Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Photo Editing 101 Class Giveaway!

I want to thank everyone for sharing their experiences and stories w/their newborn.
It really means alot
&
helps alot.
I do have a bouncer that I have been taking her in the bathroom with me to shower and that has worked wonders!
She loves that thing!
Thanks Sherri!
I have her swing in the living room and today was her first day that after a feeding, she just laid in her swing contently while I worked on the laptop on the couch.

We have Arm's Reach Cosleeper that is next to the bed that we tried last nite. It worked for maybe an hour, then she wailed...
No dirty diaper...
Not time to nurse...
As soon as I cradled her in my arms, she was silent and asleep.
Today, she has napped twice swaddled and in her cosleeper.
She loves her hands by her face so I haven't had the heart to swaddle her completely.
We swaddle her from the armpits down, nice and tight.
Going to keep on the swaddling thing.

Day 1 & Day 2 have gone great so far.
GranniePop & Uncle Jonathan came to visit and hold her for a bit. She was nice and alert for them.
My friend is bringing us dinner and coming to meet her shortly.
Daddy will be home in a few hours.
I might try to take a nap w/her later.
I have eaten, showered, eaten some more, worked, and held my baby girl, oh and take care of 2 crazy pups.
It's been a good day!

Now to the Photo Editing Class over at SIS!
SIS_PHOTOEDIT


I am teaching this class w/the spunky Kayla Aimee Terrell and it's going to be a blast!
Tell me more: You can have magazine worthy photos even without the use of a fancy camera. You really can! That perfect skin and colors that pop? Those really cool photos that look vintage? It's all in the editing of the pictures! This 5 day class is complete with screen capture video so that you can follow along as we navigate the basics of photo editing. The course includes lessons on brightness, contrast, sizing, black and white conversions and creating color washes with and without the use of actions. You'll learn to give your photos an extra pop with bright color washes, cross processing, textures and more! We'll even teach you a few airbrushing secrets, like how to slim certain areas or um, enhance certain areas. Plus, the class comes with a bonus cross processing action created just for you by Ulmer Studios!
Class begins Monday, March 30! Class access will be emailed to students 24 hours prior to the start of class. This class is suitable for Photoshop Elements and higher. If you do not currently have Photoshop, you can download a free trial to use for the class at www.adobe.com

So... Now for the giveaway!
SIS is letting me give away a spot!
So...
Just leave me a comment
&
Ill do that random number generator thing and choose a winner tomorrow!
Cut off is tomorrow at 2pm (central time)
xo

114 comments:

  1. count me in!!! i'd LOVE to learn from you. :D
    thanks for the opportunity!

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  2. How awesome! Thanks for the opportunity!

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  3. How awesome! Thanks for the opportunity!

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  4. oh my word! I'd LOVE to be a part of your class!!!
    Just got a new SLR and would enjoy playing w/new pics & processing!
    So glad to hear Josie is doing well..she's so lovely! ;)
    xoxo
    Sarah

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  5. oh please oh please be me!!!!! i love anything related to Amber or KA...put the two together....WOWZA! : )

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  6. I would love to learn this stuff! I so need to start doing it!

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  7. I would LOOOVE to learn photo editing tips!!! I always worry that they look different printed than on my computer!!!

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  8. Nikki9:29 AM

    Wow That sounds awesome! Thanks for the opportunity

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  9. Oh, I'd love to win, and thanks for the tip for the free download...that helps a lot!! Congrats on your new little one!

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  10. So happy to hear that you are Josie are finding your way together :) How fun that class would be!

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  11. Jessica F9:35 AM

    WOW! I would be trilled to take this class! I want my pictures to look like yours!!

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  12. angela s.9:37 AM

    cool, i'd love to win, gotta put my name in the pot!

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  13. Toni Mc9:45 AM

    Oh My Goodness ,,, would I ever love to do photo editing!!!! I'm crossing my fingers!!!!

