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Wednesday, 24 August 2011

Excitement Plus - a "Pride and Prejudice" Giveaway!

image mr darcy and elizabeth bennet pride and prejudice BBC
 
So I've been thinking about hosting a blog giveaway for some time and realised that with all my thinking and not much doing, it's been a long time between giveaways.  But that situation is easily rectified with a Pride and Prejudice giveaway!  What could you win?  I was a little undecided about what the prize should be, so I thought I would let the winner decide.  Up for grabs is your choice of a Darcy or an Elizabeth P&P text brooch.  That's right, the winner will get to choose one of these beautiful brooches!

image mr darcy brooch elizabeth bennet brooch pride and prejudice two cheeky monkeys vintage text jewellery jewelry

What do you have to do to win one of these brooches?  As is usual for me, there are a number of ways to enter this giveaway:

Mandatory Entry:
Look through either my Etsy or Madeit stores and tell me which is your current favourite Pride and Prejudice creation (feel free to look through the "sold" section too).

Optional Entries:
1. Let me know your favourite Pride and Prejudice character or quote and which brooch you would choose if you are the winner.
2. Become a follower of my blog.
3. Become a liker of my Facebook page and let me know.
4. Blog, Tweet or mention on Facebook about this giveaway. Don't forget to leave me a link to your mention!  If you do all three social media mentions, please leave a separate comment for each.

Please leave a SEPARATE COMMENT for each entry as well as a way for me to contact you should you be the winner.
This giveaway will run until midnight, 31 August 2011 (Australian Eastern Standard Time) and is open to entrants WORLDWIDE.  The winner will be chosen via Random.org.

81 comments:

  1. dkshopgirl24 August 2011 at 22:44

    oooh... i follow your blog, facebook... love your original mr darcy ring - same as your avatar (which first got me curious about your work!) ... hmmm if i won? tricky - they're both great - but i would probably go the one with Elizabeth written on it. love the swirly edge!

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  2. Mihaela Pojogu24 August 2011 at 23:29

    current favourite Pride and Prejudice creation:
    Brooch. Mr Darcy. Dramatic. Pride and Prejudice. Flower. Leaf. Cabochon. Upcycled. Cameo. Noir

    mihaela.mihordea at gmail dot com

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  3. Mihaela Pojogu24 August 2011 at 23:34

    favourite Pride and Prejudice character:
    Elizabeth B.
    fav quote: "So this is your opinion of me. Thank you for explaining so fully. Perhaps these offences might have been overlooked had not your pride been hurt by my honesty"

    I would choose: the left one

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  4. Mihaela Pojogu24 August 2011 at 23:35

    a follower of this blog:
    miha.ela

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  5. Mihaela Pojogu24 August 2011 at 23:38

    liker of Facebook page
    mihaela pojogu

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  6. Mihaela Pojogu24 August 2011 at 23:41

    tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/#!/MihaelaPojogu/status/106360396952244226

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  7. Mihaela Pojogu24 August 2011 at 23:42

    http://www.facebook.com/mihaela.pojogu/posts/260209830671020 shared on FB

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  8. Gracey25 August 2011 at 01:56

    I think this is my favorite from your sold items : http://www.etsy.com/transaction/51233526

    Please contact me at www.homespunhandmaiden.etsy.com

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  9. Gracey25 August 2011 at 01:58

    I think my favorite character would be Elizabeth but the mom cracks me up :)

    I think I would prefer the horizontal brooch :)

    Please contact me at www.homespunhandmaiden.etsy.com

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  10. Gracey25 August 2011 at 01:58

    I follow your blog

    Please contact me at www.homespunhandmaiden.etsy.com

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  11. Caitlin25 August 2011 at 14:44

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/80438462/brooch-mr-darcy-bouquet-pin-jane-austen

    This is my favourite of your pride and prejudice items!

    Caitlin

    craftycrackpot@hotmail.com

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  12. Caitlin25 August 2011 at 14:45

    My favourite character is Mr Darcy, and there are too many quotes to name!! :) Such a great movie....


    craftycrackpot@hotmail.com

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  13. Caitlin25 August 2011 at 14:47

    I follow your blog but it won't let me comment with my blogger account but I'm pretty sure you know me - Caitlin-craftycrackpot :)

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  14. bananaorangeapple25 August 2011 at 20:30

    My favourite P&P creation from your shop is the brooch with the teal dangly bead, altough I am not wildly enthusiastic about the idea of cutting up books to create art....but I can see that the end justifies the means. I think it is because I am an English teacher...

