Mixed Media Mama Giveaway

I would like you to meet the wonderful and amazing
Chrissie Grace of Mixed Media Mama.
How I wish I could sit in her studio and soak in all of her abundant and vast creativity.
I bet you will want to also.

"Hello lovely Joy's Hope posse!
My name is Chrissie Grace and I am a mixed-media artist living in Florida with my awesome husband and five crazy and beautiful kids.
I dabble in everything; from mosiacs to painting and collage to quilting and sewing. I'm on my third book published by Northlight, and I love the process of writing books as well!
I believe that God has blessed me with not just an artistic talent, but more importantly, a passion and love for what I do. Making art simply makes me happy, and I'm so happy to share what I do with you.
My etsy shop rotates constantly with original paintings, mixed-media prints, and my fiber wall hangings. Thanks for taking the time to check it out. My hope is that you will find something that inspires you or makes you smile.:)
xo,
Chrissie"

What if each one of us took this to heart each day?


My simple answer:
there is no such thing as too much.


This is the first print I saw from Chrissie.
It is so true, profound and simple to carry out.


This one encourages me as well as makes me cry a bit.
What a responsibility we have as mothers.
I am working on these ten daily.


This is her newest creation.
A stunning coloring book.
For kids and adults alike.
I love to doodle and I can imagine how peaceful it would be to sit down with my colored pencil set from my college art class (the one the kids cannot ever, ever, ever touch) and add my own spin to her cheerful designs.

Chrissie is graciously offering the winner three prints from her shop as well as the recently released coloring book.

Amazing.

How can you win?
(remember to leave a separate comment for each entry.)

Come back here and tell me your favorite item.
2. Visit her blog.
Leave some comment love.
3. Become a follower of her blog.
4. Take some time by yourself.
Create something. Anything.
5. Send an unexpected card to someone
who could use a little sunshine.

Entries will close at noon Pacific time on
Friday August 28th.




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115 Comments

  1. {amy k.}August 21, 2009 at 5:05 PM

    ohhh I want that coloring book- How fun! One of my fav prints is "she never did follow the crowd"

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  2. {amy k.}August 21, 2009 at 5:06 PM

    Took a min for myself... made a collage! :)

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  3. {amy k.}August 21, 2009 at 5:06 PM

    And sendin my little bro a note right now!

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  4. CourtneyAugust 21, 2009 at 5:53 PM

    My favorites are "Risk" and the "She told herself" that is the first one in this post. They are all lovely though.

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  5. BaileyAugust 21, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    I totally love the 'how to be a terrific mother' print! Good words for any mother to live by!

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  6. Ginny OAugust 21, 2009 at 6:13 PM

    how to live an extraordinary life is my favorite!

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  7. Amber DoumaAugust 21, 2009 at 6:14 PM

    I love the risk print!

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  8. Amber DoumaAugust 21, 2009 at 6:15 PM

    I took time for myself tonight and retired to my sewing room!

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  9. Amber DoumaAugust 21, 2009 at 6:16 PM

    Left a comment on her blog.

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  10. Ruth AnnAugust 21, 2009 at 6:18 PM

    Great giveaway and I'm a big fan of her artwork, so I just had to enter! What I love most from her shop is the print: How to live an extrodinary life! Her artwork is amazing! Thanks for the chance to enter! Have a great week!
    -Ruth Ann

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  11. AmyAugust 21, 2009 at 7:33 PM

    I LOVE "How to Live an Extraordinary Life"
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29541686

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  12. LisaAugust 21, 2009 at 8:07 PM

    My favorite is the 10 commandments,but all of her work is great!
    :)Lisa
    kssnnikkel.blogspot.com

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  13. sugar mommaAugust 21, 2009 at 8:09 PM

    Love Lives Here-Wooden House

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  14. LoriAugust 21, 2009 at 8:13 PM

    I love the 10 Commandments - and not just because it's the first thing I saw. Great giveaway! :)

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  15. LoriAugust 21, 2009 at 8:13 PM

    I created a path through my laundry room today - does that count? ;) I had to be creative with the clutter, believe me!

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  16. LoriAugust 21, 2009 at 8:14 PM

    Sent an email to my brother to tell him that I'm proud of him. :)

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  17. holly-lynnAugust 21, 2009 at 8:14 PM

    awesome work, risk got me all teary eyed about how i need to blossom :)

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  18. Susan August 21, 2009 at 8:16 PM

    I love "how to be a terrific mother"! Great give-away!

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  19. MandyAugust 21, 2009 at 8:26 PM

    my favorite item is the "She told herself that she was beautiful and brilliant..." i would put it in my twin daughters room - to remind them that they are beautiful inside and out. thanks for the great blog and great giveaway.

