Tuesday, April 12, 2011

To All My Friends!

Well..... It's time time of year...... Today is my Birthday! And that means it's time for a giveaway:) It's time to celebrate! Let's see?!

*I've been blogging since Febuary 2008... A little over 3 years now. I started this blog to share my polymer clay creations, and along the way stumbled across miniatures. Blogging has been my way to the outside world, I'm homebound most days, And it so awesome to know that I have so many wonderful friends a finger type away!

*I'm doing really good with Etsy! I've had over 100 sales:) Thanks to all my 'friends'! Who knew I would have to change my life like I did, and in the end, end up doing something I love everyday!

*And..... the best part! I've haven't had to deal with 'surgeries' for almost 2 years now..... And I've manazged to gain the weight back that I lost when I first got sick. My heart surgeon the other day was picking with me the other day about it.... Told me he normally has to get on people about losing the weight...But now that I had gained it back that he could see why I was trying so hard. And believe me, when you don't even want to eat, it is hard to gain weight. I think it's the medicine I'm on now, but whatever! I'm doing a lot better than I was! That's for sure:) I will have ups and downs, but I think the worst is over?! ...knock on wood...

So.... with so many good things happening~ I want to do a giveaway! First we have a Shabby Chic sign that reads friends! Thought it fit perfectly!

And then there's this:
We'll call it a sampler from my Etsy store..... There's 2 birdhouses, 1 little worn down white house... A painted chess piece to use as a decoration.... a tiny shelf.... 3 small signs.... And one pink 'nesting doll'!


So.... What do you have to do to enter?

It's really easy:) Just leave me a comment on this post and tell me what your favorite color is! Easy enough, huh?! So you have until Easter Sunday (April 24) to enter, I will do the drawing in the Morning that day:) Sound Good??

OK.... I promised myself I would stay away from the computer today... I will be back soon with what I got for my Birthday:)


Until Next Time
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81 comments:

  1. onbeingaminimumApril 12, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Many Happy Returns Katie!!

    I would love to be part of your birthday giveaway and my favourite colour is green.

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  2. cockerinaApril 12, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    GREETINGS!
    heartiest greetings on your birthday, but especially for your good health!
    it is always nice to know people live well and with serenity! I hope that your happiness will last many many many years! :))
    regarding your give away, I put the link on my blog and I wait patiently until Easter, hoping to win!
    your homes for birds, they are my favorite!
    My favorite color is red, but also green, blue, yellow ... I love the colors!
    Happy Birthday!
    Caterina

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  3. KimApril 12, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Happy Birthday Katie!!!!!!!!! I am so happy that things are going so well for you- you really deserve it girl ♥ My favorite color is orange :) I hope your family spoils you rotten today ♥

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  4. CaseyminiApril 12, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Happy Birthday Katie!I hope that you can stretch it out to at least a week. Tessie's favorite color is black...She made me put that in. I like a rainbow of color.

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  5. CherylApril 12, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Glad to hear you are feeling better, Katie. Your blog and your beautiful creations are treasures to follow. Happy, Happy Birthday to you! Hugs, Cheryl

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  6. rosannaApril 12, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Happy birthday Katie, best wishes. It's wonderful to read that you feel better. Minihugs and have a lot of fun today. Rosanna
    BTW my colour is robin blue

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  7. KathiApril 12, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Happy Birthday Katie! Hope you have a joyful day. My favorite color is blue, but you probably already knew that. :D
    I would love to be entered in your give-a-way! How nice of you to offer so many wonderful goodies!
    Blessings,
    Kathi

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  8. JennybeeApril 12, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Happy Birthday Katie!!!

    I am a follower of your blog and just love your mini creations. Please add me to your list for the giveaway and many many more happy birthdays to come!

    Jenny

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  9. DeApril 12, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Happy Birthday, Katie! Your giveaway items are beautiful - please enter me. My favorite color is green.

    Hope you had a great day!

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  10. SharonApril 12, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Happy Birthday Katie..I hope you have a lovely day! Please enter me in your give-away....my favourite colour is teal. :-)

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  11. MiniKatApril 12, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Happy Birthday Katie!

    My favorite color is any shade of purple.

    Enjoy being older than me for five months! ;-) *hugs*

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  12. Sans!April 12, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    My dear Katie, heartiest birthday wishes from me, my friend :):). It feels like forever since we have started communicating :). I am not sure if you remember but a long time ago, I nudged you to sell your minis :) because I knew you would do very well ;p. hehe! It really doesn't take a prophet to know that. Your work is wonderful. The work on the little saint is the latest testament.

    Thank you for organising this giveaway. They are all wonderful creations.

    At the moment, my favourite colour is turquoise.

