Tuesday, August 18, 2009

playlists & a giveaway: with kristin friesen


greeny



some of kristin's lovely lovely work!

i just love a great playlist. i think it stems back to those glorious mixed tapes days where i'd either make, sometimes receive and always always covet a fabulous collection of tunes by various great artists! for me, a personal playlist is a magical grouping of songs. *bliss!* ... so i've asked some wonderful artists if they'd make up a little playlist on a theme for this new rikrak studio series. i thought we might get a glimpse into what musically inspires these fabulous folks... i'm thrilled to present the next: playlists with kristin friesen: songs to listen to while i play outside this summer! and check out the other great playlists here.

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oh a summery day! there's nothing sweeter.
and imagine a summer day listening to great music, and wearing great jewelry!

kristin friesen can help you out with both.
{don't forget to read on to see how you can WIN WIN WIN one of her amazing creations!}

a fabulous handmade artist, loving mommy and amazing entrepreneur, kristin's wonderful & most popular shop, sweeter than me, is an Etsy favourite. i just love her fun & colourful designs and her great personality to go with it!
there likely aren't too many folks "sweeter then {her!}"

you can read a little bit more about her fabulous success story in her Etsy quit your day job article here. and be sure to visit her beautiful, fun & fabulous blog here.

and now... kristin's very own summery playlist!


dj: kristin of {sweeter than me} designs
playlist: songs to listen to while i play outside this summer!

1. Rock'n Roll - The Sounds
2. Help I'm Alive - Metric
3. I'm Not Over - Carolina Liar
4. Panic Switch - Silversun Pickups
5. Houses - Great Northern
6. Sex on Fire - Kings of Leon
7. Rhthm and Soul - Spoon
8. Believe - The Bravery
9. No You Girls - Franz Ferdinand
10. Heads Will Roll - Yeah Yeah Yeah's
11. Electric Feel - MGMT
12. Saturdays - Cut Copy

kristin writes: "I would love to say something deep and meaningful about how music influences me as an artist, but I really don't know how it influences me. I do know, however, that my artistic tendencies and my music taste are very similar. I tend to like a little bit of everything, and I change my mind a lot. In my life so far, I have gone through a phase of nearly every music genre, short of just a few - country, jazz/blues/swing, classical. I did the classic rock, regular rock, underground punk, metal, pop, hip-hop and rap, alternative, grunge, reggae, and everything in between. I've finally landed (more or less) on alternative/indie. My history as an artist is very similar. I've done photography, painting, drawing, ceramics, mosaics, mixed media, and more. I took every art class offered at my high school and nothing seemed to fit until I picked up jewelry.
My list reflects only a small portion of my current interests, but does not reflect my past interests... and who knows what the future will hold! I look forward to trying lots of new things in my life, both musically and artistically."

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and now.. for a kristin friesen giveaway!!

she's kindly offering the following fabulous prizes!




lucky winner #1 ..... will get their choice of a fabulous bobby pin set,



and lucky winner #2 will win one of her lovely new jolie rose necklaces!



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here's how to enter the giveaway!
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1. go visit the lovely kristin friesen shop.
... take a look around ... come back here and leave a comment in this post about your favourite goodie from her shop & why.= 1 entry

2.
leave us a comment on YOUR FAVE song you love to play outdoors to this summer!

... = 1 entry

3. visit the {Sweeter than me } blog (it's a beauty!) and follow it!
... then come back here and tell us about it. = 1 entry.

4. tweet on twitter
about this giveaway and leave us a link to it in a separate comment here. = 1 more possible entry.


5. blog about
this giveaway and leave us a link to it in a separate comment here.= 1 more possible entry

6. follow or subscribe to the rikrak studio blog
and leave me a comment here telling us that you do! = 1 more possible entry.

7. :: PLEASE NOTE: each entry must be it's own comment.. thanks! ::

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:: RULES ::
a) it is possible to have a maximum of 6 entries total per person.
b) please make sure to leave each entry as it's own comment. thanks!
c) using random.org, 2 winners of the kristin friesen giveaway will be chosen via random.org on
wednesday august 26th @ 9pm EST.
d) please be sure to leave me an email where i can reach you if your account doesn't link to one. thanks.

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193 comments:

  1. I really like the Blooming Garden set because the colors are just gorgeous!

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  2. I like Lady Gaga's Just Dance for playing, but my favorite song is The Blessings Delta Rain by far!!!!

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  3. I follow Sweeter than Me already!!!

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  4. I love the Pixie earrings in gold. I've known about Kristin's shop for a few months now and this is the one piece that I always look at!

