Monday, July 26, 2010

giveaway & a collection: with simple joys paperie

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i just love seeing what folks are collecting. i guess i kind of feel it tells us just a little bit about what inspires them, what they love, and what they choose to surround themselves with in their home. today, i'm delighted to present the next in the rikrak studio's collections series: 11 & a 1/2 quick questions with a wonderful artist on what they're collecting, (apart from their art supplies! ) you can also check out my new *the collectors* series on Etsy, based on these posts! hope you'll just love: vintage pincusions with Simple Joys Paperie.

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who (are you) : Lana, wife, mom, self-taught-work-at-home artist

what (are you collecting) :pincushions (mostly antique and vintage, but I also have some made by friends and fellow artists ~ 19 shown in the photos are new, the rest are old ones)

when (did you start) :
although I’ve had a few for several years, I began consciously collecting about 5 years ago

how (many do you have?) : ninety something, last count J, including some not pictured that I forgot about until after the photos were taken

where (do you find them) :
thrift shops, junk stores, antique shops, online antique markets, gifts from friends

where (do you keep them) :
mostly in my studio on shelves, under little glass domes, beside my sewing machine, but I have a few vignettes displayed in other rooms

what (‘s a crazy/interesting story behind one) :
not crazy, but so very kind and thoughtful: a couple of weeks after doing an arts and crafts fair a few years ago, I received a surprise package in the mail from a lady who had visited my booth. She knew I loved old pincushions and had mailed an antique one to me along with another antique glass base to use to make my own!

what (piece would you like to add):
an antique sewing bird pincushion ~ an adorable metal clamp with a metal bird attached that has a pincushion on it’s back; I’ve seen them at online auctions, but they are too pricey for me.

why (do you love them) : for their simplicity and humbleness (you may read a little more about what I love about them here )

which (one is your favourite) & why : the stack of two tomato pincushions. The red one was my mom’s and the pink one was one she purchased for me when I took a home economics class in high school.

what (else do you collect)
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lots of things (!) but here are a few: little silver woven baskets, ironstone pottery, aqua and robin’s egg blue pottery, bird’s nests, and folk birds made by friends and fellow artists









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thanks so much, nicey.

what a gorgeous gorgeous collection!

just as gorgeous is lana's amazing handmade paper artistry.

ever just need a space where beauty & lightness & a loving heart abound?

surely if it could be in a handmade shop, simple joys paperie would embody it.


take a cyberly stroll thru the delicate, intricate, airy & beautiful space that is Simple Joys for a breath of fresh air, a relaxing escape like no other and genuine sense of a thankful & appreciative handmaking soul behind each piece of art.

you can also visit lana's lovely blog,
tweets
and facebook.

another space dear to lana is the National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasis.

Lana writes: "If {folks} would ever like to help a cause, to consider the National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias. The website is http://www.nfed.org/. My youngest son, now 20, has a rare disorder called hypo-hidrotic ectodermal dysplasia and this foundation was a God-send in offering support when we got the diagnosis when he was only 2 years old. The founder called and spoke with me on the phone and the foundation sent all sorts of literature about HED. They also offer medical and financial help to those who need it."




i just love lana's amazine upcycled paper wreaths, love tokens, notecards & more.
and as i settle into my new home, you can
WIN something for own spaces or loved ones!


that's right!

---> one lucky rikrak studio reader will win <--- a $40 USD gift certificate
to use in the Simple Joys Paperie Etsy shop,
on any already made item! WOW!




1.
go visit the lovely Simple Joys Paperie Shop.

... take a look thru her items & come back and tell us about your favourite goodie & why you love it!
=
1 entry

2. head back to the Simple Joys Paperie shop and *heart* the shop on Etsy.
.. come back and tell us about it.
= 1 entry

3. follow the Simple Joys / Honeysuckle Blog.
... come back and tell us.
= 1 entry

4. follow Simple Joys & the rikrak shop on twitter.
(she's
http://twitter.com/honeysucklelane & i'm http://twitter.com/therikrakshop) .
come back here and tell us!
= 1 entry.



5. friend Simple Joys Paperie on Facebook
and tell us about it
= 1 entry


6. tweet on twitter
about this giveaway and come back here and tell us! please be sure to include @therikrakshop so i can find you! :)
= 1 entry.


