Thursday, July 23, 2009

Giveaway: Flapperdoodle Print

Ok, hang on to your seats people, I know you've seen the Flapperdoodle ladies around but if by some crazy chance you haven't, let me give you a little background.
A while ago, I had a guest feature on Design Lovely's Lovely Looks and at this time I mentioned my growing affinity for Flapperdoodle prints. Well, right after that feature, I received a little comment from the creator of these darling prints, Kate. Always having my reader's best interest in mind, I contacted her and after stumbling all over my words and proclaiming my love for her prints, Kate agreed to a special giveaway for Down and Out Chic readers. (You can thank me later). Kate is offering a special 11"x14" print (this size is not currently offered in her shop) for the winner's choice of illustration. You get to choose ANY print out of the Flapperdoodle shop! When you see the selection, I don't know how you'll choose. Seriously.
Here are a few pieces...there are so many more.
The Flapperdoodle characters are dramatic, feminine, cheeky, and silly. I want to be their friend.
Eloise frets about what to wear to Coney Island
Eloise and Ramona drinking lemonade
Eloise and Ramona, the flapper ballerinas
Eloise as Marilyn Monroe in The Seven Year Itch
To learn more about the characters Eloise, Ramona, Emma, and Clarissa, please check out Kate's Flapperdoodle blog.
One more thing- Kate was entered into a voting contest on Etsy for the "3 month old and under shop that shows the most promise." Please go vote for Kate and her fun characters. Seriously, it only takes a second...
So are you wondering how to enter? You can enter up to THREE times!
1) Check out the Flapperdoodle shop and tell me what you think. Do you have a favorite print? (1 entry)
2) Are you a follower of Down and Out Chic? If so, you automatically get a second entry but you have to leave a second comment and simply say, "I'm a follower!" (2nd entry)
3) Post this giveaway to your blog, Facebook, or Twitter and leave another comment telling me so. (3rd entry).

B and I are attending a wedding this weekend and then on Sunday we're going to Atlanta to see my brother and nephew for a few days! I'll be back to my normal routine next Wednesday but you should hear from me before then. I hope you have a wonderful weekend and good luck with the giveaway!
~Christina
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106 comments:

  1. Iva MessyJuly 23, 2009 at 11:59 PM

    O.M.G. ANOTHER amazing fabulous giveaway..you are sooooo good to us!!


    gahh no, I totally don't have a fav print. I just pick those girls are all so cute! I like Eloise, Ramona and Clarissa visit the beauty parlor, and the Flapper doodle stationery set,AND Ramona frets about what to wear this evening..and,and,and....its all just way to adorable...The vote one is just too fantastic as well!

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  2. Iva MessyJuly 24, 2009 at 12:01 AM

    oops ...I "THINK" not pick LOL .....

    AND

    I'm A FOLLOWER :) {ummm but like duh obviously} hehhehh

    have a great time at the wedding and spending time with your family!

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  3. ElizabethJuly 24, 2009 at 12:09 AM

    I love the new audrey hepburn in sabrina one!!!

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  4. ElizabethJuly 24, 2009 at 12:09 AM

    and girl you know i'm a follower!!!

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  5. Marie July 24, 2009 at 12:13 AM

    I should not be entering because I WON before, but these are too cute not to try. So there! And I am going to try AGAIN! Because I love that little tutu print and I have (almost) that hairstyle.

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  6. S and OJuly 24, 2009 at 12:24 AM

    I've tweeted this link and would love to win one of these adorable little prints:)

    Olivia

    http://twitter.com/OliviaOlivia13

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  7. S and OJuly 24, 2009 at 12:25 AM

    I am following your blog!

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  8. AnonymousJuly 24, 2009 at 12:28 AM

    These are wonderful! My favorite is "Eloise goes for a ride on her Vespa". I'm Italian, I love Italy, and I love Vespa's! What charming drawings.

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  9. AnonymousJuly 24, 2009 at 12:28 AM

    And I am a follower.

    <3 Gina

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  10. GabbyJuly 24, 2009 at 12:30 AM

    Ah looooveee these! I want the Eloise, Ramona and Clarisse dance the Charleston - it makes me think of my sister, mother and I. Too fabulous!

