9.04.2008

Practically Perfect giveaway.

I had to. I couldn't stand it. This flower popped into the creative brain while enjoying Mary Poppins with the kids, and it wouldn't leave me alone. I had to put it somewhere so I could focus...on the lovely chimney sweep who makes my heart start beatin' like a big brass band. Seriously, I love Dick Van Dyke.

So here it is. A product of a craft manic and the longest word you ever heard. And I'd like to give it to someone.


You can take the tie off, if you want. And I can embroider your name on it. Or word, or number, or initials, or URL, whatever. I was going to embroider the words practically perfect in every way next to the flower, but I figured you might want a choice.

Leave a comment, and we'll pick a name randomly next Friday morning. September 12. I have to leave it open for a week so as to give all my 20 readers a chance to see the post. I'm a weekly read.

Oh hey, spread the word. The more the Mary-er. Oh gosh. Hilarous. I'm on a roll, kids.

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55 comments:

  1. UnknownSeptember 5, 2008 at 12:10 AM

    I love it. I want it. I need it. This bag is practically perfect for me. hehe.

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  2. MiaSeptember 5, 2008 at 12:19 AM

    So cute! Count me in :)

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  3. BeckySeptember 5, 2008 at 12:22 AM

    I don't own a bag besides my backpack. No purse. No fannypack. I'm lame. Oh, the thought of being trendy and having something others will envy! I wonder if I could do something sneaky to increase my chances??? "Hey Trent...Come here! Wake-up! Sleep is for babies."

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  4. TrentSeptember 5, 2008 at 12:23 AM

    Hi, I like the bag and someone else I know would like it also. This is seriously Trent.
    And to prove it... remember when my mom fell asleep while driving your gray van and hit a pole on the side of the road way back in the day? See, it's me. :0)
    Back to bed now.

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  5. NatalieSeptember 5, 2008 at 10:04 AM

    I may make enemies since I won the last giveaway, but I cannot resist. I'm in, People!

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  6. Wonder WomanSeptember 5, 2008 at 10:14 AM

    STEP IN TIME!!!! I heart Dick Van Dyke. Bye Bye Birdie, Chitty Chitty Bang-Bang.....I was raised on the good stuff.

    I always feel like my purse is Mary Poppins' bag. There is SO MUCH junk in there, yet I can never find what I'm looking for.

    And I love the "practically perfect in every way" you want to put on there.

    I think you sound precocious.

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  7. The Coatney'sSeptember 5, 2008 at 10:41 AM

    oh please Cally, I love it soooo much and I really need a bag that is not a diaper bag. Practically perfect is so perfect for this bag. so cute. so generous. i love you cally, you're the best

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  8. Mama Cher, Ok, fine, it's SharonSeptember 5, 2008 at 10:51 AM

    Yes please! I never win, but always try...

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2008 at 11:34 AM

    I have a true addiction to Calico! I too, fall into the never win a thing catagory, but I'm going to try my luck. Count me in! Kay, you know, Conan's Mom. Does that pull any weight? Tell Andy I'll give him a BAG of candy if he draws my name! I can stoop lower if I need to, after all, I did use Kacie as a human sheild during the water fight. :)

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  10. ShEiLaSeptember 5, 2008 at 12:01 PM

    Actually...
    everything you make is 'practically perfect' I love em all... and for this reason I am here leaving a [hopeful] comment.
    I read Becky's comment and felt bad... NO bag except for a backpack. Now there is someone that needs a Calico. creation.
    ToOdLeS.

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  11. AubreyBSeptember 5, 2008 at 12:33 PM

    I found your blog through Alyssa and I would love to win this bag!
    byubabe14 at yahoo dot com

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  12. chelleSeptember 5, 2008 at 1:56 PM

    THanks for letting me play. I have a give away also. Come by and sign up for a baby quilt. m

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  13. DollySeptember 5, 2008 at 3:14 PM

    Calico Cally-
    I'd love to be added to your P.P.G. Your bag is really "super-cally"...
    Love your blog too!

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  14. BeeswaxSeptember 5, 2008 at 3:56 PM

    I'm gonna need that bag.

    Thanks in advance for giving it to me.

    I read somewhere that being aggressive helps you get what you want. Is it working?

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  15. JeanneSeptember 5, 2008 at 5:15 PM

    Friend of Lori's...wouldn't mind havin' it. Cute, cute.