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  14. Oooo, I'd LOVE a spot in that class! I'm hoping to get PS Elements soon... just gotta find a good deal! :)

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  15. Hey Amber! First of all... Josie is absolutely precious and keep up the swadling. Brock (my son) loved it too but he always had to have his hands up by his face as well. Sounds like you are managing just fine!
    And about the photo editing class... that would be a wonderful experience for me. I minored in photography but never got a full training on editing which is what I'm really interested in. I love the work you and Josh do and the opportunity to learn from you would be priceless. I hope I get that opportunity!
    Take care,
    ~B

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  16. I'd love in on this.
    Thanks for the pics of your little girl. She's so pretty.

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  17. Glad you're doing better! One day at a time, right? :)
    I'd love to be in the class!

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  18. Glad you're doing better! One day at a time, right? :)
    I'd love to be in the class!

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  19. Please pick me and teach me your mad photoshop skilz. I so want to learn them!!!!

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  20. Nadine10:18 AM

    I love ot be a part of your class...
    I am happy you, Josh and the fur babys are finding your way with the new bundle of joy.

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  21. I would love to win this!!!!Your baby is sooo precious!

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  22. I REALLY need this class :-) So happy you are getting into a routine with your sweet little girl.

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  23. Steven10:30 AM

    Reading your blog reminded me of when our Paisley was a newborn. I miss her being so small :) I'd love to have a chance to learn some more about Photoshop.

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  24. Holy comments batman! I'm happy your cute baby and you are adapting to life together so well. It was hard when we had out baby 18 months ago, but luckily my husband worked from home, so he helped out a bunch.
    I would say "pick me pick me" but there's no point. ;)
    But pick me anyway!
    <3katie

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  25. Lashonda10:43 AM

    Sounds exciting...hope I win.

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  26. aimee c.10:51 AM

    sounds like a fun class! thanks for the chance. :)

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  27. I'd love to learn how to accomplish this without the hassle of researching it on my own. Definitely can find a good use for it with a baby due in 3 weeks.
    Taryn

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  28. Julie, momto710:54 AM

    thanks so much for a chance to win! My 15 year old daughter would LOVE to take this class!

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  29. Julie, momto710:54 AM

    thanks so much for a chance to win! My 15 year old daughter would LOVE to take this class!

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  30. Julie, momto710:55 AM

    thanks so much for a chance to win! My 15 year old daughter would LOVE to take this class!

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  31. i want to take your class!

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  32. Synetha10:57 AM

    I would love to join your class, pick me!! :)

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  33. Julie, momto710:58 AM

    thanks so much for a chance to win! My 15 year old daughter would LOVE to take this class!

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  34. i would love love to win a spot in class!

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  35. Louise Reed11:22 AM

    Hi Amber! I would love to take your class! Maybe I'll win. :-)

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  36. Emilie Ahern11:33 AM

    Would LOVE to win this experience!
    Also, when do you get to teach a SLR 101 class! That's what I really need!

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  37. Steph Baxter12:16 PM

    Ack! I would soooooo love to win a spot in this class...I seriously LOVE your photography, so it would be so amazing to get some great lessons from you about editing!

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  38. Erin H.12:25 PM

    I have been dying to take a photo editing class...
    Glad to hear you are settling in and working on getting a schedule going...best wishes!

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  39. Erin H.12:25 PM

    I have been dying to take a photo editing class...
    Glad to hear you are settling in and working on getting a schedule going...best wishes!

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  40. i'd love to win a spot and learn how to edit like the pros. i always love your photos...

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  41. As a fairly long-time blog lurker, it's always a joy to read your blog and hear that Josie is doing well...she's so beautiful! Sounds like a great class! I would love the chance to learn more about Photoshop and make my photos look like yours! ;)

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  42. This is an awesome giveaway! I would love to win this. Have a great day!

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  43. So glad you guys had a good day!! :) :) :)
    I would love to win a spot in your class, it sounds like a lot of fun. And I have *oh* so much to learn about photo editing! :)
    Charin

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  44. Kim Brown2:03 PM

    This sounds like a lot of fun. I am always up to learn new ways to edit my photo's.

