Wednesday, July 13, 2011

the *i love my sponsors* & summer giveaway!


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woohoo!
aren't you the loveliest readers around!
thank YOU, sweet nicies.

thanks for your encouraging words & dear dear comments. it's a pleasure to read thru your comments each day.  i always love seeing what you have to say! and thanks for playing all the little games and activities on the blog, for your warm and wonderful emails too!


AND... thanks so much to all of you lovelies out there who have really made my day by supporting my little adventures, as dear sponsors. you nicies mean the world to me, and i really appreciate it! so with a thankful heart, and a happy focus on the beautiful summertime... a little giveaway for all of you!



:::::::::::: the prize ::::::::::::
a fabulous $25.00 gift certificate from me to YOU to spend in
ANY ONE OF MY SUMMER SPONSORS' shops or on their blogs!


that's right...
one lucky winner will get to spend the prize in any of my sponsors' e-shops or blogs!


1. visit my lovely sponsors' shops & blogs.
(as seen on the left hand column).
come back here and leave ONE COMMENT per SHOP on what your favourite item is from their works! = 1 entry per comment. = 16 possible entries!

you can visit as many sponsor shops/blogs as you like
and comment once for each shop.

---> in the case of a sponsor that is a BLOG: please visit the blog & tell us something you ADORE about it!

2. heart / fave each of the above shops on etsy OR follow/subscribe to each blog/site
= 1 entry PER shop or blog.


3. in the spirit of the glorious summertime, tell us something fabulous you hope to do this summer!
= 1 entry

  
4. come follow or subscribe to my little blog 
and join the fun everyday! 
you can become a google friend connect *follower* by clicking "follow" on the top left of the blog home page OR subscribe via email or *reader* on the left hand colomn.
 (please note:--->  to WIN this particular giveaway you must be a rikrak studio follower or subscriber! thanks nicies!)

please leave me a comment about it.
 = 1 entry

5. grab one of my rikrak studio buttons,
like this one for YOUR BLOG!


the rikrak studio



the rikrak studio

and add it to your blog!
{ ... just copy & paste the text in the box above  onto your blog sidebar! thanks! } 


6. tweet about this giveaway
= you can tweet about this giveaway ONCE PER DAY for the duration of the giveaway! (one  entry for each tweet!)
 and come back here and tell me about it. please include my twitter account in the update: i'm @therikrakshop on twitter!)


7. follow me on twitter
i'm @therikrakshop
= 1 entry

8. blog about the giveaway and tell me about it here.
= 1 entry

9. do a facebook update
about the giveaway with a link, and tell us here 
= 1 entry

10. please just make sure that each entry is its own comment!

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RULES:


a) it is possible to have numerous entries total per person.
b) please make sure to leave each entry as it's own comment. thanks!
c) as always, this giveaway is open to all contestants, worldwide.
d) for this particular giveaway, YOU MUST BE A RIKRAK studio follower or subscriber,
old or new! thanks!
e) the winner of this giveaway will be chosen from random.org on
tuesday august 30th, 2011 @ 11pm EST.
f) please be sure to leave me an email where i can reach you if your account 
doesn't link to one. thanks.
g) thanks so much everyone! and thanks for visiting the blog!

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and one last thing... 
many congrats to the winner of our most recent giveaway: the jenny pong studio clutch purse! {ooh i wish i could have one that one!} ... random.org choose lucky # 171- liz of *liz secret rendezvous!*(such a lovely blog, nicey!) congrats!
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546 comments:

  1. I shared on FB

    http://www.facebook.com/marie.mefford/posts/246110535413989

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  2. I visited the Beadgirl/studio jewel in Etsy and hearted her (as deboro)

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  3. In Jewel Studio's store I loved the Custom Message Ring Hand Stamped Sterling Silver i will follow you into the dark

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  4. I follow your blog, as CrippleHorse


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  5. I visited alluvial in Etsy as deboro and hearted her


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  6. My favourite in alluvial is the Sea and Sand Unglazed Porcelain Sterling Wire Earrings


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  7. Visited KLTworks and hearted them

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  8. My favourite in KLTworks is the Coy Kitty Mobile- Black & White (high contrast)

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  9. Visited TheLilyBirdStudio and hearted them as deboro

