Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Spring Homesteading Giveaway! - CLOSED


This is Fiona and she is looking for a new home in time for Easter! I'm offering her up in this Spring giveaway! ;) Fiona is made of ceramic and is hand painted with colorful flowers and embellishments by me. She measures a mighty 4.5" tall (about the size of a real baby chick). Those of you that follow my blog know that we've just added 6 chickens to our family, and I'm a little chick crazy at the moment!

I've also been getting more into homesteading activities, such as gardening and baking. So, as a bonus, I'm including squirrel and gnome cookie cutters in this giveaway! They are super cute, and I'll also send along my favorite, simple shortbread cookie recipe. Yum!



How to enter:

Please leave a comment about your favorite homesteading activity on this post (gardening, baking, cooking, sewing, soap making, etc.)! :) Also, if you do any or all of the things listed below, you'll gain additional entries (Those that already follow the sites below will be entered for each, but please still comment on this post that you do):

*Start following my blog for one entry.
*Become a fan of Illustrated Ink on Facebook for one entry.
*If you Tweet about this giveaway or blog about it-you'll be entered an additional time for each link (please limit these to 4 links).

The winner will be chosen at random from a magical hat. ;) This giveaway will end on Friday, April 8th. Please leave a way for me to contact you, in case you are the winner! This giveaway is open to my International friends, too. Thank you in advance for entering!
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89 comments:

  1. NydiaMarch 29, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    How to resist your awesome giveaway, Leila? Fiona is too sweet!

    As a homesteading activity (not to mention my embroideries!), I love when I get time for gardening with my little witch, and baking something yummy for him. Those cutters would be wonderful to embellish your cookies recipe! ;)

    Kisses from Nydia.

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  2. NydiaMarch 29, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    I already follow your cool blog... :)

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  3. NydiaMarch 29, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    I'm a fan a fan of Illustrated Ink on Facebook.

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  4. MypieceofpeaceMarch 29, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    I <3 Fiona..... I can give her a very good home in my garden with 2 strong gnomes as body guards for her highness!!! My favorite homesteading activities are gardening and sewing :-)

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  5. MypieceofpeaceMarch 29, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    I am a FB fan

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  6. NydiaMarch 29, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Just twittered about it: http://twitter.com/#!/bupsalamanders/status/52878516022288384

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  7. MypieceofpeaceMarch 29, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    And I <3 you on etsy

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  8. MypieceofpeaceMarch 29, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    and I am a blog stalker

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  9. OmaLindasOldeBaggsandStuftShirtsMarch 29, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    I already follow your fabu blog. The Olde Bagg

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  10. OmaLindasOldeBaggsandStuftShirtsMarch 29, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    I love to sew (purses especially), knit, crochet, needlepoint, garden, can my own jelly and salsa, cook, bake, build furniture and have a design degree. The Olde Bagg

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  11. OmaLindasOldeBaggsandStuftShirtsMarch 29, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    I already like you (very much) on facebook. And besides the giveaway is the day before my birthday. The Olde Bagg, Linda

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  12. OmaLindasOldeBaggsandStuftShirtsMarch 29, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    It's not a tweet but I am gonna mention you on my blog YeOldeCronesGazette just because I want to. The Olde Bagg, Linda

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  13. The Crafty Calico...March 29, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    This is too awsome! Beautiful job.

    I sew, do ceramics, garden and design our outside so far. I made jewerly of all kinds. I love to cook and I love to make special doggie and cat treats for freinds with fur babys.

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  14. SassyButClassyMarch 29, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    What a sweet chick!
    I love to cook and will be starting my adventures in gardening this year. I'm going to (try to) grow a vegetable container garden on my apartment balcony. Wish me luck! I'm already a fb fan. ;)

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  15. chandlergueraMarch 29, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Cute Easter chick! I love nesting and do this by cooking and cleaning.
    I love following your blog, am a facebook fan and am going to tweet it right now!

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  16. AnonymousMarch 29, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Sewing (just started making sock monkies!), cross-stitch, and baking. :)

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  17. NoneofakindMarch 29, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    My favorite homesteading activity is sipping a glass of wine on the patio while watching birds at the feeders. Bliss. Bitterwaterbreeze.

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  18. giddy99March 29, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    My favorites would be cooking, baking and CANNING (making my own jams & jellies)! And embroidery, too!

    I already follow your blog, but I don't Twitter or Facebook anymore.

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  19. ElysiaMarch 29, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    Aw this chick is so cool and she would love my mexican kitty Earl! I am already following your blog..

    As for homesteading, I love new projects if it's cooking, juicing, drinking and eating such goodness, and recently got a sewing machine to have some fun with:)

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  20. Zombie QueenMarch 30, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    Oh! I love Fiona!!

    As for homesteading activities, I enjoy knitting, spinning yarn, embroidery, cross stitch, sew, bake and make my own herbal remedies.

