bright & sunny!
zany & funny !
the red marionette boutique promises to tickle-you-pink (and red and blue and orange!) with what i would happily deem cute cute cute!
delight to the senses, Kelli's red marionette is a favourite of many, who love her whimsical, vivid, ear-to-ear grin-worthy toys, plushies and decor! and read on to see how you can WIN a prize pack from her amazing shop! (it'll be a challenge for the lucky winner to decide how to spend that funfun gift certificate: adorable felt cuties, a wreath? a fabulous tree skirt? cute cute ornaments? a sweet little toothy-grinned pillow? love love love!)
so visit the red marionette shop.
the red marionette blog. and follow her on twitter and facebook.
and scroll down to see 4 things that inspire this creative powerhouse!
what inspires you artistically & creatively? what would those inspirations look like visually? in this fun series, (please see the others here) ... i’ve invited some wonderful artists to share with us 4 images of inspiration in their artistic life, something of an interview in images! the guidelines were basically this: choose 4 visuals (something like your creative-stimuli *greatest hits!*) that you feel most inspires & expresses your art or craft today. for some, it might be a person, place or thing; a material; a pattern; a colour; a sound or song, etc. it might be a photograph, a drawing, a scan, etc. i’ve tried to leave it a bit open-ended so that we might better glimpse into these artists' motivations and their amazing, raw talent! today i’m delighted to present the next in the series : greatest hits with Red Marionette!
#1 – Home Décor.
Because I obsess about home décor. I love browsing through color combinations and textures and patterns that people mix and match. Especially for my wreaths I love the visual assault of color and texture. image
#2 – Vintage Christmas Cards.
Because I have quite the collection of very old Christmas cards that I pull from for inspiration. The smell, feel, sense memory that we all have from our childhood inspires me to keep the vintage feel. I want to make something you can treasure for years or reminds you of things from your childhood with a slightly modern spin. image
#3 – The Circus.
Because even my tent for shows is Circus Inspired! I find the flashy colors and basic shapes to be very appealing. Utilizing whimsy and fun is a requirement for me! image
#4 – Funny Animals
Because I love the little personalities each animal has. And I love even more the quirks that each person has! I try to put that into all of my creations and their descriptions. image
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wonderful.
thanks so much for sharing some of your beautiful inspirations with us, nicey!
Kelli writes about the prize pack: Steve loves hiding in bushes and pouncing on unsuspecting passerby's. The distinct call of "HiiiiiYAH!" normally followed by the feeling of something fuzzy tackling your calf is his signature move.
He is wonderful at keeping secrets and loves to play spy! He has a grand time keeping things in his belly for you. Steve can be used as a tooth monster (It should be tooth fairy, but he doesn't like to think of himself as a fairy) A gift card holder, a secret keeper or just a cuddly friend. He also is very skilled at keeping away things that go bump in the night as he is always watching and never needs to sleep!
Also included will be a $30.00 Gift Certificate to anything in the store!1. go visit the lovely Red Marionette Shop.
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2. follow the Red Marionette Blog
... come back and tell us.
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3. head back to the Red Marionette Blog & leave a comment on one of her great posts!
... come back and tell us.
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4. follow Red Marionette and the rikrak shop on twitter.
(she's http://twitter.com/redmarionette & i'm http://twitter.com/therikrakshop) .
come back here and tell us!
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5. tweet on twitter
about this giveaway and come back here and tell us! please be sure to include @therikrakshop so i can find you! :)
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6. follow or subscribe to the rikrak studio blog
and leave me a comment here telling us that you do!
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7. friend the Red Marionette on facebook.
= 1 more possible entry
8. do a blog post about this giveaway
come back and tell us!
= 1 more possible entry
9. :: PLEASE NOTE:
each entry must be it's own comment.
thanks! ::
b) please make sure to leave each entry as it's own comment. thanks!
c) using random.org, 1 winner of the Red Marionette giveaway will be chosen on wednesday july 7th @ 9pm 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.
yay to cute!
I love the Nester pouch!
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ReplyDeleteis super sweet! Why do I like her store?? All these sweet toys and items make me feel good and makes me smile.
Such a sweet shop!
ReplyDeleteI love Beauregard the Owl, and everything else too.
Thanks!
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I'm already a blog follower, since I love her work! (Brandy StarShine)
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I also posted recently on her blog about the Halloween tree project. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm following both of you on twitter (StarShineShoppe).