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


8. do a
blog post about this giveaway
come back and tell us!
= 1 more possible entry

9. :: 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 8 entries total per person.
b) please make sure to leave each entry as it's own comment. thanks!
c) using random.org, 1 winner of the Simple Joys Paperie giveaway will be chosen on wednesday august 4th @ 9pm EST.
d) open to contestants worldwide.
e) 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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have a most beautiful day!
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161 comments:

  1. I love all the Book Cuff Bracelets, its hard to pick a favourite. Maybe the 1912 MUSIC LOVERS CYCLOPEDIA?

    sugareaterATgmailDOTcom

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  2. I hearted SimpleJoysPaperie's shop, username sugareater.

    sugareaterATgmailDOTcom

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  3. I subscribe to rikrak in google reader.

    sugareaterATgmailDOTcom

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  4. BEAUTIFUL!!!
    I love the Heart and Hand wreath.
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/38617699/upcycled-vintage-book-wreath-black-and

    Thanks!
    upinthesky1244@yahoo.com

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  5. I subscribe to your blog!

    Thanks!
    upinthesky1244@yahoo.com

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  6. I love the Eco-Friendly Bamboo Felt Vintage Book Spine Cuff Bracelet - Turquoise and Gray because the colors are so striking! omydarlingblog(at)gmail(dot)com

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  7. Hearted the shop @melissa0785 on etsy.

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  8. Following Honeysuckle Lane blog on GFC, too.

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  9. Follow you both on twitter @omydarlingblog

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  10. I love Lana's book cuffs especially-all of them!

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  11. I have already hearted her shop.

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  12. I have become a follower of her blog.

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  13. I am already a follower of your blog. Thanks for hosting this!

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  14. Oh what to choose - I love all of the items - I think the Upcycled Vintage 1942 Book Wreath - TIME of PEACE - Black and Ivory - eclectic cottage home decor - MTO - it's that cottage chic that I love so much!

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  15. i love the celtic tribal cuff- my husband is of Irish descent

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  16. and i'm following you both on twitter

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  17. i tweeted about the giveaway ( i retweeted you, k) :)

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  18. i subscribe to your blog, of course!

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  19. I like the Romantic Vintage French Book Paper Wreath with Fleur De Lis.

    kristin.brown106 at gmail dot com

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  20. The cuff bracelets are really cool. I like the Eiffel Tower one.

    hrfarley at gmail dot com

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  21. http://www.etsy.com/listing/51944974/1948-vintage-book-spine-cuff-bracelet

    I was recently a bride and I'm still waiting, I think, to see if fortune blows any odd ways.

    Rebecca
    http://beckynot.etsy.com

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  23. Everything she creates is fabulous!
    One of my favorites is her
    "Romantic Vintage French Book
    Paper Wreath with Fleur De Lis
    MTO!" This wreath would look great
    on our front door or in our front
    foyer. It matches the decor...
    Many thanks, Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  24. I "Heart" Simple Joys Paperie Shop!"
    Thanks very much...Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  25. Also, I follow "Simple Joys / Honeysuckle Blog" via Google
    Friend Connect...Thanks, Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  26. I think the Heart in Hand, Valentine's Day, Love, Romance, Engagement, Wedding, Friendship note cards are gorgeous, so pretty I'd be ever-so-slightly hesitant to write on them!

    urchiken at gmail dot com

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  27. The Angel Wings wreath is my absolute favorite just for what it symbolizes...an Angel's Wings...love it! LindaSonia(baddabinda@yahoo.com)

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  28. I 'hearted' Lana's etsy shoppe!! LindaSonia(baddabinda@yahoo.com)

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  29. I already follow Lana's blog...:) LindaSonia(baddabinda@yahoo.com)

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  30. I now 'follow' your blog...a new one for me, but I'm looking forward to it!! LindaSonia(baddabinda@yahoo.com)

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  31. I follow Simple Joys and The Rik Rak Studio via Twitter...
    Merci, Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  32. Facebook fan of Simple Joys
    Paperie...
    Merci beaucoup!
    Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  33. "Tweet!"
    http://twitter.com/cmh512/status/19611567711.
    Again, many thanks.
    Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  34. I grew up in French-speaking Cameroon, so I love the 1929 French-English dictionary cuff!

