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Sunday, June 29, 2008

Free Stuff for you.....


I thought I should do my part for the Blogosphere and have a giveaway. It really is the least that I can do after winning a couple giveaways last month.

3 winners will be randomly chosen on July 15th to receive one of three Paisley Lane Handmade Jewelry packages. (That is the little jewelry line I created. FYI)
1st name chosen will have first choice of the prizes - 2nd will have next choice and the 3rd winner will get the remaining prize.
How to enter....
1. Leave me a comment and you will be entered in the contest. If you don't have a blog or a google account then just leave me an anonymous comment with your name and e-mail address.
2. Give me a shout out link on your blog and I will enter your name three times in the contest.
PRIZES!!!!!!



Purple teardrop earrings with genuine amethyst pendant on choker




Green leaf earrings with art glass pendant on leather.





4 pairs of Czech Glass earrings - once pair for each season


As an extra bonus - I will award a couple special prizes to my favorite comments made on any of my others posts (past or future) during the next two weeks.


Enter as many times as you would like.

And while you are here....

Becoming part of the blogging world has opened my eyes to the fact there are a lot of creative women out there who make some really cool stuff. I had this great idea. Let's trade! Seriously, if everyone who made stuff got together for a little trade action, we could have Christmas shopping done in a week. One of my friends makes these adorable toddler hair bows. I happen to have an adorable toddler. I traded her a few pairs of earrings for a few pairs of bows. We told each other the colors we wanted and sent them off. Voilà.
So let me know if you have something handmade you want to trade - aprons, paper goods, hats, purses, home decor, jam...even jewelry! Whatever! Just email me what you want to trade and how many pairs of earrings you think it would be worth. Or send me a photo of what you want to trade and I will tell you how many pairs I would be willing to trade to you. Whichever. I think that earrings are the easiest "currency" for me, since I price most of my earrings the same, but if you see something on my Etsy account or you have something else specific in mind, just let me know. I have been making earrings like a banshee, so I am ready to go. Just think...shopping and no receipts to account for! Could it get any better!?!

A (very) small sample.
Good luck!
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94 comments:

  1. Emily TaylorJune 29, 2008 at 6:04 PM

    You are the pretty sister.

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  2. Gilbert FamilyJune 29, 2008 at 6:20 PM

    What a cute line of jewelry and what a great idea to have a giveaway!

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  3. KaraJune 29, 2008 at 6:52 PM

    I'm a friend of Emily's. We're across the way neighbors. She showed me the earrings you sent her a couple weeks ago. I loved them and hope to get some myself!

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  4. CaitJune 29, 2008 at 7:11 PM

    Your jewelry looks beautiful. Emily is in my ward and she rocks.

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  5. LizJune 29, 2008 at 8:04 PM

    Lovely! Pick me.....as a stay at home mom,jewelry is a small piece of happiness in this boy world I live in.

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  6. AnonymousJune 29, 2008 at 8:17 PM

    Your Blooming Glass Bubble Magnets are very pretty.

    luckydolls123[at]verizon[dot]net

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  7. Susan Helene GottfriedJune 29, 2008 at 8:56 PM

    I've totally got to check out your jewelry. I'm an earring FIEND and those thumbnails have some temptations there.

    I think we've found a mutual addiction -- my blog, your earrings. This could be bad!

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  8. Crazymamaof6June 29, 2008 at 9:31 PM

    cute stuff! what a fun way to do a giveaway.
    count me in i never win!

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  9. RobynJune 29, 2008 at 9:31 PM

    Your stuff is beautiful. I wish I had something to trade. I will had to peruse you etsy shop. Online shopping I can do. Thanks for stopping by.

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  10. KatJune 29, 2008 at 9:44 PM

    Your jewelry is gorgeous! Wow!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting! Are you serious about your dad? That is hilarious! What are the chances? ;)
    I often wonder why they took out the old stuff (merry-go-rounds, metal slides) and then put in these crazy bent metal ladders that look like torture devices. Strange.
    Have a great night! :)

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  11. SophieJune 29, 2008 at 9:47 PM

    Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog :)!

