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she's one of a kind, that allisa jacobs.
talented artist.
thoughtful entrepreneur.
creative-power-house.
inspiring mom & blogger.
all-around wonderful soul.
and now, add lauded author to the accolades!
i've been a longtime fan of allisa's beautiful handiwork. her handmade clutches, cosmetic bags & zipper pouches shop is filled with beautiful works made with beautiful fabrics. and allisa's heartfelt blog is a welcoming & wonderful place where insight pairs with inspiration; where ideas, creative problem solving & behind-the-scenes peeks at the ups & downs of being an entrepreneur are met with allisa's charming wit, wisdom & intellect.
and i'm also just plain a fan of allisa.
that's why i know you'll just adore her wonderful new e-book: rise and shine : creating your path in a handmade world. (purchase a copy here for just $10} . as allisa writes: it's an e-book that aims to help creative entrepreneurs grasp their spark and build a successful brand. it separates itself from others by focusing on empowering creative people to find their own authentic path in the world.
wonderful! i know rise & shine will bring you the perfect blend of inspiration, insight & information to help you find YOUR creative path!
wonderful! i know rise & shine will bring you the perfect blend of inspiration, insight & information to help you find YOUR creative path!
{ read on to see how you can WIN one!}
allisa jacobs
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and lucky us... one rikrak studio reader will WIN this amazing allisa jacobs prize pack! you'll WIN an allisa jacobs original cosmetic bag in vintage yellow with a grey poppy flower brooch AND your very own digital copy of the new e-book Rise & Shine. the package is valued at $35!
:: PLEASE NOTE ::
each entry must be its own comment.
each entry must be its own comment.
thanks!
1. visit the beautiful allisa jacobs shop on etsy.
tell us what your favourite item is.
= 1 entry
2. heart/fave the allisa jacobs shop on etsy.
... & tell us.
= 1 entry
= 1 entry
3. tell us what YOU feel is the biggest obstacle in building a creative business.
= 1 entry
4. follow BOTH allisa { she's @allisajacobs } AND the rikrak shop (that's me! @therikrakshop ) on twitter
... & tell us.
= 1 entry
5. become a friend/ like allisa jacobs on facebook.
... & tell us.
= 1 entry
6. tweet on twitter
... about this giveaway and come back here and tell us! be sure to include @therikrakshop so i can find you!
= 1 entry7. subscribe to the allisa jacobs newsletter
... & tell us.
= 1 entry
... & tell us.
= 1 entryyou can become a google friend connect *follower* by clicking "follow" on the top left of the blog home page OR subscribe via email or *reader* on the left hand column.
9. blog about this giveaway
... come back and tell us.
= 1 entry
10. grab one of my rikrak studio buttons,
like this one from the left hand sidebar, for YOUR BLOG!
like this one from the left hand sidebar, for YOUR BLOG!
and add it to your blog!
{ ... just copy & paste the text in the box above onto your blog sidebar! thanks! } 11. :: PLEASE NOTE ::
each entry must be its own comment.
thanks! ::
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:: RULES ::
b) please make sure to leave each entry as its own comment. thanks!
c) using random.org, 1 winner of the allisa jacobs giveaway will be chosen on
friday, october 21st @ 11pm EST.
d) open to contestants worldwide.
e) please be sure to leave me an email where i can reach you if your account doesn't link to one. thanks.
d) open to contestants worldwide.
e) please be sure to leave me an email where i can reach you if your account doesn't link to one. thanks.
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Love the Wood Handle Handbag Purse - Brown Chambray with Purple Poppy Brooch!
ReplyDeletein my favorites at Shana's Shop on etsy
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ReplyDeletemy biggest obstacle in my online shops is getting the word out and advertising.
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ReplyDeleteI adore the Clutch Purse - Aqua Chevron with Gray Flower Brooch!
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Put your button on my blog http://the-giveaway-garden.blogspot.com/
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I "like" her on facebook!
