Thursday, April 2, 2009

HomeStudio's Designs

You may remember back on the first of January (O9) Drea did a review of Home Studio pendant and pocket mirrors? Well, now they make magnet sets too! So we at SIMPLE have decided to review them again....especially since they have their SINGLE store of everything in a one stop shop!

Home Studio is a collective passion for a husband and wife team. They started making their fabulous jewelery in May of 2008. Their pieces are unique in that they are made from Scrabble tiles. That's right, those little wooden pieces that have been around forever. Home Studio takes these tiles and recycles them into works of art, into some great looking jewelery! Their design choices seem endless; all kinds of pictures, animals, colors and words. On top of the graphic image, a smooth finish is applied to every one. There are literally hundreds to choose from in many different categories including Flowers & Plants, Birds & Animals, Words & Symbols, Patterns, Cool, Quirky & Miscellaneous and Holiday Designs. They also offer magnets and mirrors in the same pattern choices...so you can oooooogle for hours! I was given the chance to check these out for my review so I oogled (made up word basically meaning that I drooled on my keyboard board for eva till I could pick and choose my favorite few)



The mirrors are a perfect size to fit in any purse or bag. Why have a plain mirror when you can have a custom designed one to go with your other accessories? I seriously COULD NOT decide which mirrors I liked the best so I ended up letting the kids decide. :o) It was all for the best. Mason and Terri use them as much as I do. Mason likes to check his teeth and hair before school and Terri very much enjoys making funny faces at herself during church, in "her" mirror. tee hee

The magnets are awesome. [I ADORE the sleek silver bag they come all come in!!] They really do LOOK deceiving. (they're NOT) They can hold several pieces of paper at one time. Not like the weak magnets that fall off when you close the fridge. They're even great in the kids dry erase board that BARELY holds magnets...but it HOLDS THESE!!! They actually are very strong, perfect for holding all that school artwork.

My ONLY disappointment. Is that I have yet to order/receive my lucky clover, lil leaper, and Terris Fab Feline (pink) .....but YOU can....

GET YOUR OWN: As a necklace LOVER I highly suggest visiting Home Studios and picking up a few of their unique necklaces as well as their gorgeous mirrors and magnets. These make GREAT gifts! I know my daughter will be getting two for her up and coming 3rd birthday.

WIN YOUR OWN: You can pick any design that Home Studios offers and have them put it on the mirror. Home Studios has a bunch of new designs since our last review ;-) so goooooo!!!

Extra entry? Blog about us as well as Home Studio... come back and link us to your post. You will then be entered in the drawing twice.

Those who do not blog may still sign up, but must leave a valid email address. If an email address is not left you will not quality for this giveaway.

Winner will be chosen on April 9th.


125 comments:

  1. These are really cute. I love the HOMESTUDIO - - - - Scrabble Tile Pendant - BOLD POPPY (White). amsbolda@hotmail.com

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  2. I have seen Home Studio's designs before and have been meaning to place an order. I love that they now do mirrors. Mirrors are a great girlfriend gift. If I was going to choose one for myself I would choose the sakura blossoms (green).

    Diana Skinner
    dschoeniger@hotmail.com

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  3. I like the winged heart design. That's the one I'd like on a mirror. Thanks for the chance.

    sweetascandy579 at yahoo dot con

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  4. I love the keep calm and carry on mirrors in all colors..fun!

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  5. I love LOVE the "Love my twins" pendant! My twins are 2 yrs. :)
    katieleebathotmail.com

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  6. I'm partial to the Gnome--and the Moss Keep Calm and Carry On. Both are great!

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  7. I love the Peace Dove, it reminds me of my hippie days!

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  8. I love the peace dove!
    Diane
    Dianesmb@aol.com

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  9. my choice the HOMESTUDIO - - - - Scrabble Tile Pendant - WIND UP BIRD (Orange)mverno@roadrunner.com

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  10. The Lucky Cat Pendant for my 7 yr. old grandaughter Zoe who loves cats

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  11. The Scrabble Tile Pendant - CHERRY CHERRIES is my favorite. Cute!

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  12. "Peace Dove" is my absolute favorite.
    meredycat*lycos*com

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  13. It's so hard to choose just one! But I'd have to go with Saffron Flowers in rust for a mirror.
    Andrea
    gray_andrea@hotmail.com

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  14. love the keep calm and carry on in black! sometimes i really need that advice, lol....
    lauraveronicaelaine@yahoo.ca
    thanks for the opportunity!

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  15. I love the Kokopelli design!
    Thanks for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  16. JeansandTs@hotmail.com
    I would have them put the Pink Butterfly on my Mirror. Dainty!

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  17. I am completely loving "FLOWERS no. 2"
    so great!
    mjbc07 at yahoo dot com

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  18. I am completely loving "FLOWERS no. 2"
    so great!
    mjbc07 at yahoo dot com

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  19. I like Scrabble Tile Pendant - SWALLOW (Red).thanks
    herry123_us@live.com

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  20. HOMESTUDIO - - - - Scrabble Tile Pendant - FAB FELINE (Pink)-very chic
    KawaiiNeko2008 at aol dot com

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  21. Mary
    zenrei57 (at) hotmail (dot) com

    What a NEAT idea - I would love to try making something like this!!! Anyway, I really do like the OWL, he looks so retro-hip :)

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  22. I love the Red Cherry Blossoms design-so pretty!

