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Monday, September 16, 2013

inspiration monday....and an artsyville giveaway!


if you've ever received a goodie package from aimee over at artsyville, then you already know that delightful-giddy feeling you get from the moment you pull it from your mailbox.  so when her brand new washi tapes arrived, i was absolutely giggly-giddy, because not only has aimee picked such cute names for these sweet little gems, these are the colors of pure happiness!  and when it comes to washi projects, i say "let's play"!




idea #1:  how about taking a small cork square....
(this one is cut to 10"x10")





and jazzing it up with a piece of scrapbook paper and
some strips of "secret garden" washi tape!
now you've got a decorative canvas just waiting for some more artsy-goodies!





idea #2:
here's a little brown paper gift bag cutesyfied with aimee's "jolly town" washi tape.....
 tuck pizza delivery coupons and other fun stuff inside for your new neighbors!






idea #3: create a cute gift tag for someone special
using the "creative fire" washi tape and your favorite markers!






idea #4:
 here's a sweet little banner using the "happy trails" and "love charms" tape,
shipping tag remnants, chalk stamp pads, cotton string,  and micron pens.





and now my decorated cork square looks super happy, super colorful,
super playful, and super artsyvilled!






{idea #5:  of course, you probably knew i couldn't resist adding some more adhesive joy
to a page in my journal!  this "wild vine" tape makes the perfect roof for my little house,
and i somehow think that jane austen would love it, too!}

{supplies:  moleskine journal, derwent inktense pencils, pan pastel, pitt pens, 4B pencil,
artsyville wild vine washi tape}

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now here's the best part.....aimee has generously offered to send one of you bloggy sweeties one roll of each design of her cute and colorful washi tapes!!  that's a total of six rolls of wonderful washis!!  woo hoo!!   all you have to do to receive aimee's washi tapes is leave a comment here on this post (just one per person, please!) by 10:00 p.m. EST on wednesday, september 18th.  one recipient will be chosen using the random generator, and i'll announce it here on my blog on thursday, september 19th!  please make sure your comment either links back to your blog, or you leave your e-mail so i can contact you if your name is chosen!  (this giveaway is open to all bloggy sweeties who are 18 years of age or older.)


and be sure to check out these other lovely blogs because they're all participating in aimee's blog hop, and some of their giveaways are still open, so sign up there, too!


Monday, September 9  Rachel Awes  http://allididwaslisten.blogspot.com

Tuesday, September 10 Joanne Sharpe http://joannezsharpe.blogspot.com

Wednesday, September 11 Jill Berry http://jillberrydesign.com

Thursday, September 12 Lindsay Hopkins http://www.penandpaintblog.com

Friday, September 13 Traci Bunkers http://www.tracibunkers.com/blog

Monday, September 16 Lori Vliegen http://elviestudio.blogspot.com

Tuesday, September 17  Raine Boyd http://www.limetreefruits.com

Wednesday, September 18 Samie Harding http://www.journalgirl.com

Thursday, September 19 Carolyn Dube http://www.acolorfuljourney.com

Friday, September 20 Tammy Garcia http://daisyyellowart.com



edited:  comments are now closed....thank you SO much for participating! xox




147 comments:

  1. oh, those look so fun!
    I love what you did with them!

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  2. i adore aimee's tape and even more, how you've used it. i wish i was your neighbor!

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  3. Love washi tape and your art is so fun!! Thanks for the chance to win!! dawnjonesstudios@ymail.com

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  4. beautifully done! love the designs on those tapes.

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  5. Oh all these uses of Aimee's tape are so clever and well-done! Love your work so much (I have the Creative Lettering book, and your section is absolutely one of my faves!)

    ~ gem

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  6. everything aimee does is brilliant. I love this washi tape!!

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  7. I've been eyeing up these sweet washis and leave it to you to come up with brilliant ways to use them! Love.

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  8. love the artsyville washi tape! Would be excited to try them out! :D1

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  9. Love what you did with them...I would love to use them on some pages and a piece of mixedmedia I am working on.
    Smiles, Ruth
    glassart58203@yahoo.com

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  10. Great use of Aimee's pretty washi tape! Love the way your projects inspire me!

