I recently ordered a California print from 3 Fish Studios for the girls' bedroom (no, saying that might not get old). By accident, I was shipped two prints. I offered to ship one back or give the extra away here on the blog and the folks at 3 Fish Studios said I was good to give it away. So here we are! It's 16×20 and just gorgeous in person. This time around, giveaway is only open to US residents. Please leave a comment if you'd like to be considered.
My friend, Kayla Aimee, is a published author! Her book, Anchored releases today. I had the pleasure of reading an advanced copy and I cried my way through the whole thing (and laughed a bit too). I vividly remember following Kayla's story on her blog in the fall of 2010. She delivered her daughter at just 25 weeks gestation and the intensity of what she was going through reached me then and still effects me now. Knowing how hard Scarlette (and other babies around the world) fight to grow is THE reason why I will never ask my own babies to "#stopgrowing" or "#nevergrowup". Congratulations Kayla, on the launch. Your writing and story inspire me.
These past few days Kal was in town! Four years ago I visited her in Canada! And then she was here! So much has changed. And also, nothing. So that's always fun. Thank you so much if you came out to see us at the pop-up custom script shop! It was so great to meet some local folks and, of course, see some cool art get made. My number one dream for a future studio space (aside from not having to ship GTWB from my garage) is the ability to host more fun events where people get together in celebration of small business, friendship and art. I just need Craig and his list to come through with a perfect, affordable space in a great location with terrific lighting. Is that too much to ask?
And hooray! ELISE GETS CRAFTY returns this week with new episodes. Today I am chatting with Sam Shepard from Studio Calico about…Marketing 101. It's a fun one. Subscribe or stream here.
Happy Wednesday! Happy new month! Enter the giveaway! Tell me what you're looking forward to this July!
COMMENTS CLOSED, winner announced tomorrow. 🙂 thanks!
enJOY it 
292 responses to “a few things for your wednesday.”
Congrats on having another girl. Please throw my name in the hat for the bear print.
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My sister, a nurse, moved home from California when my daughter was diagnosed with a terminal disease. My daughter died, and although my sister loved San Diego, she loves her nephews more, so never moved back. She’s in Ohio for good now, but a big part of her history, and a little part of her heart, remain on the west coast. I’d love to give this print to her.
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What a gorgeous print! Love everything about it. Thanks for the giveaway!
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Soaking up every moment with my daughter before she heads out for college.
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I’m looking forward to a long weekend with my family. Love the print. I’d make a great gift for my best friend who lives in LA and is expecting her first.
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This print is perfect!
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Oh Elise!!! I don’t usually enter giveaways but I just had to enter this one! My family and I moved from Southern California to Ohio a year ago. We do love it here but we miss California so much. Our twin girls were born there and we made great memories during our 10 years. I was born there too but we moved away when I was 3. Needless to say, California is near and dear to my heart. Thanks so much for the opportunity to win and I think having two girls is just the best thing ever!! Congratulations!!!
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Would love the print! All three of my sons went into the military after 911 and two were stationed in CA…one in Oceanside and one on Coronado Island. Who would I give it to?.
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Love it! Like some other people, I’d love to give it to a friend from California who is currently living in Nebraska. Gotta love a giveaway for a giftaway yes?
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I love this print! I’m born and raised California coast… moved away at 33 to Oregon and now I’m a Coloradan. I love it here, but there is a great little CA town that will always have my heart. Thanks for the opportunity to have this! It expresses how I feel and it’s darling!!
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I am looking forward to a countdown to kindergarten with my son! We have lots of fun stuff planned.
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This is a great print! I’m looking forward to Bluesfest in Ottawa next week!
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Lots of birthdays to look forward to in July, and this print would be perfect for one of them.
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So fun! Thanks for the chance to win!
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I would love this print! California is my home state, even though I’ve lived in Florida the last ten years. The image of the bear holding California in his arms is so touching.
This July, I’m looking forward to staying inside with A/C as much as possible. (Florida is unbearable in summer.)
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I’m looking forward to my sister coming from Texas!
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i love the floral details!
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Congrats on baby #2! Such a cute print and great giveaway!
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Thank you 3 Fish! Now to snoop around your other prints … 🙂
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I am looking forward to spending time with my cute, chunky 2 month old nephew!! And the 4th of July, I love fireworks!!
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I love the print! I’m a Minnesotan, but my sweet little baby is a California girl. I have the summer off so I’m most excited about time with her. 🙂
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Looking forward to celebrating birthdays and family adventures 🙂
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We live in Oregon, but LOVE California. I was going to order this print. It is my FAV!!! LOVE.
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Ahh love this print elise! For July, I’m looking forward to the CA State Fair up in Sacramento! Can’t wait 🙂
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totally interested in an awesome California poster.
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Just moved to Idaho from California and would love to have this as a reminder of my former home 🙂
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Love that print! Congratulations on your girls!
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I wanted to buy this when you posted this but since I’ll move in two months I held off. I hope I win anyways!
This July, I’m looking forward to seeing my college bff and her fiancé in Germany. I think it’s been like 3 or 4 years since I’ve seen her! Also, I’ll be working on my Master’s thesis. I can’t wait to finish!
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This print is perfect for my dear sweet friend who is broken hearted as she drives away from California to move to Colorado
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the print is gorgeous! I’m looking forward to long lazy days at the beach this month!
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Wow! I’d love to win the print! 🙂
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I’d love this for our nursery. Thanks for the chance!
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I would la-la-la-la-love this print! Bears & Cali are my jam!
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July is THE month that I get to use my GTWB – I have been looking forward to July ever since I received my order in the mail. Love the rainbow necklace ! Have a great day !!!
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Such a fun print! As a California transplant to Utah, I’d love to have it to represent my roots 🙂
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I’d love to be entered! I’m looking forward to reading KA’s book, too!
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Please please pick me. I’m in DC and miss CA so very badly.
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Love the print! Thanks for the chance to win
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July:Camping, crabbing, visiting my son in his college town, eating blueberries off the bush……..
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Love this print! Cant wait to see what you do with the girls’ room
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Oh my goodness! I wasn’t familiar with their site at all and have found 20 things I need… so cute! Thanks for the giveaway 🙂
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This such a cute print. Thank you for offering it!
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