3.03.2011

Celebrate the Boy - TUTORIAL and GIVEAWAY! (closed)









First off, I would like to welcome all of you who are visiting from Celebrate the Boy over at MADE! And for those of you who are regular visitors, I am guest posting today at MADE, and I highly recommend that you hop over and check out all the amazing boy inspired projects.  



Boys, boys, boys. The silly things they say and do keep me laughing all the time. In fact, as I was working on this post my three year-old came blasting by, one arm outstretched, clutching his toothbrush, shouting (in a deep manly voice) "Oh, Mr. Plaque I am coming to get you!"  Dental Superheros make my day!





My favorite part of making this tutorial, by far, was the photo shoot.  Not just because the pictures crack me up, but that my boys actually agreed to do it,  AND enjoyed it!  Normally (98.7% of the time) they want nothing to do with "crazy mom and her camera," but for some reason, this time was different.  They totally hammed it up, AND they happily agreed to wear the short-shorts I made. Wow! Shocking. I am still in a state of disbelief - but also still smiling just thinking of their silly poses in front of the camera.  Oh, how I love those two!

I am so excited to share this project with you because it is as fun as my two silly boys.






The design of the RETRO DUFFEL is based on the original Duffel Bag - the manliest of all the bags in the luggage family. The simple, functional design, and durable fabric make this an ideal boy bag.




This is a miniature version of the typical duffel bag, perfect for an overnight stay at Grandma's, hauling gear to the big game, or for storing my all-time favorite gift - the FORT KIT!







So, today I am giving away a RETRO DUFFEL Fort-Kit!





The RETRO DUFFEL Fort Kit includes: 
  • RETRO DUFFEL bag
  • two twin sheets with ties attached
  • suction cups
  • clips
  • clothespins
  • flashlight 
  • rope
  • HOURS of FUN!



 Giveaway Rules: 
- Leave a comment on this post, that's it! 
- Leave your EMAIL ADDRESS in your comment. 
- Only One entry per person (leave only one comment please). 
- Open to US and Canadian readers only.  
- One winner will be picked via random.org.
Giveaway Ends: FRIDAY, March 4th at Midnight (pacific time). The winner will be announced Saturday, March 5th.





Find the RETRO DUFFEL bag TUTORIAL HERE:

 



Thank you for visiting!



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688 comments:

  1. MelissaMarch 3, 2011 at 5:04 AM

    What a great idea!
    m.moonmama@gmail.com

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  2. JeffTMarch 3, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    I love the photos! So cute. And the fort kit sounds awesome! I have 3 boys and they think forts are so much fun! I hope I win!!! clarktami@hotmail.com

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  3. AlisonMarch 3, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    LOVE your blog! I already told you this on your facebook page, but I love the stuff you make and the pics you take. Your boys are so cute! As a mom of 2 boys, I am partial to 2 cute little boys though. ;) My boys would LOVE this fort kit!

    abreynol@yahoo.com

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  4. erinmaliaMarch 3, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    Those pictures are cracking me up. Seriously too funny. erinmalia gmail.

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  5. KristiMarch 3, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    The fort kit is great! The duffel bag reminds me of our second sewing project in 7th grade Home Ec -- Duffel Bags!

    harkekri@charter.net

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  6. GottfredsenMarch 3, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    I have been admiring this kit for a little while now. My two boys would love it. Great pictures to by the way love it.

    goofyKeene77@yahoo.com

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  7. cbudMarch 3, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    Love this idea! I would really enjoy having one :) The pictures are way too cute!
    cbudnick (at) hotmail.com

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  8. SuzieMarch 3, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    My grandgirls would love this!

    suzhead at gmail dot com

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  9. AnonymousMarch 3, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    I have 2 adventurous boys that would love to have this kit. Thanks for the giveaway and the tutorial. Mukweto at gmail dot com

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  10. LeighMarch 3, 2011 at 5:16 AM

    I love the idea.
    petersfransen at gmail dot com

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  11. Taylor {Sew Much Love}March 3, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    This is AWESOME!!! I hope I win...I might use the duffle bag for myself!

    olympicsleeper(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  12. salvemaria53March 3, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    So excited! Pick me PLEASE :-)

    salvemaria53(at)gmail(dot)com

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  13. JoniMarch 3, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    My Son and Husband (and probably me) would LOVE this awesome kit.

    jonilynn (at) gmail (dot) com

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  14. SafiraMarch 3, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    my little boy would LOVE this! And he needs and overnight bag- he's completely duffel-less!
    emily.mccaman at yahoo.com

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  15. JessicaMarch 3, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    #1. I'm super excited to make this awesome duffel bag.

