tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14627900830172914882024-03-14T03:39:19.525-05:00Popple River PrimitivesPrim and Folkart Inspired Creations and OOAKs by Donna.
Welcome to my blog, a place dedicated to all things creative, updated on my latest projects, events and giveaways.Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15432671439842470859noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462790083017291488.post-6824186518532428352014-10-04T01:34:00.002-05:002014-10-04T01:34:59.594-05:00October Chills and New Creations<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
October chill is in the air, we are suppose to get snow tonight! I have been busy trying to get some of my Winter creations together. I have a retail store I need to make sure I have a supply for also need to make sure have some new items in my Etsy shop!</div>
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This is what is on my work table! Love this new pattern from Liberty Creek Primitives<br />
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Here I started to put these poor guys together. Don't look to hard at my mess! LOL As you can see, I am trying to get organized, with my Dollar Store containers. I have some of my items, all organized and lined up in a row! I have a long ways to go, but not really a good time of the year to start organizing! Getting new stuff in all the time, and nothing ever seems to get put away, due to using it again for the next project! So I say my room is messy because it is more efficient at this time of the year. (Sounded good to me) LOL<br />
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This picture is my faithful helper, Bailey! She has to be where ever I am, so I have a bed under my work table for her. Before anyone says that bed is way to small for her. Well you see, she loves her first bed and no matter where I put it, she has to be in it. I guess it is her security blanket if you will. </div>
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I am hoping you guys had a great week! I will be posting my finished creations and show you what else I have in the works! </div>
Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15432671439842470859noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462790083017291488.post-6437135559911749382014-08-04T18:48:00.001-05:002014-08-04T18:48:43.988-05:00Sales and Two Giveaways!<span style="text-indent: 2px;">Hello everyone! Hope your day has been going good. I have been trying to get 20 things done at once. I am sure most of you know what I mean. I wanted to take this opportunity to let you know about a couple things that are happening. The first is the giveaway that the Facebook group " Handmade Goods by Folk Art and Primitive Etsy team" is having. Follow the link and join this great selling group!</span><br />
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This is my donated creations, there is a total of 12!<br />
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The second thing is during this Giveaway Event I will be holding a sale in my Etsy shop! A way to say THANK YOU!<br />
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Last but not least is the Blog Hop giveaway hosted by Brenda Griffith of The Rusty Thimble!<br />
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Thank you for stopping by!<br />
DonnaDonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15432671439842470859noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462790083017291488.post-6743600249971161912014-08-01T11:04:00.001-05:002014-08-01T11:04:20.873-05:00Blog Hop! It's Giveaway Time!Good Morning! We are having a rainy first day of August here. I wanted to let everyone to know I'm participating in a Blog Hop Giveaway. There is a total of 13 artist creations that have been donated! Need to follow all 13 artist blogs for a chance to win!<br />
To be entered to win my Primitive Pumpkin below. Go to our blog host Brenda Griffith's blog, The Rusty Thimble.<br />
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She has the rules posted on her blog post!<br />
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If you comment on my blog you get another chance to win. ( If you do follow and comment I will send you a coupon code for 10% off my Etsy shop!)<br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/CtrysideCottage" target="_blank">https://www.etsy.com/shop/CtrysideCottage</a><br />
Make sure you leave me your email address so I can send you my coupon code!<br />
Below are the 13 donations! So you have 13 chances to win!<br />
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Good luck! DonnaDonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15432671439842470859noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462790083017291488.post-30180287908938376272014-03-02T19:56:00.002-06:002014-03-02T19:56:28.489-06:00MARCH GIVEAWAY WINNER!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Just wanted to make a quick post to let everyone know that the name that was picked from the basket was Lecia from Farmhouse Prims!</div>
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Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15432671439842470859noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462790083017291488.post-1874937072091680312014-02-07T02:13:00.002-06:002014-02-07T02:13:16.181-06:00My First Giveaway For The Year<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It has been a long winter so far here in Wisconsin. We have more snow then we have had in years, and to top things off we have had freezin weather for to many days to count. Tonight is suppose to be -15 degrees and with windchill -25 to -30. January for us has been the coldest in decades. I am just so over Winter! LOL. I have this cute bunny up for the giveaway. Reminds me of Spring and I am so ready for it.<br />