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  20. MandyAugust 21, 2009 at 8:28 PM

    left comment love over there at "In His Grace" - thanks for the great blog and great giveaway.

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  21. MandyAugust 21, 2009 at 8:28 PM

    i am now a "in His grace" follower - thanks for the great blog and great giveaway.

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  22. MandyAugust 21, 2009 at 8:29 PM

    I took some time today and sewed my twins pillowcase dresses - not for me but it never is. thanks for the great blog and great giveaway.

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  23. MandyAugust 21, 2009 at 8:31 PM

    i'm planning on sending my friend T a real life birthday card tomorrow - thanks for the great blog and great giveaway.

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  24. BaileyAugust 21, 2009 at 8:47 PM

    Visited her wonderfully cute blog and left her a comment!

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  25. TerriAugust 21, 2009 at 9:14 PM

    WOW I love her art That believe I am beautiful one is great I would love somthing like that for sophie's room. Thank you for sharing the artist with us

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  26. CynthiaAugust 21, 2009 at 9:21 PM

    I loooove this giveaway! my favorite print is "how to be a terrific mother"

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  27. CynthiaAugust 21, 2009 at 9:21 PM

    i commented on her blog ;)

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  28. CynthiaAugust 21, 2009 at 9:22 PM

    i follow her blog... :P

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  29. TerriAugust 21, 2009 at 9:22 PM

    I could not resist I just bought 4 prints for sophies room. If I will there are still many I want LOL
    I love them so much

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  30. CynthiaAugust 21, 2009 at 9:22 PM

    i made a fabric flower pin for myself!

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  31. StephanieAugust 21, 2009 at 10:03 PM

    I love the bluebird!! And the extraordinary Life print!

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  32. StephanieAugust 21, 2009 at 10:03 PM

    I sent my Aunt a note today and my Grandma!

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  33. MysticaAugust 21, 2009 at 10:05 PM

    The print How to be a good Mother. I always think I am doing somethng wrong!

    Mystica

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  34. StephanieAugust 21, 2009 at 10:06 PM

    I just started following her blog...

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  35. StephanieAugust 21, 2009 at 10:06 PM

    And I left a comment for her, the coloring book is beautiful!

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  36. StephanieAugust 21, 2009 at 10:07 PM

    Last one...I made 20 yo-yos tonight. I think I may turn them into a pillow.

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  37. AnonymousAugust 21, 2009 at 11:59 PM

    I absolutely LOVE the A home is made of Love and Dreams http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26376666

    Awesome!!

    http://kgcgagroves.blogspot.com/

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  38. AnonymousAugust 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM

    I fallowed her blog


    http://kgcgagroves.blogspot.com/

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  39. AnonymousAugust 22, 2009 at 12:02 AM

    I left her a comment

    https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5313452044505500787&postID=6399843520392856086&page=1

    http://kgcgagroves.blogspot.com/

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  40. VeronicaAugust 22, 2009 at 4:57 AM

    I love Risk, She told herself she was beautiful and brilliant and Oh God... Help me believe. These are amazing!!

    I also LOVE the coloring book!

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  41. VeronicaAugust 22, 2009 at 4:59 AM

    I left her a comment on her coloring book blog post.

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  42. VeronicaAugust 22, 2009 at 4:59 AM

    I follow her blog now!

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  43. CatherineAugust 22, 2009 at 5:44 AM

    I love the 'How to live an Extraordinary Life' print!

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  44. CatherineAugust 22, 2009 at 5:45 AM

    I left a comment on her blog about the coloring book. (Which I love too!)

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  45. CatherineAugust 22, 2009 at 5:46 AM

    I'm a follower of her blog.

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  46. TeresaAugust 22, 2009 at 6:12 AM

    I LOVE the "A House is Made of Love and Dreams" hanging. So adorable and creative!

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  47. AnonymousAugust 22, 2009 at 7:08 AM

    Now that Im on the right post.....

    I LOVE these!!!! They are cool, funky, a bit creepy in a totally awesome, likable way( I just described myself, LOL)LOVE THEM!!!
    I think if I won I would get the on that says "Don't worry, she said...Its nothing a few cupcakes cant fix."
    I would send it to my cupcake obsessed sister as one of her monthly "gone away to college so your cool sister will send you something cupcake related once a month"

    OH and Im sending her one of those cupcake in a tin thing from Fat Daddys(was that what they were called?) Anywho, that was a long rambling comment, LOL

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  48. jaquelyn {mama thoughts}August 22, 2009 at 9:21 AM

    I like the RISK print. =)

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  49. Heather @ Glitter and GlossAugust 22, 2009 at 12:50 PM

    Sooo beautiful - it's hard choosing a favorite! I adore "How to be a terrific Mother" and "She planted a seed of love"!