    You happen to comment on the right blog, because I'm a huge fan of handmade jewelry, particularly earrings. :) These look so pretty!

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  12. BlessedJune 29, 2008 at 11:02 PM

    Thanks for dropping by my blog & sure I'll enter your contest!

    As for trading... that is a great idea, I'll have to check out your store and see what you've got!

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  13. cpullumJune 29, 2008 at 11:12 PM

    very nice!! I don't own any jewelry and need to start!

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  14. blah, blah by lindseyJune 29, 2008 at 11:50 PM

    your blog is so cute!! love your stuff..i will definitely give you a shout on my blog

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  15. blah, blah by lindseyJune 29, 2008 at 11:50 PM

    ps: i sure wish i had stuff i made..cause i would definitely trade ;)

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  16. kourtneyJune 30, 2008 at 12:28 AM

    Hi new friend! It's so fun to make more. You're right, they do look alike and the pic of you and her, is totally my #3 girls' "cheese" smile. I love it! The jewelry is beautiful and I am so giving you a shout-out! If you are interested in trading...check out my sisters and my blog. sayingitsimply.blogspot.com

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  17. LyndaJune 30, 2008 at 12:58 AM

    Your jewelry is beautiful and I would be proud to wear it.

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  18. kellyJune 30, 2008 at 1:01 AM

    i'm in!

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  19. SuperCoolMomJune 30, 2008 at 1:12 AM

    Hmmm, I'm in for the giveaway! and up for a trade! I'll have to get busy and then we'll see about some shopping!

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  20. jannaJune 30, 2008 at 1:56 AM

    Cute jewelery.

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  21. jannaJune 30, 2008 at 1:57 AM

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  22. Are You Serious!June 30, 2008 at 2:29 AM

    ♡ First of all I love your idea of trading!!! How fun would that be!

    I'll totally be putting your contest on my blog! Love the jewelry! :)

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  23. The Pyper FamJune 30, 2008 at 4:17 AM

    I love your jewlrey! And have spent the past hour (its 1am and I had intended on going to bed hours ago) reading your blog and I love it! Thanks for your comment on mine, and please please please enter me in your contest! I will for sure be back for more! :)

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  24. Bunny BJune 30, 2008 at 7:27 AM

    Lovely jewelry! I hope I win! I love the purple set - it's so sweet!!!

    Please enter me an additional 3 times. I've blogged HERE! Thank you SO much!!

    bunnybox9 at gmail . com

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  25. ElizabethJune 30, 2008 at 8:08 AM

    Natalie I love your blog. It makes me laugh. Pick me:)

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  26. Rachael Schirano \\ Rachael Schirano PhotographyJune 30, 2008 at 10:34 AM

    your pieces are so beautiful! i love them!

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  27. EmilyJune 30, 2008 at 10:41 AM

    Who did you find my blog thru? I like yours, I'd like it even more if I won something:) I will try to think up something to trade, as I am not very crafty (can't trade a makeover or a homecooked meal from this far away).

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  28. simply krisJune 30, 2008 at 11:18 AM

    Hello! (I see that my SIS (Kourtney) beat me to you and our new friendship!) Your earrings are beautiful and I too, will shout your praises from my blog.

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  29. The Linabooty'sJune 30, 2008 at 11:42 AM

    Natalie your earrings are the shiznit!!

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  30. AnonymousJune 30, 2008 at 12:26 PM

    Wow! It's all so pretty! Sign me up, sister!
    Mary Lea :)

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  31. CoLiE-OJune 30, 2008 at 12:28 PM

    jewelry is a girlies best friend... and you too can be my bestest friend if i win this giveaway. trust me, you wanna be my bestest friend :)

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  32. kamewhJune 30, 2008 at 1:37 PM

    Very pretty jewelry! I love your Formal Wine Charms :)

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  33. AprilJune 30, 2008 at 1:47 PM

    I am leaving a comment

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  34. amandaJune 30, 2008 at 1:51 PM

    ok i couldn't leave...my goodness you are talented!! i wish i was cool enough to trade :)

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  35. Krystyn @ Really, Are You Serious?June 30, 2008 at 2:59 PM

    Cute jewelry...I'd love to win something!