ReplyDeleteI really can't pick one favorite, since her shop is one of my very favorites on Etsy. In fact, I just listed Red Marionette as one of my favorites on a thread about shops with great photos and products! http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6559297&page=6
ReplyDeleteSince I can't pick just one, a few of my favorites are:
This purple octopus http://www.etsy.com/listing/29646762/sale-clara-the-purple-octopus-gift-card
The confetti family owl wreath http://www.etsy.com/listing/44972215/confetti-family-art-wreath
This blue and green owl wreath http://www.etsy.com/listing/36764324/blue-and-green-christmas-holiday-wreath
Owls and octopi are my favorite animals and I love bright colors, so I'm madly in love with just about everything!
Just tweeted, too!
ReplyDeleteAnd I just followed your blog.
ReplyDeleteI'm already one of her facebook fans- that's how I found out about the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteAnd finally, just blogged it!
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I can't choose one fav - but I love the pocket monsters. Perfect for lost kiddie teeth! I'm torn between Antonio, Sally the swamp monster, and doug the monster (if his mouth opens). Love them all! Great work!
ReplyDeleteI would love to have Stephanie the Octopus, Ned the Moose and Jared the Jackalope ornaments for me christmas tree, they're so seasonal!
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I follow Rikrak on google reader.
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I love Mr. Snuggledoodles the Cat - Yellow Tote!
ReplyDeleteLet it Snow - Winter Wreath - is my fave so far on her Etsy shop!
ReplyDeleteI follow Red Marionettes Blog!
ReplyDeleteI now follow the RikRak blog!
ReplyDeletei follow rikrak facebook!
ReplyDeleteI follow Red Marionette Facebook!
ReplyDeleteon Red Marionettes blog I love the post about the Halloween tree - it is a great piece and I really like the style, also it is fun to see what other mediums these brilliant artists dabble in
ReplyDeleteI retweeted the blog and hope you much success!! this is a great blog and I really enjoyed my time here - thank you :)
ReplyDeleteIs Eleanor new? I love her, she's my fave!
ReplyDeletei follow the red marionette blog
ReplyDeleteI commented on the Red Marionette blog.
ReplyDeleteI'm a friend of Red marionette on FB... I totally stalk Kelli!
ReplyDeleteI do really like the stuffed owls but my favourite is the parrot: http://www.etsy.com/listing/48037168/jack-the-parrot-felt-ornament
ReplyDeleteI forgot to tell you why I like it - I like the colours (bright primary colours) and I think it would appeal to kids. I also like how it is unmistakeably a parrot!
ReplyDeleteI am also now following your blog, red marionette.
I posted some names to your name request blog entry! I think that's a great idea!
ReplyDeleteNow following you both on twitter
ReplyDeleteI already follow the rikrak blog
ReplyDeleteI retweeted your post about this giveaway, rikrak.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE all the cat ornaments and the names she has given them!
ReplyDeleteMr Snuggledoodles, Mr Buttersworthington
Just TOO cute :)
SheilaC
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I follow you
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I left a message on Red Marionettes blog!
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I have 2 favorites Ned the Moose and William the Whale. They're both too cute and full of personality.
ReplyDeleteI'm following on twitter. :)
ReplyDeleteI've tweeted about this fab giveaway.
ReplyDeletePick a fave?! Seriously?! I*love * it all, especially the owls. If I have to choose one thing I'll pick the Joe the Owl - Vintage Green Fabric Pouch. :)
ReplyDeleteI am now following the Red Marionette blog.
ReplyDeleteI left a comment on the Red Marionette blog.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower of the RikRak Studio blog.
ReplyDeletei follow Red marionette
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i follow rikrak studio
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i commont on her lovely blog...
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i dont know if my first commont got in..so i try again..
ReplyDeletei love this one
http://www.etsy.com/listing/26080220/timothy-the-owl-green-upcyled-bed-linen
I love the 'Bob the Owl - Upcycled Linen Pouch'! The design is just so cute and I love the fabric used. ^_^
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I subscribe to the rikrak studio blog via email! c:
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What a cute shop! I love this bunny wreath, http://www.etsy.com/listing/39673147/bunnies-lay-eggs-summer-wreath, it is so cute it just makes me smile! Thanks!
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I follow and subscribe to the Rikrak blog, yay!
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LOVE her "O Christmas Tree" tree skirt! The little balls on the end are awesome (I am a bit obsessed and put them on curtains everywhere!) SO cute and kids would love it too!
ReplyDeletei pretty much love everything she makes - so hard to choose. I am now following her blog :) glad i found it!
ReplyDeletei'm also flollowing her on twitter now :)
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following you both on twitter!
ReplyDeleteretweeted :)
ReplyDeleteI love Phineas the Owl! He would look so cute hanging in my kitchen.
