welcome welcome to the Holiday season!
one of my faves.
wanna know a little secret?
it's time to celebrate!
one of my faves.
wanna know a little secret?
it's time to celebrate!
so let's have a party!as a thanks to all of you fabulous readers out there, i've asked some wonderful handmakers to join me in a MEGA happy-Holidays-of-a-giveaway! {thanks so much for your kind kind generosity, nicies!}
there are FIVE (that's right, 5!)
amazing prize packs up for grabs! each prize pack will have a different funfun winner!
amazing prize packs up for grabs! each prize pack will have a different funfun winner!
here we go:
:: prize pack A ::
valued at over $125!
:: a gorgeous glowing white vintage button necklace | itsastitch
:: a beautiful 2012 weekly planner, with a silver leather cover | myhandboundbooks
:: your CHOICE of one rikrak original style stocking. | rikrak
:: a lovely modern grey quilted play mat with yellow backing | peppermint pinwheels.................
:: prize pack B ::
valued at over $125!
:: fabulous swarovski crystal rivoli bead earrings | sparrow grey
:: an adorable little house ceramic ornament in greys | the little red door
:: a charming bow pendant necklace in white & black | blockpartypress
:: lovely recycled glass pearls & sterling silver chain necklace | alex keller
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:: prize pack C ::
valued at over $125!
:: a lovely classic grey chrysanthemum flower necklace with bow & beads | prairie blossoms
:: a gorgeous skein of thread-plied, textural handspun art yarn in *ice ice baby* colours | storied yarns
:: charming cotton handkerchief embroidered with "we are held together by invisible threads" | stitchasaurus rex
:: charming cotton handkerchief embroidered with "we are held together by invisible threads" | stitchasaurus rex
:: beautiful Swirl silver earrings with white pearls on a grey background | freshieandzero
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:: prize pack D ::
valued at over $125!
:: a delightful premium giclee print, patterned & textured with a heart illustration | papersquid
:: lovely white gold toned snowflake post earrings with a cubic zirconia center | michabella
:: a gorgeous white pearl cluster necklace | skyejuice
:: 2 fabulous tutorial-style how-to patterns (princess party banner & fabric headband) | the sewing loft
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:: prize pack E ::
valued at over $125!
:: Victorian-inspired, fun & fabulous vintage optician's lens pendant necklace | remaker
:: one free month of January blog advertising | the rikrak studio
:: wonderful restored bass string earrings | eye on the sparrow designs
:: a gorgeous 2012 calendar tea towel with a bright & bold mix of brushstrokes! | avril loreti
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1. visit the HAPPY HOLIDAYS MEGA giveaway sponsors' shops.
... come back here and leave ONE COMMENT per shop on what your favourite item is from each one!
= 1 entry per shop.
... come back here and leave ONE COMMENT per shop on what your favourite item is from each one!
= 1 entry per shop.
you can visit as many shops as you like and comment once for each shop.
this giveaway's sponsors are:
2. heart / fave each of the above shops on etsy OR follow/subscribe to each blog / shop site
= 1 entry PER shop or blog.
.3. in the spirit of Handmade Holidays, tell us something YOU'RE handmaking this season (cookies, gifts, cards... can't wait to hear!)
= 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 column. (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 entry5. 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!)
= 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!)
6. follow me on twitter
i'm @therikrakshop
= 1 entry
7. blog about the giveaway and tell me about it 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 its 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 blog follower or subscriber,
old or new, to WIN! thanks!
e) there will be 5 winners of this giveaway chosen from random.org on
monday, december 5th @ 11pm EST. the first # drawn will win prize A. the 2nd # drawn will win prize B. the 3rd # drawn will win prize C. the 4th # drawn will win prize D. the 5th # drawn will win prize E.
f) please be sure to leave me an email where i can reach you if your account doesn't link to one so i can contact all the winners! thanks.
g) thanks so much everyone!
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happy handmade holidays,
from all of us to all of you, nicies!
i follow your blog
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ReplyDeletei am handmaking some "journal in a jar" gifts this holiday season. :)
ReplyDeletei like the christmas stocking in ivory felt from your shop. :)
ReplyDeleteYour rikrak shop is already in my faves on etsy.
ReplyDeleteat peppermint pinwhieels I like the large quilted baby playmat. Looks like fun. :)
ReplyDeletei hearted peppermint pinwheels on etsy.
ReplyDeletei hearted itsastitch on etsy.
ReplyDeletemy favorite item at itsastitch is definitely the elephant necklace!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite thing from Alex Keller is the milky way necklace.
