Friday, July 1, 2011

Halfway There 52 Weeks of Me Challenge- BIG Giveaway Event!

*GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED*

(Please See the Winner's Post on Friday July 8th, 20011)

Hi There!  Thanks for stopping by for my
VERY FIRST Giveaway....I am so excited!

Andrea of The May Twins along with Dollimama and Twins, Trials & Triumphs are throwing a HUGE Link Up Giveaway Event in recognition of their 52 Weeks of ME!
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For my ME time, I love...love...love to Scrapbook.  I started over 10 years ago and complete 3-4 books every year.  Now that Ave & Bryce have come into my life, ALL my scrapbooking time is spent on their books.  My mom was never much of a "memory-keeper" so, I have made it my number one mission to make sure my children have photo books and stories they can read for the rest of their lives.  To be completely honest...it's more for me than them, at least for now!  I can be found many times throughout the week, sitting on the couch sipping a glass of wine & enjoying all my lovely scrapbooks!
 
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So in light of my favorite ME TIME, I have decided to Giveaway a Starter Scrapbook Kit!  (All you need is a book, some glue and your favorite pictures!)

To enter, just leave me a comment on what your favorite thing to do for "YOU" is!  Bam...that's ONE entry for you to win!! 

For a second chance to win...Just "Follow Me!" and then leave a second comment and BAM...BAM.. that's TWO entries for YOU!!

Want a THIRD Chance to win...ok then!  Suggest my giveaway to a fellow blogger...come on back and leave me ANOTHER comment and BAM...BAM...BAM...that's THREE entries for YOU!!

A winner will be drawn at random on July 8th.  (I will mail out the prize to anyone, anywhere!  Us Canadians are often excluded from GREAT Giveaways so I just can't do it to my international blogger buds!)


Included in the kit is:  Close to My Heart Level 1 & Level 2 Elegant Bouquet Paper (18 sheets of printed paper, 12 sheets of colored cardstock, 2 sheets of stickers), 4 Close to My Heart Ribbon Rounds, 4 small acrylic "Hello Friends" stamps & block, 1 small black stamp pad, 60 Making Memories flower embellishments, 3 packages of "BLING", 1 package of "puff" stickers and 1 package of Close to My Heart "Love" rub-ons. (Value: Over $50.00)



If you would like to join in the giveaway or check out the other GREAT GIVEAWAYS click here! (Including the 3 hostesses FAB Giveaways)
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  1. MandyE (Twin Trials and Triumphs)July 1, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Ooh, what a great giveaway! I love to scrapbook, although sadly I don't do it very often. Do you have a space you can dedicate to it? I have to spread out on the kitchen table...but that means that I have to put it all up before the girlies wake up. It's definitely a production...but it's an awesome "escape" when I do get into it.

    My favorite thing to do (within reason!) is to steal away for a few minutes to a cafe or coffee shop by myself for a cup of coffee (and a cookie!) with a good book or a juicy magazine. It feels like such an indulgence...and reminds me of who "me" is. :)

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  2. MandyE (Twin Trials and Triumphs)July 1, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Already following you! :) :)

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  3. Marcia (123 blog)July 1, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Ginger, thanks for stopping by. I would love to get my craft on with your starter kit :)

    My favourite thing to do for me time is simply to read :)

    Although tonight i sat and made mini books from scrapbook paper (that's what I use it for!)

    Bam! one down :)

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  4. Marcia (123 blog)July 1, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Bam Bam - I'm following you

    I get such a kick out of the bam bam :)

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  5. MandyE (Twin Trials and Triumphs)July 1, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Just Tweeted the link to your giveaway!

    Thanks so much for entering! So nice to have you as part of this awesome group of ladies!

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  6. championm2000July 1, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    I have always wanted to scrapbook, but I have never gotten very far. Maybe a need a kit like yours to jump start me :-)

    One of my favorite ME time activities is to enjoy a nice glass of wine on my back porch!

