1. I have a thing for handmade pottery. If I am anywhere and someone is selling handmade pottery I just have to stop and look.
2. This Etsy shop is by a TEEN with an amazing talent.
3. The owner of this shop has a huge heart for the orphan.
I now get to introduce you to Mallory from Shaping Lives Pottery. Please take time to read her interview because you will not want to miss what she has to say (you may also need to know something for an entry at the end).
When did you open your Etsy shop? I started my etsy in August of 2009, and I have had a great experience since.
I noticed in the profile of your shop that you donate a portion of your sales to a family adopting. How has adoption touched your life? Adoption has really touched my life because my little brother is adopted. My mom felt God's call to adopt years ago and really felt called to children with special needs. My dad wasn't on board at first but over time and lots of prayer my dad felt the call from God also. We have actually had a really rough adoption road. We were in the middle of an international adoption for a little girl in the Ukraine when we got a call about a little boy (my brother) here in the states. My parents were not pursuing a domestic adoption at all. They prayed about this little boy and felt God's call to say "yes" and adopt him. He is from Florida and has Down Syndrome. Well my parents then continued with the Ukraine adoption and when they actually got to Ukraine and met her there were alot more disabilities and problems my parents didn't know about. They prayed and prayed and couldn't understand why but decided not to adopt the little girl. She would have needed 24 hour care and that wouldn't be fair to the rest of us kids. So they came home and a couple days after they came home found out the little girl had another family and they were going to get her in March We felt that God used my parents to keep that little girl safe and out of an institution for the family that is really supposed to be her family. My parents know God had had and has a plan for our family. We pray we will be able to adopt again soon, and that God will use our family as a testimony for those children. God bless!
Can you tell me how old you are? I have recently turned 17, but started pottery when I was 7 and have done it on and off until recently (the past 2 years).
What is your favorite item in your shop? Actually I have a couple of favorite items. Some I have chosen to keep for my family and I, but my favorite pieces in the shop right now would have to be the three little boxes. They are so cute and I could see them holding spices or something in the kitchen.
I also saw in your profile that you have another Etsy shop called Sweet Potato Sacks. Can you tell me a little about your other shop? My other etsy is a store I have had for awhile and put things that aren't pottery that I make. I have recently started the flower brooches and headbands. My style is very vintage/romantic and I think each flower has a little bit of "me" in them. I love to keep my creative side going so I am constantly starting new project. This is my favorite (besides pottery)so far. I hope ya'll enjoy my shop.
Buy It - You would just make Mallory's day if you went and purchased something from one of her her shops. I can tell you from personal experience with her that you will not be disappointed!
You also get extra entries if you purchase something.
Win It - See this beautiful, beautiful spoon rest above? Mallory has been kind enough to offer this as a giveaway. Mallory has also told me that she is willing to ship ANYWHERE so that means this giveaway is open to international readers too. Thank you Mallory!
Mandatory Entry (must be done before any other entries count) - You need to visit Shaping Lives Pottery and come back here leaving me a comment of your favorite item in her shop.
YOU MUST LEAVE AN EMAIL ADDRESS IN YOUR COMMENT SO I CAN CONTACT YOU IF YOU ARE THE WINNER!
Extra Entries (must have mandatory entry done first) :
If it say (3) entries you MUST leave 3 separate comments!
1. Become a follower of my blog or tell me your a follower - (3) entries
2. Visit Mallory's Sweet Potato Sacks shop and tell me your favorite item - (1) entry
3. Heart either Shaping Lives Pottery or Sweet Potato Sacks - (1) entry for each shop you heart
4. Visit Reece's Rainbow and tell me something you learned - (3) entries
5. Tell me something you learned in the interview with Mallory - (1) entry
6. Blog about giveaway and come back leaving me the link - (5) entries
7. Purchase something from Mallory and come back leaving me a comment of what you purchased (can be from either of her shops) - (10) entries.
Giveaway ends 3/5/10 and is open to all readers including international readers. I may choose a winner using a random number generator. I will email the winner and you will have 48 hours to respond before I choose another winner.
What are you waiting for? Go get those entries in!
253 comments:
1 – 200 of 253 Newer› Newest»I love her pottery! I already have an initial pendant from her!
I also love the White Christmas ornament!
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I'm a follower!
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I love the Vintage earring flower brooch. The colors are so pretty!
