Saturday, November 15, 2008

Simple Sunday & Christmas Cheer Giveaway!



It isn't what they say about you, it's what they whisper.
~Errol Flynn

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This is the first week in my Holiday Giveaway. Each week will feature a different prize package for a lucky reader. All you have to do is leave a comment on THIS post. If you do not have a blog, no problem, leave a comment and include your email address in this format:
sophie {at} yahoo {dot} com
I will need a way to easily contact the winner. If you do not know how to leave a comment, click HERE for easy instructions. Don't miss out, leave a comment.

If you have added my giveaway button to your blog sidebar, and/or if you blog about my giveaway, please leave an additional comment on this post to let me know you have done so. This will get you additional entries to all contest during the duration of the giveaway event.

A random drawing will be Saturday Morning and the lucky winner will be announced. International friends are most welcome. A new contest will start each Sunday and will run for a week.

I started my blog in July and I have really enjoyed getting to know so many new people. Some of you visit everyday, leave comments and some just visit. You all have given me so much joy over the past few months, that I wanted to give a little back to you. You can keep the prize packages for yourself, or share them with others. I find so much pleasure in giving, and what better time than the holidays to do so.


Week #1 Giveaway :

You will receive a cute little Snowman candle holder, a package of flavored coffees, two cute little "Envelope for Santa" ornaments. The backs of these open up, for slipping a actual letter to Santa, hang it on the tree for Santa to see. I thought this would be so cute to start a tradition with a young child for when they write a letter to Santa. You will also receive a cute little book that gives you ideas on saying I love you to loved ones.

Also included is a holiday pack of post-it notes, two snowflake mugs and hot chocolate, One adorable Penguin bag filled with bath products, Perfect for relaxing after a long day Christmas shopping.

You will receive a Holiday Inspired Afghan made by myself. This measures 74 inches x 72 inches and is perfect for snuggling in front of the fire and watching TV with family. Included is a cute reindeer pillow for relaxing with your Christmas Afghan. And to add to your Christmas decor, this cute snowman sign will do the trick.

I hope this first prize package gets you thinking about the holidays and will jump start you into the holiday spirit. I really enjoyed putting this package together for my giveaway. Be sure to check back each Sunday between now and Christmas for a different prize package.

~Happy Holidays from Coloradolady!

120 comments:

  1. Oh, my goodness, friend...this is a most generous and amazing giveaway gift for some very lucky lady. I will take your button and post it on my sidebar...and please add my name for this Christmas treasure you are offering.
    Many thanks for giving us the chance at this package...that afagan sure has MY eye!! Yummy!!
    love, bj

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  2. I just read your profile and discovered you live in Texas. i just thought you lived in Colorado, I guess. I am a Texas gal, too...West Texas. Wish we lived close enuf to meet one day.

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  3. Wow,I really want all that Christmas goodness!Thanks for the chance!Have a nice Sunday!

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  4. Win or lose, this is a very nice gift. You will surely help someone get more into the holiday spirit with all these lovely items. Great job!

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  5. OH my. What a very lovely gift package. Of course I ove the quilt. I am again, amazed by the time and thought you have put into this.

    I love Christmas. But I can't concentrate on it till AFTER Thanksgiving. :) We are making handmade gifts this year for the grandparents and others. I'm excited. Usually we make a few, but this year we are doing them ALL.

    There are lots of neat projects around the blogosphere. But I wish I knew how to crochet or knit. How cool would THAT be? (see, you know, so you can answer that quetsion!!)

    Thanks again,

    Lalycairn (at) gmail (dot) com

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  6. Oh, I am in. I could use all of this....perfect for kicking off the holidays. Thanks so much.

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  7. What a really nice giveaway you have going on! I'd love to be entered thank you. I just learned about your blog this morning when I saw your link on another site, and its very nice. And I love your dogs there very cute! My LoLo is half daschund!

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  8. Wow! That's some package... all so pretty and very generous! I've got your button on my blog. Whoever wins will be pleased, I'm sure!

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  9. What a nice prize package! I'm in West, West Texas (AKA New Mexico)

    I have your button on my blog: http://mom2ways.blogspot.com (On the left sidebar in scroll box labeled "Holiday Parties")

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  10. What a lovely prize package!

    karin56381 [at] gmail [dot] com

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  11. How festive everything looks! This will be a lot of fun - I especially love your afghan.

