Saturday, March 14, 2009

Dasha's Creations

And the winner is:

NOREEN!!

I will contact Noreen and let her know the good news!! Congratulations!
There will be another give away starting on April 1rst!  Be sure to come back and enter!!


Dasha's Creastions
has been on etsy for about 9 months now. Dasha has lived in Canada for about 14 years now but was born and raised in Prague , Czech Republic. Here is an introduction to a wonderful shop and an awesome Give Away.

#1. How did you decide on your shop name?
When I decided to offer my items for a purchase and needed a business name , I have done lot of thinking before I choose to be simply Dasha’s Creations .My name is Dasha and I enjoy many type of crafts involving working with a fiber like a quilting , embroidery , crochet, and knitting . Right now I’m hooked on making Whimsical and girly bags but I’m hoping to offer other items than bags in a near future , and I did not want my business name to be referred to any specific craft . I like simple and personal things .


#2. When did you start crafting?
I have been crafting ever since I can remember .My mom could never sit still , she always had to knit or stitch something and she was always keeping me and my sister busy with some project . We were also encouraged to make a handmade gifts . I was not able to do much when my kids were born but I slowly getting more time to craft without feeling too guilty about it .

#3. What or who inspires you?
I get inspired mostly by people who like and enjoy what I make . Also craft world is very inspiring and full of talented , supportive and generous people , it amazes me every day . And of course a fabric that I must have and get me all exited and thinking….what can I make ….

#4. Do you have a day job?
Yes , I do have a day job . I’m stay at home mom with 5 boys and my husband works long and unpredictable hours . My oldest son is almost 10 and my youngest son is almost 3 . I craft whenever my kids are content and they are used it . But I’m always on call . It feels great when my kids ask me , if they can have one of my bags for their teacher as a gift .

#5. What is the item in your shop you enjoyed making the most and why?
This is very hard to tell . I’ve had enjoyed to make every one of my bags . But if I really have to name just one it would be the Floral handbag . I’ve had bunch of scraps of lovely fabrics thinking of way how to use them and was really pleased with the result . I tend to get bored doing same thing over and over but I can imagine to make many more similar bags .http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=12090959

Audrey's Accolades:

Have you ever seen such beautiful bags? They are simply amazing. The fabrics are wonderful & how Dasha puts them together is so pleasing to the eye. When Dasha offered to give one away I couldn't believe it. This is my favorite bag - love the colors.

Generously sized tote to carry all in a gorgeous earth tones cottons by Moda .Bag is light , yet sturdy and will fold up nicely for storage or to carry in your purse . Fully lined in cotton fabric and there is pocket with 3 compartments on one side and a one small pocket on the other side . All pockets are padded .




However - this is the bag that Dasha has so graciously donated for the give away.

















To enter go to Dasha's shop Dasha's Creations pick your favorite item and come back here with the link. Good luck!! The draw will take place on March 30 AM.For an extra 5 entries - purchase something from Dasha's shop - then leave a comment telling me what you purchased! Good Luck Everyone!!


Audrey's Country Crafts is in no way responsible for the mailing of the prize. After the name is drawn I will contact that person. They have 3 days to respond before another name will be picked! The name and address will be forwarded to Dasha. Thank-you for entering.

86 comments:

  1. They are all amazingly beautiful... I really liked the "Pretty In Pink Handbag"...http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21230147
    What a great "spring"/"Easter" bag this would be...

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  2. thanks for the give away.
    here is my favorite
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17980292

    PS - I am a subscriber to this blog

    thanks
    Naama Zamir
    www.naamaza.etsy.com

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  3. Oh, Audrey, your picked another great Etsian! Beautiful and inspiring items. My favorite in her shop is the Quilted Handbag with Embroidery, http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19215544. It's so bright and cheery. I love the combination of patchwork and embroidery. Thanks for the introduction. Now back to her shop to look even more closely!

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  4. I love the revearsaable cotton linen teal and burgandy purse!
    motherspreciousgems@comcast.net

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  5. I just love the Large Tote Bag With Hand Stitchery which is at http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19933248

    I hope I win.

    Linda

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  6. Great shop, beautiful work. I especially liked
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21615146
    But trust me, it was a hard decision between them all!

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  7. The Dancing Daisies Needle Set is beautiful! AND functional! :)
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21390094

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  8. Wonderful shop! It's hard to decide which is my favorite. Love the gadget bag and my camera would love it too.
    http://www.etsy.com/view-listing.php?listing-id=17980292
    I do subscibe to the newsletter and love the blog!
    Good Luck to everyone!

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  9. wow what wonderful items.. I forgot you wanted a link but I love the items that she calls gadget bags.. I copied down the listing # 18259792 of the one I really liked, infact I think it might be the one photographed here on your blog :) Thank you for this give away... its fantastic!!!!