    karenDOTerkertATgmailDOTcom

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  35. I also subscribe to The Rikrak Studio's email, reader and via
    Google Friend Connect...
    Thanks bunches!
    Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  36. I'm a bookmaker with a lust for paper, so I love virtually everything in Lana's shop. The Vintage Book Spine Cuffs, for example, are wonderful. I particularly like her vintage paper wreaths: my favorite, I think, is the Aqua, Coral & Ivory Upcycled, Recycled Vintage Book Wreath. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  37. Thanks for the opportunity for a second entry. I've "favorited" Lana's shop on Etsy.

    P.S. I didn't leave my email address on my earlier comments, so here it is:

    cboza(at)vna1(dot)com

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  38. I adore the Etsy Project Embrace - Red and Aqua Heart in Hand Glass Paperweight, because it reminds me of my grandmother.

    pumpkinlady430@yahoo.com

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  39. I juts friended Lana on Facebook.

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  40. I like the French-English Dictionary book cuffs, In fact I like all the book cuffs and the wreaths too.

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  41. I am now following the rik rak studio.

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  42. I love the PARIS EIFFEL TOWER French Antique Book Spine Cuff shabby chic and eco-friendly. All of the book cuffs actually. But that one in particular :) Maybe the Medical book too. :)

    lauren.m.gibson AT gmail DOT com

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  43. I'm a follower of your blog!

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  44. I already told Lana just how Genius I find her new book spine cuff bracelets... my current fav is the America Land of Freedom cuff.

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  45. I gave my Heart to the Simple Joys Paperie etsy shop long ago... I am heartstringsamplery.

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  46. I also am a follower of the Honeysuckle Lane blog.

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  47. However, I managed to miss out on Liking the FB page, but have quickly changed that by just now hurrying over and doing so.

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  48. I don't twitter, but I have now added your new-to-me RikRak Studio blog to my Follow list.

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  49. I'm in love with the Love's a Puzzle cuff...with two teenagers, isn't that the truth :)

    picnut1512@yahoo.com

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  50. I just love the paper bird charm necklace!And all the bracelets!

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  51. I subscribe to Simple Joys/Honeysucklane's blog!

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  52. I also heart SimpleJoys shop on Etsy.

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  53. ALL of the book spine cuffs!! We're all book-worms in our family, and each one of those cuffs 'tells its own story'. Love them.
    Cheers
    Tasha
    tashachawner at gmail dot com

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  54. My fav item in the shop is the Romantic Vintage French Paper Wreath with Fluer de Lis in the center. Gorgeous!

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  55. I heart SJP shop under twiggy2.

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  56. I love the PARIS EIFFEL TOWER French Antique Book Spine Cuff shabby chic and eco-friendly because it is so elegant and aristocratic!
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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

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  58. I heart SimpleJoysPaperie on Etsy - I am Hurdler4eva on Etsy
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  59. I follow the Honeysuckle Lane blog with google friend connect
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  60. I follow you both on Twitter - I am @AmberGoo
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  61. I like Simple Joys Paperie on Facebook - I am Amanda Moore
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  62. hi, my faviest item there is PARIS EIFFEL TOWER French Antique Book Spine Cuff shabby chic and eco-friendly. Who doesnt love Paris? Moreoer it is so eco-friendly :)

    email me :)
    liz_crowny@yahoo.com
    pintaliztiirene.blogspot.com

    thankies for helding this giveaway

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  63. hi,I would love to participate in this giveaway,I'm http://www.honeysucklelane.blogspot.com/'s follower through Google Friend Connect..

    email me :)
    liz_crowny@yahoo.com
    pintaliztiirene.blogspot.com

    thankies for helding this sweet giveaway

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  64. I already like http://www.facebook.com/SimpleJoysPaperie?v=wall name doki doki co :)

    email me :)
    liz_crowny@yahoo.com
    pintaliztiirene.blogspot.com

    thankies for helding this sweet giveaway

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  65. hi,I would love to participate in this giveaway,I'm your follower through Google Friend Connect..

    email me :)
    liz_crowny@yahoo.com
    pintaliztiirene.blogspot.com

    thankies for helding this sweet giveaway

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  66. I love this collection - how cool!

