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Saturday, January 21, 2012

Friends Purge Hop 2012


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A few blogging friends of mine are having a hard time letting go of much loved papers and embellishments, so we decided to share them with all of you in a week long Purge Hop!  If you’ve already been hopping along you have come from Julee’s blog, but if you are starting here just look at the list below for all the links to before and after to get in on all the fun.


Just comment once on the hop spots you want a chance to win and tell us what you spy as your favorite item(s). The hop will stay open until January 28th, 5PM ET. Each of my friends will post a winner from their prize post on Monday, January 30th!

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    1.Tosha
6. Julee
    2. Andrea7. Janelle
    3. Maureen8. Betty
    4. Sonja9. Teresa
    5. Laurie




Here's my treasured supplies I'm willing to give away!
  •  Numerous 6 x 6 sheets of scrapbook paper from these paper packs (over 166 sheets in all)
    • DCWV - Flower Shower
    • Echo Park - Truly Yours
    • DCWV - Where the Heart Is
    • Me & My Big Ideas - Sassy
    • Bo Bunny - Gift of Love
    • My Mind's Eye - Stella Rose Hazel
    • Pebbles - With Love
    • Dollar Spot - Halloween theme (a spool of coordinating ribbon)
    • Authentique - Wonder
  • Osnaburg fabric A2 size swatches
  • Tea-stained 4-inch wide strips fabric (selvage to selvage)
  • Clothespins 20, 1-inch long
  • Handmade crochet flowers perfect for valentines, the product of stop lights and waiting lines
  • 5 yards each of 12 different colors of No. 10 Cotton thread (used as solid twine) plus 10 yards of vintage natural twine

Now on to the next stop at Betty's blog.

157 comments:

  1. Nice blog and creations.... Thanks for the chance to win

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  2. all that twine would be really happy at my house! thanks for a chance to win!

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  3. Such amazing crafty goodies you are sharing! I would love to win. I could definitely use some new paper and those crochet flowers are beautiful. Thank you so much for the chance to win. I am your newest, happiest follower! :)

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  4. Wow this is a great idea. Thanks for a chance to win some goodies!

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  5. Thanks for the chance to win! I'm spyin' those BoBunny Thank You sentiments, and oh my, look at those handmade crocheted flowers!!

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  6. Love all that twine you are offering. Very generous and I can't wait to see what the other 'Verve Diva Purgers' are offering!

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  7. This is such a great idea! Thank you for offering all these wonderful goodies. I love the fabric and the crochet flowers.

    Have a great weekend!

    email: Shestamps11-blogs@yahoo.com

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  8. my favourite item is the scrapbook-paper set...

    thanx for this fantastic and generous hop!

    hugs and kisses from germany,
    silvi xoxo

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  9. What a fun stash -- That back stamp set looks pretty darn fun!

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  10. Handmade crochet flowers?? Drool... Looks like a fabulous goodie bag :o)

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  11. What a unique collection of items. I am going to have to peruse your blog. I can tell from your goodies I'm gonna like it. Thanks so much for participating.

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  12. What a fantastic give-a-way!!! I would love to win those papers!!! THanks for a chance!!

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  13. Oh Wow! This is turning out to be so much fun! Thank you for the chance to win your generous candy! I spy as my favorites, the papers and the Bo Bunny embellies. And the clothes pins & crocheted flowers too.

    I'm Canadian but do have a US address if that helps.

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  14. Love your purge pak! I could use additions to my stash and this would be terrific. Did not see a specific project for this hop, but enjoyed cruising your site!! Chana

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  15. Whoah! Just look at all those goodies! Are you SURE you want to divest yourself of all this product?

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  16. Thanks for the chance to win. This has been a fun hop. I like the cute little clothespins.
    I like your little poem about Puddles and how they are associated with crafting.

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  17. What a fun thing you gals are doing. I love the cotton thread. Thanks so much for the chance.