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  5. I love listening to Put Your Records On by Corrinne Bailey Rae. It just reminds me of summer even when I listen to it during the gloomier seasons.

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  6. I already follow Kristin's blog.

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  7. I tweeted:
    http://dailybooth.com/Nikkietutorials/802666

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  8. i love the vintage glam earrings with the blue glass stones!

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  9. it would have to be a Grateful Dead song, but I can't decide...

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  10. i'm definately following her blog - how could i resist after seeing that awesome post on leather jackets!?!?

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  11. tweet!
    http://twitter.com/alexandrakeller/statuses/3382894807

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  12. and of course i follow your blog!

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  13. love the spring romance necklace!
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28635137

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  14. right now one of my faves is chris daughtry, i love the whole album Leave This Town!

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  15. The Cherokee necklace is my favorite item - there's a beautiful simplicity to it, i've been looking for a piece like that for a while!

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  16. i love her cocktail rings the most - they're fabulous!

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22066274

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  17. i've been listening to Fleetwood Mac a lot this summer - I especially love Tusk.

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  18. i'm now following sweeter than me blog. :)

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  19. I like Springtime Romance Set because it's simply gorgeous and my favorite color is blue!!

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  20. My favorite song currently is "Stand by Me" by SHINee (Korean song)

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  21. i follow {Sweeter than me}'s blog

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  22. i tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/DinaEstyXu/status/3386995846

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  23. I love the Rivera earrings the best.

    soypea@gmail.com

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  24. My fave summery outdoors song is "Wouldn't it Be Nice?" by the Beach Boys. =]

    soypea@gmail.com

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  25. love the jelly rose necklace in yellow the best! Soooo bright!! thanks 4 the opportunity!

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  26. I'm following the sweeter than me blog.

    soypea@gmail.com

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  27. I tweeted this giveaway

    http://twitter.com/soypea/status/3387053125

    soypea@gmail.com

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  28. And I'm following your blog

    soypea@gmail.com

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  29. I like the constellation set. The juxtoposition of sparkly and smooth is really appealing to me. It's also very wearable with most anything!

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  30. I really like the Fluttering Leaf Earrings (gold) ....

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  31. I love the blooming garden set. Such a cute pair to wear together! The colors are so pretty!
    ~Beth
    bethanyev@gmail.com
    http://joeandbethany.blogspot.com

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  32. My favorite song is "Bubbly" by Colbie Caillat!
    ~Beth
    bethanyev@gmail.com
    http://joeandbethany.blogspot.com

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  33. What a lovely giveaway my fingers are crossed that I win.I love the vintage glam earrings in hot pink especially because I have a vintage shop I run on artfire.com with my sister. I love the color of the glam earrings and am a vintage lover.Thanks for the giveaway.Helen

    malfie@care2.com

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  34. I love the Magnolia Flourish ring. It is fun and funky without being too over the top for me like so many cocktail rings are.

    smrtmouse at yahoo dot com

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  35. My all time favorite song to play outside in the summer is "Summer of '69". It's a little contrived, but I love it anyway.

    smrtmouse at yahoo dot com

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  36. I love the Enchanted Flutter Necklace (Topaz) - it's such a great fall colour!

    tifani123 AT yahoo DOT com

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  37. Tweeted here:
    http://twitter.com/tifani_b/status/3388211915

    tifani123 AT yahoo DOT com

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  38. love the Blooming Gardens Set (Coral)...very cute!

    gemini5757at hotmail.com

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  39. I love listening to oldies...especially Elvis Presley.

    gemini5757 at hotmail.com

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  40. Blooming Gardens Set (Coral) is my favorite, I love the colors!

    carethediva[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  41. I love to listen to Nellie McKay...all her songs are breezy, and fun. Perfect for summer.

    carethediva[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  42. I LOVE the new growth necklace: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24766849

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  43. My favorite item on Kristen's etsy is the enchanted flutter necklace :)

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27162555

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  44. i love the Bobby Pin Trio - Holly - super cute and girly

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  45. I'm all about metric's help i'm alive right now :)

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  46. My favourite item is:
    Peacock Post Earrings
    They are TOO cute!
    wandanamgreb (at) gmail (dot) com

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  47. The Chicken Dance is my fave outdoor play song!!!
    wandanamgreb (at) gmail (dot) com

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  48. I became a follower of the Sweeter Than Me blog.
    http://kristinfriesen.blogspot.com

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  49. I really like the Enchanted Flutter Necklace, the only one I saw was in topaz but I also saw that it could come in a green gem, that would be beautiful.

