Sunday, June 14, 2009

4th of July Giveaway!

Kaaren's_4th_of_July_button_sml

♥GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED♥

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Even though the 4th of July is an American Celebration of Independence, I would like to invite everyone from around the world is to join in.  I’ll explain more as you read on.

If you’d like to play, here’s what to do.

1. Leave a comment on this post and your name will be entered once.

2. If you do a blog post about my giveaway and post the giveaway button on your blog with a link back to my blog, then you’ll get five additional entries.  For those of you who post about giveaways in your sidebar, that’s fine too.  Please make sure you tell me that you’ve done this so I can award you with the bonus entries.

DSCN0588There will be 4 separate drawings, one for each item shown above.  They are all original designs and were either hand made or painted by me.  As you can see, two are American themed and two are not.

DSCN0576#1 is an Americana-themed, 8” x 4” papier mache box.  I designed it to be used as a sewing box with the top as a pincushion but may be used in other ways as well.

DSCN0579  DSCN0580#2 is an Americana-themed needlecase.  When closed, it measures 4” x 6” and the pincushion is detachable.

DSCN0595#3 is a 12” x 12” throw pillow.  The main design features wool elements appliquéd to a cotton background.

DSCN0587 #4 is an original hand painted design that appeared in my first decorative painting book, Kaaren’s Sentimental Favorites.  It is painted on a wooden reproduction antique utensil box measuring 10 1/2” x 5” x 2”.

When you post your comments, please indicate which item you’d like to win and your name will be entered with that item.  To give everyone a fair chance, please enter your name only once and for one item only.  For those of you who complete #2 above, I will personally enter your five additional entries under the item you originally selected.   Also, if you are a no-reply blogger, please leave an email address where you may be contacted in the event that you are one of the winners.

The drawing will take place on Friday, July 3rd and I will ship internationally.

Now let’s have some fun!

Kaaren 

P.S.  A special thank you to Robyn for making the button for me.

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163 comments:

  1. Stina BlomgrenJune 14, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    Oh my gosh Kaaren...what a lovely giveaway!!! Ahhh you do the most fantastic things.... I love every thing.. So please please enter me in this.. I will add your little button to my sidebar.. and hope its ok.. If not I make an blogentry.. but adding to the sidebar.. keeps the button for the giveaway always on top!!! :o))))
    And as a non America girl.. I go for #4 ...ahhh some painting you´ve done on this one!!!

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  2. DarleneJune 14, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    Oh my goodness, Kaaren - this is so sweet! You are so incredibly talented - did I mention that I'm coming to see you so I can sit with you and glean all I can from you.

    I would love to win any of the treasures but I'm very taken with #1 & #2.

    I will either do a blog entry or post your button my sidebar (not sure how to do that)

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  3. LurlineJune 14, 2009 at 11:38 AM

    How wonderful, Kaaren - maybe I will post Tuesday or Wednesday our time and will tell the world about your wonderful Giveaway! Great goodies, but of course it's the repro untensil box for me - love it!
    Hugs - lurline♥

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  4. MartinaJune 14, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    These are so lovely. Looks so cute. Thanks for the chance to win. It's difficult to choose but I would like to win your utensilbox.

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  5. ferneJune 14, 2009 at 12:03 PM

    What a nice giveaway! I would be honored to be entered.

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  6. ChristineJune 14, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    I linked to your site thru Log Cabin Quilter...LOVE your pincushion!!!! You do beautiful work. Wonderful giveaway!
    Christine

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  7. Mary on Lake PulaskiJune 14, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    Hi Kaaren, I would love to enter my name in a drawing for item number four, the hand painted box. I love the design and colors.

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  8. Linda - Behind My Red DoorJune 14, 2009 at 12:44 PM

    What a wonderful and generous giveaway Kaaren!! Every one is a keepsake!! Because I am fortunate to already own one of your treasures, I am not going to enter, but I will mention it in my next regular post to get the word out if that is OK with you. More gals should get to see your artist works!!

    hugs, Linda

    PS my word verification is floss - how amazing it that??!!!

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  9. Rebecca PJune 14, 2009 at 12:48 PM

    Wow Kaaren, how sweet of you to have a giveaway. Your work is so beautiful. I would love to be in your drawing for the pillow. I will grab your button for my sidebar.
    Thank you for the chance.
    Rebecca P

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  10. JocelynJune 14, 2009 at 1:30 PM

    Kaaren, you are such a sweet and generous lady. Love your giveaway. You do such beautiful work :-)

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  11. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsJune 14, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    Oh my goodness, how fun, thank you for the chance and I will put your button on my side-bar right now!!