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I didn't realize she had another shop! Even though I had explored her Etsy shop before!
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i love the broken bowl
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i {heart} shaping lives
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i learned i love katia (HIV +) and that i a completely ignorant about raising a child with HIV
i learned i love katia (HIV +) and that i a completely ignorant about raising a child with HIV
i learned i love katia (HIV +) and that i a completely ignorant about raising a child with HIV
I like the flower pendant
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I like the vintage earring flower brooch
I learned she started pottery when she was 7 and now at 17 has been back at it for past two years
Sarah, I LOVE pottery! I have always wanted to try it, I can't believe this girl's talent. I would have to say the spoon rest with the flower is my favorite.
Shannon
Beautiful pottery- I like it all but I will pick the spoon rest that is shaped like a heart
Jennifer
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I am a follower of your blog
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follower of your blog #2
FOLLOWER #3
at sweet potato sacks- I like the red flower brooch
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I *heart* shaping lives pottery- etsy id:jblanton41
I *heart* sweet potato sacks etsy shop
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I love her swirl platter- so beautiful!
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I am a follower:)
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I am a follower #2
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Hi, Sarah
I love Mallory's Etsy store - The flower spoon rest is my favorite item although I really like the swirl platter, too!!
I "hearted" Shaping Lives Pottery on my Etsy account.
ok... I became a follower:)
blessings,
gayly
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Ohhhhh.... I love the little spoon rest with the cross in her pottery shop. I love pottery too, my uncle is a potter and we have several treasured pieces from him!
Blessings,
Gayly
I love the modern romantic headband in her other shop. So many sweet hings!
Blessings,
Gayly
How Amazing is she? I think her story makes the pottery more valuable than priced!!! What an awesome testiment and amazing young girl with such a heart for God!!! I love it.
The broken bowl is by far my favorite!
I am a follower!
I also have one of her intial Pendants and Love it! She does such great work!!
Follower #2
Follower #3
I love the Elegant Swirl Broach...It love the coloring in it!
My favorite thing from the Shaping Lives Pottery is the Broken Bowls!
Love Reece's Rainbow site and visit it often, but by going there today I learned about them being in People Magazine this week!
my email is mandithomasson@hotmail.com
I love the broken bowl! This girl is so talented for her age!
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I like the Flower Pendent from Shaping Lives Pottery.
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I like the Black and Gray Chic Brooch from Sweet Potato Sacks.
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1) I learned that in 2006, the program expanded to include promoting the international adoption of children with Down syndrome.
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2) I learned that in 2006, the program expanded to include promoting the international adoption of children with Down syndrome.
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3) I learned that in 2006, the program expanded to include promoting the international adoption of children with Down syndrome.
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I learned from the interview that she started her etsy in August of 2009.
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1) Blogged: http://sweepstakelover.blogspot.com/2010/02/giveaway-by-shaping-lives-pottery.html
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I really like the red lace spoon rest. I was just telling my roomie last night that we need a spoon rest!
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Follower 1 :)
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I learned that Mallory is very generous! 1/2 of her proceeds go to an adoption process. How very kind.
I like the Rubbed white Spoon Rest.
i love the Swirl platter/bowl
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My favorite item from Shaping Lives POttery (what a sweet name for a shop, by the way!) is the White Christmas Ornament. Mallory is really very talented, and obviously very kind-hearted as well.
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1. new follower via gfc
2 new follower via gfc
3 new follower via gfc
my favorite item at Sweet Potato Sacks shop is the birdie headband
i heart Shaping Lives Pottery
i heart Mallory's Sweet Potato Sacks shop
i learned that mallorys favorite item is the three little boxes
Your pendants are my favorite, but I also love the giveaway prize!
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I am a blog follower!
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I hearted Shaping Lives Pottery shop!
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I love the swirl platter/bowl. So beautiful!
Sarah
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I hearted Shaping Lives Pottery shop!
Sarah
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I hearted Sweet Potato Sacks shop!
Sarah
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My fave item from Sweet Potato Sacks is the black and gray chic brooch!
Sarah
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Mallory is just seventeen!! (and so talented already!)
Sarah
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I really loved the swirl platter bowl. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway.
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I love the White Christmas Ornament: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35915765.
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I'm following (june_spirit2628)
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I'm following (june_spirit2628)
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I'm following (june_spirit2628)
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I love the Elegant Swirl: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38052033.