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1) You must be a follower on this blog. New followers are always welcomed and appreciated.<br />
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2) You must leave ONE comment on this post. Also your email address, so if you win I will be able to notify you.<br />
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3) Share on your blog sidebar or do a blog post about giveaway, you will get another chance to win.<br />
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4) If you share on your Facebook wall, you will get another chance.<br />
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5)" Like" me on Facebook for an extra chance. If you already do share that in your comment.<br />
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So you only have to do rules 1 and 2 to be entered. 3 through 5 are for extra chances to win! Please in your ONE comment post, list what you have done, so I can make sure I have all your enteries! THANKS!<br />
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This giveaway will end February 28th, The winner will be announced on March 1st. <br />
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Thank you for your support.<br />
Prim Blessings,<br />
DonnaDonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15432671439842470859noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462790083017291488.post-35122118485701993932014-01-23T18:55:00.000-06:002014-01-23T18:57:13.905-06:00 Folk Art and Primitive Etsy Team Valentines' Celebration<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our Folk Art and Primitives Etsy team is having a Celebration for Valentine's Day! The Celebration will be held February 8-15. This will be a celebration of hearts and heart related items.<br />
Follow the team blog to stay up to date on our celebrations and events through out the year. Also a good place to get to know our team members better.<br />
<a href="http://folkartandprimitives.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://folkartandprimitives.blogspot.com</a><br />
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Clink link below to view the teams current handmade items on Etsy. <br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/search?q=faap&view_type=gallery&ship_to=US" target="_blank">https://www.etsy.com/search?q=faap&view_type=gallery&ship_to=US</a>Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15432671439842470859noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462790083017291488.post-10986893035642551552014-01-21T20:19:00.000-06:002014-01-21T20:21:09.981-06:00My First Giveaway For The Year<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am having my first giveaway for the year. I will be doing lots more giveaways this year! So please keep your eyes open for those. This giveaway starts today and will end January 31st. You just have to follow what to do on the post to be entered. Follow this link: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=549352511827917&set=a.218180581611780.47840.141684739261365&type=1&theater" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=549352511827917&set=a.218180581611780.47840.141684739261365&type=1&theater</a><br />
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This piece I just finished up and I will be listing it to Etsy tonight or tomorrow. This would be great for Valentines or actually year around. I can't believe January is almost over with. This month for me has just flown by. Look for more post from me also this year. I am also a member of a great Etsy team, Folk Art and Primitive group. Follow this link to find all the great items from the team, on Etsy: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/search?search_submit=&q=faap&order=most_relevant&view_type=gallery&ship_to=US" target="_blank">https://www.etsy.com/search?search_submit=&q=faap&order=most_relevant&view_type=gallery&ship_to=US</a><br />
We will be having varies giveaways and specials through out the year.<br />
Keep your eyes open for those. I will be posting those here also.<br />
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Prim Blessing to you,<br />
Donna<br />
<br />Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15432671439842470859noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462790083017291488.post-42305349675517032822013-04-05T21:56:00.001-05:002013-04-05T21:56:46.978-05:00What I Have Been Up ToI can't believe it has been a month since my last post! I don't know about you, but my family has been sick so many times this winter, this last month has been the worst. My Fibromyalgia has been very flared up this last month. So lots of trips to Physical Therapy! Not enough hours in the day some days! :(<br />
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The first picture is an accent pillowcase I finished painting a nice Saltbox house design on. The other one is some chicken ornies. I will be listing these in Etsy this weekend. <br />
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Guess what is in the forecast?? SNOW!! I know can you believe it, it is April already!! I am so tired of the stuff already! We still have about 5 inches left, plus lots of snow piles. Still to white out there for me. I did see a Robin yesterday so Spring is comming BUT not soon enough for me!<br />
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Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15432671439842470859noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462790083017291488.post-27710546758134883462013-03-04T11:08:00.002-06:002013-03-04T11:08:50.006-06:00Good Monday To you!Well another Monday is here! I was so hoping and wishing for Spring, but Mother Nature has other plans. Starting tonight we are suppose to get another huge snowstorm. I am so over Winter! I am ready to fly to a tropical island somewhere! lol <br />
