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Posted on: January 30th, 2008

Lucky commenter number 21 is the winner!

~~LEAVE ME A COMMENT TO WIN THIS:~~

Well, just when I thought I knew it all I discovered a very exciting site!

It has nothing, absolutely nothing to do with boating or with beautiful British Columbia but everything to do with life and friendship and sharing. Bloggy Giveaway was shared with me by Lori of blogging with cents.

Lori quite often has interesting giveaways and contests on her site. This week she’s giving away $50.00! All you must do to enter is leave her a comment. Her contest is one part of a huge contest which you may see at Bloggy Giveaway.

After reading the guidelines at Bloggy Giveaway I decided I wanted to join the fun by giving away a prize! I like visitors. I like commenters. And I love prizes.

Here is a photo of the prize I’d like to give YOU. (The back is embellished too.)

I plan to make a quilt from men’s ties at some point in my life (I’ve been collecting them for years) and had some lovely burgundy and black silk ties which I used to make this small bag.

I love creating small projects and wanted to practice my newly acquired beading and embroidery skills. The bag, which could be used as an evening purse, a money holder or simply a decorative item, measures 4 1/2 inches by 8 inches and has a button with a velvet loop closure.

How can you win this hand crafted treasure (pardon me while I toot my own horn :)?

Simply leave me a comment. An idependent third party (my 94 1/2 year old Pop) will choose the winner on February 3 2008 by picking a winning number between 1 and however many comments I receive) and I will pop the prize in the mail to you next week - postage free if you are in the USA. International winners may choose to pay 1/2 the postage fee or mail me 5 men’s ties to offset the cost!

Have a great day and cross your fingers and toes for luck!

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Tracy D (1 comments.) said on January 30th, 2008 at 3:09 pm

Oh! It is beautiful! Enter me to win!
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anita hiltz said on January 30th, 2008 at 3:19 pm

This is gorgeous! I would love it! I’ve always wanted to make a quilt out of ties, too! Thanks so much for doing this!

ahiltzy@yahoo.com
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charmed (1 comments.) said on January 30th, 2008 at 3:36 pm

This sounds great! Please enter me, arogers(at)gmail(dot)com
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Awesome Mom (1 comments.) said on January 30th, 2008 at 3:46 pm

Beautiful work. I wold love to win.
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Lori (3 comments.) said on January 30th, 2008 at 3:50 pm

LOVELY!! Count me girlfriend:)
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TheAngelForever (1 comments.) said on January 30th, 2008 at 3:51 pm

What a gorgeous giveaway!

Please feel free to stop by my giveaway.

TheAngelForever
http://www.theangelforever.com/?p=390
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Lori (3 comments.) said on January 30th, 2008 at 3:51 pm

BTW, thank you for the kinds words;)
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Heather (1 comments.) said on January 30th, 2008 at 3:57 pm

I would love to have that purse it’s adorable.
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Reeva (2 comments.) said on January 30th, 2008 at 4:23 pm

Great giveaway. I hope I’m the lucky winner!!!
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Laura @ Laura Williams' Musings (2 comments.) said on January 30th, 2008 at 4:26 pm

Count me in please.

Thanks for the giveaway!

Stop by my place to win a bath set & candles or one of two copies of a book I’m giving away. Don’t miss the daily edition of contests galore that I post on my blog.

Laura @ Laura Williams’ Musings

email is in my profile or you can contact me via the contact form on my blog.
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Smellyann (1 comments.) said on January 30th, 2008 at 4:31 pm

OOoooh, that’s beautiful. Please pick me, Pop!! Stop by my giveaway, too.
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Karen (12 comments.) said on January 30th, 2008 at 5:07 pm

That is beauuuuutiful!
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Sandra (1 comments.) said on January 30th, 2008 at 5:16 pm

Such talent!!
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Ashley BB (1 comments.) said on January 30th, 2008 at 5:21 pm

Beautiful Bag. Please enter me!
Thanks
Ashley
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supertiff (1 comments.) said on January 30th, 2008 at 5:30 pm

how wonderful! i want to see it just so i can try to figure out how you did it!

please feel free to enter my giveaway, too.
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Blog Starr (1 comments.) said on January 30th, 2008 at 6:01 pm

Gorgeous. Come on Pops, pick me!
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suzzcq70 (1 comments.) said on January 30th, 2008 at 6:04 pm

That is just cool! I would love to use it with y little black dress and red pashmina wrap (my standard evening wear!). Thanks!