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  11. GabbyJuly 24, 2009 at 12:31 AM

    And I follow you like a stalker, but way less creepy. :)

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  12. S and OJuly 24, 2009 at 12:31 AM

    It's almost cruel forcing us to choose only ONE flapperdoodle! Goodness me, I want them ALL (lol) but after deep contemplation I've decided that my favorite print and the one I would love to win is "Eloise as Marilyn Monroe in The Seven Year Itch" YAY this is such a cool giveaway:)

    Olivia

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  13. Sixpence and A Blue MoonJuly 24, 2009 at 12:34 AM

    So cute! I love the VOTE print!

    Btw, the comment police have been out in full force today, I couldn't leave a comment here or on another blog earlier today. I had found an older post of yours I was trying to comment on, I'll have to see if I can find it now.

    xoxo

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  14. KristenJuly 24, 2009 at 12:41 AM

    How to pick just one?? These are FABULOUS! I think I like The Cat Takes Eloise for a Walk. Love it!

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  15. KristenJuly 24, 2009 at 12:41 AM

    I'm a follower... and so glad I am :)

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  16. Erin {House of Turquoise}July 24, 2009 at 12:44 AM

    LOVE these!!! I'm so grateful for the introduction. The ballerina one is my fav. So cute!!

    Thanks for commenting on House of Turquoise! I just started following your blog!

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  17. AnonymousJuly 24, 2009 at 1:13 AM

    I love these! So simple and fun! :)

    My favorite... http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27493848
    Ramona wears her new cloche hat

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  18. AnonymousJuly 24, 2009 at 1:13 AM

    I'm a follower! :)

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  19. AnonymousJuly 24, 2009 at 1:14 AM

    Tweeted too! www.twitter.com/plumstars

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  20. CoffeewithZoolyJuly 24, 2009 at 1:18 AM

    What a wonderful gift for your followers to have this giveaway. Its too hard to choose a favourite the whole of flapperdoodle is my favourite. But I can me doing a Ramona frets about what to wear this evening. - mini art print

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  21. CoffeewithZoolyJuly 24, 2009 at 1:19 AM

    I'm a lovely reader (well now I am that I found your blog - all thanks to flapperdoodle).

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  22. CoffeewithZoolyJuly 24, 2009 at 1:22 AM

    Just sent a tweet about it. &

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  23. Diana July 24, 2009 at 1:33 AM

    awesome! i'm actually doing a giveaway for her in a couple weeks, too! i won't enter this but i love the giveaway!

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  24. ######July 24, 2009 at 1:38 AM

    I love the one of her holding her dress down. so cute..i am a follower, and posted on twitter!

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  25. naphtali July 24, 2009 at 1:40 AM

    First of all, thank you for the introduction!! And, wow - after much consideration, I would choose Eloise flies a Kite. The pop of yellow is perfect. :)

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  26. Simply Mel {Reverie}July 24, 2009 at 1:44 AM

    Elois practices yoga is the cutest thing ever!

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  27. Simply Mel {Reverie}July 24, 2009 at 1:44 AM

    I'm a follower!

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  28. Rachel FollettJuly 24, 2009 at 3:48 AM

    I thought these looked familiar. That is so cool you got her to do a giveaway on your beautiful blog. My favorite is definitely Eloise time travels to 1963, but gets caught in the rain. So cute and I love the title and I love the rain. You know I am a follower. Number 24 to be exact. You have 463 followers! Maybe I should do one of these giveaways. :)

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  29. MarilynJuly 24, 2009 at 4:16 AM

    Such adorable prints. I would love the Ramona and Eloise on a bike.

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  30. RhianneJuly 24, 2009 at 5:30 AM

    Oh my, these are amazing!! Thanks for the great giveaway. I love Eloise time travels to 1963, but gets caught in the rain, as I always seem to get caught in the rain too!

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  31. RhianneJuly 24, 2009 at 5:31 AM

    I'm a follower

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  32. LenoreNeverM♡reJuly 24, 2009 at 6:02 AM

    So cute...is that girl old enough to vote?
    Happy Friday darling!

    ~xo*

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  33. throuthehazeJuly 24, 2009 at 6:28 AM

    I like the Ramona wears her new cloche hat print
    throuthehaze at gmail dot com

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  34. throuthehazeJuly 24, 2009 at 6:28 AM

    follower
    throuthehaze at gmail dot com

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  35. AnonymousJuly 24, 2009 at 8:55 AM

    How much do I love flapper doodle?? Let me count the ways...