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  13. KelliApril 12, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Happy birthday Katie! I know all about weighing less than you "should," been something that I and endocrinologists have gone back and forth on for too many years to count. As I too am at my healthiest weight right now -- I'm hoping we both may stay here and happy! Hope your day was filled with joy, and leads to a year full of blessings for you and yours. I would also like to be a part of your giveaway, and one of my favorite colors is green.

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  14. ultsuApril 12, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Happy Birthday Katie!!! I am happy that things are looking brighter for you now. I would love to participate your giveaway. My favourite colour is purple (and pink, and... ;-) )

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  15. The Mini - MakerApril 12, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    I'm glad to hear that you are doing so much better! I wish you a very Happy Birthday!

    I would love to be entered in your fabulous giveaway! My favorite color is green... then blue :)

    Hugs,
    Savannah

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  16. sylviaApril 12, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Happy birthday Katie ( sorry it is one day to late) but I hope you had a wonderful day!
    I love to join your give away and my favorite color is blue.

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  17. The Old MaidApril 12, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    Happy birthday to you Katie! And the best wishes of good health and everything you're dreaming of:)
    Please count me in your give-away. My favourite colour is green.:)

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  18. LiraelApril 12, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    Happy happy birthday! It's so good that you're doing so well, congrats on that too! And on the 100 sales on Etsy too.
    I'd love to enter your giveaway and my favourite color is aqua. Can't get enough of that :)

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  19. Kikka NApril 13, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    Happy Birthday Katie!
    Have a Very Special Day!

    You have such a Lovely Giveaway!
    Would love to join, Please count me in!
    My favourite colour is white, orange, light brown, black,...pink

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  20. MargrietApril 13, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    happy birthday and I hope you have a wonderful day today!!!!
    I'm glad to read you are doing so well!!!
    Your give-away is beautiful, so please count me in :-)
    My favorite color is purple

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  21. by SonyaApril 13, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    Habby Birthday Katie!
    I have already been lucky to receive three of your wonderful miniatures and hardly luck smiles twice.However, I try to win the same for two reasons:
    -I love your the birdhouses
    -your signs are great
    Maybe.....I hope too much!:-)
    Thanks again Katie for the minis you have sent me!And thanks also for this great opportunity!
    Kisses
    Sonya

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  22. Ana AnselmoApril 13, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    Happy birthday Katie!!!! I am so happy about the news. You are always in my heart.
    my favorite colour, blue , blue jeans, blue sky, blue sea....
    a great hug and I wish you the most wonderful day
    Ana

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  23. Natalie WilsonApril 13, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

    Hope you have a wonderful day. Its so nice to hear you have found something that you love to do every day. I think thats what we'd all like.

    As for my favourite colour, its turquoise.

    natalie

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  24. LainieApril 13, 2011 at 3:30 AM

    Happy Birthday Katie! I'm glad you are doing so well! Your giveaway is darling! Lately my favorite color is PINK!
    Hugs,
    Lainie

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  25. Chris P's Minis and MoreApril 13, 2011 at 4:45 AM

    Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥●•٠Happy Birthday·٠•●♥ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
    to you and it's my hubby;s bday too! I love soft green and pink too whatever! LOL

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  26. alicia pozzoApril 13, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    happy birthday, i hope you have a great day. glad to hear you are on the mend, aand i pray that this continues. My favourite colour s blue.
    Alicia pozzo

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  27. snowberryApril 13, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    A day late but Happy Birthday, hope it was a fun day for you.
    I love all your creations and look forward to checking in to see what you are making.

    My favorite colours are blue and green. Susan

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  28. NicoleApril 13, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Happy Birthday, Katie! Wish you all the best for the future! Thank you so much for that great giveaway, I would love to win! My favorite colour is lime green :)

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  29. María José- LugArt petitApril 13, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Oh! Happy Birthday, Katie! Sorry I'm a day late!! I wish you had a fabulous day and have given you many gifts. I'm delighted to join your beautiful give away, please add me to the list. I love your work! Ah! my favorite color, ummmmm ... red, pink, green ... I think I like all colors! A big hug for you from Spain

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  30. UnknownApril 13, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Hello! Happy Birthday!
    I'm not entering the giveaway, the stuff is amazing, but I don't have a dolls house yet and I don't want my first visit to be a cheeky giveaway entering one. lol!
    I love all your stuff though, so I'm following now.

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  31. JohannaApril 13, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Happy birthday!! So lovely giveaway things you have made. Love them all. Nice to hear that you are doing great and things are going well.

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  32. JohannaApril 13, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Happy bithday, sorry it comes a little late. You have made so lovely things in giveaway. Love them all! Nice to hear that you are doing well and you're happy. My favorite color is... Green or a white, or maybe black or pink. :D can't decide, I like so many colors. :)

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  33. RobertaApril 13, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Happy Birthday Katie, I hope you had a great day yesterday!!!
    I like all colors but I love violet.
    HUgs
    Roberta

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  34. Kleine VingersApril 13, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    Happy Birthday, wish you a happy day! I would like to participate in your give away. I like most colours and find it difficult to call one my favorite, but at the moment I like lavender.