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  36. UnknownJune 30, 2008 at 4:08 PM

    I found your site through Melissa at MFD. Your jewlery is beautiful as is your daughter! Great pics and blogs! Definitely one I'll come back to view over and over!

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  37. Mistress MeeyeeJune 30, 2008 at 5:34 PM

    Oh my God, I want to win this Jewelry! So awesome!!My mom has a birthday coming up and this would be terrific! Thanks a bunch. Cheers!

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  38. Hannah AshmoreJune 30, 2008 at 5:37 PM

    Score I want to be entered. Thanks for the shout out for my bows. I put a link on my blog to go to your blog. Also, will you please take pictures of Lydia in my bows. I am in the process of designing my bowhead blog. Thanks chica.

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  39. Dave and AbbyJune 30, 2008 at 7:04 PM

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  40. Dave and AbbyJune 30, 2008 at 7:07 PM

    This is Dave. I want the earrings. I figure after reading the Twilight series, wearing women's jewelry is the next step. You aren't a Mary Kay consultant by chance...

    Just kidding - Dave didn't write this, I did! Ha ha! He'll kill me!
    I love you Nat! Your little sister.

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  41. Dave and AbbyJune 30, 2008 at 7:09 PM

    Whatever. I really do want the earrings! Pick me!

    Dave

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  42. ThreeundertwoJune 30, 2008 at 7:55 PM

    Love your jewelry! Just my type! I'll be back.

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  43. ClaireJune 30, 2008 at 8:05 PM

    Hi, I saw your contest on my sister in law, Harmony's site. Please enter me :)

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  44. kristi leeJune 30, 2008 at 8:36 PM

    Holy Macaroni, my dear! Look how many people are showing you love. Of course you know I'm a fan and I'm posting your info on my blog next!!

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  45. MichelleJune 30, 2008 at 9:22 PM

    I LOVE the leaf earrings and necklace! So fun! I would love to win, so pick me! :)

    I make hairbows, too, so let me know if you want to trade for more bows - www.bingabows.com

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  46. AnonymousJune 30, 2008 at 10:01 PM

    The necklace and earring set I bought from you a few weeks ago is a big hit at my office. I have forwarded your site to all my office peers.

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  47. ValerieJune 30, 2008 at 10:19 PM

    Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog. You have such a cute little girl, and how awesome that you know one of my old college roommates, Kristi. Love your jewelry too.

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  48. DeCaires FamilyJune 30, 2008 at 10:24 PM

    Any friend of Harmony's is a friend of mine! Your jewelry is adorable! I could use some accessorizing these days. Food splattered shirts and pony tails just aren't cutting it anymore!

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  49. The MontgomerysJune 30, 2008 at 10:26 PM

    Wow great earrings.

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  50. The MontgomerysJune 30, 2008 at 10:27 PM

    Please pick me!

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  51. The MontgomerysJune 30, 2008 at 10:28 PM

    Elder Ballard is inspired by God and I great full that he is. Thanks for the comment on my blog!

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  52. The MontgomerysJune 30, 2008 at 10:32 PM

    I just had a baby and need a "push" gift. I would love any of these beautiful hand crafted earrings.

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  53. EricaJuly 1, 2008 at 1:07 AM

    Okay, you are AMAZING! Seriously! I found your blog through a friends blog and I just fell in love with your jewelry! I hope to be wearing a pair of your earings one day!

