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.”
BBQs and beach days right here in California!!
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That would be a tremendous addition to our guest room! We love California (even though we live in Charleston, SC) and it would be a great reminder of where we hope to end up one day!
Also, congratulations to your friend! Such an emotional time in her life to share – God works in mysterious ways! xo
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Would love to win this print! Your memory keeping always inspires me. I included your “I want to remember” idea in my girl’s second year project life album. I am actually looking forward to July being over so that the sucky Sacramento heat can go away! You got out just in time. 108 again today. 😩
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I’m looking forward to just living in the moment this summer, the kids, the slower pace. Thanks very much for a chance to win, it’s very kind of you. Michelle t
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I love it!
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such a beautiful print!!!
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Yes, please! I’m moving to California this Monday, so this would be perfect 🙂 Thank you!
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So happy to have a new podcast episode to listen to while I took my baby for a stroll today – and loved the episode! I hope you find that studio space someday, but is it wrong to secretly hope that if you do find the perfect spot, it will be in need of a lot of Elise styling and diy magic? Yes please:)
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California native here. I would love to have that print for our home.
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As a California transplant to Oregon, it’s perfect! It reminds me of sunshine and beaches!
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My fiance is from LA! We’d love the print!
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I’m from San Diego and love all California prints! I bought the Orange and Park California Coastal Counties print in sea green at a local store here. I want to add to the CA collection.
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yay! Elise Gets Crafty is back! Looking forward to giving today’s episode a listen. 🙂
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That print! Thank you for the opportunity! I’m looking forward to enjoying summer break with my girls. Maybe heading to the beach! 🙂
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I saw these last visit to California and ended up with the coffee mug instead. Would love this print!
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I love that print! I almost bought a similar piece by 3 Fish Studios on our honeymoon in San Francisco, so winning this one would be a perfect way to celebrate our three-year anniversary. Thanks for thinking of a giveaway.
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Love the print. Love my artwork from Kal. Hoping you find that space because I would love to attend more San Diego events!
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I would love a chance to win the print for our baby girl’s nursery
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Would this be considered a make and give 30? I think so! 🙂 I’m looking forward to more park dates with my girls!
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I missed your podcast so much! And this print is super cute, but I’m really excited to see what you’ve been cooking up for the girls’ room.
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What an adorable print.
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Such a fun piece of art work. And it was great meeting you and Kal on Monday. Thanks for hosting the event!
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I loved that print when I saw it in your Instagram feed.
We just moved from the Bay Area to Portland and, while we love our new state, it’d be awesome to have a piece of California in our home.
Thanks for the chance to win! 🙂
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That print is so precious! I’m looking forward to the OC fair!
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This would make a perfect gift for my son-in-law and daughter who made the move from WA to CA. They just celebrated their one year anniversary in sunny Carlsbad.
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i LOVE this print!!!
specially being from California.
and as weird as this sounds, im learning to fall even more in love with it.
i went to Big Sur in December and that place just reassured my love for CA even more.
its amazing all that we have to do here.
and i havent even scratched the surface
California rocks!!!
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Cali girl, born and raised. That print is awesome. I’m looking forward to lots of camping, bar.b.ques and laughter this month.
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That print is gorgeous!
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I love 3 Fish Studios! Native California girl expecting a baby in Nevada- would love to add to the nursery decor!
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Love that poster – so cute!
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LOVE this print, and I know exactly where I would hang it in my home. Thank you for the give away.
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I grew up in Sacramento and even though I’ve moved all over the country, California will always be home. Im looking forward to lots of pool time this month and my birthday next week. It would be a wonderful treat to win this!
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Would LOVE that print! It’s just darling : )
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I saw this print on yours Instagram and wanted to order it. I’d love to have it in my daughter’s bedroom! We moved to Cali only two months ago from Europe and the transition is rather hard but I know we’ll work through it. July is also my birthday month.
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This print is beautiful! I sat in awe of it when I saw it on Instagram the other day. =)
Happy (early) Fourth of July holiday weekend!
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Love the print! What a lovely way to represent the home state.
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I’m looking forward to a challenging month at work and getting excited about some vacations planned in August for a much needed break.
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California is home! Currently residing in Seattle, which is cool and everything, but California is home! 🙂 I might actually give this is a gift, though…
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Love that print!
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Yesss! that print is beautiful! Send it my way…
😉
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Yes please! That print is amazing!
Send that baby my way! 😉
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I need a little California in my life. I miss it so and can’t wait until I can call it home again.
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I would love this print for my daughter’s room when we move to Malawi, Africa! I want to do an animal theme, and it would remind me of home. 🙂
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I love everything California. So yes, count me in.
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Cool. This would look great in my new baby girl’s room, especially since she was born in California and we are soon moving to Louisiana!
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Happy July! I am looking forward to my summer job. 🙂
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Love this little print so much!!!
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Elise. You MUST pick me. Please 🙂 I have a whole CA-themed gallery wall!!
Thanks 🙂
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i love this print. can’t wait to see an update on the girls’ room 😀
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I totally thought about ordering this print! Thanks for the chance to win!
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