ReplyDeleteI "like" her on facebook!
ReplyDeleteI feel the biggest obstacle in a creative business is constantly coming out with new things to keep customers coming back and happy!
ReplyDeleteI love the simple solid colored clutches with solid color rosettes
ReplyDeleteI hearted her etsy!
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite item in her store is the Clutch Purse in Geometric Stripe with Rose Poppy Pin Brooch! It's adorable!
ReplyDeleteI think one of the biggest obstacles in a creative business is to break even...without underpricing your crafts for your time or "overpricing" to most of the world.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the Wood Handle Handbag Purse - Brown Chambray with Yellow Poppy Brooch and Interior Zipper Pocket!
ReplyDeleteI hearted her shop as Calliandras!
ReplyDeleteI follow both you ad Allisa via twitter as Calliandras.
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I follow your blog!
ReplyDeleteLove the Navy Geometric Herringbone with Pink Peony clutch!
ReplyDeleteWe follow your blog!!!
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the butterfly organizer portfolio!
ReplyDeleteThe biggest obstacle is getting people to your shop.
ReplyDeleteI follow you both on twitter. @ElfRenee
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog on GFC
ReplyDeleteThe Navy Herringbone with peony clutch is my favourite.
ReplyDeleteI like Zipper Pouch Cosmetic Bag - Navy Herringbone with Fuchsia Flower: http://www.etsy.com/listing/74267797/zipper-pouch-cosmetic-bag-navy
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I added allisajacobs to my favorites on Etsy: MelissaLulu
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Th biggest obstacle is pricing. How expensive should be an item to be competitive?
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I follow both @allisajacobs and @therikrakshop on Twitter: @LuluFleg
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i like Allisa Jacobs on Facebook: Olesia Flegka
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I tweeted about the giveaway: https://twitter.com/#!/LuluFleg/status/124745184046088192
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I follow you on GFC: Lulu
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Your button is already on my sidebar:
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My favorite is the List Organizer in the Red Apple fabric. Thanks for the chance!
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Pricing the products is the major obstacle for me.
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I follow both you and Allisa on twitter
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I like Allisa on facebook.
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I follow the rikrak studio blog
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I'm a subscriber to the allisa jacobs newsletter
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My favourite item is the Aqua Chevron with Gray Flower Clutch Purse - I love that blue!
ReplyDeletesandra0silverio at gmail.com
Allisa already is in my favourites for Etsy
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One of my biggest challenges is ensuring that pricing is both fair for my customers and compensating for me.
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I´m a fan on Facebook!
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Newsletter is subscribed!
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I RSS your blog and love it!
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I love the List Taker Organizer Portfolio - Natural Butterfly
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My favourite item from l allisa jacobs shop on etsy is "Zipper Pouch Cosmetic Bag - Pink Chevron Stripe" :)
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I follow you via GFC.
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I liked Allisa Jacobs' page on FB as Francesca Giveaway.
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I like the Kiss Lock Frame Purses.
ReplyDeleteI follow you both on Twitter.
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My favorite item in the shop is the Purse with Kisslock Frame in Momo Spring Garden - Cream.
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I hearted Shana's shop on Etsy, Etsy name: Halochanel
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I think the biggest obstacle in my online shops would be advertising and getting your name out there, I think Social Networking is great for that.
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I'm following you both on twitter, I'm @WrightWin
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I liked Allisa Jacobs on Facebook (Kimberly Fine Wright)
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Tweet
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subscribed tp monthly newsletter
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follow in my google reader - Kimberly W
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wrote a blog post
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Great shop!
ReplyDeleteGreat give-away!
I love Alisa's Wood handle handbag!
I heartedg Alisa's beautiful shop!
ReplyDeletelove the Clutch Purse in Geometric Stripe with Rose Poppy Pin Brooch
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hearted her shop.
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biggest obstacle is having an original product that stands out.
