Monday, September 7, 2009

A Give-away and a project to share










Happy Labor Day to you all! I hope it is going well for you all. As I promised I wanted to have a give-away in celebration of my article in Artful Blogging. A lot of you suggested some type of banner. Soooo me being a bit indecisive.....I decided to make two different types ...so instead of one person winning....I will randomly select two chicks. So I made two banners.....one spelling out CHERRIES....and the other spelling NEST. Hopefully one of the two will call to you, they are done up flashcard style. The nest one I made kinda 3-d by using some brown cut up paper and used two oval pearls as the eggs. The cherries has two vintage spools on the ends and a stamped cherry in the middle. Both are heavily distressed .....I will keep this post open for a week....PLEASE ONLY COMMENT TO THIS POST IF YOU WOULD LIKE A CHANCE TO WIN. As per last give-away....if you would like your name thrown in more than once you can post this give-away on your blog....please let me know that you are doing so...ON THIS POST in comment section. Ok on to the project!
I finally got this other little project done...I saw it in a magazine...it was one of those....WHY didn't I think of that moments. I took a book....(this is really hard for me...I hate altering books.....it gives me heart palpations....LOVE them so much and feel guilty.) This one was ok.....NOTHING special....I sprayed it black...and than went to work fashioning it into a hanging Halloween "sign". I distressed the edges like you would furniture and added some inks..fashioned a rosette....added some buttons....and just had a grand old time giving it some charm. I picked out some ribbons and just nestled it between the middle pages of the book and tied a ribbon at the top. This was easy, simple, cheap, and fun! Would love to see one of you give it try! If you do please share.


Last but hopefully not least....this little guy whispered in my ear he would like to go home with one of you.....he is over yonder in my etsy store. I just added him...there are 3 Halloween items left over there.....I will be making a few more items...please let me know if there is something special or custom you would like me to make....it is JUST around the corner. Have a wonderful evening! Be sure that I am slowly making my rounds and visiting all of you. Xoxo, cherry

152 comments:

  1. These banners are so, so cute...thanks for the chance!

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  2. What cute banners! You are so creative! Please sign me up for a chance to win.


    jdilwort@cswnet.com

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  3. posted on my blog
    http://givemeagiveaway.blogspot.com/2009/09/banner-giveaway.html

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  4. What a fabulous giveaway. Count me in.
    What fabulous projects you have shared with us.
    Thanks Alison

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  5. The banners are just delightful...thanks for hosting this generous giveaway! I just love your little jack o'lantern people.

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  6. Been stalking your blog for awhile. :) I collect cherries and I LOVE that Cherries banner! :)

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  7. Those banners are really cute; I'd love to win one (the cherries are my favorite)!

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  8. Either banner is adorable! Count me in for a chance to win one. Love 'em. LindaSonia

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  9. I would love to enter your drawing-count me in-they both are lovely!!{Especially the nest one-it is so unique!}
    I am having a give-away on my blog currently as well-please enter if you would like to-

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  10. Love them, you are so creative. My favorite of the two is the nest. I simply love the nest with the eggs. I drooled over this banner. They are awesome!

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  11. Please count me in, Sweets! You know I love all your beautiful creations!!!:) Lori

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  12. I just don't know where you get your creativity, but I love it! I love every single thing you make!

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  13. Oh, those banners are so cute but of course I love the NEST one! :)

    Your Halloween creations are adorable too!

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  14. Cherry, I have really missed your creativity while you were away. I love your Halloween goodies. Please enter me in your giveaway. The banners are great. You outdid yourself as usual. Hope you have a wonderful week.
    Hugs,
    Jean in virginia

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  15. You know I must have that cherry banner! Oh my heck! I'm sending you vibes girl. "pick jodi, pick jodi". I just know it's going to work. YOU constantly amaze me. The nest is fantastic too! And congrats on the article. I just love coming to visit your blog. ;o)

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  16. I love your banners!
    I have one of your 'baby' banners, and everyone compliments me on it! It is so sweet!

    All your projects are so creative, I love them all!

    All the best,
    Eileen

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  17. I blogged my bloggin friend! ;o) ooxx`jod

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  18. Love the banners and the chance to win! You share so many creative ideas! Thanks!

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  19. Would love to win! They are super cute!!! :-)

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  20. Cherry...Love, love, love your creations....do you mind sharing what paper line you used for your Halloween guy? PS>...glad you are back...I missed you! Can't wait to see your home decorated for fall/halloween!

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  21. You are so talented! I love both of those banners - so cute!

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  22. Love, love the banners, thanks for the chance!!!

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  23. I love everything you do! I {love} the nest sign!

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  24. You are so talented. Love everything you do. Thanks for giving me a chance to win!

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  25. Okay I love the banner. Please sign me up!