    #2. I hope I win the fort kit!

    klinecolley@yahoo.com

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  16. k3March 3, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    Loving the fort kit!! Too creative!

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  17. AnonymousMarch 3, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    What mom of a boy would not want this kit. This is great! fawnmcwilliams (at) gmail (dot) com

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  18. AndreaMarch 3, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    What a great idea! As a fellow mom of 2 boys, I'm so happy to have found your blog and look forward to checking back often/subscribing! Love it!
    birdblanton {at} gmail {dot} com

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  19. Zenknitter LesleyDMarch 3, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    Spring Break is coming up and my kids would soooooo love this!!!
    lesleyd at gmail

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  20. CraftcherryMarch 3, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    I love making forts! What an awesome idea to have a kit for them!
    newlywades@rocketmail.com

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  21. Rebecca G.March 3, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    my boys would LOVE this! Actually I've been planning to make one for a while now, but it would be SO awesome to win one, and free up my time to play in it with them instead of sewing! : )

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  22. AnonymousMarch 3, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    Love this idea. I have two boys too and would love a fort kit!

    annapolisfamily at gmail dot com

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  23. AmberMarch 3, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    The photos are so cute, and they look like they had such fun doing the photo shoot with mom!

    I'd love to win this! But since I probably won't, I need to make one for my youngest son, he has to take his clothes in a plastic sack to Mimi's house, bigger brother has the only small suitcase!

    ambernpetty at yahoo dot com

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  24. AnonymousMarch 3, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    Such fun pictures and great ideas. My would me over the moon with this fort!

    adivamoment at gmail dot com

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  25. JoAnna TalleyMarch 3, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    Love this idea! My godsons would absolutely fall over themselves to have their own fort!
    joannatalley@gmail.com

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  26. v.watanabeMarch 3, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    Those duffels are almost as cute as the models! I love your blog and the fort kits are the best!
    v.watanabe@hotmail.com

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  27. KimberlyMarch 3, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    thansk for sharing your idea of the bag!! love it!!!
    JKL052095(at)alo(dot)com

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  28. NancyMarch 3, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    Yay, how fabulous and fun it would be to win the fort kit! Thanks for the giveaway.
    nlczerw(at)gmail(d0t)com

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  29. sayslisaMarch 3, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    what an AMAZING idea! i love both the duffel and the fort kit. so fun!

    sayslisa at gmail dot com

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  30. AnonymousMarch 3, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    I love the fort kit! My boys would adore this. Here's hoping I win!

    AmyLou

    caudles42@yahoo.com

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  31. GayleMarch 3, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    I love the idea of the fort kit. I remember building them as a kid and having SOOOO much fun.

    honnoriaof at yahoo dot com

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  32. Walking in the rainMarch 3, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    my little boys would love this! what a great idea! jslowe7205 (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  33. ErinMarch 3, 2011 at 5:40 AM

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  34. StacyMarch 3, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    The duffel is so cute and the fort kit is a phenomenal idea! brungrrl / gmail

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  35. ErinMarch 3, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    What a great idea! My son loves building forts, and I'm always searching around for clothespins and such. We'd love playing with this! :)

    emariehannon at gmail dot com

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  36. AnonymousMarch 3, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    Oh I used to love making forts, I really hope my son inherits it from me!
    I've had fun checking out your blog and can't wait to try some of your ideas!

    emma@marvelings.com

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  37. MeganMarch 3, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    Okay, serious genius! Love the fort SOOO much. meganmartin1 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  38. Lennice and KatieMarch 3, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    we're always looking for fantastic fort materials!

    kshammo(at)gmail(dot)com

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  39. CathyMarch 3, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    What a great giveaway! My twin 2 year olds would love it! They currently use our couch cushions and pillows.lol
    cathyn85@gmail.com

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  40. KristenMarch 3, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    Great idea and the pictures are hilarious!

    kristenh519@aol.com

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  41. SheilaMarch 3, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    That is SO cute!