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  7. Mama Mama Quite ContraryJuly 1, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    I follow you too!

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  8. Mama Mama Quite ContraryJuly 1, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Oops... doing this a bit out of order... One of my favorite things to do for me is read trashy celebrity magazines. Hey, I'm not proud!

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  9. AndreaJuly 1, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Wow!! What an awesome giveaway!! So glad you joined in the fun!! I have never scrapbooked! I know, crazy!! What an great way to start! Thanks so much for this opportunity!! So exciting! :):)

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  10. AndreaJuly 1, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    Bam, bam! I already follow you!! Wow that was easy! Haha!

    I just realized I forgot to answer your question in my above comment. My favorite me time is at the salon being pampered!! :)

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  11. Holly GJuly 1, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    What a great idea for your giveaway! I'm usually an online scrapbooker because I'm just not that artistic and Shutterfly just does it so nicely for me. LOL But if I win this, I'll totally put the time and effort into making it super nice!!

    As for my favorite ME time, that happens at the spa! :)

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  12. Holly GJuly 1, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    Already a follower!

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  13. Holly GJuly 1, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    I shared this on Twitter so lots of other bloggers should see it!

    http://twitter.com/#!/TwinglesMom42/status/86997023311675392

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  14. UnknownJuly 2, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Thanks for joining us! I need to get back into scrapbooking, it's been a while! :)

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  15. UnknownJuly 2, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    I follow you! ;)

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  16. Sarah CoulseyJuly 3, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    My me time is taking a nice long bath and reading a good book.

    sarahcoulsey03 at gmail dot com

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  17. AnonymousJuly 3, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    I am a follower

    sarahcoulsey03 at gmail dot com

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  18. Onesie MommyJuly 3, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    I'm following you.

    Happy Canada Day fellow Canadian!

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  19. Onesie MommyJuly 3, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    My favourite thing to do for myself is read. Whether it's a decorating magazine, book or blogs, I love to just sit and read.

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  20. sskcraftshop @ Hooks, Needles and BrushesJuly 3, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    Hey Ginger thanks for stopping by, following you back from
    http://confessionodascrapaholic.blogspot.com

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  21. sskcraftshop @ Hooks, Needles and BrushesJuly 3, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    Well I would love to win this for my community teaching.I love Close to heart products.lol

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  22. DebJuly 4, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    I would love to win your kit because I'm making a "friends" scrapbook for my friend's birthday in early August. We've gone on several excursions together, and I wanted to document them for her.

    My favorite ME thing to do for myself is I like to spend ME time on the computer....relax, put my feet up on a stool under my computer desk and just veg out with my favorite blogs. Absolutely love it!

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  23. Lisa KJuly 5, 2011 at 2:56 AM

    Hi - thanks for the follow. I am your newest follower. I would love to enter the giveaway.
    My favorite "me" thing I like to do for myself is watch a good old black & white movie-with no interruptions! Oh & with a good cup of coffee also!

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  24. Lisa KJuly 5, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    Hi me again- wanted to let you know that I posted your giveaway on my blog!
    Thanks for hosting this great giveaway- have a wonderful day!

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  25. hueiseiJuly 5, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    hi !! so nice of you to open the giveaway for international reader :D
    Thanks for the chance :D
    I will treat myself a good food or expensive food !! Sometimes we need to pamper our self too ^^

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  26. hueiseiJuly 5, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    And.. I am following your blog too ^^

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  27. KaeliHJuly 5, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    I love to get pedicures!
    kohines at gmail dot com
    Kaeli’s Kiwis Reviews and Giveaways

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  28. KaeliHJuly 5, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    I follow your blog on GFC!
    kohines at gmail dot com
    Kaeli’s Kiwis Reviews and Giveaways

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  29. wezeJuly 6, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    Your twins are just precious! The favorite thing I do for ME is read.....love getting lost in a book!