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I am a follower! Thanks!
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I am a Red Marionette facebook friend!
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Such adorable whimsical things!! I love the Christmas tree skirts!!
ReplyDeleteI love everything in her shop!
ReplyDeleteMaybe Clara the Owl most of all!!!!!!!! So cute.
Fingers crossed,
Jane
1771janelowry@gmail.com
I get this Blog by email everyday!
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed,
Jane
1771janelowry@gmail.com
The "William the Whale" Felt Brooch would be a super-cute way to "spice up" my black and white winter coat. He makes me smile!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win!
--Liza
ejm6x (at) yahoo (dot) com
I love the Baby Snake Brooch! Cute!
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I commented on the http://redmarionette.blogspot.com/2010/06/red-marionette-giveaway-hosted-by.html post on Red Marionette
ReplyDeleteI also follow Red Marionette now as well
ReplyDeleteAnd I follow your cute blog on GFC as well!
ReplyDeleteI love the Butch the Bunny finger puppet!
ReplyDeleteI love Winston the Whale because he looks so shy and sweet!
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I like the Poppies Abstract clutch! Cute!
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Liv the Owl, so cute! My daughter would love playing with her!
ReplyDeleteI like the Joe the Owl - Vintage Green Fabric Pouch.
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I love Hamilton the monster!
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I am a follower of the blog!
ReplyDeleteI love the Woodland Christmas wreath with Ned the Moose. It's a pretty wreath by itself, but then... yep, there's Ned staring at you with those big eyes. :D
ReplyDeleteI liked Sheldon, Bess, & Ryan the owl. I ws hoping to see some cute elephant decor in your store as well. cindyhinckley at msn
ReplyDeleteMy favorite item : http://www.etsy.com/listing/40806659/eugene-the-panda-felt-ornament
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I like Gunter the Monster - Felt Pocket Monster.
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i adore this girl!
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ReplyDeleteI commented!
I love the Jared the Jackalope ornament, 'cuz who doesn't love a jackalope?!
ReplyDeletefollowing the red marionette blog via rss!
ReplyDeletefollowing you both on twitter! @kalynlord
ReplyDeleteblogged about it: http://spitsandgigglesblog.com/?p=229
ReplyDeleteI adore Sleepy Violet the Owl - I love owls and anything purple! Thanks so much for an incredible giveaway!
ReplyDeleteang
ang_vaughan at yahoo dot com
I commented on Red Marionette's post about teal!
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ang_vaughan at yahoo dot com
I am a Rikrak follower!
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My favorite item is the Bess the Owl wall art! All the owls in Red Marionette are SO ADORABLE and I love owls! Also, the fabric behind the owl on this piece of art is really beautiful!
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I subscribe to the rikrak blog via Google Reader!
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My favorite is Gunter the Monster - I love his silly facial expression.
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I love this owl pouch!
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I definetely love: Beatrix the Owl - Polka Dot Pouch.
ReplyDeleteAfterall, it's in the Name, right?!
Oh my! I went straightaway and liked you on facebook! Such a darling shop!
ReplyDeleteI adore, ADORE the every single wreath! The little creatures are just so dang cute! Love it!
ReplyDeleteMy favourite item is the Confetti Family - Art Wreath.
ReplyDeleteFollowing Red Marionette and already follow you on Twitter. @myshewasyare
ReplyDeleteTweeted. http://twitter.com/myshewasyare/statuses/17461104072
ReplyDeleteLove the Andy the Fox - Upcycled Fabric Pouch!
ReplyDeleteFollowing on twitter as RogueMagnoliaNZ!
ReplyDeleteLove the Violet the Sleepy Owl - Felt Ornament. omydarlingblog(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteFollowing her blog.
ReplyDeleteCommented on her Pooty Monster post.
ReplyDeleteFollow you both on twitter @omydarlingblog
ReplyDeleteI love willis the baby bear felt brooch!!
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I follow the rikrak studio blog!
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I follow the red marionette blog!
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I commented on red marionette blog post!
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mrunamistry at gmail dot com
I love this
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I follow your blog
ReplyDeleteI follow both of you on twitter
ReplyDeleteTweeted.
ReplyDeletewhat an amazing giveaway
ReplyDeleteI love Jared
http://www.etsy.com/listing/47284040/jared-the-jackalope-felt-ornament
I love her shop, but I immediately fell in total love with the chicken. The chicken!!
ReplyDeleteI follow you both on Twitter.
ReplyDeleteI am now following her blog.