    Many mini greetings, Aurora

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  35. erikaApril 14, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    ciao Katie auguroni!!!partecipo molto volentieri e il mio colore preferito e' il giallo.ciao

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  36. MayApril 14, 2011 at 2:34 AM

    feliz cumpleaños, aunque tarde, me apunto al sorteo, un beso!!!

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  37. Meine KleinigkeitenApril 14, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    Hey Katie, wish you all the best and hope, yesterday was a very special day for you! Your giveaway is amazing, my color is blue.
    Hugs, Petra

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  38. CApril 14, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    Belated Happy Birthday. My favourite colour is green (with pink following close behind alongside cream!) Wonderful giveaway - please count me in. Best wishes, Carol :)

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  39. Valentina P.April 14, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Happy birdhday...sorry it comes a littlle late!!! I am a new follower i love your giveaway can i partecipate!!??! My favorite color is white but i also love red and pink!!

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  40. TerukaApril 14, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Feliz cumpleaños!! Happy birthday. Your birdhouses are so cute! I love color blue.
    Hugs

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  41. JackieApril 14, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Happy Birthday Katie, I hope you have had a lovely day. The items in your give away are fabulous, I'd say my favourite colours right now are pink, white & cream, Jackie x

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  42. YayinApril 14, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Feliz cumpleaños,me gusta mucho las casitas de pajaros.Los colores que mas me gustan son: granate,malva y el blanco.
    Besitos Rosa

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  43. PollicinaApril 15, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    Happy birthday, i hope you have a great day....
    I'm delighted to join your beautiful give away, please add me to the list!
    My favorite colors is green and whithe!
    Kisses, Cora!

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  44. MinimamiApril 15, 2011 at 3:42 AM

    Happy birthday! Wonderful giveaway! My favourite color is pink.

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  45. gemApril 15, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    hola, lamento no saber inglés, pero sí se admirar el talento y la cretividad, haces cosas maravillosas, anotame en el sorteo, espero ganar, eso en mi ciudad no existe,asi que seria un verdadero placer mostrarselos a todos, feliz cucmple.
    afectos.
    gem

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  46. MiriamApril 15, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    happy birthday, I've only just started following you but it's great. My favourite colour is blue :)

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  47. EvaApril 15, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Happy birthday!!!! I know, I Know...I am late (sorry) but hope you had a great day!! :)



    By the way...my color is red...I love red....

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  48. FloraApril 15, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Dear Katie, I often visit your etsy shop but I did not know you had a blog, I had not noticed, I do not know how ...
    Now I have tried, by your words, to understand your story but I'll certainly read the previous posts ...
    What I can say now is that I'm glad you want to call a give way and I am happy to participate and to follow, today, even your blog :-)
    There are good and bad days and in both cases, friends help :-)
    Ah, I forgot (although late)... happy birthday :-)
    Mini hugs, Flora
    P.S. Robin blue to me too...

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  49. maria l.April 16, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    Happy birthday!!!!!!!!( too late)
    Lovely things.
    Preciosas cosas tienes en este blog
    Te felicito . Un trabajo hermoso

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  50. Las pequeñas cosas de VictoriaApril 16, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    ¡¡ feliz cumpleaños Katie !!
    acabo de conocer tu blog ,me encantan las casitas de madera que haces ,son preciosas.
    mi color favorito es :todas la tonalidades del color verde.
    un besito ,que tengas un feliz fin de semana

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  51. poserApril 16, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    Happy belated birthday! I love the birdhouse I got from your etsy store recently! My favorite color has always been yellow. It's happy, cheerful and bright.

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  52. MaijaApril 16, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Happy Birthday, Katie!
    Your giveaway are beautiful.
    My favorite color is green.

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  53. LindaApril 16, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    I hope you had a happy birthday.
    what a great give away i would love to win my favourite colour is greyish green and antique white.
    love linda

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  54. Maria IrelandApril 16, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    just found your blog its beautiful i hope you had a great birthday i would love to be in your draw my favorite colours are red and blue thank you for the chance to win something beautiful :)

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  55. PattyApril 16, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    (((KATIE)))) HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!! I hope it was a wonderful day and that this year is the best for you! I would love to participate in your giveaway!!!

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  56. Jollie April 16, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    Dear Katie, sorry that I am so late but I hope that you had an incredible birthday with lots of gifts :)
    I am glad to hear that you are doing so well with your Etsy shop but even more now and that you didn't have to deal with surgeries for almost two years! That is just great! :) Congratulations girl!!

