Workshop Giveaway: Hello Story with Ali Edwards

by Jennifer Wilson | Sponsors & Giveaways | 119 comments

I‘m so excited to be able to offer a spot in Hello Story, a 4Experts class at Big Picture Classes, with one my favorite storytellers Ali Edwards.

About the Class

What’s your story? This summer, say hello to a dozen strategies for sharing more of your words, and yourself, on your scrapbook pages.

In her new 12-week workshop, Hello Story, Ali Edwards will introduce you to 12 storytelling techniques—never-before-seen in her prior journaling workshops—that will bring creativity and clarity to both your writing and your page designs. Every week, you get to sit over Ali’s shoulder and watch her transform her story ideas into timeless, authentic, story-rich scrapbook pages.

Through dozens of in-depth videos that cover storytelling and design ideas as well as 36+ exclusive layout examples from Ali (12″ x 12″ and 8 1/2″ x 11″ layouts, plus Project Life inserts), this 4Experts class will inspire you to take action and give you the tools you need to tell your own stories with confidence.

Are you ready to discover (or rediscover) the fun that comes from the interplay of design and words? By the end of class, you may even enjoy the writing process just as much as you love taking photos and playing with paint and paper!

How to Enter

To enter this giveaway, please leave a comment below with your location by 11:59pm CDT on Wednesday, June 12, 2013. One will will be selected to receive a free seat in Hello Story.

Disclosure: When you register for this class through the affiliate links in this post, a small portion of your registration fee financially supports Simple Scrapper. I was provided a seat in Hello Story in exchange for hosting this giveaway opportunity.

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119 Comments

LauraZM on June 11, 2013 at 5:32 am

Thanks for the chance to win. I am in Athens, Ohio. A rural college town in the southeastern part of the state.
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Sharmon on June 11, 2013 at 6:03 am

Hi, I’m Sharmon Savoie from a little town in Texas called Beaumont. Thanks so much for a chance to win!!
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Irene on June 11, 2013 at 6:10 am

I am so ready to take my seat in this fabulous class. I live just north of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Thank you for offering this wonderful opportunity.
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Jen on June 11, 2013 at 6:17 am

This sounds awesome! Thanks for the chance 🙂
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Peggy M on June 11, 2013 at 6:19 am

Wow. I’ve been debating taking this class & would live to win a spot. I’m in beautiful southeastern Wisconsin.
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GinnyRit on June 11, 2013 at 6:20 am

I’ve been hemming and hawing about signing up for this! Thank you for the opportunity to win!
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Jana c on June 11, 2013 at 6:28 am

This going to be a great class, Ali is great teacher. Thanks for the chance.
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Cate on June 11, 2013 at 6:39 am

I’m in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, excited for new ways to tell a story!
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Katherine McKamey on June 11, 2013 at 6:42 am

I’m so excited for this awesome chance! I’m in Portland, TX -just across the Harbor Bridge from (and north of) Corpus Christi.
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Margareta on June 11, 2013 at 6:48 am

I’m in Stockholm, Sweden. I would love a seat in Ali’s class. Thank you for the chance to win. 🙂
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Heather on June 11, 2013 at 6:48 am

Love Ali’s classes! Thanks for the opportunity to win. I am from Oakville, Ontario, Canada.
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Ellen on June 11, 2013 at 6:59 am

I LOVE Ali Edwards’ classes. She is such a good and inspiring teacher. Thank you for offering us this opportunity.
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Christy S. (@PaperScientist) on June 11, 2013 at 7:08 am

I am Christy from Nassau, Bahamas. Thank you for the chance to win a spot in the class.
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Marina on June 11, 2013 at 7:12 am

Hi, I live in Kingston upon Thames, England. Excited about this amazing opportunity! Thank you for the chance. xxx
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Marjorie on June 11, 2013 at 7:15 am

I would love to win a seat in Ali Edwards’ class. I have the hardest time with journaling. Thank you for the opportunity!
(I’m from St Paul, France)
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Lisa H on June 11, 2013 at 7:16 am

I love to scrapbook my downfall is the journaling. I’ve always admired Ali’s technique. Thanks for the chance to win a spot in this class.
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Cathy Peper on June 11, 2013 at 7:16 am