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  16. AMBERSeptember 5, 2008 at 6:35 PM

    I am so addicted to Calico I actually take my purse everywhere I had to use it I could not wait until my cruise. Adding this to my collection would make it PRACTICALLY PERFECT!!! HEEEHEE. Luv you

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  17. ShabbyInTheCitySeptember 5, 2008 at 6:38 PM

    You ARE on a roll! That bag is a must have ;)

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  18. wendySeptember 5, 2008 at 7:31 PM

    OK - - ENOUGH - YOU SAID YOU'D CHOOSE ON SEPT. 12----WELL THAT IS MY BIRTHDAY ---SO SORRY EVERYONE ELSE, I think that should just seal the baggie deal. (besides I'm your favorite aunty)

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  19. highdeekaySeptember 5, 2008 at 7:45 PM

    "Baby Eden" is my baby. Your bag and flower are so cute and you are so creative. It obviously runs in your family.

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  20. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2008 at 8:26 PM

    If you could just put "King of all things Puerto Rico" That would be fine.

    The flower looks a little like corn anyway. The button could be sugar - Can I get a few 10 buildings on the other side with a "Nice try grasshopper" for the other participants of the game. It could be my travel bag for the game. How cute!

    Brian

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  21. callySeptember 5, 2008 at 8:30 PM

    Brian, you're not funny.

    My corn coffee strategy will kick your butt one day and then you'll cry yourself to sleep for two weeks too long and then have nightmares about mary poopins stealing your man purse. then Dick Van Dyke will dance on your little victory point.

    Glad you like the bag. Thanks.

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  22. cassySeptember 5, 2008 at 9:16 PM

    ME! ME!! ME!!! MEMEMEMEMEMEMEMEMEMEMEME!!!!

    me?

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  23. ElizabethSeptember 6, 2008 at 12:40 PM

    I am ALL OVER free stuff...especially when it is so yummy cute!

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  24. julieSeptember 6, 2008 at 1:03 PM

    you need to stop giving these bags away-they are too good! How about an auction next time you have a bag that you feel the need to get rid of? But, in any case, I want that bag!

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  25. susanSeptember 6, 2008 at 2:52 PM

    Susie here, (Katie's friend in Staten Island) usually don't do this kind of stuff, but I thought I would press my luck. The bag's too cute to have too much pride. Big fan of your blog!

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  26. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2008 at 9:19 PM

    of course i want it! And i am a daily reader. is that ok to admit?

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  27. The Jensen FamilySeptember 7, 2008 at 1:43 AM

    Cally! Hi! I saw that you are giving away bags on Corrie's blog!! You crafty girl!! Pick me! Pick me!
    P.S. Your family is adorable!

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  28. a wynn wynn situationSeptember 7, 2008 at 3:13 PM

    SOOOO cute!
    When I think of Dick Van Dyke I think about my friends TV that corrected inappropriate language in the sub titles and it introduced the show as the "Jerk Van Lesbian Show" :)

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  29. DonnaSeptember 7, 2008 at 6:56 PM

    Pick me! My Birthday is the 13th!!!

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  30. Katy BethSeptember 8, 2008 at 8:46 AM

    Did you really have to ask? Of course I want it! Count me in as well! :o)

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  31. Shelle-BlokThoughtsSeptember 8, 2008 at 9:13 AM

    That is so cute...and I'm glad we are going to be fast friends now!!! So I definitely need the "friend" look over when you consider who to give it away to! :) Unless you are doing the random integer thing...in which, I won't win because those things have something against me :)

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  32. Tina - Ball Team Co-CaptainSeptember 8, 2008 at 4:06 PM

    Cally - I would love to sport your artwork - it's better than jumping into chalk drawings!

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  33. UnknownSeptember 8, 2008 at 4:28 PM

    Cally is pulling out the big guns and surpasses me on the comments!

    I am WAY too cheap to give anything away to earn comments.

    But, hey, I can't make anything near as good as you can.

    Pick me anyway..one of my girls would love this bag.

    And, you know they deserve it.

    And so do I because I have got to be reponsible for at LEAST half of these comments, and that is BEFORE I will link you on my blog. :)

    I wish you millions of commenters!

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  34. UnknownSeptember 8, 2008 at 4:29 PM

    Oh, and I can't believe that you didn't play the movie game and make us work for it.

    Does this comment put my name in the pick pot twice?

