Monday, January 25, 2010

One World One Heart Giveaway

It's back! The One World One Heart Giveaway brings crafters from all over the world together. It's three weeks of love as artists share their creations and give them away to blog readers. This event is hosted by Lisa @ A Whimsical Bohemian, where all the participants are linked. Last year there were over three hundred artisans giving things away on their blogs, so it's a good thing we have three weeks to visit them all! So come ride the Magic Carpet and see what wonderful handmade items you might win.
My offering is the book Simply Handmade: 365 Easy Gifts and Decorations You Can Make along with a Winter Wonderland memory wire bracelet. If more than 100 people enter, I will add a second prize.
This giveaway is open to blog owners only. All you have to do is leave a comment on this post and make sure I have a way to contact you when you win. One entry per person only. Easy Peasy! Winners will be announced Monday, February 15, so all entries must be in by 11:59 PM Eastern US time on Sunday, February 14.
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167 comments:

  1. What a great idea! I will have to tell you about my giveaway when I start in this week.

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  2. beautiful! please enter me in your give-away!

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  3. Oh, that book sounds like a great one and the bracelet is so cute! Thanks for a great giveaway!

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  4. What a cool bracelet - I´d love to win!

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  5. I'll jump right in Elizabeth! Great give away.
    ♥, Susan

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  6. Great giveaway! Thanks so much for having this. Pop over to my blog for a chance to win, too! :) #318 on the list...

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  7. Wonderful! Please enter me :)

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  8. sounds like a great book; count me in, please and thanks then come visit me for my giveaway; number 211.

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  9. So pretty!

    Hope you are having a fabulous day.
    Thanks for the chance to win.
    =) melanie
    melanieadey at hotmail dot com

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  10. This book sounds like something I would get a great deal of use from. Thanks for allowing me to enter your giveaway.

    Please visit my blog and enter mine, too (# 79).

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  11. Sounds wonderful! Would love to be entered!

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  12. Looks great, thank you for the opportunity!

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  13. Thank you for the great giveaway!
    Count me in!
    Eileen eyeleeeen@optonline.net
    Visit me too, I'm #156
    http://artsaveslives-paperqueen.blogspot.com/
    Oh, and I'll be out of the country from the 14th-20th, so if I should be lucky enough to win your prize, PLEASE wait for me to return to claim it! PRETTY PLEASE!!! LOL! Thank you!

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  14. Thanks for the very generous giveaway.

    samsakara@twcny.rr.com

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  15. Elizabeth~What fun..and great shop!
    Count me in Gypsy girl..
    #560
    Cat
    gypsynurse@live.com

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  16. How fun, I don't do much crafting but have always wanted to try it.

    My giveaway is for one of my fine art photographs, I'd love for you to stop by.

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  17. What a great giveaway! Please enter me!

    Pirjo from Finland, who also has an OWOH giveaway #338

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  18. What a beautiful giveaway, would love to be entered in your draw.
    debby

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  19. Greetings from Moldova!
    Love the book and bracelet!
    Thanks!
    OWOH #138
    http://miawoo.blogspot.com/
    fancyscrap[at]gmail.com

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  20. The book and bracelet are great! Please enter me in your giveaway!

    *smiles*

    Sue

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  21. Thanks so much for this generous giveaway :) I would love to be entered
    tanyainjville@yahoo.com

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  22. Beautiful bracelet! Please enter me!
    Please hop on my mgaic carpet ride too. Enter my giveaway at
    http://inspiringadventuresofalwaysinspired.blogspot.com/

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  23. Thank you for a chance to win such a great offering!!
    OWOH #473

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  24. So pretty! Love your work! :)

    -Caitlin
    caitlin_thalken@yahoo.com

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  25. Happy OWOH! Great giveaway!

    Enter over at my blog too #359

    ~magick~
    Melissa

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  26. How very pretty! I would love to win...feel free to visit my giveaway (#487)

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  27. great giveaway! cute bracelet.
    Please PICK ME to win in your giveaway drawing! thank you.
    I will back to visit after the event.

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  28. That bracelet is lovely! Plus a crafty inspiration book is always a welcome treasure!
    Thank you for hopping on this magic carpet ride, and I hope to see you on my blog #258 on your journey.
    hugs from ON, Canada
    Heidi
    heidig@gmail.com

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  29. Gorgeous bracelet, very generous of you.

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  30. Thank you for taking part and sharing. Add me to your draw please.

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  31. Elizabeth - I love your giveaway! I've not seen that book!