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Don't forget to get yourself signed up for some great giveaway prizes for our new Etsy Team, Folkart and Primitives.<br />
<a href="http://folkartandprimitives.blogspot.com/2013/03/giveaway-celebrating-folkart-and.html">http://folkartandprimitives.blogspot.com/2013/03/giveaway-celebrating-folkart-and.html</a><br />
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Well I better get off this computer and get to the studio and get some new creations done. I am hoping your weather forecast looks better where you are, then it does here!<br />
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Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15432671439842470859noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462790083017291488.post-11870466678515812332013-03-03T15:27:00.000-06:002013-03-03T15:27:20.803-06:00Finished one of my WIP<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Prim Blessings to you all,<br />
DonnaDonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15432671439842470859noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462790083017291488.post-8785055403004156342013-03-01T08:46:00.000-06:002013-03-01T08:46:26.551-06:00My WIP and New Folkart and Primitives GiveawayI am excited to tell you about a new Etsy group I am part of. This group has so many talented artists and to kick off the group and our new blog, we are having a giveaway. The giveaway is from March 1st thru March 15th. Go to link and see how you can sign up!<br />
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I have been busy on some WIP projects and wanted to show you a seek preview on what I have been working on. <br />
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Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15432671439842470859noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462790083017291488.post-63441572390983437222012-06-15T11:44:00.001-05:002012-06-15T11:44:48.107-05:00I know I have been MIA, but I'm back<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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Good Friday morning to you all! WOW it has been about a month and a half since my last post. The time sure flew by. I did take sometime off due to medical reasons. So many things have happen during my time away. So to catch you all up on that.<br />
First my youngest daughter Nicole graduated Magna Cum Laude ( 3.8GPA 4 years) with a English-Creative Writing Major and a Business Administrative Minor. I am so proud of her!! We had a party back at my daughters' home. It was a great day for all! My sister Lisa also showed up for the celebration! I don't get to see her as much as I would like! Thanks Lisa for driving the three hours!<br />
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Wanted to also let you know I was accepted to join the OFG Team on Etsy. So I am excited to be part of this great team. Look for all the promotional things through out the year that this team has to offer! In the search bar on Etsy you can type in OFG Team and check out what all these great team has to offer or follow this link: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search/handmade?q=ofg%20team&view_type=gallery&ship_to=ZZ&min=0&max=0&ref=auto2.">http://www.etsy.com/search/handmade?q=ofg%20team&view_type=gallery&ship_to=ZZ&min=0&max=0&ref=auto2.</a> Well back to getting some items done. Hope you all have a great Friday and enjoy your weekend! <br />
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Donna<br />Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15432671439842470859noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462790083017291488.post-3414286632892313392012-04-02T15:26:00.001-05:002012-04-02T15:26:43.091-05:00Winner Of March GiveawayI am a day late on letting you know you know the winner of my March giveaway. I have not been feeling well again and not sure why. I am so drained and so tired. So trying to get my act together here and not having much luck. lol So the winner of this drawing is Colleen of Colleens Craft Shed. Colleen has a blog please go check her out. <a href="http://colleenscraftshedd.blogspot.com/">http://colleenscraftshedd.blogspot.com/</a>. Congratulations Colleen! I want to thank everyone who participated and to the new followers. I did not reach the 100 followers I wanted but we have this month giveaway to reach that. I will be posting later on the April giveaway.Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15432671439842470859noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462790083017291488.post-5317191884050126412012-03-26T12:13:00.002-05:002012-03-26T12:17:45.569-05:00Monday Merchant Circle Featuring Karen BlevinsHappy Monday to you all. Hope your weekend was a great one. I know here it was so nice! We got together with some great friends and enjoyed. Now today is another story it is freezin here! Had to turn the heat back on. Hubby is outside in his winter coat. I guess we were getting spoiled here in Wisconsin. Frost warnings tonight. The sad thing is all the flowers are all up the trees are all greening out. So just hope it doesn't get to cold for to long. <br />
It is another Monday and another great feature on one of our PAFA Team members. Hope you enjoy!<br />
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Karen E. Blevins & my Etsy Shop name is "Prims*Gone*Wild<br />
Prims Gone Wild came from actually me making so many primitive folk art & grunged dolls that <br />
I just stood in the middle of them all one day and exclaimed "dang girl you have gone wild<br />
