Thursday, February 10, 2011

Amoronia Giveaway! {CLOSED}

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Hey dolls! I have another giveaway for you... :)

Check out the Amoronia etsy shop. Demi is the jewelry designer and shop owner, who lives in Greece. She creates her unique jewelry out of recycled materials, which makes her jewelry eco-friendly.



Q&A w/ Demi

1.) Please tell us a little about the Amoronia etsy shop.

Hi all! I'm Demi from Greece and I started Amoronia, my Etsy shop, two years ago. Some friends encouraged me to, and I've been enjoying being part of the Etsy community ever since.


2.) What does "Amoronia" mean?

Amoronia was coined from 'Amor vincit omnia'. This phrase comes from Virgil's Eclogue X, line 69. It is one of the most beautiful verses in Latin and in English it translates as 'Love conquers everything'.


3.) Your profile states that you created your very first necklace out of "mud." :) I guess it's always been your destiny to create jewelry, huh?

I have been interested in making jewelry from a very early age. I made my first beads out of mud when I was five. Because I couldn't find proper cord around, I tore a leaf from a corn plant in a field nearby and made something like a cord, made holes in the beads and threaded them, leaving my necklace in the sun to dry! Jewelry has always been one of my passions in life.

4.) What inspires you to create your jewelry?

Nature is primarily a source of inspiration for me, but also books and stories might be a reason why I will start making something. I only make what I like.

5.) Why is it important to you, to use recycled items when creating your jewelry?

I grew up in the city, but spent summers in the countryside. The city seemed to me like a huge waste land, so I realized that I don't want the whole planet to look like one too! I try to use as few new materials as possible, and very often I resort to old pieces of jewelry, things that people bring me, found objects, old clothes or accessories, vintage buttons, papier mache, bamboo, old books, magazines and so on.


6.) What type of girl do you envision wearing your jewelry?

Incorporating recycled materials into my designs is creatively challenging, but it also implies versatility in style. And versatility in style means that Amoronia can cover many different tastes. Especially eco-minded buyers, who also happen to love a touch of glamour, the people who love to wear one of a kind items -and definitely the intellectual girls!

7.) What's your fave piece in your shop?

If I must pick one favorite piece from my shop, it will have to be the Lena Horne Legacy Neckace. I will always cherish that lady.

8.) What's your own personal style like?

I am definitely eclectic. I love how some pieces in my wardrobe never seem to go out of style. I reach for those quite often. I also keep an eye on trends and designer fashion, but I only buy something if I really like it. I love to combine styles, because I love the idea that it's the human being's personality adding style to clothes, not the other way around. I also love how jewelry can make one's style more personal. When I think of what to wear in the morning, I usually choose the jewelry first!



Here are some of my faves from Demi's shop:

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Large Recycled Fabric Corsage Flower Brooch, Cinnamon Multi and Brown





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Cleopatra, Necklace with Salvaged Acrylic Jewels, Green and Antique Copper




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Copper Chain Tassel Earrings with Blush Pink Pearls




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First Date, Brass Locket Necklace




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Live Your Own, Long Fringe Earrings with Leaves and Pearls in Brass





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Mardi Gras Carnival Inspired: Ecofriendly Crocheted Wire Necklace with Vintage Czech Glass and Reclaimed Semi Precious Beads





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Sleek Bird's Nest Earrings, with Blue Grey Pearls and Pure Copper





***One lucky winner will win these lovely necklace from the Amoronia shop!***

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White Roses, Occasion Necklace - Antique Brass










***This Giveaway is Open to US And International Residents!!***


How to enter:
[Please one comment]

1.) Become a public follower of Belle de Couture via Google or Blog Lovin' (please state how you are following in your comment).

2.) Visit the Amoronia etsy shop and tell us your fave item(s) in your comment.


Additional Entries
[please leave a separate comment for each additional entry]

1.) Become a public follower of Belle de Couture via Blog Lovin' AND Google.

2.) Become a follower of BelledeCouture via facebook (Don't forget to state your FB name in your comment so I can find you!)

3.) Mention this giveaway on your blog and/or facebook page (Don't forget to leave a link to your post!).

4.) Add the Amoronia etsy shop to your favorites if you have an etsy account.

**MOST IMPORTANTLY: Don't forget to leave your E-MAIL address in your comment(s), so we can contact you if you win!!**

The Giveaway will be open until Thursday, February 17th at 6:00 PM eastern time.
The winner will be chosen at random by random.org


**Don't forget to leave your E-MAIL address in your comment(s), so we can contact you if you win!!**


GOOD LUCK EVERYONE! :)

105 comments:

  1. I'm having a bit of a craze at the moment for pomegranates, so I really love this necklace
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/65021287/something-new-i-pomegranate-two-tone

    Contact: rebeccasaix@gmail.com
    Visit my shop www.rebeccasaix.etsy.com
    Read my blog www.rebeccasaix.blogspot.com

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  2. Hello again, I have just joined your blog as a follower.
    Rebecca from Rebecca's Aix

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  3. Hello once more,
    I have just 'liked' your page on Facebook, take a look at my page Rebecca's Aix.