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  50. My favorite item is the "Bobby Pin Trio - Amy"

    jrerwin6 at gmail dot com

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  51. My favorite summer time song is

    "Crash" By Dave Matthews Band

    Jrerwin6 at gmail dot com

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  52. I love the Springtime Romance Set! So clean and beautiful! Thank you!

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  53. We really love Somewhere Over the Rainbow by Israel Kamakawiwao'ole- thank you very much!

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  54. I love the Garden treasure necklace it is so lovely and pretty! I have some outfits that would look great with it. Thanks! jacquecurl1@gmail.com

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  55. I love to listen to Cold Play-All their songs. They rock! jacquecurl1@gmail.com

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  56. I already follow your blog. jacquecurl1@gmail.com

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  57. I really like the springtime romance necklace.

    lauren51990 at aol dot com

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  58. good summer song? Girl's Just Wanna Have fun.

    lauren51990 at aol dot com

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  59. The Constellation Necklace (Black) is my favorite piece in Kristin's shop!
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  60. My favorite summer song to paly this summer outdoors is Taylor Swift's "Love Story"
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  61. I follow your blog with google friend connect!
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  62. I follow Sweeter Than Me with google friend connect!
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  63. For this summer i enjoy listening to Jace Everett-Bad things ... from the True Blood series soundtrack

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  64. I love the Springtime Romance Earrings. The color is so beautiful!
    Thanks a lot!

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  65. Dancing Queen by Abba is a great song to play in the summer ^^

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  66. I follow Sweeter than me.

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  67. I fell in love with the enhanced flutter necklace.
    ghainskom(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  68. Just put a link to your giveaway on my blog.

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  69. the rachel set is perfect together or separately! love it!

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  70. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28663794
    i like the purple bobbies-cause i like purple :)
    all her bobbies are wonderful.

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  71. i am following sweeter than me

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  72. this summer i have been enjoying retro woodstock ( per the anniversary) like Arlo Guthrie coming to los angeles and Jefferson airplane white rabbit.

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  73. I love the Bobby Pin Trio with the owl, yellow bird, and red feather. It makes me look forward to fall!

    abigail.lee {at} gmail.com

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  74. And my favorite summer song is called 'Playing in the Underground' by Tin Cup Prophette. They are a local band living in Athens, GA right now, and friends of mine, and I love them! This song makes me want to drive my car with the windows down, singing along to some good ol bluegrass!

    abigail.lee {at} gmail.com

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  75. i really love all of her rings because i am a ring-o-holic!

    here's a few!
    Bluebell Blossom Ring (Silver)
    Magnolia Flourish Ring (Silver)
    Summer Blossoms Ring
    Cocoa Flourish Ring (Silver)and

    Garden Treasure Necklace is also superb! beautiful creativity!

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  76. I live the Jolie Rose Necklace (Purple) because I love rose designs and the color purple suits me well too.

    juz_cindy0720@yahoo.com

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  77. I'm playing the song "All About You" by Mcfly

    juz_cindy0720@yahoo.com

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  78. I follow the {Sweeter than me } blog :)

    juz_cindy0720@yahoo.com

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  79. Yeah.. and I follow rikrak studio blog too!

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  80. Yeah.. and I follow rikrak studio blog too!

    juz_cindy0720@yahoo.com

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  81. I like the Enchanted Flutter necklace.

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  82. I like the Grass bobby pins.

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  83. This summer I'm listening to Impossible by They Might Be Giants.

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  84. I love the Constellation Set (Black).

    aikychien at yahoo dot com

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  85. "You Are My Sunshine"

    aikychien at yahoo dot com

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  86. I'm following Sweeter than Me.

    aikychien at yahoo dot com

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  87. I tweeted about this giveaway. Here’s the link:

    http://twitter.com/aikchien/status/3424469505

    aikychien at yahoo dot com

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  88. I'm a follower. Please visit my blog and be a follower too if you like. I'm having a giveaway on my blog right now! Thanks!

    http://aik-friendsnfamily.blogspot.com

    aikychien at yahoo dot com

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  89. my favorite song to play outdoors right now is fireflies by owl city (:

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  90. I love the Constellation Necklace (Black) it would look great with a dress I own.

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  91. I just retweeted it at www.twitter.com/ebodin

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  92. I have been following Sweeter Than Me but I just became a follower. I love Kristin's Posts they are always great!

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  93. My favorite song this summer has been Beyonce's Single Ladies song. It always puts me in a good mood.

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  94. I love the Pretty Plume Necklace! It's so elegant and I love the pink crystal!

    -Sally
    bellsandunicorns@gmail.com
    www.bellsandunicorns.etsy.com

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  95. My favorite song to blast by the pool this summer has been "It Happens" by Sugarland! I love it! It makes me want to dance!!

