☆ It's Beginning to feel a lot like Christmas [GIVE AWAY BONANZA]

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It's time for a MASSIVE XMAS GIVE AWAY!! 

I have been reflecting on how amazing 2014 has been, how many big girl in my big girl pants moments I have had. 

And I know. I KNOW, that a lot of these moments couldn't of happened with out you guys.

Your support. Your kind words. Your funny stories.

Thank YOU. Thank you so very much!

So I am having a massive give away open for everyone. Anywhere! 

One very lucky winner will get: 

• an original LilliBean Designs Christmas painting - "String of Stars" 
• a set of six Christmas Gift Tags
• "Abundance" compact mirror 
• adjustable Butterfly Ring

For a chance to win almost $100 worth of products - including an original one of a kind GUM TREE FAIRY painting, gift tags, pocket mirror + a butterfly ring all you have to do is SHARE + like THIS post.

 I wanted to make it very easy for you to enter as we are all crazy busy + don't have time to jump through the hoops that some giveaways make you do!

All you have to do is click like or share on the Facebook symbols located at the top, bottom + side of this post. 

BUT... Make sure you share the ORIGINAL post, don't RESHARE a friends post other wise I won't know that you shared it + you won't be included in the draw. If you're not sure you can always leave a 'shared' comment below. 

And so as not to discriminate against non-facebook users ('cause I know there are a few of you out there!) you can just comment with the words 'yes please' in the comments section below.

As this is a Christmas Bonanza give away I will be drawing the winner on Christmas Eve, in between roasting the turkey + opening the champagne!! (or about 3pm Australian EST!!) 

Good luck + thanks. YOU GUYS ROCK!!

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☆ Wanna win a $30 GIFT VOUCHER to the LilliBean Designs Store?

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Over the last few years, I held a monthly give away on Listening to the Squeak. This year I decided to reward my newsletter subscribers, so every month, a subscriber of the LilliBean Love Letters, wins a painting, post cards, jewellery or gift cards.

But I always said I would have a few give aways on here this year too + this is the second one for 2014.

The other week, I was thinking about the purpose of 'Listening to the Squeak'? Why do I show up every week here? What can I offer to you that will help you out?

And while I  have started by sharing my 'Listening to your Squeak' e-course which started in April, I feel like I could do more...

I want to make Listening to the Squeak,  a supportive, caring and accessible space. And to do that I need your help.

And I want also to thank you all for your help, love + support over the last four years.

So I have created a questionnaire of only ten questions (it will take 5 minutes tops!) which will help me make Listening to your Squeak + LilliBean Designs a place which be a supportive, caring + accessible space for you + me.

And as a HUGE thank you for your help, I have three AWESOME thank you gifts for three lucky entrants.

THANK YOU gift number one: A $30 gift certificate for everything in the LilliBean Designs Store. Paintings, gift tags, jewellery, cards. EVERYTHING. Go nuts!

THANK YOU gift number two: A set of 10 Postcards, from the new range - not even in store yet. It includes paintings  early this year, as well as some of the favourites from  last year. (value $20)

THANK YOU gift number three: A set of 10 gift tags - again from the new range not in store yet! (value $10.50)

So to enter click here + answer the very short questionnaire. (A very long time ago, I used to work in market research, so believe me when I say, it is extremely short!)

Entries close Wednesday June 4th + the THANK YOU gifts will be drawn randomly at 8pm Australian EST.

Thank you for your help + good luck!

EDIT: The give away has closed + the winners announced. HOWEVER, the questionnaire is still open + if you have two minutes to spare to help out, it would be hugely appreciated! K xx

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☆ How Can I Help? [And Can You Help Me?]

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What?

No truly how can I help YOU?

Last year, I have received emails from you guys, asking me how I paint faces, how I find time, how I started, how I create with kids....

This year, I am hoping to grow Listening to the Squeak, into a space which offers ways help you guys. 

So I need your help.... please!

I would love it if you gave me two minutes to tell me how I can help you. And ok, I can't help you solve the great Alien debate, but maybe I could help you create Aliens on paper!

*EDIT*

'Wish' is a 4 x 4' painting on canvas, and will be on to her new home early next month...

I had originally decided to give away some gift tags, but then I found this little painting + decided to give her away instead!

So what is it you WISH to know? 

Please share with me...

Fill out my online form.

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I appreciate all your comments - oh + p.s. all your answers are kept confidential + the only reason I'm asking for your name + email once you submit is so I can contact the winner. (but email me if you have any questions!)