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  10. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=17911019

    Darling! So many cute items!

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  11. oh my gosh Dasha's shop is stunning!! My favorite is this bag

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21792022

    The colors are great and I really like the contrasting hint of embrodiery!

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  12. Thanks so very much..Here is the link to my favorite...
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20932794

    Hugs
    Sue

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  13. All of the bags are so nice it was hard to decide on just one. I finally chose this tote - http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20734076

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  14. I like Pretty in Pink
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21230147

    Thank you for the giveaway!

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  15. I like the Dancing Daisies Needle Set at http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21390094
    donna444444@yahoo.com

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  16. Wow what a great shop! If I had to pick one favorite, it would be this:
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21541184


    raevyn77@gmail.com

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  17. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13889157
    I love this one, and all the pink ones, and the green rose one, and the one in the giveaway... I love most everything in the store, they are beautiful!!!
    I'm crossing my fingers for this one :)

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  18. she has such amazingly sweet bags! I love the red roses handbag!
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13890471

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  19. Fabulous shop!
    I sew, so of course I am madly in love with the Dancing Daisies needle set http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21390094

    Look at all of that beautiful stitching! The pincushion is so adorable, and I NEED a cute needlebook!

    heidig@gmail.com

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  20. Everything!!! But I really like the gadget case with flowers! The giveaway bag is perfect as well. Thanks so much for the chance to win. Excellent shop! Jeanette
    splendidthings.etsy.com
    sosplendid.blogspot.com

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  21. Everything is so pretty!! The embroidered Flower Purse is my favorite:)

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21541184

    cyclona66@aol.com

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  22. I am a subscriber:)
    cyclona66@aol.com

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  23. Quilted Wrist Pouch with Embroidered Butterflies is beautiful!

    ashlomb at yahoo dot com

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  24. Oh wow...what a lovely shop, thank you for doing this feature so I could find it!

    I am in love with this http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21792812

    I think it would make a perfect travel make-up bag!

    Thanks for the wonderful giveaway!

    Misty

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  25. I love this frilled red purse! So adorable!!! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20040081

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  26. Love the Purse with Floral Embroidery.
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21541184

    =) melanie
    http://melaniescrafts.blogspot.com
    melanieadey at hotmail dot com

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  27. I luv her creations!!

    My favorite is the Pastel Quilt Handbag.. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20932794

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  28. I love the Dancing Daisies Needle Set - it is gorgeous!
    www.playswithclay.etsy.com
    playswithclay3@yahoo.com

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  29. The PINK PLEATED PURSE is my favorite. It is lovely!

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  30. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21071240
    Patchwork quilted tote is my favorite I like them all!
    Stacy
    shortkids5@gmail. com

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  31. What a great purse! The "Purse with Floral Embroidery" is so lovely, too. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21541184

    puffpastryshop(at)gmail(dot)com
    puffpastry.etsy.com

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  32. You're kidding, right?! only pick ONE favorite?! Dasha's bags are simply amazing. I love them all. But for the sake of this contest I choose:
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20381377
    Reversible Cotton Linen Purse with Hand Embroidery
    I am excited to learn of this etsian.

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  33. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13890471

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  34. All of the bags are wonderful. I love the one being donated. In the Etsy shop I hav two favorites. Thay are 1. GADGET BAG
    2. PATCHWORK WRIST POUCH

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18259792

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19945486

    Thank You, JD

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  35. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19215544
    I love quilted handbags and this one is so beautiful.

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  36. I love the Embroidered Linen and Cotton Purse!

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20505513

    aikychien@yahoo.com

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  37. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15209392

    this is my favourite! love the fabrics!

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  38. My favorite is the Quilted Handbag in a Pastel Tones :)
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20932794
    *Thanks* for the giveaway!
    blog[at]theluckyladybug[dot]org

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  39. I love this one; Reversible Cotton Linen Purse with Hand Embroidery!!! But it's all absolutely fantastic!!!!

    Thanks for the chance!

    cal_rubies at yahoo dot es

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  40. This one is my favorite!
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20381377

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  41. Totally to hard to pick a favorite! It looks like Dasha is one creative gal!http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21071240
    Ok..I picked a favorite...but I never win...so I guess I'll just sit and wish awhile!

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  42. My favorite is http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20932794. I love the colors.

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  43. I like the reversible totoe.
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15758322

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    kimspam66(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  44. I love the Quilted Wrist Pouch with Embroidered Flowers.