    Have blogged about your giveaway, it fitted in nicely with my Jane Eyre film review.
    http://bananaquilts.blogspot.com/2011/08/movie-review-jane-eyre.html

    BTW, my sister can raise one eyebrow like Lizzie does (the Lizzie in the photo above) but try as I might I can only raise both. Hmph.


    If I win, you can contact me through etsy, bananaorangeapple.

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  15. Zuda Gay Pease25 August 2011 at 23:14

    The females in our family LOVE Jane Austin! My favorite character in P&P is Darcy of course and I just have to say that Colin Firth is the perfect Mr. Darcy! Many quotes in this book that are memorable...Love the one about closets being a "happy thought, indeed" but I'm picking this one: "I cannot fix on the hour, or the look, or the words, which laid the foundation. It is too long ago. I was in the middle before I knew that I had begun." I love all your P&P items!

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  16. Lizzi26 August 2011 at 14:22

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/58046948/brooch-mr-darcy-dramatic-pride-and

    I love this brooch. Mr. Darcy *swoons*

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  17. ijogthereforeiblog27 August 2011 at 00:08

    I love the Mr Darcy headband! Such a gorgeous idea.

    jogblogjog@gmail.com

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  18. ijogthereforeiblog27 August 2011 at 00:09

    My favourite quote is: "Stupid men are the only ones worth knowing after all."

    I would have to choose the Mr Darcy Brooch.

    jogblogjog at gmail dot com

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  19. ijogthereforeiblog27 August 2011 at 00:10

    I am a new follower. Thanks for having me!

    jogblogjog at gmail dot com

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  20. Becky27 August 2011 at 01:11

    My favorite is the opening line:

    It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.

    And I'd choose the Darcy broach. Can it come with a wet-shirted Colin Firth?

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  21. Kaytee27 August 2011 at 01:12

    I love this... http://www.etsy.com/listing/80438462/brooch-mr-darcy-bouquet-pin-jane-austen... brooch. It's lovely.
    Thanks!
    katelyn.j.stephens at gmail dot com

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  22. Kaytee27 August 2011 at 01:13

    Elizabeth's father is definitely my favorite character. I would pick the Elizabeth brooch!
    katelyn.j.stephens at gmail dot com

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  23. xlacrimax27 August 2011 at 03:04

    My favorite is Brooch. Georgiana Darcy. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice. Upcycled. Cameo. Bouquet Pin.(sold) :)
    xlacrimax[at]gmail.com

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  24. Anonymous27 August 2011 at 03:18

    I love them all I can't decide on just one...
    how do I enter to win one? dagiggles@rock.com

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  25. Morphine27 August 2011 at 04:02

    My favorite item:
    http://etsy.me/oRFHHf

    kjmillionie[at]gmail.com

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  26. Lynda27 August 2011 at 06:00

    The Mr. Darcy brooch is so awesome!!

    lmr3683 at hotmail dot com

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  27. rabkina27 August 2011 at 08:28

    hi! it's a great shop i should say)))
    my faves are
    -Headband, Virginie, Filigree, Flower Cabochon, Bridal Accessories
    -Brooch. Elizabeth Bennet

    elen.rabkina(at)gmail(dot)com

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  28. rabkina27 August 2011 at 08:30

    my favourite character is Darcy)))
    I wish i could meet him in real life))))))

    elen.rabkina(at)gmail(dot)com

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  29. rabkina27 August 2011 at 08:33

    i am a new follower of your blog

    elen.rabkina(at)gmail(dot)com

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  30. rabkina27 August 2011 at 08:34

    i've blogged about the giveaway!
    http://rabkina.blogspot.com/2011/08/31-8_4175.html

    elen.rabkina(at)gmail(dot)com

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  31. DESPINA27 August 2011 at 09:11

    My favourite is the Brooch. Mr Darcy Bridal. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice. Upcycled. Cameo. Bouquet Pin. Jewellery Glass Pearl
    http://www.etsy.com/transaction/51233526
    LOVE IT!!