    Bye for now, Rebecca.

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  4. lovely artist! I love the "hot heart cold heart" necklace!
    I'm following!
    evelyn_m_s@hotmail.com

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  5. I loved the mini interview! Demi is a fantastic artist :)
    I will never get over these Paper Beads Earrings, they are one of my most beloved items on whole etsy!

    Following alreadyyyy :)

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  6. Hi! Love Amoronia! Follower google.
    Fav item: White Roses Necklase -the first beautiful item of Amoronia that I 'discovered'!!

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  7. Now Follow via BlogLovin and Google!!

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  8. Facebook follower!
    ♥FAN-page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/AngelPearls-Collection/103617943024148

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  9. Amoronia Etsy is really my fav. -Hearted!!

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  10. Made a gadget with link and picture at my blog:
    http://angelpearls.blogspot.com/
    angel.pearls@yahoo.se
    LoL Eva

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  11. Snowflakes, Romantic Vintage White Lace and Tanzanite (Purple Blue) Flowers Earrings, Czech Glass and Silver is gorgeous!

    following under diana dang

    faked_sugartone at hotmail

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  12. The Midnight Trees - Photograph Pendant Necklace - Victorian/Renaissance Style - original photography is so pretty!

    follower

    faked_sugartone at hotmail

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  13. Wow what a beautiful love story you have for jewelry. Thank you for sharing!! I am in awe at your story from childhood...what a beautiful thing i wish you had a picture of that necklace!! My favorite from your Etsy shop is the Cleopatra, With Salvaged Acrylic Jewels, Green & Antique Copper. All of your jewelry is so beautiful!!! I greatly appreciate this opportunity to win one of your beautiful and elegant pieces!! Thank you!! Sonja Brekhus of cheekyjewelsbysonja xoxoxo

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  14. GFC follower (Goga)
    My fav item is Hot Heart, Cold Heart - Red and Blue Eco Friendly Necklace

    gogunia3(at)wp(dot)pl

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  15. BlogLovin follower

    gogunia3(at)wp(dot)pl

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  16. Following on GFC and I love these earrings http://www.etsy.com/listing/37103535/grapes-of-mirth-earrings-wine-pink-and !

    danaan at gmx dot at

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  17. Hearted the shop too (BLehner)!

    danaan at gmx dot at

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  18. Love the Cleopatra. I look at her stuff often, just trying not to spend right now cause I missed so many days of work due to snow.
    She has a wonderful talent and I love that she recycles.
    I will follow Blog Lovin style.

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  19. blog follower! thanks for the opportunity! Meredith dot Targarona at Gmail dot com

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  20. love the emerald oz necklace! thanks for the opportunity! Meredith dot Targarona at Gmail dot com

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  21. Ooh, my favorite from the shop is the Rustic Bird's Nest earrings. I really love all things to do with nature.

    The story behind the name Amoronia is awesome! I love deep meaning :3

    Sarah
    bannercat | gmail.com and etsy.com

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  22. I follow via gfc!
    I like the Set Of Blackberries, Black and Green Beaded Spheres with Silver!

    vena.nedkova at gmail dot com

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  23. I Added the Amoronia etsy shop to my favorites.
    username:ligata

    vena.nedkova at gmail dot com

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  24. GFC follower (Mallory)

    this is gorgeous!!

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/65021379/something-new-ii-red-heart-two-tone

    Mallory1031 at gmail dot com

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  25. hearted on Etsy

    Mallory1031
    Mallory1031 at gmail dot com

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  26. GFC/BL follower

    Mallory1031 at gmail dot com

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  27. Following publicly and my fave is the red heart leaves earrings

    Melody.DuValatgmaildotcom

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  28. Melody.DuValatgmaildotcom

    Added Amoronia to my etsy faves
    I'm www.everybodyelse.etsy.com

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  29. my favorite item is The Lena Horne Legacy Necklace, Swarovski and Brass

    following you via GFC

    gintare[dot]amber[at]gail[dot]com

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  30. following via GFC!

    alexandra_digiorgio at comcast dot net

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  31. I hearted your Etsy shop!

    alexandra_digiorgio at comcast dot net

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  32. I really love:

    Funky Mod Button Necklace, Purple and Silver Grey Vintage Buttons, OOAK Eco friendly