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  12. AnonymousJune 14, 2009 at 2:57 PM

    I just happen to have a few minutes on computer (still at mom's in CA) I'm lucky to check on you! I love that painted little box!!! Oh yes I do! I'll have to post to my blog though later next week when I return home unless I get more time to be on the computer here. (I'm tying up the phone!!) Hugs!!

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  13. Lauralee @ The Eclectic StitcherJune 14, 2009 at 4:00 PM

    Kaaren, I would love to be entered ~ I adore the pillow (#3) and would just die if I won it ;o)

    Lauralee >^.^<
    spencefamily@windstream.net

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  14. Truffle queenJune 14, 2009 at 6:53 PM

    Hi Kaaren! Heavens what a generous giveaway! I'd love to win the needlecase! I'm working on a Grandmother's Garden (thanks to friend Jane (aka Jane's Fabrics) for all the pre-cut hexagons! Lots of needles! Have a Very Happy 4th of July!

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  15. SaraJune 14, 2009 at 7:14 PM

    that is an awesome giveaway! I love all your little treats, but my favorite is the last one! I love that little box and already have lots of uses in mind!

    I will post about your giveaway probably tuesday!

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  16. dotti whiteJune 14, 2009 at 7:16 PM

    Kaaren...I have noticed your face with comments on other blogs but not until now have I actually visited your blog. I love your work. The americana box is my favorite. If I can figure out how, I will post about your giveaway on my blog. Have a wonderful weekend!

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  17. LindaJune 14, 2009 at 7:17 PM

    Kaaren,What a lovely idea. How do we ever pick? They are all so neat. Please enter my name on any of the items, you pick. I will blog about your giveaway on my post.

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  18. Sue CahillJune 14, 2009 at 7:28 PM

    Such beauties...so hard to pick!
    Please enter me for #1!!

    Thanks for the chance.

    Sue Cahill (sbonetsue at yahoo dot com)

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  19. LindaJune 14, 2009 at 7:32 PM

    Kaaren I was so excited I meant to say that I will post this on my blog. Whoops!!

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  20. DebJune 14, 2009 at 8:32 PM

    I just found your blog today through someone elses and I'm glad you did. I'd love to be entered into your giveaway!

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  21. SusannahJune 14, 2009 at 10:18 PM

    Hello Kaaren...My goodness sakes alive!!!!! How on earth can I choose? Everything you do is beautiful. Each item is gorgeous but I must say it is # 2 for me. You know what I think of your needlecases! Thank you for thinking of all of us out here.

    Friends,
    Susannah

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  22. Cat Nap Inn PrimitivesJune 14, 2009 at 10:19 PM

    oh you are most talented..please enter me in your contest and I will be sure to add you to my side bar..:)
    Gina :)

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  23. Cat Nap Inn PrimitivesJune 14, 2009 at 10:22 PM

    sorry I forgot to tell you which Item I would love to have..(want them all) but I love number 4...>)

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  24. Rugs and PugsJune 14, 2009 at 10:52 PM

    Kaaren ~
    What wonderful things.
    Please enter me for #3.
    Thanks for such sweet offerings.
    Lauren

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  25. MarissaJune 14, 2009 at 11:03 PM

    What beautiful things you make!!! I linked to your site from Behind My Red Door and adore the needle case you made for Linda, so please enter me for #2.
    Hugs, Marissa

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  26. RGJune 14, 2009 at 11:08 PM

    Wooohoo, look at you go girl!!
    You truly do the most beautiful work... everything is so lovely.
    I'd love to be entered too please, under #4.
    Thankyou and have fun!!
    hugs
    Robyn xx

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  27. GerryARTJune 14, 2009 at 11:34 PM

    Kaaren, I'd love to be able to put your antique utensil box on my chair-side table to hold all my odds-and-ends of sewing, knitting and crocheting misc.
    I'm linking your blog from my blog and have published your button also.

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  28. Lee Hill PrimitivesJune 14, 2009 at 11:40 PM

    This is a lovely giveaway. please, enter my name on it. I am a follower of your blog.

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  29. MargaretJune 14, 2009 at 11:47 PM

    Wow! I'd love to win the utensil box. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  30. DocSlyJune 15, 2009 at 12:23 AM

    Kaaren, You are truly a gifted artist. The pieces are lovely and it would be an honor to win any of them. I will post your button on my blog and I would an American girl, #1 would be so nice. Thank you for sharing your talents. Sylvia

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  31. JennyJune 15, 2009 at 1:11 AM

    Amazing and I am so excited to enter! Thank you for doing this,,,You are very talented! I love 1,2,& 3!!

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  32. cockermomJune 15, 2009 at 2:38 AM

    Great Ideas! I so love RED, WHITE and Blue, guess I'm just a patriotic old girl...lol
    You do great work.

