Thursday, June 30, 2011

ANNOUNCING! A Giveaway and a Swap

It is here!  A brand new giveaway in honor of my 200th post and my new blog look!   So spread the word!  It is called the Something Special Celebration Giveaway!  And it is loaded with some pretty French look handmade goodness.
1. A cream colored pitcher filled with dried mountain rye grass.
2. A lovely rectangle doily
3. A sweet little pin cushion
4. A pretty pendant (it is not really a watch)
5. A handmade Card/envelope







Here is what you need to do.

1. leave a comment to this post
2. become a follower or let me know that you are already a follower
3. for another chance to win, then just copy the smaller picture above and post on your sidebar.
4.  For yet another chance, post about this giveaway.
good luck to everyone. this giveaway drawing will be on July 25, 2011



AND ALSO ANNOUNCING. . . . . .

Now for the 2nd part of this post.  I am also announcing my newest swap.
The 2nd annual Vintage Christmas in July swap.
last year we had so much fun with this.  I will partner you with someone I feel you would be great with.  I loved my swap last year.  Here are the rules for this swap.  Ship date is July 27, 2011 and be sure to include lots of Vintage or vintage inspired goodness!  First you need to send 1 handmade ornament and send another ornament that must be true vintage.  After that, you can send whatever you want, but please try to keep it vintage or vintage inspired.
Here is a portion of what I received last year in the vintage Christmas Swap.  I had a fabulous partner. Kimberly of Art Joy Stuff!  If you want to get in on the swap then comment here and tell me your interested, and then email me your info.
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105 comments:

  1. ShabbyESPJune 30, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    What a great giveaway!!! Everything is so sweet!!!
    Please enter me!!!
    Suzann ~xoxox~

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  2. ShabbyESPJune 30, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    I am already a follower :-)
    Suzann ~xoxo~

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  3. AnonymousJune 30, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Amazing giveaway and gifts, I lake it!
    Have a nice weekend:)

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  4. Marsha @ Tattered ChickJune 30, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    Kim is so talented!!

    What a FABULOUS giveaway!!!! I'm drooling :)

    xxoo

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  5. Marsha @ Tattered ChickJune 30, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    I am a follower, have been since our fist swap :)

    xxoo

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  6. Marsha @ Tattered ChickJune 30, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    I posted your giveaway on my sidebar!

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  7. Brenda ~ The Heminger FarmhouseJune 30, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    What a wonderful giveaway! I would love to enter for a chance to win :)

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  8. UnknownJune 30, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    it's a lovely giveaway and i would be delight to take part in the cerebration! merci..merci!

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  9. UnknownJune 30, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    i have ben a happy follower...

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  10. Brenda ~ The Heminger FarmhouseJune 30, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    I am one of your followers :)

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  11. Brenda ~ The Heminger FarmhouseJune 30, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    ......and I have your Giveaway pic on my sidebar, with it linked right back to this post, to help spread the word :)

    Wishing you a wonderful & Safe 4th of July Weekend :)

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  12. busymarthaJune 30, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Awesome, I have been a follower for a while now. I am also having a giveaway, check it out: Busymartha.blogspot.com, thanks Marilyn McIdoon

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  13. Blessed SerendipityJune 30, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Beautiful giveaway! You are right, your giveaway is something special. I would love a chance.

    Danielle

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  14. Blessed SerendipityJune 30, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    I am already a follower.

    Danielle

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  15. Barbara JeanJune 30, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    congratulations and thanks for such an awesome giveaway!!

    Pl;ea enter my name for your lovely prizes.
    blessings
    barbara jean

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  16. Barbara JeanJune 30, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    I'm a follower too. =)

    barbara jean

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  17. Marie Lost Bird StudioJune 30, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    Hi Michele,
    congratulations on 200th post and many more to come!Wonderful giveaway - please enter me.Thank you.
    XO Marie

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  18. Marie Lost Bird StudioJune 30, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    I'm a follower:)

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  19. Marie Lost Bird StudioJune 30, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    Now I'm off to post on my sb.
    Have a great wweekend.
    Hugs,
    Marie

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  20. Marfi-topiaJune 30, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    wonderful gifts! 200 posts! wow:)congratulations to you.

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  21. Jessica RodarteJuly 1, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    What a pretty giveaway!! Wow!
    Congratulations on 200 posts!
    I am a follower!

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  22. Linecas haveJuly 1, 2011 at 3:11 AM

    So wonderful. I want to enter, if I can or is this not possible because I live far away?