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☆ The Final Give Away for 2013

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Can you believe it? It is the last give away for 2013. And I enjoy giving away things so much, that I will probably keep having them next year too!

So for the final give away for the year, and because it is Christmas, I want to share the joy and have two prizes.

Two lucky winners will receive a set of Christmas Cards, and you can choose between the fairy set, or the Carollers + Wreath set.

So if you want to be in for a chance, it is so super easy to enter.

All you have to do is leave a comment on this post and tell me you want it.

Thats it??

Yup.

But you can also grab some extra entries.

Every one gets one entry by leaving an 'I Want It' comment below but you can grab extra entries if you:

* share or like on Facebook
* share or follow on Twitter
* subscribe to the monthly LilliBean Designs Studio News

Just let me know in your comment if you are eligible for extra entries (And if you are already do any of these let me know because you are already eligible for the extras!)

The winner will be announced on Thursday December 19th - so make sure you pop back then to find out if you are a winner!

Good Luck

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☆ It's that time of the Month again! [Give Away Time]

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I can't believe that this is the second last give away of the year! And this month I have for you a a set of 5 of my new art cards.

So if you want to be in for a chance, it is so super easy to enter.

All you have to do is leave a comment on this post and tell me you want it.

Thats it??

Yup.

But you can also grab some extra entries.

Every one gets one entry by leaving an 'I Want It' comment below but you can grab extra entries if you:

* share or like on Facebook
* share or follow on Twitter
* subscribe to the monthly LilliBean Designs Studio News

Just let me know in your comment if you are eligible for extra entries (And if you are already do any of these let me know because you are already eligible for the extras!)

The winner will be announced on Thursday November 21st - so make sure you pop back then to find out if you are a winner!

Good Luck

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☆ It's Give Away Time Again! [September's Give Away]

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It's that time of the months again!

This month I am going a little 'old-school' with a painting from last year.

I loved the idea of stars caught in hair and so I painted this and I love how sweet her face is.

And if you want her, it is so super easy to enter.


All you have to do is leave a comment on this post and tell me you want it.

Thats it??

Yup.

But I you can also grab some extra entries.

Every one gets one entry by leaving an 'I Want It' comment below + you can grab:



1 extra entry if you -  share or like on Facebook
         another if you - share or follow on Twitter
 and one more if you - subscribe to the monthly LilliBean Designs Studio News

Just let me know in your comment if you are eligible for extra entries (And if you are already do any of these let me know as you are already eligible for the extras!)

The winner will be announced on Thursday September 19th - so make sure you pop back then to find out if you are a winner!

Good Luck

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☆ Augusts Give Away Time

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So I know it is only August, and I know that no one wants to talk about the dreaded 'c' word.

But I really, you can always use some Christmas cheer in your life.

And so this months give away is a set of six Christmas Cards.

These are super cute and perfect for a special note or to accompany a gift.

And it is super easy to enter.

All you have to do is leave a comment on this post and tell me you want it.

Thats it??

Yup.


But I you can also grab some extra entries.

Every one gets one entry by leaving an 'I Want It' comment below + you can grab:

  1 extra entry if you -  share or like on Facebook
          another if you - share or follow on Twitter
 and one more if you - subscribe to the monthly LilliBean Designs Studio News

Just let me know in your comment if you are eligible for extra entries (And if you are already do any of these let me know as you are already eligible for the extras!)

The winner will be announced on Thursday August 22nd - so make sure you tune back then to find out if you are a winner!

Good Luck

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☆ July's AWESOME give away

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This months give away is so very cool - I have just started making a few of my art works into wearable pieces of art.

This month this cool pair of earrings is up for grabs.

How can you be in the running to win these?

As always it is super easy - just leave a comment on this post saying

'I want it!'

WHAT? Is that it?

Yep.

But I can also offer you the chance to grab some extra entries.

So you get one entry by leaving an 'I Want It' comment +

1 extra entry if you -  share or like on Facebook
                                  share or follow on Twitter
                                  subscribe to the monthly LilliBean Designs Studio News

Just let me know in your comment if you are eligible for extra entries (And if you are already do any of these let me know you are already eligible for the extras!)

The winner will be announced on Thursday July 18th - so make sure you tune back then to find out if you are a winner!