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I like the Handbag with Kisslock Purse Frame - Smoke and Amethyst Floral
ReplyDeleteStore added to my faves I'm frellathon
ReplyDeleteI love the bag with the plum poppy and wooden handle!
ReplyDeletehrfarley at gmail dot com
I like Grey Wool with Smoky Pink Flower Bag.
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Visited the beautiful allisa jacobs shop on etsy. My favourite item is the Handbag Purse with Wood Handle -Pink Geometric Stripe with Pink Poppy Brooch and Interior Zipper Pocket
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I hearted her lovely shop, as deboro
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I follow Allisa in Facebook, as Despina Vnt
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In my country, Greece, I'd say the biggest obstacle is that they kill all young people's and especially creative people's dreams...
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My favorite item is the Handbag Purse with Wood Handle -Pink Geometric Stripe with Interior Zipper Pocket
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hearted the allisa jacobs shop on etsy
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following both of you on twitter
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liked allisa jacobs on facebook
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subscribed to the allisa jacobs newsletter
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following the rikrak studio blog via gfc
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I think the biggest obstacle would be getting the word out about the products
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I love the Clutch Purse - Chartreuse Leaves with Gray Flower Brooch!!!
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I hearted her shop :)
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I think the biggest obstacle would be getting the word out and having enough product to start!
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Love the Momo clutch
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Favorited the shop as AllieAdornments
ReplyDeleteFollowing both rikrak & allisa on Twitter as @alliesadornment
ReplyDeletei love Clutch Purse - Momo Garden with Red Poppy Brooch
ReplyDeletehearted etsy shop!
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GFC: fatema
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I love the shopping list organizers!!
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My fav(besides the giveaway bag) is the clutch GingerButter w/lime green poppy, I love it!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great giveaway!
MoonRae hearted Allisa Jacobs' shop on etsy
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My biggest obstacle is photography!! and to be honest,I'd rather spend money on tools and supplies, not computers and cameras.....I realize they are also "tools" of a sort,but it is a problem with me
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@SharonSiqueiros follows both of you on twitter
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Sharon Siqueiros likes Allisa Jacobs on FB
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I subscribe to Allisa's newsletter
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I subscribe to your blog via email
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GFC follower MoonRae
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This just one of my favourite items in Allisa's shop,
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I hearted her shop!
ReplyDeleteI have the rikrak button on my blog.
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog!
ReplyDeleteThe biggest obstacle I have with my online shop is trying to find the best places to advertise and reach my target audience.
ReplyDeleteI really like the colors of the Zipper Pouch Cosmetic Bag - Lime Poppy Garden LARGE with Handmade Flower Brooch. ambrerose at(aol) dot(com)
ReplyDeleteI love the purple ombre dot purse.
ReplyDeleteI hearted the shop as FrancescaElena.
ReplyDeleteI think the biggest obstacle can be yourself: not having enough confidence in your abilities or product.
ReplyDeleteI like Allisa Jacobs on Facebook as The Hand That Rocks the Cradle.
ReplyDeleteFavorite item would have to be the Hoop Handbag Purse - Moss and Fuschia. Love the shape and pattern!
ReplyDeleteI'm a GFC follower of the RikRak Studio!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite item is the Handbag Purse with Wood Handle - Plum Ombre Dot with Interior Zipper Pocket.
ReplyDeletemarija.majerle at gmail dot com
hearted the shop- username bokononist
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following your blog via GFC
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following you both on twitter @mrsclutterbuck
ReplyDeletemarija.majerle at gmail dot com
The biggest obstacle for me is marketing myself.
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i love the "Clutch in Mint Coral Leaf"
ReplyDeletemy email: andnowitslight at gmail dot com
i added the shop to my favorites! (username: obstacle, email: andnowitslight at gmail dot com)
ReplyDeleteI like the Shopping List taker.
ReplyDeleteI ma following both of you through Google.
ReplyDeleteI like Allisa Jacobs on FB.
ReplyDeleteI think the hardest thing is having enough inventory to start.