ReplyDeletefrom blockparty press my fave item is the "he loves me, he loves me not" magnet set.
ReplyDeletestitchasauraus rex has a funny shop! I like the "thats what she said" item. lol
ReplyDeletei like the bird magnets from the sewing loft.
ReplyDeletei like this bookmark from skyejuice http://www.etsy.com/listing/75070252/antique-bronze-bookmark-first-love-in
ReplyDeleteat papersquid's shop I really like the Growing Process print. Lovely greens!
ReplyDeleteat remaker I like the pepsi notebook. :)
ReplyDeleteat avrilloretti I like the paint chip items, this set of placemats in particular http://www.etsy.com/listing/80251620/placemats-paint-chip-placemats-set-of-4
ReplyDeleteI like this item from My Handbound Books http://www.etsy.com/listing/83421275/leather-journal-sandy-brown
ReplyDeleteat little red door i love this little house! http://www.etsy.com/listing/85378121/miniature-rainbow-hearts-house-red-white
ReplyDeleteI love the tag set in romantic hues from papersquid!
ReplyDeleteI added papersquid to my favorites.
ReplyDeleteThis season I'm trying my hand at blown glass ornaments through a local gift shop in my town.
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ReplyDeleteI've tweeted about the giveaway. http://bit.ly/uO2KEd
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ReplyDeleteDid a Facebook update on the page for my shop: http://www.facebook.com/sparrowgrey
ReplyDeletemy fav item from the little red door: http://www.etsy.com/listing/85606697/miniature-house-hearts-lime-green-red
ReplyDeletemy fav item from myhandboundbooks: http://www.etsy.com/listing/75288428/leather-journal-faded-red
ReplyDeletemy fav item from avril loreti: http://www.etsy.com/listing/56373384/smooches-handkerchief
ReplyDeletemy fav item from remaker: http://www.etsy.com/listing/40232413/make-a-list-upcycled-refrigerator-plain
ReplyDeletemy fav item from eye on the sparrow designs: http://www.etsy.com/listing/73518596/restored-guitar-string-gold-slim
ReplyDeletemy fav item from papersquid: http://www.etsy.com/listing/24045067/thank-you-card-flower-design-original
ReplyDeletemy fav item from michabella: http://www.etsy.com/listing/82731704/holiday-necklace-ruby-red-czech-glass
ReplyDeletemy fav item at skyejuice:
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my fav item from the sewing loft: http://www.etsy.com/listing/51714176/coin-purse-sweet-child
ReplyDeletemy fav item from prairie blossoms: http://www.etsy.com/listing/69190530/ivory-flower-necklace-chrysanthemum
ReplyDeletemy fav item from storied yarns : http://www.etsy.com/listing/85635431/superwash-merino-wool-combed-toproving
ReplyDeletemy fav item from stitchausaurus rex:
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my fav item from freshieandzero:
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my fav item from sparrow grey: http://www.etsy.com/listing/84091711/gold-leaf-earrings-woodland-nature
ReplyDeletemy fav item at blockpartypress: http://www.etsy.com/listing/80889771/20-off-sale-use-code-earlybird2011
ReplyDeletemy fav item at alex keller: http://www.etsy.com/listing/49595269/eileen-necklace-mid-century-modern
ReplyDeletemy fav item at itsastich: http://www.etsy.com/listing/83253156/antique-brass-button-earrings-long
ReplyDeletemy fav item at peppermint pinwheels:
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my fav item from your shop: http://www.etsy.com/listing/57119690/advent-calendar-made-of-eco-friendly
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ReplyDeleteI'm handmaking cookies:)
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I hearted the little red door on etsy.
ReplyDeleteI hearted myhandboundbooks on etsy.
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ReplyDeleteI hearted remaker on etsy.
ReplyDeleteI hearted eye on the sparrow designs on etsy.
ReplyDeleteI hearted papersquid on etsy.
ReplyDeleteI hearted michabella on etsy.
ReplyDeleteI hearted skyjuice on etsy.
ReplyDeleteI hearted the sewing loft on etsy.
ReplyDeleteI hearted prairie blossoms on etsy.
ReplyDeleteI hearted storied yarns on etsy.
ReplyDeleteI hearted on etsy stitchasaurus rex.
ReplyDeleteI liked freshieandzero on FB.
ReplyDeleteI hearted sparrow grey on etsy
ReplyDeleteI hearted blockpartypress on etsy
ReplyDeleteI hearted alex keller on etsy
ReplyDeleteI hearted itsastitch on etsy.