    DESPINA
    deb_oro@yahoo.gr

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  32. DESPINA27 August 2011 at 09:14

    Ah, Mr. Darcy is my favourite!!
    A complex, misunderstood man -but a treasure to discover :))
    I would choose the Darcy brooch :))

    DESPINA
    deb_oro@yahoo.gr

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  33. DESPINA27 August 2011 at 09:14

    I like you on Facebook, as Despina Vnt

    DESPINA
    deb_oro@yahoo.gr

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  34. Ioanna27 August 2011 at 09:17

    From your shop, I love most the Brooch. Mr Darcy Bridal. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice. Upcycled. Cameo. Bouquet Pin. Jewellery Glass Pearl

    Ioanna, yana_ven@yahoo.gr

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  35. Ioanna27 August 2011 at 09:18

    My fav is DARCY!!
    I'd love HIS brooch <3 <3

    Ioanna, yana_ven@yahoo.gr

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  36. Anonymous27 August 2011 at 09:41

    I love this sold item http://www.etsy.com/transaction/48247631
    <3
    I must confess I fangirled when I saw a p+p giveaway!

    Ria
    riabougas@gmail.com

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  37. Anonymous27 August 2011 at 09:43

    My fav character has to be Mary, she reminds me of myself haha

    If I win I'd pick the horizontal brooch

    Ria
    riabougas@gmail.com

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  38. Anonymous27 August 2011 at 09:44

    Following this blog

    Ria
    riabougas@gmail.com

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  39. Anonymous27 August 2011 at 09:50

    Liked on FB
    Riarapture

    Ria
    riabougas@gmail.com

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  40. Amber27 August 2011 at 10:43

    I really like the Brooch. Elizabeth Bennet. Dramatic. Pride and Prejudice. Jane Austen. Flower. Turquoise. Leaf. Cabochon. Upcycled. Cameo. Noir
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/61124431/brooch-elizabeth-bennet-dramatic-pride
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  41. Amber27 August 2011 at 10:43

    Elizabeth Bennett is my favorite so I'd choose the Elizabeth quote brooch!
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  42. Amber27 August 2011 at 10:44

    I follow your blog publicly with google friend connect
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  43. Amber27 August 2011 at 10:46

    I shared on Facebook about this giveaway, my FB name is Amanda Moore:
    http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=152539448165092&id=804795642
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  44. Amber27 August 2011 at 10:47

    I tweeted about this giveaway, I'm @AmberGoo;
    https://twitter.com/#!/AmberGoo/status/107252766950428672
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  45. rosewendy27 August 2011 at 13:42

    like 'Dramatic Mr Darcy brooch pin' with it's little red flower.

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  46. KarenZ28 August 2011 at 01:20

    My favorite is http://www.etsy.com/listing/80438462/brooch-mr-darcy-bouquet-pin-jane-austen
    niuniuzheng at gmail dot com

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  47. KarenZ28 August 2011 at 01:22

    I, Ting Li, liked you on facebook.
    niuniuzheng at gmail dot com

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  48. Anonymous28 August 2011 at 06:56

    my favorite is the Brooch. Mr Darcy. Bouquet Pin. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice. Teal. Upcycled Text Book. Cameo. Jewellery

    uk7ss@yahoo.com

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  49. Anonymous28 August 2011 at 06:58

    i am a public gfc follower of your blog: uk7ss@yaho.com

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  50. John28 August 2011 at 07:12

    I'm entering and hoping to win for my daughter. She adores Mr. Darcy and Miss Bennett right now and often relates situations in life to them... which I don't mind because I fell in love with the book at about the same age (16). :)

    In your shops, I do like this brooch:
    http://www.etsy.com/transaction/48247631

    and I like the text with Mr. Darcy included. :)

    hiwendyhi at yahoo dot com

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  51. John28 August 2011 at 07:16

    I love Mr. Bennet!! What a great father. :) And I think perhaps the black brooch.
    hiwendyhi at yahoo dot com

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  52. John28 August 2011 at 07:17

    GFC follower - ArtsyChaos.
    hiwendyhi at yahoo dot com

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  53. John28 August 2011 at 07:17

    I like you on Facebook as Wendy R.
    hiwendyhi at yahoo dot com

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  54. John28 August 2011 at 07:19

    Tweet:
    http://twitter.com/#!/ArtsyChaos/status/107562688749645824
    hiwendyhi at yahoo dot com

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  55. SnowflakeDay (Audra)28 August 2011 at 12:28

    My favorite Pride and Prejudice creation was the Mr. Darcy ring that was sold recently. I also love the Baroque Orchid Swarovski Earrings.
    Snowflake Day Play at gmail dot com

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  56. SnowflakeDay (Audra)28 August 2011 at 12:30

    My favorite Pride and Prejudice character besides my sweet Mr. Darcy (lol), would be Charlotte Lucas, Elizabeth's friend. I feel bad for her in a way; that she's viewed as plain by some and feels pressured to be married already. I love how she takes it though; she's determined to be happy and is content and that says a lot. She seems to be a true friend, without jealously towards Elizabeth, which would have been easy considering who Charlotte wound up marrying.
    Snowflake Day Play at gmail dot com

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  57. SnowflakeDay (Audra)28 August 2011 at 12:31

    I liked you on Facebook as Audra Lynn W.
    Snowflake Day Play at gmail dot com
    *I forgot to mention, if I won I would pick the one with the word Darcy visible on it.

