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Hello and welcome to my blog! My name is Karen Snyder and I've been a crafter for about as long as I can remember. I am a stay-at-home-Mama of two beautiful children with a husband who makes my dreams possible.

This blog is about all sorts of crafting. I am a paper-crafter from early days, a jewelry-maker with an unending obsession for chain maille. I make chain maille purses, many of which will be chronicled in this blog as their future owners await their completion. I love metalsmithing. I am an indifferent beader and don't get me anywhere near seed beads... they scatter, screaming to get away from me. I love to try new things, have a short attention span so if its a long-term project... I'm probably not doing it LOL.

If you have questions, ask. If you have tips, share. Same with suggestions - share! I want this to be a great forum for people to brainstorm and problem-solve with a good attitude. Crabby Apples need not respond, this is a feel-good kind of blog :)

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

How Do I Celebrate 1500 Facebook Fans?

Helm Chain Flower Pendant
With a give-away, of course!  Wow - 1500 Fans!  Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that my work would ever draw that many fans!  So much has happened during this incredible journey and I am grateful for every single moment.  Who would believe that less than 6 months ago, my page had less than 200 fans?  To all the people who told me that I couldn't possibly turn my "little hobby" into a profitable business, I'd like to take this opportunity to say, "Doubters don't get the buddy discount!"  LOL!

I announced earlier this week on my page that you would need a partner for this give-away and I'll bet you're wondering why, right?  Well clearly this give-away is going to work just a bit differently than the ones before.  We're going to call this give-away "Pick A Pair of Pendants!"  All you have to do is leave a comment on this post and tell me who your partner is.  Each of you will have to visit this blog and leave a comment in order for your team to be entered.  Once the comment period is over, I will use random.org to choose the winning entry.  If your comment is the random winner, both you AND your partner will win a pendant!  You may choose a sterling Nexus, Helm Chain Flower or Romanov pendant and each will include a sterling silver chain.  Since 1500 Fans is such a monumental achievement (at least it is in my book!), I will be giving away three pairs of pendants!
Nexus Pendant

So pick yourself a partner (if you haven't already) and get your comments in!  I will acknowledge each team as entered once both partners have commented.  This contest will remain open a bit longer than usual so that everyone will have a chance to enter.  I will close comments at 2 PM (US CST) on Sunday, January 9th and announce the winners directly after.  Leave a comment and tell me who your partner is and why you chose them!  Best of luck to everyone and thank you for making my journey on Facebook such a fabulous experience!

Romanov Pendant
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120 comments:

  1. Ashlie MaxwellJanuary 5, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Monique Combes is my partner! <3

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  2. MoniqueJanuary 5, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Ashlie Maxwell is my partner :) xxx

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  3. HeatherJanuary 5, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Kat Bolen is my partner!

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  4. GossamerScapesJanuary 5, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Deborah Rockwell is my partner! (hopefully, lol)

    Congrats on 1500!

    Just contact me through facebook if I'm lucky enough :D Maria Lothrop

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  5. BetteGJanuary 5, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    I need a partner..any takers?

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  6. Karen SnyderJanuary 5, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Ashlie and Monique, your team is entered!

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  7. Cyndi CoxJanuary 5, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Wow!!!! 1500!! That is wonderful!! I am really not surprised because your work is absolutely beautiful!! Everything I wear of yours to work gets MANY compliments!!!! Oh, my partner is my Mom (the best Mom in the world!!!), Judy Taylor. I will have to tell her how to post on here, lol. She will be sending you a friend request soon!!!
    Thanks!!!

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  8. Judy TaylorJanuary 5, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    I am Cyndi Cox's mother Judy. So nice to meet you. Every time I see Cyndi in your jewelry, I go on and on about how pretty it is. Your jewelry is beautiful.
    Of course my partner is my wonderful daughter, Cyndi Cox.

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  9. Regina DJanuary 5, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Elainea Colombo is my partner. What a perfect way for your two favorite fans to win some stunning jewelry!

    They are beautiful Karen just beautiful!

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  10. Elainea CJanuary 5, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Regina Dushane is my partner, can't wait to win !

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  11. Karen SnyderJanuary 5, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Judy it is very nice to meet you and thank you for such lovely compliments! You and Cyndi are entered to win!

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  12. Karen SnyderJanuary 5, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Elainea and Regina thank you both - and your team is entered to win!

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  13. Crafty's CreationsJanuary 5, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    I've asked Helen from Adorable Adornments, which I'm SURE she'll say yes, sooo.... :)

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  14. Lynn NordlandJanuary 5, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    O.K. - we shall try again. I love the Romanov Pendant

    My partner is : Mary Parrish

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  15. Lynn NordlandJanuary 5, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    this is Mary Parrish and I am Lynn Pitts Nordland's partner. I like the Nexus Pendant

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  16. Karen SnyderJanuary 5, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Lynn and Mary, your team is entered!