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  45. Please, please, please!!!!

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  46. oh my. what a class :) i would be THRILLED to win a spot!

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  47. Courtney2:41 PM

    Sounds like a great opportunity!

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  48. Karin3:02 PM

    sounds like a great class! would love to win it :-)

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  49. Kimberly W.3:26 PM

    Wow - Sounds like something I need!!! Thanks for the chance.

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  50. That class looks awesome-and thanks for sharing Josie with us!!! :-) She's adorable.

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  51. I would love to win this class! Thanks for the offer.

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  52. melanie3:53 PM

    Congratulations!
    I just wanted to tell you, don't beat yourself up over Josie sleeping in your bed. Some babies just need that closeness. Our first born, Samantha, would not sleep at all. As soon as we took her into bed with us, we were all finally able to rest. She just turned 6 and still wants to be in my bed most nights. I think it depends on the baby. Our pediatrician used to frown upon it and we received lots of negati ve thoughts. But in the end, your family is your own, and do would works best!!
    Best of Luck!
    Melanie

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  53. Love your photos, and Josie is ADORABLE!!!

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  54. GLAD you and Josie are doing well. Class looks like total fun!

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  55. Laurie Dagg-Labine5:16 PM

    Hey Amber...
    there is no perfect or right way to be a mother. I always found the first 6 weeks to 3 months I was in survival mode. nothing else matters but surviving...try not to be hard on yourself ...by the sounds of you are doing great!!!! and don't forget ...they seriously grow sooo fast right before your eyes and so take the time for the snuggles and cuddles...you will be so thankful for it when they are walking and talking and running away from you! lol.

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  56. Kell Wicks5:16 PM

    Wow, you really are amazing girl!! Brand new gorgeous baby AND now you are teaching a class!! WOW! I have always adored how you and Josh edit your photos and although i have tried, i just can't seem to get the same "Ulmer" look. So i would LOVE to be a part of your class. Kisses for you and Josie!

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  57. I would love to take this class Amber!
    Thanks for the chance xxx

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  58. Danielle Calhoun5:34 PM

    the class sounds like fun!!! I would love that! :)

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  59. I'm like everyone else, I'd love a chance at that spot! To turn my photos into something more would totally rock!!!!!

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  60. Glad to hear you're already figuring out methods and routines with the precious new one! I'd love to learn how to edit photos - as I bought PSE 2 days ago and it is still in the box!

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  61. It would be cool to win.
    Also We had a bed next to our bed but that was not good enough for my daugter we got the co sleeper that sits in your bed between you and hubby and it was great!

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  62. I would really like to take this class. I need something simple and at my level. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  63. Donna W10:40 PM

    I would so love to do this class - I love taking photos but only know the basics of editing photos. This sounds perfect for me! thanks amber

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  64. thanks for the chance to win!! I'd love to learn more about photography! ;)

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  65. Lee L (lalalee @sistv)11:09 PM

    oooh PICK ME please amber!
    HOpe all is going well with princess Josephine!
    And don't fret if she does cry a bit when she is in her little cot, sometimes they are happy if you just gently touch their head and coo quietly to them. My littlun's both eventually learnt to go to sleep on their own that way - with just a little reassuance from us. The did cry a mite, but if you could be there when they started to stir and gave them that gentl pat & quiet reassurance before they stirred too much, they tended to settle again!
    Good luck with it all and hope you are enjoying your princess time in between the harder bits!!
    Cheers,
    Lee :)

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  66. this class looks so great!!

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  67. Would love to take this class. I'm totally hopeless at photo editing and don't even know where to start LOL!

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  68. Sounds like an awesome class! Photo editing is something that I really want to get into but at the same time, have almost no idea how to start, besides the absolute basics, so a class like this would be perfect! And glad to hear you are leaning what works and doesn't work for you and Josie, and by the sounds of it you are getting lots of company/help, so that is a blessing!