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  42. KrissaMarch 3, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    SO much fun! My son would go crazy for this!

    craftsinbloom (at) gmail (dot) com

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  43. MichelleMarch 3, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    Awesome giveaway! I would give this to my friend who has an adorably rambunctious 5-year-old!

    michelleskass (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  44. Karen@SimpleBlueMarch 3, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    Oh, this will be in my dreams tonight!

    simpleblue at rocketmail period com

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  45. LyndaMarch 3, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    Would love this so much!! What and great idea and giveaway.

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  46. ~HeatherMarch 3, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    heatherpolson (at) yahoo (dot) com

    My little laddies would get a TON of use out of that marvelous kit!

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  47. LyndaMarch 3, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    Would love this- little guy would spend hours in it for sure.
    lkrushel18@gmail.com

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  48. Lorissa KearbeyMarch 3, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    The fort kit is so completely adorable! And I LOVE the duffel bag!

    lorissakearbey@yahoo.com

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  49. UnknownMarch 3, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    Oh man, I am overdue on a b-day gift for a particular nephew who'd think this was the most delightful gift ever! (And no, he wouldn't say "delightful.")

    klung seth 711 at g mail dot com

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  50. SandraMarch 3, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    I have been thinking about the fort kit for a long time! Really like it!

    aslongasoldwomen@gmail.com

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  51. PattijMarch 3, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    I know two little boys who would be so darn happy! Great Giveaway!
    Evin5 at aol dot com

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  52. ToniMarch 3, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    Your photo shoot is making my day! I can't wait to make a couple of these for my boys. I think they are still small enough to go along with some stripey tube socks, too. Thanks so much!

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  53. NanimalMarch 3, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    3 boys over here that would go Cookoo over a fort kit! what an amazing idea!!!
    kerrmuellers@aol.com
    p.s. loved your site! will be making the duffel for sure

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  54. MeganMarch 3, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    This is such a cute idea! fraleymc at gmail dot com

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  55. A. ScottMarch 3, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    My kids try to make forts all the time but I've yet to figure it out for the,. How cool would it be to just have one set up before they even get up for the day... I'd win "mommy of the... day" in their eyes!
    lumiya2643@gmail.com

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  56. rachelannaMarch 3, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    this would be a perfect birthday present for my soon to be three year old silly boy. great giveaway, thanks!

    rachelanna1 at gmail dot com

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  57. UnknownMarch 3, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    I love this idea! This would be hours and hours of summer fun and adventures!

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  58. Jolene and TyMarch 3, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    my little ma would be in heaven to have this! so cute!
    jolene_hansen1984 at hotmail dot com

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  59. StephanieMarch 3, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    This would be so cute. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  60. JeniferMarch 3, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    The Fort Kit is a fantastic idea! My son would love it! Thanks for celebrating the boy! I've got 2 and another on the way! We love boys!

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  61. leslie maeMarch 3, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    I have THREE boys! This would be PERFECT for them!!

    lesliemaeofthetetons at gmail

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  62. LynneMarch 3, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    Now that looks like fun! Thanks for the giveaway!
    avonlynne (at) gmail (dot) com

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  63. MaloriMarch 3, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    OHHH my god I want this like you wouldn't even believe. The sad part? I am a 20-year-old college student and want nothing more than to use this kit to make forts in the living room of my apartment!

    I'm so excited to have found your blog through made's boy month. I can tell you're going to be one of my favorite daily reads :).