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  11. Lori, you did an amazing job with this post! My tapes look so happy in your paper crafting world and I adore what you've created with it. Thank you! and thanks to everyone who has entered, too!

    xo
    Aimee

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  12. Washi tape is the best! I love the cork board idea. What a great gift!

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  13. Thank you so much Lori! I'd love to "play" with those lovely tapes :)

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  14. Aimee's tapes are bright and cheerful, just like you and your work, what a wonderful "duo"

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  15. oh my goodness! Love love love the washi tape! So adorable!! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  16. Washi tape is a wonderful way to brighten anything! Aimee's designs are bright and cheerful too.

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  17. LOVE this washi tape to bits!!

    saima.sse@gmail.com

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  18. Super pretty tape! Would love to add those to my collection!

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  19. I love the "Howdy Neighbor" bag! Lots of inspiration!
    clayandamy@sbcglobal.net

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  20. I love washi tape and I love how you used them Lori! And thank you Aimee for your generous give-a-way!

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  21. Adorable patterns on the washi tape! I love your ideas of using it. I've never used washi tape before, but I would definitely like to give it a try. Thank for the chance!

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  22. I love her tapes, and your projects are awesome! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  23. Adorable! I think it's my turn to win!!

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  24. Aimee's tapes are awesome on their own, but you have taken them to the extreme! I'd love to win a set and try some ideas too!!

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  25. I love washi tape and these are so bright and colorful. Checked out all the amazing gals on your list. Such talent. Your neighbor is going to be so happy!

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  26. Love Washi tape! These are beautiful. Thanks for a chance to win.

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  27. This washi tape is just yummy! Love it! I love how you used it!

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  28. Love the "Howdy Neighbor' gift bag! So cute!
    nakcus@yahoo.com

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  29. I just love this gorgeous tape--so colorful. Thanks!

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  30. Love your ideas with these Washi Tapes. Just wonderful! Thank you for the chance to win. april.carrott@gmail.com

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  31. Oh gosh, I'm a little bit obsessed with washi tape right now....such fun!

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  32. What fun ideas for using Washi tape! I usually just tear off a little piece and close an envelope, or if feeling particularly "creative" run a longer piece straight across a journal page and maybe faux stitch along it's edge. Thanks all the inspiration and the chance to win.

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  33. These tapes are so cute! I love them, and an adorable project!

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  34. Awesome washi tape uses, thanks for the inspiration! I love washi tape and I'm always trying to find new ways to use it :) I'm totally in love with these tapes too, it just screams happy to me! -Kathryn (katt7676@hotmail.com)

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  35. It would be so great to win this sweet washi tape. It wil make my snail mail so colorful and sweet.
    And I love the tips you gave.
    Liefs, Melanie

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  36. Every day I have a different favorite Artsyville washi tape. And today it is Wild Vine! I love this contest, for it brings so many wonderful artists into my realm!!!

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  37. So colorful and creative ideas! I love how you put them all together on the bulletin board!

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  38. "Creativity" should be your middle name, for I always look forward to what you create! Thank you for the opportunity to win the washi tape!

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  39. Now that looks FUN! I'd love to play with that tape.
    --Tif

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  40. Love how you've used the tapes. Gave me ideas!!

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  41. That tape is lovely, so pick me, pick me!

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  42. Nice washi tapes..
    your projects with them are looking great!

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  43. The tapes are beautiful, but what you did with them is really inspirational.
    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  44. Dear Lori,

    your work is so wonderful.
    I love it.

    Regards
    Sabine

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  45. i am surely... becoming more infatuated with washi tape, and your projects are very cutesy indeed, lori! thanks for the ideas, and the chance for more washi!

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  46. I love how you used these cute washi tapes! So many cute ideas!

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  47. How wonderful! These are gorgeous tapes--so fun and they work with your stamps beautifully! Thanks to Artsville and you for the giveaway!

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  48. Yay! i love this tape and what you've done with it :)

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  49. I'd love to try these out. dclarey@gmail.com

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  50. what a fab bevy of washi tape ideas-love them!!!!