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  12. Hi, Suzanne!
    I cannot believe the generosity of this first week's giveaway! WOW!! How are you going to keep it up?
    I have a blog post "Giveaways Galore" where I talk about you, and I'm putting the button in my sidebar.
    I really want that afghan badly!
    Don't forget who gave you that awesome hankie!

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  13. Wow!! That is an amazing giveaway! I found myself here from threeundertwo's blog, you have a fun one!

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  14. It all looks so wonderful! I especially like the holiday afghan - anything handmade is special. How nice of you to spread Christmas cheer!

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  15. You have put a lot of planning and thought into this. What a lovely collection of Christmas goodies.
    Jen

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  16. You are being SUPER generous! Thank you.
    smilingsal55 [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  17. You know that I've had your button up since the first day you offered it.

    smilingsal55 [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  18. found you through Danielle> What a generour person you are. I will add your button to my blog. Enter me please!!

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  19. I am so impressed with that afghan... I have a thinner one my Grandma made me and it's a treasure...

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  20. Wow, what an amazing giveaway package! You are so generous to do this. Just looking at the pictures put me in a Christmas mood.

    charlotte(dot)evard(at)comcast(dot)net

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  21. Hi Suzanne, It's nice to meet you.
    I came here via BJ's blog. What a beautiful giveaway.

    Have a wonderful Sunday!
    Marcela

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  22. I just added your button to my blog
    Thanks!
    Marcela

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  23. what a most generous prize package! It definitely has me thinking about the holidays. I started blogging myself at the end of June and am enjoying it alot. While I don't get as much time to blog as I'd like to as it is the busy season at work, I have met many wonderful people as well. Wishing you a wonderful week!

    micaela6955 at msn dot com

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  24. Your button is now on my sidebar!

    micaela6955 at msn dot com

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  25. What an amazing giveaway, I love it all, pick me... Thank you so much, I feel the Christmas Cheer all the way to Georgia. Big Hugs Deb
    Please stop by my cottage and enter my giveaway.. xxo

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  26. Oh my gosh! What a giveaway!!! Off to get my button!!!

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  27. What a great blog and really excited about the chance to win a fabulous gift package! How generous of you!

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  28. I posted your giveaway button on my blog. Really enjoyed your blog too. My mother is a dachsund lover, yours are so cute!

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  29. Just got my button, Yay this will be fun.

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  30. You, my dear, are a very generous lady!! What a wonderful package some lucky lady will receive!
    Blessings to you!

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  31. Hi Suzanne,
    Your Christmas Giveaway button is now on my sidebar AND I posted a picture and blurb about your Christmas Giveaway drawing. Hope that's okay with you.

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  32. Omgosh! How utterly fantastic! I love the afghan! Love it, love it, love it!!!
    I would love to be entered and I've added your button to my blog.
    Good luck to all! and hugs to you!

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  33. This is the most awesome giveaway ever! Did you get my name for SSS? cuz I was thinking... ;-)
    okay enter me please

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  34. What a pretty give away. Your button has given my blog a bit of cheer as well. I love the idea for the Santa Letters. I have a 3 year old nephew and a 1 year old niece. Letters to Santa would be great!! You have a great blog and it looks incredible!

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  35. Hi Suzanne , sign me up girl ! That afghan would feel good today. br-r-r-r-r it's cold here on this mtn. LOL .

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  36. oh I forgot , I am going to put your giveaway thingie on my blog. And I love your new header, so cheery !

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  37. Oh good news travels fast. I'm entering via Dorothy's info on her blog. Merry Christmas to you!
    Blessings-Jen

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  38. Wow! What a wonderful giveaway. You are sooo generous! I would love to be entered in your contest. I love to read your blog, too!
    Linda
    diamondk410 {at} texasbb {dot} com

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  39. You really know how to put a package together! How thoughtful of you.All of those goodies will definitely bring on the cheer! monk5 (at) charter (dot) net

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  40. What a great giveaway-it is Christmas in a box! please include me in the drawing. Thanks

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  41. Yeah! I love giveaways!! Now lets just hope I win!! Too bad you aren't giving away your puppies!!