    Thanks for coming by to see me...

    nhsarab at yahoo dot com

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  32. The book and bracelet are great! Thanks for a great giveaway!

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  33. H Elizabeth, it's so nice to meet you. Great give-away, please count me in and good luck, I hope you reach over 100 comments.

    This a wonderful and exciting event, with so many participants to meet and keep track of, I hope you get a chance to visit my blog too (if you haven't already).

    Have fun and enjoy the ride!!!

    Hugz......

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  34. Lovely book and bracelet. Thanks for the chance of winning. my blog

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  35. Thank you for your generosity!
    OWOH 537

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  36. great giveaway, please enter me and visit #631 on the list too
    x

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  37. Greetings & Salutations,
    Fabulous OWOH Giveaways!
    Pretty bracelet...
    Fly by my blog when you get a chance...
    Forbidden Planet Giveaway #242 On The List @:
    http://todaysgold.blogspot.com/

    Cosmic Blessings, Lyndy Ward

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  38. Nice to meet you and visit your blog! Love this giveaway! I am having so much fun looking at all the wonderful blogs. I don't have a blog, due to arthritis I cannot type much at all but I enjoy surfing the net. Thank you for a chance to win.

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  39. You can never have enough inspiration so i wouldn't say no to the chance of winning this book :)
    hope your enjoying your carpet ride, i'm @ 301 if ya wanna stop by!

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  40. Hi Elizabeth, I would love to be entered in your giveaway. The bracelet is so pretty. I hope I am lucky. Smile!

    Hugs, Jeanne

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  41. Hi. I must admit the name of your blog made me wary but after reading how it came about I am more relaxed and think it is a great way to name your blog. Nice to have the chance to meet you.

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  42. Thanks so much for the chance to win!
    Jax

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  43. What a wonderful giveaway! Thank you so much for the chance to win! HBKHotie1@msn.com

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  44. I was intrigued by your name so after looking around a bit, I found the Jung personality test and came out much different than you but it actually was pretty close on describing me, even to the profession. Weird! thanks for the fun... oh and great give away- please add my name! Nancy

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  45. what a beautiful bracelet :) I have a friend that does wire work and thought of trying it but I guess I've just been too chicken LOL

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  46. great giveaway! pls include me in your draw

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  47. Wonderful! Please count me in. Thanks so much!

    http://heatherseden.blogspot.com/

    #273 on the Magic Carpet tour

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  48. Hi Elizabeth,

    I would love to be the lucky winner of your great prizes. The bracelet is lovely.
    I'm having so much fun exploring all the beautiful and varied blogs, great to visit with you and I'll be back to have a better look around when I have some more time.
    I am stopover #70 on the Magic Carpet Ride, please stop on by for a visit and enter in my draw.
    Rob

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  49. Thanks for the chance of winning your delightful giveaway.

    I hope you can come see mine at
    http://sherrysimpleblog.blogspot.com/2010/01/one-world-one-heart-giveaway-blog-event.html

    Sherry from England, UK (ticket#251)

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  50. love the giveaway, please include ME....

    blessings,
    Donna
    dwarrington1@gmail.com

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  51. Nice bracelet! I'm sure the book is really inspiring!
    Please, count me in too!
    Thanks for the chance to win!
    Greetings from Barcelona.

    My blog: http://pelusacreativa.blogspot.com/

    My email:
    scrapblogpelusa@yahoo.com

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  52. Great Giveaway. That book looks interesting and the bracelet looks like it would go with any outfit! Please count me in.

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  53. Your bracelet is very pretty. I would love a chance to win that and the book. Please enter me in your giveaway.

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  54. please enter me in your lovely giveaway! I'm #86 stop and see me if you can

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  55. Great giveaway, I'd love to be entered. I took the Jung test to and it basically said that I was an introvert who should be in an artistic field!

    (BTW, you might ask Lisa to change your name on the blog list - you're an evil ORCHARD on there!) I was cracking up big time with the possibilities...

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  56. that is a great give away! sign me up. thanks

    shona
    http://shonastudio.blogspot.com/

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  57. What a lovely prize! Please enter me in your drawing and stop by my blog to get a chance at a beautiful scarf!
    Beth

    QuiltersStitchTogether
    #224

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  58. Oh lovely giveaway...sign me up and visit me at 485...smiles

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  59. Please include me in your giveaway and be sure to come on over and enter mine!

    #185 A Vintage Cottage Home!

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  60. Gorgeous.
    I’d love to be entered in your drawing. Stop by my blogs to be entered in mine.