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  33. cockermomJune 15, 2009 at 2:40 AM

    Great ideas! I really love Red, White and Blue. I guess I am just a patriotic old girl...lol
    You do very nice work.

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  34. SewCalGalJune 15, 2009 at 2:51 AM

    So very nice of you to have a 4th of July give-away. I love them all, but I think #3 and #4 are my favorites.

    Who ever wins, I'm sure they will enjoy it. I know I would. Again, it is so nice of you to do this.

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  35. SherriJune 15, 2009 at 2:56 AM

    What great giveaway presents! I love them all...but the painted box/pincushion would have to be my number one choice if I won!

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  36. Puddles of GraceJune 15, 2009 at 3:06 AM

    Wow Kaaren! You have got an awesome giveaway!!! I have already posted a note and a sidebar button on my blog... I really like #3... a beautiful pillow!!!
    Charlene

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  37. JanetJune 15, 2009 at 3:46 AM

    I don't know if I have a chance at this fantastic giveaway, that Stina is a pretty lucky lady! I would love to have a chance to win the painted box, its just so special. Thanks a lot Kaaren, I've already posted about it.

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  38. SearchfamiliesJune 15, 2009 at 5:06 AM

    What a great Give-away i would love to be entered for the pincushion.
    I have become a follower & i have also put a link on my blog at

    http://craftlady-searchfamilies.blogspot.com/

    so others can find you I will say thanks to Robyn who's link got me here thanks again for doing this give-away & good luck to all
    Hugs Janice

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  39. BetsyJune 15, 2009 at 6:53 AM

    Karen what a lovely giveaway. The needlecase I would tag along proudly.

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  40. AnonymousJune 15, 2009 at 7:00 AM

    Hello Kaaren, love to be in the draw for #4.....will place your button on my sidebar.....Warm Regards Lyn

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  41. Abby and StephanieJune 15, 2009 at 8:12 AM

    Your work is lovely and your painting is just gorgeous. I enlarged all of the photos. :o) Well if I have to choose just one I'll say the sewing box/pincushion. :o)

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  42. dream quilt createJune 15, 2009 at 8:27 AM

    I love those giveaways! It is a hard choice to pick just one.....I think the Americana themed needle case is the one I would chose. I love your handpained reproduction box. You are very talented. I am a fellow Canadian. I went to Ryerson years ago in Toronto.

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  43. Miss JeanJune 15, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    you are so very talented. this is a lovely giveaway. I would be honored to win any of your gifts.

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  44. Patti L.June 15, 2009 at 9:16 AM

    Kaaren your work is beautiful! Love the new sewing box and will definately give that a try. I would love instructions on your needle case. Thanks so much for showing us all you do and spark our own creativity! Patti L.

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  45. Patti L.June 15, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    Oops Kaaren, I forgot to give you my choice and e-mail addy. I would like to be entered for the painted tool case. I don't paint and that is beautiful My addy is plautumn@yahoo.com.. Thanks so much, Patti

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  46. free indeedJune 15, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    I hate having to pick one prize over another, they are all so nice. Think I'll try for the needle case. I don't have one of those yet...might help me keep track of all my 'wandering' needles!

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  47. antique quilterJune 15, 2009 at 10:31 AM

    amazing work, I love the painted utensil box but I love things that are patriotic, so my choice is either 1 or 2.
    I love them both.
    thanks for the opportunity to win one of your treasures.
    Kathie

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  48. woolwomanJune 15, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    Kaaren - what wonderful things you are offering in your giveaway - I would love to have any one of them - I'm not sure I will be able to accomplish the link on my blog and so forth so you better just put in for 1 chance on one of the patriotic items. Thank you kindly Melody

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  49. JulieJune 15, 2009 at 1:12 PM

    How nice--I would like to win them all, but I will choose #2!! thanks--julie

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  50. DoloresJune 15, 2009 at 2:06 PM

    All the items are very nice but I especially think the pillow is very cute.

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  51. Robin CJune 15, 2009 at 2:37 PM

    Wow, what a lovely giveaway. All the gifts are wonderful but #4 calls my name.

    Please add me to the drawing. I'll will post about your giveaway on my blog but for the life of me I don't know how to put it on a sidebar. I will just post about it with a link.

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  52. GayleJune 15, 2009 at 2:40 PM

    I'm a wool addict and a rug hooker, so that pillow has really caught my attention! What a great group of goodies you've collected for your giveaway!

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  53. marnieJune 15, 2009 at 3:21 PM

    I have recently come to visit as I heard about you thru Linda at Behind My Red Door.
    I would love to be entered into this generous giveaway.
    You do beautiful work!
    I don't have a blog but my addy is
    Marnie Clark
    clarkdsr@aol.com
    Thanks!