    Add my name for all giveaways!! :)

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  42. Wow.. what a generous heart you have to give away such a great package for Christmas..I will post your button in my sidebar and wish all of us good luck!!! Thanks, Baba

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  43. What a wonderful gift basket...how generous of you to offer this, especially this year, since times are hard for so many people. I live in Colorado but am from Alabama, so I appreciate your twist on Southern/Western! :) Have a great week.

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  44. Wow! what a nice give-a-way my friend. You are making my heart pound. LOL. Please include me in your drawing. I have started decorating some and My post tomorrow shows a Christmas to treasure. I had fun with it. Hope I'm lucky.

    Hugs...Jeanne..jeav@earthlink.com

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  45. OOPS, I must be tired. I meant to say A trash to treasure which is hosted by Diane at A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words.

    Hugs again, Jeanne

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  46. cool! Love the giveaway idea! you are offering some really amazing stuff. Thanks for doing this.

    count me in

    veetach[at]bresnan[dot]net

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  47. I'm here via BJ's blog and I'm sure glad that she pointed me in this direction:-) What a wonderful giveaway you are having, a very generous one as well! Please enter my name in your drawing:-) I've just now put your button on my sidebar and will announce your giveaway in my post tomorrow morning!! xo

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  48. What a darling giveaway. I would be so happy to win.

    I'm going to post about your giveaway on my blog.

    Hugs,
    Joanne

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  49. Hello! I'm over at the recommendation of Dorothy from Counting My Blessings. Wow, what a fabulous giveaway. You are a generous soul and some one will be very lucky to win this prize. Thank you for sponsoring all the fun! :D

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  50. This is a terrific giveaway. Wow that afghan must have taken may hours of work how generous of you to part with it

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  51. Someone is going to be a very happy camper when they win your fabulous giveaway prize package! I would appreciate being entered in your delightful drawing. Many thanks!
    Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  52. thanks for the chance!
    lovely goodies too

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  53. Now that is what I call a blog give away. Now I'm glad the Smiling Sally sent me over. I would love to be entered. I will also be back, your blog is very cute. Thanks for the fun.
    *hugs*

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  54. Hi! Nice to meet you. Came over from the link on Carole's blog-Pea's Corner. You are rather a newbie here in blogland, but it sure doesn't look like it as you have a great one.
    Tomorrow is my b/d, so maybe I'll have some luck in the giveaway. I try to have one for my anniversary each year in August. It was 4 years for me!
    Hugs,
    Dianne
    www.diadsie.wordpress.com
    The traffic thingie says Landenberg, PA-I live in Avondale.

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  55. Your new blog topper is cheery in
    itself! Love the snowman!!! Your
    blog giveaway is one of the most
    amazing I've seen! Oh,the afghan
    is the best, and handmade!!! Wow
    please enter me and I will add your
    bloggy giveaway to my sidebar!!!
    ♥ Jewelgirl

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  56. Hello there fellow Texan! I just heard about your wonderful blog & great Christmas giveaway from Jeanne @ Backyard Neighbor. I will be posting your button and telling all my friends about this wonderful gift! I'm also going to add you to my blog list, if that's OK... ;-) Bo

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  57. This is great!! I just added you to my blog because I do love contest and you have put together an awesome package. I love your cheery blog - just a wild guess,you like Christmas huh? Beautiful pups too!!
    Thanks for doing this.

    my blog is in my name.

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  58. I can't believe how fast Christmas is coming this year!

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  59. what an awesome winter giveaway. The afghan looks so cozy and nice. Thank you for the chance to win.

    sweeps_101(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  60. What an awesome giveaway! I found you by way of Bo, sure glad she directed me to you.
    Smiles,
    Carol

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  61. Wow, this is a spectacular giveaway. : ) Whoever wins is pretty lucky.
    I'm adding your button to my blog right now!
    Bridget

    sillymilly1958@gmail.com

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  62. I'm a total scrooge but I'm lovin' that reindeer pillow. How incredibly generous of you to put this together. You're writing the book on how to do blog giveaways...I feel some inspiration coming on...thanks!