with all these prims" I know but it really is where it came from so I already had<br />
Kareybeths_kreations_n_prims from my name Karen Elizabeth "karen & Beth so I decided to run<br />
them together "kareybeth" and me loving and making primitive grunged dolls & other items I decided<br />
to go ahead and decide I have gone wild with prims :O)<br />
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I am from a artistic creative family and my father is and will be always the best<br />
artist I have ever come acrosss. I have been set free to create from painting on my<br />
bedroom walls to any type of surface. I started selling my creations a few years back. Too<br />
Long to remember but on Etsy just recently :O) I would say my first sale was my family members<br />
and that was back when I was about 9 and yes THAT HAS BEEN A LONG LONG TIME.<br />
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online and art shows to When I am down or bored or when I wake up or can't <br />
go to sleep because ideas come in my head to what I do now, draw, sew, paint, decorate~you name<br />
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My creative style is primitive & folk Art and lately abstract and now noticing I want to try<br />
whimsy.<br />
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5)What medium do you use in creating, clay, fabric, altered art, wood etc.<br />
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I have been using fabric, altered art, canvas & wood. But not to say that I always<br />
want to try something new.<br />
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Explain here if you would like to about your business and what you make and sell<br />
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Most of the time I find myself being more of a dollmaker than anything else. I love<br />
making and creating dolls. I sell dolls, make-do's, altered art & wood creations. Again<br />
lately I have been wanting to try so much and that is a good thing.<br />
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ETSY LINK:<br />
http://www.etsy.com/shop/primsgonewild?ref=si_shop<br />
EBAY LINK<br />
http://www.ebay.com/sch/kareybeths_kreations_n_prims/m.html?item=250970424243&sspagename=STRK%3AMESELX%3AIT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649&_trksid=p4340.l2562<br />
FACEBOOK: Karen E. Blevins<br />
http://www.facebook.com/messages/1344844913#!/Kareybeth<br />
FACEBOOK: Kareybeths_kreations_n_prims<br />
http://www.facebook.com/messages/1344844913#!/pages/kareybeths_kreations_n_prims/124517127561840<br />
Kareybeths_kreations_n_Prims Blog:<br />
http://kareybethskreationsnprims-kareybeth.blogspot.com/<br />
Prims*Gone*Wild Blog:<br />
http://primsgonewild.blogspot.com/<br />
WhatNotWomen Blog:<br />
http://whatnotwomen.blogspot.com/<br />
Hope you all have a great creative week!<br />
DonnaDonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15432671439842470859noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462790083017291488.post-45795874321778176922012-03-19T06:44:00.000-05:002012-03-19T06:44:08.007-05:00Merchant Monday Circle Featuring The Lil' Prim CabinGood Monday Morning to you all. Wow have we had the weirdest weather. It was in the 80's yesterday and in the high 70's today. Just unheard of this time of the year here in Wisconsin. So with this nice weather I have been playing hooky when it comes to work. My husband and I did lots of outside work and just enjoyed our weekend together. Today I want to introduce you to Brandy of The Lil' Prim Cabin. She is a full-time high school teacher, wife, and Mom to two beautiful children and three furry children. Brandy aspires to open her own little primitive shop one day, but until then she is loving her time with Etsy. So read on to find out more about Brandy.<br />
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1) Your first name and Name of your business *and how you got your name*<br />
Brandy from The Lil’ Prim Cabin<br />
I have always been a huge fan of Little House on the Prairie and have always wanted to live in that same little cabin, thus I thought the name would be most appropriate.<br />
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2)How long have you been in business<br />
I have been in business since June 2011.<br />
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3)Who or what inspires you <br />
I have to say first and foremost family inspires me. I have two wonderfully creative parents who taught me everything I know. I have always embraced learning about my ancestry and how my ancestors lived, learned, and survived. I was always the grandchild interrogating my grandparents about what life was like when they were little! I truly just think I’m an old soul.<br />
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4)What is your creative style, primitive, country, folkart<br />
I am primitive at heart; however, I am fascinated by folk art, too.<br />
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5)What medium do you use in creating, clay, fabric, altered art, wood etc.? <br />
My predominant mediums are soy wax and lots of fragrance oil; however, I will dabble in just about anything. I love grungy, rusty, and EXTREMELY primitive!<br />
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6)What are your links (list your etsy shop, eBay, web site, blogs etc.)<br />
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www.etsy.com/shop/TheLilPrimCabin<br />
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www.thelilprimcabin.blogspot.com<br />
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www.facebook.com/pages/The-Lil-Prim-Cabin/234911849905695<br />