ReplyDeleteI hearted peppermint pinwheels on etsy
ReplyDeleteI hearted your shop, rikrak on etsy :)
ReplyDeleteI love the wee houses from little red door:
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The Analog blog is already in my favorites but this is a great piece by MyHandboundBooks:
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Avril Loretti's shop is full of great stuff like this:
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Love the retro ornament on your stocking!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.etsy.com/listing/61544867/christmas-stocking-in-mustard-citrine
This print by papersquid is super nifty http://www.etsy.com/listing/52295942/art-collage-print-no1-85-x-11-inches
ReplyDeletethis michabella necklace is lovely http://www.etsy.com/listing/83298839/agate-necklace-ocean-green-gunmetal
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prairie blossoms' envelop:
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this is amazing from stitchasaurus rex:
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simple sparrowgray beauty http://www.etsy.com/listing/82101525/tiny-silver-disc-necklace-bright-silver
ReplyDeletejust added blockparty to my favorites http://www.etsy.com/listing/52813911/20-off-sale-use-code-earlybird2011-out
ReplyDeletealexkeller:
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itsastitch anatomical heart:
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peppermint pinwheels quilt:
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I visited the little red door and loved the Miniature House - Blue Green Pink White Stripes. So cute! :)
ReplyDeleteI favorited the little red door on Etsy.
ReplyDelete- Modern Buttercup on Etsy
I visited myhandboundbooks and liked the 2012 Leather Planner (it's grey). It would definitely help me be more organized!
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Avril loreti's shop was lovely! I loved the whimsical items- especially the Paint Chip Placemats, they would look great on my table! :)
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I admired the Think Again Notebook- Honey-Comb. What a great way to reuse old cereal boxes!
ReplyDeleteFavorited remaker's shop on Etsy!
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Visited eye on the sparrow designs and like the SLIM Restored Silver Guitar String Bracelet. A clever way to use old guitar strings... :)
ReplyDeleteI loved, loved, loved papersquid's shop! Very whimsical! I especially loved the Ocean Clouds print, the colors and drawing were beautiful.
ReplyDeleteFavorited the papersquid on Etsy.
ReplyDelete- modernbuttercup on Etsy
Visited michabella on Etsy and I liked the Apatite Gemstone Necklace, very chic!
ReplyDeleteFavorited michabella on Etsy.
ReplyDeleteI follow you through GFC.
ReplyDeleteFrom the little red door I like the made to order Merry Christmas village.
ReplyDeleteFrom My Handbound Books I like the leahter journal, teastained pages.
ReplyDeleteFrom Avril Loreti I like the Dozen Donuts Tea Towel.
ReplyDeleteFrom remaker I like the Through the Looking Glass Vintage Lens.
ReplyDeleteFrom remaker I like the Through the Looking Glass Vintage Lens.
ReplyDeleteFrom Eye on the Sparrow I like the Restored Guitar String Gold Slim Bracelet.
ReplyDeleteFrom papersquid I like the I Will Get It Done Soon notepads.
ReplyDeleteFrom Michabella I like the Reindeer Charm necklace.
ReplyDeleteFrom Skyejuice I like the Diamond Shaped Vintage Art Pendant Necklace-Mountain Goats.
ReplyDeleteFrom the sewing loft I like the toddler backpacks.
ReplyDeleteFrom prairie blossoms I like the Gray Crystal earrings.
ReplyDeleteFrom storied yarns I like the Learn to Spin Gift Bundle.
ReplyDeleteFrom stitchasaurous rex I like Fearless.
ReplyDeleteFrom freshie and zero I like the Grace necklace.
ReplyDeleteFrom sparrow grey I like the little tree necklace.
ReplyDeleteFrom alex keller I like the Tropics bracelet.
ReplyDeleteFrom it's a stitch I like the Branch with Bird necklace.
ReplyDeleteFrom Peppermint Pinwheels I like the Large Quilted Baby Play Mat.
ReplyDeleteI like everything about the rikrak studio blog!
ReplyDeleteFrom rikrak I like the advent calendar.
ReplyDeleteI ahh-dore the 2012 sunny yellow planner from 'myhandboundbooks'
ReplyDeleteI favourited 'myhandboundbooks' etsy shop
ReplyDeleteI'll be making, decorating Christmas cookies only to devour them.
ReplyDeleteI'm a fan of the yellow flower playmat from 'peppermintpinwheels' - love the colour combo
ReplyDelete'peppermintpinwheels' is officially an etsy favourite.
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh I simply adore the "i love you like campfires & crickets" doily from 'StitchasaurusRex'... such a cute saying.
