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Friday, May 11th, 2012

{ winners }

Happy to announce some winners from the giveaway I announced on Tuesday. The randomly-selected customer to receive the American Crafts paper trimmer is Helen Yu! Helen – email elizabethg@americancrafts.com and she’ll hook you up.

The following (5) winners were also randomly selected to win some 6×12 Page Protectors and Design E Photo Pocket Pages, which I featured in my most recent video.

Tamara Hamilton

Gary Storer

Connie Cook

Emily Sweeney

Lisa Beavers

You guys can email your shipping information to kari@beckyhiggins.com and she’ll get the goods sent your way immediately. Congrats + Enjoy!

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{ your questions }

Love the sketch! What colored pencils do you use? The colors look so vibrant – I love them!

They’re called Prismacolor by Sanford, and you can find them HERE on Amazon. These are the colored pencils I’ve used since Mrs. Winkles introduced me to them in my High School art class. Prismacolors were also my sidekick for those beloved years of creative lettering. Anyone remember this little artifact? It’s my very first published book from 1999. Good times.

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Becky! You have GOT to do something for me. Well, for all of us. Please fix your blog so that when we click on one of your links it opens in a new tab and does NOT take us away from yours. Most of the time, when I’m reading along, I really want to click on that link and see what you’re referring to but I want to finish what I’m reading at your blog first. Or finish catching up on the last week’s worth of your posts. Or whatever. The point is – don’t make us leave you!

You know, I’ve been blogging for 5 years and I’m always learning something new. Thanks for pointing this out! I didn’t realize that my links were sometimes opening a new tab, and sometimes not. And now I know the trick and will definitely be aware of that moving forward. Go on. Test all the links in this post. I dare you.  ; )

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You mentioned in your Getting Organized with Kids’ Stuff video that you scan in a lot of their artwork and then print it. Can you share what you have for a scanner and printer? Thank you!

I answered this same question HERE a couple months ago and it’s a question that comes up once in a while. I certainly don’t expect that everyone reads everything I post … but here’s a little blog tip: If you ever wonder if I’ve shared about a product or topic or anything … just plug it in the search field at right and you’ll probably find out pretty quickly.

For your convenience, this short answer is … I use THIS ONE to scan most art, as well as pretty much any other papers & photos that need to be scanned.

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Why are 12×12 albums so popular? Isn’t it difficult to fit them on shelves? I love all the space and the square shape of the 12×12 albums but the 8.5 x 11 fit better. Am I missing something? If anyone can give me tips on where to display the bigger albums, I’d love to switch – thanks!

Great question, actually. I asked myself that for a long time, as I did 8.5×11 for the the first 7 years of my scrapbooking. I ended up switching to 12×12 because I loved fitting more onto a 2-page layout. But I’ve done about every other size scrapbook as well.

After 18 years in this hobby, trust me – I put a lot of thought into the size of the Project Life system before I jumped into developing an entire product line. The 12×12 page size makes perfect sense for the configuration of 4×6 prints. As you know, 4×6 is the ultimate standard size photo print. Simply put: It works. As for tips on displaying the larger 12×12 albums, I hear the IKEA Expedit shelving works well and I’ve also shared a picture of the Cropper Hopper cubes that I personally use (click HERE if you missed that post).

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Will Project Life ever be available in another size besides 12×12?

I’d like that very much.

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Any idea when the baby version of Project Life will be out?? First baby due in September and I absolutely want to start using Project Life right off the bat.

Congratulations on your pending arrival! I haven’t shared much about this yet, but believe me – behind the scenes, there has been a LOT of baby talk around here (not personally, mind you, but product-related). Soon I will be able to share SO much more, but I completely want you using Project Life for your baby. We have been working so hard to develop THE perfect kit for that first year album, and that’s what we’re going to deliver. Lucky for you, the Baby Editions should be delivered in time for your delivery! In other words, we definitely expect the arrival before September.

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Has anyone used more than one Core Kit in an album? Right now I am using Amber but I am loving the Clementine Edition, too. I am thinking about ordering Clementine when it becomes available and using it as well. Would it be crazy or seem unorganized to use both Amber and Clementine in the same album?

No rules. Make it yours. Do what feels right and keeps it fun for you!

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I am so confused how to do something for our family with everyone in it, yet how to make something for my kids individually too. I am at a position where I am procrastinating because I’m paralyzed from the ‘Where to begin’?

You’re in good company of folks who feel paralyzed in getting started with scrapbooking. Project Life is designed to simplify the process. We’ve taken so much of the guesswork out of it for you. As for getting started … if you’ve never done scrapbooking, I recommend just sticking with one album instead of feeling like you need to do one for each child. You might be inclined to do that later, but start with one for now. Perhaps it’s a family album with pictures that include all family members and various events.

Layout from Deb Duty‘s Project Life album.

My favorite part of this idea is getting the family involved in taking pictures and writing on the little Journaling Cards. Super easy. Anyone can do it. And what a fun collaborative project!