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  45. love the quilted handbag with embroidery. amsbolda@hotmail.com

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  46. The Quilted Handbag in Pastel Tones is one of my faves http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20932794
    Thanks for the giveaway. mybabyappleseed(at)yahoo(dot)ca

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  47. Thanks for this great giveaway! I love the giveaway purse but this http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20381377 is my fave from her shop! Thanks for the chance to win a great prize!

    luvmybabyblue@yahoo.com

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  48. This is my favorite!
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20381377
    shan_da(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  49. Oh wow! Everything in her shop is beautiful. The bag made with Portobello Market fabric reminded me that I have some of that fabric waiting for me in my stash! My favorite bag in her shop is the http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=22256123Spring Daisies Quilted Tote bag.

    clutzyk21556 at aol.com

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  50. Lovely creations!! My fave is
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20381377

    It's gorgeous!

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  51. gorgeous bags, but I love this needle set- http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21390094

    fabulous blog & a great feature for a great shop.

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  52. I just love the Reversible Cotton Linen Purse with Hand Embroidery!

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  53. I love this handbag:
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15209392

    memoriesforlifescrapbooks@hotmail.com

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  54. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21230147
    KawaiiNeko2008 (at) aol (dot) com

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  55. I really like this bag. The colors are just beautiful together.

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22258932

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  56. The Pretty in Pink handbag is adorable and so fresh for spring (Listing # 21230147...sorry, couldn't find the actual link..sigh..)

    Audrey~~I found you through your response to my post on Etsy about my new feature...thanks for your interest and I'm off to "follow" your blog! God bless and good luck evy1! Dava

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  57. Here's my favorite - in fact I just may have to buy it! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21390094

    Thanks!

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  58. oh wow.
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21541184
    oh wow.
    and
    oh wow.

    thanks for a great giveaway. if i had 5 boys, i'd just pass out.

    wendiwinn on etsy.

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  59. I love the Dancing Daisies Needle Set con5459(at)gmail(dot)com

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  60. Your work is marbellous!! I love it!
    it's very difficult to choose only one, but this "http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13889157" ohhhhh this is perfect!!! :)

    Thanks for the giveaway :)
    meninheira (at) gmail (dot) com

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  61. Hi:)

    I love the Dancing Daisies Needle Set, it recently started to hand sew items and I this would definately keep me organized!

    Marie Isabella
    (mariethegelfling@aol.com)

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  62. Oh, I love these purses especially this market bag: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20516068

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  63. Gorgeous work! I love the Purse with Floral Embroidery (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21541184).

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    ecibelli(at)wellesley(dot)edu

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  64. I love so many of them - and the colors are simply luscious! I think my first choice would be the Large Tote Bag with Hand Stitching (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19933248)

    But please know how difficult is was to just choose one!

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  65. all of her purses are breath taking
    but If I had to pick I'd pick this one
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15209392

    She is very talented..

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  66. wow beautiful purses! hard to choose just one, but loved this bag http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21541184

    mel_sunrise@yahoo.com

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  67. My favorite item in Dasha's site is the Dancing Daisies Needle Set http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21390094

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  68. I like the TOTE BAG IN LARGE ROSE PRINT

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17911019

    imchristiedammit[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  69. This is the first 'give away' blog I've every seen! What a great idea! Best of luck w/ your Etsy shop!

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20040081

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  70. Hi, What an amazing craftsperson Dasha is, gives us all something to aspire to. My favourite pick from her ETSY store would have to be http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21071240

    Hugs
    Naomi from Adelaide, Sth Australia

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  71. This is my favorite: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20381377

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  72. I am in LOVE with the RED ROSES HANDBAG
    I am going to mail my hubby the link to her site and BEG him for that purse for my 6 year wedding Ann. lol... thank you for this giveaway what a nice giveaway
    I so did not get the URL to the red rose handbag it is on the last page of her stuff for sale though lol.
    mrsbrooks@gmail.com
    Vanessa

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  73. I really like the dancing daisies set
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21390094
    I also really like your blog!
    Take care ~Natalie

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  74. Very hard to choose.. all of them are lovely.

    I will go with http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21792022 then. :)

    Rheea

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  75. My favorite has to be the Frilled Purse in Red.
    p.s. I just gave you an award on my blog :)
    www.anni-kae.blogspot.com

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  76. I love this embroidered set!

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21390094

    Thanks Audery and Dasha!

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  77. this is a lovely shape :D

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20381377

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  78. Here is my fave!
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=21541184
    I love that it's reversible!
    jvdarcy@yahoo.com

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  79. The Simplicity handbag is nice!!

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  80. I totally love the Paisleys & Swirls Tote Bag

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  81. It's hard to choose, but I'd say that my favorite is: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22654197

    Rebecca
    rnredner at gmail dot com

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  82. Love this bag:

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20166609

    Thanks for the chance to win that awesome bag.

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  83. I love the large rose print tote. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Kathy
    teknologenius at a o l dot com

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  84. Oops--sorry, I forgot to leave the link to the Large Rose Print tote--here it is!

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17911019

    Kathy
    teknologenius at a o l dot com

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Thank you for entering! Good Luck!!