    -Malori

    malori@jacquesandjill.com

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  64. LeslieMarch 3, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    I am so thrilled that I found your blog earlier this week! I'm inspired to make a few fort kits on my own . . . but it sure couldn't hurt to win one! Thanks for the chance! (Those photos are cracking me up, by the way!!)

    heypooks at gmail dot com

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  65. kbochniakMarch 3, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    this is amazing, thanks!!
    kbochniak@hotmail.com

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  66. Kate WilliamsMarch 3, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    What an amazing creation! My 4 year old and 1 year old would love this! I hope I win. I am going to be checking back often for more fun ideas for my kids. I love your blog!

    Thanks so much!

    Kate
    katew806@hotmail.com

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  67. LauraMarch 3, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    The only things more fantastic than the fort bag itself are those rocking shorts your dudes are sporting. Amazing!

    jwpbride at gmail dot com

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  68. The GreenLunnsMarch 3, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    Oh my goodness those are sweet boys! Love the retro look and those bags are amazing!

    madboudreau (at) gmail (dot) com

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  69. lishamarishaMarch 3, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    I love celebrating the boys, but even my daughter would have a blast with this kit. lishamarisha(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  70. Jill MacknickiMarch 3, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    I know so many boys who would love a deluxe fort kit. Love the Duffle bag too...can't wait to make one.
    Jill
    jmacknicki@yahoo.com

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  71. COMILLERSMarch 3, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    OMGoodness what a great idea. that is so fun!!! My boys LOVE making forts

    coloradomillers (@) msn (dot) com

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  72. AlisonMarch 3, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    I found your blog through MADE. You have some great tutorials. My girls would love a fort kit.
    alisonmarie2 at hotmail dot com

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  73. KatieQMarch 3, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    Thank you for the amazing tutorial. I have some denim yardage in my stash just waiting for this project.

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  74. RaddnessMarch 3, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Amazing - I would get my couch cushions back if I won this!

    Thank you!

    rlsjtm@hotmail.com

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  75. UnknownMarch 3, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    How cute are you?!? I'm adding you to my blog feed right now! LOVE your boy ideas.

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  76. WendyMarch 3, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    AWESOME! What a great idea and fabulous giveaway~

    wendydATliveDOTcom

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  77. KristenMarch 3, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    Love your fort kits!!

    kristen.munson[at]gmail[dot]com

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  78. JamieMarch 3, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    This has to be the coolest giveaway ever! My boys would love this!
    modifiedmix(at)gmail(dot)com

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  79. ShastaMarch 3, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    This is the most awesome boy giveaway!
    thelovelynest at gmail dot com

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  80. DawnMarch 3, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    I have been eyeing your Fort Kit for sometime - I know I could do it but.... to win one would be so cool! dbummy@gmail.com

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  81. KellyMarch 3, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Such a great idea! I was just helping to make a fort this weekend with the dining room chairs and comforter! This would make a great gift!
    kwoods13 at gmail dot com

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  82. LisaMarch 3, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    The fort kit is just plain cool!

    LME1977(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  83. love for sevenMarch 3, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    Brilliant!!! I can only imagine how much fun my kiddos and I could have if we could get our hands on this!
    m.designthis@gmail.com

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  84. HollyMarch 3, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    Thanks for the chance to win! And for the tutorial. I've been meaning to make my son a duffel bag to hold his Karate sparring gear, but I think the fort kit is genius and will become my go-to gift for boys this year!

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  85. lmfMarch 3, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    love it! lisafallara at gmail dot com

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  86. LisaMarch 3, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    great giveaway! love your ideas! definintely going to make my little guy a duffel bag

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  87. CallieMarch 3, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    What a great idea!! I'm sure my little scamper would love it...if he'll be able to pry it from his momma!

    ~Callie
    callieandtodd@gmail.com

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  88. DianaMarch 3, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    What an awesome idea! Every little boy would LOVE this! I have one little guy, just 10 months, and I love reading blogs like yours and looking forward to all the crazy fun boys bring. Thanks for sharing!

    david.diana.hood@gmail.com

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  89. thearthurzMarch 3, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    This is amazing! What a clever and simple idea!! scarthur1{at}yahoo{dot}com

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  90. motherof4March 3, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    Great giveaway and a great tutorial!