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  69. oooh! i'd love love love a spot! :)

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  70. Jessica2:10 AM

    thanks for the giveaway! I'd love to take this class!

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  71. i would LOVE to have photos that look even a little bit more like yours do!!!
    so glad to hear that you all are doing so well!

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  72. i would LOVE to have photos that look even a little bit more like yours do!!!
    so glad to hear that you all are doing so well!

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  73. Daisy Niemeyer3:17 AM

    thanks for the wonderful giveaway! With the time difference, I am not sure if I made the cut off.... I hope so!!!! :0)

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  74. Bettina3:37 AM

    What a treat - would love to be a part of the class!

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  75. Elizabeth3:58 AM

    I love the photo editing work that you do! I would love to be in the class!

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  76. Terena3:59 AM

    I would love to learn! Got a DSLR for Christmas and trying to muttle through. Congrats on Josie!

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  77. Christi4:04 AM

    I would love to have the spot in your class!! I hope I win! I LOVE looking at all your photos, you have a great eye! And, your new addition is ADORABLE!!!

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  78. I'm totally interested in that class spot ... Please throw my name in the hat!
    As for baby advice....
    swaddle that little darling and keep her in that d
    co-sleeper. It will be hard at first but better to get those sleepless nights now rather then when you are back working full time and try to break her of the habit. We slept with zane in a portable crib right next to the bed. He pretty much did the same thing but I would just reach over and pat him on the back or rock the crib softly and he would calm down again. Oh and soothing music is a must! Whatever you like....ocean sounds, heartbeat, yoga or meditation music works wonders. Just remember that whatever routine or habits you get her in will most likely stick. Example: zane is 2 1/2 years old and still gets rocked to sleep and listens to that same CD every night on a continuous loop.

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  79. Wow. I would love to win!!!

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  80. I NEED this class! It's been killing me that I haven't been able to sign up.
    Why is it that the $$ always runs out right before a class I really want to take?
    Oh Pick me Pick me. PLEASE!

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  81. So sorry I missed your question yesterday! I had the hardest time with my dd when she was a newborn. I don't see that anyone recommended the book/DVD Happiest Baby on the Block by Dr. Harvey Karp...I know there are a MILLION baby advice books, but this one really worked for me when my son was born...your dr/hospital might even have a copy for you to borrow...all about getting them to take solid naps (not in your arms...to give you a break!) Hopefully you are getting some rest when she does.
    Okay, off that soapbox ;) I would LOVE to take your class. How sweet that you have a giveaway for it! I just downloaded PSE 4.0 and it is frustrating me. Not sure I'll buy the full version...but I need to play some more, and this class would be a great opportunity to do that! Thanks!!

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  82. Maegan Hall5:14 AM

    Well, you know I love your photo editing skills. So, it'd be fun to learn from the Mastah!

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  83. andrew5:24 AM

    Thanks for the chance.

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  84. Would LOVE to take this!!!! Keeping my fingers crossed~

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  85. christen krumm5:34 AM

    i've always wanted to know how to edit photos "correctly" :) Thanks for this opportunity!!

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  86. just wanted to say, that when my girls were newborns, they also liked their hands by their faces, but i always put them arms down their sides and wrapped them up like little burritos. they would always fall asleep faster, than if i just left their arms out. i guess the fact that they could move them around kept them awake longer. hth!
    and the class looks awesome :)

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  87. learning photo editing from you would be great!
    hope i win :)

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  88. This sounds like a great opportunity! I'd love to learn from you!

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  89. Hi Amber!
    Your daughter is beautiful!
    So happy for you, your hubby and your families!
    I'd LOVE to win that class!! Pick me! Pick me
    random number generator thingie! ;) Hugs!

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  90. This class looks AMAZING! I'm excited.