    Erin
    eparker@arkwest.com

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  26. Beautiful banners! And I might just have to do that book project too!

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  27. These banners are the cutest!!! I would love to have a chance to win one!

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  28. I LOVE your banners... and would LOVE a chance to win one! AWESOME give away! Thanks for sharing your cute Halloween treats!

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  29. Who would not want to win either of these adorable banners...or any of your amazing creations for that matter. I am continually impressed that your artistic well never runs dry. What a generous giveaway.

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  30. wow! never been here before but your blog is beautiful!And so are your banners! Crossing my fingers!

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  31. My sister and I saw you in Artful Blogging. It's so fun when you know someone so talented to make it in such a fun magazine. Hope I win a banner. That would be so fun. Have you checked out Martha Stewart's Halloween edition magazine. I'm in love with the font throughout it.

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  32. You have the cutest projects and ideas. You keep me inspired to try new things. Keep up the good work.

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  33. Oh my gosh...all of these are so freakin cute!! The banners are adorable and the little jack-o-lantern box...WOW!!
    Thanks for having the opportunity to own one of your fabulous creations!
    Have a great evening! xOxO Nerina :)

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  34. love both rhe banners1 I'm a first class nester..I even live on bird rd. My sister and I are self proclaimed "cherry queens" so your blog is especially appealing. thank you for your generous opportunity and sharing your talent. Cherry queen Mitzi

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  35. Love these banners! So creative! Please add my name in.

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  36. Love everything, great banner!

    I'm the same with books, your sign came out really cute though. Worth it :)

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  37. I cannot get over these creations! ALL of them!What wonderful talent you have! Please count me in! (nest banner:)
    Michelle

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  38. Either one would be happy as can be at my humble home!!!

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  39. what great banners, i woudl love either one!! thanks for the chance.
    krousegirl2 at aol dot com

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  40. Yay! A chance to win my very own little piece of Cherry! I adore both!

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  41. Oh wow what very cute banners. I would love to be added to your giveaway. Thanks!

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  42. Oh I love them both and I'm quite sure they would be very at home here! Thanks for the giveaway, you are too kind.

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  43. wish me luck, 'cause i really want to win! thanks!

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  44. I seriously love that pumpkin! Too cute! And also I love the banners, sign me up for the giveaway! :)

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  45. Where do you find the time to be so very creative!?? Love the banners and would love to have a chance at winning!!

    blessings
    mary

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  46. really cute blog, and I just love your banner!!

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  47. Really cute banners, especially love the nest one! I love following your blog!

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  48. You are so talented !

    I would love to be entered into your giveaway.

    Kristen Smith
    searchforgod@yahoo.com

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  49. wow they are lovely,esp. the nest its gorgeous please put me in the draw...

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  50. Love these banners! =) That cherry banner would make the perfect gift for a dear friend of mine! She dies for cherries! heehee

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  51. Posted on my blog: =)

    http://juliegarciamatus.blogspot.com/

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  52. Please sign me up for a chance.
    Thank you for the opportunity!
    Karen kbrig@ptd.net

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  53. Oh My! Just the cutest things EVER (with the exception of what I've already BOUGHT from your etsy store, of course!!) Absolutely delightful ~ please count me in :) Patrice

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  54. Hi Cherry,

    Everything is so ADORABLE!!!! Love the banners so please add me into your giveaway. Also, I understand the book altering thing. I would have a hard time doing that too, but I LOVE how that turned out so I might have to try it.

    Hope you have a wonderful day.♥

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  55. I just LOVE your creations! So darling!! I have just the spot picked out if I win!

    superior321@gmail.comm

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  56. Oh, oh, oh! I just stumbled onto your blog and everything is sooo pleasing to the eye!

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  57. I would love the chance to win! The banners are both great!

    I'm so thrilled to see Halloween items, I just can't wait for fall!!
    ~Michelle

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  58. Oh Cherry! Your banners are just darling, but you KNOW I just love the nest one! That would make a great addition to my "nest"!

    Congrats again on Artful Blogging! I'm so happy for you!!

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  59. Wow, I'd love to win one of the banners! Please count me in twice - I have poste about your giveaway on my "Giveaway Corner" on the right hand column on my blog.

    http://camelliacottagediary.blogspot.com

    Thanks! Becky G.

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  60. Love them!!! Thanks for creating these for us...and I love the little pumpking guy...though I would love the one you posted last halloween.

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  61. Oh, such cute banners! Your stuff is always so great!!

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  62. Love the banners - please count me in!

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  63. I love your projects. Please pick me.

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  64. I love all of your work!! What a treat it would be to win!!
    Thanks!!

    preppymama@gmail.com

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  65. Love the giveaway! And I will post the giveaway on my blog. If you get the chance please visit me at the following:
    http://loveyatostitches.blogspot.com
    Thanks
    Sandy
    :)

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  66. They are BOTH calling my name!!! ;)

    Love the altered book. What a cool idea.