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  91. Melissa McAllisterMarch 3, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    I've been admiring your fort kits for such a long time! We'd LOVE To have one! and the retro duffel bag is so cute too! Thanks for the great giveaway!

    melissa AT melissamcallister DOT com

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  92. ChristinaMarch 3, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    Your boys are rocking those socks. My two would love, love, love a fort kit and it might, just might save my couch.

    cgtutor (at) mindspring (dot) com

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  93. MelissaMarch 3, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    oh my gosh- i have just found you via made...
    &
    i am super happy about that!!

    so another pot of tea- there goes my sewing for another hour whilst i take a lookie round your blog!

    great duffle bag- & cute kiddo in the glasses!

    melissa x

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  94. Kicken BejosMarch 3, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    LOVE this idea. SO simple yet ingenious! Fingers crossed.

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  95. Kristen, pajama mamaMarch 3, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    what a fun kit! never would have thought of that! the bag is awesome, too!

    kristensunna(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  96. Rebekah B.March 3, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    LOVE the pictures! LOVE the fort kit! I need to make lots of them. What a brilliant idea. Thanks for the GREAT giveaway!

    inthegrove5 *at* gmail *dot* com

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  97. LizMarch 3, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    My son has just gotten into making forts! How cool would it be to be able to give him this one! Thanks! canadian_liz18@hotmail.com

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  98. BreeanaMarch 3, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    My 2 boys would love the fort! Thanks!

    breeana(dot)betts(at)gmail(dot)com

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  99. ReneeMarch 3, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    So very cool.

    renee dot smith 30 at gmail dot com

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  100. jeanineMarch 3, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    I"d love this! And so would all my boys!

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  101. the mamaMarch 3, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    oh wow!! my 2 would have endless fun with the fort kit!!!
    emily

    dodsonjarrett at yahoo dot com

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  102. UnknownMarch 3, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    Such a fun idea. With boy #4 on his way in less than a month, I think this is almost a necessity for our family! :)

    gingerangel_18@hotmail.com

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  103. LisaMMarch 3, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    this is awesome.

    thanks for the giveaway!

    lyzaloo(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  104. UnknownMarch 3, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    My daughter's little bestie turns 5 in 2 months! He would love this!

    mnssams@gmail.com

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  105. Kalleen at Second StreetMarch 3, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    I've been drooling over your fort kits forever. I hope I win.
    kalleenk@hotmail.com

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  106. ClaudiaMarch 3, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    LOVE it! Brilliant idea that is perf for summer or winter. Thanks for the giveaway!

    claudia(at)battanibambino(d0t)com

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  107. KristieMarch 3, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    I just jumped over from Made and can't wait to explore some more!
    Love the fort idea. We just found out that after 2 girls, #3 is a little man! This would be perfect!
    roberkann@gmail.com

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  108. UnknownMarch 3, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    These fort kits are such a great idea. My son would have a blast!
    thegunnysack (at) aol (dot) com

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  109. reatonMarch 3, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    My kids would love this!

    reaton98 at gmail dot com

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  110. AnonymousMarch 3, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    My kids would have so much fun with this fort kit. such an awesome idea.

    Lyndsey (lini15237@aol.com)

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  111. KimberlyMarch 3, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    I have been crushing on your fort kits for ages and planning to make one for my guy...he is just getting into building forts. Love the duffel bag...they are great and the pics of the boys are hilarious!!!
    major.kimberly(at)gmail(dot)com

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  112. AshleyMarch 3, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    I've got two silly boys as well who would LOVE this! Thanks for the giveaway! ashleywaring(at)gmail(dot)com

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  113. UnknownMarch 3, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    I know it's boy month but my daughter will love this too, and she may let her little brother pop into the tent every once in awhile!