    -Sally
    bellsandunicorns@gmail.com
    www.bellsandunicorns.etsy.com

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  96. Following {sweeter than me}!

    -Sally
    bellsandunicorns@gmail.com
    www.bellsandunicorns.etsy.com

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  97. Following rikrakstudio blog!

    -Sally
    bellsandunicorns@gmail.com
    www.bellsandunicorns.etsy.com

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  98. Here's my tweet:

    http://twitter.com/bellsnunicorns/status/3430620734

    -Sally
    bellsandunicorns@gmail.com
    www.bellsandunicorns.etsy.com

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  99. I LOVe her bobby pin sets! I really want one with a dove in it to wear my hair up to a family member's wedding this fall!!!!!
    Oh, and I love Franz Ferdinand too!
    :)

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  100. I like the Amelia bobby pin set because my hair is growing out and I love that denim blue rhinestone! Going to go follow Sweeter than Me now :)

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  101. My favorite item is the Bobby Pin Trio - Elise set located here:
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25288774
    My bangs are growing out and driving me nuts so these would be very helpful!
    Thanks,
    Etsy user melis731 :)

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  102. I also follow the Sweeter Than Me blog :)

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  103. And my favorite song has to be Sumemrtime by the Fresh Prince :)

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  104. Those Dulce earrings in Garnet are screaming out my name. I'm looking for a new pair of day to day earrings and these look like they might fit the bill - the colors will go with most of my clothing and the length is just enough to stand out!

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  105. I've been in a 60s retro music mood recently and Petula Clark's "Downtown" is getting a lot of play on my playlist!

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  106. I follow {sweeter than me} on google reader!

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  107. i love the pretty plume necklace!

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  108. my favorite summer song to listen to is Mr. Blue Sky by ELO.

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  109. I like Vintage Glam Earrings (Petite Aqua) because my favorite colour is blue!

    avetaar@gmail.com

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  110. My favorite song for summer is The Archies "Sugar Sugar"

    avetaar@gmail.com

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  111. I follow {Sweeter than me } blog.

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  112. I follow the rikrak studio blog.

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  113. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28769359

    this scarlet scallops ring is my favourite, because i'm in love with lovely and graceful cameos!!!

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  114. my favourite song for this summer is a bit old:) it's wild child from W.A.S.P

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  115. i'm now following sweeter than me blog!

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  116. i'm following this blog too :)

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  117. I love her Bobby Pin Trio - Autumn, and the new pink songbird barrette.
    Ok, so I like all the new songbird barrettes, its so hard to choose!

    Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

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  118. My fave summer song to play is Chain of Fools by Aretha Franklin!! Love the old sounds of girl groups while sipping a drink by the pool!

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  119. I follow Sweeter than me already!

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  120. Tweeted about the giveaway!

    http://twitter.com/kate8085

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  121. I follow this blog, too!!

    Woooo!

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  122. I love Jolie Rose Necklace (Hot Pink) because I have an extensive collection of rose rings but no necklaces!

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  123. I am now following rikrak studio :)

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  124. My favorite item has got to be the Melissa Post Earring Trio

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  125. My favorite song to play outside in the summer is Thriller by Michael Jackson. :)

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  126. I'm a follower of the Sweeter than Me blog, and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!

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  127. I just started following rikrak, but like it already!

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  128. everything in her shop is gorgeous! But i especially LOVE the cherokee necklace....beautiful!

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  129. and i'm a new lover of your blog!

    My name is Lyndsay, nice to meet you!

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  130. I like the Bobby Pin Trio - Lizzie because I love owls! I also love that the flower is purple which is my favorite color
    throuthehaze at gmail dot com

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  131. I'm Yours by Jason Mraz
    throuthehaze at gmail dot com

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  132. i love the "fluttering leaves" earrings and "grayscale" bobby pin trio. thanks for the chance.
    tiffany8yeh at gmail dot com

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  133. I love the Springtime Romance Necklace.

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

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  134. My favorite song for summer is summer time by will smith. It always gets me in the mood for summer.

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

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  135. following sweeter than me's blog

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

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  136. my favorite's the Chirp Necklace because it's cute and unique. it's very different to the other necklace's I've seen.