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  67. Oh, goodness, please count me in! I love them both! You are so darn creative!

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  68. Too stinkin cute. Sign me up for the give-a-way. This is so generous of you.

    Diane
    The Library Lady

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  69. Love the banners, especially the nest one! Keeping my fingers crossed! The book project is adorable, I have a hard time altering books too!

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  70. Love it all! What a DARLING job you did with the book!
    M.L.

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  71. Terrific banners! I love all your creations. Thanks for your generous giveaway.

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  72. You have so much talent. Your things are absolutely adorable.

    LeAnn

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  73. Oh how I love your work. If there wasn't a moratorium in my house on spending for decorating this year, I'd probably buy out your Etsy store... However... a chance to win your creativity isn't off limits. :) Thanks for the chance!

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  74. Hold on a second......
    let me catch my breath!!!!!
    GASP! These banners are the cutest!!! I would love either one...so toss my name in the hat - oh, and twice, please. I will have a photo on my sidebar linking the giveaway! (not that I want to share....haha!)

    Cute Halloween things, too!

    MAJOR cuteness here, Cherry!

    love ya,
    becky

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  75. please throw my name into the hat...i would love to win one of your delightful creations!

    your halloween projects are great too...

    have a wonderful evening~

    chasity

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  76. Those are wonderful!! Thank you for the chance to win!


    =D melanie
    http://melaniescrafts.blogspot.com
    melanieadey at hotmail dot com

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  77. The Cherries one is adorable, I the nest one is so creative and different. Such FUN stuff.

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  78. Oh how I love the cherries banner - just so happens my kitchen is RED! Please enter me in and I'm posting the give-away on my blog NOW!
    www.mimisues.blogspot.com
    Mandy

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  79. Oh, I just love your banners! Especally your Nest one!! Thanks for the chance to win one!

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  80. Both banners are to drool over! Please enter me! uffda_68787@yahoo.com

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  81. GAH... no way!! Love it! Must have, must have, must have... *faints if I don't win*... Love the cherries!!!

    Di

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  82. Love these little banners!! Especially the "nest" one :), of course! Please enter me, I'd love to win!!
    Blessings,
    Stacey

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  83. Love those banners, everything that you do is so cute!!!!

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  84. Your creativity is a joy to behold.
    Thanks for a chance to win some of it.

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  85. I gladly blogged about your giveaway and sent everyone over to see! Please put my name in twice! uffda_68787@yahoo.com

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  86. Sign me up and I will add a link on my blog. This gets me excited to start on my Halloween decorations and crafts. Thanks for the inspiration. They are beautiful.
    Stephanie

    http://thevintageglitterhouse.blogspot.com/

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  87. So Creative! What great ideas. Sign me up.

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  88. Congrats on the article in Artful Blogging!

    Would love to win either of these banners but the nest one is my favorite.

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  89. You have one of my favorite blogs! Great inspiration & photos! The NEST banner grabbed my bird lovin' heart! How sweet!

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  90. Oh, Cherry how I would love to win one of your banners! My fav is the cherry one! I seen your article in the magazine when I was at Borders! How blessed are you! and how very talented you are too!! Isn't being creative the best therapy!! Fran.

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  91. You are so AMAZING!
    I love both of these so much!
    God Bless your talent!

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  92. ALL of it Adorable! You are one clever girl. Mimi

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  93. Such cute banners!!! Please enter me in your giveaway. Thanks.

    Connie
    chubmoma@verizon.net

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  94. Am I too late? Please say no! I have a lonely space on my wall that is cryin' for the NEST banner! if I don't win, will you please make another to sell on your etsy site? Pretty please!

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  95. Please enter me!
    amanda
    catss99@yahoo.com

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  96. You are one creative gal. Love, Love, Love your Cherry banner. Please enter my name in you giveaway. Thanks bunches.

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  97. Those banners are soooo nice. I love them. This is my first time visiting your blog. You have beautiful projects. Thanks for sharing. I'm adding you to my craft blog list.

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  98. those banners are adorable and the nest one really speaks to me and hopefully it will speak to you to pick my name! i also love the piece pumpkin carving ... just charming .. karen ca

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  99. Oh my! You have been busy and of course I would love to be entered in your give away. I always love what you make.

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  100. The banners are awesome! The nest one is calling my name!
    Amy

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  101. Both banners are too cute. Love the eggs in the nest.