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  50. Heather @ Glitter and GlossAugust 22, 2009 at 12:50 PM

    I created some new bracelets for my daughter!

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  51. Heather @ Glitter and GlossAugust 22, 2009 at 12:51 PM

    Sent a card to my husband's grandpa, who is not doing well...

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  52. Jamie LynnAugust 22, 2009 at 1:01 PM

    Hi! I like the Courage Picture!
    Jamie Harris
    lovelongtime.blogspot.com

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  53. AnonymousAugust 22, 2009 at 1:44 PM

    Visited Christies blog and left her a comment

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  54. dymphnaAugust 22, 2009 at 6:15 PM

    i really like the one named risk.
    deefna at gmail dot com

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  55. dymphnaAugust 22, 2009 at 6:41 PM

    visited her blog
    deefna at gmail dot com

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  56. dymphnaAugust 22, 2009 at 6:43 PM

    im following her blog and left a comment of nuff said
    deefna at gmail dot com

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  57. dymphnaAugust 22, 2009 at 6:43 PM

    made my creation and ate some already
    deefna at gmail dot com

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  58. dymphnaAugust 22, 2009 at 6:44 PM

    sent my daughter a cute card i made
    deefna at gmail dot com

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  59. Amy H.August 22, 2009 at 7:03 PM

    Lovin all her things too much to choose just one!

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  60. Amy H.August 22, 2009 at 7:05 PM

    I a follower of her blog...

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  61. Amy H.August 22, 2009 at 7:07 PM

    Oh check out what I made today....

    http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7749144

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  62. maribethAugust 22, 2009 at 7:34 PM

    that coloring book is a-dorable!

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  63. AnonymousAugust 22, 2009 at 8:53 PM

    I love the painting entitled "Dance to the beat of her own drum".....i just love that!!

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  64. AnonymousAugust 23, 2009 at 2:57 AM

    My favorite item is under her sold items. Its a handmade collage.
    http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=17116643

    ashley
    jepeuxetsy @ yahoo .com

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  65. AnonymousAugust 23, 2009 at 2:58 AM

    Took a minute, okay... well a day
    to make a painting for my etsy shop.

    ashley
    jepeuxetsy @ yahoo .com

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  66. TrishAugust 23, 2009 at 8:29 AM

    I love her "Risk" collage!!

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  67. mommyhollyAugust 23, 2009 at 8:30 AM

    OK... I loveeee the coloring book!!! And that "momma" print is to die for... rules all of us moms should all happily apply to our daily lives!! :) Thanks for the chance to win, xoxox! -Holly

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  68. TrishAugust 23, 2009 at 8:30 AM

    I follow Chrissie's blog! (I've actually had it bookmarked for a while ;)

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  69. TrishAugust 23, 2009 at 8:30 AM

    I left a comment on this posting: http://chrissiegrace.blogspot.com/2009/08/do-you-color-inside-or-outside-of-lines.html

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  70. CarolAugust 23, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    I love the Risk with the flower. She is very talented!

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  71. CarolAugust 23, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    I'm a follower for Mixed Media Blog, Chrissie Grace.

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  72. CarolAugust 23, 2009 at 10:17 AM

    I left a comment on Chrissie Grace's Blog.

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  73. CarolAugust 23, 2009 at 10:19 AM

    I did a little sewing and made a cute pin cushion.

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  74. CarolAugust 23, 2009 at 10:19 AM

    I sent a card to a friend.

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  75. Michele P.August 23, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    I love the She Never Did Follow the Crowd very true, and a great saying for my daughter to have in her room as she gets older!

    micaela6955 at msn dot com

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  76. Michele P.August 23, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    I visited her blog and left her a comment about the 3 yr old cutting her own hair incident :)

    micaela6955 at msn dot com

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  77. Michele P.August 23, 2009 at 10:30 AM

    earlier this morning, I took some time to create a drawing for my daughter before she woke up.

    micaela6955 at msn dot com

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  78. CatherineAugust 23, 2009 at 3:34 PM

    I made some super cute cloth napkins last night. I've been wanting to try them for a while and now I'm hooked! 3 sets of 6 later... ;)

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  79. Georgia GirlAugust 23, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    Chrissie Grace has some awesome work. I have a couple of her items.

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  80. Georgia GirlAugust 23, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    Chrissie Grace follower!

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  81. Georgia GirlAugust 23, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    Left some comments on her page since I came from her page to yours.

    Nice blog you have...had to add you!

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  82. Georgia GirlAugust 23, 2009 at 4:37 PM

    Oh yeah would love the color book!

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  83. Georgia GirlAugust 23, 2009 at 4:38 PM

    I sent a card to a fellow blogger this week.