    Your minis are very beautiful and I would love to join this opportunity to win your gorgeous give away :)
    My favorite colour is lilac/purple

    I will put a link to your post in my menu right away ;)

    Hugs Jollie

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  57. rose cat cottageApril 17, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Happy birthday Katie!! in late really sorry as usually. My favorite color is ...rose pink.. I hope you got a veray good day for your birthday:))) doei, claude

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  58. A. WrightApril 17, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Happy belated birthday. Please sign me up! My favorite color is Teal blue. Hope you had a fantastic day with friends and family

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  59. Maria JoseApril 17, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Happy Birthday ! Please count me in for the giveaway !

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  60. winfilApril 17, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    feliz cumpleaños,espero que mejore tu salud y me gustaria participar de ese precioso regalo,mi color es el azul.gracias.que el señor te bendiga.saludos pilar

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  61. FlorApril 17, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Katie de todo ♥ me da muchísimo gusto saber todo lo bueno que te esta sucediendo, y primero Dios cada vez serán más y más cosas buenas ( =
    ¡Feliz cumpleaños!!!!
    Absolutamente todo ¡Me fascina y encanta!!! jejeje
    Ahora lo pongo en mí blog!!
    Mí color favorito... creo que es el café y su tonalidades ( =
    Un besito
    Flor

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  62. DinyApril 18, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    Please count me in I like it very much!
    My favourite colour is Lilac [and lavender and pink]
    Greetings, Diny

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  63. RosellaApril 18, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Happy birthday to you Katie and the best wishes of good health! Sorry for the delay!!
    Please count me in your give-away.I put it on my blog.
    My favourite colours are lilac, purple and pink.
    Thanks and greetings

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  64. MarverApril 18, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Hi just tell you that you have some very nice things and I would like to join your lot and my favorite color is blue, thanks

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  65. TINK - SONIAApril 18, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Congratulations in your bloganniversary,three years of amazing work! I would love to participate in your lovely giveaway please,my perfers colors are white and red and thank you so much for this opportunity,mini regards.

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  66. GeMaApril 19, 2011 at 2:23 AM

    FELICIDADES!! ya tienes uan seguidora más, mi color favorito es el morado.
    Un beso

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  67. TereloApril 19, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Felicidades, más vale tarde que nunca. Me encantaría participar en el sorteo. Me encanta los colores pasteles, ya sea azul, crema ...
    Nuevamente delicidades y un abrazo.
    Teresa

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  68. LatainaApril 19, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Here I go putting myself on the list. =) My fave color always gets a different name so I'll say it's like a Tiffany Blue. I love the tones of teal/bluish-green turquoise. =D

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  69. HannaApril 19, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Hi There! Congrats on you birthday! I am s happy I found your blog, love your work!

    My favorite color is babyblue :)
    Mini-hugs, Hanna

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  70. Virginia isabelApril 20, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    Hola muchismas felicidades!!! me encantaria participar en el sorteo a pesar de que soy nueva porque te acabo de conocer.
    mi color favorito es el lila.
    Besujis!!!

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  71. katrilliApril 20, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    Happy birthday to you Katie. I am so happy I foud your blog, this is so lovely. Please count me in your giveaway.

    Many hugs

    Katri

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  72. FabiolaApril 21, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    happy birthday!! I want to participate on your giveaway. My favorite color is blank.
    Bye Faby

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  73. LaraApril 21, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    Hi Katie, a belated birthday greeting. I would love to join your giveaway, so would you please count me in?

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  74. M Carmen CasanovaApril 21, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Feliz cumpleaños Katie. Me alegra mucho que las minis ter ayuden en tu diá a día y que las cosas estén mejorando. Me encantará participar en tu sorteo, son unas minis preciosas. Mi color favorito, todos los tonos piedra o lino viejo. Un beso.

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  75. PilarApril 21, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    feliz cumpleaños!!!!!!!!! me encantaria participar en el sorteo y mi color favorito es el lila gracias y muchos besos Pilar

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  76. miniaturistaApril 21, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Muchas felicidades por tu cumple y que no te acercas nunca más a los quirofanos, que es el mejor regalo que puedes recibir.
    Mi color favorito es el verde manzana
    Un abrazo
    Maite

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  77. temari by the seaApril 22, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Hope you had a great birthday, I just found your blog and would love a chance for this giveaway!
    hugs
    Michelle

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  78. RoelieApril 22, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    What a beautiful give-away ! Thanks for that. My favorite color is blue.

    Groetjes, Roelie

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  79. UnknownApril 22, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    I'm so happy to find your blog.
    Please count me in your giveaway.
    It's amazing.

    Thank you

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  80. My Wee LifeApril 23, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Happy belated Birthday and a Happy Easter too!! Count me in please and my fave colour - well it's two really - red and pink!

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  81. Me llamo VanesaApril 23, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    My fav colour is PINK!
    Love your blog!
    Hugs!
    Vanesa
    www.elminimundodevane.com

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