    WW
    http://www.thefrogprincess-ww.blogspot.com/
    http://www.weinkswonders.blogspot.com/

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  61. ooh that book sounds interesting - do count me in!!

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  62. Thanks for participating. Will go see more of your blog now! I'm #753 if you want to take a look.

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  63. Lovely giveaway! Come visit my blog for a giveaway prize, too.


    Kathy V in NM
    Artful Muse (#513 OWOH)

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  64. sounds like a great book - and the bracelet is so pretty!

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  65. great giveaway, I'd love to win!
    shou.milk@gmail.com

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  66. Wonderful giveaway, thank you. Please put my name in the hat.
    Thank you so much for participating in OWOH.
    It is so very nice to meet you.

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  67. Greetings from Maine. I would love to enter, please sign me up. Thanks.

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  68. I would love to have that book and bracelet! Please include me in the draw :)

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  69. I love the bracelet and the book sounds like just what I need - I am trying to find a craft that 'fits' me! Nice 'meeting' you!

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  70. Thanks for this presents,i hope i'll win.

    http://busybeefree.blogspot.com/

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  71. Please add my name to the hat! :o)

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  72. I'd love to win!
    Thanks for a lovely stop on the magic carpet ride.
    Outrageous joy,
    Kathy over at Everyday Bliss
    #111 on the blog tour

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  73. Great giveaway! Please, add me to your list!
    http://www.izzycreations.blogspot.com/

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  74. Would love a chance to win

    Thanks so much

    anji
    anji.gallanos@gmail.com
    http://anjigallanos.blogspot.com

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  75. FABULOUS offerings!! Please enter my name in your drawing :) What a FUN event...enjoy the ride!!

    Angie--Southeast, Texas #57

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  76. Hi Elizabeth, what a lovely idea and post you have. I love the book and wire bracelet. I'd love to win. I absolutely love your gifts. Please take time to visit my blog, too, for a chance to win my book, 16 x MOM: A Mastery of Motherhood. I'm working on getting all the country flags. I promise to revisit your's too.

    #784
    http://blog.barbaracagle.com
    www.barbaracagle.com

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  77. Thank you for the chance to win, its lovely. Trianna from Victoria Canada. tricklestogether@hotmail.com
    http://triannastreasures.blogspot.com/

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  78. Lovely Blog and Giveaway Gift! I am #601 on the Ride!

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  79. Oh my craft books are really my thing! Thanks for offering this! How did you put numbers in your comments by the way, hope you don't mind my asking :)

    I hope you can also drop by #615!
    http://calej.blogspot.com

    Blessings!
    calejbitsvyk(at)gmail(dot)com

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  80. What a nice giveaway. I would love to be entered for this one. Thanks. angelandspot(at)yahoo.com

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  81. this is a very fun prize - a chance to be creative and a beautiful bracelet to boot! Thank you for the chance to win---

    Vicki

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  82. Greetings from Salem ! Such fun traveling by magic carpet to visit new andold friends. lovely giveaway please enter me too! Susan pedolbailey@msn.comI invite you to visit my blog giveaway I have fresh baked brownies andcinnamon tea prepared for my visitors! seasonalwhimsies.blogspot.com

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  83. Oh my goodness, what a beautiful bracelet and a neat looking book! Please enter my name into your fabulous drawing for a chance to win.

    Also, I would love for you to stop by my blog to enter my giveaway - #548.
    Thanks,
    Jenn

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  84. Count me in! What a beautiful giveaway! I'm having so much fun traveling the world on the Magic Carpet. I'm in awe of all the wonderful and talented people.
    If you haven't already, pop on over to #395. That's me.

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  85. The book looks interesting and the bracelet is beautiful. I would love a chance to win.
    Cheers,
    Sophie in Montreal

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  86. What a great idea for a giveaway! Plese enter me!
    k
    http://artful-musings-of-kathyl.blogspot.com/

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  87. What a great giveaway and a fun blog.

    http://usingupallthatstuff.blogspot.com/2010/01/one-world-one-heart-lets-ride-magic.html

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  88. I am having so much fun riding the magic carpet, hope you are too! Love your giveaway, please enter my name and stop by mine when you get a chance - #234.
    Hugs and Laughs, Antonella :-)
    http://quilling.blogspot.com/

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  89. YAY for creativity! Please enter me in your giveaway too!

    marilavado (at) gmail.com

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  90. I would love to enter your lovely giveaway!
    Thanks, Christina
    http://christinalytle.blogspot.com

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  91. Superb!