    Elaine R
    emrosser@shaw.ca

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  23. I like the original landscape LANDSCAPE 0500

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  24. I like the scrabble Tile Pendant - POPPIES (multi) con5459(at)gmail(dot)com

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  25. I like the cherry blossoms. great site.

    mommainflipflops AT gmail.com

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  26. I love the TINY ELEPHANT design
    heyhazelhazel[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  27. I love the HOMESTUDIO - - - - 6 Magnet Set - 'WORLD TRAVELER'!

    Love them!



    Thanks very much!


    nancyrobster@gmail.com

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  28. i'd get the Cherry Cherries design on a mirror. thank you

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  29. This is too cool!
    My fave is DANDELION TRIO :)
    fourteenbc@hotmail.com
    Thanks!

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  30. I love the Awareness Ribbon pendant.

    plur268 at yahoo dot com

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  31. I think that "PEACE DOVE" would be pretty on a mirror!!

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  32. SO many that I really like. But to choose one, I'd say the Eiffel tower. Followed very closely by the Lucky Clover.

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  33. I really like the SAKURA BLOSSOMS (Red) pattern. Thanks for the great giveaway:)

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  34. I like the lucky four leaf clover

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  35. CHERRY CHERRIES is the one I like

    idreesor(at)abnorth(dot)com

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  36. i really like the 4 leave clover rylee.elizabeth@gmail.com

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  37. Neat, I like the birds and animals, owl in particular

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  38. Love the "keep calm and carry on"


    Thanks for entering me! Great Contest!

    Janna Johnson
    janna@FeedYourPigBlog.com
    www.FeedYourPigBlog.com

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  39. I like Scrabble Tile Pendant - OCTOPUS (Brown Turquoise).

    annabell_lee_dk (at) yahoo.com

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  40. I like the sakura blossoms. What a great site - I think I will be ordering a bunch of these this year for all my sisters' birthdays.

    amm141[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  41. So cute - love the four leaf clover and the pink star!

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  42. I am bookmarking this site for gifts in the future! Love it! My fav is the SAFFRON FLOWERS (Ivory) design.

    colormehappy(dot)designs(at)gmail(dot)com

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  43. My favorite is the flowers #2 set!
    teacherkrista at gmail dot com

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  44. Very nice! I like the HOMESTUDIO - - - - 6 Magnet Set - 'FLOWERS No.2'

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  45. I really like the Bird on a branch (aqua) and I think the Blythe would be awesome on a mirror or magnet!

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  46. I really like the Old School in Red design. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  47. my favorite is the HOMESTUDIO - - - - Scrabble Tile Pendant - LUCKY CAT. yyeres(at)gmail(dot)com

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  48. I like - Scrabble Tile Pendant - GOD GRANT ME (Serenity Prayer).

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  49. I like the SAKURA BLOSSOMS tile

    ashleyottawa1 at gmail dot com

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  50. i love the asian inspired magnet set !

    tamaranicol@hotmail.com

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  51. i love the asian inspired magnets :)

    tamaranicol@Hotmail.com

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  52. I absolutely love the HOMESTUDIO Scrabble Tile Pendant - LANDSCAPE 0500. I think the design is spectacular! So unique and dreamy! Thank you for the opportunity to enter.
    joannaonthelake@gmail.com

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  53. My sister loves the GIFT SET - 'WORDS TO LIVE BY' - 4 Pendants / 4 Snake Chains. Please accept my entry. Thank you.

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  54. Love the flower pendants - especially the lotus!

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  55. Love the Vintage Camera (Blue) print :)

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  56. I like Feathers.

    thefatesarevicious at yahoo dot com

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  57. These are all beautiful, but I think the Saffron Flowers is my fave!

    brfox47@gmail.com

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  58. I love these pendants and mirrors. So many are lovely but my favourite is the brown owl.

    micrapol (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  59. I really like the Scrabble Tile Pendant - GOD GRANT ME (Serenity Prayer). Thank you!
    tatertot374@sbcglobal.net

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  60. how neat ! Scrabble Tile Pendant - DECO WORD (Black) is my pick

    thanks bunches :)

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  61. I like the keep calm and carry on mirror.

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  62. I like the HOMESTUDIO - - - - Scrabble Tile Pendant design

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  63. ok so they are all great! but i think i like the "hope in script" best
    laura
    ford1206@knology.net

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  64. Oh~the Scrabble Tile Pendant - KOOL KATS (Red) is just too Cute~Thanks so much for the chance :)

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  65. I love the Sakura Blossoms in Red! Great site!

    smmuconn@gmail.com

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  66. Wow! I LOVE the Paisley Swirls and Flowers - Vinyl Wall Decals, and the birds sitting on a wire. I'm going to look around some more.