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  54. AnonymousJune 15, 2009 at 3:23 PM

    How lovely! How kind of you to share your art. Please enter me in the drawing, all are beautiful pieces, but I esp. love the pillow and box.

    blessedcountrygirl@gmail.com

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  55. edieJune 15, 2009 at 3:44 PM

    Kaaren, your work is just beyond compare. Any of the four items would be a treasure, but especially one of your needlecases. Edie

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  56. ValentinaJune 15, 2009 at 4:02 PM

    Thanks for the chance to win! You are so generous.
    and I so admire your work. Wow, you are Talented!
    Valentina from Cyprus

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  57. CandaceJune 15, 2009 at 4:25 PM

    What a great giveaway, Kaaren! Please don't enter me as I've already won a wonderful item from you (Oh how I love it, too!)! Good luck to everyone who enters!
    Cheers!

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  58. hurshmanJune 15, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    I am new to your blog. I found out about it on Behind My Red Door.Linda is such a sweatheart!!! Please enter me in your giveaway...you have such lovely things. Thank you! Brenda

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  59. HeidiJune 15, 2009 at 5:30 PM

    Wonderful items Kaaren! I would love to enter your giveaway partly because if I win one of the patriotic items, I would request it be a surprise sent to my mother who loves anything patriotic. I was so pleased to see your comment on my new blog. Thanks for stopping by!

    Hugs ~
    Heidi

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  60. MicheleJune 15, 2009 at 7:01 PM

    I would be honored to display #4 in my home!
    ~.~
    mrwhitney@verizon.net

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  61. KarenJune 15, 2009 at 7:03 PM

    Hi Kaaren...you've got some mighty fine give-away-goodies there;) The 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays;) I love your holiday themed items, but think I will jump into #4...I used to teach tole painting, but haven't done any for awhile...your's is beautiful;)

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  62. Carrie P.June 15, 2009 at 7:12 PM

    Kaaren, what a fabulous giveaway. I would to have them all but my favorite is the antique box. I would love to have one of your original works of art if I win.

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  63. jemscout425June 15, 2009 at 7:18 PM

    i love the utensil box.
    pksanddancer(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  64. MOMFOREVERANDEVERJune 15, 2009 at 7:33 PM

    how talented you are- I would love to hang over your shoulder and learn but then again I would be there a long time. The utensil box and the pincushion are my favorites

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  65. Sandra K321June 15, 2009 at 8:34 PM

    These are all so beautiful. I always admire people who are so artistic; the only thing I can draw are stick figures! Please enter me in the drawing for #4; I love the design on the box.

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  66. kathy55439June 15, 2009 at 11:01 PM

    All very nice i would like to enter in contest 4..... I love little boxes

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  67. Maggey and JimJune 15, 2009 at 11:54 PM

    Oh, I do love the patriotic and the needle case is divine. I have my birthday one week after the 4th. I have found so many wonderful bloggers through Irish Muses.
    Have a wonderful giveaway
    Maggey

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  68. MickiJune 16, 2009 at 4:32 AM

    What a fabulous giveaway! Any of those items would remind me of America! How lovely! I would like any of the wonderful treasures that you showed!
    Micki

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  69. BelindaJune 16, 2009 at 7:55 AM

    I would love to win the throw pillow.
    Thanks - Belinda
    1bmore @ gmail . com

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  70. UnknownJune 16, 2009 at 10:27 AM

    What great and beautiful items! I would love to entered in your drawing for #2 the needlecase! :)

    I will also put your giveaway on my side bar.

    Thanks for this opportunity!

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  71. MaMaJune 16, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    All your items are so lovely...please enter me for the Americana-themed, 8” x 4” papier mache box. I don't blog, but I am a follower. Thanks for hosting.
    Lisa
    mistyfuji (at) yahoo(d0t) com

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  72. DoinaJune 16, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    I like the things you have made and show on your blog! Wonderful giveaway!

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  73. KarenJune 16, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    Wow! What wonderful giveaways! Darlene from A Quilting Daze alerted me.

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  74. SallyJune 16, 2009 at 12:01 PM

    Oh, my, Kaaren! What a fantastic giveaway! Thanks so much for doing this. I came here from Darlene's blog - Quilting Daze - I'm American and July 4th is one of my favorite holidays but I really think I'd go for #4...it's delilghtful! Of course, all of your items are delightful. Thanks again for doing this, and PICK ME!!!

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  75. AnonymousJune 16, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    I thought it was past date to enter for the drawing, i would love the painted box, but all the items are gorgeous!