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How do you recommend I get started? Currently a CM Picfolio cropper and really want to get going with your great albums.

I have no idea what a “CM Picfolio cropper” is … but I’m thrilled to know that you’re interested in a simpler way to document life. This is what we recommend. Stick with the basics. Everything else is fun to add, but this really is all you need:

As you may know, all of the Core Kits are currently sold out but being reprinted and made available again soon. We were really hoping to make it possible by the end of this month but it will be sometime next month before we see these. Next week I should have a full update on why everyone should be pretty stoked about these reprinted Core Kits. Stay tuned.

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Will you be stocking the metal bookplates that are on the spines of the newest albums on their own, so that we can put them onto our older albums? Or is that maybe a We R Memory Keepers product?

No, we don’t have plans to offer that. They just come built into our Binders (as shown), identical to the other WRMK binders. I don’t believe WRMK offers that bookplate as a separate item.

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Will there be new core kit designs for 2013, like Cobalt and Clementine were released for 2012?

Absolutely. In fact, we have two new designers already in the early stages of this design work now. I can’t leak the information quite yet, but you know we aim to please. And I think you guys are going to be very, very pleased with the 2013 editions. But – it’s only May! Way too early to even think about that. In the meantime, we have PLENTY of products we’re releasing and re-releasing between now and then.

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I’m interested in doing a Project Life album dedicated to my wedding. Do you have any suggestions for me?

Encourage me to hurry up already with a Wedding Edition … like I don’t have much else going on.  ; )  In the meantime, choose the Project Life Edition that best suits your wedding style when those become available next month, and slip those pictures into an album – simple! Just like any other scrapbook, but it’s focused on this one event/occasion/theme.

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As I was taking my photo each day I found myself wondering if I needed to take a vertical or horizontal picture, because it wouldn’t work to take horizontal one day, vertical the next, and so on, because the sheet protectors aren’t like that. How is everyone dealing with this?

Short answer: We love Design G for getting horizontal + vertical pictures onto one page! Easy breezy.

Page in Jennifer Woodbury‘s Project Life album. Notice the page at right with both horizontal and vertical pictures. This is Design G and it’s 10×12 instead of the full 12×12 size.

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Are you still doing 12 x 12 albums for your kids or is your digital project life taking place of those albums now?

Yes, I am doing actual, physical, 12×12 albums for each of our 3 kids. I share more about this in the currently featured video on my Videos page.

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{ your feedback }

Lisa wrote: You know you’re onto something good when your husband says “Glad someone thought of a system for scrapbooking that is economical, organized, and really makes sense!”

Jen wrote: I love your home Becky, I love the style, the colors and the little touches you have done! Thank you for not only inspiring me to document our family’s story with PL, but thank you for inspiring me to paint my walls and getting house projects done!

Marcia wrote: Received my cardstock last night…ordered one of each package; LOVE IT!!! I have already made two layouts using the coordinating cardstock….LOVE IT…and it was soooooo inexpensive!!!

Becky wrote: And…….reason 5,242 that I adore Project Life. Was in tears as I got ready to throw away my toddler’s favorite footie pajamas. {they are worn to threads}. Then I thought….why not cut out his favorite dinosaur on the pj’s….stick it in a Photo Pocket Page and journal about them! Hurrray. Becky you saved me from a mini emotional meltdown this morning. Now I will keep a little piece of them preserved!

Britney wrote: In one week we are moving overseas for 6 months.  All I am taking with me is Project Life! I am very nervous about not having hoards of paper, stickers and embellishments around me. However, I am so thankful and happy that I do have Project Life and I can continue to record our history that way!

 

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winners across the globe + True Scrap giveaway

Friday, April 13th, 2012

{ digital winners from all over the globe }

The following have been selected to receive a full collection of any Digital Project Life Edition. Winners, please email kari@beckyhiggins.com so she can hook you up with your digital goodies. Congratulations!!

1. Michael in Paris, France (he entered for his wife)
2. Michelle in Johannesburg, South Africa
3. Pauline in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
4. Cheryla in Beverwijk, The Netherlands
5. Kylie in Sydney, Australia
6. Gwen in Ontario, Canada
7. Jennifer in Tokyo, Japan
8. Melanie in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
9. Minttu in Espoo, Finland
10. Lee in Waterloo Lower Hutt, New Zealand

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{ chatting about the journey }

Next time you’re on the treadmill, going for a solo walk, or working on something and just want some conversation noise in the background, Lain Ehmann’s most recent podcast includes a short 10-minute clip of my recent interview with her.

Lain asked me about the leap of going from my career in publishing to starting my own company and I also discuss some of the surprises I’ve encountered since introducing Project Life. If you find that you’re interested in the full 45-minute interview, she has included that as part of her upcoming online event – True Scrap. You have to register for True Scrap 3 in order to get the full interview.