    PS great tutorial on the duffle, can't wait to try it!

    templanza at aol dot com

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  114. Amanda JoMarch 3, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Love this!!!! theamandajo@gmail.com

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  115. CathyMarch 3, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Hi: Love the tutorial. Just finished a tote and this will work great too. Your kids are a riot, glad they cooperated cause I need pictures. and I would love that fort kit, well actually Brody and Hannah would.

    cathy
    cbrirish@gmail.com

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  116. KimberlyMarch 3, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    My boy (and my girls) would love this!

    turnerk1998(at) yahoo (dot) com

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  117. MeganMarch 3, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    I have an awesome son that loves nothing more than to make hideouts. He would love this. Megan (dot)boseman(at)gmail(dot)com

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  118. BeeBakerMarch 3, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    Those pictures are amazing! They made me smile. Came to your site from MADE and feel like I need to do some exploring!!

    bethnbaker (at) gmail (dot) com

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  119. RachaelMarch 3, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    That has to be the best boy gift ever!

    tigger_luver25@yahoo.com

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  120. Keller TeenMOPSMarch 3, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    This is super-rad! Hope I win!

    iamkristen.martin(at)gmail(dot)com

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  121. KendasCraftsMarch 3, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    What a great idea! My son and husband would have a blast with this!

    kenda(dot)headley(at)gmail(dot)com

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  122. AnonymousMarch 3, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    So super cute!! skrpbkmom at yahoo dot com

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  123. amandaMarch 3, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    As a mother of 3 busy boys this would be a spring fever blessing! Thank you! amanda(at)shayelarsen(dot)com

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  124. UnknownMarch 3, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    oh man! my kids would go nuts over this fort!
    nuttbutts (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  125. LizMarch 3, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    That is adorable and SOOO Royal Tennenbaums which is one of my favourite movies. The little boys in that movie made me fall in love with little boys before I ever had my own.

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  126. RachMarch 3, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE it I really hope I win.
    rachel@robhawley.com

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  127. magsMarch 3, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    oh i've got 4 little people who would go crazy for this!! glad to've found your blog.

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  128. Mel O'DramaMarch 3, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    my son would LOVE this!

    dcrg(dot)melodrama(at)gmail(dot)com

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  129. BrookfieldMarch 3, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Love it! So creative and simple. Whoever wins will have lucky little boys...Hope that lucky boy is mine!

    key(dot)rosebrook(at)gmail(dot)com

    Thanks!

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  130. Mary EllaMarch 3, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    These are absolutely wonderful!

    mecbruno(at)gmail(dot)com

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  131. KristinMarch 3, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    This is AMAZING! I love the duffel bag and the fort kit will keep my kids happy and playing together for hours! kristinbozarth@yahoo.com

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  132. AnonymousMarch 3, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    Love the photos. He is super cute! hehe!! And what a great giveaway. My son would love a fort kit :0)

    - jen
    jehling2 at gmail(d0t)com

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  133. TerriMarch 3, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    Oh my gosh! My kids would looovvvvvee that! What a great idea! Thanks for the give away
    mtnmama02@yahoo.com

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  134. jelloMarch 3, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    Love the pics! It puts me in the mood to do my own photo shoot!!

    jchesnut78 at yahoo dot com

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  135. HaleyMarch 3, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    I laughed out loud when I saw the retro pictures. So funny! My little boy would love this fort! Thanks for sharing!
    irishrose16(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  136. AngieMarch 3, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Those pictures are so great!! It looks like they were having fun.

    hircock_86 at hotmail dot com

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  137. ValerieMarch 3, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Ack! I am so in love with the fort kit and the retro makes it even sweeter!

    vquirey AT gmail d0t com

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  138. KristinaMarch 3, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Thank you for the fantastic giveaway and great tutorial! I love the pictures, must have been so much fun to take :) sirbubbadoo at gmail dot com

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  139. Karen P.March 3, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    what a fabulous bag!
    acp328(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  140. UnknownMarch 3, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    Wow. What a great tutorial and giveaway. Bring on the forts!
    kakightley(at)gmail(dot)com

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  141. RachelMarch 3, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Oh my gosh, such a perfect gift for any one of my six nephews! LOVE it!
    Goode.Rachel (at) gmail (dot) com

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  142. Michael and RachelleMarch 3, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    Oh my goodness my boys would love this!!! I hope I win. Thanks for the chance.

    mikechelley at hotmail dot com

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  143. anxiously hopefulMarch 3, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    great idea;.
    bethjen33@sbcglobal(dot)net

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  144. sarah diamaMarch 3, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    awesome! oh how i love forts!!!