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  10. Visited angeew and hearted them as deboro

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  11. Visited angeew and loved everything!! My favourite is the Bridal Clutch Bag in white with peacock feather brooch - 8-inch PEACOCK PASSION

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  12. Visited ZionShore -my favourite is the Exotic Gold Pink Mystic Quartz Earrings - Spring Pink

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  13. Visited ZionShore and hearted them as deboro

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  14. Visited simple joys paperie and hearted them as deboro

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  15. Visited simple joys paperie and hearted them as deboro

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  16. Visited simple joys paperie and my favourite is the Heart in Hand Love Token No.12 Engagement, Wedding, Anniversary, Valentine Gift

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  17. Visited cherryandviolet and my favourite is the Green and Gold Earrings - 14K Gold Fill, AAA Mystic Green Onyx Faceted Gemstones, Lotus Flower

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  18. Visited cherryandviolet and hearted them as deboro

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  19. Visited wallwork and hearted them as deboro

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  20. Visited wallwork and my fav is the Wallflowers modern cross stitch

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  21. Visited theadornedarticle and my fav is the wrapped Wire Sterling Silver Gemstone Cluster Necklace-Peridot and Quartz

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  22. Visited theadornedarticle and hearted them as deboro

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  23. Visited elisaann and hearted them as deboro

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  24. Visited elisaann and my fav is the Purple Flowers III 11x14 sketch on canvas

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  25. Visited littlebugjewellery and my fav is the Handmade sterling silver and Sonoran Sunset Chrysocolla necklace

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  26. Visited littlebugjewellery and hearted them as deboro

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  27. Visited LaAlicia and hearted them as deboro

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  28. Visited LaAlicia and my fav is the Eco-Happy Well-Heeled Little One Purse

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  29. Visited MooBeeTees and my fav is the Bookmarks - Giant Paperclip - Party Favour Pack - Any 12 Bookmarks

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  30. Visited MooBeeTees and hearted them as deboro

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  31. Visited spagoddess and hearted them as deboro

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  32. Visited spagoddess and my fav is the Sensitive Skin - Calming Organic Facial Care Set by Angel Face Botanicals - Calms Redness and Irritation Naturally

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  33. Visited LucindasNiceThings and my fav is the Silver and Turquoise Pendant Butterfly PRICE REDUCED

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  34. Visited LucindasNiceThings and hearted them as deboro

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  35. Visited vdazzled and hearted them as deboro

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  36. Visited vdazzled and my fav is the Customize Your Own Pair of Petite Elegance Collection Wire Wrapped Studs- Swarovski Glass Pearl Beads

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  37. Visited cascadebeads and my fav is the Strawberry Kisses Special Locket Necklace

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  38. Visited cascadebeads and hearted them as deboro

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  39. Visited forgetmenotfarm and hearted them as deboro

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  40. Visited forgetmenotfarm and my fav is the Vintage greeting cards, set of 25

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  41. My favourite item from Bella Vita is the Dottie Dress in the black lattice print, very bold.

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  42. My favourite item from is Studio Jewel is the Stunning Luxury Wire Wrapped and Beaded BoHo Cuff for a Bride.

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  43. Empress Vanilla Spice Shea Butter is my favourite item from Angel Face Botanicals.

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  44. My favourite item from alluvial is the Happy Cloud Unglazed Porcelain Ceramic Pin.

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  45. My favourite item from vintage child: modern is the extra full skirt.

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  46. My favourite item from lucinda's nice things is the Avon Necklace Gold Tone Bow Tie Vintage.

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  47. My favourite piece by elisa ann lindstrom is the Purple Flowers II 8x8 sketch on canvas.

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  48. My favourite item from the adorned article is the Mixed Gemstone Sterling Silver Wire Wrapped Bracelet.

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  49. I like the Grey Owl Cardigan (unisex) at KLT Works.

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  50. My favourite item from v*dazzled is the Wire Wrapped Signature Stud Earrings Black Wire and Teal/Turquoise Swarovski Crystal Stud Earrings.

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  51. My favourite item from cascade beads studio is the purple resin flower earrings.

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  52. I like the Modern Butterfly Necklace - Black Onyx Gemstone, Sterling Silver, Butterfly Charm from cherry & violet's shop.