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{ want in on True Scrap 3? }

This 2-day live online event can be viewed entirely from home, in your pajamas, and it promises to be loads of fun. Check out the video and registration information. Register by April 19 for $147. Better yet – if you want to save $20, register before April 16 and plug in the code: BECKY. Thank you Lain, for offering a discount to my readers! Very cool.

Lain is giving away a seat to one of YOU! Check out the line-up of True Scrap teachers. Leave a comment at the bottom of this post with your first name, city, state/country, and mention one of the teachers that you’re really looking forward to learning from. We’ll announce a randomly selected winner on Monday.

 

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Project Life 2012

Tuesday, June 21st, 2011

First — I have good news for some of you regarding yesterday’s big giveaway:

Cathy Zielske’s winners (email czdesign@comcast.net and she’ll hook you up):

1. Fiona in Hong Kong

2. Amie in British Columbia, Canada

3. Heather in Anchorage, Alaska

4. Karen in Pembroke, New Hampshire

5. Colleen in Oslo, Norway

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Ali Edwards’ winners (email giveaways@aliedwards.com and she’ll hook you up):

1. Wendy in Roseville, Minnesota

2. Sandra in The Netherlands (*congrats on your new Project Life kit!)

3. Maria in New Zealand

4. Tizra in Orem, Utah

5. Jenny in Kapolei, Hawaii

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Kerri Bradford’s winners (email kerribradford@msn.com and she’ll hook you up):

1. Jacenda in Lafayette, Indiana

2. Vicky in Belgium

3. Beury in Elizabeth, West Virginia

4. Dina from Hammond, Louisiana

5. Adele du Plessis in South Africa

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Now — How about an update on upcoming products? I am pleased to announce that we chose TWO winners of the 2012 Project Life design contest! They were each chosen for their style (of course) and skill and we are so thrilled about what they’re going to add to the Project Life line-up. They have both hit the ground running and are working hard on the new 2012 designs as you read this.

A very special thank-you to each one of you who submitted designs. I am very grateful for the interest and submissions. It was so much fun to see such a variety of styles and ideas.

Without further adieu I present to you our two guest designers for Project Life 2012. They’ll tell you a little about themselves so you can get to know them.

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{ say hello to Lili Niclass }

I’m 32 years old, I’ve been married for 8 years now and we don’t have children yet. We live in Japan with our sweet and funny cat, Kiko-chan. We moved here from Switzerland 2 years ago because of my husband’s job. He is Swiss and I’m Brazilian, and we used to live in Switzerland before.

I got a college degree in communication back in Brazil, then another one in French when I moved to Switzerland. I always wanted a creative and artistic job but it took me some time to find exactly what I liked. I came across digital scrapbooking in 2006 and opened my first online shop in 2007 with the help of a wonderful designer, Nancie Rowe Janitz. Since then I’ve been in love with the scrapbooking world and never stopped designing. Today I also design paper products for Fancy Pants Designs. I have a new collection coming out next month.

I have a facebook page and a digital scrapbooking store where I mostly sell digital alphabets.

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{ say hello to Kim Gayton }

I live in Charleston, West Virginia. I was a 70s baby and am still an 80s girl. I have been married for almost 8 years (to my elementary school crush) and we have a beautiful 3 1/2 year old boy — who is my greatest joy, my miracle baby and my saving grace.

I’m a full-time creative director for a small advertising/political consulting agency. I’ve been in advertising and marketing for 15 years starting as a creative assistant to the advertising team at a local department store chain. Some of my design work has garnered local and national design awards for both advertising and political work. I’ve been creating, crafting, painting and drawing all my life. I strive everyday to share that creative spark with my son, who has a natural talent for drawing already. Often overheard in our house, “Mommy, let’s art today.”

I’ve been a Project Life fan(atic) since January. My mother was our family’s historian, so to speak, and a hardcore paper scrapper. I loved looking at her work and shopping for supplies with her. I attempted paper scrapping when my son was born — with the best intentions. BUT it became so overwhelming, I’d just file everything away. Now that my mom is gone, I’ve started to take on that storyteller role for our family. It’s one way I can honor her memory in a way she would love.

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Now that you know who the 2012 Project Life guest designers are, I’m sure you’d like to know more!

DESIGNS. I know you’re curious. Well … the sneak peeks are coming. But not quite yet. It’s still a little early for that as we’re in the beginning stages of designing the 2 new Project Life looks. I am working closely with the graphic designers to ensure that we will have two more beautiful choices to offer.

OPTIONS. In case you missed the announcement, we are reprinting more of Amber and Turquoise Editions, so this means FOUR options of Project Life. Sweet. Those are being made now and I’ll give you an update on when we are expecting those … as soon as I know.

TIMING. Fall 2011. We’re still aiming to have the new Project Life products available by November and we’re working hard and fast to make that happen.

OTHER PRODUCTS. We were hopeful to have some of our other products come out late Summer and as it turns out, we are spending extra time on quality control and being very picky about details that will, in the end, result in better products for you.