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  18. Wow, I have my eye on that paper!!! Wonderful giveaway!!

    mzcherub at gmail dot com

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  19. You are so generous to offer up these goodies. I bet the crocheted flowers are beautiful. Thanks so much.

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  20. The trims and fabric caught my eye and who doesn't LOVE paper!! Thanks for a chance to win some new goodies.

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  21. The fabric and trim caught my eye and who doesn't love paper. Thanks for a chance to win some new goodies!!

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  22. #this green-orange.ribbon is so cute ! I found you just today via your blog hop.

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  23. Fabric and thread? Sweet giveaway!! Thanks for sharing your stash with us!!

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  24. This hop is too cool. You are so generous. Thanks.

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  25. Great giveaway,so generous of you!Thank you for the chance to win!!!

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  26. Wow, look at all that yumminess! thanks for the chance to win, I love thread and twine!

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  27. Wow I can't believe all the goodies you guys are giving away...I am a paper fanatic so would love more thanks for the chance to win

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  28. Janelle ... thank you so very much for sharing. I'm crossing my fingers!
    SuZeQ ~ kosec@sbcglobal.net

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  29. I would be so appreciative to win any one of the products you are giving away. Very generous of all you ladies!

    Thank you for the chance to win and this Fantastic Blog Hop!
    I love following all your blogs!

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  30. Thanks for a chance at your candy. Love the fabrics - I don't use enough of it in my projects.

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  31. A girl can never have too much twine! lol YOu girls are too generous with all the big piles of blog candy you're offering. thanks for the chance!

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  32. I think this "purge" idea is just so clever. I love anything Bo Bunny. Thanks for the opp to win something new to me.

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  33. Thanks for the chance to win. I love Verve stamps and each of you provides so much encouragement and inspiration. It is super of you to share like this!

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  34. You can never have enough twine, that would definitely come in handy!

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  35. Oooooooooh! Crochet flowers - just LOVE them! All this eye candy is almost too much for me. I looooooooove card making! Thank you for just being able to look and maybe win.

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  36. Oh I love your goodies! Such delish yummies. Especially love the fabric. Thanks so much for the opportunity to win.
    Huggies ~
    Sharron♥

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  37. Love the Authentique papers and tiny clothespins ... anything vintage!!

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  38. I spy Bo Bunny or Mind's eye! THanks for the chance. tericout at yahoo dot com

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  39. Love the cotton thread and the dp-all is great craft candy! Thanks for a chance to win.

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  40. Paper all the way :) Thanks for the chance to win :)

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  41. Oh my so many things. I didn't even know some of this existed. Even so, I am a real paper nut.

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  42. OHHH! What a fun giveaway:) I love papers--so I'm excited about all the sheets you are sharing in this giveaway!!! THANKS for the chance to win--sbmmhoover at yahoo dot com

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  43. The paper & cotton thread!! Oh my!! Thanks for the chance to win!!

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  44. Gotta love the Spare Parts ribbon! This is a fun purge blog hop, it is fun to see what you all have, I have stuff too but my friend and I trade so it works for us. Thanks for sharing with us all.

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  45. I'm a bit behind in the twine trend so that would be my favorite from your blog candy. I'd love to have some twine to use on my cards and the crocheted flowers would be great as well... not to mantion all that paper!! Thanks for the chance to win!!!

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  46. Sweet! Twine!--Must have more twine. Love those little clothes pins too.

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  47. Great blog hop. I love the crochet flowers in your stash of goodies. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  48. Its always the fabric and the twine that grabs me - but what a lot of lovely stuff you are giving away.

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  49. Lovely goodies, Love the idea of crocheted flowers!
    Thanks for the chance :)
    Susan

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  50. I haven't even used most of those products. That would be fun to play with - new toys!

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  51. That ribbon looks yummy! Thanks for sharing your stash!

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  52. Love the bold colors of the ribbon! I'm ready for spring and that would help me set the mood!