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  67. Whoops, I think I just entered the wrong contest. Here, I love the winged heart design mirror.

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  68. I LOVE the hope script one!!

    amwysoc@ilstu.edu

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  69. I love them all. Some of my favs are teh multi sunflower, spring daisy and the giant poppy. Wow so creative.
    Thanks for the giveaway.

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  70. i like the one that says shalom

    madamerkf at aol dot com

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  71. So many nice designs to pick from! The pretty Fleur de Lis tile pendant is my favorite.

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  72. I think my fav is the POD BURST (white)!
    teriannm AT gmail DOT com

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  73. Christina - xristya@rock.com - I love Swallow (multi), the black and white bird with the red wing! It would look great on a mirror or work equally as well on a magnet, and this is a wonderful giveaway!

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  74. I'm partial to the hummingbird..

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  75. I'm partial to the hummingbird...

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  76. i love the 6 Magnet Set - 'FLOWERS No.2'

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  77. I like the Scrabble Tile Pendant - KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON. Thanks.

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  78. I love the Dandelion trio

    bellemorte82@gmail.com

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  79. I like the Boquet (White)!

    jojo_59@hotmail.com

    Thanks :)

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  80. I love the mad about dots in white. Thanks, justicecw@hotmail.com

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  81. I like the Damask design in yellow.

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  82. I love those pocket mirrors. They would make great gifts.

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  83. I would love the Owl Family on a mirror! My two girls would get such a kick out of it.

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  84. I like the Scrabble Tile Pendant - SKULL AND BOW'NS (Pink).

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  85. I've blogged over here: http://feralmoonsoaps.blogspot.com/2009/03/simple-giveaway-home-studio-pocket.html

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  86. Well, after spending and hour + "oogling" and building a hefty "favorites/wishlist" (all this while my two kitties were climbing all over me (and the computer keyboard - natch...)

    So I decided my most favorite would have to be the "KOOL KATS" in Black. (One kitty is all white and the other all black, with a few tuxedo flourishes.)

    (The black/tuxedo cat wanted me to choose the "FAB FELINE" (Black on White)for reasons you can well imagine!)

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  87. I love the Do or Do Not, there is no Try...that's a fabulous saying!

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  88. I love the KOOL KATS (Blush) pendant. It would be puuuurrrfect for my daughter! Thanks for the contest!
    airalynn(@)gmaildotcom

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  89. I like the Pod Burst design.
    Very fun.


    clarkmurdock@yahoo.com

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  90. I never knew HOME STUDIOS before today. I love all the black and whites - like the BLYTHE DOLL FACE, TWIN DAISIES, FLEUR DE LIS and INDIE CRAFTER. But I have to say my favorite is probably the FLEUR DE LIS!!!! Super Cute!!!

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  91. I like the fab feline in pink.

    ladycat713@yahoo.com

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  92. I like the lucky clover :)
    Thanks for the contest!
    sburkavage@gmail.com

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  93. I adore the LUCKY CAT. God bless you!

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  94. The Kool Kats would be cool on a mirror.

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  95. Sakura Blossoms in green is my favorite!

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  96. I love Sedona, so I'd choose the Kokopelli design.

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  97. I would love the God Grant me the serenity on a mirror. That would be soo cool, to have that saying looking right at me when I most need it.

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  98. I love the Do or Do Not There is no try pendent!
    Thanks!

    Teresa Prevette

    tweetyistruckin@yahoo.com

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  99. I really liked the daisy with the black background. Thanks for having the wonderful giveaway.

    dianad8008 AT gmail DOT com

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  100. Ilkie the winged heart design. bill110@optonline.net

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  101. the HOMESTUDIO - - - - Scrabble Tile Pendant - LANDSCAPE 0840 is my favorite

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  102. I like the Balance Scrabble Tile Pendant! hawkgirl_16 {at} hotmail {dot} com

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  103. I would choose the POD BURST (white), thanks for the giveaway!

    mattandjen[at]gmail.com

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  104. I like the simple vine and proud peacock designs.

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  105. HOMESTUDIO Scrabble Tile Pendant - LOVE MY CAT:)masonsgranny59atyahoodotcom

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  106. HOMESTUDIO - - - - Scrabble Tile Pendant - NAUTICAL STAR (black) is my Number #1 choice!

    http://zestywonderland.blogspot.com/

    ZESTYWONDERLAND@GMAIL.COM

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  107. i love the SUGAR SKULL (white) pendant!

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  108. i like DANDELION FLUFF (White on Moss)

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  109. The Love my Twins pendant :)

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  110. I really like the Summer Pool design

    smarinels@hotmail.com

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  111. i like the garden of love design to go on a mirror

    debbiebellows[at]gmail[dot]com

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  112. They are all lovely, wow! I choose the Saffron Flowers, thanks. electricisland@gmail.com

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  113. I love the Breathe Just Breathe design. garrettsambo@aol.com

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  114. I love the VINTAGE CAMERA (Black).

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  115. I just love the blue sugar skull. I have shoes that match!

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  116. I love the scrabble tile "TWILIGHT BITTEN"

    CharlieGurl57@aol.com

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