week with getting back on the workout wagon!!

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  134. What a fun way to start my mom's birthday week! I'd love to win your book so I can give it to her for her birthday. She's a hip, cool, young 70something who would love to work her way through your book over the long winter months. I hope I win it!

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  136. I am starting the week off by getting up early and doing some exercise, meditation and thinking positive about good things happening this week. I am so hoping one of them is winning that wonderful book I have been wanting and, of course your class would be a bonus. I would love more ideas about surface design. Thanks.

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  137. Ohhh how I would love to win.. I am starting my week by drafting blog posts of all my creating this past weekend at a Retreat.. fun! thks for this giveaway!

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  138. I am starting my week looking through your online classes and deciding which one to do!!

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  139. What a great giveaway! I'm starting my week lounging around in my jammies, drinking my coffee, and checking out my favourite blogs. Next project: get out to do some errands.

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  140. I am starting my week coming home from a long weekend at the lake where we have walked around looking at a street art exhibition where buildings are painted in front of you and where we just enjoyed hanging out with our children and the good weather.

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  141. Thanks a lot Alisa !
    I am starting this week very happy as my mom arrives from France tomorrow, and we hadn't seen her since summer 2010.
    But i have plenty to do so the house is clean and tidy (and i prefer painting than cleaning you know).

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  142. FABULOUS! THANKS for this opportunity to win your book.
    I'm starting this week off by getting Lesson 11 off for my Positive Thinking workshop, Week 43 of 52 Questions done for my art journaling project, and now will work on Week 2 of 6 my Beginner Quilting workshop lesson..

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  143. Sarah Spindell9:42 AM

    This is a great opportunity! Thank you, Alisa. I started off my day with my chihuahua puppy running into my room and kissing me up the face to wake me up and then going to Psychology of Abnormal Behavior. Yipee!
    Thanks again!

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  144. Anonymous9:55 AM

    Alisa, vispirms vēlos pateikt, ka Tavs blogs ir vnk fantastisks! Man ļoti tas patīk, jo ir košs un dzīvespriecīgs. Es parasti nedēļu sāku ar domām par to, kas būtu jāpaveic, lai es justos laimīga un gandarīta! :))

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  145. with americanos......
    lots and lots of americanos.....

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  146. OMG, I have just purchase your class (2 days ago):) But, class is awesome, so, no regrets.
    Thank you for giveaway.

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  147. I love give aways and yours is awesome!! I am starting my week off well rested and energized since I MADE myself rest this past weekend. Busy week ahead but I'm able to handle it!! Love your blog and all your tutorials--God Bless you and your family-I'll be a grandma in March!!
    Pat, A Remade Life

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  148. Oooooh, "Sew Wild" is on my wish list! I'm starting a very busy week by finishing project instructions and kits for the 2 classes I'll be teaching Thursday and Saturday. And Wednesday finds me attending an orientation for a new and WONDERFUL full time job (after 15 months out of work)...busy and exciting and blessed. Not a bad Monday at all. Thanks for offering this awesome give away and I hope YOUR week starts with cuddles and coos with your beautiful baby girl!

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  149. I am starting my week finishing up my Halloween cards. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.

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  150. Oh what goodness you are giving away...:)
    Congratulations on your beatuiful little girl, she is just gorgeous!!
    I'm starting my week with an overdue haircut...after I do a little journaling of course*
    Hugs to you and yours!!
    Joanne

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  151. Congratulations!! Lucy is here...are you still enjoying the QUIET?
    I miss that time of the little ones lives.My baby of 6 is five years old already...not much quiet around here:)
    We are hoping to do some stamping with some of our own stamps we made last week.... we are still working through your BENEATH THE SURFACE class..LOVE IT!!!
    I was one of the FORTUNATE ones to win the class giveaway.YAY!!
    It has been my kids first "formal" instruction in art, WE LOVE that so much of what you suggest is already in our art supply closet:)
    THANK YOU for your generosity.
    Hugs and Kisses
    Laura Jane and the KIDDOS

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  152. Thanks Alisa! I am starting off my week by helping my residents go through a huge transition in their housing.