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Hope you enjoyed this feature and please go and take a look at Brandy's Shop and other things she has to offer. <br />
I also want to remind you of my giveaway and get signed up before the 31st!<br />
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http://countrysidecottage-donna.blogspot.com/2012/03/my-march-giveaway.htmlDonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15432671439842470859noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462790083017291488.post-43867481754585981152012-03-15T12:07:00.019-05:002012-03-15T12:28:07.918-05:00My March Giveaway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzLYQToFXImfEzH437GajHJLxVJ__y1XgwGUL_r0W7m7x_UrW8m0zpmgmD6zDwLUOqfykMLWunywO5hjKPqwPi3gfhl5UjKHqKM3bWVTU5SrBmusnGjlsTZsmzwTbpxxCmpyFq4kJNlO-Z/s1600/3-13-12+016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="240" width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzLYQToFXImfEzH437GajHJLxVJ__y1XgwGUL_r0W7m7x_UrW8m0zpmgmD6zDwLUOqfykMLWunywO5hjKPqwPi3gfhl5UjKHqKM3bWVTU5SrBmusnGjlsTZsmzwTbpxxCmpyFq4kJNlO-Z/s320/3-13-12+016.JPG" /></a></div>Well hello everyone today starts my March giveaway, I have two prizes. I also hope to reach 100 followers and with that I will giveaway another prize. This giveaway will run through March 31st. I will pick the winner on April 1st. Now how to sign up. <br />
1)Be a follower, new followers welcome and appreciated.<br />
2)Leave a comment on this post.<br />
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For extra chances:<br />
3)Go to my Facebook page and "like" it, while there leave me a comment that you have signed up for giveaway.<br />
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Countryside-Cottage-Primitive-and-Folk-Art/141684739261365<br />
4)If you would share this giveaway on your sidebar of your blog.<br />
Good luck to you all. <br />
DonnaDonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15432671439842470859noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462790083017291488.post-66038510795148953472012-03-13T21:33:00.000-05:002012-03-13T21:33:38.522-05:00Sorry Been MIA, Spring Has Finally ArrivedSorry it has been so long since I posted. I don't know where February went and we are half way done with March. WOW I have been fighting the flu bug. Last week this flu bug basically had me hostage! This week I feel better, but just so tired, worn out and hard to concentrate on anything for to long. So that is what has been happening here. I have heard from lots of people that they have been fighting a cold or the flu bug. I hope this finds you and your family doing well. It is finally feeling like Spring here in Wisconsin. Yesterday I saw seven Robins all in the shrubs by the deck. I wish I would of had my camera handy. We are suppose to have mid 70's here this week and I am so looking forward to it. <br />
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I do have a couple items that I have finished and will be listing on Etsy by the end of the week. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkv5g30vi1-QTJRxHzep7qCJ9DxtvL-x1yFnQQQLzNylgHbCCFViOhYkcuwW4JDV6TGtpayx2mSXoRa_xfEeJyz_tQKzVnNLJBN9MW8PDdYljvav_znIrPWGcPX_eIxfDsDkGGCDiF268w/s1600/3-13-12+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear:right; float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="150" width="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkv5g30vi1-QTJRxHzep7qCJ9DxtvL-x1yFnQQQLzNylgHbCCFViOhYkcuwW4JDV6TGtpayx2mSXoRa_xfEeJyz_tQKzVnNLJBN9MW8PDdYljvav_znIrPWGcPX_eIxfDsDkGGCDiF268w/s200/3-13-12+001.JPG" /></a></div><br />
I will have giveaway for this month. I will post Thursday the item and also how to sign up to win. I am also hoping to atleast reach 100 followers and with that I will be picking out another item to giveaway. So check back for the new giveaway. <br />
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Prim Blessings,<br />
DonnaDonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15432671439842470859noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462790083017291488.post-84859386807428605252012-02-27T11:31:00.000-06:002012-02-27T11:31:41.004-06:00Merchant Monday Circle Featuring Kim of The Barn HollowHope you all had a great weekend! It's Merchant Monday and I am featuring Kim. Kim is the owner of the Etsy Store The Barn Hollow. Kim lives in Ohio. She has done several local craft shows, listed in Country Folk Art Magazine and in Country Sampler. Kim even had one of her patterns featured in Country Woman Magazine in 1998, even made the cover!! When she lived in Tennessee she found an ad in the local paper looking for consignment vendors for a craft shop in Gatlinburg. Kim drove up to meet the owner and was hooked!! Providing creations to his store for almost five years. Kim says it was wonderful.<br />
Please read on to find out more about Kim.<br />
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1) Your first name and Name of your business *and how you got your name*<br />
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My name is Kim and my business name is The Barn Hollow. I love old barns, the treasures they hold <br />
and the history behind their doors. When I found the graphics I currently use for my blog and website<br />
the name just seemed to fit perfectly.<br />
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2)How long have you been in business<br />
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I have been creating for 30+ years. in the late 80's and early 90's, my business name was The Country<br />
Cottage. After taking a few years to step away, I restarted my business as The Barn Hollow in 2011. <br />
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3)Who or what inspires you <br />