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  53. My favourite angee w item is the White Clutch with peacock feather brooch.

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  54. From the Lily Bird Studio I like the pattern for the Pink Dress - 12M to 8Y

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  55. My favourite item from MooBee Tees is the Fun CLOCHE/JULIET Handcrafted Cap in Dark Pink.

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  56. I love the Wallflowers modern cross stitch from wallwork. It's so cool to see cross stitch on etsy. I have trouble finding kits locally.

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  57. Added wallwork shop to my favourites. @myshewasyare

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  58. My favourite item from Forget Me Not Farm is the Vintage tropical bird tie-back.

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  59. I like little bug jewelry's white topaz and gold flower bouquet earrings

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  60. My favourite item from La Alicia is the Necklace - Repurposed Phone Book - Cyan, Magenta, Yellow.

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  61. My favourite item from 20 Best Twenty is the Maria Severyna New York
    White Leather Jacket.

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  62. My favourite item from Valerie Tyler Designs is the Bonsai in the Clouds Necklace.

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  63. My favourite item from Zion Share is the Cultured Pearl Vine And Leaves Circle Necklace.

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  64. I like the Red Bird Rustic Soldered Beveled Glass Charm Necklace red and aqua from simple joys paperie.

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  65. I like the moontide necklace from freshie & zero.

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  66. This summer I hope to be able to sew in a straight line. I am taking a beginner sewing class.

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  67. Tweeted the contest. http://twitter.com/#!/myshewasyare/status/103640009436966912

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  68. Follow you on twitter. @myshewasyare

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  69. I hope to try more flavors of Snowcones this summer!

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  70. I am following your blog! <3

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  71. I like the I LOVE you MOMMY Sterling Silver Message Token Keychain from The Studio Jewel <3

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  72. I favrotied the Studio Jewel on Etsy!
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  73. I like the Sea Foam Unglazed Earrings from Alluvial <3

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  74. I favorited Alluvial on Etsy!
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  75. I like the Night Owl Toddler Hoodie from klt works <3


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  76. I hearted klt works on Etsy!
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  77. Angeew - ANGEE W. Winter Garden Feather Flower Brooch / Hairclip - Mauve - SO pretty!

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  78. forgetmenotfarm -
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/78766008/wristie-cuff

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  79. theadornedarticle - CLEARANCE-Sparkling Petal Pink Marquise Earrings

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  80. elisaann - Purple Flowers IV 10x10 sketch on canvasFrom elisaann


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  81. little bug jewelry - Orange red carnelian earrings with antiqued brass wire and leaf

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  82. freshie & zero - hula earrings

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  83. bits and bobs - Autumn Pin - Eco-Chic With Garnet Ribbon and Glass Beads

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  84. moobeetees - Large Pink Fluffy Teddy

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  85. spa goddess - Flower Power - Feminine Healing Bath -- Organic - Vegan - Natural - Fabulous -- Bathe in Flowers

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  86. thebeadgirl - Handmade Modern Copper Wire Butterfly Pendant Necklace on Sterling Silver cable chain

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  87. alluvial - .Double Petals Unglazed Porcelain Hoop Earrings

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  88. kltworks - .Owl (drawing in thread)- Letterpressed Print

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  89. valerie tyler - Flower Earrings in oxidized sterling and brass - industrial mixed metal

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  90. lily bird studio - .Fancy Party Dress - perfect flower girl dress - gathered top - easy sew - 12 months to 6 years - PDF Tutorial

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  91. I am a blog follower. :)

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  92. This summer, I hope to spend lots of time outdoors having picnics and crafting in my local parks!

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  93. best20 - “PUUKKO” KNIFE HOLDER


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  94. vintage child - secret garden pocket dress

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  95. lucinda's nice things - heart soap

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  96. victoriaruhl - .Petite Wire Wrapped Studs- Oz series- Emerald/ Dark Green Swarovski Crystal Bead and Gold Plated Wire Stud Earrings

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  97. cascade beads - .Purple Power Mushroom Toadstool Kawaii Flower Hair clip

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  98. simple joys paperie - French Farmhouse French Bee Vintage Book Wreath - Shabby Chic Cottage Decor

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  99. bella vita - audrey dress, teal blooms

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  100. zion shore - .Purple Passion African Amethyst Trillion Cut and Teardrop Cluster Lariat

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  101. cherry and violet - Burgundy Verdigris Earrings - Wire Wrapped Chalcedony Briolettes, Brass

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  102. wallwork - Flourish modern cross stitch

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  103. adorned article - .Silver Oak Leaf Necklace, real silver dipped leaf

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  104. I just love White Lace Bridal Clutch in Baby Blue 8-inch L'HERITAGE from angeew!
    It's gorgeous!