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  84. LJamesonAugust 23, 2009 at 8:23 PM

    It's hard to decide on my favorite item from her shop...but I think I will go with the one you posted first ("She told herself that she was beautiful and brilliant and one day she woke up and finally believed it.")

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  85. LJamesonAugust 23, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    I sent my mom a SMILEBOX card since she was having a rough day.

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  86. Brad, Brooke, Abigayle, Rebekah and IndyAugust 24, 2009 at 4:36 AM

    Now following her cute little blog!

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  87. Brad, Brooke, Abigayle, Rebekah and IndyAugust 24, 2009 at 4:39 AM

    Left her some bloggy love on her cute little "FAMILY" project. Love it!

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  88. Brad, Brooke, Abigayle, Rebekah and IndyAugust 24, 2009 at 4:43 AM

    I like the 10 commandments, and the "She told herself..." AND the "How to be a Terrific Mother"--LOVE IT ALL! :)

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  89. TeresaAugust 24, 2009 at 12:23 PM

    I am following her cute blog (and stalking for great ideas!).

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  90. TeresaAugust 24, 2009 at 12:23 PM

    I left a comment about her great before/after of the "Family" sign. Big improvement!

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  91. TeresaAugust 24, 2009 at 12:24 PM

    I created some simple and cute ribbon & button bookmarks (Julie - I'm emailing you a photo in case you need "proof.) Ha!

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  92. TeresaAugust 24, 2009 at 12:24 PM

    I plan to send my best friend a note card today!

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  93. Love Being A NonnyAugust 24, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    Risk and How to Live An Extraordinary Lie. These are great!!!

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  94. Love Being A NonnyAugust 24, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    I left a comment on her blog.

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  95. Love Being A NonnyAugust 24, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    Oh, and I did take a minute for myself....actually, 30 minutes! Thanks!

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  96. Stephanie C.August 24, 2009 at 7:19 PM

    Love the too much coffee print!

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  97. Stephanie C.August 24, 2009 at 7:27 PM

    Sent a card.

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  98. Stephanie C.August 24, 2009 at 7:27 PM

    Me time - made a blanket for my son.

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  99. The J9August 24, 2009 at 8:09 PM

    Had trouble deciding! But - I really love the "she told herself she was beautiful & brilliant . . ." print. I can think for a handful of friends I would love to purchase these for!

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  100. Shelly PrimmAugust 25, 2009 at 3:34 AM

    How to Live An Extraordinary Life and Risk are my favorite!

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  101. Shelly PrimmAugust 25, 2009 at 3:39 AM

    Left her some "love" on her blog!

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  102. Shelly PrimmAugust 25, 2009 at 3:41 AM

    I am taking some time for myself right now by reading your blog!

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  103. AnonymousAugust 25, 2009 at 7:17 AM

    Took some time to myself this morning. woke up before kids and drank my coffee in silence.

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  104. Amy JoAugust 25, 2009 at 6:23 PM

    oh man... I love her site, I love her stuff. My favorite is the "how to live an extraordinary life".

    I think I might actually join her in the heart quilt. I've been saving lots of stained clothes and scraps for way too long and this would help me weed it out. Thanks for featuring her!!

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  105. Pat N FlAugust 27, 2009 at 6:52 AM

    I love all her items but I think :"Standing before God is my favorite' but the coloring book would be something relaxing to do to give myself a minute.

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  106. Pat N FlAugust 27, 2009 at 6:52 AM

    I left a comment on her blog under Pat n Fl as I have not updated my blog in forever and was trying to not use that info.

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  107. Pat N FlAugust 27, 2009 at 6:53 AM

    Does watching Top Chef last night count as taking a minute for myself?

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  108. Pat N FlAugust 27, 2009 at 6:55 AM

    Just sent my BFF a card, her mother passed away in July and her daughter just moved out for college

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  109. {It's a family affair}August 27, 2009 at 9:05 PM

    For a long time I have LOVED the "beautiful" collage...although everything she does is fabulous!!!!
    count me in!

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  110. TerriAugust 27, 2009 at 9:23 PM

    I had to come back for another chance cause I took some time to myself today for the first time in months. I just laid out in the grass in the back yard, but boy it sure felt good.

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  111. TerriAugust 27, 2009 at 9:23 PM

    I also am now following her blog. I ordered 4 prints from her and they arrived today. I am so hooked it's not even funny. I could use three free prints to add to the other 4 I want ha ha

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  112. TerriAugust 27, 2009 at 9:24 PM

    I left her some comment love to :)

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  113. JaimeAugust 29, 2009 at 12:27 AM

    I love the she dances until the sun came up. Amazing work.

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  114. JaimeAugust 29, 2009 at 12:27 AM

    I just made myself a headband! thanks

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  115. JaimeAugust 29, 2009 at 12:27 AM

    I'm gonna write my grandma a little note.

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