I would like to win a spot in this class. I live in the St. Louis, MO area.
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Marcy F. on June 11, 2013 at 7:32 am

I live in Spotsylvania, VA and would love to win a seat in the class.
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Sandi on June 11, 2013 at 7:36 am

I would very much love to join this class! I am from Western Massachusetts. Thank you for the chance to win.
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Libby Wiers on June 11, 2013 at 7:38 am

I’m from Saint Albans, Maine – very small, rural central Maine town. I’m good with pictures, not so good with telling the story. Thanks for the chance to win this class.
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Kris on June 11, 2013 at 7:38 am

This looks like such an amazing class from AE! Would love to win it. I am in Buford, GA. Thanks for the chance!
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Mary on June 11, 2013 at 7:54 am

My pages are photos with just a few words, and I am trying to expand my storytelling, so this course looks like the ideal opportunity. Thanks for the chance to win (Dayton, OH). My son goes to school in Athens, Laura ZM, and played football there!
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Linda Rae on June 11, 2013 at 7:56 am

Always love Ali’s projects. Would love to win a seat for this event. I live in Bloomington, MN.
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Paula on June 11, 2013 at 7:59 am

Can’t help but love just about anything Ali Edwards creates! I loved her Storyology class and it would be so awesome to win a spot in Hello Story.
Thanks for the chance to win!
Paula, the Netherlands
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Stacia on June 11, 2013 at 8:08 am

Thanks for the opportunity to win! I’ve loved all of Ali’s classes.
I’m in Orlando, FL.
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Dawn M. on June 11, 2013 at 8:21 am

Thanks so much for the chance to win! I would so love to take this and it just isn’t in the budget. I’m Dawn from LaCrosse, Wisconsin.
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Noël on June 11, 2013 at 8:39 am

I live in Cherry Hill, NJ. Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
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Patti on June 11, 2013 at 8:59 am

This looks like an amazing class! I currently live in Aberdeen NJ, soon to be moving to Georgia!
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Eileen on June 11, 2013 at 8:59 am

Hi, I live in Enterprise, Oregon nestled at the foot of the Wallowa Mountains. Would love to win.
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Mel H on June 11, 2013 at 9:09 am

I would love to win….best wishes from Hot Hot Hot Hutchinson KS.
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Lisa Lyons on June 11, 2013 at 9:19 am

Konnichiwa!! Hello from the Tokyo, Japan suburb of Yamato-shi.
This class sounds like a wonderful way to spend my first summer/fall as an “empty nester.”
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Becca on June 11, 2013 at 9:25 am

Greetings from the Lone Star State! Texas heat makes this a great season for story telling and scrapbooking! 100 degrees is the forcast for today!
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Gail A on June 11, 2013 at 9:52 am

Wow! What a great giveaway! I’m in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
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Deb M on June 11, 2013 at 10:01 am

I’m in SoCal. Thanks for the chance! 🙂
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Candice S. in Colorado on June 11, 2013 at 10:19 am

I have to say….this would really rock my world! I would LOVE to take this class!!! I need to do something like this, I never seem to “tell my story”….or “Our story…” I journal, I guess…if you want to call it that (haha), but I really could use a class to get me pointed in a better direction!

Thanks for this amazing opportunity!

Regards,
Candi in Colorado
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KellyRae on June 11, 2013 at 10:33 am

Ali’s classes are fabulous – thanks for a chance to win a seat. I live in a little rural town halfway between Tucson and Phoenix, Arizona.
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Kristan W. on June 11, 2013 at 10:46 am

Looks like a great class!
Richmond, Va
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Maria on June 11, 2013 at 10:59 am

I am Maria, from Greece, living in Munich, Germany. Thank you for this giveaway, and have a nice day!
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Linda on June 11, 2013 at 11:12 am

Awesome! I’m from Puerto Rico.

