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      Katherine Buchhorn on November 9, 2011

      how fun, to watch the process! Can't wait for my boots! I will literally be traveling the world, Jessica! (just got a new international FA job!), so I'll be packing these beauties and showing them off!!! LOL So excited for you!

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      Meghan Rice on October 5, 2011

      Wow these look great (of course made even better by the super cute babe wearing them in the pics =)). Can't wait to get them!! Cameron just got firetruck rainboots last week, but I'm pretty sure he'll be jealous once he sees how cool these are!

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      Kimberly Werner on October 5, 2011

      They look great and I can't wait to wear mine!!! When my boots get here, maybe the rain will too! xoxo from Texas!

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      Stephanie Levy on October 5, 2011

      These look great Jessica! Love the new photos! Thanks for sharing :)

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      Lorinda on October 1, 2011

      The photos of the samples look amazing!!! Fantastic job!

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      Judy Adolph on September 29, 2011

      Jessica, this is soooo exciting. I'm just bummed that I couldn't afford to donate more so that I could HAVE these GORGEOUS boots!! Anyway, you deserve all of this success. You EARNED it with your hard work. You are truly an inspiration! XXOO, Jujubeader:)

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      Stephanie Levy on September 29, 2011

      Super Jessica! So excited for you! Yay!!!!!!!

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      Skye on August 17, 2011

      I just got my print! It is beautiful! It looked good on the site, but even better and more colorful in person. Thanks for the sweet note, too. :-)

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      Albion Gould on August 13, 2011

      Thank you!!

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      Jessica Swift on August 11, 2011

      Albion: yes, I'd go with a 7! I think that'll be safest. :) Hope that helps!

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      Albion Gould on August 11, 2011

      I'm really worried about ordering the wrong size. My shoes are currently 6.5 and my feet are a little wide. Should I go with a size 7 since sizes are in whole numbers?

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      Jessica Swift on August 9, 2011

      Perfect! :) I hope she'll love them, Skaja. And I'll get your prints sent out asap!! Thank you again so much!

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      Skaja Wills on August 9, 2011

      My second choice is #5. And I'm giving the boots to my best friend for her birthday. :)

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      Jessica Swift on August 9, 2011

      You can just tell me right here, and I'll add it in with the one you choose in the survey. Will that work? :)

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      Skaja Wills on August 9, 2011

      Jessica, that's a fantasic idea. Also, very generous of you to offer me an extra print. How should I go about letting you know my choice for the second print?

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      Jessica Swift on August 9, 2011

      Oh dear, Skaja, sorry about that! I wish I could do every size under the sun. Would you be interested in giving the boots to someone as a gift? I'd be happy to send you an extra print, too, to make up for it!

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      Jessica Swift on August 9, 2011

      Love it, Eva!

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      Skaja Wills on August 9, 2011

      Sadly, I was blessed with a shoe size larger than what's available (13W), so I'm open to suggestions as to alternate uses for the boots.

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      Eva Cowell on August 9, 2011

      Thank you so much ma'am! :D ',',',',,','''',,,,''',,, (those are raindrops and puddles getting ready for the boots!) lol

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      Jessica Swift on August 9, 2011

      Hi Eva, Yes! They are true to your normal size, as far as my own feet can tell. I hope that helps!!

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      Eva Cowell on August 9, 2011

      HELP!!!! Do the rainboots run true to your normal size? I need to respond, thank you!! And still soooo excited! Congrats!

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      Jessica Swift on July 24, 2011

      Deb: depending on the timing, I might do that, but once they're created and delivered, I'll want to get them out into the world as soon as possible! Especially because it'll likely be before the holidays, so I imagine people might like to buy them as gifts. Thanks for the suggestion, though! I'm excited to have people walking around advertising the boots. :)

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      Stephanie Levy on July 22, 2011

      Go girl! It all looks wonderful - so excited for you!!

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      deb clark on July 22, 2011

      I was just thinking that I would really like a chance to buy a pair of the boots and hope that you would offer then to backers first. Just think, your backers will be advertising your product all over the country!

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      Eva Cowell on July 21, 2011

      I think asking is most kind!!! I am just going to have a hard time deciding!!! Selfish request actually :) Congrats!!! So excited to have had the opportunity to be a part of this!

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      Jessica Swift on July 21, 2011

      Eva: I'm not sure yet.... I'd like to make them for sale, but I think I'll maybe ask all of you backers first, since I made them exclusively for the project. I imagine most people wouldn't mind, right? :)

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      Eva Cowell on July 20, 2011

      Just curious....will the prints ever be available for sale?