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  67. I love the coral and aqua wreath in your shop. The center reminds me of a claddagh ring.

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  68. Love all the wreathes, but especially the Aqua, Coral, Ivory. So beautiful!

    jillhardt at gmail dot com

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  69. I love the Vintage French Book Heart in Hand Valentine Love Token! How simple and beautiful!

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  70. Uh, I can't make up my mind... It's either the French-EEnglish cuff bracelet, or the Foxes o Harrow one.

    leemoor1 at gmail dot com

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  71. French Crystal Paperweight - Heart in Hand Love Token Paper Art - for many years I had a Heart In Hand ring that I had bought in Ireland but I lost it and this would remind me of it, it is just lovely and would look beautiful in my 120 year old home ;)
    tracyschultz@yahoo.com

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  72. Follow her blog

    leemoor1 at gmail dot com

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  73. Follow your blog

    leemoor1 at gmail dot com

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  74. Great interview with Lana!!:o)
    I love all of Lana's cuff bracelets, and I'm lucky to have a strawberry pincushion made that Lana made for me!

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  75. I like the Vintage Book Spine Adjustable Cuff Bracelet - THE PROMISE

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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  76. I absolutely love the wreaths! How can you now. Thanks for the opportunity to win this giveaway.

    Nelly

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  77. I already heart the shop as well. Thanks.

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  78. I'm a follower of Honeysuckle blog.

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  79. I just became friends on FB

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  80. what a great shop! i love all of the cuffs, but especially the music lover's encyclopedia!

    email in profile

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  81. i hearted the shop on etsy (ichbinseins).

    email in profile.

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  82. i follow both of you on twitter! (ichbinseins)

    email in profile.

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  83. i liked simple joys on fb!

    email in profile

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  84. i follow the simple joys blog!

    email in profile.

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  85. i follow your blog!!!

    email in profile.

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  86. I like the aqua, coral and ivory wreath because it's so chic.

    karma dot points at yahoo dot com

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  87. Gorgeous! I love the cuffs, especially the 1893 Antique Medical Book Spine Cuff Bracelet.

    lesliedoll at hotmail dot com

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  88. love the PAPER BIRD soldered charm necklace with vintage ribbon


    duhnellecarter [at] yahoo . com
    --Get this giveaway free exposure here!
    http://byhandgiveaways.blogspot.com

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  89. I love the "Velvet and Linen Cuff Bracelet Eco-Friendly teamepe" the best!

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  90. I really love the Essays of the Past and Present Book Spine Cuff! The spine is so neat and I love the colors, too! jinglesells at gmail dot com

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  91. I follow and subscribe to Rikrak Studio!

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  92. What a wonderful shop! Thank You for the giveaway!

    My favorite item is:
    Heart in Hand, Valentine's Day, Love, Romance, Engagement, Wedding, Friendship note cards

    They are wonderful for many reasons: pretty, practical, ... However, I think letter writing is a great thing and I cannot think of anybody who would NOT want to receive one of these cards!

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  93. I like the aqua, coral, ivory heart-in-hand wreath the best. The colors match those of my favorite easy chair, so this would be perfect for decorating a little reading nook.

    Thanks for the chance to win!

    --Liza

    ejm6x (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  94. I love the Eiffel Tower bracelet. So cute and chic!

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  95. I blogged about how much I love your stuff.

    lannywhAThotmailDOTcom

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  96. I love, love, love the Paris Eiffel Tower bracelet.
    technicallyimpaired(at)gmail(dot)com

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  97. I hearted the shop on Etsy.

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  98. So amny cute items in this shop! I would love to own The MASQUERADER 1904 Antique Book Spine Cuff Bracelet. ambrerose(!at)aol.com

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  99. I LOVE the Tale of Two Cities braclet!

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  100. I added her shop to my favorites (StephanieJH...)

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  101. I follow the Simply Joys blog!

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  102. I like Simple Joys Paperie on FB!

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  103. I follow the rikrak studio blog!

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  104. http://dcmegiveawayblog.blogspot.com/2010/07/giveaways-for-day-7292010.html

    blogged too!

