i'm sick … have been all week. i was just having a bummer of a day on tuesday … miserable and not feeling good. even took a nap while the little ones took their naps. so when the UPS dude pulled up about 4:00 … it made the day just a little better. 

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this is my goodies for winning the golden ticket back in october. all sort of idea books, album kits, and older KOTM's. i've been waiting patiently for these … for the most part anyways. lol! deneen got her golden ticket a few weeks after mine … and has had her goodies since the end of november. so i was kind of bummed that mine was taking so much longer. i have to thank vivian over at CK (and my good friend wendy at CK also) for looking into this and making sure they finally made their way to me.

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and you know i'm not trying to just show off my goodies, right? there is something in this for 2 of you. i had pretty much picked out what i wanted … but still had some credit left. so i ordered 2 of my favorite ideas books (that i already have) … and decided i would do a giveaway on my blog. i'm giving away the two books shown above … ali edwards "a designers eye for scrapbooking" and cathy zielske "clean and simple, the sequel".

just leave me a comment … any comment. and i'll pick 2 names friday evening. i'm mailing stuff on saturday morning … so would love to get these out to 2 of you lucky winners at the same time. good luck! edited to add: i usually don't do this, but for this giveaway i'm only going to ship to the US. so sorry to all my international readers. just can't do the extra shipping and forms right now.

comments closed. back in a bit with the winners!

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124 responses to “love my UPS dude . . .”

  1. jackie Avatar
    jackie

    so sorry you have been sick. what a haul. thanks for sharing. have a great day.

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  2. kiwimich Avatar
    kiwimich

    Go the UPS man! Getting goodies definitely would cheer me up too if I was feeling sick.
    Enjoy your new stash of inspiration!

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  3. cindy johnston Avatar
    cindy johnston

    Oooohhh…love all your awesome goodies and so sweet of you to share! thanks!! cindy

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  4. Holly Avatar
    Holly

    This is so sweet of you! I enjoy your blog and love how you put string around things on your layouts. Hope you feel better really soon. ” )

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  5. Deb Avatar
    Deb

    Sorry your sick, I hope you feel better soon. Thanks for the giveaway, you are so sweet. I would love to win one of the books. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  6. Erica Avatar
    Erica

    What fun goodies! I would love either! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  7. Cyndi Avatar

    Hope you are feeling better. I loved the Cathy Z book. I think I read it from cover to cover! First time I’ve ever read a scrapbook like that before (lol).

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  8. Kim j Avatar
    Kim j

    Sooo happy you finally received your goodies. BTW love out take wednesday.

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  9. Caryl Hope Avatar

    Hey, get well soon! Hope tomorrow you’re all better. 🙂

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  10. Shannon H. Avatar

    What great reading material! I hope you feel better soon!

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  11. Kate Hydorn Avatar
    Kate Hydorn

    I just got over a sinus infection, so I know how those yuckies feel!
    I’d love to win! Don’t have either book! Thanks for the chance!

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  12. Jennifer Avatar
    Jennifer

    These are fun! Thanks for the giveaway… you sent me direction a LONG time ago… They were so helpful… thank you!

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  13. girlsmiths Avatar
    girlsmiths

    Sorry to hear you’ve been sick, but at least you’ve got some fun stuff to read. I’ve successfully been dodging the bug, but it caught up with me this week. Thankfully, it hasn’t gotten too bad. Just a slight fever, runny nose, and really grumpy!

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  14. sasha farina Avatar

    what a haul eh? I’m sure people will understand why you need to limit to US only! those books are heavy!!
    Sorry you’ve been down laura.. hugs get well soon 🙂

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  15. Victoria S. Avatar
    Victoria S.

    How nice of you to think of others when you don’t feel well
    thanks for the chance at the books!!!
    I bought some THickers the other day and thought of your blog about your trip to Utah where you got them for $1.00 and i was wishing i could get them for a $1.00 LOL they were 30% off so that is pretty good.

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  16. pegg Avatar
    pegg

    Oh what a fun day for you to get all your goodies! I would love a chance to win 1 of the books – it would be a great way to learn to scrap – I have some kits, just need to start making pages!

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  17. Lisa Avatar

    Glad the Man in Brown could make you feel better! My only complaint about my UPS man is that he just drops off the package and leaves. Doesn’t even ring the doorbell. I have to rely on the dog to tell me when he’s here. LOL.
    Anyway, thanks for the generous blog candy opportunity. I hope I win!

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  18. Sara Rossi Avatar

    You must be in Heaven with all the goodies!! Lucky you! A good mail day is a HAPPY day in my book! I’ve wanted that CZ book for awhile but you don’t have to include me in the drawing (seriously). Great way to “pay it forward”!!

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  19. alisa Avatar
    alisa

    Thanks Laura, I’d love one of these books. Lucky you, that’s some great loot. I’m feeling lucky too. Heehee. -Alisa

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  20. Jessica Larsen Avatar
    Jessica Larsen

    Thanks for sharing!! That’s quite the loot ya got there!

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  21. Tracy Avatar

    Fun idea! Both books look great. 🙂

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  22. Shaunte Avatar
    Shaunte

    I have actually almost bought clean and simple the sequel a couple of times…
    I am still curious about it.
    Glad your box came!
    Put off that housework, and curl up with a book!