Thanks For the giveaway! 🙂
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Dawn N on June 11, 2013 at 11:16 am

I am Dawn from Pittsburgh, PA. What terrific giveaway! – I love Ali’s classes, she is amazing!
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Bethany Rielage on June 11, 2013 at 11:20 am

This class sounds awesome! I would love to win a free seat! Thanks!
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Bethany Rielage on June 11, 2013 at 11:21 am

Sorry – forgot to leave my location. I live in Anderson, Indiana.
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Nicky H on June 11, 2013 at 11:21 am

My name is Nicky & I live (temporarily, I hope) in Las Vegas. I love Ali and her classes!
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Theresa Merkling on June 11, 2013 at 11:29 am

Ali Edwards is one of my fav scrappers. would love to win… from VA Beach VA
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Sandy S on June 11, 2013 at 11:41 am

I live in a fertile valley on the central coast of California, 9 miles inland from the Pacific – the largest city in Santa Barbara county and you could fit 38 of my city in Los Angeles 🙂 Our city is named Santa Maria and is famous for its wine industry and Santa Maria Style barbecue. I am wordy so a class on how to direct that into better journaling would be a delight. Thanks for the chance!
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Kelly Sroka on June 11, 2013 at 11:45 am

Ooooh–great giveaway! I would love to win this class. –Madison, NC
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Jan G. on June 11, 2013 at 11:47 am

Thank you so much for this opportunity! I’m always at a loss for “words” on my pages!
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Cyndy R on June 11, 2013 at 11:55 am

Thanks for the great giveaway! I am in Arnprior, ON, Canada.
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Joy on June 11, 2013 at 12:09 pm

I live in Witney, Oxfordshire, UK. A very lovely part of the world. I would love to win a chance to be in this class.
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Kate Duvall on June 11, 2013 at 12:10 pm

Can’t wait for this class! I’m in Manassas, VA.
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KarYn A. on June 11, 2013 at 12:13 pm

KarYn Allen, Kaysville, Utah

Would love to take Ali’s class. Thanks for the opportunity
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Cathy Mischuck on June 11, 2013 at 12:36 pm

How fun would this be? I love AE’s approach to scrapbooking! Thank you for the opportunity to win a seat in this class!

Cathy
Casselberry (Orlando area) FL
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Rebecca on June 11, 2013 at 12:38 pm

This would be a wonderful birthday present. Thanks for the opportunity!!
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Elisabeth on June 11, 2013 at 1:12 pm

Yeah…I love Ali!!! Thanks for the opportunity to win:)
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Elizabeth A on June 11, 2013 at 1:43 pm

Maryland, USA
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Cathy H. on June 11, 2013 at 1:45 pm

Cathy H. from Arkansas, US
This class sounds fantastic!
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Danielle on June 11, 2013 at 1:53 pm

Keeping my fingers crossed. Thx!
Newark, OH
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abbeyviolet on June 11, 2013 at 1:55 pm

This class sounds so lovely. I am in Edmond, OK.
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Terri on June 11, 2013 at 1:57 pm

I live in the mountains of SW Virginia – many stories in these hills here! I’d love to tell them with Ali’s class. Thanks for the giveaway!
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Sarah H on June 11, 2013 at 2:13 pm

Hi! I’m in South Hadley, Massachusetts the home of Mount Holyoke College (Founded in 1837 as the first Woman’s College in the US)
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Kacy V on June 11, 2013 at 2:21 pm

I’m in hot and sunny Phoenix, AZ. This class looks great – would love to win a spot!
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Laurie on June 11, 2013 at 2:38 pm

I live on a farm in central Alberta, Canada. I’ve been debating on taking this class back and forth, winning a seat would be a wonderful end to the debate! Thanks for the chance!
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linda on June 11, 2013 at 2:43 pm

thanks for the chance, sounds like a very cool class!
with love from Italy
linda
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Erin on June 11, 2013 at 2:51 pm

I find that I get the photos and the dates down, but the stories, or the real stories, not just the part that I remember is what is lacking. I think this class will help me remember the stories, tell it well, and get it on the actual page. I am in Manhattan Beach, California
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Vivianna on June 11, 2013 at 2:56 pm

I have been really wanting to sign up for this class! I am vivianna and I live on a little island in the bay area. Thanks for the chance.
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Kay on June 11, 2013 at 3:18 pm