    Please count me in!

    XOXO

    Rich Witch

    Please visit my Blog for a Magical prize:

    http://rich-witch.blogspot.com/

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  92. Hello from Sydney, Australia!
    Firstly, I think your blog name is great! :) I don't remember if I've taken that personality test before (the original one - not the parody one! LOL)...but I doubt I'd be an evil overlord...although..stranger things have happened! :)
    Secondly - you've chosen a couple of great prizes for your giveaway! The bracelet is beautiful - I love the winter colours...very pretty. And the book - good idea!! Not being too arty-crafty, being given easy ideas for making things is a great thing for me! LOL
    Can you please enter my name in the drawing for these? :) Thanks...
    And thank you very much for your generosity!

    --Liv from Australia--

    OWOH Blog # 707

    http://livluvsscraps.blogspot.com
    gloomy_liv AT yahoo DOT com DOT au

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  93. Hello, nice to meet you and visit your blog! Please enter me in your giveaway, Please visit my blog to enter #865!

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  94. fantastic! More inspiration!
    Greetings from Ohio!
    Gabriela
    treasuregab@yahoo.com
    OWOH #322

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  95. Great Idea! Please visit my blog at: http://diamondgrove.blogspot.com

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  96. Awesome blog, I've visited a few times before. Great giveaway! The gift of knowledge is the best!

    Thanks,
    Thespa
    #611

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  97. Great giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win.
    hockman1@sbcglobal.net

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  98. What a beautiful giveaway! Please add me to your drawing and thank you for your generosity.

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  99. Elizabeth, pleased to meet you. There is no more thoughtful a gift than showing people how to do the things that give you pleasure. Thank you xJ

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  100. what a great giveaway, thank you for the chance, hlcarroll@hotmail.co.uk xx

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  101. Beautiful bracelet and lovely book! I have laughed today and hope you have too! :)

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  102. What a fantastic prize. Thank you for the chance to win,
    Sadie x

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  103. Easy peasy. Thanks for your generosity.

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  104. Count me in please. :)

    snowpumpkin @ gmail.com
    #917

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  105. Way to inspire and guide someone to be crafty! :-)

    Li

    (I'm participating this year too. Here's my link: OWOH 2010: A Little Friend For You Too)

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  106. Lovely giveaways! Please count me in. Enjoy your magic carpet ride. #276

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  107. Hi Elizabeth
    What a great book and gorgeous bracelet.
    I'd be thrilled to win that.
    Please enter me into the draw.
    Thanks.
    http://taylormadeinoztales.blogspot.com/

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  108. What a beautiful piece! Please enter me in the draw!
    Micki
    #123

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  109. Great! Thank you for this wonderful giveaway! I hope I win:) Long live OWOH!

    http://sweepstakelover.blogcu.com/

    annabell_lee_dk (at) yahoo.com

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  110. How fun! I'm hosting a giveaway as well, come stop by!
    I would love to be included in your giveaway!
    Thanks for the chance to win!
    Naomi

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  111. Lovely giveaway! Thank you for the entry.

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  112. Your work is gorgeous! Thanks for the chance to win!
    Donna
    sodapop@ptialaska.net

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  113. I would love to be entered in your wonderful drawing.
    Sandra

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  114. crafty give-a-way.. thanks for the opportunity.. tc
    mitz_zee@yahoo.com

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  115. Great giveaway Elizabeth! I love the bracelet. Thank you for the chance to win!

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  116. Great give away
    Please add me Robynsline@hotmail.com

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  117. Great give away
    Please add me Robynsline@hotmail.com

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  118. G’day Elizabeth
    Your giveaway is wonderful…
    Please count me in…
    And fly over to my place… #747
    OOroo… Bethel

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  119. Beautiful work here. Very creative! and what a fantastic giveaway! Please count me in...and pop over to my place to check out my giveaway! Hope your havin a great weekend!

    Isn't this such a wonderful event!

    Thanks
    Much love
    Rachel

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  120. Beautiful blog,gorgeous bracelet!! I am flying on my magic carpet ,visiting from Connecticut. Thanks for the lovely giveaway I am blog #937
    Thanks
    matternu@gmail.com

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  121. That is a great book to give away with a beautiful necklace. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  122. what a lovely giveaway! The book looks fabulous & the bracelet too. Please consider me.