Please check out my giveaways on my blog too!
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Lisa said on January 30th, 2008 at 6:41 pm

Thanks for such a generous giveaway. Would LOVE to win! Lisa

Thanks again!
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gail said on January 30th, 2008 at 6:45 pm

Beautiful! And so is your website. Thanks for the great giveaway!
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Carrie said on January 30th, 2008 at 6:48 pm

That’s very creative! You really made that from a men’s tie?? I could find a few uses for that bag! Thanks!
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Patti (2 comments.) said on January 30th, 2008 at 7:06 pm

Wow! That is so great. I’ve heard of tie skirts but never tie clutches and quilts!
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Alaina (2 comments.) said on January 30th, 2008 at 7:29 pm

How pretty! And what creativity - I never would have thought to use men’s ties!
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Someone Being Me (1 comments.) said on January 30th, 2008 at 7:30 pm

That is beautiful. Please sign me up.
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Karina (1 comments.) said on January 30th, 2008 at 8:29 pm

Wow, that’s gorgeous! How creative you are! Love it.
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Sweetpeas (2 comments.) said on January 30th, 2008 at 8:36 pm

Gorgeous!
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Geri (1 comments.) said on January 30th, 2008 at 8:51 pm

Count me in!!! Thanks for the giveaway! gerijones@hotmail.com
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Cindi Hoppes said on January 30th, 2008 at 9:00 pm

Hi, What a fabulous contest. You have a beautiful bag! Please enter me in your drawing. Thanks,Cindi
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xashee (1 comments.) said on January 30th, 2008 at 9:27 pm

oh that is truly BEAUTIFUL! Thank you for the chance to win such a treasure!!! Have a WONDERFUL day
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Scatteredmom (1 comments.) said on January 30th, 2008 at 9:43 pm

Ooo! Very pretty. I love the orcas in your header, because I’m in BC too!

Would save you postage to pick me, lolol.

notesfromthecookiejar(at)yahoo(dot)ca
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Laura @ Laura Williams' Musings (2 comments.) said on January 30th, 2008 at 9:51 pm

Count me in please.

Thanks for the giveaway!

Stop by my place to win a bath set & candles or one of two copies of a book I’m giving away. Don’t miss the daily edition of contests galore that I post on my blog.

Laura @ Laura Williams’ Musings

email is in my profile or you can contact me via the contact form on my blog.

(Hey Glad to see my post on PPP is bringing you some visitors!…
Laura @ Laura Williams’ Musings)
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chantelle (1 comments.) said on January 30th, 2008 at 10:04 pm

this is beautiful. you are very talented!
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Eva Smart (1 comments.) said on January 30th, 2008 at 10:16 pm

So cool. Congrats on the new blog. I would love to be in your giveaway. thanks!
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kristin (1 comments.) said on January 30th, 2008 at 10:24 pm

I actually came here from entrecard. Please enter me in to win and stop by and enter mine. delandkristin@hotmail.com
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Julie (1 comments.) said on January 30th, 2008 at 11:49 pm

Beautiful….just like BC….It’s been a while (25+ years!) since I went to Naniamo. Loved it!
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Whitney (1 comments.) said on January 31st, 2008 at 12:50 am

It’s so cute! BTW I love your banner. Orcas are my favorite animals ever
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Shannon (1 comments.) said on January 31st, 2008 at 2:21 am

super cute
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The Chatty Housewife (1 comments.) said on January 31st, 2008 at 7:29 am

Great giveaway! Please enter me. nw_wife(at)hotmail(dot)com Very cute!
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Hye (1 comments.) said on January 31st, 2008 at 8:53 am

How can I win?
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Sarah A. said on January 31st, 2008 at 9:05 am

Very cute!
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noel rosborough said on January 31st, 2008 at 9:05 am

thanks
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Susan Chester said on January 31st, 2008 at 9:09 am

I collect small bags, would love to win!
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Nancy said on January 31st, 2008 at 10:02 am

I would love to be fortunate to win this beautiful little bag. I, too, have been collecting men’s ties with visions of crazy quilts dancing around in my head.
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Mama May (1 comments.) said on January 31st, 2008 at 10:18 am

very lovely! Hope I win!
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Melanie said on January 31st, 2008 at 12:26 pm

Kewl! Count me in, please!
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Katherine Frazier said on January 31st, 2008 at 1:16 pm

I love this bag - you are very talented - thanks!
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Noreen (1 comments.) said on January 31st, 2008 at 2:27 pm

wonderful
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Angela (1 comments.) said on January 31st, 2008 at 3:35 pm

Thats beautiful! Sign me up!
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Amber said on January 31st, 2008 at 7:09 pm

Absolutely breathtaking. Thank you for this amazing giveaway and please enter me!
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Piseco (1 comments.) said on January 31st, 2008 at 7:20 pm

Thanks for the contest!
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Erika said on January 31st, 2008 at 7:46 pm

Very cute! Please count me in!
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Maren said on January 31st, 2008 at 8:24 pm

That is so pretty!
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Janice J said on January 31st, 2008 at 9:02 pm

This is gorgeous, I would love to see your “tie” quilt when you are finished with it, sounds so interesting! Thank you for the giveaway!
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JewelsHud said on January 31st, 2008 at 9:15 pm

Cute stuff - I wish I was crafty or artsy!! Thanks for the giveaway!
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Linda said on January 31st, 2008 at 9:18 pm

Enter me, please. ernestsgirl82@aol.com
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Lesha Anderson (2 comments.) said on January 31st, 2008 at 10:18 pm

Thanks for the giveaway
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Dana (1 comments.) said on January 31st, 2008 at 10:52 pm

beautiful..I hope I win!! Pop, choose me, please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Merry said on January 31st, 2008 at 10:55 pm