    I drool over her shop and blog all the time. I love, love, love Eloise at Audrey in the Givenchy dress. I want that one.

    I link to her shop on my blog's sidebar: http://rhinestonesandtelephones.blogspot.com/

    Posted on Facebook & Twitter:

    http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=535191248&ref=profile

    http://twitter.com/girlfridayink

    rhinestonesandtelephones at yahoo dot com

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  36. heisschicJuly 24, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    LOVE the drinking lemonade print. adorable. would go rather well with my color scheme too... hmmm

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  37. heisschicJuly 24, 2009 at 9:10 AM

    oh and i'm a follower, duh.

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  38. heisschicJuly 24, 2009 at 9:10 AM

    AND i'm pimping this out in my sidebar.




    x3 bitches. ***fingers crossed***

    hopefully lightening strikes twice!

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  39. AnonymousJuly 24, 2009 at 9:41 AM

    these are too cute!!! I love the ballerina print...what a great giveaway. I'm def going to twitter about this :-)

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  40. kaitlynJuly 24, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    wow! what a great giveaway! i love all of them but there's just something about Eloise and Ramona dance the Charleston ... its so fun!!

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  41. jdavissquaredJuly 24, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    For some reason I'm drawn to this one: Eloise time travels to 1963, but gets caught in the rain.
    Awesome giveaway once again!

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  42. jdavissquaredJuly 24, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    I'm a follower!

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  43. kaitlynJuly 24, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    & of course i am a follower!

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  44. Jill GGJuly 24, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    It is WAY to difficult to choose one favorite... they are all so amazingly cute! I would say the Paris one, the balloons, or the ballerinas!

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  45. Jill GGJuly 24, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    I'm a follower too! oxo, Jill

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  46. Michelle MarieJuly 24, 2009 at 10:01 AM

    I'm absolutely crazy for flappers and the 20s!! Fantastic giveaway; my eyes are sparkling :)
    This is gearing me up for the new Sophie Kinsella Book, Twenties Girl!!! Eeek :)

    My fave pic (and it was hard to choose among them all) is "Ramona Wears her new Cloche Hat". Its sophisticated, sexy and so fun! I love the nonchalant look she has with the long ciggy. A touch of Hepburn! Brillz

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  47. Michelle MarieJuly 24, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    ~~ I'm a follower!! ~~

    xoxo
    MichCherie

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  48. Michelle MarieJuly 24, 2009 at 10:05 AM

    Now officially linked in my blog sidebar too!! xoxo

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  49. AnonymousJuly 24, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    I think I like the Eloise and Ramona play hide and seek print the most - but it's so hard to choose as they are all adorable!

    - Danielle

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  50. AnonymousJuly 24, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    2nd entry
    I'm a follower!
    - Danielle

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  51. GingerJuly 24, 2009 at 10:59 AM

    What a cute shop! I love the "Eloise as Audrey Hepburn in Funny Face" print;)

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  52. SwethaJuly 24, 2009 at 11:06 AM

    ha ha :) amazing and funny sketches!! the girls are so cute and are also with attitude!

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  53. stephanyJuly 24, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    I adore Ramona wears her new cloche!

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  54. stephanyJuly 24, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    I'm a follower!

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  55. stephanyJuly 24, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    and I just voted for flappedoodle!! such lovely work it is!

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  56. MagchunkJuly 24, 2009 at 12:51 PM

    Did you ever see the Q&A I did with Kate? http://www.magchunk.com/2009/06/08/artist-kate-gabrielle/ I love her work.

    My fave is "Eloise and Ramona prepare for a night on the town". It would be so cute in a dressing room or my walk-in closet :)

    Off to tweet for entry #2!

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  57. umamaJuly 24, 2009 at 1:05 PM

    You are spoiling us with your giveaways!!! I love these... especially the Vespa!! It reminds me of my travels!! but they are all so cute! womp womp!

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  58. christinaJuly 24, 2009 at 1:55 PM

    I'm seriously so excited about this giveaway, I may just pass out. Love, love, love flapperdoodle!!!

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  59. Nicole NewcombJuly 24, 2009 at 3:06 PM

    Hello I'm fairly new to your page, I am now a follower and I've just tweeted about this very neat contest. I think my favorite flapper doodle print is the one where the girls are attempting to hula hoop. I adore that one and Kate does such an amazing job!