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  91. Ohh... my fingers are crossed because I desperately need the help

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  92. Diana Willis6:09 AM

    Amber,
    so sweet to give away a spot to your class, I would so love to learn some new things especially from you and KA!
    PS I never swaddled but Demi liked lying on her side - not sure if that will help and also she loved a paci so she numbers of them in her bassinet and crib when she got big enough. demi was colicky too so that was tough but in time they grow out of that thank goodness.
    By the way, I am loving the pics you have posted of Josie - she is so beauitful!

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  93. I would absolutely love to take this class! Pick me? Hee hee.

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  94. This looks great!!!

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  95. Pam Dunn6:16 AM

    Amber your little Josie is beautiful.
    I've had PSE for a while but I haven't gotten the hang of it. A class is what I need. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

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  96. PennyLeyn6:37 AM

    how exciting!!!
    i love your photos and would looove to learn from you!!
    thanks so much for the chance!!

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  97. ManonD6:50 AM

    Me too!!! This would make my day!

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  98. Teresa B.7:02 AM

    Congratulations on your beautiful baby girl.
    I am a former customer of Scrap It! The store is greatly missed.
    I have Photoshop Elements but have never really learned how to use it. This sounds like the perfect class. I would love to win.

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  99. Josie is so precious..don't worry it will all get easier it's always hard at first...

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  100. Lauravk7:28 AM

    Ooooo pick me, pick me!...pretty pleaaassseeeee :)

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  101. i can tell you're a GREAT mommy! :D
    i'd looove to learn from you! i have so much to learn with editting! ...
    xo!

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  102. i can tell you're a GREAT mommy! :D
    i'd looove to learn from you! i have so much to learn with editting! ...
    xo!

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  103. Diana7:39 AM

    I'm so glad to here that things are going well with your little one. Mine is 3 weeks old and I'm still trying to balance taking care of her and my 4 year old. Crazy times! I would love to take your photo editing class. I'm always looking for ways to make my photos look more professional for my scrapbook pages. :)

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  104. :) I would so love to win this :)
    fingers crossed

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  105. This class sounds really awesome!

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  106. Pick me, pick me, pick me!!! :)

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  107. Tobi Kelly8:06 AM

    OMG...I so want to win this, and take this class. This is something I have been looking for...I'm saying my prayers you pick me!

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  108. Hi Amber!
    Josephine is so beautiful and her pictures are amazing!
    I would love to know how to use photo shop.
    Soooooo,
    pick me! pick me ! pick me!

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  109. amber..having a newborn is life changing. i wasn't prepared for how emotional i was after we had our daughter. i felt very overwhelmed by everything...but it got better and i got more confident. i look at us now 2 1/2 years later with number 2 due any day and am amazed at how far we have come. she is my little sidekick. we do everything together! :) it will get easier. don't be afraid to ask for help. call friends to talk you through the hard times. i remember calling close friends and just sobbing as they would pray for and encourage me.
    something my sister in law shared with me that i thought was kind of silly, but i tried it and it worked wonders was having our daughter sleep in her infant car seat beside our bed. it honestly was amazing how well she slept in it. i think she felt all snuggled up in it, like she had been in the womb. she was cozy and secure. i put it beside our bed so she was right there when she needed to nurse. we did that for quite a while before moving her into her crib. it was just something that worked for us.
    she is gorgeous! :) you're doing great!

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  110. just have a question hope you can answer..
    since I live well on the other side of the pond and my awakening hours is't the same as yours.. is this class something you have to "be there" at the right hours or is it posted and you read it when you have the time?? Never taken a class before but think this is something 4 me..

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  111. OMG! How fun! Thanks for the chance to win a spot.

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  112. kiki comin8:44 AM

    oh my gosh, i would love this! thanks!

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  113. kiki comin8:44 AM

    oh my gosh, i would love this! thanks!

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  114. Julia in MI9:04 AM

    So glad to hear motherhood is going well for you. It takes a lot of tie to adjust to, so go easy on yourself. Just enjoy these days when she is so little. I would love to win a spot in your class. Thanks for the chance.

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