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  63. wow... what an awesome giveaway...
    Thanks,
    Elizabeth
    zizziecards@gmail.com

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  64. Hi !!!
    I love Christmas and all its magic!
    I would love to participate .
    I just added your button to my blog

    A greeting!!

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  65. Just to let you know I have your button. It is my christmas decoration for now on my blog. LOL

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  66. Love your cute blog! You're getting me in the Holiday spirit.

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  67. What a charming blog! Perfect for the upcoming holiday season. I'm so glad that Vintage Thingies will continue via you. Now that our travels are over, I hope to contribute again. Your giveaway gifts are out of this world! Someone will be very lucky.

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  68. I'm putting your icon on my blog, so please enter me again for the giveaway!
    Thanks.

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  69. Hi!

    I came here from Bridgets blog... loved your sidebar button that I found there :-) I will definatley pick it up and put it on MY blog too ( I am from Norway) I've got two blogs..one in english and one in Norwegian.. will put in on both!!

    You give-away package was SO x-masy (a new word.. hehe)

    I would also like to link your blog.. so that I can easily visit again!
    Thanks!

    OH.. by the way.. Happy thanksgiving!!
    (that is one holiday we don't celebrate in Norway)

    Monica

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  70. Hi there!
    Love your blog! Your Christmas giveaway is a very lovely thing for you to do.

    I think it makes people feel happy and hopeful. What a way to welcome the Christmas season!

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  71. Bo sent me over here...and so glad that she did! Your header picture is absolutely charming. And wow what a generous give away!!! You must have a heart as big as Texas!

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  72. Ok..I just added your button to my blog...although I sure hate to increase the competition lol! GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

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  73. What a sweet heart you are! Beautiful gifts. I haven't crocheted in a long time but seeing your creativity has me wanting to get back into it again.

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  74. Oh my gosh what an over the top fabulously generous giveaway! Woohoo! You know how to make smiles appear out of nowhere. This looks like the perfect winter evening in a nutshell. I am going to blog about it and add the button. I'll be back.
    It looks like the spirit of Christmas is in you. My favorite time of the year. Thank you for th chance to win this bundle of goodness. tlsprinkle@yahoo.com
    Tammy ;D

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  75. Hi
    Bo told me about your giveaway. I'd love to win all those Christmas items. It would sure help me get into the Christmas spirit! Count me in.
    Rhondi

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  76. What a great give away, everything is sooo cute and sweet.
    Count me in and be sure to pop over to my blog to enter my giveaway.

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  77. I have added your button on my blog about your giveaway

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  78. What a wonderful giveaway! I'm no sure how I found you but glad I did and plan on following your blog from now on. Thanks for being the kind person you are!!

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  79. It's me again~! Forgot to tell you I'm adding your Give Away button to my blog. Happy Thanksgiving

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  80. What a fabulous and fun idea! Please sign me up for all giveaways! That afghan looks VERY cozy :)

    MGM

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  81. I added your pretty little button to my sidebar, making it link back to your giveaway post. Even though it increases the competition, it makes me feel better knowing I have a few more shots at winning such nice things!

    You are very generous!

    MGM

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  82. What a wonderful giveaway!!!! I would LOVE to be entered in ~ what a gorgeous blog as well, I'm so glad that I found you! xxoo, Dawn

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  83. WOWZA! How generous of you and what an inspiration you are! I am a newer blogger with to little time on my hands..but I will be back to check out all the wonderful pics on your blog! Happy Early Holiday to you...I hope this gets me in the drawing ..and I am going to try to link in your button!

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  84. What a beautiful blog, and an oh-so-generous giveaway! I'll be putting your button on my sidebar today. Thanks so much!

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  85. WOW !!! What a NICE give a way---this is great---I need that since I do not have much Christmas stuff. LOL!!! Very nice !!!!

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  86. This is an amazing giveaway. I would love to win. I came over from Pea's place and found a Coloradoan at heart who's in Texas. I'm a Coloradoan for real. Unfortunately, for reasons beyond my control, I've had to go private, so I don't get new visitors, which makes me sad. I have room for more visitors, but you have to be invited. Such a pit. But anyway, you can reach me at dawn.carlson@colostate.edu. HOpe I win!!