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  54. EricaJuly 1, 2008 at 1:08 AM

    I am posting your awesome giveaway on my blog... www.paperbuttons.blogspot.com

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  55. xcdenkeJuly 1, 2008 at 1:36 AM

    I guess I'm a little late to get in on the action. But, I LOVE your stuff, so how can I not. Number 55 isn't bad. :) Great idea. I will put up a Paisley Lane 'shout out' on my blog just for you, well... and because your stuff is pretty amazing.

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  56. AnonymousJuly 1, 2008 at 4:00 AM

    Beautiful Lovely Jewelry!

    dbstout[at]juno[dot]com

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  57. UnknownJuly 1, 2008 at 12:20 PM

    Hi Natalie. Got your note and here I am, leaving comments. I also gave you a shout out on my blog, but actually for more than one reason. You are the recipient of a rockin' bloggin' award, so stop by and pick it up -- it's getting heavy.

    Love the trade idea. A lot. My friend said she thinks of us as a trade and barter society. I told her she's dern right!I am planning on lots of sewing in the future prior to the holidays and I love to trade.

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  58. DanaJuly 1, 2008 at 12:32 PM

    Wow, your stuff is gorgeous!

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  59. KarinJuly 1, 2008 at 12:36 PM

    Beautiful line of jewelry.......

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  60. ErinJuly 1, 2008 at 3:22 PM

    Wow, I'm impressed.

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  61. CarrieJuly 1, 2008 at 4:27 PM

    Woot! July 15th is my 36th birthday, wouldn't winning such lovely jewlery be the best!

    Sew Much Fabric, Sew Little Time, pointed my way here. I love what I've seen so far and I'm going do snoop around you blog some more and enjoy all the pretty pictures.

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  62. AnonymousJuly 1, 2008 at 9:09 PM

    I am entering my mom in. She can't figure out how to do it herself. I think it is the freaky little cursive letters that she has to mimic.

    So there you go mom. You are entered. Thanks for visiting my blog...

    natalie

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  63. UnknownJuly 2, 2008 at 2:43 PM

    I hereby proclaim my paisley lane comment..... i better win.

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  64. UnknownJuly 2, 2008 at 2:54 PM

    p.s. you now have a shout out on my blog... so that will be three tickets please.

    trade... hmmm I can get you free parking downtown CDA and Spokane... doesn't get better than that..

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  65. ChristinaJuly 2, 2008 at 3:30 PM

    well even though i don't wear a lot(or any)jewlery. It'd be great to win,then I'd deffinatly wear it for a while at least

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  66. Artsy AutJuly 2, 2008 at 8:37 PM

    I love your cute blog, your jewelry is really great!

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  67. lisaJuly 2, 2008 at 11:32 PM

    um, as the 67th comment on this post, I hardly think I stand a chance. Especially since I've never won a contest in my LIFE. So, that's why I've hesitated to comment. But prove me wrong! I dare you!

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  68. RandiJuly 3, 2008 at 1:39 AM

    Okay - So we weren't the MOST popular at high school - but I've got to say what did they know, really? Now we are amazing. You gotta love the love. We were just hiding behind the flannels and thermals, awaiting our grand debut and now..... "TAH DAH"

    Love the new blog layout- looks great. Thanks for using my pics. It makes me really happy.

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  69. Natalie JaneJuly 3, 2008 at 8:15 AM

    Randi - well maybe not the most popular. But at least we were in the top 10% - per the year book poll at least :)

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  70. AmberJuly 3, 2008 at 9:20 AM

    Such pretty jewelry - and what a great idea with a contest! I love to win :). Also - enter me in extra times because I gave a shout out to you on my blog!!

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  71. Danielle ChristiansenJuly 3, 2008 at 11:57 AM

    Can you see my little comment way down here at the bottom? Your stuff is darling and I would love to be the possesor of such an extraordinary find. I am about to have a bay and since I do not feel beautiful anyway. i need as much dressing on me as possible! Thanks for the fun giveaway.

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  72. Danielle ChristiansenJuly 3, 2008 at 11:58 AM

    that was suppose to say baby above! woops! I'm not having a bay.