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  17. Adorable AdornmentsJanuary 5, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    Cori from Craftys Creations is my partner!!

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  18. Jodie SmithJanuary 5, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Hi, I am Jodie and Rene Alfano is my partner. We have become really good friends and she loves your jewelry. I have seen your items and I love them too. Great work and what a cool giveaway.

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Maria Lothrop is my partner. :) Would be honored to wear anything you have made!!
    Deb Rockwell

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  20. Karen SnyderJanuary 5, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Cori and Helen (Adorable Adornments) your team is entered!!

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  21. Karen SnyderJanuary 5, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Deb and Maria your team is entered!

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  22. Karen SnyderJanuary 5, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Thank you so much Jodie - so happy to have you here. Rene is SUCH a lovely lady and a great friend!

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Hi Karen , Jodie Smith is my partner..She is one of my bff's..forever... You know I love your jewelery...
    blondeforever721@yahoo.com

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  24. Boots & Marie BurgessJanuary 5, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Well......I don't have a partner...but I would sure like to wish everyone the best of luck! And I totally envy the person getting one of Karen's pendants!!!

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  25. UnknownJanuary 5, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Cindy Soulshine is my partner! Love your jewelry!! Sooo gorgeous!

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  26. SurrayahJanuary 5, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Dora Muller is my partner! What fun!!

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  27. SurrayahJanuary 5, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    I guess I should mention the reason why I choose Dora....she has been such a dear to me, helping out with instructions for designs and such....so who else would I want for a partner?! :-)

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  28. Artfully DecadentJanuary 5, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    congratulations, Karen! 1500 is an amazing achievement! I need a partner. My last post disappeared. Anyone want to partner up?

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  29. Artfully DecadentJanuary 5, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Junie Duncan is my partner!

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  30. Karen SnyderJanuary 5, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Rene and Jodie, your team is entered!

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  31. Karen SnyderJanuary 5, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Awesome - I know Junie was looking for a partner too! Tell her to get over here and post! LOL!

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  32. Karen SnyderJanuary 5, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Marie we will find you a partner!

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  33. JunieJanuary 5, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Paula Meyncke is my partner & I would choose Romanov of course :D

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  34. Karen SnyderJanuary 5, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Junie and Paula, your team is entered to win!

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  35. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 7:07 PM

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  36. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    Hey sweetie! Me and Kathleen Copeland are partners! Because Kathleen is an awesome jeweler and friend! <3

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  37. DoraJanuary 5, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Congrats...Elaine Gill and I are partners....

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  38. Karen SnyderJanuary 5, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Awesome Patti - as soon as Kathleen comes and does her post, your team will be entered!

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  39. Karen SnyderJanuary 5, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Elaine and Dora, your team is entered to win!

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  40. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Hi Karen,

    I'm so excited for your milestone! My partner is Ginny Driscoll, and this would be a great b-day gift for me on January 9th.

    I wish you the very best!

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  41. Valerie's ReviewsJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Nichole Hawkins is my partner =)

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  42. GinnyJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    My comment disappeared! Yikes! I love your Helm chain and since Kimberly's birthday is the 9th and mine is the 13th, we should win (for being coincidentally awesome together). ;)--Ginny Driscoll

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  43. UnknownJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Marie @ Superior Agates is my partner

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  44. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Valerie Peace is my partner and I am hers!!!

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  45. Karen SnyderJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Ginny and Kimberly, your team is entered to win!

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  46. Karen SnyderJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    Valerie and Nichole, your team is entered to win!

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  47. Karen SnyderJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Marie and Lynn, your team is entered to win!

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  48. Kai TubbsJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Renee Lynn is my Partner cause shes awesome, and I really think such an awesome person deserves awesome jewelry

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  49. Dee AnnJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Hi Karen I love your work. You are amazing. Love ya. Mary Waldrep is my partner. We need more beautiful jewelry. LOL Good luck everyone

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  50. The Deal FinderJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Kai Tubbs is my partner. She's an amazing woman who goes out of her way to help others. I'm honored to call her my friend.

    -Renee Lynn

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  51. Kat's Custom KreationsJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    CONGRATS on your FIRST 1500, Karen!!!

    Heather Davis is my partner!!! Bring it! ;o)~

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  52. Karen SnyderJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Kai and Renee, your team is entered to win!

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  53. Karen SnyderJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Thank you Kat :) You and Heather are entered to win!