Good Luck

P.S. Have you seen the Under the Sea Tag Swap happening at the moment? Check out here for more

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☆ May's Give Away {Free to Enter} - [competition now closed]

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This months give away, is an 8 x 6' (approx) mixed media painting called 'Angel with Me'.

'Angels with Me' was a painting that I did one day when I was feeling very low + uninspired + slightly alone.

So Angel with Me is up for grabs for anyone who would like to win her!

Wanna win it?

It is so, so easy - just leave a  comment saying 

'I want it!'

Seriously. Thats all.

Of course to increase your chances of winning, you can grab some extra entries - you can like LilliBean Designs, subscribe to my monthly gossip + specials newsletter (coming out this weekend!) or follow Listening to the Squeak

And you will end up with four entries in this months give away. (Just let me know what you have done in the comments, so I can add your extra entires)

And for those who were with me last year, as always if you already like, follow or subscribe, let me know in your comment + you automatically receive extra entries.

Easy huh!

Entries close in two weeks time (May 16th) + winners are announced that evening (Australian time) + I will ask the winner to contact me.

(Unfortunately there have been times when the winner has failed to contact me so if I haven't heard from the winner with in a week of the announcement I will redraw)

Thank you for entering + if you know some one who would love to win this, feel free to share the link with them. x

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☆ APRIL'S Give Away

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ANGELS' WING

This months give away, is an 8 x 6' (approx) mixed media painting called 'Angels Wing'.

'Angels Wing' was a painting in response to an Inspiration Avenue prompt - wings.

And as anyone who has been with me for a while knows, wings or winged creatures (fairies, angels, flying mermies!) are a favourite of mine to paint.

Anyway Angels wings is up for grabs for anyone who would like to win her!

Wanna win it?


It is so, so easy - just leave a  comment saying 

'I want it!'

Seriously. Thats all.

Of course to increase your chances of winning, you can grab some extra entries - you can like LilliBean Designs, subscribe to my monthly gossip + specials newsletter (coming out this weekend!) or follow Listening to the Squeak

And you will end up with four entries in this months give away. (Just let me know what you have done in the comments, so I can add your extra entires)

And for those who were with me last year, as always if you already like, follow or subscribe, let me know in your comment + you automatically receive extra entries.

Easy huh!

Entries close in two weeks time (April 18th) + winners are announced that evening (Australian time) + I will ask the winner to contact me.

(Unfortunately there have been times when the winner has failed to contact me so if I haven't heard from the winner with in a week of the announcement I will redraw)

Thank you for entering + if you know some one who would love to win this, feel free to share the link with them. x

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☆ Are You a WINNER? [Decembers Give Away]

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**EDIT - sorry everyone, I must have I clicked the publish button instead of save, so while I have been compiling everyones entries, the post has been live without winners included! Sorry for any confusion that might have been caused - will you take baby brain as an excuse or is that only after the babies arrival?? Anyway winners are now below. xx**

Wow - last give away of the year guys. This is so exciting, because I wasn't sure when I started how if I would manage to give away something every month, or even if any one would enter to win.

How awesome then, that I managed to give away a prize every month. 

And now to the last of 2012. One lucky person will receive my original painting 'Whiskers on Kittens' + the other a set of original Christmas Tags 

So this months winners are.....

Winner of 'Whiskers on Kittens' is:
CLARE

Winner of the Christmas Tags is:

SAM

Congratulations to you both. Please email me your postal address and I will send your gifts off to you shortly.

If you loved the tags, or would like your own piece of original art, check out LilliBean Designs.

And for those who receive my newsletter there is an awesomely HUGE discount in this months email. (but you can only grab the code, if you subscribe to LilliBean News. For this month only those who subscribe now will still get this months code, but you have to sign up before December 31st.)

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☆ LAST GIVE AWAY OF 2012

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Before I tell you about this months give away, I wanted to send a quick message to PRIMGAL who left a comment on the Christmas Tag Swap wanting to join in, but I haven't been able to email or contact you. If you are still keen, can you email me ASAP to join in?

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So, Wow - I can't believe how quickly this has come around! The last give away of 2012.

And this month is another two-for. I will be continuing give aways next year as well, but I am not sure if there will be one for January - hopefully there will be one on or around the 15th, but it will all depend on the wee Beastie arrival!

So in this months give away, there will be two lucky winners.

And this months prizes?

'Whiskers on Kittens' original art + a set of LilliBean Designs Christmas Tags

So how can you be in the chance to win?