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  30. Mal n BeckJuly 6, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Love scrapbooking and making handmade lovelies :)

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  31. terriavidreader (IN-USA)July 6, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    What a fab prize. Thanks for a chance. I've just started trying to scrapbook - I have a new granddaughter. I haven't gotten very far with it yet, but I love checking out blogs and seeing projects.

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  32. UnknownJuly 6, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    For my ME time, I like the craft, create, or read. Lately I've been doing a ton of reading since my craft space needs rearranged and moved to a different room. Reorganizing is not my favorite thing, so I've been procrastinating a bit.

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  33. CCJuly 6, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    For my me time, I enjoy quilting and crafting. thanks for the giveaway!

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  34. RoyceJuly 6, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    this kind of giveaway is lovely and my daughter would love to utilise it during her vacation.

    roycedavids at gnail dot com

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  35. RoyceJuly 6, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    i am a follower via gfc

    roycedavids at gnail dot com

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  36. CC Bear13July 6, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Great giveaway! I sew in the lil time I get :)

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  37. jjocarlsonJuly 6, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    I am a new follower! I look forward to seeing your creations and learning from you! What a great prize!

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  38. UnknownJuly 6, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    For me...I like to work in my art journal all by myself for an hour or so. I love to work with my kids, but it's nice to have the supplies all to myself for a little bit.

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  39. UnknownJuly 6, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    I'm a GFC follower. Thanks!

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  40. Alice (fa11enan9e1)July 6, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    I digital scrapbook just for me. :)

    fa11enan9e1 at yahoo dot com

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  41. LaceyJuly 6, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    I love to be crafty in any "me" time that I may get. I love being creative and making stuff! ;)

    Thanks!

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  42. AnonymousJuly 6, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Lately I've been having trouble finding me-time, because I want to spend all my free time with my baby daughter since I work all day. When I can, I like to sneak in some crochet or knitting time.

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  43. AnonymousJuly 6, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    I now follow you.

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  44. LoralynnJuly 6, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    One of my favorite ME things to do is to sit in my quiet house, before all the kidlets get up, and have a cup of my very own blended brew of chocolate coffee. Bliss!!!

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  45. LoralynnJuly 6, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    I am now a follower of your blog!

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  46. Just Another Mom of TwinsJuly 6, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Hello Ladies!!! Just wanted to say thanks o much for entering my very first GIVEAWAY...48 entries WOW!!!! I am so excited to draw a winner on Friday Morning!!! Wooo Hooo...I'll be contacting the WINNER via email if you left that here OR through your blog. I'll also
    make a "POST"

    JUST A REMINDER...if you haven't already....follow me, tell me and that gives you ANOTHER entry...share it with a friend or on your own blog, tell me and that's ANOTHER entry!

    Cheers!!! Happy Wednesday!!

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  47. CarlaJuly 6, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    I have trouble finding me time.. I spend my nights working. And after I wake up I spend my time with my daughter, new husband, and step daughter. But I have no complaints. I'm enjoying my new life :)

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  48. CarlaJuly 6, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    I am now following :) Btw, my email is CLLeird@yahoo.com

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  49. titanciaJuly 6, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    I'm excited to across your blog!! I'm 1/2 a set myself and always enjoy hearing twin stories. My mom only has so many about my sister & I ;)

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  50. natashaJuly 6, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    great giveaway! obviously, i like to scrapbook. that's how i spend my 'me' time. that and photography! i love taking pictures, and there's no better way to showcase my pictures than in a scrapbook!

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  51. shaylynlJuly 6, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    I like to shop. Take my time look at the things I want and grab a coffee. kid free!

    shaylynl@hotmail.com

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  52. shaylynlJuly 6, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    i follow you on gfc
    shaylynl@hotmail.com

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  53. sandyandcosmoJuly 6, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    My favorite thing to do for myself is to lie in my hammock with a good book on a lazy summer afternoon!

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  54. AnonymousJuly 7, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    my favourite things to do is having a good time reading my favourite novel !