Hi, I’m Kay from Iowa City, IA – just a little west of you, Jennifer!
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Janel on June 11, 2013 at 3:24 pm

How exciting! I would love to win a spot in Ali’s class! I live near Detroit, MI.
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Janine Rudolph on June 11, 2013 at 3:35 pm

Hi, Janine here. Living just 11 minutes south of Walt Disney World! Looks like a fun way to spend a steamy Florida summer!
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SusanB on June 11, 2013 at 3:50 pm

Looks like such a great class ~ would love to be the winner! I’m from central Connecticut.
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Tracy L on June 11, 2013 at 3:56 pm

KiaOra from New Zealand, thank you for the opportunity, this may be the kick I need to get back into my storykeeping.
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Julia C on June 11, 2013 at 4:01 pm

Thanks for this amazing giveaway. Ali’s classes are all chock-full of good stuff! I live in Sydney, Australia.
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Claire T on June 11, 2013 at 4:08 pm

I am Claire in sunny Singapore and I would love a chance to take Ali’s class. It looks right up my street.
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Jennifer K on June 11, 2013 at 4:09 pm

I sooo want to take this class! It sounds fabulous. Thanks for hosting the giveaway! (I’m in Prescott AZ)
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Sarah on June 11, 2013 at 4:21 pm

I so want to be a part of this class!
Thanks for the opportunity.

Sarah
Tulsa, OK
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Carol Eason on June 11, 2013 at 4:39 pm

Everytime I hear Ali Edwards on Paperclipping Roundtable (a fun group of scrappers who discuss our fantastic hobby from all sides)
I can so identify with her. Cheers from Vancouver Island, Canada
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Mary LaFountain on June 11, 2013 at 4:45 pm

This sounds like a great class. Thanks for the opportunity to win a free ticket. I live in sunny Lakeside (San Diego), California. It’s great to be a part of your scrap-booking family. Hugs.
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Karen C on June 11, 2013 at 5:55 pm

It sounds like a great class! Thanks for the chance to win! I’m in a Virginia suburb of Washington, DC.
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Joyce Doenges on June 11, 2013 at 6:15 pm

Thanks for the give-away! I am in Voorhees, NJ.
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Julie on June 11, 2013 at 6:17 pm

Great contest! Round Lake, IL
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mmikes on June 11, 2013 at 6:19 pm

Thanks for the chance. I am in the suburbs of Chicago, IL
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Diane (diney) on June 11, 2013 at 6:43 pm

HI…Thanks for the opportunity to win! I live in Layton, Utah. It looks like KarYn is almost in my backyard.
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Cheryl on June 11, 2013 at 7:09 pm

I live in Perth, Western Australia. Thank you for the opportunity to win a seat in Ali’s class.
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Melissa on June 11, 2013 at 7:22 pm

Hello from the heartland… Omaha, Nebraska. WOW, the class looks awesome! 🙂
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Kathy A. on June 11, 2013 at 7:28 pm

I’m Kathy from Sparks, Nevada. Thanks so much for a chance to win this wonderful prize!
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Alissa W on June 11, 2013 at 7:42 pm

Alissa in Illinois – Yes Please! July is my birthday month and winning would be an awesome present.
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CrimsonCrow on June 11, 2013 at 7:48 pm

My location, position, place, situation, site, scene, setting, spot, locale, whereabouts, area, environment is where Moose reign, Maine Coon Cats come from, Chickadees chatter in White Pines and the brisk scent of Wintergreen leaves one invigorated. And we all have Moxie!
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Lori B on June 11, 2013 at 7:49 pm

How cool would this be?!?!?!? I’m doing the Come Away with Me right now, headed to Alaska Thursday! I live in Madison, AL, and would LOVE to be in this class!!!!
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Kathleen Loughran on June 11, 2013 at 8:06 pm

I’m all signed up. I can’t wait!
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Audra on June 11, 2013 at 8:31 pm

Thanks for the chance! I am really wanting to take this class it looks amazing! I am located in NY state. Thanks again!
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justasiam on June 11, 2013 at 8:42 pm

Hello, I am Bernice, from a small town near Medicine Hat, Alberta (Canada) right in the middle of the prairies!
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Jean Rood on June 11, 2013 at 8:49 pm

I am in Fairfax VA and would absolutely love to take this class. I have been drooling over it, looking at Stacy’s video, and debating for a month now. Please let it be me!
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Sue on June 11, 2013 at 9:30 pm

Awesome! I am in Manassas VA. (But I think you knew that :-))
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Brenda on June 11, 2013 at 9:47 pm

All the sneaks on this class sound amazing! Can’t wait!