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  153. Thanks for the competition. I've started my week with a hospital visit and seeing my mum who isn't well at the moment, so lots of get well hugs to her xx

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  154. Starting my week with flurry a of activity to meet an upcoming deadline at work. No time for creating art for the next couple of weeks, but looking forward to some "art therapy" post-deadline! Just recently discovered your blog and I love it! I've read through every single post! Now that I'm caught up, looking foward to joining some of your online classes. Your work is wonderful! Is there anything you can't do?

    Also, congratulations on your sweet baby girl! She is so beautiful!

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  155. DebPalmer10:55 AM

    Awesome giveaway! Thanks Alisa. I am playing with color all day today! Congrats on the new little budle of joy!

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  156. I adore your amazing work and congrats on your wee bundle of joy :)

    I have started my week of by planning to work on a few art journal projects that I have on the go right jow.
    Exciting!!!
    Love your awesome blog!
    ~Cindy

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  157. Anonymous11:24 AM

    I don't know if the giveaway is international.I live in Spain and I strated my week ironing a lot of clothes :(
    My email nitecasesniteembarques@gmail.com

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  158. I made a hand-carved stamp this weekend for the first time and I'm using it to make tags, ornaments and note cards for an upcoming craft fair.

    I was stamping long before i got dressed this morning.

    Loves seeing the pic of you and your little one on twitter yesterday. So precious!

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  159. I usually don't enter giveaway's because I don't like to get my hopes up but I am so excited that I am starting my weeks hoping I will win

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  160. Anonymous11:55 AM

    I started off my week by painting background pages in my watercolor journal! Thanks for your offering; I hope I am lucky.
    Jan H.

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  161. Alisa, thanks!
    I started my week staying in university until six o'clock in the afternoon, but when I got home I discovered that it was the book of Biology that I had expected it so much!
    Martina
    kairosgioielli@libero.it

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  162. starting my week washing windows in my mother's house. then off to clean the garage and uncover the snow blower to get it ready for what is hopefully a very mild winter. thank you for the chance to win the book and class. i would really enjoy both.

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  163. Getting ready for Halloween!!!!!
    I'm wearing my halloween jewlery
    Just bought;
    * candy
    * decorations
    * little toys
    Tonight i'm going to make my witch coustume silver glitter stars and a spooky ghost for the tricker treaters!!! SSSSOOO FUN!!!!

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  164. What did I do! I enjoyed going church.

    But how are you...? With the little wonder in your house. Do you get some sleep? And do you feel good?
    Do you enjoy this time with your little baby?
    I hope have a good time now.
    Elizabeth from Nederland.

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  165. I am starting my week off with a family day! Monday's are the only day my husband has off, so we like to spend it together with the kids!

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  166. I'm starting off my week by thinking about the quilt hanging on my design wall at home. I'll probably spend most of my week (while at work) this same way, hahaha! What a great giveaway! Whoever wins is gonna be super happy!

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  167. I plan to create several scrapbook layouts and get ready for the holiday with last minute preparations.

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  168. Starting the week with a family free of the stomach bug yay!

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  169. Un gros bisous à vous...

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  170. I am starting the week with sewing a new bag for all my 'stuff' made from an old corduroy pleated skirt. I need some more creativity in my life. I tend to get cranky when I am not creating enough. . .

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  171. Wow, awesome offer and giveaway! My husband has today off so we're starting our week together at home. :) We're also taking my little sister-in-law out for dinner tonight.

    Have a great week!

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  172. KathyH1:22 PM

    I'm starting my week happy and content after a great weekend with my family. Thanks for doing another give away!

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  173. I'm starting my week with the sun streaming through the windows and a steaming cuppa. What more could one want!

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  174. Wow. I would love to be able to take this class and the book looks amazing. I am starting my week with major cleaning in my closets. I have taken everything out of my hall closet and purged what needed to be purged and reorganized what was being kept. I also created a space in this closet for a homeschool library my girls are very excted.

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  175. I tried my hand at freemotion sewing for the first time a couple weeks ago.. soo. much. fun! I've been eyeing your book! :)

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  176. Starting my week like most people - kids off to school and myself off to work! Congrats on your gorgeous new baby!!

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  177. I'm starting my week with the finishing up of Halloween costumes, and organizing all the half finished canvases around the studio!! This is an awfully amazing giveaway! Sure hope I win!