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  21. Zombie QueenMarch 30, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    I follow your blog :)

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  22. Zombie QueenMarch 30, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    I'm a fan on facebook :)

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  23. PiliMarch 30, 2011 at 2:09 AM

    Leila! Such a cute chickie!!
    I've been rather unmotivated for any homesteading activity, but my favourite always remains baking cupcakes! Even if after making them I feel too full to eat them!

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  24. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 2:36 AM

    My favourite homesteading activity has to be baking cupcakes! I love it and am lucky enough for it to be my 'job' I also love sewing (on an equal par)

    I am already a follower of your lovely blog and will tweet about this today. I am also a follower on Facebook. Thank you Sue x

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  25. JingleMarch 30, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    I like to bake! Cupcakes are my favorite!

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  26. JingleMarch 30, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    I follow your blog!

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  27. AnonymousMarch 30, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Of course I would love to enter your competition! and what a sweet chicken she is! :)
    Activities I love are making my crafts, painting, fixing things and baking chocolate chip muffins!! :0)
    x

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  28. jenniferMarch 30, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Oh my goodness, you have a blog too. Well count me in!!

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  29. UnknownMarch 31, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    I have awarded you with a 'Stylish Blogger Award'. Check out the link for further info. http://thekraftycupcake.blogspot.com/2011/03/award-for-me.html

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  30. AmberApril 1, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Gardening is my favorite homesteading activity!
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  31. AmberApril 1, 2011 at 3:43 PM

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

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  32. AimeeApril 1, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    My favorite homesteading activity is knitting, followed by bread-baking, gardening, and composting!

    aimee_johnson at mcad dot edu

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  33. pollyApril 1, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    i love to bake and love counted cross stitch.
    pkeintz@gmail.com

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  34. pollyApril 1, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    follow gfc
    pkeintz@gmail.com

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  35. AnonymousApril 2, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    I love baking and adding my own touch to traditional recipies. I also try and sew. I'm self taught so I'm still learning the ways.

    ps those are the cutest cookie cutters I've ever seen <3

    Ria
    spitintheface@gmail.com

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  36. CelineApril 2, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    My favorite homesteading activity is baking ! :D

    celine_qm(at)yahoo(dot)com(dot)ph

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  37. MarijaApril 2, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Gardening and baking are my favorites! Speaking of baking, I'm seriously in love with the gnome cookie cutter :)

    marija.majerle at gmail dot com

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  38. WCA Yash TravelApril 3, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    baking and making hair bows are my favorite homesteading.
    gustosagiveaways atymaildotcom

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  39. mveganApril 3, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    I love making recycled material jewelry and vegan cookies/cake :)

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  40. AbieApril 3, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    I love baking, gardening, knitting, cocheting... My favorite thing to bake is banana bread. Best ever!
    abigail.lee {at} gmail.com

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  41. AlessiaApril 3, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    My favorite homesteading activities are cooking, gardening, cosmetic making...when I am able to do them! :)I also love to make candles! :)

    alessia
    alelale at live dot com

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  42. AlessiaApril 3, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    I follow your blog via GFC. I'm Alessia


    alelale at live dot com

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  43. beautycaremeApril 3, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    i love to cook and bake, cute giveaway!

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  44. wonder WomanApril 3, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    I love cooking, especially chocolate based deserts.

    alex_sup3rgirl[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  45. wonder WomanApril 3, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Following via GFC: Alexandra Andrei

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  46. wonder WomanApril 3, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    FB fan: Alexandra Andrei

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  47. UnknownApril 3, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    I love to bake homemade bread and not with a bread machine either. I have several great recipes,but my husband's favorite is mt Honey Buttermilk bread
    kathydetweiler@gmail.com

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  48. UnknownApril 3, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Following your blog on GFC as Kathy Detweiler

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  49. UnknownApril 3, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    I'm a fan a fan of Illustrated Ink on Facebook.
    Facebook name Kathy Detweiler

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  50. UnknownApril 3, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Tweeted
    http://twitter.com/#!/kdet62/status/54716951666241536

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  51. JohnApril 3, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    I'm a seamstress, family historian, wanna-be gardener and cook out of necessity. :)

    What a cute little chickie! My kids would especially love the squirrel cookie cutter as their favorite thing to do is go around screaming "squirrel!".

    hiwendyhi at yahoo dot com

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  52. JohnApril 3, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Following with GFC as ArtsyChaos.
    hiwendyhi at yahoo dot com

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  53. JohnApril 3, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    I like Illustrated Ink on facebook as Wendy R.
    hiwendyhi at yahoo dot com

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  54. JohnApril 3, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Tweet:
    http://twitter.com/#!/ArtsyChaos/status/54728372529537024

    hiwendyhi at yahoo dot com

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  55. JacquelineApril 3, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    love gardening jmmccarr@gmail.com

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  56. JacquelineApril 3, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    i already follow jmmccarr@gmail.com

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  57. RonnieApril 3, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    *-- Not an entry --*
    Hi!

    Just wanted to let you know that your giveaway was listed on my site.