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  76. RuthJune 16, 2009 at 2:19 PM

    What special gifts!!! I would love the little needle case! Please add me to the drawing.

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  77. martha garrettJune 16, 2009 at 2:46 PM

    Hi:
    Oh!! this is wonderful, I looove your gifts, what a talent, please enter me, very hard to win, but one never knows.

    kate's green salvage

    thank you so much

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  78. SharonJune 16, 2009 at 4:09 PM

    Kaaren
    I just happened to find you from Behind Red Door and I am so glad that I did.
    I would love to be entered in your contest. I would love to have #3
    Thanks
    It I can figure it out I'll put your button of my blog.
    God Bless

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  79. Diane HJune 16, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    Hi Kaaren. As always all your work is beautiful but it would be a pleasure to display the pillow in my sewing room. Thanks for putting my name in the hat.
    laura84watt@gmail.com

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  80. Nanette MerrillJune 16, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    Super cute giveaway. Good for you. Darlene sent me. But I'd have been here anyway!

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  81. Carrie P.June 16, 2009 at 5:52 PM

    Hey Kaaren,
    Just wanted to letyou know that I just did a blog post about your giveaway. Yippee!! I get five more tries to win the box. LOL

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  82. UnknownJune 16, 2009 at 7:28 PM

    Hi Kaaren,

    Wow! Your items are beautiful! Would you please enter me in your giveaway for #1.

    Thank you so much.

    Hugs,
    Kathy

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  83. PattyJune 16, 2009 at 7:38 PM

    I love the painted box!!

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  84. Love to AppliqueJune 16, 2009 at 8:59 PM

    I would love to be entered in the draw, what a wonderful giveaway. I love # 4 it is beautiful, you paint so well. Hugs Debbie

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  85. Love to AppliqueJune 16, 2009 at 9:09 PM

    I forgot to tell yuo I posted on my blog. Hugs, Debbie

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  86. JoannaJune 16, 2009 at 10:14 PM

    Oh dear what an awfully hard decision! I am in love with both 3 and 4! You decide for me :) I found your blog from CarrieP. You are one talented woman, that's for sure!

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  87. libertythreadsJune 16, 2009 at 11:04 PM

    What great giveaway gifts! Love the red/white/blue and patriotic theme.
    libertythreads@charter.net

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  88. UnknownJune 17, 2009 at 12:03 AM

    please enter me for the wonderful giveaway!

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  89. WendyJune 17, 2009 at 12:54 AM

    What a wonderful giveaway, you have some really lovely things. Please put my name in the hat.

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  90. Renee GJune 17, 2009 at 1:57 AM

    This is lovely. I would love to win the throw pillow.

    rsgrandinetti@yahoo.com

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  91. crmaninaJune 17, 2009 at 4:05 AM

    Kaaren, what wonderful prizes for your give away!! Please enter me for the Needle Keeper. I followed a link from Carrie P at APassionForAppliqueBlogspot

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  92. M and M plus 3June 17, 2009 at 6:49 AM

    Kaaren, your giveaway is so awesome. I would love to give #4 a new home here.

    I'm enjoying looking around your blog, I'm so glad I found it from Carrie's blog.

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  93. JennyJune 17, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    I would love any of these items, you are so talented.

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  94. BonnieJune 17, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    Kaaren, I love all of the items and would be honored to receive any one of them.

    I will add your button with a note about you to my blog!

    Gosh I hope I win!

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  95. PatJune 17, 2009 at 10:21 AM

    OMGoodness Kaaren, what a beautiful giveaway. Anything made by you would be a treasure. Good luck everyone.

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  96. grandmarocktonJune 17, 2009 at 12:06 PM

    yes! would love a pincushion actually any of the items would be wonderful

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  97. D QJune 17, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    What beautiful work! I would love the papier mache sewing box.

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  98. House of MouseJune 17, 2009 at 1:54 PM

    What lovely items you are giving away. I would love to win prize number 1 or 3.

    I will post this on my blog.

    Thanks,

    Anett

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  99. SandyQuiltsJune 17, 2009 at 2:00 PM

    How nice and thank you. My choice would be the needlecase.

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  100. MaxineJune 17, 2009 at 2:26 PM

    All of the items are precious. I'll take the pin cushion, thanks.

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  101. Calamity Jane's Cottage, BonnieJune 17, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    Hi Kaaren, your work is so great, such hard decisions. I would go with #2, a girl can never have enough needlecases and I love the American theme.
    I put your giveaway on my sidebar and thanks for having this.
    Keep Stitchen'
    Bonnie

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  102. quilting1954June 17, 2009 at 9:24 PM

    Hi, I read your blog whenever time allows me, I have it saved in my favorites. Please enter me in your draw. Sue

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  103. Sandi Linn AndersenJune 17, 2009 at 11:40 PM

    I was so lucky to receive the lovely items you sent me in the pincushion swap so perhaps I should let others have a chance to win......but, I love every item you are offering up to lucky winners, so please enter me in the drawing. And when I post about the pincushion swap I'll add your button and mention your giveaway. Thanks for such a lovely swap package and for this great giveaway!