Just leave a comment below, saying 'pick me!'

That's it?

Seriously it is that easy.

If you really want to win this months prize, you can add a couple of extra entries to up your chances.

If you 'Like' LilliBean Designs Facebook Page = One extra entry
If you 'Follow' Listening to the Squeak = One extra entry
If you 'Sign up' for LilliBean Designs News = One extra entry (which by the way has an awesome discount this month!)

So in theory you can have up to four entries into this months draw, you just have to let me know in the comments, and by the way if you already do any of these, also let me know because you will automatically receive extra entries.

Because I want you to have these fabulous prizes before Christmas, the give away is only open until next Tuesday, 11th December 8pm Australian EST. So don't delay in entering (like I do all the time!), quick press the comment button + type the words 'pick me'!!

Good Luck

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☆ Novembers Give Away

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I had decided on a Christmassy themed give away this month

And because November is the month of giving thanks, I wanted to give big thank you's to you guys and so I decided to have a second prize up for grabs! 

So whats up for grabs exactly?

So one lucky winner will receive a set of my christmas tags.

And another lucky winner will receive a set of four postcards.

To be in with a chance to win either prizes, all you have to do is leave a comment below.

A 'hi - pick me' comment is enough for me, but if you would like to earn some extra chances to win, you can subscribe to Listening to the Squeak, sign up for my monthly news + specials email,  or like LilliBean Designs on facebook.

You get an extra entry for each one (just let me know in the comments if you have subscribed, liked or signed up) and as always if you already do any of these, then let me know.

The give away is only open for a week, so make sure you enter before November 13th. Winners will be announce Tuesday 9pmish here and on the LilliBean Designs facebook page.

Good Luck + Thank you so very much for your continuing support.

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☆ Sky [illustration friday]

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A String of Stars,

Against the Night Sky.

String of Stars
Illustration Friday prompt 'sky'
mixed media painting
available for sale shortly - email me for more

Have you entered into this months give away for one of my original art works? This month is a halloween inspired give away.

Entries close tomorrow evening, and it is so simple to enter - just click here + leave a quick comment ('hi' would suffice!).

Too easy. And entries are open to everyone, (followers, non followers, if your from the arctic....), so pop over for a chance to win.

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☆ Octobers Give Away [FREE ENTRY]

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ITS OCTOBER GIVE AWAY TIME!!

In the spirit of october being the month of  all things spooky, creepy + halloweeny, I though that I would give away this original painting.

'My Pet Bat' is a one of a kind mixed media painting, approx 8" x 5".

And it is so easy to enter!

Just leave a comment below.

That's it. Simple.

But wait - you can earn some bonus entries!

For an extra entry your can subscribe to my blog, you can like my page, you can pin it, and for two bonus entries you can sign up for  'LilliBean's news and specials' email.

So you could have up to six entries into this months give away - you just have to let me know in the comments!

(If you are a liker, subscriber, reader already, make sure you let me know in the comments to grab your bonus entries!)

The give away closes Tuesday October 23rd 8pm Australian EST. Good luck everyone

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☆ Mirror [illustration friday]

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When I was a teenager, I seemed to spend so a lot of time in front of my mirror.

I would stare at myself and practice sexy faces, laughing faces, mad faces, trying to raise one eyebrow (it never happened!)

I would look at my eyes and wish for a different colour. I would look at my hair and wish it were straight or blonde. I  would scrutinise every. single. pore on my nose.

These days, I am lucky if I look in the mirror to check my hair before I walk out the door. If I am really lucky, I will look in the mirror to swipe on some mascara.

It makes me realise how much my priorities/ life have changed.

And obviously this is a natural progression. What was important to my sixteen year old self should not be important to my 37 year old self. (I would be worried if it were!)

But thinking back to that slightly self obsessed teen, there is one thing that she was absolutely sure of.

She was an artist. 

She knew it in her heart and soul.

And it came as a huge surprise to me that she knew, she had always known, and I hadn't. 

Now I do. And it is a great reminder that although I am older and wiser (well maybe a little wiser!) there are still things that my younger self can teach me now.

So what could your younger self teach you? I would love it if you shared what you did learn.

P.S Tomorrow is Octobers FREE Give Away - make sure you pop back in to enter x

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☆ September's Give Away

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So here it is - this months give away.

Thank you to everyone who left their feed back on which inspirational quote to use. 

In the end it was a close one, but the winning quote was "small steps - big changes"

It really was a close one so keep an eye out next month because I will use the runner up for inspiration.