So the bummer is that those of you who were anticipating new items by August/September are going to have to hang on a little longer. The good news is that these products are going to ROCK. At this point, it is possible that everything is released together, at the same time, this Fall. New Project Life stuff, all the new Photo Pocket Page designs, all the school/childhood stuff … everything.

As always, I will continue to give you updates and sneak peeks as often and as early as I can. You can trust that we are working our tails off to make things happen in the best possible way for you. Thank you for wanting to know more. Thank you for chomping at the bit to see what’s coming down the pipeline. Thank you wanting to use our products to help you organize your pictures, memorabilia, and memories.

And please welcome me in congratulating Lili and Kim!

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giveaway winners

Wednesday, November 17th, 2010

A quick announcement about a few of you who have won something here on my blog (last week’s giveaways). Congratulations to the following:

1. Erika in Summerville, South Carolina – You have won a $50 spending credit in the Vintage Rose Wraps shop.**

2. Trisha in Grand Rapids, Michigan – You have won a headband from VRW.**

3. Tracy in Harwich, Massachusetts – You too have won a headband from VRW.**

4. Deborah in Portland, Oregon – And you have won a headband from VRW as well.**

5. Kelsey P. in Colorado Springs, Colorado – You have won a $40 spending credit for a custom jewelry piece from Bead Creations International. Email beadcreationsinternational@gmail.com

** Vintage Rose Wraps winners can email katie@vintagerosewraps.com

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weekend food + online class winners

Monday, August 30th, 2010

Hello Monday and hello to you. This week means September is already here (seriously — where did the Summer go?). I’m so in the mood for Fall which means I have some fun ideas & projects to share with you this week.

In the meantime, I enjoyed a little extra time in the kitchen the past several days. A couple social functions called for a variety of yumminess. These were the most recent treat. Also made these a few days ago. David found the most beautiful, huge mushrooms (love you, Coscto) for one of my favorite appetizers.

You may notice Crew, who can and will find a way to reach anything and everything. For the love of pushing buttons. That picture on the right? That was when I was adding the cream cheese to the mixture. I doubled what the recipe called for just to try for a creamier texture. Yum.

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Hey, switching topics — congratulations to two winners who now have a free seat in the online blog design class:

1. Christine in New Kensington, PA

2. Sandra in Guam (*fun side note: My family lived there 1972 – 1974 … before I was born)

Christine and Sandra: Email customerservice@beckyhiggins.com and we’ll  get you all hooked up.

Everyone else: If you’re interested in learning how to design your own cool blog or give yours a personalized facelift, take advantage of the Early Bird special today & tomorrow. It’s $5 off of the class – so folks who sign up on these days will get the class for just $30! And also — everyone who takes the class will get a one-time use 40% off coupon towards one of Crystal’s digital kits. Very cool.

This just in from Crystal & Kristina, the instructors: “We are also offering a class Add-on Kit for those of you who just want our pre-made designs & don’t care to design your own. Parts 1 & 3 show you how to navigate blogger & upload your images. So technically, you could take this class without ever touching Photoshop….just skip Part 2: Design Basics. The add-on kit is $20 and will include: 20 Backgrounds, 20 Generic-Themed Banners, 20 Post Dividers, & 20 Pieces of Happy Art.”

The direct link to the blog class registration is now LIVE! Go here.

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JoTotes winners

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

Giveaways are just fun, aren’t they?

I think it’s safe to say – based on the 2,200 comments left on Monday’s post – that you guys like the JoTotes bags. I know! So fun. Congratulations to … Alayna in Cedar City, Utah! And … Stephani in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada! (Yes! A winner outside the U.S. for once!)

Alayna & Stephani: Email your full shipping address, phone number, and bag/color preference to customerservice@beckyhiggins.com and we’ll pass this along to the good people at JoTotes. They’re excited to share one of their new bags with you!

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who’s a winner?

Monday, July 12th, 2010

How about sharing a little good news with a few lucky winners? First of all, the winner of a Project Life kit is Jeane in New Iberia, Lousiana!

And going back to the Big Photography Giveaway I did in May … I have 2 more winners for that (since original winners never contacted their respective photographers). So congratulations to these 2 readers who left comments and entered to win a free photo shoot: Marilyn in Connecticut (who would like some portraits of her children with their grandmother) and Holly in Utah (with 2 boys and expecting a little girl).

Marilyn: Email Shannon with skt photography.

Holly: Email Jessica Mandile with Jessica Jo Photography.

Jeanne: Email us to get the Project Life hook-up.

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winners – batch #5

Monday, June 7th, 2010

Oh ye blog readers:

This is it! This is the final batch of winners from the Big Photography Giveaway!

Know what that means? Back to regular blogging tomorrow!

I know this Giveaway overtook my blog for the month of May. I am totally and completely aware that some of you were really missing my usual stream of random posts. BUT … I am so thankful to know that hundreds of families are blessed because of the Giveaway. And I do hope you enjoyed some photography inspiration. I want to express my gratitude to the 150+ photographers who participated and who are willingly offering their skills and services to bless others. It’s just awesome.

