May 27, 2014

Octoberfest 2014 Blog Hop Sign Ups

Come hopping on by for my BSBP8 REVEAL?
HERE IT IS.

Looking for  Suburban Girl Studio Waxed Linen Blog Hop?
Here IT iS


Now is the perfect time to plant your pumpkins in time for Halloween....
And the perfect time to get growing for the ... 

The real key to growing pumpkins is planting in time for harvest

THIRD ANNUAL 
OCTOBERFEST 
BLOG HOP
Sunday October 26, 2014

 A Home & Hearth Celebration of Autumn's Splendor 
featuring handcrafted jewelry, artisan beads, home decor, 
food, friends & family.



We will celebrate Autumn's Beauty.
Harvest, bounty, gratitude.


Sharing Traditions & Treats 

Candy Apples


Candy Corn (Handcrafted lampwork)


Carved Pumpkins


Drilled Pumpkins
From "How to Drill Pumpkins" 

Polymer Pumpkins
Gorgeous pumpkin beads by Andrea Glick of Zenith-Jade

Purr-fect Pumpkins



The Great Pumpkin

 Pumpkins all in a Row
A Happy Home
A Forever Home

 Here's How to Join in Octoberfest:
  
1) Leave a comment below that you're in
 -- please include your email, blog, artists' name
or 
email me with the subject line "octoberfest 2014" and your
information at toltecjewels (at) aol.com



2) Grab the Octoberfest button 
at the bottom of the page and link back to this post
(nice if you do, but not required :)

  3) Create an Autumn Inspired Treat! 
  Get as creative as you wish! 


*Crochet an afghan
A melon afghan light for summer yet cozy for fall.
Beginner crochet project & free instructions here.

*Design Autumnal jewelry
*Design Halloween jewelry

Margot Potter, Ambassador for Swarovski Create Your Style, designed & made this
stunning "Crystal Web Necklace"  -- and she has free instructions on her blog! Love you Margot! 

*decorate your home or yard
*decorate your fur-family



*Decorate your kids, grandkids, your spouse!

Marlene Cupo's hubby goes PINK for Lori Anderson! 
*Have a family get-together
*Journal rampages of appreciation daily for 
30 days in a row (or more!) and share what happens
*Make an online shop for your work
Lorelei Eurto Has a Step by Step guide to setting up an Etsy shop!
Downloadable at the Beading Daily Interweave Store here :) 

* Make a Fall craft
* Make an autumn wreath
*Try a new jewelry technique

Sherri Stokey creates beautiful painted lucite flowers. Free instructions on her blog! 
We love Sherri! 

*Sew a quilt


* Make a cool bead
*Buy art beads   
 *write a poem, dance or sing

 

* share a recipe, share baking tricks or treats; 
celebrate and brew up something fantastic!


Then...

Share your Octoberfest inspired jewelry, beads, recipes,
treats, poems, pictures, experiences, crafts and boo-ti-ful creations 
on  Sunday, October 26th, 2014.



Fly by everyone's creations to comment & share the love!



AND... 
Check back on Halloween, October 31, 2014
to see if you've won in the random drawings!



Thank you, participants! Enjoy your treats! :) 

Participants will receive treats by beadfreaky (hopefully a custom order for our hop from Christine) and  
Suburban Girl Studio (Diana is creating custom beads for our hop) & more!  :) 

This year, we'll also have a GRAND GIVEAWAY: 

drumroll... 

A New SEARS KENMORE REFRIGERATOR!
(Well, not so new. It's in my kitchen & was new back in Octoberfest 2012)

NOT! Just tricking...  ;) 

 But seriously, this year's GRAND GIVEAWAY is a treat ...



A Vintaj BIGkick Embossing & Etching Machine






And in addition, we'll have a Pinterest board for Octoberfest 2014 reveals, too. 
(To be invited to post on the board, Pinterest requires we "follow" each other. Please "follow" me on Pinterest & I'll follow you back and add you to the board: 




Sign Ups are open now* so we can get planting & planning for fall.
Simply comment on this post with your email, blog, and artist's name
or
email me with the subject line "octoberfest 2014" and your information at:
toltecjewels (at) aol.com



Our Blog Button this year:



 OR 
USE THE LARGEST PHOTO AT THE TOP OF THIS POST FOR THE 
BEST RESOLUTION.  Then, SIZE TO FIT IMAGE ON YOUR BLOG 




HAVE A GREAT, Creative SUMMER! 
SEE YOU IN OCTOBER! 