ReplyDeleteSuch a hard choice to decide my fav. ~ so many lovely choices! Handbag Purse with Wood Handle - Tangerine Floral Block has my vote though :)
ReplyDeleteHer shop already has one of my hearts :)
ReplyDeleteI already follow Alisa on twitter, now I'm following the rikrak shop as well :)
ReplyDeleteI already "like" Alisa on fb :)
ReplyDeletetweeted this awesome giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteLovely giveaway.....love her geometric stripe clutch!
ReplyDelete"hearted" alissa's shop!
ReplyDeleteyour blog follower!
ReplyDeletealissa's FB fan!
ReplyDeleteI think the biggest obstacle to owning a handmade business is copycatting and competition...both are big issues for me right now
ReplyDeletemy favorite is the tangerine floral block with gray poppy brooch..so cute
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my favorite is the clutch purse aqua chevron with gray flower
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Heart Allisa's shop as DomumVindemia.
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Follow you both on Twitter as dspdavey.
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I think the biggest obstacle in building a creative business is making yourself known through PR or other advertising means.
ReplyDeleteI am a blog follower via GFC. :)
ReplyDeleteI like the Navy Geometric Herringbone with Pink Peony clutch!
ReplyDeleteAdded her shop to my favorite!
ReplyDeleteTweeted here - https://twitter.com/hueisei/status/126238478638915584
ReplyDeleteGot her newsletter!!
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ReplyDeletei adore this purse!
I've hearted the shop as gabrile87/eugenia
ReplyDeletei am moi eugenia on facebook, i liked her page
ReplyDeletemy email: bohemian_sin@yahoo.com
My lovely item http://www.etsy.com/listing/73810249/zipper-pouch-cosmetic-bag-lime-poppy
ReplyDeleteI hearted her etsy shop as Olena SunshineFelt
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i love Clutch Purse- Gray Wool with Smoky Pink Poppy Brooch (limited edition)!
ReplyDeletehearted on etsy!
ReplyDeletethe biggest obstacle in building a creative business is trying to get a low priced quality product when you have to get your materials in actually, not so low prices. most people go for good quality with good price items.
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liked you on fb.
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subscribed to the allisa jacobs newsletter.
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LOVE the List Organizer in Aqua Herringbone!
ReplyDeleteIn my favorites at decoraddict on Etsy!
ReplyDeletei'm now following allisa on twitter!
ReplyDeletei've liked Allisa on Facebook! (under Trina Romanchuk Brandon)
ReplyDeleteI love the red floral poppy clutch. I also am a huge fan of the shopping list organizers! As a college student, I use coupons ALL the time.
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I follow both of you on twitter!
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I follow your blog on blogger.
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The biggest obstacle has to be promoting your shop. I find that wearing some of my jewelery from my etsy out during the day, I get many people telling me they love my necklace. I'm able to give them my business card and have gotten sales that way. You have to get your name out there. That's the biggest obstacle.
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My fave is the Clutch Purse in Geometric Stripe with Rose Poppy Pin Brooch.
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I heart/fave the allisa jacobs shop on etsy
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I like allisa jacobs on facebook.
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In my opinion the biggest obstacle in running a creative business is the "paperwork" involved!
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My favorite item in the shop is the Clutch in Mint Coral Leaf.
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In my favorites on Etsy as goldiez.
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My biggest obstacle in a business is to be "creative and inspired" with the PR!
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Follow you both on twitter @goldiez.
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like allisa jacobs on facebook as Diana Z.
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tweet
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Subscribe to your newsletter.
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Following your blog.
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like the shopping list take organizer in aubergine blooms
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heart my fav on etsy
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biggest obstacle is being unique and staying true to oneself in your designs
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follow both on twitter
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signed up for allisa's newsletter
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follow your blog
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ahhh i put Shana's Shop as my favs on etsy!
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i tweeted :)
ReplyDeletemy favorite thing in her shop is the fabulous bag that you showed!
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