    Also the swap. Fun idea. It would be awesome to swap with someone. True vintage means a old thing that I have not touched right?
    I am already a follower. I will post as soon as you tell me I can enter.
    Line Cathrin

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  23. Rebecca NelsonJuly 1, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    Well girly...sign me up! :) I'm a new follower! HOW FUN!

    Now...I've never done a swap so I'm totally NEW at this. Maybe I'll do your NEXT ONE!

    xoRebecca PS: Thank you for being so generous!

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  24. Michele's Treasures, Teacups, and Tumbling Rose CottageJuly 1, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    Congratulations on your 200th post! My how time flies. Thanks for such a lovely blog. ; )
    ~Michele

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  25. Michele's Treasures, Teacups, and Tumbling Rose CottageJuly 1, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    I do follow you already. ; )
    ~Michele

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  26. Lynn StevensJuly 1, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Beautiful gifts, Already a follower.

    I recently found an entire box of vintage Christmas things at an estate sale so I'd Love to get in on your swap.

    Sounds fun!!!
    Hugs Lynn

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  27. Lynn StevensJuly 1, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    I added the picture and posted on my sidbar, Thanks for the chance hun!
    hugs Lynn

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  28. fairyrocksJuly 1, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Ms Michelle, you do giveaway the nicest things!!!!
    Congrats on your landmark...I mean blogmark for 200 posts.
    I have been staling you for sometime.
    I will think about Christmas in July....we are still getting fresh snow in the mountains by our house, not sure if I can wrap my head around Christmas yet LOL
    Keep smilng and creating, will post your awesome giveaway

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  29. UnknownJuly 1, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    I just found your blog. What a beautiful giveaway!

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  30. UnknownJuly 1, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    I'm a new follower!

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  31. UnknownJuly 1, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    I added a link to the giveaway on my sidebar. www.kluckingbear.blogspot.com

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  32. EricaJuly 1, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    What a BEAUTIFUL giveaway! please enter me, and please sign me up for your swap. I'll email you now.

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  33. Carol SalisburyJuly 1, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    What a gorgeous giveaway! I am a follower and I did post a pic on my sidebar!
    Thanks for the chance to win!
    Have a great weekend!

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  34. Karen ValentineJuly 1, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Giveaways are so much fun!!! Thanks for the invite! I would love to be entered!! Oh! And congrats on 200 posts!! May the next 200 bring you even more joy!!
    xo,
    Karen

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  35. Amanda TroughtJuly 2, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    This is a great giveaway, lovely post! I am one of your latest followers, looking forward to seeing more of your posts. Have a blessed weekend. Amanda

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  36. JoAnneJuly 2, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Hi Michele,
    Your giveaway is wonderful! Such lovely items!

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  37. JoAnneJuly 2, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    I've been following you a long, long time....

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  38. JoAnneJuly 2, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    and will be happy to post your giveaway on my blog.
    xo
    JoAnne

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  39. rosewendyJuly 2, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Happy 200th blog! I'd love to enter your delightful giveaway

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  40. rosewendyJuly 2, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    I am following your blog

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  41. MubinJuly 2, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Happily following you!!!!!!!! This is a beautiful, beautiful giveaway! I want to see myself go mad with joy when I win this :) :) :) Lots of love and best wishes from India!

    Mubin,
    mubinster@gmail.com

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  42. AnonymousJuly 2, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Congrats!!!
    what a great giveaway!!!
    BEAR HUGS
    ~victoria~

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  43. AnonymousJuly 2, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    i'm already a happy follower!!!
    ~victoria~


    i'd also like to join in on your swap!!! i'll email you my info :D

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  44. GARAGE SALE GALJuly 2, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Who doesn't love a giveaway?! LOL!
    Please count me in! Thank you for having one.
    Deb :)

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  45. GARAGE SALE GALJuly 2, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    I'm a follower too :)
    Happy 4th!
    Deb :)

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  46. AnonymousJuly 2, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Vintage items are the most true to my heart. I am in love w/the pitcher and the fabric tie around it. Everything is so enspiring down to the old key.

    so glad I found your blog I found it thru Valerie Paperie. I hope I am the lucky new owner of all these goodies!

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  47. AnonymousJuly 2, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    I am currently a follower of your awesome blog thru Google

    Sue

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  48. JillayneJuly 3, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog - I'm so glad you did! This is a beautiful give away and so generous. I am looking forward to looking through your posts and getting to know you!