What a creative idea, and the final result is gorgeous! I’d love to own it, so please enter me.
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Angela (1 comments.) said on February 1st, 2008 at 3:21 am

Lovely bag!
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Mary_Freebies (1 comments.) said on February 1st, 2008 at 4:11 am

Love the colors.
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Tara (1 comments.) said on February 1st, 2008 at 6:25 am

I would love this!!!
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Robin M. said on February 1st, 2008 at 6:53 am

I love the tie quilt idea… that would be so unique! Also love this little purse. Thanks for sharing
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Tami Parker said on February 1st, 2008 at 8:47 am

Please enter me! Thanks!
tparker002@centurytel.net
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Sweetanlo said on February 1st, 2008 at 9:19 am

that’s so pretty. Please enter me.
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Jeannie (1 comments.) said on February 1st, 2008 at 10:23 am

Okay….this is way toooooo cool! I would LOVE to win it!

What….your pop is 94 1/2? That is so cool! My grandpa (Paw-Paw) will be 93 this March! I think he is in better shape than some 50 year old men! He still plants a garden each year, he has cows he tends to, it’s great! If you look around my blog (some of my 1st postings…you will see a pic of me and him!!!)
I’m still new to the blog wrold so you won’t have to look far!!! =)

It was nice meeting you…thanks for such a GREAT give-away!
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PEA (1 comments.) said on February 1st, 2008 at 10:43 am

Such a fabulous giveaway! You do gorgeous work!! Please enter my name in your draw:-) Thank you!!
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KJ (1 comments.) said on February 1st, 2008 at 10:51 am

Wonderful! Thanks for your generosity and please include me!

KJ
California
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Katie (1 comments.) said on February 1st, 2008 at 10:56 am

How pretty. Please enter me.
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Tara (1 comments.) said on February 1st, 2008 at 11:08 am

I grew up in BC but live in Sask now and I sure miss the coast!
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Ginny (2 comments.) said on February 1st, 2008 at 11:33 am

This is beautiful & I bet that quilt with be fab. Never would have thought to use ties, what a great idea. You can get those so cheap at garage sales & thrift stores. I bet you could get tons for free at freecycle as well!
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Jhianna (1 comments.) said on February 1st, 2008 at 12:15 pm

That’s beautiful! I’d love to learn how to quilt.
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Theresa Shafer said on February 1st, 2008 at 12:58 pm

lol. I am USA and love the idea you are turning ties into something more useful. Recycle and save the world.

Thank you for the chance at winning this treasure.

And blessings to your dad.

Daddy’s girls rule.

Thank you.
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Heather said on February 1st, 2008 at 1:09 pm

What a neat idea!
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Angela James (1 comments.) said on February 1st, 2008 at 2:17 pm

I’m a purse slut! I’d love to be entered to win.
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Lisa G. (2 comments.) said on February 1st, 2008 at 2:50 pm

Beautiful clutch! I would be thrilled to win. Thanks for hosting this great giveaway!
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aBookworm (1 comments.) said on February 1st, 2008 at 5:24 pm

Here’s my entry. Thanks!
callmeabookworm at gmail dot com
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Donna M. (2 comments.) said on February 1st, 2008 at 6:30 pm

That is a drop-dead gorgeous purse! I appreciate the work that goes in to that because I do needlework and beading myself. And I love British Columbia - been there exploring your Purcell mountains three times and have visited Victoria once! I’m going to check out your blog!
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Audra Marie (1 comments.) said on February 1st, 2008 at 8:00 pm

That is gorgeous!

Thanks for the chance to win!

adashofsassitude(at)thesilvas(dot)com
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Karen (mommy of three) (1 comments.) said on February 1st, 2008 at 8:14 pm

This is so nice, Thank You!
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ktrae said on February 1st, 2008 at 8:25 pm

That is awesome.
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Tisa said on February 1st, 2008 at 9:53 pm

Thanks for the giveaway! Please count me in! ~
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Rebecca (2 comments.) said on February 1st, 2008 at 10:00 pm

Great giveaway!
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Angela Palmer said on February 2nd, 2008 at 9:00 am

Very nice, thanks!
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Jackie (4 comments.) said on February 2nd, 2008 at 9:57 am

It is stunning but don’t enter me in the competition as being retired I am giving away unique possessions to younger friends as I never go anywhere special enough to show them off.

Thanks for adding your blogs at Traffic Era as I have a habit of going blank on blog names or losing them in my favorites LOL
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michelle b (1 comments.) said on February 2nd, 2008 at 11:23 am

please enter me in your contest
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Heather C said on February 2nd, 2008 at 10:39 pm

Oh, this would be so great to have! Very nice work. Good luck on your tie quilt.
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Kai (2 comments.) said on February 2nd, 2008 at 11:15 pm

Well, since I’m already the owner of a coveted Beautiful BC keychain, I must be on a lucky streak!! hehe
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Jennifer Barr said on February 3rd, 2008 at 11:39 am

Please enter me too…if it’s not too late thanks!
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Tamara said on February 3rd, 2008 at 1:32 pm

There is no bag quite like this I’m thinking, what a cool thing!
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