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I am inspired by anything and everything. I seem to get most of my ideas for new designs after going<br />
"antiquing". There are so many different shapes, colors, textures and fabrics that you can't help but be inspired. <br />
I never leave the house without a sketch book. We make several trips to Tennessee to see our grandchildren and <br />
for some reason I come up with some of my best ideas while tooling down the interstate. <br />
I also design quilt blocks, and get so many of my ideas for those in nature. Last summer I <br />
put in my first garden in almost 20 years and designed a set of six blocks all based on my garden. <br />
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4)What is your creative style, primitive, country, folkart<br />
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My creative style is a combination of primitive, country and folk art. I love them all and try to <br />
create items that will appeal to all of my customers. I am however, creating more primitives lately, I just <br />
love the simplicity of their design.<br />
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5)What medium do you use in creating, clay, fabric, altered art, wood etc.<br />
explain here if you would like to about your business and what you make and sell<br />
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I create the majority of my items using fabric. All of my items are hand made by me. I am a <br />
perfectionist and take extreme pride in everything I make. We all work so hard to make a living<br />
and hope for that little extra to buy ourselves that something special. I strive to make sure that<br />
my customers' hard earned money is well placed when they purchase something from me and that they<br />
are please with their "something special". <br />
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6)What are your links (list your etsy shop, eBay, web site, blogs etc.)<br />
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My Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/shop/thebarnhollow<br />
Website: www.thebarnhollow.com<br />
Blog: thebarnhollow.blogspot.com<br />
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/The-Barn-Hollow/332819286761276?sk=wall<br />
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Your first name and Name of your business *and how you got your name*<br />
Kris Lavoie ~ Maple Street Shoppe<br />
The buisness got it's name right from our adress :)<br />
My husband and I and our six kids moved to the little town of East Brookfield, MA as our family expanded past the limits of our 3 bd ranch. I fell In love with a 1778 colonial that used to be the an Inn years and years ago. I have always loved antiques and my husband was a new glass and brass kind of fella, but it didn't take him long before he caught the "antique " bug. He works on the house and barns and I make everything look old again. When the children are grown we hope to make a B&B and shoppe right here on Maple Street.<br />
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2)How long have you been in business<br />
I have been creating for myself and family for years but just recently began to sell my items to others.<br />
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3)Who or what inspires you <br />
EVERYTHING inspires me. I make my family nuts. Every time we are out i am saying ooohh I could make thatt look like __________ or hoey do you think you could make me a___________., wouldn't that look nice? ( having a hubby who is a talented caprenter is the greatest!<br />
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4)What is your creative style, primitive, country, folkart<br />
All of the above<br />
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5)What medium do you use in creating, clay, fabric, altered art, wood etc. explain here if you would like to about your business and what you make and sell<br />
I make candles and sprays as I love my house to smell pretty, but my favorite is repainting, grunging , stenciling, and making new items look old or making old beat up items into something neat and interesting. <br />
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6)What are your links (list your etsy shop, eBay, web site, blogs etc.) <br />
http://www.etsy.com/shop/MapleStreetShoppe<br />
http://maplestreetfriends.blogspot.com/<br />
http://www.maplestreetshoppe.com<br />
https://www.facebook.com/sharer#!/pages/Maple-Street-Friends/205537319478814<br />
I hope you have enjoyed learning a little more about Kris.<br />
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I also want to remind everyone tomorrow starts the PAFA Etsy Team Spring Forward Celebrations! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMRbEX2hkzEnjNRzOcxxFtrroRf3f5hSk93DtWqnuPJGe8S8LsmZxQiAJzWhYXeS1jD-i-CZYrHSw-qC8EgG8qqDcT3bWIDHSqpUZ8RWQ8xeYzD5TlNg07Jy9Ejru9URJCJojyxXpYo9zv/s1600/SFCelebrationBtn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:left; float:left;margin-right:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="200" width="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMRbEX2hkzEnjNRzOcxxFtrroRf3f5hSk93DtWqnuPJGe8S8LsmZxQiAJzWhYXeS1jD-i-CZYrHSw-qC8EgG8qqDcT3bWIDHSqpUZ8RWQ8xeYzD5TlNg07Jy9Ejru9URJCJojyxXpYo9zv/s200/SFCelebrationBtn.jpg" /></a></div><br />
Also if you haven't yet sign up for the biggest giveaway PAFA Team has had yet. Signing up to win one of the great prizes our team has put together.<br />
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So with this reward I had the privilege to pick out ten other bloggers to pass the award on to. There are so many great blogs out there, that I so enjoy reading, so picking ten was not easy. <br />