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  55. AnonymousJuly 7, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    i followed :)

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  56. UnknownJuly 7, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    Oh what a lovely give a way to one lucky reader. You have a wonderful blog....good luck to everyone.

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  57. UnknownJuly 7, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    I have become a follower. thank you

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  58. UnknownJuly 7, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    Waking up really early in the morning, before anyone else and sipping my morning coffee and reading mails without interruption. :)

    besttoddlertoys at yahoo dot com

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  59. UnknownJuly 7, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    new follower :)

    besttoddlertoys at yahoo dot com

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  60. AnonymousJuly 7, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    My favorite thing for me, to do, is to go into my craft room and make a card or work on a scrapbook page.

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  61. AnonymousJuly 7, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    I am a new follower.
    craftylin1968 at aol.com

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  62. AnonymousJuly 7, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    my favorite thing to do for ME is to create - there are so many things to do that involve creating something!

    jo

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  63. MarieAntoinetteJuly 7, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    I've never tried scrapbooking and this would be a good way to start! I have a goddaughter of 9 months that I've taken way too many pictures of! :)

    As for my favorite thing for ME time, it's to take out a craft project (these days crochet or needlework), put on some classical music, settle down in the living room with the dog and get 1-2h of good crafting down! I don't have a lot of time, but I try to do this once a week... :)

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  64. bookwraps by suz.comJuly 7, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    I love sewing with paper & fabric-great combo!for journal making....

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  65. DonnaJuly 7, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    I love to papercraft. I usually make greeting cards or three-d articles but I also crochet and cross stitch. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  66. DonnaJuly 7, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    I've become a follower of your blog. I don;t have twins but I'm excited to looks around and see what your blog is all about.

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  67. AnnaJuly 7, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    I love to scrapbook and make cards. That is my "Me" time. Thanks for the chance to win.
    annadowdy at gmail dot com

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  68. AnnaJuly 7, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    I am a new follower.
    Thanks for the chance to win.
    annadowdy at gmail dot com

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  69. UnknownJuly 7, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    My favourite thing to do for me is a long hot bubble bath.

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  70. UnknownJuly 7, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    I'm following your blog.

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  71. LynnJuly 7, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    gardening is my favorite me time

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  72. NabihaWJuly 7, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    one of my favourite me time activities is sewing...I've started a bit of scrapbooking now though....

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  73. Just Another Mom of TwinsJuly 7, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    WOW!!! I am getting even MORE excited....so many more entries since last night....WOOOO HOOOO!!

    I am going to get it all put into my Nifty Excel sheet so that I can assign random numbers to everyone as per random.com's instructions in prep for tomorrow mornings BIG draw!

    Thanks so much everyone and I love all the new Crafty Bloggers stopping by...will be checking you out soon!

    Have a great day!

    Giveaway Closes at 11:59 Mountain Time....so still 15.5 hours to go!!!

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  74. Michelle LooiJuly 7, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Me time is crafty time. I rarely have ME time these days but trying really hard to craft into wee hours. Else crafting with my 3.5yr old gives me the satisfaction too. Thanks for the opportunity!

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  75. ShereeJuly 7, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    My 'me time' is spent reading, sewing and crocheting. These things are just too tough to try until the kiddos go to bed.

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  76. UnknownJuly 7, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    My favourite thing to do is scrap booking. I'm new to scrap booking and so far I am loving it, its defo my new hobby! I find it so relaxing and do it every time I'm free or I'd just try and get out of what I'm doing just to go and scrap book! Definitely a scrap book addict! :-D

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  77. CathyJuly 7, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Hi there
    I love to read cook quilt and visit :)
    Thanks for the opportunity
    Cheers
    Catie

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  78. Kim R.July 7, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    I love read and stitch :)
    Thanks!
    kimberlybreid at hotmail dot com

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  79. Kim R.July 7, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    I am following :)
    Thanks!
    kimberlybreid at hotmail dot com

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  80. Ruby TaylorJuly 7, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Following!