But back to the winners, right? Okay. Let’s get to it. Let’s get to this big, gigantic list of people who will soon be performing happy dances in front of their computers because they’re about to learn they won a free photo shoot.

Remember …

–This is the final list of winners for the Big Photography Giveaway. If you think you missed a specific photographer, do a search on my blog for the photographer’s name or state or country.

–If you are a winner it is your responsibility to contact the photographer this week or they have the right to choose another winner. Don’t miss out! Not sure how to contact them? Do a search for them on my blog to quickly and easily find their post, which includes their email, blog, and website.

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ALABAMA: Lauren Sanderson Photography

Winner: Allison in Decatur … you were already announced as the winner. Email Lauren this week or she has the right to choose another winner. You don’t want that to happen, do you?   : (

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ARIZONA: Terri Moore

Winner #1: Amy Maurer who nominated  Kimberly and her husband Ryan

Winner #2: Carrie who nominated young Bridget and her family

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CALIFORNIA: Vanessa Olson |  Vanessa Irene PhotoGraphix

Winner: Janine whose husband’s deployment has meant a lot of missed birthdays, anniversaries, etc.

*For the first 45 commenters on Vanessa’s post (basically anyone who commented by Memorial Day morning) Vanessa will give either $50 off any package you purchase through this summer. Email Vanessa for details.

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CALIFORNIA: Angela Gail Banchi | AGB Photographics

Winner #1: Julia who is enjoying a “reunification” with her family

Winner #2: Aimee Elam and her family full of redheads

*AGB is also going to offer 50% off a session to everyone else that commented on her post. Anyone that didn’t comment but still contacts AGB for a photo shoot will receive 25% off their photo shoot when they mention the Big Photography Giveaway. Email AGB by July 31st to receive the discounts.

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CALIFORNIA: Hope Adams

Winner #1: Jessica with a one-year-old son

Winner #2: Bruinbr whose daughter just learned to walk

*Hope wants to add that everyone else can get $100 off the session fee if you “like” her Facebook page. When you call to book your session, just mention that you heard about Hope on my blog and you follow her on facebook and you’ll receive $100 off your session fee when you schedule your session by July 31st. Email Hope for details.

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CANADA: Rebecca Wood

Winner: Jennifer who nominated her friend Dawn

*Rebecca would like to offer a one-hour session for $50 which includes a cd of all the edited images. This is for anyone who commented on Rebecca’s post. Email Rebecca for details. You will need to contact her by July 15, 2010 to get this deal.

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CANADA: Nikki Scott

Winner: Lisa in North Delta with two little boys

*Nikki would like to offer everyone who commented on her post 50% off any portrait session you book. Email Nikki for details and mention the Big Photography Giveaway when booking.

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FLORIDA: Beth Johnson

Winner: Jamie B. who is celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary and weight loss too

*Beth would like to offer a special for anyone else who commented on her post. $50 session fee with a $50 print credit ($50 books the session and all of it will go towards prints/products), plus 25% off any additional prints/products. Email Beth for details. Offer good through 7/31/10.

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FLORIDA: Rachelle Goldhammer

*NOTE: Katherine Pogorzeldki was already announced the winner. Katherine, Rachelle wants to do a photo shoot for you. You don’t  want to pass up this opportunity. Please contact her by June 9th. Also, Rachelle would like to photograph Stephanie Mast and her husband so Stephanie — email Rachelle!

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IDAHO: Amber Fischer

Winner #1: Traci Huntsman

Winner #2: Jen Smith

Winner #3: Steve who would like to surprise his wife (okay, seriously — bonus points for this guy!)

*Amber would also like to offer $100 off all digital packages for anyone who books by June 30th and mentions the Big Photography Giveaway. Email Amber for details.

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ILLINOIS: Jodie McNally

Winner #1: Laurie who nominated her friends in Peoria

Winner #2: Kirsten, mom of triplets

*Jodie would also like to offer a $40 session with a complimentary 8×10 to anyone who commented on her post.  She’d be willing to do this $40 session either in Galesburg, Peoria, or the Quad City area. If you live outside of those areas and you’re interested in this offer, please contact her to discuss details and options. Email Jodie for details and be sure to mention the Big Photography Giveaway.

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KANSAS: Jennifer Puhak

Winner #1: Erin whose friend who just had triplets via fertility treatments

Winner #2: Cassie Larson Whiteman AFB, military family due with a baby girl in July

*Jennifer has a few dates in June/July that are available. If you commented on Jennifer’s post and you’re interested in a 50/50 session ($50 session fee and 50% price prints for any order over $50 placed within 10 days), email Jennifer.

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MASSACHUSETTS: Kara Baker

Winner: Kristin who is expecting their first baby this summer

*Kara wants to offer everyone who commented on her post a FREE session! (Seriously!) This includes 1-2 hours of shooting time, post-processing & retouching of at least 25 images, and an online gallery of those watermarked images to share with their family & friends, and use on social networking sites. She is also offering 25% off prints if they are ordered within one week of their gallery being ready. You can visit her website, www.karabakerphotography.com for more information.