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  60. AnonymousJuly 24, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    Just discovered your cute blog,
    and how lucky~ a giveaway!
    Picking a favorite flapperdoodle was easy:
    Eloise and Ramona play badminton.
    I need it.

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  61. PS~ErinJuly 24, 2009 at 4:00 PM

    How flippin' cute (as is your decription of how it came to be... thanks for going to bat for us :-)

    I love the "Decisions Decisions" print... I could see it hanging near a vanity or in my dream closet. I also love the hoola hooping one. So fun!

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  62. PS~ErinJuly 24, 2009 at 4:02 PM

    Tweeted:

    PS_Erinwin a flapperdoodle print here: http://tinyurl.com/mz96kq If I win, I think I'll choose the "decisions decisions" print. So flippin' cute!

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  63. PS~ErinJuly 24, 2009 at 4:02 PM

    Follower!!

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  64. OliviaJuly 24, 2009 at 4:14 PM

    I love the one of the girls eating eating neapolitan ice cream! Super!

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  65. UUJuly 24, 2009 at 4:39 PM

    cute cute cute!! love the style!

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  66. AlineJuly 24, 2009 at 4:47 PM

    ohmygosh, I'm so glad that you are showing me her...these are darling!!

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  67. kirstenJuly 24, 2009 at 5:35 PM

    there are so many good ones! i love the one where they are dancing, the yoga one and the one where they are eating cotton candy.

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  68. kirstenJuly 24, 2009 at 6:01 PM

    im a follower!!!

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  69. Laura @ EdenRoseJuly 24, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    Thank you so much for the really great comment on my blog christina, it really helped me out and means a lot that you took the time to help me! Oh,and i flippin love the flappers, i read you everyday without fail so of course i'm a dedicated follower! Much Love x

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  70. HilaryJuly 24, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    Those are so cute! I didn't get a chance to look at them all, but I love the ballerinas! I'm a follower, please enter me!

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  71. SamJuly 24, 2009 at 8:02 PM

    Sweeties!! I'm a follower - Ramona wears her new Cloche hat - that's my pick!!

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  72. Terence Towles CanoteJuly 24, 2009 at 9:23 PM

    Well, I've been a fan of Eloise and Ramona since Kate debuted them on Silents and Talkies. I guess it's for that reason that it's hard for me to pick a favourite. I would suppose if I had to, it would be Eloise on the Vespa (my faovurite era has always been Swinging London.

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  73. VanessaJuly 24, 2009 at 9:33 PM

    I love 'The flappers go to the moon.' Such a unique and cute theme!
    vkhuong[at]gmail[dot]com

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  74. .July 25, 2009 at 1:16 AM

    This is a fab giveaway. I can't pick a favorite!

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  75. alissaJuly 25, 2009 at 12:24 PM

    ooo count me in - these are so fun! it is hard to pick, but i love their facial expressions on the lemonade one. like lala dont we look fab here - but trying to look like they dont think they look fab (im rambling...)

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  76. rachaelgkingJuly 25, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    NO DOY I am a follower...

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  77. rachaelgkingJuly 25, 2009 at 1:00 PM

    And I love this one!

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  78. Collins @ Life. Mostly Sweet.July 25, 2009 at 2:58 PM

    oh i love them...they are so freaking cute!!!! i love may pole, swing set, dance the charleston and time travels. who am i kidding? i love them all!

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  79. Collins @ Life. Mostly Sweet.July 25, 2009 at 2:58 PM

    I am a follower!

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  80. Collins @ Life. Mostly Sweet.July 25, 2009 at 3:10 PM

    Just posted on my blog here...
    http://simplycm.blogspot.com/2009/07/giveaway-on-down-and-out-chic.html

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  81. AnonymousJuly 25, 2009 at 3:52 PM

    I'm not entering the comp, but I've never seen those prints before and OMG I love them! They're so adorably simple and quirky!

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  82. GabbiJuly 25, 2009 at 5:55 PM

    Great giveaway! Her illustrations are lovely, they fit right in with my love of flappers... my favorite is 'Eloise, Ramona and Clarissa dance the Charleston'. Incredibly cute.

    Hope you're having a great weekend...♥

    (ps. You have awards!)