    Lea,
    OWOH #102, #558

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  123. It looks interesting!Please pick me up!!!
    cal_rubies at yahoo dot es

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  124. Oh, I'd LOVE a chance at winning this! Thanks for the chance! ~cheers, ~Jen OWOH #580

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  125. Hello from the north of 60! I hope you are enjoying your ride on the magic carpet as much as I do. I love your prize, please throw my name in the hat.

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  126. Hello from the north of 60! I hope you are enjoying your ride on the magic carpet as much as I do. I love your prize, please throw my name in the hat.

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  127. I always enjoy a craft book and your bracelet reminds me of this snowy winter, thanks!
    With love from Tennessee, U.S.A. #1035

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  128. Would love to win your giveaway. Please enter me into your drawing.
    http://barbara-moorewhimsies.blogspot.com
    or: lmoore@flippinweb.com

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  129. Fun. Please add my name and then hop on over to my blog as well.
    Cheers
    Heather
    OWOH #978

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  130. An Evil Overlord and a Mojern Jedi should be friends! Visit me at www.modernjedi.blogspot.com

    Good luck with your blog!

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  131. I love your gift. Please enter me in your drawing.

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  132. Great giveaway...love the bracelet!

    http://leslie-mylifeandtimes.blogspot.com/

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  133. Hello! What a great gifts! Please enter me and then when you have time stop by and enter my giveaway, if you haven't already.

    BrendaLea
    Magic Carpet #460
    Southern Illinois, USA
    prpldy@comcast dot net

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  134. Fabulous bracelet, would be delighted to win! Lovely to meet you.
    Jenni x

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  135. I love your blog name! The book looks great & the bracelet is perfect. I've actually been wanting a bracelet like that :)

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  136. What pretty jewelry posted on your blog. You have made some fabulous pieces. Love your giveaway.

    Regina :>
    jtrt143@aol.com

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  137. Hello from Texas. I love to make thing by hand too. Feel free to bring you carpet my way. http://spiceandallthatsnice.blogspot.com/2010/02/one-world-one-heart-giveaway.html

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  138. Please enter me in this Super Giveaway :-)


    deb55106{at}gmail{dot}com

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  139. Great idea -- crafting books are always welcome. The bracelet looks lovely. :)

    If a glass bead necklace sounds good, you might want to visit my blog. It would be a pleasure to welcome you there. :)

    Greetings from Munich,
    Birgit
    swappinghowdies@yahoo.de
    # 849

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  140. Hi dear!!! I like your idea! It’s very Awesome! I wish to ALL who will participate in this wonderfull give-away, Big Good Luck! Yohooooo! ;)

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  141. Count me in Elizabeth! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  142. What a great give-away event, please count me in!
    Greetings from the Netherlands.

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  143. Yes, please enter me in your drawing!

    Thank you! ANd you can visit my blog at

    www.ofkells.blogspot.com

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  144. "Kamusta" from the Philippines! I would be thrilled to win your prize- I love making decorations and anything crafty! and if you haven't already, do drop by my blogs too!
    patsy.paterno (at) gmail.com
    http://patsypat.blogspot.com

    http://hebrewsthirteen3.blogspot.com/

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  145. blog celebration & great giveaway, count me in!

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  146. I love your giveaway! Please enter my name, too. Thanks!

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  147. thanks for including me too...melinda owoh #71

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  148. How pretty. I would love to be entered into you drawing. So glad OWOH brought me to your blog. :-)

    Michelle
    mouse1996@gmail.com

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  149. What a lovely giveaway and what a pleasure it's been to visit you blog. Be sure to stop by and enter my drawing.

    www.acabinetofcuriositie.etsy.com

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  150. What an awesome and creative giveaway! I love it! Count me in. I am #926 &#927 on OWOH! Stop by if you like cake and kids' books :-)

    ~Shari~

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  151. awesome giveaway! Please enter me in your drawing!

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  152. Those goodies are lovely!

    Thanks

    reviewsbyabby at gmail dot com

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  153. Thanks for this chance.
    hugs

    ale84.vercelli at hotmail dot it

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  154. It's beautiful! I'd love to be included for the draw.

    Do stop by mine when you can, if you haven't already. =)

    Aelyn
    OWOH #931

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  155. What an amazing event OWOH is, and what a fabulous contribution you have offered to it!! I can't wait to participate in it next year. For now, I have just recently started a blog. You're welcome to visit!
    www.idigressblog.blogspot.com
    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

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  156. What a wonderful giveaway. Please include us in your drawing and stop by our spot for your chance to win. ~elisha~
    http://chuckandlisha.blogspot.com

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