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MICHIGAN: Charlene Engel

Winner: Kelly Burkholder

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MICHIGAN: Deming Photography

Winner: Margaret who nominated her parents

*Amy has extended a 50% discount for session and proofing to all others who commented on her post. Email Amy for details.

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MINNESOTA: Expressions

Winner: Joan Schmidt

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MISSOURI: Kim Casey & Janelle Ringgenberg | RainKite Photography

Grand Prize Winner: Erin who nominated her friends who really deserve such a gift

And these other 3 families will also win … a free mini-session and 5 digital images

Winner #2: Annie Prenni who nominated her friend Donna Griffin

Winner #3: Tracy who nominated Pam K.

Winner #4: Sharma Keeler who nominated Bethany

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MONTANA: Tanya Webster | Capturing Magic Photography

Winner #1: Heather C

Winner #2: Lisa K.

*Anyone who contacts Tanya within the next week will receive 20% off her regular session fee and $25 in print credits.

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NEBRASKA: Becky Novacek

Winner: Janet G.

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NEVADA: Sheena C Photography

Winner #1: Julie B. with 3 kiddos

Winner #2: Kristi H. who nominated her friend Brooke

*Sheena would also like to offer all of the remaining people who left a comment on her post a discounted session. Email Sheena and mention my name to get this discounted pricing.

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NEW MEXICO: Liz Evans

Winner: Kara (5 years of marriage + 2 kids, but no family portrait yet)

*Liz would like to offer a free $50 print credit to anyone else that commented on her post. Email Liz for details and mention my name when booking.

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OREGON: Tanya Webster | Capturing Magic Photography

Winner #1: Rebekah Pontow

Winner: #2: Heather P.

*Anyone who contacts Tanya within the next week will receive 20% off her regular session fee and a $25 in print credits.

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RHODE ISLAND: Keri McCarthy

Winner: Jennifer B. – a SAHM with 2 girls

*Keri would like to extend a half-off session fee discount to anyone interested. Email Keri by June 30th and mentions the Big Photography Giveaway.  (Session may be scheduled at any point).

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SCOTLAND: Ruth Trotter

Winner: Margaret C. in Dundee

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TENNESSEE: Amy Lynn Smith

Winner: Erin and her little family, who have been through a lot lately

*Amy would like to extend $100 off to any who mention my blog. You may apply it toward a session fee. Email Amy for details.

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TENNESSEE: Courtney DeLaura | Peachtree Studio

Winner: Karen whose last family portrait was more than 10 years ago

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TEXAS: Sara Lopez

Winner: Angela Gordon

*Sara would like to extend a special offer to all those that commented on her post. Email Sara for details.

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TEXAS: Katie Shagman

Winner: Kristin with 3 wild & crazy little boys

*Katie has an offer for all others who commented on her post. You can schedule a two hour photo shoot and receive a DVD of at least 16 high resolution (edited) images for $150, which is $100 off normal price. Email Katie for details.

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TEXAS: Sarah Dorn

Winner: Brooke, who recently brought home their miracle baby boy

*Sarah would also like to offer 20% off a full session to those who commented on her post. Email Sarah for details.

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TEXAS: Nicole Denae Photography

Winner #1: Gretchen in Katy – Artist Session

Winner #2: Kristin in Pearland – $50 session fee plus a $50.00  print credit

*Nicki would also like to extend an offer to everyone who commented on her post, a discounted session fee of $75.  The session must be booked and paid for by the end of June, but can be held at a later date. Anyone that didn’t comment but still contacts Nicki for a photo shoot will receive $25 off their photo shoot when they mention the Big Photography Giveaway. Email Nicki for details.

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UTAH: Tania Finn | tk design company

Winner:  Andria Boer who has recently dropped 40 pounds

*Also, Tania would like to offer every person who left a comment on her post a $50 credit towards any family photo session. Email Tania for details.

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UTAH: Camille Stewart

Winner: Cari who nominated her dad

*Camille would also like to extend an offer to everyone who commented on her post: a discounted family session for $75 which includes a 1-2 hour session and up to 25 images on a CD. Email Camille for details. Book a session by June 30, 2010 and mention my blog to receive the discounted rate.

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UTAH: Marcie Jessee

Winner: Lyndsy who nominated her sister for an engagement session

*Marcie would like to offer a discount to anyone interested. Email her before July 1st about setting up a session and you will receive a discount by mentioning that you saw her on my blog.

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WASHINGTON: Randi M Brunt

Winner: Lis who nominated her friend Katie with 3 girls and an upcoming 10th anniversary

*For everyone else, take $50 off your session fee when you mention this giveaway when booking your session with Randi.  Effective after August 9th in Seattle or after July 12th in Portland. Email Randi for details.