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  104. Lady of the ClothJune 18, 2009 at 1:26 AM

    i just love that little utensil box, I'd love to be in the drawing. I haven's figured out how to do a link back on my blog yet so can't put one there, but if anyone takes pity on me and helps me out, I will do it in a flash. Happy 4th to you too, even if I don't win.
    You do beautiful work.

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  105. AnonymousJune 18, 2009 at 6:10 AM

    Hi Kaaren, four beautiful things and I love them all. I think I'd like to be in the draw for the needle case. And your spring gardens are delicious! It must be a real treat for the senses to stroll through the loveliness of spring flowers.
    thanks Cheryl

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  106. ineJune 18, 2009 at 6:56 AM

    Wow, Kaaren - what a great idea - and the best giveawy I ever saw!

    I definitely stand in line and hope for good luck!
    And (:hint: :hint: :hint: :hint: )
    for me as somebody who could see life in the USA and meet sooo many great and nice people in the States one of the patriotic giveaways would mean the most. So please put me definitely in the drawing for those, if possible.
    I'll try to put you on my website, too, but since I've never really done that before, I have to mess about it a little first.

    But why do you as a Canadian (I loved your siggy by the way) give away Americana?

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  107. DianeJune 18, 2009 at 8:07 AM

    Kaaren I love reading your blog and seeing all your wonderful projects. I love Americana and red/white/blue. Thanks for the opportunity to win some of your works.

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  108. KarenJune 18, 2009 at 8:20 AM

    WOW - such beautiful things your giving away and it's hard to pick just one - but I'm thinking I would love the needle keeper - it's something I would use all the time and would be perfect for my decorating - hey I could leave it out all the time and not feel bad, lol. Thank you for throwing my name in the hat :).

    Karen

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  109. StaceyJune 18, 2009 at 9:45 AM

    What a wonderful giveaway! I'm adding this to my sidebar as well :)

    Have a great day! ~Stacey

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  110. Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra StitcheriesJune 18, 2009 at 10:27 AM

    Hi Kaaren...what a lovely giveaway!!! Even though I'm from the Land Down Under how about No 1...seeing it's for 4th July. Thank you for the opportunity♥x

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  111. A Joyful ChaosJune 18, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    I would love to win #4
    I will post your button to my sidebar today.

    ajoyfulnoise@live.com

    I am also having a giveaway.

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  112. UnknownJune 18, 2009 at 5:20 PM

    Kaaren this is just a wonderful way to celebrate our day of independence!!! Your gifts are delicious and I have posted to my blog with a pic and link to your blog...Good luck to everyone and thanks Kaaren for sharing your tallant with us..

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  113. UnknownJune 18, 2009 at 5:23 PM

    Sorry this is me again Kaaren please enter me under the sewing box gift. i forgot to add that to my last post, thank you

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  114. UnknownJune 18, 2009 at 5:25 PM

    They are all lovely so it's hard to pick :) I'll go for #2. I've been wanting a needlecase. I sometimes like to take a small project with me if I know I'll be waiting.

    hafner611{AT}gmail{DOT}com

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  115. AnonymousJune 18, 2009 at 7:32 PM

    Hia Kaaren, I was just popping my head in. Wow this is so generous of you. I would love number 4 -the little hand painted box. I think it would help tidy me up a bit. :-)

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  116. Stjoemom2011June 18, 2009 at 7:39 PM

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  117. Stjoemom2011June 18, 2009 at 7:45 PM

    I was so in awe of all the items in the give away I didn't name just one that I liked the best-so I deleted my original post-sorry!!
    They are all so lovely that it is hard to chose one. I think I will go with #4. thanks so much for the generous offer!

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  118. BrendaJune 18, 2009 at 7:51 PM

    OMG! I love that pumpkin box. I think we shoud swap painted boxes now. I'll paint one for you and you can paint one for me. =) I love to paint too! Here's a little link to one of my painting posts. http://pumpkinpatchprimitivequiltshoppe.blogspot.com/2008/07/simple-woman-summer-swap-new-update.html
    I can't wait to see more of your painted goodies! B=)

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  119. maryJune 19, 2009 at 4:37 AM

    Karren
    What beautiful giveaways. You do great work and so right for the Holiday.