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  52. Wonderful Washi Goodness from our pal Aimee :)

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  53. I would love to win these. They are so fun. I love what you did with them. colleayn at ckgalleria.com

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  54. I love these tapes and I LOVE what you've done with them!! Very inspirational. I hope to win! My email is: sarahgoodwin27@aol.com - thankyou!

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  55. These are such fun washi tapes! Great giveaway!

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  56. Wow! Wow! Wow!
    Loved what you've created!
    So inspirational!
    Thank you for the chance to win.

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  57. Great ideas for the washi tape...wish I had some. Would love to win!!! pseladi@comcast.net
    Glad to have found your site, also.
    Pat

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  58. Lori! A post of adorableness from start to finish! I love all your uses, such fun!!!
    These tapes are so vibrant and attractive! Thanks for this generous opportunity!
    Hugs,
    Jeanette

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  59. Love this idea! Thank you for the chance to win!

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  60. Forgot to add my contact, sorry.
    april.carrott@gmail.com

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  61. Oh me, oh me, oh me!!!!!! I LOVE Aimee's stuff! So adorable!!

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  62. Your project is awesome...you are such a wonderful artist!!!! Thank you for the chance to win!

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  63. What adorable washi tapes and I love the names!

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  64. These washi tapes are so cute and vibrant in color, and you made such wonderful little pieces of art using them. I always enjoy your work and your blog. Linda E.

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  65. I love, love, love the colors of the washi tape! Pick me! Pick me!

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  66. Lori, your suggestions for using the washi tape are so fun! Thanks for all the great ideas. Also, I love the different "fonts" that you use to write your words. Such fun and so inspiring. Should I win I can be reached at bkisrael@gmail.com. Crossing my fingers! Thanks for being part of the hop!

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  67. Cool tape. Fun ways to use it.
    Thanks
    Karen
    matthews.karen22@gmail.com

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  68. How cute are these! I <3 washi tapes! Your blog is one of my favorite inspiration sites!!! sivleyk@gmail.com (would love to win)

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  69. What wonderful tape. So many possibilities. I love what you did with it. Thanks for the opportunity to win some.
    Terri R
    Scrufydawg@aol.com

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  70. love what you did with this tape! i'd sure love to have some of my own.
    :)

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  71. I love those bright colors! I love what you've created too! <3

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  72. Those are the cutest washi tapes I've ever seen! wow! :)

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  73. Washi tape is new to me! Those are so adorable. And what you did with them is simply amazing! Very cool! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  74. I love love love washi tape, i even use it on my cricut mat to help hold the cardstock when it needs to be restickyed (no such word) haha
    Now just where can i buy them, well that is unless i WIN them.

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  75. Washi tape is SO much fun to use! These designs are absolutely adorable! Thanks for this opportunity to win them!

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  76. I love the projects you made! Aimee's designs are so fun and colorful.

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  77. Oh my goodness, I need to start using washi tape! So cute!!! And I love your projects (but then again, I always do).
    kathy
    kenglish2@aol.com

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  78. As always, I enjoy everything you do. I'm just getting into washi tape and these would be a delight to work with.

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  79. Oh such fun could be had with these awesome tapes!!! rockycrossstudio@gmail.com

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  80. Ohhhhh, happy day! Love! Love! Love!
    aquaintance@me.com

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  81. Love all the things you did with them! Thanks for sharing!! :)

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  82. I love washi tape covered clothespins. If I win, I'm making some of those!

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  83. The patterns are wonderful and vibrant on this washi tape. Looks like lots of fun. Thanks

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  84. someday i am going to visit your blog and NOT be amazed by what you do! today is NOT that day! WOW!

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  85. I love washi tape.... These are the cutest designs I've ever seen!

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  86. This is such a thoughtful and sweet and artistic gift for new neighbors. Adorable Washi tapes and how generous of Aimee of Artsyville to share those with someone. Playing with them will be very fun...

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  87. Love the cutsie washi and how you used them!!
    silviaklassen.blogspot.ca

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  88. Such fun in your
    creations. I love
    the banner tape.
    Carla from Utah

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  89. I can't wait to try these. They are so cute. sumac at msn.com

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  90. What fun tapes and such a generous giveaway.