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  49. Karen B.July 4, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    So beautiful gifts!! Please enter my name for the chance to win.
    hugs
    Karen B. ~ Todolwen

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  50. Karen B.July 4, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    I have just become a follower to your lovely blog.
    hugs
    Karen B. ~ Todolwen

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  51. UnknownJuly 4, 2011 at 10:29 AM

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  52. UnknownJuly 4, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Of course you know that I love the pitcher and the bow...I am coveting it! I'll have to add a cute bow to one of mine to look like that! Cute, cute...but go ahead and enter me still! (I posted AND put the giveaway pic on my sidebar.) Love you!

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  53. ValarieJuly 4, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE your beautiful giveaway. I miss you, life has been so busy. xxoo Valarie`

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  54. JoJuly 4, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    What a gorgeous giveaway, i would love to be entered, and i am a follower!!!

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  55. Art By WandaJuly 4, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    I've come to your blog via Lynn's blog (Trash to Treasure Art). Beautiful!!! I've become a follower.

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  56. RobinJuly 4, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Robin R. Lovely blog.

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  57. Blessings from CindyJuly 4, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Please enter me for your wonderful giveaway!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  58. Blessings from CindyJuly 4, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    I just became follower #251!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  59. Signs and SalvageJuly 5, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Such a sweet & wonderful giveaway!!! LOVE IT!!!!!

    Hugs,,,Kristin

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  60. MoonRaeJuly 5, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    What a beautiful blog and a wonderful giveaway!! Thanks for the opportunity and congrats on 200 posts

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  61. MoonRaeJuly 5, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    I am GFC follower MoonRae

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  62. sjmcdowellJuly 6, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Hi dear Michele,

    I would love to enter your beautiful giveaway!!!
    What lovely treasures you are giving away dear.
    Thank you also for the heads up about the giveaway!!

    Hugs to you,

    Susan

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  63. sjmcdowellJuly 6, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Hi Michele,

    I also put your Giveaway and Swap info on my Blog!!!

    Hugs and Smiles,

    Susan

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  64. Emily@LovelyBeastsJuly 6, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Thanks for hosting this great giveaway! You have the most amazing way of putting things together!

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  65. Emily@LovelyBeastsJuly 6, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    And I'm a new follower! Thanks for stopping by my blog and following me too!

    Emily

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  66. Debbie KayJuly 6, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Gosh what a lovely giveaway. So happy I found your blog.

    Debbie Kay

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  67. debpaint16July 8, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    What a beautiful giveaway!! Congrats on your 200th post!!
    debpaint16@aol.com

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  68. debpaint16July 8, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    I am a New Follower! I found you on Lynne's blog!!! Happy to be here!!
    debpaint16@aol.com

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  69. Anna Rosa DesignsJuly 8, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Hello,
    Lynn sent me to visit you and I'm soo glad I have.
    I've become a follower too!
    What a special giveaway you're having, just gorgeous.
    Creative hugs,
    Anna

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  70. AnonymousJuly 11, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    What an exquisite giveaway. I would just love to win something as beautiful as any of these pieces. thanks for the chance. I will add your giveaway to my blog side bar and am a follower (thought i already was but just added again )
    Hugs June xxxx

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  71. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresJuly 11, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    I'm already a follower of your lovely blog.

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  72. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresJuly 11, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    I'd love to be the lucky winner of these beautiful treasures.

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  73. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresJuly 11, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    I'm posting your giveaway on my sidebar.

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  74. TolegrannyJuly 11, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Pick me, pick me. Just found your blog and loving it. I've become a follower for sure. I will try to add it to my sidebar.

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  75. MahrianJuly 11, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Hi my dear! What a wonderful blog you have and what a lovely, so lovely candy! Loooove all things! What a marvelous taste! So and so inspirational! Your work is really gorgeous! Thanks by the lovely candy you share with us! I've posted this on my sidebar at "sorteios/candies", by date! Spreading your sweet news there! God bless and have a wonderful time! :D Mahrian
    Follower's name: Wishmade
    Email: mahrianwishmade@gmail.com

    PS: I'll send you an email asking about your swap because I have some doubts.

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  76. Ruffles and RelicsJuly 13, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Please enter me in your lovely giveaway..

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  77. Ruffles and RelicsJuly 13, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Already a follower:)

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  78. NancyJuly 15, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    Lovely Give Away, Beautiful Blog~ Please enter Me!