Brenda
Simi Valley, Ca
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Laura Kaplan on June 11, 2013 at 10:33 pm

Ali is my idol in scrapping and I’ve been seriously considering this class, but for the price. This seems like the perfect opportunity! Thanks so much for the giveaway!

Laura
Suburban Chicago, IL
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Amy M. on June 11, 2013 at 10:44 pm

Thank you so much for the chance! I am so excited about this class!

Amy (Reston, VA)
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dianne on June 11, 2013 at 10:56 pm

Thanks for the chance to win. Dianne, Corvallis, OR
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Juliann on June 11, 2013 at 11:20 pm

Thanks for the chance to take another AE class
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KTnestingspot on June 11, 2013 at 11:28 pm

I’m Katie from Michigan, thanks!
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Nicole Mann on June 12, 2013 at 12:01 am

Would love to take this class! What a great giveaway!
Nicole from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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Kate Anne on June 12, 2013 at 12:46 am

Thanks for the chance to win! I’m in currently wet and cold Brisbane, Australia.
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Dulcinea Silva on June 12, 2013 at 3:36 am

I would love to do this class! Thanks for the chance to win a spot! I am Dulce from Portugal! 🙂
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Miranda on June 12, 2013 at 4:45 am

I can so use this class, I would love to know a bit more about creative storytelling and I love Ali’s classes!!
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Juliana on June 12, 2013 at 4:46 am

I would LOVE to take this class. I’m in Michigan. 🙂
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Margot/NZ on June 12, 2013 at 5:19 am

I’m from Freetown, New Zealand. I admire Ali Edwards and her work, and would love to win the place in her class – thanks for the chance!
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Lisa H on June 12, 2013 at 5:49 am

Thanks for the chance to win. I’m in Marl in Germany. Ali’s classes are always awesome – what a great giveaway.
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Laura C. on June 12, 2013 at 8:00 am

This class looks fabulous!! Thanks so much for the chance to win a spot!!
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- Laura C. on June 12, 2013 at 8:02 am
  
  Oops, forgot to put my location! I’m in Anderson, Indiana 🙂
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Sammie on June 12, 2013 at 9:13 am

Thanks for the chance to win a spot in this class! I live in beautiful Wyoming!
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Samantha L on June 12, 2013 at 11:59 am

Thanks for the chance to win. I’m in Wisconsin.
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Karen d. on June 12, 2013 at 1:14 pm

Would love to take this class!
I live in the Richmond, VA area.
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Linda on June 12, 2013 at 6:54 pm

LOVE Ali and her classes! thanks for the wonderful giveaway 🙂 Linda, Chicago, IL
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Trena on June 12, 2013 at 7:44 pm

Wow! The class looks great. Thank you for the chance to win. I am in Australia.
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Melanie S. on June 12, 2013 at 9:48 pm

Ali’s new workshop looks great. Thanks for the opportunity to win it!
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- Melanie S. on June 12, 2013 at 9:52 pm
  
  I live in Rochester, MN.
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Ashley Thomas on June 12, 2013 at 9:51 pm

Greetings from Chesapeake, VA!!! This class is out of my price range right now, so I’m excited for the chance to win. Thanks so much!
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J3SS1C4 on June 13, 2013 at 1:49 am

Thank you for the chance to win! I love Ali’s classes and want to do this so much, but can’t afford it at this point.

Jessica, Sydney, Australia
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LINDAHAZ on June 13, 2013 at 6:57 pm

Would love to add more Clarity to my Writing!
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Kathy Weeks on June 13, 2013 at 7:45 pm

I would love to win! Thank you for the chance!!
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Lisa Floyd on June 24, 2013 at 2:18 pm

Would love to win a seat in this class! Huntsville, AL
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