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  23. Jessica Avatar

    Awesome! Thank you for being so generous 🙂
    That is just an awesome prize package. Good for you 🙂
    I love getting things in the mail. I’ve got to control myself, though. Can’t afford to just buy things so I can enjoy receiving them!

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  24. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    I could always use some inspiration :)BTW, I don’t think I’ve ever posted a comment on your blog before…just lurking 🙂 But I read your blog just about every day and have it linked on my blog 🙂

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  25. Christy Avatar
    Christy

    Hope you get feeling better soon!
    You are inspiration to me. I check you blog often. Thank for giving us a chance to win this great books.

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  26. Libby Avatar

    I’d love to win either of these books. I’m in Australia but have a US post box (so it would only be domestic shipping).
    Libby

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  27. Kasey T Avatar
    Kasey T

    Hi Laura,
    I’m a fairly new fan of your blog. You do a great job. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
    ~Kasey

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  28. Angie Parks Avatar
    Angie Parks

    sorry to hear your sick. hope you feel better. how fun enjoy ur new things.

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  29. Kathy Avatar
    Kathy

    I LOVE idea books. I am always looking for new ideas for my layouts and cards. Your blog is always helpful. And you are always willing to share. Thanks. Kathy

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  30. Cathy K. Avatar
    Cathy K.

    Enjoy your goodies, very sweet of you to do a giveaway. Feel better!

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  31. Sandy Avatar
    Sandy

    Laura, I read Ali’s and Cathy’s blogs everyday (as well as yours)and would love to have one of their books.

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  32. Monica G Avatar
    Monica G

    Pick me, pick me!I so love a giveaway!
    I found your blog from the MM one and have been following you for about 2 months now. It is a fun way to start my day seeing what you have been doing!

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  33. Nancy C Avatar
    Nancy C

    Thank you for the chance to win! So generous of you – hope you are feeling better soon!

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  34. Heather Ruwe Avatar

    I hope you feel better soon and I am glad you received your package. Thanks for the awesome give-away! 🙂

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  35. becky peterson Avatar
    becky peterson

    i love the stuff you create for making memories and that got me to curious to check out your blog and do it quite often because its fun to see the ideas and see a small glimpse of your life.

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  36. becky peterson Avatar
    becky peterson

    i love the stuff you create for making memories and it got me curious to check out your blog and i do it quite often because i love your ideas and love seeing a small glimpse of your life.
    Becky

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  37. Cherri Engle Avatar

    I sure hope you are feeling better. Thanks for the give-a-way opportunities. Have an awesome weekend.

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  38. Peggy-Sue Avatar

    Why am I not a citizen of the US so that I could win one:)
    And so that I could come by and you could teach me some of your techiques.
    Hope you’re doing well?
    Hugs from DK
    P.s If I would win I could pay for the shipping LOL
    Have a nice weekend Laura

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  39. wendy Avatar

    Look at all the scrappy goodness!!
    I can’t wait to see your creations.
    How sweet of you to share the love with your humble readers. Who doesn’t love these two incredible women!
    Thanks Again and Happy Friday!

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  40. ShellyJ Avatar

    how cool of you to share. i still can’t believe how lucky your are for the golden tickets!!! congrats on your stash!

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  41. Patricia Manley Avatar
    Patricia Manley

    Laura, so sorry you aren’t feeling well, I can see how the goodies make your day just a little better. Don’t you just love it when the brown truck stops in front of your house? You got some great prizes there, and how awesome are you for sharing?
    Trisha
    Ps: Love visiting your blog, your LOs rock!

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  42. Kelsy Propp Avatar
    Kelsy Propp

    Wow…that is so sweet for sharing…congrats on you win!

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  43. Lysa Avatar

    What a great giveaway- you can never have enough idea books right?
    Hope you are feeling better!

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  44. Lori Avatar
    Lori

    I love your website and would love to have the book!

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  45. ANA ROAT Avatar
    ANA ROAT

    Hi Laura-
    I’d love to win either book, but better yet would be a layout book by YOU!
    Thanks and get some rest kiddo!
    ana

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  46. Stacy Avatar

    hope you feel better soon. Maybe if I get a new book I’ll feel more inspired to find the time to scrapbook again. 🙂 Thanks for the opportunity.

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  47. Kim Rose Avatar

    Oh.. I need to be inspired! YUMMY!
    So happy to know you have a love/hate relationship with UPS as well. LOVE them when the arrive on time with goodies! Thanks for sharing!

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  48. Karina Avatar
    Karina

    Laura,
    I hope you fill better soon!!! I don’t have any of those books. I like both, but especially the ” Clean and Simple” one!!!
    Again, thanks so much for your posts and your wonderful blog, I read it daily, and it’s an inspiration for me!!
    Have a wonderful weekend,
    Karina

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  49. Nancy L. Avatar
    Nancy L.

    Hope you are feeling better! Love checking out your blog and hoping I can get picked! I would love one of those cool books!! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  50. Kaye Avatar
    Kaye

    How nice to do a giveaway!!! Love both those designers. Feel better.

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