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Mallory is seventeen years old.
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My favorite is the lace spoon rest. I've never seen pottery with a lace design before. So awesome!
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MY favorite item in the shop is definately the White Christmas Ornament ... I have a whole tree of handmade ornaments and this would be perfect! picnut1512@yahoo.com
I'm a follower:) Entry 1
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I'm a follower:) Entry 2
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I'm a follower:) Entry 3
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I like the spoon rest with the inlayed rock pattern
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I absolutely adore the lace spoon rest! gorgeous and what an interesting piece to add tot he kitchen!
Anna
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I love the black and grey chick brooch from sweet potato!
Anna
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I learned that she's only 17 and already starting her own pottery business! Awesome girl, keep goin!
Anna
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I learned that Reece's Rainbow was started in 2004 as an outreach program serving new families with babies with
Down syndrome at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, GA!
Anna
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I love the Lace Spoon Rest.
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#1 I follow
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#2 I follow
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#3 I follow
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I visited Sweet Potato Sacks shop and picked Flower Brooch as my favorite.
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Lace Spoon Rest is wonderful!!!
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I'm a follower of your blog! :) la_riendeau@yahoo.ca
My favourite item in the Sweet Potato Sacks etsy shop is actually the spoon rest you are giving away! :) http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38994087
Hearted Sweet Potato Sacks on etsy! la_riendeau@yahoo.ca
Hearted Shaping Lives Pottery on etsy! la_riendeau@yahoo.ca
Learned that Mallory is 17 years old by reading the interview. la_riendeau@yahoo.ca
Favorite is Heart Pendants
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I heart shaping lives pottery
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I heart sweet potato sacks
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Favorite item at sweet potato sacks is the flower brooch.
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I learned at Reece's Rainbow that I can sponsor a child or a family in process. Wow! What a blessing.
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I learned at Reece's Rainbow that I can sponsor a child or a family in process. Wow! What a blessing.
entry #2 coolestmommy2000 at gmail dot com
I learned at Reece's Rainbow that I can sponsor a child or a family in process. Wow! What a blessing.
entry #3 coolestmommy2000 at gmail dot com
Your pottery is beautiful!! I love:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34998485
Thank you for the give away!
SheilaC
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And I love these colors!
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SheilaC
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I like the 'Flower Pendent'- love the blue colors, has a retro feel to it. khaski78 at hotmail com
I follow via Google #1. khaski78 at hotmail dot com
I follow via Google #2. khaski78 at hotmail dot com
I follow via Google #3. khaski78 at hotmail dot com
I love the 'Christmas Tree Headband' from SPS. khaski78 at hotmail dot com
I hearted SPS as 'Stone Hippo Boutique' on etsy. khaski78 at hotmail dot com
I can't believe Mallory is only 17, yet so talented! khaski78 at hotmail dot ocm
I hearted Mallory's shop as Stone Hippo Boutique. khaski78 at hotmail dot com
I love the Lace Spoon Rest
I really like the Swirl Spoon Rest. The one Mallory is giving away is my favorite, though.
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I'm a follower #1
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I'm a follower #2
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I'm a follower #3
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My favorite is the Red Rose Flower Brooch from Mallory's Sweet Potato Sacks.
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the most item i loved is Heart Lace Pendants
i am a follower shaim
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I like the Rubbed white Spoon Rest
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follower of your blog #1
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follower of your blog #2
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follower of your blog #3
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I like the Black and Gray Chic Brooch
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Hearted Sweet Potato Sacks (momtoem)
lejn05@yahoo.com
Mallory has recently turned 17, but started pottery when she was 7 and have done it on and off until recently (the past 2 years).
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I learned that Reece's Rainbow was started in 2004 as an outreach program serving new families with babies with
Down syndrome at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, GA. #1
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I learned that Reece's Rainbow was started in 2004 as an outreach program serving new families with babies with
Down syndrome at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, GA. #2
lejn05@yahoo.com
I learned that Reece's Rainbow was started in 2004 as an outreach program serving new families with babies with
Down syndrome at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, GA. #3
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I like the red lace spoon rest the best.
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from Mallory's, I like the black & grey chic brooch.