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WISCONSIN: Wendy Schlomann | Clicka Foto

Winner: Beth Loheide

*Wendy would also like to extend a gift of 25 custom designed 4×8 Family or Children’s Holiday Greeting Cards to any family or childrens’ sessions booked by June 31, 2010. AND to anyone who ‘likes’ their Facebook Fan Page and leaves them a note, they’ll extend to you 8 complimentary wallets from your session. Email Wendy for details.

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WISCONSIN: Wynter Clark | Invierno Photography

Winner #1: Michelle M. who has a 5-year-old daughter

Winner #2: Laura P. who nominated her cousin Scott

Winner #3: Amanda Smith in Bloomer

Winner #4: Wendi in Saint Germain

Winner #5: Mellena who nominated her niece

*Wynter would also like to offer a 90-minute family shoot which includes the high resolution and fully edited pictures with full printing rights for $35.00. Just ”like” Invierno’s facebook page and post a comment that you saw the Big Photography Giveaway on my blog.

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WYOMING: Mandi Buchanan

Winner: Kristie whose family of 5 has never had a family portrait

*For the others who left a comment on Mandi’s post, she would like to offer 25% off plus a free 8×10. That’s $50 for 1.5 hour photo shoot and digital images. Email Mandi for details.

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winners – batch #3

Monday, May 24th, 2010

Hello, fine blog friends. Here is our next batch of winners who are getting a free photo shoot by a photographer in their neck of the woods! Most of you know what’s going on with this Big Photography Giveaway. In case you don’t, click on the big orange block at right to get the scoop.

A quick reminder on a few important notes:

1. Most photographers have offers for everyone, even if you’re not the winner. So read closely if there is a photographer listed in your area.

2. Photographers chose the winners. Many of them chose by reading all the comments and many chose in a completely random drawing kind of way because it was too hard to choose.

3. If you are a winner, it is up to you to contact the photographer this week, or the photographer has the right to choose another winner. Need their email address? Do a search for your state or their name at right. Every photographer’s email address is listed in their post.

4. One more week of this Big Photography Giveaway! Be sure to check back daily to see if there is a photographer in your area (and to gain really great inspiration). And then … it’s back to regular blogging!

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ARIZONA: Claire Waite

Winner: Breea, who nominated her sister and brother-in-law

*Claire would like to offer to anyone who books a session and mentions my name, a free 8×10 print with their session. Email Claire for details.

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ARIZONA: Misti Dawson

Winner: Stephanie Farnsowrth

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ARIZONA: Libby Jones

Winner: Brenda R.

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ARIZONA: Ryan Young

Winner #1: Amy was announced as Ryan’s original winner 2 weeks ago. Still haven’t heard from you Amy, so unfortunately Ryan needed to move on and choose another winner. So … the new winner is … another Amy, actually! #23 on the list of comments and she says her scrapbooks are filled of pictures of their family. Minus her. (Sound familiar?) Congratulations “New Amy”!

Winner #2: Ryan would also like to do something for Cassidy’s sister-in-law Rachel who is engaged. Cassidy, email Ryan for details.

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CALIFORNIA: Rachel Clare

Winner: Christy Harris

*Rachel would like to offer $50 off her session fee and 15% off of all prints, products and packages to the others who commented on her post. Email Rachel for details and be sure to mention my blog or the Big Photography Giveaway.

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COLORADO: Kris and Lindsay Walters | Aldabella Photography

Winner: Beth Thiele, who nominated the Kitchen family

*Kris and Lindsay would like to offer a $100 family photo shoot to anyone who mentions my name or blog when booking a regular session by June 30, 2010. Families do not need to have the photos taken by the end of June; they just need to be booked no later than June 30, 2010. Email them for details.

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CONNECTICUT: Shannon Troester | SKT Photography

Winner: Erik Stothart

*Shannon would like to offer all of the families that left a comment on her post a discounted session and goodies. Email Shannon for details. Anyone in the CT area can contact Shannon about a $60 session (hour session & 15-20 images on a disc with rights to print). Just mention my blog.

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CONNECTICUT: Kate Jadney

Winner #1: Beth with twin girls

Winner #2: Marilyn with twin boys

*Kate would like offer a $50 print credit to anyone who mentions my blog and books their session by June 30. It doesn’t have to happen by June 30, but should be scheduled by then. Email Kate for details.

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ILLINOIS: Jodi Goldstein | Jodi Ellen Photography

Winner #1: Ruth Allmart

Winner #2: Susanne Johnson

Winner #3: Donna L.

*Jodi would like to extend an offer to anyone else who mentions my blog: A $30 portrait session, which includes a private online proofing gallery, (3) 8x10s, and 5 social media images for you to show off to family & friends. Email Jodi for details.

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ILLINOIS: Cindi Fatzinger

*Cindi’s winner was already announced last week but she has a special offer (a great deal on a mini session) for the first 10 people who email her.

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MICHIGAN: Julie Martin

Winner: Jody who nominated her neighbor Linda, who is about to begin chemo treatment

*Julie would also like to offer 50% off her session fee and a free 8×10 print for anyone who books before June 15th and mentions her saw her in the Big Photography Giveaway. Email Julie for details.