    And,

    Noble Dame - Elegant Y Heart Necklace, Brown and Burnt Orange Buttons and Brass


    alexandra_digiorgio at comcast dot net

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  33. I adore Two-gether, Salvaged Acrylic Jewels Necklace, Green and Antique Copper!! It's simply beautiful!
    Great giveaway, good luck!
    kiaranofuentes_93@hotmail.com
    I'm following you via Google ;)

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  34. My favorite is the Cleopatra, Necklace with Salvaged Acrylic Jewels, Green and Antique Copper

    angela_jeon [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  35. its nice to see stores from europe on etsy.
    my favorite item is Caramel Peach Tart, Necklace with Vintage Buttons and Copper.
    i am a follower on gfc as viorela.
    violet.porto[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  36. i am a follower of Belle de Couture via Blog Lovin' AND Google.
    violet.porto[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  37. Follow you via GFC and I love the Nautical Chain OOAK Necklace, with Vintage White and Blue Anchor Buttons, Gold Brass and Red Beads!

    ruricloth at yahoo dot com

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  38. I added her shop to my etsy favorites!
    username: ruricloth

    ruricloth at yahoo dot com

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  39. I am following your blog with Google Friend Connect.
    kweight@byu.net

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  40. I "liked" you on Facebook!
    www.facebook.com/scrappincorner
    kweight@byu.net

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  41. I love the recycled fabric brooch. So pretty:) Her shop is fabulous!!
    kweight@byu.net

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  42. I hearted her shop on Etsy.
    kweight@byu.net

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  43. Follow via GFC

    monacart32 at hotmail dot com

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  44. My favorite is the Snorkeling in Greece - Blue Green OOAK earrings, Swarovski and Antique Brass

    monacart32 at hotmail dot com

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  45. google friend and love the
    Cool White Recycled Fabric Flower, Adjustable Cocktail Ring OR, Amoronia's Adventures In Beach Party-Land

    hockiemack at hotmail.com

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  46. i added the Amoronia etsy shop to my favorites
    (heart heart heart the brass pieces). esty name: 25viorela
    violet.porto[at]yahoo.com

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  47. I follow on GFC!

    maryleebythesea(at)gmail(dot)com

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  48. My favorite item is the First Date, Brass Locket Necklace...so pretty!

    maryleebythesea(at)gmail(dot)com

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  49. I added Amoronia to my favorites on Etsy! MaryLeeByTheSea on Etsy.

    maryleebythesea(at)gmail(dot)com

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  50. im a gfc follower. my fav item is the emerald amulet necklace jmmccarr@gmail.com

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  51. I love the emerald oz elegant ooak necklace! So original!
    anhowser@gmail.com

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  52. Following on google and bloglovin!
    anhowser@gmail.com

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  53. Following belle de couture on facebook!
    anhowser@gmail.com

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  54. I love the Gold Brass White Wedding Earrings, the Cloisonne Flower Beads are so delicately pretty. Thanks for the lovely giveaway, I follow via gfc.

    yumihamano@gmail.com

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  55. Ifollow on GFC and love the Bird's Nest w/Gray Pearls Beads!

    rennieangie at gmail dot com

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  56. My favorite is the Mardi Gras Carnival Inspired necklace.

    Follower through GFC.

    Lisa, bell198@aol.com

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  57. I'm totally smitten with the first date locket!!

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  58. GFC blog follower and I love the Two-gether, Salvaged Acrylic Jewels Necklace, Green and Antique Copper.
    mframe00@gmail.com

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  59. follower of BelledeCouture via facebook- Michelle Frame
    mframe00@gmail.com

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  60. I follow Belle de Couture through GFC as sandyandcosmo.

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  61. My favorite is the Lena Horne Legacy necklace, it says it all!

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  62. I am a public follower via GFC (Hind&Hare
    My favorite item is : http://www.etsy.com/listing/48844357/sale-nautical-chain-ooak-necklace-with

    Mail : hindandhare (at) hotmail (dot) fr

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  63. I follow you via google and I love the Bird's nest items (necklace & earrings).
    Tiffy

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  64. Oh - forgot to leave the e-mail-address:
    tiffy@miss-tiffy.de

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  65. I am a follower

    abstufftobuy at gmail dot com

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  66. My favorite is the Mr and Mrs Rabbit, Green Ceramic Button Adjustable Ring

    abstufftobuy at gmail dot com

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  67. Following via GFC. I really love the white rose occasion necklace.