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  91. So fun! Love the washi, love your ideas. Thanks for the chance to win! :)

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  92. oh i love love love these Lori!! :)

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  93. I'm addicted to washi tape and these colors are THE BEST. Thanks for the chance to win these.
    Ritapita10@comcast.net

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  94. They are really lovely, and your creations are fabulous!
    mariken xx

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  95. Love these! Thanks for the opportunity to win.
    Ardis
    Sidraonline@shaw.ca

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  96. The Washi tape is so cute.
    isoscia@aol.com

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  97. You're a genious! That banner is so cute!
    Kitty

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  98. Mandy_ruth_webb@hotmail.comSeptember 17, 2013 at 3:18 AM

    Gorgeous washi tape! And a big thanks for such fab ideas on how to use it! Love the blog! ;-)

    Mandy

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  99. Aimee made great tapes and you did lovely things with it!
    Good on you!

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  100. This tape is so precious and you have created such fun and whimsical pieces. Love them all. Thank you for this generous giveaway!

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  101. oh wow, I love what you did with these wonderful tapes. So many ideas!

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  102. Your Artsyville washi projects are simply too sweet! Thanks for the chance to win some tapey goodness to play with!
    Michelle
    lostcoastpost@suddenlink.net

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  103. i'd love to have the chance to win some of the tapey fun! love how you played with them, very inspirational!!
    cindy
    meecindy@aol.com
    www.YogaAndaLatte.blogspot.com

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  104. I'd love a chance to win, also. You have such cute ideas and the tape is so fun! Love them :D

    Deborah
    truth2art@gmail.com

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  105. love your ideas! And I love the tape! I have one of them and want more! {:-Deb
    storybeader@gmail.com

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  106. what a treat! thanks for the chance!

    leannguzik@gmail.com

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  107. Oh wow, lots of comments here... no wonder though - who doesn't like THAT washi tape ;)
    Thanks for the opportunity!!!

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  108. Oh I want one ! They're so beatifull. Love your blog )

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  109. They are so much fun! Thanks for showing us how you used them-such great inspiration.

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  110. Love all the ways you've been playing with Aimee's tape! Instant fun on a roll.

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  111. I can't live without my washi! And her designs look awesome.

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  112. you are so creative! i would love to win!

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  113. Love the awesome ideas. Beautiful and fun colors! Thank you so much for sharing!

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  114. I love, love, LOVE what you did with Aimee's tape. I want to be your neighbour :)

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  115. I love your creative idea for the cute washi tapes :)
    n.serene@gmail.com

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  116. Lori, I love what you've done with Aimee's adorable washi tape!

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  117. LOVE your ideas!!! Im no good at thinking of creative ways to use things...Thank God for people like you!!

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  118. love what you did w/the tapes! count me in too~

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  119. I like using the tape to create a banner! I never thought of using it that way.

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  120. I love washi tape!! I like to make handmade cards for all the holidays and I use it to decorate the envelopes. The designs are super cute.

    rebecca7@uga.edu

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  121. Aimee's tapes are so lovely. I love Secret Garden!

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  122. I always enjoy the things you make and show on your blog. You are a creative inspiration to me. Thank you so much!

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  123. What fun bright colors! I love how you used them! What an adorable shop Aimee has - thanks for introducing me to it! :)

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  124. They are soooo cute! I would love to win them. They make me happy!

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  125. How could you NOT smile when looking at these washi tapes!

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  126. Trying again to win one of your lovely giveaways. These tapes bring out the kindergartener in me!

    Diane

    artquiltsbydiane@gmail.com

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  127. Awesome ideas! Love the corkboard! Thanks for the opportunity!

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  128. You are so creative with different materials! I am so inspired!!

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  129. Love the new tapes! Great ideas for it's use too! :)

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  130. What fun! My mind is having fun with the possibilities.

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  131. What cute washi tapes! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  132. I'm kinda late in hearing about the washi tape blog hop/giveaway, but I am so impressed with Artsyville's tapes! They're so happy and bright. I can find many uses for the tape, if I should win:)

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  133. I love having fun with tape.
    Count me in!

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  134. Love your project and the washi tapes look like so much fun!

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