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  145. katiemarieMarch 3, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Are adults allowed to play with the fort?

    ktbbc01[at]aol[dot]com

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  146. Amanda HallerMarch 3, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    This is too cool!! Thanks for the great giveaway.

    haller27044 (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  147. AnonymousMarch 3, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    I love it!
    kathleenpoling (AT) yahoo (DOT) com

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  148. CarriMarch 3, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    How awesome is that kit!!! Very, very cool!

    carripage[at]gmail[dot]com

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  149. BrittaMarch 3, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    My husband will probably want to build the first fort...love it!

    Britta.Zimmer@gmail.com

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  150. HeatherMarch 3, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Love the fort kit and the duffle. I think this may become one of my go to gifts for boy birthdays!

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  151. alyMarch 3, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    I'm a grandma who desperately needs this kit. You are amazing!

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  152. KatherineMarch 3, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    These look like so much fun! kathwinegar(at)gmail.com

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  153. AnonymousMarch 3, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    I love this! It would keep my little guy busy for HOURS! eladouceur (at) rogers (dot) com

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  154. alyMarch 3, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    I forgot to leave my email on the previous comment.- sorry
    alybow6@yahoo.com

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  155. Kelly K.March 3, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Oh my goodness....so much fun...I love this! What a great idea. :)
    kellykoster@juno.com

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  156. KristinMarch 3, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    That would be so fun. My whole family would love it! girly.three(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  157. Abiga/KarenMarch 3, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    I just found your site and I am so excited to try things! Hope I win too... deut28bless@hotmail.com

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  158. APRILMarch 3, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    THIS IS AWESOME, I'VE GOT 2 BOYS NOW, WELL ALMOST I'M DUE IN A WEEK, BUT THIS WOULD BE SO COOL FOR THEM, I LOVE IT.

    APRILDODGERS@GMAIL.COM

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  159. Malinda Jane SiegMarch 3, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    My boys would love this!!!! malivance@gmail.com

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  160. Erica {B is for Boy}March 3, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    I am seriously giddy with excitement. This is the most clever thing ever! My nephew turns 7 in June and this would make the coolest present EVER!
    Thanks for the giveaway :)
    bisforboy(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  161. charityMarch 3, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    This is so fun! My son loves forts and I have been using bobbi pins to connect the sheet to the rope :) Thanks!!
    charity_o7 (at) yahoo.com

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  162. BrianneMarch 3, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    That is perfectly practical... Awesome. There's a boy I know who would love that... I'm married to him!!
    Too bad we have another little boy who would actually recieve it!
    bshiraki@ gmail.com

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  163. Kami@KamiandN8doggMarch 3, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    This is a great idea! My nephew would love one for his Birthday!

    Thank you!

    kamijobee@yahoo.com

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  164. EliseMarch 3, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Fabulous idea...my son would love it!

    efraz53(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  165. AnneMarch 3, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    This is the coolest idea ever! Love it!
    chelita2006{at}gmail{dot}com

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  166. Mary JMarch 3, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Eh Uhm, if you are a mom of very ambitious and crafty boys ( like me, 2- boys 6 and 4!) then you understand the awesomeness of a giveaway like this! This rocks! Thanks for giving! :)

    mkjackson0403@yahoo.com

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  167. cscmamareedMarch 3, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Love the bag!!!
    dareeds2 at yahoo dot com

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  168. ChristinaMarch 3, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    This is so cute I love it, my little guy would have a blast with this, thanks for the great giveaway.

    jsbrownca@gmail.com

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  169. Jennifer LovelaceMarch 3, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    So fun!

    jenniferbinnsl (at) gmail (dot) com

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  170. AnonymousMarch 3, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Oh my! I think I have pictures of my brothers dressed exactly like those little boys. A fort kit! Every boy needs one. What a fantastic give away!