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  105. ms(dot)verymarried(at)gmail(dot)com


    http://www.etsy.com/listing/52048706/velvet-and-linen-cuff-bracelet-eco

    love this because it really is a thing of beauty!

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  106. ms(dot)verymarried(at)gmail(dot)com

    i hearted!

    (username: pixyfairy)

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  107. Love the Heart in Hand French Paperweight. Not only is it beautiful but useful as well.

    Janet

    aluttrell at cox dot net

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  108. i love the Eco-Friendly Cuff 1933 LOVE'S A PUZZLE vintage book spine because i actually do love puzzles!

    hockiemack at hotmail.com

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  109. Hello!
    I love this item: http://www.etsy.com/listing/51577737/heart-in-hand-valentines-day-love, because i love postcards.
    semyachkina(at)gmail(dot)com

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  110. I *heart* the shop on Etsy as semyachkina.
    semyachkina(at)gmail(dot)com

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  111. it's difficult to choose one thing-- it's all so lovely. but i am most drawn to Romantic Vintage French Book Paper Wreath with Fleur De Lis

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  112. I happily follow the honeysuckle blog!

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  113. following honeysuckle + rikrak on twitter (@yesterdayontues)

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  114. following rikrah thru gfc

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  115. I love 1893 Antique Medical Book Spine Cuff Bracelet. why? nice color, great and funny idea, and the book was old.:-)
    lubaska dot k at gmail dot com

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  116. tweeted
    http://twitter.com/Lubaska/status/20151438414
    lubaska dot k at gmail dot com

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  117. I *hearted* Simple Joys Paperie shop on Etsy. Lubaska
    lubaska dot k at gmail dot com

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  118. I follow the Simple Joys / Honeysuckle Blog.
    lubaska dot k at gmail dot com

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  119. I follow your blog
    lubaska dot k at gmail dot com

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  120. I follow Simple Joys & the rikrak shop on twitter. Lubaska
    lubaska dot k at gmail dot com

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  121. I am a friend of Simple Joys Paperie on Facebook (Ľubica K.)
    lubaska dot k at gmail dot com

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  122. I like the
    Book Cuff Bracelet 1912 MUSIC LOVERS CYCLOPEDIA
    i love music
    asha.marie@Hotmail.com

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  123. i follow both on twitter
    @ashabutterflys

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  124. I love the notecards. Very pretty and fun. And functional.

    denny1600 at gmail dot com

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  125. Love these! How creative! This is my favorite... http://www.etsy.com/listing/52347939/love-is-eternal-vintage-book-spine

    mandm_2002 at hotmail dot com

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  126. I love the 1893 Antique Medical Book Spine Cuff Bracelet and want it as addition to my existing collection!

    emiliana.sison(at)gmail.com

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  127. I follow honeysucklelane.blogspot.com via GFC

    emiliana.sison(at)gmail.com

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  128. I follow your blog via GFC

    emiliana.sison(at)gmail.com

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  129. shared this giveaway on my facebook wall
    http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1098601&id=1649425764

    posted this on my blog sidebar with a linkback
    http://luckyfinds-shareapic.blogspot.com/

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  130. I love the Be Mine - Red Heart Glass Glitter Valentine Necklace 'coz it comes in my favorite color red

    cornelio.mallare AT gmail.com

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  131. I follow your blog through google friend connect

    cornelio.mallare AT gmail.com

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  132. I follow honeysucklelane's blog through google friend connect

    cornelio.mallare AT gmail.com

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  133. http://www.etsy.com/listing/39321284/vintage-french-book-heart-in-hand

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  134. I love- http://www.etsy.com/listing/52048706/velvet-and-linen-cuff-bracelet-eco The colors are lovely and it's so unique!

    samyrocks92 at msn dot com

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  135. I already heart the Simple Joys Paperie shop!

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  136. I follow the Simple Joys / Honeysuckle Blog.

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  137. I follow Simple Joys & the rikrak shop on twitter.

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  138. I follow Simple Joys Paperie on Facebook

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  139. I follow the rikrak studio blog

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  140. I really like the 1912 Music Lovers Cyclopedia.

    scybulski AT mac DOT com.

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  141. I hearted the shop as shaylariane. :)

    scybulski AT mac DOT com

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