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MICHIGAN: Anya Plummer

Winner #1: Intentionally Katie, who nominated her sweet friend from G.R. Jen.

Winner #2: Carrie Tatreau

Winner #3: Miranda, single mom of 3

Winner #4: Melissa B

*Anya would like to offer a $60.00 1 hour photo shoot to anyone that commented on her post. This includes a 1-1.5 hour photo shoot at a nearby location such as (downtown, beach, park) and 20+ touched up images on a high resolution disk for printing.  Email Anya for details.

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MINNESOTA: Jessica Barker

Winner #1: Laura P.

Winner #2: Holly Thatcher

Winner #3: April nominated by Debbie (single Mom)

*Jessica would like to offer the other 28 people who commented on her post, a 50% discount on a photo session. Email Jessica by June 30, 2010 to book a session and be sure to mention my blog or the Big Photography Giveaway.

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MISSOURI: Teri Fitzgerald

Winner: Nancy, who nominated her friend Wendy, who just lost everything in a home fire

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NEBRASKA: Jamie Burbach

Winner  #1:  Didi Lyon

Winner #2:  Carmen Bachle

*Jamie would like to offer a half-price session to those that left a comment on Jamie’s post but didn’t win. Email Jamie for details and mention my name/blog.

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NEVADA: Chris Jenkins

Winner #1: Amber L.

Winner #2: Skye P. who nominated her co-worker

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NEW ZEALAND: Britta Stahlschmidt | Smirk Photography

Winner: Tanya W.

*Britta is currently running a special rate for the July school holidays (info on her blog). She would like to extend this offer to anyone who commented on her post even outside the school holidays. Email Britta for details.

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OHIO: Susan Toon/Jessica Rosenbalm

Winner: Lynn, who nominated a family whose oldest son who has cancer

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OHIO: JoAnn Toronto

Winner #1: Jen Roach

Winner #2: Crystal (no last name given)

*Joann also has a special offer for everyone else. Special as in … a FREE photo shoot! For more information, click here.

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TENNESSEE/ALABAMA: Brandi Barnes

Winner: Jamie with two little girls

*Brandi would like to offer everyone else who left a comment on her post that same package for $100. That is a savings of at least $100. Your session just needs to be scheduled before the end of 2010. Email Brandi for details.

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TEXAS: Dori Young

Note: Deana was already announced the winner last week, but Dori wanted to also extend an offer to anyone else who commented on her post but didn’t win. You can get a photo shoot for $125. Email Dori for details.

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TEXAS: Rhonda Kay Brunson

Winner: Jody Grimer

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TEXAS: Jessica Woodford

Winner: Michelle Traudt

*Jessica would also like to extend an offer to anyone who commented on her post by offering a 50% off session fee ($150 reg. price) booked now to July 1st, 2010. Email Jessica for details.

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TEXAS: Natasha Smith | Sweet Lime Photography

Winner: Melissa S. in Lewisville

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TEXAS: Jenna Lawyer

Winner of a baby shoot: Heather D. who nominated her friend (pregnant with twins)

Winner of a family shoot: Melissa in NRH with 3 boys and a girl

*Jenna also wants to offer to everyone else who commented on her post a photo session at a discounted price of $150. This includes a 1 hour shoot on location in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and a cd of 10-20 edited full resolution images. Email Jenna by July 1st.

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UTAH: Marcene Perry

Winner: Shelby who is updating their adoption profile

*Marcene has a special offer for anyone that has commented on her post: You can get $25 off any session fee. Email Marcene for more details.

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UTAH: Logan Walker | sprout photo

Winner #1: Dierdre in Moab

Winner #2: Carnie, who nominated her sister

*Logan would like to offer anyone else 50% off of a portrait session and print orders now through June 30th.  The session doesn’t have to be completed by June 30th, it just needs to have been booked by June 30th. Email Logan for details.

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UTAH: Laura Vanderbeek

Winner: Terri Moore, whose 11-year-old daughter is a cancer survivor

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UTAH: Natalie Park

Winner: JaLee whose daughter was just diagnosed with autism

*Natalie also has an offer for every person who left a comment on her post. Email Natalie and you can get a 25% discount off any session of your choice with an 11×16 print included.

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VIRGINIA: Kari Davis

Winner: Jennifer W. with the 3 girls

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WASHINGTON: Jolie Rodriguez

Winner: Lisa Cole was announced the winner last week, but Jolie wants to add an offer to anyone else who left a comment on her post but didn’t win: a 50% discount. Email Jolie for details.

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fabbys winner

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

Last week over 500 of you entered to win a 3-pack of fabbys. Missed what they are? Click here. The winner is Gina in LaGrange, GA! Gina, you can email info@fabbys.com and they’ll hook you up with your new flats.

Also, fabbys wants to offer a discount to you, my blog readers. They loved reading your comments and stories. Here is a 10% off coupon code just for you to use at fabbys.com: BH10POFF. It is valid until May 2011.

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