ReplyDeleteI already follow on twitter @feltmeupdesigns
ReplyDeleteand I retweeted andtweeted a comment on twitter about the comp
ReplyDeleteand I lik eyou on facebook!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE LOVE LOVE Sally the Swamp Monster, she'd sit perfectly on the couch guarding the remote control LOL
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I'm following the Red Marionette blog
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I've posted on Kellis blog on her "Personal Project - Halloween Tree Sculpture" post
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I'm following the Rikrak studio blog :)
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I've friended Red Marionette on Facebook
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I love the Bobby Joe, Bobby Ray and Bobby Steve - Art Print Card. So cute!
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Oh gosh, I adore so many items! But I have to stay faithful to my obsession with blue owls and pick Clara and Jerry the Baby Owl as my favorites! They are adorable and make me smile instantly!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for a chance to win!
I'm following RedMarionette and therikrakshop on Twitter @amandapersists - Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteI also liked Red Marionette on Facebook (Amanda Davis) Thanks again!!
ReplyDeleteI love the Lawrence the Sqirrel pouch. So cute!
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My favorite item is Garth the Raccoon beacause he is cute !
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower of the Red Marionette Blog
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I left a comment on the Red Marionette Blog
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I left on comment on her blog!
ReplyDeleteI am following you both on twitter!
ReplyDeleteI added the Red Marionette on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteI love the confetti family art wreath!
ReplyDeleteI tweeted about it!
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great giveaway on @therikrakshop ! http://rikrakstudio.blogspot.com/2010/06/giveaway-greatest-hits-with-red.html Check it out!
The shop is full of beauties, but I particularly like Sherman the sheep :)
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ReplyDeleteI like the
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jswandrn at gmail
I am fond of this wreath: http://www.etsy.com/listing/35726707/green-christmas-holiday-wreath one owl for me, and one for my fiance'
ReplyDeleteFollowing her blog now.
ReplyDeleteFollowed her blog (got an error message when trying to tell you this the first time, so forgive me if this is here twice).
ReplyDeleteI tweet-ed, facebook-ed, blogg-ed, any and all of her owls are my very favorite. Stella and the polk dot pouch is too cute for words, so i will stop there:)
ReplyDeleteI follow the Red Marionette Blog - that's how I found this giveaway! ;)
ReplyDeleteIt's so hard to choose! I really love Timothy the Owl Cotton Pouch because he's just so adorable and reminds me of my daughter the way he's looking all over the place. lol The pouch would be great for using to bring little baby stuff with us.
ReplyDeleteI also love all of the plushies. Squee! :)
following both of you on Twitter. @barefootprairie
ReplyDeleteI tweeted
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I commented on RedMarionette's name post
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ReplyDeleteFollowing your blog
ReplyDeleteI love the
ReplyDeleteJoe the Owl - Vintage Green Fabric Pouch
why? because i always have a thing for owls, and my favorite color is green :)
I followed her blog. :)
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I followed you both in twitter @CellaMarcellina
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I left a comment in her blog too :)
ReplyDeleteI tweeted. @cellamarcellina
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i added in facebook. with Marcellina Felicia .
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Okay, I'm having a hard time handling HOW FREAKING CUTE this store is!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Shirley & Clara the Owls wall art - so adorable!!
Devin
dbwais[at]gmail[dot]com
I follow the Red Marionette blog!
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dbwais[at]gmail[dot]com
I left a comment on her most recent post about being featured in the Better Homes & Gardens mag! How incredible!
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I follow your blog!
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I follow you both on twitter!
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twitter > @Ooooh_Shiny
I love Beatrix the owl's pouch. it's just awesome that she spends her time trying to make fake blood! lol!
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I like red marionette on facebook as Jenny Bolech
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I follow rikrak studio on GFC as Jenny Bolech!
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I’m following you both on twitter as JennyBolech!
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I commented on the Conrad the spikey monster post on red marionettes blog!
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I follow the red marionette blog as Jenny Bolech!
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This shop is too adorable! I love all the ornaments, but my favorite has to be the tree skirts – I like the green Christmas holiday tree skirt best!
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I blogged about the giveaway!
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I'm a follower of the Red Marionette blog (Kelli Lee)!
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My favorite item is the Phineas the Owl - Fabric Wall Art. Thanks for the chance to win!
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I'm a follower of the rikrak studio (Kelli Lee)!
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I follow the Red Marionette Blog
ReplyDeleteI love- http://www.etsy.com/listing/41985982/beth-and-baby-beth-the-bunnies-felt
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I follow Red Marionette and the rikrak shop on twitter.
ReplyDeleteI left a comment on one of her posts about her new mobiles!
ReplyDeleteI friended the Red Marionette on facebook.
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