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1) Sweet Peas Primitives <a href="http://sweetpeasprimitives.blogspot.com/"></a> <br />
2) Shabby Olde Potting Shed <a href="http://shabbyoldepottingshed.blogspot.com/"></a><br />
3) Kim of Prims By Kim <a href="http://primsbykim.blogspot.com/"></a><br />
4) Teaberry Cottage <a href="http://teaberry-cottage.blogspot.com/"></a><br />
5) Tina of Tattered Sisters <a href="http://www.tatteredsisters.com/"></a><br />
6) Jody of Sweet Bear Whims <a href="http://http://sweetbearcreekwhims.blogspot.com/"></a><br />
7) Carol of Buttermilk Creek Farm <a href="http://buttermilkcreekfarm.blogspot.com/"></a><br />
8) Maureen of Sweet Meadow Farms <a href="http://sweetmeadowsfarm.blogspot.com/"></a><br />
9) Kim of Old Road Primitives <a href="http://oldroadprimitives.blogspot.com/"></a><br />
10) Karen of Sew Many Ways <a href="http://sewmanyways.blogspot.com/"></a><br />
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With this reward I was to list 7 random things about myself that you may or may not know about me. So here is my 7.<br />
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1) I come from a family of 9, I have three sisters and five brothers <br />
2) I love flea markets, thift sales, antique and yard sales.<br />
3) I love to cook and try new recipes all the time. <br />
4) I love to garden, especially flowers. <br />
5) I am addicted to the Bacholer and Bacholerette shows.<br />
6) I love to decorate our home. <br />
7) I have Fibromyalgia <br />
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Thanks again Brenda. I hope you will visit the other bloggers I have listed. Like I said there are so many great ones I enjoy reading it was hard to pick.<br />
DonnaDonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15432671439842470859noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462790083017291488.post-23591627390312412542012-02-14T08:45:00.000-06:002012-02-14T08:45:57.344-06:00Happy Valentine's DayHappy Valentines Day Everyone! Hope you are able to spend the day with the one you love!<br />
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Primitive and Folk Artists Etsy team are having another Giveaway<br />
Please do take the time to visit these members<br />
all of their links are beside their donations<br />
There are 33 Prizes!! And there will be 33 Different Winners!<br />
Go check out the prizes and how you can be one of the lucky winners!<br />
<a href="http://primitiveandfolkartists.blogspot.com/2012/02/spring-forward-giveaway-loads-of-prizes.html" target="_blank"> <img border="0" src="http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL763/13320076/23916914/400950566.jpg" alt="PAFA Spring Forward Giveaway" /></a>Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15432671439842470859noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462790083017291488.post-69287941342224639692012-02-13T08:56:00.000-06:002012-02-13T08:56:47.224-06:00Merchant Monday Circle Featuring Laura of Cave Creek PrimitivesGood Monday morning to you. Here in my little corner of the world it suppose to snow! I am so over winter already! Lol. I am so looking forward to Spring! Don't forget tomorrow starts the PAFA Giveaway, last time I checked we had 30 team members donating prizes. I will post more tomorrow about how to sign up. Read on to find out more about Laura, one of our PAFA team members.<br />
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I want you to meet Laura from Cave Creek Primitives. I just love her primitive and folk art items she offers in her Etsy shop! As a child her parents owned a fabric remnant shop. She has sewn practically all her life. Whatever she is working on, quality and workmanship are her utmost importance. She says she appreciates her customers and I want them to be totally satisfied with their purchase.<br />
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You r first name and Name of your business *and how you got your name*<br />
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Laura. Cave Creek Primitives. I named it after the area in Kentucky where we live. There's a real Cave Creek, not far from our home in the Daniel Boone National Forest. There are also lots of caves around here. It seemed to fit nicely.<br />
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2)How long have you been in business<br />
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I've been sewing and crafting most of my life, but I seriously started making primitives about six years ago, I think. I didn't open an Etsy shop until 2010, and then it was Cave Creek Studio. I changed it later when I decided to focus on just primitives and folk art.<br />
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3)Who or what inspires you<br />
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I receive inspiration from so many things - Nature, my own dogs and cats, other artists, and living in this area. I also have a pretty weird imagination - sometimes new ideas just pop into my head from nowhere.<br />
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4)What is your creative style, primitive, country, folkart<br />
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Probably a mixture - I seem to be developing my own style as I go. I rarely plan ahead or use patterns - more often I just get an idea, then figure out how to put it on paper and make a pattern I can use. I never know where a design is going until I work on it - then it sort of creates itself and I just follow along.<br />
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There have been several designs that I've completed that I still don't have patterns for. I'm working now at making patterns that I can release at some point.<br />