    (email on blogger profile)

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  137. My absolute favorite item is the Jolie Rose Ring in Yellow. I am a sucker for rings and this one is just beautiful! Whats not to like?
    Thanks for the opportunity to win!
    lilygreig@gmail.com

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  138. My favorite song lately has been The One You Love by Rufus Wainwright. It's just so good! But I have to say when I'm in a calmer mood I am loving Backyards of Our Neighbors by Au Revoir Simone
    lilygreig@gmail.com

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  139. My favorite item is the Chirp necklace. I'm a bird biologist so I go nuts over anything avian! :D
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25894448

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  140. I've been into Devo lately and my fav song has been Gut Feeling

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  141. I follow the sweeter than me blog (I've been following it for a while - I LOVE IT!) :)

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  142. Tweeted!
    http://twitter.com/roscatastuff

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  143. I follow your (the rikrak) blog! :D

    Thanks for hosting the giveaway! I love your playlists!

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  144. oh I love her shop!!! Rainy Day Earrings are one of my favorites:)

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  145. no better song than Aerosmith -girls of summer:)

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  146. follow your blog!

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  147. I follow Sweeter than Me too:)

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  148. I follow this blog and Sweeter Than Me :) Very happy reading!

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  149. ANY bobbypin set. Love to wear them to sass up my short, short hair!

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  150. For sewing/embroidering music I really enjoy David Grey. Played quite a lot on The Coffee House (Satellite Radio). To really make my body groove, The Black Eyed Peas, "I Gotta Feeling."

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  151. I like the grass colors bobby pin set. Green is my favorite color and this has lovely shades in it. kimberly.mace at gmail.com

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  152. my favorite summer song is paradise city by guns n roses. kimberly.mace at gmail dot com

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  153. tweeted it, "win one of @kristinfriesen 's bobby pin sets or necklaces on TheRicRacBlog http://tiny.cc/Hz6mF" username kimmyxoxo. kimberly.mace at gmail dot com

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  154. I like Juliet Necklace because this is my mum's favorite design and I would love to give her one of the necklace as a birthday present!

    luvwendy87@hotmail.com

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  155. I'm playing the song "We Started Nothing" from the Gossip Girl OST

    luvwendy87@hotmail.com

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  156. I am following {sweeter than me}

    luvwendy87@hotmail.com

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  157. I am also following rikrak studio blog :)

    luvwendy87@hotmail.com

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  158. I adore the Jolie Rose Necklace (Yellow). The contrast between the bright yellow and bronze chain is awesome!

    kiddo47.etsy.com

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  159. I love listening to the song "Where is My Mind" by the Pixies while laying by the pool.

    kiddo47.etsy.com

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  160. I follow Sweeter than Me.

    kiddo47.etsy.com

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  161. I tweeted.

    http://twitter.com/kiddo47/status/3518139119

    kiddo47.etsy.com

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  162. I follow the rikrak studio blog.

    kiddo47.etsy.com

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  163. Love the nested earrings! Definitely love scoping out unique earrings :)

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  164. Check out the Bird and the Worm by Owl City!

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  165. and I'm following your blog :)

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  166. I love the Lilac Blossom Ring - purple is my favorite color!

    tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com

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  167. Her Fire bobby pin Trio is my favorite. I love her shop so much.

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  168. My favorite summer song is Battlefield by Jordan Sparks

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  169. I really like the Coral Twig Earrings because I'm super into anything nautical right now, and they're super delicate.

    shrimpsaladcircus{at}gmail{dot}com

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  170. My song is La Camisa Negra by Juanes because it's really upbeat and fun and reminds me of going out in Spain!

    I'm also back on major Iron & Wine and Wilco kicks, but that's another story entirely...

    shrimpsaladcircus{at}gmail{dot}com

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  171. I like the new growth necklace. Simple and classy. Thank you for the giveaway.
    valuedcustomer(at)live(dot)com

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  172. I blogged http://loadsoffreebies.blogspot.com/2009/08/rikrak-studio-bobby-pins-or-necklace.html

    And I forgot to give the "why" in my favorite item post: I picked the ruby earrings because I love dangly earrings, and my birthstone is ruby. :)

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  173. My FAVORITE item in Kristin's shop right now is definitely the Cream Jolie Ring! It's simple, yet elegant, and could go with ANYTHING, which is why I'm so head-over-heels for it!

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  174. I am a follower of the {sweeter than me} blog, and I really like Kristin's variety. She's got something new up there almost every day, and is totally dedicated to her craft! It shines through in the blog!

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  175. My favorite song to play outside this summer is "Summer Nights" by Rascal Flatts!

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  176. I tweeted this giveaway. Kalexandra08 is the twitter ID

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  177. I am a follower of this blog. Looks fun!

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  178. I blogged, too! http://essentialcharm.blogspot.com

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  179. thanks nicies!
    the contest is now closed!
    love reading your summer tune choices!

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  180. thanks so much, nicies!
    this giveaway is now closed.
    please see the results!

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thanks so much for your comments, nicies!
it's a joy to read what everyone writes here.
thank you!