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  53. Oh love the crochet flowers---great candy Thanks for a chance to win

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  54. what fun prizes! love the flowers, so super fun!! :)

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  55. Thanks for the chance to win your pile!

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  56. What a great bundle of goodies to giveaway - love all the papers. Thanks for sharing.

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  57. Beautiful to share and refresh. Loving your goodies stash. Thanks for sharing.

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  58. I love everything! Thanks for the chance :)

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  59. What great goodies, would love to try the tea stained fabric. Thanks for such a great offer
    Shirley
    sbgoudreau@yahoo.com

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  60. I see BoBunny which is one of my favs so that'd be my favorite! ;) Thanks for the chance to win!
    - April W

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  61. Great items for the giveaway. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  62. The A2 size fabric swatches would be so fun and different. Thanks for the chance to win. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com

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  63. Cool looking goodies. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  64. lots of yummy goodies in that stash! Would love to win! (just spend 2 mins looking for the burlap bag that isn't included. Its like an i-spy game, LOL!)

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  65. whow thanks so much for a chance to win...the clothespins are so adorable....if I had to pick a fav they would be it

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  66. crocheted flowers, I put them on my dogs collar!

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  67. Oh my, that is quite a stash! That twine is super tempting!

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  68. I'm loving the clothespins! Thanks for the opportunity to receive some fabulous goodies.

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  69. I've never used crochet flowers (yet!) and I am in love with stitching on cards right now! Such a generous blog candy stash!

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  70. Luv all the goodies! Thanks for sharing!

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  71. I love the tiny clothes pins, the bright trim, and the crochet flowers, I wish I could make some I love them. Thank you so much ;)

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  72. Ohhhh love the crochet flowers!!!!!! Thanks for the chance to win

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  73. Love the twine and cotton thread. Those little clothes pins are eye catchers too. TY for sharing your treasures :)

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  74. Lovely goodies from all you girls! The twine looks very interesting! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  75. oh what fun goodies!!!! great blog hop idea giveaway

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  76. Fun hop! I would love to have some BoBunny stuff - brads, paper or whatever! I am easy to please. Now, if you will excuse my dumb comment - I want to check out your blog some more!

    Chris R. from Iowa
    ckrobinson01@hotmail.com

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  77. That ribbon looks like so much fun!

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  78. What caught my eye the most in your stash that you are giving away are the chochet flowers. They are beautiful!

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  79. What a fun blog hop! You all have such great sites! Thanks for the chance to win!
    forpahl5atgmaildotcom

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  80. Brads, twine, paper, OH MY! Thanks for sharing your stash!

    Hilltop Hausfrau on Etsy

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  81. Hi Janelle! Thank you for sharing with us! I'd love to receive some twine or crochet flowers. Thanks again!

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  82. One can never have enough paper!

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  83. Thanks for sharing your surplus. I was excited to see Bo Bunny products!

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  84. I love your card and prizes especially the Bo Bunny stuff.

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  85. I think my favorite is the twine and the crocheted flowers. Very nice.

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  86. I laughed when I read your comment about the crocheted flowers and waiting at stoplights! I am so guilty of this. Love the flowers and want to thank you for being so generous with your talent and your supplies!

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  87. Bo Bunny always puts a spring in my step.

    Yuuuuuuuuuuummmmmmmmmmmmm OH!!!

    Thanks for the chance to win

    gypsy2_au@yahoo.com

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  88. Thanks SO much for the chance to win some WONDERFUL goodies! I'd have to say my favourite is the paper...I'm a TOTAL paper addict!

    Hugs,
    Naomi

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  89. I love the crocheted flowers, great give-away!!

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  90. Thanks for the chance to take some items off your hands! Love those crochet flowers...and all of that twine...oh, and everything!

    walkcarole at gmail dot come

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  91. Thank You for this opportunity
    I just can not believe all these wonderful and fantastic price packages.
    Love anything BoBunny
    ColleenB.
    ckb_49@yahoo.com
    Texas

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  92. That brightly colored, crinkled trim looks mighty interesting! Thanks for the chance to help you purge! It's is my pleasure!