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  83. Terence Towles CanoteJuly 25, 2009 at 11:16 PM

    I just blogged about it! http://mercurie.blogspot.com/2009/07/flappers-and-latest-from-cheap-trick.html

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  84. Laura TreveyJuly 26, 2009 at 7:13 AM

    I'm definitely a follower!!
    and I love the Marilyn :)

    Hope you had a great time at the wedding!!
    xo Laura

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  85. Sabine, La Marquise des angesJuly 26, 2009 at 5:24 PM

    What a wonderful giveaway ... I SO missed your blog my sweet christina ....I hope you had a greatime at the wedding !!!!

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  86. The Professional BridesmaidJuly 26, 2009 at 8:20 PM

    I love Flapperdoodle! So cute. Thanks for sharing. I love the Marilyn Monroe.

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  87. KeithJuly 26, 2009 at 11:41 PM

    Looks fantastic. I love the Life Is Like A Bowl one. Hope you had a nice weekend.

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  88. TessJuly 27, 2009 at 8:49 AM

    I love Eloise and romona eating cotton candy and drinking lemonade. too cute!

    I'm a follower. Love this blog!

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  89. TessJuly 27, 2009 at 8:49 AM

    I also just posted on facebook!

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  90. MarilynJuly 27, 2009 at 9:50 AM

    2nd entry--i'm a follower!

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  91. AnonymousJuly 27, 2009 at 11:30 AM

    1st entry

    My favorite is "Eloise and Ramona eating neapolitan ice cream" SO cute!

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  92. AnonymousJuly 27, 2009 at 11:30 AM

    2nd entry

    I'm a follower!!!

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  93. AnonymousJuly 27, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    3rd entry

    Posted to my blog http://bonitas-cosas.blogspot.com/ AND my twitter account.

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  94. LindsBJuly 27, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    I'm a follower and I LOVE the Eloise as Audrey Hepburn in Funny Face one- so cute!!

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  95. High Heels and Huntin' BootsJuly 27, 2009 at 12:46 PM

    So cute! I love "Unlike Eloise, Ramona has learned to hula hoop." These would be so cute to hang in a dressing room or bathroom.

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  96. High Heels and Huntin' BootsJuly 27, 2009 at 12:47 PM

    I am a follower.

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  97. Carma SezJuly 27, 2009 at 4:17 PM

    I like the rollerskating pic - cute!

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  98. Lacey BoltonJuly 27, 2009 at 7:19 PM

    I love Eloise and Ramona go to Paris and the one as Audrey Hepburn with the Green and Blue baloons. Too Cute!

    Lacey from Bolton Cellars

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  99. Lacey BoltonJuly 27, 2009 at 7:20 PM

    I am a follower! Yay for 2 entries!

    Lacey from Bolton Cellars

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  100. littletiaraJuly 27, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    oh wow, those are so cute, simple but gorgeous :) I really like the 'Eloise Jumps in a puddle' it looks so playful even with her 'flat' face, haha... and I love the colors (guess I'm a color maniac?) this is so fun! Thank you for hosting such a fun giveaway!

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  101. UnknownJuly 28, 2009 at 6:02 AM

    My fave has to be the one you also chose: "Eloise and Ramona drinking lemonade". I love the simplicity of the lines. It's so charming without being too twee. Christina, I'm a follower! And I'm twittered about it. Twitter name "ondressingup"

    xx

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  102. High Heels and Huntin' BootsJuly 28, 2009 at 9:52 AM

    I just posted this on my blog!

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  103. PaulinaJuly 28, 2009 at 3:52 PM

    I'm a a follower!

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  104. PaulinaJuly 28, 2009 at 3:57 PM

    PS: I really like Emma reading Sinclair's mainstreet. so cute. I love the roaring twenties. my friend just had a great gatsby costume b-day party and the invitations said "celebrate your roaring twenties in roaring style"

    these flapperdoodles would have made great decorations/giveaways for best costumes!!!!! hmmm.....such a good idea i may buy some and do it for my next birthday before i turn 30.

    ok, tmi. TMI

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  105. KellieJuly 28, 2009 at 10:19 PM

    I hope I'm not too late to enter this b/c these are great! I love them all but the one w/ the cocktail dresses is my favorite!

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  106. KellieJuly 28, 2009 at 10:19 PM

    And I'm a follower!

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