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  81. Julie H.July 7, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Delightful!! Your generous prize pack is yummy eye candy, I'd be so blessed to win. BTW: God did such a good job on your precious son. Thanks very much in advance for the giveaway.

    All good things for life's journey - Julie H. :-)

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  82. Ruby TaylorJuly 7, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    My favorite thing in card making is coloring and using embelishments

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  83. Julie H.July 7, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    PLEASE ACCEPT MY APOLOGY/ADDENDUM TO MY PREVIOUS COMMENT ENTRY! I think I'm in a fog, I inadvertently commented only about your son, but your girl is so lovely as well! My bad, sorry!! ;-) Thanks, Julie H.

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  84. Robin ChaffinsJuly 7, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    My favorite thing is cardmaking of any kind.

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  85. KareyJuly 7, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    My favorite thing to do is just craft!

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  86. Shooting Stars MagJuly 7, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    I love reading a good book or seeing a fun movie...just relaxing!

    lauren51990 at aol dot com

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  87. AnonymousJuly 7, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    I am now a follower & thank you for the chance to win these goodies.

    My favourite me time is when I have the house to myself so no telly & no interuptions I can do what I want.

    If I win I would use these items in makeing a scrapbook of my sisters life as we buried her on tuesday & it would be something to remmember her by
    eileenevans763@gmail.com

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  88. Vicki CJuly 7, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Now a follower! As a Mom it is hard to do anything for yourself sometimes. My favorite thing to do ....well thats hard lol. Sometimes it is as simple as a hot relaxing shower, or crafting somehing

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  89. AngelaJuly 7, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    My favorite thing for me is a fresh, hot cup of coffee bright and early in my day. :) I have a long and deep relationship with coffee. :)

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  90. AngelaJuly 7, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    I'm a new follower with GFC. I hope I win, I have been making scrapbooks of my adventures with my boyfriend and could really use this! Thanks. Angela

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  91. Kelly MassmanJuly 7, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    My favorite thing to do for me is to scrapbook!!! Thanks for a chance to win!

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  92. Kelly MassmanJuly 7, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    I'm a new follower! P.S. I'm a twin, too! :-)
    Thanks!

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  93. HausfrauJuly 7, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    I enjoy working on family history.

    email_ourlittlehouse at yahoo dot com

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  94. HausfrauJuly 7, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    I follow via GFC :)

    email_ourlittlehouse at yahoo dot com

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  95. Debra (dubbage42)July 7, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    My favorite thing to do for me is to try new crafts. (and for me, scapbooking would be a new craft!)

    Thanks for this chance to win! :-)

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  96. Just Another Mom of TwinsJuly 7, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Wow! this just gets better and better...91 entries to win so far!!! WOOHOO!!!

    :)

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  97. babalismeJuly 7, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Me time, eh? I'm a geek and always a geek, so me time for me is playing computer games, could be high tech online multiplayer games or just a good old pacman. Any games that requires fingers exercise!

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  98. Just Another Mom of TwinsJuly 7, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Ok, I just wanted to send this out quick because there is only 3 hours and 45 minutes left until the Giveaway closes...

    If you haven't already...you gotta click and follow me and then leave me another message to get that second entry...I know you W-A-N-N-A!! LOL!

    Best of luck Ladies!!! So excited to announce the winner tomorrow!!!!

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  99. WhyWeLoveGreenJuly 7, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    My "me" time is working on my blog or entering giveaways! Thanks!

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  100. WhyWeLoveGreenJuly 7, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    I follow you on GFC!

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  101. WhyWeLoveGreenJuly 7, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    I added your giveaway to my Giveaway Round Up at http:/whywelovegreen.blogspot.com

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  102. Maria MatterJuly 8, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    I get lost in coloring my stamped images, definitely ME time!
    Thanks for a great give away!

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