    Here's the direct link:

    http://www.internationalgiveaways.com/2011/04/hand-painted-ceramic-chick-and-cookie.html

    If you happen to have any other internationally open giveaways, I'd love to hear about them!

    Thanks,

    Ronit
    internationalgiveaways[at]gmail[dot]com
    http://www.internationalgiveaways.com

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  58. UnknownApril 4, 2011 at 2:37 AM

    My favorite homesteading activity is decorating and making my home look cosy and sweet!

    Thank you for the chance!

    ksyshenka(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  59. UnknownApril 4, 2011 at 2:38 AM

    Following your blog! (ksyshenka)

    ksyshenka(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  60. UnknownApril 4, 2011 at 2:39 AM

    I am already your Fan on FB:

    (oksana vladimirovna)

    ksyshenka(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  61. UnknownApril 4, 2011 at 2:43 AM

    Tweeted:

    http://twitter.com/#!/oksana2372/status/54811119658868736

    (@oksana2372)

    ksyshenka(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  62. Samantha OhApril 4, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    I love diys
    sammybigtoesure(at)gmail(dot)com

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  63. Samantha OhApril 4, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    i follow you now
    sammybigtoesure(at)gmail(dot)com

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  64. catyApril 6, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    I love cosmetic make at home
    i love created with photoshop
    email maison-@hotmail.it

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  65. catyApril 6, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    I'm follower google
    nick catymariposina
    email maison-@hotmail.it

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  66. catyApril 6, 2011 at 4:48 AM

    I'm fan on facebook
    nome facebook
    : caterina Luci
    email maison-@hotmail.it

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  67. catyApril 6, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    post on twitter
    http://twitter.com/#!/mariposinacate/status/55569033256374272
    email maison-@hotmail.it

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  68. catyApril 6, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    Post giveaway on my blog
    http://papaverierose.blogspot.com/2011/04/giveaway_2145.html
    email maison-@hotmail.it

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  69. Ashley AnnApril 6, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    My favorite homesteading activity is baking! I love sewing, but I haven't used it much as a homesteading activity- more of a personal accessory activity. I do have several home projects on my to do list. :D

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  70. Ashley AnnApril 6, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    I follow your blog!

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  71. Klemm FamilyApril 6, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Hmmm, favorite activities would be in this order: baking, sewing, cooking. Hubby does the gardening. And I am accumulating items needed to start making my own soap!
    skklemm at gmail dot com

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  72. IngridApril 6, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    I love sewing! :D And I've been meaning to get into crochet too... but I've done nothing serious yet.

    so.kitsch at gmail dot com

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  73. IngridApril 6, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    I follow your blog!

    so.kitsch at gmail dot com

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  74. IngridApril 6, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    I'm a FB fan as Andreia Sousa.

    so.kitsch at gmail dot com

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  75. IngridApril 6, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    Tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/my_wunderkammer/status/55764445766492161
    so.kitsch at gmail dot com

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  76. IngridApril 6, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Blogged: http://skittlefairy.diaryland.com/110406_10.html
    so.kitsch at gmail dot com

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  77. YuriApril 7, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    i like cooking & baking, of course! Because i've been wanting to learn my ways on some good home cooking meals ;)


    yuri.kristi at gmail.com

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  78. •´.¸¸.•¨¯`♥Kat F.♥´¯¨•.¸¸.´•April 7, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Wow, great site! I hope I win because this is an awesome giveaway.
    fastkat at gmail dot com

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  79. •´.¸¸.•¨¯`♥Kat F.♥´¯¨•.¸¸.´•April 7, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    I'm a facebook fan. (katrina fries)
    faskat at gmail dot com

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  80. •´.¸¸.•¨¯`♥Kat F.♥´¯¨•.¸¸.´•April 7, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    I forgot to add in my first post that I love baking, especially for my grandson.

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  81. My Petticoat is ShowingApril 7, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    I love the chicks and the comments are hilarious. I live in Tomball and love keeping Austin Weird. My future retirement rests somewhere off Mopac! I am learning to sew and am a newbie but really anxious to do some upcycle furniture. Keep learning, I am! Adding you to favorites! Peace.

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  82. elaine rApril 7, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    I'm waiting impatiently for spring and time to plant veggies and flowers-my favorite homestead activity.

    Elaine R
    emrosser@shaw.ca

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  83. BreeApril 8, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    I love baking and cooking.

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  84. Lola GApril 8, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    I really like to bake!
    lkgreene05(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  85. SarahApril 8, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    They're gorgeous!

    I sew. A lot. Probably too much, actually! This year my aim is to not buy any new store-bought clothes.

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  86. SaraApril 8, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    I am now following your blog! WHAT AN AWESOME GIVEAWAY! I hope I win :D

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  87. cmanApril 8, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    I love to cook/bake :)

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  88. cmanApril 8, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    Now following GFC.

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  89. IstaApril 9, 2011 at 1:42 AM

    I love crocheting and cooking. Those are my fav activities around the house:)). :)

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