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  93. The cotton twine caught my eye. Thanks for holding such a wonderful giveaway!

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  94. This may be the first time I've visited your blog.....your work is amazing! Thanks for the opportunity to win some goodies! The fabric swatches really caught my eye...I need to branch out and do some fun and different things with my cards. Thanks again and God bless!

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  95. Wow! Great candy! The crocheted flowers would be my favorite, or maybe the cloth or.....gee whiz, it's all great!

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  96. Crochet flowers - swoon.... I aspire to make and all I get are knots - so a chance to get some from you would be fab!

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  97. I love all kinds of designer papers, hoard them and can't find heart to use them :)

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  98. The fabric and thread really got my wheels a turnin!! Thanks for the lovely opportunity :)

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  99. My favorites are the paper and twines.
    Thanks so much for the chance to enter.

    www.loustudio.etsy.com

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  100. I love the BoBunny ribbons and brads!! Fun stuff!

    Kim
    lundstromkim63@aol.com

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  101. So generous of you. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  102. I'm a twine and flower person also - just a bit country! My email is vweber@lagrant.net
    Your cards are the greatest - all of you ladies really rock!

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  103. I love the crocheted flowers since I don't know the first thing about crocheting! I also love the twine! Thanks so much for your generosity and inspiration

    Joanienp@aol.com

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  104. my fave would be the crochet flowers, twine and papers.

    Luanne
    myfootahead at gmail dot com
    craftersreference.blogspot.com

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  105. I spy the Authentic Wonder and the clothespins. Thanks for sharing your stash. Very nice

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  106. Great bundle of goodies. Love the paper and crochet flowers.

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  107. Thanks for the chance to enter. I'd love the twine.

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  108. Great blog hop & brilliant cards too :). As a self-confessed paper addict, I'd be more than happy with any of the papers but ultimately if blessed, would be happy with anything. Blessings Romayne (UK):).

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  109. I Love your blog. It's always so inspiring. Thanks for giving your followers a chance to win cool supplies. I love anything Bo Bunny.

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  110. Thanks for your generosity!!! Love the threads. Always a great add to any card.

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  111. Wow, great goodies, I spy some fabulous Authentique paper...

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  112. 6x6 paper is always good, but I have been wanting some of those little clothes pins as well. Thanks for the willingness to give up such awesome supplies. I think your card is so creative. You reminded me of the bobbin work idea.. which really does open up your mind to thicker threads,etc. for "sewing" onto your card. Thanks!

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  113. Bet when you joined the Verve team you didn't know you'd have to give away some of your treasures. :) Can one ever have too much paper? Thanks for a chance to win.

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  114. Wow--my stash is really low on fibers--thanks for the chance to win! judygude@msn.com

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  115. I spy with my little eye something that is pink, orange and green and kind of 'ribbony'!!! Love this idea! Great job ladies!

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  116. Love the paper ...don't have much 6x6 and it would greatly help with my card making! Thanks so much for the chance to win!

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  117. Thanks for a chance to win,especially with all that paper. Perfect for my cards.

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  118. Thanks for sharing! I love it all...

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  119. wow! thanks for the opportunity! that twine looks fab! and of course everything else!

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  120. I just love the bright colored ribbons that are popping out of that pile and would just love to get my hands on those. Ribbons, fabric, buttons, you are a girl just after my heart. I want you to know that I spent 1 1/2 hours, along with my 3 sisters, in a button store in Salzburg Austria picking out pretty buttons, just one at a time. It was a delightful experience, and I use those buttons for very special projects.

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  121. Hello Janelle,
    I am joining in the hop! It's so nice of you ladies to be sharing your craft supplies to us. Way to go! Like me, I don't have too many papers, I could definitely use a new stash. I wrote a post about "purge" and included about this ongoing hop. Have a great day!