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  102. i love your art. i thought i left a comment, but i couldn't find it. i noticed there is another aimee with the exact spelling ;)small small world! count me in :)
    blessings,
    aimee

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  103. I love both of these banners. Very clever! Your Halloween projects are fantastic~ Jamie V in MT
    amzanioli@yahoo.com
    http://rem-nants.blogspot.com

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  104. Super great stuff! Your Halloween is just great! Thanks for offering!
    Hugs, Lisa

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  105. Everything is absolutely adorable! You are so smart. Love all of it. laurie

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  106. So glad you are back posting. Missed seeing you for a bit. I love the banners and would love a chance to win. I will also post about your giveaway when I post tomorrow. Love all your new stuff. Thanks for signing me up. Blessings...Sherry

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  107. is it too late to enter the giveaway? i've been a bit behind on my blog visiting this week! and i LOVE all your great halloween things! you are so talented!

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  108. I just discovered your blog and your work is amazing! Love the banners, thanks for a chance to win!

    sandyandcosmo(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  109. It took me a day but I got your giveaway posted!
    Thanks again for offering!
    Hugs, Lisa

    http://pupylov.blogspot.com/2009/09/giveaway-alert.html

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  110. What a delightful blog you have.
    I have enjoyed coming to visit and Lisa has shared, telling us about your site.
    Could those banners be any cuter?
    Just adore the little girl and guy at the table, oh they are all lovely but that one sings out to me.

    Enjoy your day
    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  111. HI! so sorry I didn't read better. The blog I came from used the Halloween pic too! So I didn't read the whole thing as throughly as I should have! Love the Banners! AND I changed the picture and text. again sorry!
    Hugs, Lisa

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  112. I love those banners!!! You have the cutest projects on your blog!! Thanks for the chance.

    janna.mcgregor@gmail.com

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  113. Oh, Please, Please, PLEASE count me in Cherry. You know I already have one of your beautiful banners - but another would be great!!!! Thanks for sharing with us! Cathy

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  114. Oh how darling. And I will absolutely add it to my post.
    Cheri

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  115. Oh, your banners are just adorable!
    Love the altered book, I may have to do one of those.
    You have a wonderful blog, I'm adding you to my list!

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  116. I really love the cherry banner! great giveaway, if I win
    anne molino at hotmail dot com :)

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  117. Oh, I can't tell you how excited I am to have discovered your lovely blog today! The crafts! The beautiful cottage decor! I love it! And I would love to win that cherry banner!
    Have a great weekend,
    Carol

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  118. Love your banners! I had just read about your lovely banners and your giveaway, and had to come to visit! And lo and behold, I just picked up the latest issue of Artful Blogging! I haven't read it yet, but now I can't wait!

    Congratulations!

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  119. Wow, tons of comments, but what the hey, you can't win if you don't enter. All your things are just wonderful. I am so in awe of your skill with paper as I absolutely cannot glue anything. I love the cherries one, of course.

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  120. I am so happy to have found your blog today via Artful Blogging!!! Your blog is so creative and I love the banners!

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  121. I would love to enter for a chance to win one of your banners!

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  122. oh man, I love a giveaway! Great items...you are so talented! Hope to win!
    Sarah
    smatti78@yahoo.com

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  123. YES...I would LOVE a chance to winn the banner you MADE!!!
    Hope I'm not too late to join.
    Love your Halloween postcard.
    Thanks,Cherry!
    You are a sweetie.
    Warmly,
    Deb :)

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  124. Your items are all so wonderful.

    Thanks for the chance to win.

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  125. I recently found your blog. Your banners are beautiful and every thing in your blog, I want. So, if I win, I want one of each! LOL! Blessings, Martha

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  126. Put a notice on my blog about your blog.

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  127. That nest banner has my name written all over it!!

    Let me know when you draw my name. =0))
    Seriously, your banners are wonderful!!

    blessings

    barbara jean

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  128. LOVE, LOVE LOVE everything you make!! So cute :)
    Mistie
    teachermistie@yahoo.com

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  129. So Adorable! Great work on them both!

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  130. Hi-
    Entering the giveaway...again? What happened to the entry blogposts from several weeks ago? Oh well, maybe I missed something??....
    Count me in!
    Thanks,
    Holisticgal

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  131. I just found your blog via the "Pleasant Home" blog. You are one talented chick. I love the banners and would be thrilled to win either of them.

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  132. I just discovered your blog, it is amazing, such cuties.

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  133. Love all your Halloween work!
    Thanks for the chance!
    Elizabeth

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  134. Love your banners... so fun. Please sign me up!

    Thanks,

    Kay - No Richland Hills, TX
    txkottage@aol.com

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  135. You are an amazing artist, both of these works speak to me!! Thanks for sharing, Happy Pink Saturday.

    msakelley at gmail dot com

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  136. Count me in Cherry! what a fabulous give-away! You are one super talented girl for sure!

    Hope all is well with you !

    Hugs, Cynthia

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  137. Oh my am I excited to have found your blog!!!!! I LOVE all of your Halloween creations. Every single one!
    robin

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