    wendy.fouche@tds.net

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  171. PaulineMarch 3, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    So fantastic! I love it, and so would my boys!
    gregpaulinroy (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  172. AnonymousMarch 3, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Love the kit and love the colors! And that duffel tutorial is fabulous!

    melissa at ranchero dot com

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  173. Team BourlonMarch 3, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    This is the coolest giveaway ever! I hope I win!
    courtneybourlon@gmail.com

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  174. KellyMarch 3, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    What a fabulous giveaway! And adorable pictures. Thanks for the chance!

    wimseyfan(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  175. CathyMarch 3, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Fort kits-great idea! I made a red duffel bag just like that one in Jr. High Home Ec. class! joel.devinney@verizon.net

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  176. bdaissMarch 3, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Love love love the photos! How adorably retro-geek. The fort kit sounds awesome fun. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  177. Sheila FishMarch 3, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    This is probably one of the raddest ideas I've seen. My kids would LOVE it! Here's to hoping I win!

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  178. MommyMarch 3, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    What a fun giveaway! Love the fort kit!

    cristy_curuncha AT hotmail DOT com

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  179. HollieMarch 3, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Absolutely going on my list of birthday presents! great for boys & girls! hparker73@frontier.com

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  180. Skidmore SevenMarch 3, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    AH! I love this idea. So clever and fun.

    annskidmore(at)mac(dot)com

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  181. ChristinaMarch 3, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    what fun! My boys and I would love to win something like this. :D benjamin.and.christina(at)gmail(dot)com

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  182. awesomenessMarch 3, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE, Prpretty please pick me. I would love to have this at our house.
    katy.ricks(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  183. ms_sunshyneMarch 3, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Awesome gift for a sleep-over birthday party! ms_sunshyne at yahoo dot com

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  184. LaurelMarch 3, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    You are so much fun and I love your photos. My kids would love the fort they make one out of blankets every chance they get.

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  185. Toe-Bee & K-10March 3, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    My boys would love this!

    tobykristen@hcc.net

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  186. MaggieMarch 3, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    What a fantastic idea! I love it! My two boys would have a blast with this. You're so creative.
    maggiefelsch@gmail.com

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  187. AnonymousMarch 3, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Such a cool giveaway. I would love to win this!

    kaitlineyoung at hotmail dot com

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  188. peopleofmosesMarch 3, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    best give away ever!!!!!

    sing4me3@hotmail.com

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  189. AshleeMarch 3, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    My kids and I are always building forts.... They would LOVE this!

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  190. LoriMarch 3, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    What a fun idea!! Love the photo shoot, love the fun idea of a fort kit, just so much fun!!
    le(dot)tigerlily(at)gmail(dot)com

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  191. Sarah DVMarch 3, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Love your ideas! My kidlets (especially my little boy) would LOVE a fort kit!

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  192. kristenMarch 3, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Such a great giveaway. My kids love to make forts and this would certainly make their day.
    kristenlyn.morrison@gmail.com

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  193. AliciaMarch 3, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Love it! Thanks for the chance to win...

    theraulersons at msn dot com

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  194. Misty MakesMarch 3, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    This would be so much fun. Our entire family gets into building forts.
    laceylady123(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  195. AmberMarch 3, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    I have two boys, that would love to have this!! Thanks for the giveaway!

    Amber at maar04@comcast.net

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  196. Emily HayesMarch 3, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    what an amazing idea

    happydancer007@yahoo.com

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  197. David, Wendy, Alaina, and LeoMarch 3, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    What a great idea! My kids would LOVE this!!

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  198. PaigeMarch 3, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    What a fun idea!

    pbackholm(at)gmail(dot)com

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  199. Nicole C.March 3, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    So awesome! I'm a mom to one boy, and I have 5 nephews close by- this is something I see getting a ton of use out of. Thanks for the chance.

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  200. SamanthaMarch 3, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    So stinkin cute!!!!!!!!

    samcanestrari@yahoo.com

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