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  54. Pelima Jewellery DesignJanuary 5, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Hi Karen
    Jo Lewin is my partner :D
    A gorgeous and kind lady

    Tania Hagen

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  55. UnknownJanuary 5, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Hello Karen. Vivi Varvarande is my partner! I would love to win a Romanov pendant. Thanks Karen for another awesome giveaways!!

    Catherine (Catz Handmade).

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  56. Beads GaloreJanuary 5, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Hi Karen
    I am fortunate to be partnered with the lovely and talented Tania Hagen!
    Thanks for the opportunity :)
    Jo Lewin

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  57. Karen SnyderJanuary 5, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    You are so welcome Catherine!

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  58. Karen SnyderJanuary 5, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Tania and Jo, your team is entered to win!

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  59. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Anita Bell is my partner.
    -Jennifer Harris

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  60. AnitaJanuary 5, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    Hi Karen - I've brought along a new fan for you, My BFF, Sister by choice, Angel, Heroine, and life sanity saver, Jennifer Harris. I have noticed that she has not left her email so you can contact us both on mine (or search for her on Facebook as she is now a fan of yours). Congrats on 1500!!

    Anita xx
    thetribe08@xtra.co.nz

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  61. Karen SnyderJanuary 6, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    Welcome Jennifer and thank you Anita for bringing along a new fan! Your team is entered in the drawing :)

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  62. Kathleen CopelandJanuary 6, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    Hey Karen...I am partners with Patti Martin because she is a really great friend and is so great with jewelry too!

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  63. BetteGJanuary 6, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Faith Hartley is my partner! I hope she remembers to post :-)

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  64. MachellJanuary 6, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    My partner is Anne Phillips.

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  65. Karen SnyderJanuary 6, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Patti and Kathleen, your team is entered to win!

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  66. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Lisa White said...Hey Karen! My partner is Sue Pettit! So glad I can enter now! Thank you Sue and Thanks Karen for the idea!

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  67. Sue PettitJanuary 6, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Lisa White and I want to be partners! She is going to post now, too! :) LOVE YOUR CREATIONS!

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  68. Karen SnyderJanuary 6, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Lisa and Sue, your team is entered to win!

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  69. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Hi my name is Sharon Harrison and my mother Yvone Harrison is my partner

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  70. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Hi there...my name is Yvonne Harrison and my daughter Sharon Harrison is my partner:)

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  71. Karen SnyderJanuary 6, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Welcome Yvonne and Sharon! So neat to see another mother / daughter team :) Your team is entered to win.

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  72. Cindy SoulshineJanuary 6, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    The lovely Robin Maisel is my partner, I asked her to partner with me because we have have very similar taste in jewelry and because she has become a wonderful friend through facebook and her own jewelry creations. (Kota's Kreations on facebook if you want to see her beauties.) LOVE Robin and LOVE your gorgeous art, Karen!!! Can't wait to order from you, as well! <3 Thank you for this wonderful contest!!!
    soulshine4me @ gmail . com

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  73. lynJanuary 6, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Angie Simonsen and I are partners ~hopefully she will post soon :^)

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  74. phummel09January 6, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    YAY! My Partner is Peg Fisher. Hi Peg!
    Karen, I just love your designs!!

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  75. Karen SnyderJanuary 6, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Cindy and Robin, your team is entered to win. Thank you Cindy for such a lovely set of compliments - I'm so glad to be getting to know you :)

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  76. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Hey Bette LG I would not forget. I have been gone all day and just got home. I certainly hope I am not too late to get this posted. Bette is my partner for this great drawing. Love the designs. I am glad I saw your post Bette on January 5th. Thanks for having me both of you. : ) Faith Hartley KH FL. fh9247@comcast.net

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  77. The Red DoorJanuary 6, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    I need a partner if anyone is interested, thanks! and thank you Karen for an awesome giveaway!

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  78. Karen SnyderJanuary 6, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    Not too late at all Faith - the drawing is open until Sunday :) You and Bette are entered!

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  79. Karen SnyderJanuary 6, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Ladybug if you go to my facebook page there is a gal there needing a partner. I'll be happy to pair the two of you up :)

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  80. UnknownJanuary 6, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Congratulations Karen, and 1500 more fans to come!
    Catherine Hah is my partner.
    I like the nexus pendant. I think it's different from what you use to do.

    Vivi.

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  81. Katie LeeJanuary 6, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Way to go on the fans! My partner is my mother, Laura Graham. I picked her because she taught me everything I know about jewelry making and has inspired me to created beautiful things.

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  82. Laura GrahamJanuary 6, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Your work is wonderful, the pendants are so elegant. My partner is my daughter, Katie Lee.