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  87. What a fabulous giveaway, please enter me and I'll add it to my blog list of Contests and Giveaways for others to find as well - enjoy! All the best ~Sharon

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  88. Ok, I am entering your wonderful Christmasy give-away. I am also putting your button on my sidebar too. You are so generous to do this beautiful give-away. I love that afghan you made.

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  89. Wow! What an incredibly delightful and cheerful giveaway! Your generosity is astounding. Thanks so much for the fun!
    doot65{at}comcast[dot]net

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  90. I also put your button on my sidebar!
    doot65{at}comcast[dot]net

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  91. I just added your button to my blog

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  92. Oh wow! I just discoverd your blog and now I find you are doing a give away! What luck! All the prizes look so wonderful. You are very generous!

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  93. Oh I just posted a link to this give away on my blog too. Thanks!!

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  94. ::jumping:: pick me pick me!! What a fantastic give~away!!! Very generous! I just found your blog and I'm Soooooo GLAD I did! It's a wonderful blog!~

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  95. What a very generous giveaway! Thanks so much for the chance to enter!

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  96. I just added your button to me blog. Thanks again!

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  97. Great giveaway! I've added your button to my blog.

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  98. Oh Coloradolady
    What a beautiful blog. This is my first time to visit and I have added your blog to my favorites. So creative in putting this giveaway together. I hope you and yours have a wonderful Thanksgiving.I'll be back

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  99. Super blog, and what a grand giveaway. Please enter me in the giveaway and I will post the button on my sidebar.

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  100. Okay, I am back Suzanne to let you know that I posted about this fabulous Christmas Cheer Giveaway of yours, yesterday, and I added your button to my sidebar. I do hope that gives me loads of good karma cuz' it sure wasn't easy having to share the news and lesson my chances of winning. ;-D lol Here is the link to my posting:

    http://tammysprinkle.blogspot.com/2008/11/spreading-cheer.html

    You and your great grandson were adorable in that farewell picture. Loved it! Tammy

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  101. Wow this is a very generous giveaway....I love the color red and christmas is one of my favorite holidays....

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  102. Me again, I put up your giveaway button and posted about your blog and giveaway :)

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  103. Oh wow the Spirit of Christmas is alive and well with this generous Giveaway...
    Please enter me and I will pop it on my sidebar.

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  104. Have a wonderful day at the dentist! And have a great weekend!

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  105. What an awesome giveaway! So festive. Adding your button now..

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  106. What a lovely treasure trove! I'm new to your blog, but MY! You are generous!!

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  107. This is a wonderful giveaway! Count me in! Maybe I will get lucky! I hope so. Thanks!
    Marie

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  108. OH wow, what a wonderful prizes you have! Would LOVE to enter, AND have added your give-away button to my blog as well. Come check it out.

    Hugs from the Netherlands.

    marian

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  109. Oke, I have added the button now. Come check :)

    Marian again

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  110. Hi,
    I would love to win this great pile of goodies!

    Angela
    asb68 @ twlakes.net

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  111. Ohh My! What an Awesome give~away! Your blog is so pretty and I will be sure to return... Please toss my name into the hat for a chance to win your amazing goodies!

    ~blessings~
    Pearl

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  112. What a wonderful giveaway! You are very generous. I hope I am not too late for the drawing. It is Saturday morning here in Norway, but that means it is still night by you. :) Greetings from Norway, Marit

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  113. oh, pick me, pick me!!

    I really want to win, everything looks so nice.

    I placed a button on my blog and created a post about it.

    www.sunshinecorners.blogspot.com

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  114. What a wonderful giveaway. So glad to have found your blog, its great.
    I will post your giveaway button on my blog.
    Hope I'm not too late to enter.
    Thank you.

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  115. Hope I'm not to enter for this week. I've added your button to my sidebar and written all about your give-away. Have a great week-end.

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  116. Someone will be truly blessed to receive this!!! I am so happy to have found your blog, I look forward to getting to know you better! I love your pups, I have an 8 month old pup and her mother was a maltese and her father a dachsund, so your pictured are especially sweet to me!

    Many Blessings~
    Kelly

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  117. Whew! Great give-aways. I'm in! :)

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  118. Wow! Wonderful giveaway!

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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