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      Stephanie Levy on July 18, 2011

      Big hugs and congratulations on your amazing success Jessica - it is wonderful, wonderful and you deserve it :) You are one of the kindest most generous, friendly artists I know! Really! xo

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      Dene Mason on July 17, 2011

      Congratulations Jessica - I love your project (and I love the Orange and white pattern with the brown trim on the top badge - awesome!).
      Can't wait to see them on the streets!

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      Carol Ann Arvan on July 13, 2011

      For the outside, like the last 3 options best (blue/green paisley, purple/blue/green mod flowers, grey/yellow gingko inspired (I'm guessing). All great!

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      Carol Ann Arvan on July 13, 2011

      I'm a huge green and blue fan so I love those two inside options. But the grey field with yellow flecks is great, too - punchy and practical at the same time. MIght work better with a larger range of outside options. Keep up the good work!

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      g sung on July 12, 2011

      Hi Jessica, congratulations! I love the orangey one with the blue background and the green background/pink sole ones best. best wishes, Grace

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      My-Cherie Haley on July 11, 2011

      YOU INSPIRE ME! LONG LIVE COLOR ENTHUSIASTS! (:

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      Talyn on July 11, 2011

      Hi Jessica!
      Congrats on being funded! I LOVE the yellow and the orange colors! Bright and happy :) I think a pink and green combo would rock as well!

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      lizkitz on July 11, 2011

      Hi Jessica. You wanted to know which boots are out favorite. My favorite is the orange sole/ blue background, with orange flowers. Congratulations on making your goal. Your designs are all beautiful.

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      Tracey Selingo on July 10, 2011

      Congratulations! I'm so excited for you. Proof positive that daring to dream is always worth it. You are an inspiration!

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      Frances Cromwell on July 10, 2011

      Hi Jessica. Congrats on passing your initial funding goal!

      You asked about the inside boot color: I love the blue! Blue is the color of the sky and for me a happy and alive color. I can't wait to buy a pair of your boots!

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      Erica Driver on July 7, 2011

      Congratulations. How awesome!

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      Nancy Liedel on July 7, 2011

      I contributed a whole 2 dollars, but I'm starting my own business, don't need start up money, because I don't need to make major prototypes, but this idea is genius and I wanted to be a part of this dream. I will buy a pair and stomp in the rain when I take the kids to the bus stop!!! Get them to market and I'll hopefully have the money to buy them. Although I expect the donation for them is a fantastic deal.

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      Kerry Murray on July 7, 2011

      Congratulations for making your goal! Can't wait to see (and wear!) the boots on people's feet :)

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      Kimmi on July 7, 2011

      WOOT!!!! Made the goal! That is so awesome!

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      Eva Cowell on July 7, 2011

      Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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      Melissa Piccola on July 6, 2011

      YAY!!! Congratulations! I can't wait to get my boots...woohoo!

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      Jessica Swift on July 6, 2011

      Thank you all!!! I'm still in a bit of shock-- I can't believe it's fully funded already! Thank you SO MUCH for helping me make this a reality-- I can't wait to send all of you the boots!!! xoxo

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      Skye on July 6, 2011

      Yay! Congratulations in reaching your goal. I can't wait to see the boots! :-D

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      Kimberly Martin on July 6, 2011

      OMGoodness! I check several times daily to see if "we've" reached "our" goal! I am so pumped for you! And, I can't wait to be sporting your boots on the street. Heck, I'm even planning on wearing them in my classroom! Congratulations, Jess! I am so proud to be associated with a group of people who know a good thing when we see it! Let it RAIN! :)

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      Angela Traunig on July 6, 2011

      Woot! Woot!! You did it!

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      Katherine Buchhorn on July 6, 2011

      Best to you, Jessica and many blessings! Your patterns make me smile.... I think they'll make everyone smile! Yes, yes, yes, we need color and joy and hope and love and I think you are making a wonderful contribution with your talents!!! Looking forward to watching your Kickstarter site and seeing the day you hit the goal! Woo Hoo!

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      il Ghirigoro bottega on July 6, 2011

      GO on!!!! I belive in you.

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      Sarah Watts on July 5, 2011

      You are so awesome Jess!

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I am a full-time independent artist in Atlanta, GA. (Surface pattern designer, painter, and illustrator.) I make and sell products featuring my artwork online (links below) and in shops around the country. I also license my patterns to companies for their products. I'm addicted to color and want to cover the world in my patterns!

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