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  83. JoyceJanuary 6, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Congrats! Your jewelry is gorgeous!
    Amy Pash and I have partnered up for the giveaway.

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  84. Karen SnyderJanuary 6, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Catherine and Vivi, your team is entered :)

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  85. Karen SnyderJanuary 6, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Katie and Laura, your team is entered to win. Another mother / daughter team - that makes me smile. Katie, my Mama also taught me everything I know about being creative. We're lucky girls!

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  86. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    Hi Karen I am Anne Phillips my partner is Machell Duke

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  87. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    Drat I spelt Machelle wrong I am Anne Phillips and my partner is Machelle Duke Sorry

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  88. JessicaJanuary 7, 2011 at 1:51 AM

    Hi! Thanks so much for the contest :) My name is Jessica Musgrave and my partner is Heidi Parks ( Lady BUg) :)

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  89. Karen SnyderJanuary 7, 2011 at 1:51 AM

    Machelle and Anne, your team is entered in the drawing!

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  90. Karen SnyderJanuary 7, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    Jessica and Heidi, your team is entered to win :)

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  91. Angie SimonsenJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Hello! Your work is GORGEOUS!!! My partner is Lynette, and she posted just a little ways up! Thanks!
    Angie Simonsen
    http://www.facebook.com/weirdlywiredjewelry

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  92. Karen SnyderJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Hi Lynette - thank you! Your team with Angie is entered to win :)

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  93. The Red DoorJanuary 7, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Thank you Karen and congrats on your many fans!

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  94. Karen SnyderJanuary 7, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    You are very welcome Heidi :)

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  95. Katie ReichertJanuary 7, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Karen, your jewelry is so beautiful! I wanna be just like you when I grow up!!!

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  96. Ginny ParkerJanuary 7, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Hi Karen, Your jewelery is so beautiful and so unique. I love it. Ginny

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  97. Karen SnyderJanuary 7, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Thank you Katie and Ginny! Are you two a team for the give away? I need to know who you are partnered with!

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  98. Lovelands and a RobinsonJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Thank you so much Karen for this opportunity and for finding my partner! My partner is Rachael Wronkowicz! Good luck to everyone and congrats Karen!!

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  99. RachaelJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    Tiffany Loveland is my partner =)
    You do such amazing work, Karen!!!

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  100. Karen SnyderJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Thank you so much Tiffany and Rachael! Your team is entered in the drawing!

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  101. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Sorry it took me foever to get on here, Joyce Mitcham and I are partners, and you have such beautiful stuff.

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  102. Karen SnyderJanuary 7, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    Joyce and Amy, your team is entered to win!

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  103. Katie ReichertJanuary 7, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    Hi again Karen! Yes, Ginny Parker and I are partners!

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  104. AmandaJanuary 8, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    Sharon Wagoner and I are partners!! Love your work! :)

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  105. Karen SnyderJanuary 8, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    Thanks Katie! You and Ginny are entered in the drawing :)

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  106. Sharon WagonerJanuary 8, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    My partner is Amanda Kirby...I love your jewelry also!

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  107. Karen SnyderJanuary 8, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Amanda and Sharon, your team is entered to win!

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  108. Faye HadfieldJanuary 8, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    congratulations on your 1500th fan! Thank you for the opportunity to win a piece of your fantastic art!
    My partner is Penny Lee Hummel. xx

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  109. Karen SnyderJanuary 8, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Faye and Penny, your team is entered to win!

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  110. Karen SnyderJanuary 8, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    POSTING FOR MARY LOU WALDREP, who is having trouble with my blog. She is partnered with Dee Ann Barr Crandall.

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  111. Karen SnyderJanuary 8, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Dee Ann and Mary Lou's team is entered in the drawing.

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  112. KatieJanuary 9, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Nicole Donnelly is my partner. Thanks for finding me a partner Karen! Congrats on getting to 1500 fans!

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  113. Karen SnyderJanuary 9, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Posting for Nicole Donnelly - partnered with Katie Anson. Nicole and Katie are entered!

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  114. Karen SnyderJanuary 9, 2011 at 12:24 PM

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  115. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    My name is Davna Gould and Christa Huchingson is my partner!

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  116. Karen SnyderJanuary 9, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Thank you Davna!

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  117. UnknownJanuary 9, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Geeze I totally missed this one........it's a lovely piece!

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  118. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    Jeff Crawford, My wife made me do it. Marcus crawford is my partner

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  119. Karen SnyderJanuary 9, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Thank you Daffydill's Days!

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  120. Karen SnyderJanuary 9, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    COMMENTS ARE NOW CLOSED - WINNERS ANNOUNCED DIRECTLY.

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