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  120. Carol R.June 19, 2009 at 7:46 AM

    Oh, I love them all! Thank you for the opportunity to enter your giveaway. Should I win, I think the needle case would be perfect to stash in my purse/project bag for "wait" time where ever I go.

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  121. KyJune 19, 2009 at 10:01 AM

    What beautiful things Karen! Please enter me for the needle Case! Thanks!

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  122. BarbJune 19, 2009 at 10:17 AM

    What a fantastic giveaway! I luv all of the four, and it is a very tough decision, but I am going to choose #4. I luv and appreciate hand designed, painted and decorated items. Thanks so much for the opportunity!

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  123. DawnJune 19, 2009 at 12:56 PM

    What a fantastic giveaway!! It's hard to pick just one, so I guess I'll go for #1!! Thanks!!

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  124. malleyccJune 19, 2009 at 4:56 PM

    What beautiful giveaway items. I love them all. I love the pillow the best and then the hand painted box. I would take any of the gorgeous prizes. Thanks so much for the chance.

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  125. AnonymousJune 19, 2009 at 9:24 PM

    Your a lovely artist. I love everything shown, it would be very hard to pick just one item, but being American, I'd choose one of those two items. Thanks for the lovely give a way. I've posted your button on my Blog.

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  126. NEEDLEWINGSJune 19, 2009 at 10:16 PM

    It's so nice to see Your wonderful creations. You are very talented! I love your work. I have added you to my blog:)

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  127. JeanneJune 19, 2009 at 10:36 PM

    What a great giveaway! Darlene from Quilting Daze sent me here. I'd be thrilled with any of the gifts. Please add my name to the drawing.

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  128. SandyJune 20, 2009 at 12:55 AM

    Hello Kaaren, I am a decorative artist and have always loved your designs. I will go for #4. The painted box.

    Thanks
    Sandy

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  129. luverlieJune 20, 2009 at 9:52 AM

    Very beautiful things in your giveaway. Please enter me. Sometime in the next century I will learn how to link blog to blog, but not yet. Doing good to post in comment section. But love seeing everything out there in blogland.

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  130. LittleEagleJune 20, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    All of the items are great. If chosen I would like the throw pillow.

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  131. PattyJune 20, 2009 at 9:46 PM

    What a wonderful give away Kaaren! I've added you button to my side bar, and it actually works (an accomplishment for me lol). I like all yor items but I think I favor the needle holder. Thanks for sharing!

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  132. AnonymousJune 21, 2009 at 3:03 AM

    oooh! I'd love to win the utensil box! how beautiful. And thank you for this lovely giveaway!

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  133. Cathy BJune 21, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    Hi Kaaren. I discovered your blog this morning - what a treat!

    Please enter my name for #1 the sewing box. (All four items are beautiful though!)

    I did post a note about your drawing on my blog - www.needleandthread.blogspot.com

    I will be back to visit more!

    Cathy B - tadten@msn.com

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  134. MarilynJune 21, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    You have some beautiful pieces to give away.
    Thank you for the chance.
    I would like to enter for #2, the needlecase.
    Thanks!
    Marilyn

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  135. SueJune 21, 2009 at 1:22 PM

    Wow! What fantastic give-a-ways.
    Please enter me into the drawings.
    One of these days I will get my own blog up and running.

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  136. DianaJune 21, 2009 at 1:30 PM

    What lovely gifts. They are all very pretty, but I guess I'll put my name in for #2 the needlecase. Thanks for having the giveaway!

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  137. EllenJune 21, 2009 at 8:02 PM

    Lovely giveaway! I love everything but if I have to choose I would love to win the needlebook. Thank you.

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  138. tatertot374June 21, 2009 at 11:35 PM

    I would love to win. I really love all of them but would pick the needle case.
    Thank you for the chance.
    tatertot374@sbcglobal.net

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  139. quiltingbonnieJune 22, 2009 at 8:44 AM

    Kaaren, Congratulations on your giveaway! The pillow catches my eye, but everything is lovely. I don't have a blog at this time. I try to quilt and sew everyday. My mentor is amandajean from crazymomquilts. She inspires everyone to strive to do more. Goodluck with your giveaway. My addy is bates.bonita@gmail.com

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  140. Vintage SandyJune 22, 2009 at 9:48 AM

    Kaaren,
    Congrats on a beautiful giveaway I'd love to be entered in for the painted box everything is lovely very hard to chose which one I'm going to post you on my blog right now!
    smiller50@neo.rr.com

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  141. PrimWyoGirlJune 22, 2009 at 12:05 PM

    This is a really nice giveaway. Your needle case is great and would be wonderful for my stitchery! How nice of you to do this! Jayne

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  142. suzJune 22, 2009 at 12:50 PM

    What lovely "give aways"! This is so nice of you. Thanks.