    Nancy
    coeurdalenegifts.blogspot.com

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  79. NancyJuly 15, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    I am a New Follower~

    Nancy
    coeurdalenegifts.blogspot.com

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  80. Lynne MoncrieffJuly 15, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    Hi
    I just discovered your Blog today and have become a Follower.
    What a stunningly beautiful Giveaway. Makes me swoon.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  81. hissyfit33July 17, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    I just joined and can't believe you make such beautiful things!

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  82. hissyfit33July 17, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    I came, I followed, I drooled.... I am a follower

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  83. UnknownJuly 18, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Just found your blog, great giveaway! Is it too late to join the swap?

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  84. JanaJuly 19, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Beautiful give away. I became a follower.

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  85. Kimberly at ArtJoyStuffJuly 20, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Hi Michele,
    I swear, I must have my head under a rock, I don't know how I missed your giveaway. Please sign me up for a chance to win these lovelies, I am already a follower and I will write a post about your giveaway right now.
    Congrats on your 200th post!
    hugs,
    Kim

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  86. suzeeezJuly 20, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    What a beautiful give-away! Please include me in your drawing. I am also a follower of yours and will post it too on my sidebar :o)
    Thanks, Sue

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  87. somewhere on the avenueJuly 20, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Im a new follower in the UK, so if you post to England, I would love you to enter my name in with the draw, the giveaway is really beautiful x

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  88. DonnaJuly 20, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Congrats on 200!!! What a sweet giveaway!!!

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  89. DonnaJuly 20, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    I am already a follower!

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  90. Kim BudashJuly 21, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    Please include me in the drawing, I just found your blog, but I love it. Thanks for a chance to win!

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  91. Pretty Ragged ThreadsJuly 21, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    I just found your blog,glad I did I love it. What a wonderful giveaway, I would love a chance to win.
    Hugs, Jackie

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  92. Pretty Ragged ThreadsJuly 21, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    I am a brand new follower!!
    Hugs Jackie

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  93. AnonymousJuly 21, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    This is wonderful, Michele. I'll look through my items. Not sure if I have true vintage in my Christmas things. I might. If so, I'll join in.

    I'm mesmerized by your vintage matchbox in the post beneath this one. Sigh...gorgeous. I added your page to my sidebar blogroll to not miss a thing. Your pages are gorgeous.

    Much love!

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  94. Barbara JeanJuly 21, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    OOOOH! What lovely treasures you are offering us! I would love to be entered!
    And, I am a follower too

    congratulations!

    blessings
    barbara jean

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  95. Linda M.July 22, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    Congratulations on your post goal! I'm one of your new followers and I'd love a chance to win your fantastic give away. Your studio space is beautiful! Linda

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  96. SusanJuly 22, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Congrats on your blog milestone! I just found you, and wish I found you sooner! :)
    What an awesome blog, and such talent!
    Your giveaway is superb :)
    I'd love to win it!
    Thanks for the opportunity.
    Susan

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  97. SusanJuly 22, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    New follower also, AND I have FAVed your etsy shop...already have my eye on an item or 2 :)
    Susan

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  98. Gloria WestermanJuly 22, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Congratulation on your 200th posts!!!

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  99. Gloria WestermanJuly 22, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    I'm a new followers too...wouldn't want to miss anything...

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  100. Gloria WestermanJuly 22, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    I've also posted this on my sidebar....thank you for the chance to win these fabulous creations...

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  101. Gloria WestermanJuly 22, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    I forgot to leave my link to my blog..
    http://gloriawest.blogspot.com/

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  102. Joy BurkhartJuly 23, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    Wonderful giveaway - congrats on #200 and still going! Please enter me, too.
    XoXoXo
    Joy

    http://christmasspiritallyearlong.blogspot.com

    and

    http://tomorrowsmemorieskjlb.blogspot.com

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  103. Joy BurkhartJuly 23, 2011 at 4:08 AM

    Whew! I finally got Blogger to give up the "follower" area on your blog. They've been having some problems lately, I guess. I'm your newest follower! Yippee!
    XoXoXo
    Joy

    http://christmasspiritallyearlong.blogspot.com

    and

    http://tomorrowsmemorieskjlb.blogspot.com

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  104. Joy BurkhartJuly 23, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    I've linked your post on the giveaway here:

    http://christmasspiritallyearlong.blogspot.com/2011/07/something-special-announcing-giveaway.html

    XoXoXo
    Joy

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  105. Joy BurkhartJuly 23, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    I've added your giveaway button to my sidebar.

    XoXoXo
    Joy

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