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  58. SnowflakeDay (Audra)28 August 2011 at 12:33

    tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/SnowflakeDay/statuses/107641733424222209
    Snowflake Day Play at gmail dot com

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  59. •´.¸¸.•¨¯`♥Kat F.♥´¯¨•.¸¸.´•28 August 2011 at 15:06

    Love the Ring Mr Darcy no 1.

    fastkat at gmail dot com

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  60. •´.¸¸.•¨¯`♥Kat F.♥´¯¨•.¸¸.´•28 August 2011 at 15:08

    My favorite character is Mr. Darcy, of course!
    I'd choose the Darcy brooch.
    fastkat at gmail dot com

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  61. wonder Woman28 August 2011 at 18:50

    Love the Mr. Darcy ring
    alex_sup3rgirl at yahoo dot com

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  62. wonder Woman28 August 2011 at 18:51

    My favorite character is Lizzy, but I'd choose the brooch that has Darcy written on it

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  63. wonder Woman28 August 2011 at 18:52

    GFC follower: Alexandra Andrei

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  64. myloveletters29 August 2011 at 16:16

    My favourite from your store is the Brooch. Mr Darcy. Dramatic. Pride and Prejudice. Flower. Leaf. Cabochon. Upcycled. Cameo. Noir

    mubinster at gmail dot com

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  65. Anonymous29 August 2011 at 20:53

    I love the brooch on etsy with the teal bead...
    if I won the giveaway, I'd pick the Elizabeth brooch!

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  66. Lyudmila29 August 2011 at 23:26

    I like the Margarita Necklace, Bridal, Cream Swarovski Pearl, Ribbon, Wedding Jewelry
    lusizova at gmail.com

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  67. Lyudmila29 August 2011 at 23:28

    Like you on fb =Lyudmila Sizova
    lusizova at gmail.com

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  68. Unknown31 August 2011 at 08:04

    I think my favorite P&P item you've had is this one (http://www.etsy.com/transaction/48462558).
    mummytocharis at yahoo dot com

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  69. Unknown31 August 2011 at 08:05

    My favourite P&P character is Elizabeth.
    mummytocharis at yahoo dot com

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  70. Unknown31 August 2011 at 08:06

    GFC follower=mummytocharis
    mummytocharis at yahoo dot com

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  71. Unknown31 August 2011 at 08:07

    Like your Facebook page=Sarah Jane.
    mummytocharis at yahoo dot com

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  72. Linda Meyers-Gabbard31 August 2011 at 20:14

    I like this Mr. Darcy ring
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/70617055/ring-mr-darcy-no-1-pride-and-prejudice

    Although I'd rather have Mr. Darcy!!
    *sigh*

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  73. Linda Meyers-Gabbard31 August 2011 at 20:18

    My favorite is Mr Darcy
    If I win I'd live the Mr Darcy Brooche

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  74. Linda Meyers-Gabbard31 August 2011 at 20:20

    I liked your Facebook page

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  75. Linda Meyers-Gabbard31 August 2011 at 20:22

    I follow via GFC

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  76. Briana31 August 2011 at 23:44

    my favorite item is the feminine Headband
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/59450088/headband-virginie-filigree-flower

    brianaduda at gmail dot com

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  77. Briana31 August 2011 at 23:47

    Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy are my favorite characters so I would choose the Miss Bennet/Darcy brooch :)
    brianaduda at gmail dot com

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  78. Briana31 August 2011 at 23:47

    i am a gfc follower
    brianaduda at gmail dot com

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  79. Beth1 September 2011 at 08:26

    I love the vintage art prints, especially the compass and tea cup--I think these would make a great pair for my sewing room.

    wordygirl at earthlink dot net

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  80. Beth1 September 2011 at 08:29

    I'm a new GFC follower.

    wordygirl at earthlink dot net

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  81. Beth1 September 2011 at 08:33

    My favorite character is Elizabeth's father. If I won, I would choose the "Elizabeth" brooch.

    wordygirl at earthlink dot net

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