To win this lovely little piece of inspiration, to encourage you on your journey, which ever journey that may be, all you have to do is leave a note below saying you want it. 

(and you don't have to but I would love to know which journey your going on, be it a creative, spiritual or wellbeing one - I'm just curious)

But you can easily grab some extra entries into this months draw. You can become a follower, or a facebook liker, and you can subscribe to my monthly email group. (all the link are in the side bar.)

For each extra one you undertake, you receive an extra entry into this months draw. (And if you have already become a follower, a liker and subscriber let me know and you'll receive the extra entries.)

To easy huh. The give away runs for a week, and the winner announced next Tuesday evening (Don't forget I am in Australia, so that could be Monday evening/ Tuesday morning your time.)

Best of luck.

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☆ What's behind your Door? [inspiration avenue]

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I need your help to decide the theme of Septembers give away. 

I will only take a few seconds to have your say. Just click here

Thank you!

Behind the secret door.

When Mr Mac was a pimply teen, he was lucky enough to live in Rome. Which meant that on our 'mature age gap year' tour, I was the lucky one and had an insiders guide to off the tourist track Rome.

I loved meandering through the back alleys, scoffing down gelato for lunch (on our budget it was gelato or salami + bread - guess which I chose!) I found beauty in the smallest things, a door handle, a sewer cover, I would marvel that the buildings in Rome were centuries, (centuries!) older than Australia's oldest city.

And I often wondered what was behind the many huge doors that we walked past,  and what secrets they were hiding.

And then one day we walk past an open door, and I was stunned.

I never imagined that those doors could hide the beauty that was in that courtyard. 

There was a central fountain, lush greenery surrounding the sandstone walls and the staircase that went to the apartments upstairs. Hidden in amongst the greenery were wrought iron benches, and amazing mosaics covered the floor.

Behind me this little old italian woman murmured, 'bella eh?' as she walked past into the courtyard with her shopping.

Once I had seen behind the first open door, I began to see open doors everywhere. Each was a surprise waiting to explore, some were lavishly designed, some were dated and tired, but they all had their own beauty.

I would fantasise as I walked past, that I was living in one of those apartments, with my a coffee or wine, and I would be sitting in the tranquil courtyard, ignoring the city sounds, as I spent a few stolen moments day dreaming.

If you had a door that opened onto anywhere, what would be behind it?

Don't forget I need your help to decide the theme of Septembers give away. I will only take a few seconds to lend a hand. Just click here.

Thanks x

[Linking to Inspiration Avenue]
[It's my first time Linking to Paint Party Friday]

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☆ I Need Your Help [for september's giveaway]

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I need your help.

I have this cute little canvas and easel that needs a message that will inspire the lucky winner of September's give away.

So if you were Septembers lucky winner would you prefer

1. Waken your Dreams
2. Small Steps - Big Changes
3. Believe in You
4. Something else? 

I was going to be all tricky, and put a flash poll thing in, which would have made this so much easier, but alas bloggers poll app isn't working.

So I am hoping that you wouldn't mind leaving a quick 1, 2, 3 or 4 below in the comments. (Of course if you decided on number 4 it would be fabulous if you shared your 'something else' too!)

Alternatively you can pop over to facebook and leave your comment there (click on the photo or here)

Everyone who takes part in the poll, which closes Sunday 2nd September, will receive an extra entry into September's give away.

Thanks for stopping by

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☆ Open Your Heart [August Give Away]

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This months give away was a fun one to paint.

'Open your Heart' is a reminder for me to keep my heart open, to love and to be open to new possibilities and opportunities.

She comes with her own easel so you can prop her up where ever you would like a reminder to keep your heart open.

So it is easy as to enter into the draw to win. All you have to do is leave a comment below.

And this month you can earn three extra bonus points. As usual if you become a blog follower or face book liker (is that the term?) there is two extra points and just let me know in the comments.
(and if you are a follower already let me know in the comments and I'll add the extra entries)

Also I am setting up a monthly letter to let my subscribers know about news, new products and general information about LilliBean Designs, so to grab a third extra entry, just sign up for my newsletter. (And I promise I will never send you more than one email per month - I am not that organised!!)

Anyway - you can end up with four extra entries into this months draw.

This months give away is a short one, I will be drawing the winner, next Tuesday 14th of Aug around 8pm Australian EST.

Good luck to all who enter!

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