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  143. LynnJune 22, 2009 at 8:00 PM

    I love giveaways and I love 4th of July! Thanks for doing this generous one!

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  144. the wild raspberryJune 23, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    what fabulous little goodies for a giveaway...i'd love to have my name entered!
    thanks
    chasity
    you are an amazing painter!!

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  145. FabricmomJune 23, 2009 at 6:50 PM

    Oh wow you are a very generous giver. Hope you have a happy 4th.

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  146. Judy CJune 24, 2009 at 12:54 AM

    what a wonderful give away, anyone would be lucky to win any of these prizes.
    love your needle case pattern.

    I am not a blogger yet but my sister is working on me. :)

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  147. RumiJune 26, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    Whew Kaaren! I finally figured out how to put your giveaway button on my site!

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  148. Mary Grace McNamaraJune 26, 2009 at 11:37 PM

    What a fabulous giveaway! I would love to be put in the draw for the pillow, although any one of the prizes would be a thrill to win!

    Thanks so much,
    MGM

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  149. LesauriJune 27, 2009 at 10:31 AM

    Your painting is wonderful, but I would like the pillow if I get lucky. Enjoy your blog very much. Thanks

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  150. KathleenJune 27, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    I love your stitching, beautiful work!!! I've been in a patriotic mode for awhile now so it was fun to see them & would love to win. On another note I also enjoyed your sewing box you made for the tutorial. Cute pattern. Look forward to seeing more of your work!!

    Kathy

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  151. KathleenJune 27, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    oops forgot to click the email follow-up comments button sorry

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  152. Kate/MassachusettsJune 28, 2009 at 8:25 PM

    Oh Kaaren, what an incredible contest! I would love to win the needlecase "I pledge allegiance"! Thank you for the chance!

    My hard drive failed several weeks ago. I am just getting back online but have lost so many things that I did not back up! My computer was so old, it just did not work one day...no warning at all! Anyhow, I've missed visiting, and I must say, you've been busy! Great needlecase tut!

    Again, thanks for the chance to enter your contest!

    dfuller55 at verizon dot net

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  153. qltmom9June 28, 2009 at 8:41 PM

    My birthday is July 4th...I'd sure love to win.~
    Thanks for the chance.

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  154. JoeyfromSCJune 28, 2009 at 9:17 PM

    you have a nice blog! I love patriotic stuff and my fave item you made is the papier mache box! love it!

    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  155. JoeyfromSCJune 28, 2009 at 9:40 PM

    I blogged about your giveaway & put your button on my sidebar(after much HTML coding, etc. haha-but I figured it out)for my 5 extra entries! thanks again for the chance to win!



    http://joebloe1116.blogspot.com/2009/06/enter-to-win-some-nice-handmade-stuff.html

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  156. JefftexasJune 28, 2009 at 10:57 PM

    I would love to win #4-the painting on the lid is beautiful! Thank you for the chance to win-good luck everyone! jefftexas(at)suddenlink.net

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  157. JefftexasJune 28, 2009 at 11:05 PM

    I blogged about your giveaway and put a link to the giveaway on my sidebar at http://www.pointclickwin.blogspot.com/

    Thank you for the extra chances to win!!!

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  158. CarlissJune 29, 2009 at 9:49 PM

    I would love to win thanks for the chance.....

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  159. AnonymousJune 30, 2009 at 3:42 PM

    great giveaway. I like the utensil box.

    Willow

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  160. Diah RothmanJuly 2, 2009 at 4:23 AM

    Kaaren, please enter my name in your giveaway. Thanks.

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  161. quiltmom annaJuly 2, 2009 at 3:39 PM

    Hi Kaaren,
    What lovely work you do and what a nice giveaway you are hosting. I am another Canadian girl from Western Canada( Edmonton). I love boxes so the handpainted box would be my choice from your giveaway prizes.
    I will go and add your name to my blog list- I know that I have seen your blog before but not for awhile- a thank you to Robyn for directing back to you again.
    Regards,
    Anna

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  162. JoyceJuly 3, 2009 at 12:08 AM

    Kaaren, you are truly talented. I would love to win the needlecase. I've always wanted to make one, just never seem to have the time to do it. Thanks

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  163. Gracieanne1July 3, 2009 at 10:07 AM

    Hello Karen
    I found your blog while reading Bluebird Quilts blog.
    All of the items you have made are fabulous,
    Please enter me for the Americana Needlecase. I like it because of the Patriotic theme , colors of red, white and blue and the words " I Pledge Allegiance" on the cover. I plan to write a post on your blog as well. Can I copy and paste the button image for the giveaway? I'll try.

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