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  73. Natalie JaneJuly 3, 2008 at 12:06 PM

    Good thing your not having a bay. That would really suck to push out.

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  74. heatherJuly 3, 2008 at 1:45 PM

    your jewelry is simply darling. Unique little pieces like yours make me smile. (moreso when i am wearing it!!)

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  75. carrieJuly 3, 2008 at 7:26 PM

    hi! you don't know me, but i'm a friend of Joette's and followed your link in her blog, and tada...you have some great stuff!!

    threw in a little shout out on my blog, too. Ü

    i don't make anything worth trading, but i'll take advantage of the opportunity to spread the word for another friend and share her blog, LILBOOWORKS.BLOGSPOT.COM, she has all kinds of great stuff...

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  76. Over The Tipsy Top DesignJuly 4, 2008 at 12:08 AM

    Natalie,
    Your jewelry is so cute. We would love to work out some trade action with you. I am use to making my husband make things for me to trade, so this might be a fun change.

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  77. AnonymousJuly 5, 2008 at 1:44 PM

    Hay this is Abby's sister in law. I may be young but I probley will look cuter than any one, in your Jewelry.

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  78. AnonymousJuly 5, 2008 at 1:47 PM

    Hay I'm Julia Caroline's neice I love looking cute just like Caroline!

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  79. AnonymousJuly 5, 2008 at 1:50 PM

    By the way "young" means Julia is 3 and I am 9

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  80. Rosemary July 5, 2008 at 7:35 PM

    Beautiful jewelry!! I love it. count me in on the giveaway. And thanks for visiting my blog!

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  81. UnknownJuly 6, 2008 at 2:12 PM

    I always brought you a glass of water...

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  82. AnonymousJuly 6, 2008 at 2:14 PM

    You are the pretty sister.
    (Pick me)
    Wayne

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  83. Natalie JaneJuly 6, 2008 at 11:11 PM

    Wayne - Do I know you?

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  84. MarenJuly 7, 2008 at 6:11 PM

    cute cute jewelry. i gave you a shout out and put your link on my blog. i want to win!!

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  85. Natalie JaneJuly 7, 2008 at 6:17 PM

    Thanks "Mama" i'd love to read your blog sometime.

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  86. BonnieJuly 9, 2008 at 10:26 AM

    Love your blog! I also love your jewelry and the idea of "trading" handmade things. I'll get back to you on that one!

    bmayz

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  87. Julie@My5monkeysJuly 9, 2008 at 12:06 PM

    what beautiful jewelry and pick me

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  88. bebaJuly 10, 2008 at 10:06 PM

    Although I am persecuted for my non-pierced ears, I want to add more Paisley Lane Jewelry to my collection.

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  89. kinslowfamily5July 11, 2008 at 11:04 AM

    I saw your giveaway on another blog. I love your jewelry. I really not sure how to put this on my blog but I will try. April

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  90. WhitneyJuly 11, 2008 at 1:03 PM

    I loved the earrings I got from the favorite things swap and would love to have more!

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  91. jendalynJuly 11, 2008 at 10:43 PM

    Ever since I read your blog, my husband has been eating watermelon by the pound. No, JUST KIDDING! Seriously, thanks for the entertaining blog. I enjoyed reading it, and think your jewelry is delightful. I'll be glad to hook you up with a link on my blog!

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  92. eshancockJuly 12, 2008 at 3:01 PM

    I am new to the "blog" scene. I backed into your sight through lightrefreshmentsserved.com. Congratulations on the lovely line of jewelry!

    Genie in Arizona

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  93. severts6July 12, 2008 at 10:33 PM

    Super cool jewelry. If I don't win I might have to hop over to your ETSY shop and treat myself. :)

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  94. PaperDoll DesignsJuly 13, 2008 at 2:29 PM

    I'm in need of a new pair of little dangly earrings!!! I'll have to email you for a trade :)

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Thank you so much for stopping by! I love reading each and every comment. The fact that you take time out of your day to comment, seriously makes my day!