    Venus
    http://weheartpapercrafts.blogspot.com/2012/01/purge-and-blog-hop.html

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  122. Thanks for the chance to win! I love your cards! tiffanysturges@msn.com

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  123. Well since I do not know how to chochet, those flowers caught my eye. I love this idea and I love that all you ladies are so generous. This is an awesome gift to your followers--thank you so much for the chance to win.

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  124. The ruffled ribbon has my attention. I'd love to try it.

    Rebecca
    brrck@yahoo.com

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  125. Thanks for the chance to win! Lots of Bo Bunny stuff in there! Yummy!

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  126. The ribbon and twine caught my eye. Thanks for the chance to win it.

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  127. I'm new to your blog. Love the wearable bling!
    Thanks for the opportunity to win!
    tmblueb@hotmail.com

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  128. I love ribbon :)
    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  129. The fabric and the mini clothes pins would be my favorite! Thanks for the chance to win!!

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  130. Lots of goodies to love. Great giveaway. Thanks.

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  131. Thanks for the generous give aways! Looks like lots of fun to be had with them.

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  132. The paper and the brads caught my eye in your stash. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  133. Swatches, twine and fabric oh my, so many goodies. Thanks so much

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  134. I think that's ruffled ribbon -- I'd love it! Thanks for the opportunity! bonniec@metrocast.net

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  135. Yum, yum, yum. The ruffles ribbon looks like it would be fun to try.

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  136. I love the fabric and the twine!! What a fun idea for a hop!

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  137. I love the twines. Wish I could have them.

    gyms toorak

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  138. I love those fabrics & the twine. hope this comment gets chosen. psmillis@hotmail.com

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  139. I'm a new beginner playing with paper. In that case everything is a treasure for me. I play with real scrap but not with ready-made sets :)It's a great challenge then, isn't?
    Almost addict is my name, I'm not an anonymous :)
    linadvk@hotmail.com

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  140. I spied the BoBunny, but I love and could use it all. Thanks for sharing

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  141. This one is super easy - the 6X6 paper! I have been trying to buy the Echo Park Yours Truly and it is sold out all over the place!

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  142. The fabric definitely caught my eye. Although I haven't used it much, this could be another thing to put on my "to do list" for 2012. TFS

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  143. I really like your cards. There is so much good stuff but I really like the paper.
    Thanks
    Vicky

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  144. This is such a great idea... and I would so love to give it all a really good home! I am new to cardmaking and NEED everything! I spied some really great goodies like the hand crocheted flowers and trims and fabrics and twine and threads!!! Love it all and thanks for the chance!
    Crafty Hugs,
    Pendra
    pendrasplace.blogspot.com
    pendrah at comcast dot net

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  145. so many nice items. so hard to choose just one.. I like the twine .. but anything would be nice...thanks for the chance to win..

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  146. Oh my... ALL your goodies look so yummy!! But that spare-parts ruffly ribbon is those fab colors are calling out to me. Thanks so much for offering this.
    Hugs,
    Denise

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  147. Fabulous give away Janelle!
    lovin' all the fabric you have & the beautiful crocheted flowers!!
    Thank you so much for doing this!

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  148. Thanks for a chance to win! I could always use more paper and I love those little spools of twine!

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  149. WOW, so many amazing paper sheets. And the twine and the ribbons are gorgeous. Thanks for a chance to win this goodies.
    Hugs
    - Maria

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  150. Love, love, LOVE the twine and thread! Thank you so much for offering to do this!

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  151. LOVE it all but that Bo Bunny in the back is calling me the most. Thanks so much for the chance to win and for your inspiring creations.

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  152. What a lovely way to share your destash - thank you!

    I'd LOVE those handmade crochet flowers for adding to cards!

    Thanks so much - and good luck to all!
    Donna
    mystuff2 pbaker . net

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