ReplyDeleteI like Miniature House - Hearts Lime Green Red White from the Little Red Door.
ReplyDeleteLove the Ceramic christmas tree ornaments from thelittlereddoor!
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liked thelittlereddoor on etsy
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love the leather bound journals with tea stained pages from myhandboundbooks!
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favorited myhandboundbooks on etsy
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love avril loreti's spin wheel tea towel!
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favorited avril loreti on etsy
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love the re-maker's typewriter key earrings
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favorited the remaker on etsy
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love eye on the sparrow design's shooter bass string earrings!
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favorited eye on the sparrow designs on etsy
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love papersquid's "light as a feather"
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favorited papersquid!
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love michabella's gemstone earrings!
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favorited michabella on etsy
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love skyejuice's pisces zodiac necklace! (im a pisces (:)
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favorited skyejuice on etsy!
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love prairie blossom's red crystal earrings!
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favorited prairie blossom's etsy
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love the president snow worsted yarn on storied yarns!
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favorited storied yarns on etsy
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love the vintage quilt block pillow on stitchasaurus rex
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favorited stitchasaurus on etsy!
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following freshie and zero on gfc!
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favorited sparrow gray!
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love the leaf branch necklace on sparrow gray!
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love block party press' tropical leaf necklace
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favorited block party press on etsy
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liked alex keller on etsy!
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love the pearlized earrings on alex keller!
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love the elephant love necklace on it's a stitch!
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favorited its a stitch
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favorited peppermint pinwheels
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love the rabbits and squirrel quilt! (peppermint pinwheels)
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i follow your blog!
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favorited your shop
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love the eco stocking from your shop!
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im knitting a cable scarf for my friend this season!
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at your shop, I like Christmas stocking in gray / grey , gold or white eco friendly felt.
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I'm a follower.
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Tweeted.
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my favorite is the http://www.etsy.com/listing/80701962/made-to-order-merry-christmas-village
ReplyDeletemy favorite is the http://www.etsy.com/listing/71822767/gray-flower-necklace-chrysanthemum
ReplyDeleteI love the http://www.etsy.com/listing/82104219/swarovski-crystal-rivoli-earrings-great
ReplyDeletefrom the the little red door i love Miniature Hearts House - Red Black White - little clay house
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from myhandboundbooks i love the Small Hardcover Journal with mixed papers
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from avril loreti i love the Mustache Handkerchief - Sailor Light Blue Plaid
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from remaker i love the Mini Copper Book Pendant
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from eye on the sparrow designs i love the Bronze Restored Guitar String Bracelet - Jason Elmore
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from papersquid i love the Pink Patterned Dot Design Card
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from michabella i love the Reindeer Charm Necklace, Garnet, Sterling Silver, Christmas, Rudolph
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from skyejuice i love the Pisces Zodiac Astrology Pendant Necklace, Light Blue Lace Hand Drawn Art Original Painting <3
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from the sewing loft i love the Alien Softie- Tye Dye Pink Monster
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from prairie blossoms i love the Red Bracelet, Charm Bracelet, Gunmetal, Handmade Holiday Jewelry
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from storied yarns i love the Burgundy Beauty - Handspun 2ply Yarn 155 yards
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from stitchasaurus rex i love the Bailey... Jersey Cloche Hat
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from freshieandzero i love the spin necklace
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from sparrow grey i love the Leaf Branch Necklace with Chalcedony Briolette - simple everyday jewelry
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from blockpartypress i love the Bump on a Log Cufflinks
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from alex keller i love the feather pearl heart charm necklace
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from itsastitch i love the Bicycle Clock Necklace
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from peppermint pinwheels i love the Owl Corduroy Baby Blanket with Plush Orange Back
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from rikrak i love the rikrak Christmas stocking in eco felt in golden mustard with grey
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i follow your blog as Nadox
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i follow you on twitter as @thegirlnada
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GFC follower (Dovile)
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GFC follower (Dovile) of Freshie & Zero blog
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This season, I'm knitting scarves and socks as Christmas gifts for everyone in my family.
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hearted the little red door shop (Etsy name - dova113)
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hearted myhandboundbooks shop (Etsy name - dova113)
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hearted avril loreti shop (Etsy name - dova113)
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hearted remaker shop (Etsy name - dova113)
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hearted eye on the sparrow designs shop (Etsy name - dova113)
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hearted papersquid shop (Etsy name - dova113)
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hearted michabella shop (Etsy name - dova113)
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hearted skyejuice shop (Etsy name - dova113)
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hearted the sewing loft shop (Etsy name - dova113)
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