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♥'d shaping lives as paparazzimom
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♥'d Sweet Potato Sacks as paparazzimom
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I really like the Broken Bowl -- it would be a good reminder of how God thinks I'm beautiful - cracks and all! :)
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I'm a follower #1
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I'm a follower #2
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I'm a follower #3
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On the Sweet Potato Sacks shop I really like the Black and Gray Chic Brooch - very classy!
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I hearted Shaping Lives as CarrieSchmidt
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I lov eher green lace spoon rest
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at mallorys i love her flower brooch
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at reeces i learned that andrea is a mother of an 8 yr old boy
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from the interview her favorite items are the three little boxes
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I like the swirl spoon rest. It's a great color, shape and size!
Ronit
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I'm a follower! entry 1
Ronit
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I'm a follower! entry 2
Ronit
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I'm a follower! entry 3
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From Mallory's Sweet Potato Sacks shop, my fave item is the elegant Black and Gray Chic Brooch. I really like the color look of it!
Ronit
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I learned that Reece's Rainbow is now fully incorporated in Canada. Congrats on that achievement!
Ronit
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I learned that Reece's Rainbow was established in 2004 as an outreach program serving new families with babies with
Down syndrome. (entry 2)
Ronit
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http://internationalgiveaways.blogspot.com
One of Reece's Rainbows goals is to seek new adoptive families for orphans with Down syndrome. :) Very admirable! (Entry 3)
Ronit
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http://internationalgiveaways.blogspot.com
I learned that Mallory donates a portion of her sales to a family adopting.
Ronit
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http://internationalgiveaways.blogspot.com
I blogged about this giveaway! (entry 1)
http://internationalgiveaways.blogspot.com/2010/02/spoon-rest-from-shaping-lives-pottery.html
Ronit
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http://internationalgiveaways.blogspot.com
I blogged about this giveaway! (entry 2)
http://internationalgiveaways.blogspot.com/2010/02/spoon-rest-from-shaping-lives-pottery.html
Ronit
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http://internationalgiveaways.blogspot.com
I blogged about this giveaway! (entry 3)
http://internationalgiveaways.blogspot.com/2010/02/spoon-rest-from-shaping-lives-pottery.html
Ronit
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http://internationalgiveaways.blogspot.com
I blogged about this giveaway! (entry 4)
http://internationalgiveaways.blogspot.com/2010/02/spoon-rest-from-shaping-lives-pottery.html
Ronit
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http://internationalgiveaways.blogspot.com
I blogged about this giveaway! (entry 5)
http://internationalgiveaways.blogspot.com/2010/02/spoon-rest-from-shaping-lives-pottery.html
Ronit
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http://internationalgiveaways.blogspot.com
I like the Three Expresso Cups
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I love the Swirl platter/bowl!
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I follow your blog
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I follow your blog
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I follow your blog
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I love the black and grey brooch from Sweet Potato Sacks
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I learned that the Lord guided her family not to adopt the little girl in the Ukraine and that the little girl needed a lot of care which would not have been fair to Mallory and her siblings.
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Stopping by with HUGS from FF. Would love for you to come and visit me when ya get a moment or two.
Regi
Love what you're doing on your blog! Glad I found you! Now following from Friday Follow - hope you'll drop by soon!
Susan
www.BlackberryJamCafe.blogspot.com
My favorite is the Three Little Boxes. I love em'. Jmeelle@gmail.com
I folow your blog.
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I follow your blog.
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I follow your blog.
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My favorite item is the Rubbed White Spoon Rest. Thank you.
sabrita@juno.com
Follow your blog #1.
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I follow your blog #2
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I follow your blog # 3
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In Sweet Potato Sacks my favorite item is the Flower Brooch in black, white &
grey.
sabrita@juno.com
I "hearted" Shaping Lives Pottery on etsy under name Sabrita.
sabrita@juno.com
Mallory's interview showed me her maturity at such a young age. She shares her family's deep faith in God and how it guides their journey in adoption of children to add to their loving family. It's a beautiful testment to family and faith in God. Thank you.
sabrita@juno.com
My fave item is the Flower pendant (Shaping Lives Pottery!)
Amy (artsyrockerchick@aim.com)
In Sweet Potato Sack, I love the Romantic Modern Headband!
Amy (artsyrockerchick@aim.com)
Hearted Shaping Live on Etsy!
Amy (artsyrockerchick@aim.com)
Hearted Sweet Potato Sacks on Etsy.
Amy (artsyrockerchick@aim.com)
I'm a follower!
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I follow on GFC.
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