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5)What medium do you use in creating, clay, fabric, altered art, wood etc.<br />
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Muslin fabric - by the bolt. I have another shop, LauraOh Designs, and I save all of the fabric scraps from that to use for stuffing. I rag-stuff all of my primitives. I also use cheap cotton sheets for stuffing. I make my primitive stain, and I also sometimes use paints and other finishes. I use a lot of vintage buttons too - I have thousands of them all over the place in tins and jars.<br />
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explain here if you would like to about your business and what you make and sell<br />
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I have my own studio building, and I absolutely love what I do. I am so thankful that I can do this full-time too. My husband is a musician, with his own studio too, so we each work at home and we are truly blessed. I give away a lot of my work to friends and neighbors. I am most happy when something I've created makes someone else smile.<br />
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6)What are your links (list your etsy shop, eBay, web site, blogs etc.)<br />
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http://www.etsy.com/shop/cavecreekprimitives<br />
http://cavecreekprimitives.blogspot.com<br />
http://cavecreekprimitives.com<br />
http://www.etsy.com/shop/lauraohdesigns<br />
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Hope you have enjoyed getting to know Laura a little bit more. <br />
DonnaDonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15432671439842470859noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462790083017291488.post-24247804588946679262012-02-06T10:14:00.000-06:002012-02-06T10:14:40.945-06:00Merchant Monday Circle Featuring Carol The Firecracker KidGood Monday Morning to you all. Hope you all had a great weekend. Today I am featuring Carol, The Firecracker Kid. Her and her husband do some wonderful woodwork. I have a want list a mile long. :) I am sure after taking a look at her Etsy store you will to!<br />
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1) Name of your business *and how you got your name*<br />
Hi ya folks! My name is Carol and I'm the Firecracker Kid, born on the fourth of July! Married to my soul mate, Tim, we produced two wonderful children. We Love the Lord, our family, which includes our kitty kats, and our home built by Tim, of 33 years and counting. We've been wood crafting for over 25 years now and take great pride in our creations. With us you'll find our one of a kind wood crafts, plus reproduction dough bowl keeps and more primitive, country, and cottage wood crafts all handmade in our woodshop by our hands for your home. You can be assured great attention is given to quality and detail.<br />
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2)How long have you been in business<br />
We've been on Etsy since March 30, 2008, which is where we've done our best and have decided to stay. <br />
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3)Who or what inspires you <br />
I get my inspiration from my mind when the good Lord grants me good days. So I should say, "He" gives me inspiration. Plus the need to pay the mortgage is inspiration enough in itself.<br />
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4)What is your creative style, primitive, country, folkart<br />
All of the above. Tim and I can do it all.<br />
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5)What medium do you use in creating, clay, fabric, altered art, wood etc.<br />
explain here if you would like to about your business and what you make and sell<br />
We use wood, wood, and more wood. I also dabble in fabrics and altered art when the mood strikes me.<br />
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6)What are your links (list your etsy shop, eBay, web site, blogs etc.) <br />
http://www.firecrackerkid.etsy.com<br />
http://firecrackerkid.blogspot.com<br />
http://fpwoodcrafts.blogspot.com<br />
http://woodshopshanty.blogspot.com/<br />
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1817572815&ref=tn_tnmn<br />
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Firecrackerkid-Primitives/106316589410283<br />
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http://bumblebeelanecottage.blogspot.com/<br />
So Congratulations Amy! Please send over your address to ctrysidecottage@yahoo.com and I will get those out to you. <br />
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Also have another winner for hitting 50 FOLLWERS, that prize goes out to Rose of Baskets by Rose<br />
http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=1462790083017291488<br />
Rose please send me your address via email to ctrysidecottage@yahoo.com and I will get that out to you. As soon as I am feeling better I will get a picture of what I am sending to Rose. <br />
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Please watch for the February Giveaway! Thanks!<br />
DonnaDonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15432671439842470859noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1462790083017291488.post-50960662300048962312012-01-25T19:35:00.000-06:002012-01-25T19:35:06.067-06:00Primitive Passion by PAFA Etsy TreasuryHere is a new treasury made my Carol of Firecracker Kid http://www.etsy.com/shop/FirecrackerKid<br />
I was featured along with many talented PAFA Team members. Check out their etsy shops.<br />
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Don't forget to sign up for my giveaway. It ends on January 31st and since I have reached a 50 members I will be picking out another name for a surprise giveaway. <br />
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