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  105. I like the Pale Pink Necklace n Cherry & violet

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  106. I like the White Clutch with Black Feather Flower Fascinator from Angee W.

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  107. I like the sophia dress from lily bird

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  108. I like the Wallflowers modern cross stitch from wall work

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  109. I like the Montmartre series vintage pillow number seven from forget me not farm

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  110. I like the Aqua caribbean glass, amazonite and silver memory wire bracelet from little bug jewelry

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  111. I like the eco photo frame from La Alicia

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  112. I like Yoyoco Design Linen Table Runner from 20 best 20

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  113. I like the black diamond necklace from Valerie Tyler

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  114. I like Silver Necklace Circle 3 Link from Zion Shore

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  115. I like Remember Me at Twilight Hour Valentine on simple joys

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  116. I like the spin necklace on freshie and zero

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  117. I like the sleeveless gigi dress on Bella Vita

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  118. I like the Blue Bracelet Silver, Beaded and Wire Wrapped from studio jewelry

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  119. I like to try Aromatherapy Shower from angel face

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  120. From Unique Artisan - the sterling silver spiral earrings are so pretty.

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  121. alluvial - i love Big Dots Unglazed Ceramic Sterling Stud Earrings

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  122. kltworks - i like Organic Scoop Neck Tee- Owl

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  123. valerie tyler i like mixed metal hoop earrings...

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  124. lily bird studio - Kate's Dress - A-line dress - 2 yoke options - lined bodice - ruffled shoulders - 12 months to 8 years - pdf Pattern and Instructions is my fav

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  125. Evy dress is my fav at the Bella Vita shop.

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  126. zionShore - I like Design Your Own Gemstone Lariat Necklace - Ruby, Onyx, Iolite, Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peach Moonstone

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  127. Angee W. - I like ANGEE W. Passion - Champagne Clutch with Brown netting and Sparkly Rhinestone Feather Brooch - 8-inch.

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  128. From simplejoyspaperie, I like Wedding Decor Romantic Vintage French Book Paper Wreath with Fleur De Lis MTO

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  129. From Cherry and Violet, I like Asymmetrical Infinity Necklace - Sterling Silver, Choker Style

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  130. From wallwork my fav is Blossom mini cross stitch

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  131. From theadornedarticle Mixed Gemstone Sterling Silver Wire Wrapped Bracelet is cute.

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  132. From Elisann I like 14x11 original mixed media sketch of a landscape on canvas - Hay Bales III

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  133. Littlebugjewelry - my fav is Indigo- Iolite and sterling silver stacking ring

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  134. From freshie and zero, I like lucky petal necklace

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  135. From laalicia, i like
    Earrings - Upcycled Paper with Amber Colored Beads

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  136. From Mooboo tees, I like Groovy KNOT BEANIE - Handcrafted Hat - Dark Red Stripe

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  137. From spagoddess I'd love Super-Detox Deep Pore Facial Cleanser with Activated Charcoal

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  138. From 20 best twenty I like Slow Loris
    13 Arrows On Vintage Blue
    $26.00

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  139. From vintage child modern I love The Extra Full
    Skirt

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  140. lucindasnicethings - love Butterick 9597 Vintage Dress Pattern 1961 Uncut Factory Folds Size 12 Bust 32.

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  141. from victoriaruhl, I like Wire Wrapped Signature Stud Earrings- Gold plated wire and Siam/Deep Red Swarovski Crystal Stud Earrings

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  142. Casecadebeads: my fav is Purple Cameo Fairy Princess Vintage Style Hair clip

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  143. forgetmenotfarm: I like Montmartre series vintage pillow number five

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  144. This summer i hope to do lots of reading poolside ;)

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