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  35. callySeptember 8, 2008 at 4:54 PM

    No alice, but you can still guess a movie.

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  36. Lindsey RoseSeptember 8, 2008 at 5:21 PM

    I hope I win, I hope I win, I hope I win, I hope I win, I hope I win, I hope I win! Hey it worked for the little engine right!? Soo cute! Call me so we can get together and plan our alone dates!

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  37. DevriSeptember 8, 2008 at 7:26 PM

    Wow, love it, you really did it during the perfect movie- how rude..hee hee

    I want it to be mine..

    http://www.thenaulutribe.blogspot.com/

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  38. ChellieSeptember 8, 2008 at 8:32 PM

    ME ME ME! I LoVE LOVE LOVE it!!!

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  39. innisfamSeptember 8, 2008 at 9:26 PM

    my dear friend sheila is all about your blog and crafts.
    she was kind enough to spread the word. soooo
    heres my comment :)

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  40. Amy NiebuhrSeptember 8, 2008 at 11:23 PM

    Can't you imagine one of your famous creations all the way in KOREA!! Pick me and I will show it to all the Korean folks and they will want to copy it and make them for cheaper than your price!! I don't know how they would do cheaper than free, but they would!! You can be world famous.

    One of Tyler's favorite movies is Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! We've tried to get Lily to watch it and like it but she hasn't gone for it yet! Tyler cries!!

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  41. KarenaSeptember 9, 2008 at 9:06 AM

    I love your crafts, I wish that I was more creative, but we all have our own talents, right?? Thanks to my sister Sheila who let me know about your site. Win or not (keeping my fingers crossed) I think your site is wonderful!

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  42. Tracy MullinerSeptember 9, 2008 at 11:34 AM

    If you never did, you should. These things are fun, and fun is good.
    Dr. Seuss

    This bag reminds me of Dr. Seuss...I know, it's a bit far out there, but that's what I thought of when I came across this bag. It is beautiful & fun!

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  43. andreaSeptember 9, 2008 at 1:01 PM

    This would be the perfect bag for Chickie's ballet and tap shoes!

    It was great seeing you for two seconds on Sunday!!

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  44. LeGrandSeptember 9, 2008 at 2:30 PM

    That bag would go perfect in my office. I hope I win!!!

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  45. Bella JanevorSeptember 9, 2008 at 2:43 PM

    You are a beautiful and talented woman. I love stalking your blog.

    AND I MUST HAVE THE BAG.

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  46. MeaganSeptember 9, 2008 at 6:56 PM

    I want in!

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  47. I am LoWSeptember 9, 2008 at 11:32 PM

    Way very cute!

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  48. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2008 at 9:11 AM

    You have the cutest blog, and I love your stuff. I enjoy coming and reading. I love this bag.. Count me in!

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  49. CynthiaSeptember 10, 2008 at 10:03 AM

    That bag is so cute!!!

    I love it!

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  50. CherstinSeptember 10, 2008 at 11:28 AM

    Ok I really want you to think about what your life would be like without your girls and just remember that is my life!! I need girly things! I can't believe how many people have commented already. I feel my chances slipping away. I need this bag to get my girly fix. I need it!! I NEED IT I TELL YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  51. RitaSeptember 10, 2008 at 1:45 PM

    Ummmmm....50 COMMENTS!!! See how popular you are girl! Wow!

    LOVE this cute adorable pretty darn perfect bag, so you know I had to be comment number 51!!

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  52. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2008 at 4:51 PM

    Sheesh, people, quit telling your friends! My daughter's plain ole canvas bag looked pretty sad today as we headed off to the library. Not even close to practically perfect. I wouldn't let her have this one though. If I win it's mine, all mine!

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  53. AprilSeptember 10, 2008 at 6:37 PM

    This is the cutest bag I have ever seen! Pick me! Pick me! Such a cute give away.

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  54. The Osborne FamilySeptember 10, 2008 at 9:46 PM

    I am a total stalker of your blog! I am amazed at the cool stuff you create! I have gotten so many ideas from reading your blog--the prayers by kitchen timer, fridge lock, picnik photo editor, etc. You are one cool mama! And, I love the bag!-----Katie's friend Kristen

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  55. ShannonSeptember 11, 2008 at 11:07 PM

    I guess it's worth a shot. I sure love winning Super-Cally-Craft-deliciousness. That was terrible.
    What a talent!

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