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  68. following via GFC. I love the night in moracco carpet necklace!

    marija.majerle at gmail dot com

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  69. favorited on etsy- username bokononist

    marija.majerle at gmail dot com

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  70. I follow with google

    I think these are really chic http://www.etsy.com/listing/60411194/copper-chain-tassel-earrings-with-blush

    tsumetokiba at gmail dot com

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  71. I follow you on GFC and I really like this necklace: http://www.etsy.com/listing/65076495/hot-heart-cold-heart-red-and-blue-eco

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  72. I follow you on GFC and on Bloglovin' as Sara Donahue.

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  73. I follow you on Facebook as Sara Donahue.

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  74. I added Amoronia to my favorites on etsy as sarettagd

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  75. I'm a GFC follower and I love the Sterling Silver Earrings with Green Jasper OOAK.
    ghainskom at yahoo dot com

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  76. spudplusmermaid@live.com, thx

    mermaidnotebook.blogspot.com

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  77. I follow you via GFC.
    Thanks so much,
    Karen
    lemontart5kb at gmail dot com

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  78. I like the first date locket necklace!
    Thanks, Karen
    lemontart5kb at gmail dot com

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  79. I follow via GFC as malkatz.

    I love A Cloud In The Sky, Irish Luck - Salvaged Acrylic Jewels Bracelet, and First Date, Brass Locket Necklace and Hot Heart, Cold Heart necklace.

    fashuneesta[at]aol[dot]com

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  80. I "like" you on Facebook- Mallory Katz.

    fashuneesta[at]aol[dot]com

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  81. I heart Amoronia on Etsy. My username is malkatz.

    fashuneesta[at]aol[dot]com

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  82. Gosh ! I am so excited with this giveaway. I would like to participate in

    it.
    Anw i am totally follower through Google Friend Connect name liz.
    Absolutely love love love this http://www.etsy.com/listing/65172232/cleopatra-necklace-with-salvaged-acrylic

    Much Thankies for the chance dear
    Good luck for me and everyone :)

    liz_crowny(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  83. Hi, I already fan of you in FB name doki doki co :)

    Much Thankies for the chance dear
    Good luck for me and everyone :)

    liz_crowny(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  84. Thanks for the giveaway and for making it international.
    I am a follower via GFC as Diana

    artgiote at gmail dot com

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  85. I "like" you on Facebook as Demitra Giote

    artgiote at gmail dot com

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  86. My favorite item is:
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/46340931/live-your-own-long-fringe-earrings-with

    artgiote at gmail dot com

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  87. I love the color of Two-gether, Salvaged Acrylic Jewels Necklace, Green and Antique Copper!

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  88. follow your blog skipthelaundry
    like the hare and tortoise bracelet
    skipthelaundry at gmail dot com

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  89. like you on facebook
    amber jackson porter
    skipthelaundry at gmail dot com

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  90. heart amoronia on etsy
    skipthelaundry
    skipthelaundry at gmail dot com

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  91. I became a blog follower!

    My favorite item from Amoronia is:
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/48844357/sale-nautical-chain-ooak-necklace-with

    Andre
    morning.blossom@ymail.com

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  92. I'm a gfc follower and I really like "Of All the Stars, the Fairest - Sappho, Hesperus Greek Quote Necklace, Vanilla Cream White and Antique Brass".

    so.kitsch at gmail dot com

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  93. Already followed via gfc, now I follow via bloglovin with this email:

    so.kitsch at gmail dot com

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  94. Shared on FB: http://www.facebook.com/wunderfraulein/posts/102763053137989

    so.kitsch at gmail dot com

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  95. hearted the shop on etsy as magnolica.

    so.kitsch at gmail dot com

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  96. I follow via GFC and my favorite item is the Emerald Amulet, Long Chain Pendant Necklace, Brass and Very Vintage Green Plastic Charm

    grahamcrackerbabykisses AT gmail DOT com

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  97. I am a follower of BelledeCouture via facebook as Christina Graham.

    grahamcrackerbabykisses AT gmail DOT com

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  98. follow you on gfc as shadab.
    shadab_muslim at yahoo dot co dot in

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  99. like your blog on face book as shadab tahir.
    shadab_muslim at yahoo dot co dot in

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  100. i think my first comment did not post so doing it again.i like http://www.etsy.com/listing/63003904/rustic-birds-nest-earrings-with-blue from her etsy .
    shadab_muslim at yahoo dot co dot in

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  101. I am a follower via google.
    My favorite item is definitely the green vintage and recycled silver chain. I love the color of the buttons next to the chain, it's so pretty!

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  102. I am a follower via Facebook!
    Chandler A.

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  103. I added the Ammoronia Etsy shop to my favorites.
    Etsy shop name is 'girlygirlmoments'.

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  104. i follow via GFC, email is in my profile.
    my favourite is Emerald Amulet, Long Chain Pendant Necklace, Brass and Very Vintage Green Plastic Charm. :)

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  105. i like you on fb as maša n. :)

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