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  178. Exciting giveaway!
    I am starting my week by trying to catch up. I have been so behind on school, work, cleaning my house, dinner date rain checks that I am feeling a little not "me"

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  179. It's so nice that you're doing this giveaway Alisa. And I'm amazed that you can muster time for work with a newborn in the house. I started my week by getting up earlier than normal and claiming an hour in daylight to decide on a color palette for my next quilt and pull a selection fabrics before I had to settle into my day job. It was definitely a nice start to the week.

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  180. Thanks for the great opportunity to change our creative lives with your books and class! I am starting my week cleaning up from the weekend so I can start off fresh with no excuses to create!

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  181. oh waw !
    imagine that I would win that one!


    I start my week always to early in the morning...
    Actually, that's not true because i have to wake up at 9 and for some people that's already late.
    But i am a night owl and than is 9 o' clock to early :-)

    But then I put on some soft cherry music and i make myself a nice cup of tea and then I'm ready for the new week !

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  182. What a great giveaway! I am starting the week celebrating my wee boy's birthday today!

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  183. Such a great giveaway! Im starting off my week by finishing my papers due tomorrow in class ;)

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  184. I'm starting my week on a high note... came back from giving a church retreat late last night and it was a wonderful weekend... and then later this week, I'm coming to SAN DIEGO!!

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  185. What a great give away. I am starting my week going to knitting group. Will be doing some sewing/quilting later for an upcoming baazar.

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  186. Awesome giveaway! Starting my week off by continuing my search for a job. Congratulations on the precious addition to your family.

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  187. Raine2:46 PM

    Hi Alisa,
    I started my day out reeeeeal slowly.

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  188. What a great give away. I am starting my week out with knitting group. Will be doing some sewing/quilting later for an upcoming baazar.

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  189. What a great giveaway, thank you Alisa! I started my week wanting to be able to sleep a little bit more. hahaha ;-)
    Mondays are always a bit slow, but tomorrow will be a packed day full of things to do...
    =)
    Congratulations on your baby. She is such a cutie.

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  190. I am starting my week with my three girls at home. This past month has taught me to be thankful to have everyone healthy and happy under the same roof.

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  191. I'm starting my week by getting dinner ready to go in the crockpot (love that!)! Thanks for your generous online class sale and GIVEAWAY!

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  192. I am starting my week off with a cuppa and the thought of 'one step at a time' to achieve all that needs doing. Ux

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  193. Sadly I am starting my week with a sick day. Have had a bad cold and now have lost my voice! I am spending the day under a quilt reading and knitting and drinking tea.

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  194. I am starting my week traveling home from California after vacation. would love to win this one!

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  195. I started my week with a mug of fresh coffee while enjoying my sacred 15 minutes of peace and relaxation before the day begins. Instead of my usual blog and pinterest fix I picked up my sketchbook and carried on with adding colour to some leaf sketches. I'm taking your sketchbook delight class and trying to find my muse.... not there yet, but I'm sure I'll find something that clicks!! I'm loving your course and will definitely be signing up for the next one.

    May I be so bold as to ask ... Is there a particular order to the classes (I don't want tours anything out) and are there any printables for reference when sketching away from the computer?

    Thank you for this opportunity!

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  196. aldiel@comcast.net3:48 PM

    I am starting my week by being grateful for a wonderful husband, family, friends...as well as good coffee, a good book and an abundance of creative ideas. No better way for me to start the week!
    -Amber

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  197. lovely giveaways! :) my week has started out with fall gardening! enjoying those last good days of sunshine. xo

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  198. Hello, Alisa. I want to tell you how wonderfully inspiring your blog is, how beautiful your journalling is, and what a lovely person you are. It is one of the highlights of my day to open my email and see updates to your site. My week has started off by designing games for our annual Halloween party this weekend. Hope you have a great week...and a restful one.

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  199. I would like to tell you how wonderful your blog is: so very inspiring, beautiful, creative and colorful. Seeing what new, wonderful designs, photos and journal entries you have posted to your site is one the things I look forward to most when I open my email account. Gives me a great start to my day. Thank you!

    This week is starting off with me designing a few games and decorations for our annual family/friends halloween party and bonfire. Very fun. I wanted to paint one of my pumpkins with leaves, and punch pinholes around the shapes for the light to shine through. Thanks for the awesome idea! Hope you have a great (and restful) week :)

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  200. I'm starting my week by cleaning the apartment. I've decided this week is going to be my fall cleaning week-full of reorganizing and donating and scrubbing. :-)

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