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.”
That would look great of the wall right next to my Kal original from the other night! Thanks for hosting and for the chance to win.
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What a perfect California Print! Thanks for the chance to win it! Congrats on your new baby GIRL!
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Loving that print, I wish they had a Chicago version – might just have to #GetToWork and make one myself 🙂
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What a happy print! I’m a California girl transplanted to Colorado, so I’d love this print!
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Would love to put this in my daughters room! thanks!
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Great print. I am looking forward to some de-cluttering this month.
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You always have such positive,inspiring things to say in your blog! Congrats on all the good things happening to you!
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I know someone who would love that print!
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I l o v e this print. It would look so great in my dorm room next year!!!
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would love to win that print to send to my friend in cali!!;)
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It’s not exciting, but looking forward to paining the kitchen…and having it done before the month ends!
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Love the bear! This July I’m looking forward to lots of time outside – camping, visiting family, bonfires and mini weekend adventures.
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The print is amazing. I’m looking forward to more days in the sun playing in a sprinkler with my son!
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As Californians transplanted to Michigan I can see that print brightening up out winters. Love it!
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Print is so lovely would love it for our home in No Cal. My boys love bears and I love the native flowers 🙂
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Care for bear. Love that print!
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I love the Print and how fab your friends book got published. That is on my bucket list to accomplish in the next 5 years!
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Love the print. I was just explaining to my boys why California is sometimes called the Bear Republic. It’s a fun piece of Northern California’s history. (Besides the fact that the state flag has a bear on it!)
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Love the print! My husband and I lived in California for 5 years and would love to share our time there with our daughter by hanging this in her bedroom.
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We moved to California from the East Coast in September. Love it out here and love, love, love the print!!
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What an awesome print! 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
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Love that print!!!
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Oh! I’m originally from California and literally try to incorporate everything California into my home! That print is lovely! I’d love it!
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July. New month. New chances.
I’m looking forward to having more fun. Getting out there. Meeting people. Letting go. Experiencing life and all the characters that come along with that.
happy day, Elise!!
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Congrats on the second daughter! Sisters are the best!
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I’d love to win the print! I’ve been meaning to order it ever since i saw it at a b&b in pt.reyes!
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Love this! My brother and sister just moved to CA. Would love to win
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Congrats on your big news! I’m also expecting my second in November! We are waiting to find out the gender though 😉 Would love this sweet print for my California babies!!
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Would love this print for our future kiddo’s room, too! 🙂
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I’ve already pinned this print (twice), but would love to win it!
So nice of 3 Fish Studios to offer it for a giveaway.
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oh, I love this print! so nice that you can give it away! my husband and I are both California born and raised, we take any opportunity to show love for the golden state!
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I lived in California for years, and have a few bear backpacking stories … so — this would be a fun print for my studio.
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Bay Area girl here! Sure would love that print for my new studio apt ❤
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This is the perfect print for our State which so needs a BEAR HUG now (due to our drought and frightening fires).
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Love the print. I live in California too. Thanks for the chance.
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Such a cute would be so excited to win it! If not might just have to buy it still!
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Such a beautiful print! I don’t live in CA but I visit every 2 years because I’m in love with the state. I would move there in a heartbeat if given the chance!
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CA is home- love this print!!
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Congrats on the new baby girl, can’t wait to see what you do with the girls’ room. Love the print!
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Oh this print is perfect…it would look great next to my daughter’s print of Oregon with Corvallis highlighted.
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What a great print! My daughter was born in California and would be awesome in her room! Thanks for the chance to win!
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Love this print! Thanks for the generous giveaway!!
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That print is beautiful! Perfect for those who live in the Midwest, but still love California! 🙂
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We are going on a road trip this month. Can’t wait to spend time with the family!
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I would love that print to hang in my babies shared room! Thanks so much for giving away the extra 😉
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Love this print!
I’m really looking forward to traveling to Sacramento and celebrating my birthday with my family this month.
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What a delightful print! And thanks for the giveaway 🙂
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Love your blog, love this print!!!
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That print is gorgeous! We’ve settled down in Tampa, FL post-military but spent 4.5 years in California (San Diego and Twentynine Palms) and our 2 oldest girls were born there. I’d love that print!!
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Perfect for my sister who recently moved from Michigan to California.
TRINDIN
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