Participating Artists List Can Be Viewed HERE

Please note: I update the list every other day so if you aren't seeing your 
name & want to participate, please email me:  toltecjewels (at) aol.com   Thanks! 







76 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 27, 2014 at 4:34 PM

    Yeahhh, it was a lot of fun last year dear Rita, please count me in...

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  2. MarybethMay 27, 2014 at 4:39 PM

    I would love to participate Rita! I love fall and the colors of the season! Marybeth Rich http://forestofjewels.blogspot.com/ mbjrich@gmail..com :) Thanks!

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  3. MaryMay 27, 2014 at 4:59 PM

    I would love to participate this year!, my email is mary@govaars.us

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  4. ChelleMay 27, 2014 at 4:59 PM

    Oh I am soo in... This is my fav hop :)


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  5. ChelleMay 27, 2014 at 5:02 PM

    I always have fun in this hop... I am in!!!
    I think my account is connected but just in case....
    ericsfangbanger7@gmail.com

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  6. Karin GMay 27, 2014 at 5:06 PM

    I would love to be part of the fun!
    My blog is http://ginkgoetcoquelicot.blogspot.fr and my Email: kgrossetgrange@gmail.com

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  7. UnknownMay 27, 2014 at 5:20 PM

    Please count me in. Autumn is my favorite time of year!

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  8. AnonymousMay 27, 2014 at 5:46 PM

    Count me in Rita!

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  9. KimMay 27, 2014 at 5:53 PM

    I would love to join, Kim Dworak http://www.cianciblue.blogspot.com/ kdworak69@hotmail.com

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  10. SueBeadsMay 27, 2014 at 6:11 PM

    Sign me up! sue@suebeads.com

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  11. UnknownMay 27, 2014 at 6:14 PM

    Count me in as well! I had fun last year. :)

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  12. Empty nester at lastMay 27, 2014 at 6:15 PM

    I'm in again too....can't wait....maloneve at gmail dot com

    veradesigns dot blogspot dot com

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  13. UnknownMay 27, 2014 at 6:28 PM

    Sounds like fun Lori8448@hotmail.com

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  14. Shai WilliamsMay 27, 2014 at 6:28 PM

    Yeah sign me up :) I am pretty sure that you have all my info.

    http://shaihasramblings.blogspot.com/

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  15. Klassy JoolzMay 27, 2014 at 6:47 PM

    Sign me up....klassyjoolz@yahoo.com - http://www.klassyjoolz.blogspot.com/

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  16. Here Bead DragonsMay 27, 2014 at 7:18 PM

    Sent you an email - please sign me up.
    ~cryssT

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  17. MLourdesMay 27, 2014 at 7:57 PM

    I would love to join. My name is Maria http://mlourdes24.blogspot.com
    mrios996@gmail.com

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  18. MLourdesMay 27, 2014 at 7:58 PM

    I would love to join. My name is Maria http://mlourdes24.blogspot.com
    mrios996@gmail.com

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  19. baymoondesignMay 27, 2014 at 7:58 PM

    Please count me in. This is my very favorite blog hop. Baymoondesign@gmail.com

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  20. CarolynMay 27, 2014 at 8:42 PM

    Rita,

    Please count me in. I had such fun last year.

    Carolyn
    Carolynscreations@live.com
    Carolynscreationswa.blogspot.com

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  21. KepiMay 27, 2014 at 10:04 PM

    Sounds like so much fun and I don't want to miss it, please count me in. Kepi.rasmussen@gmail.com

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  22. Carol D.May 27, 2014 at 11:14 PM

    Enjoyed this last year so I would like to join again!
    http://dillmansdallies.blogspot.com/
    csdillman at gmail dot com
    Carol Dillman

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  23. ChrisMay 28, 2014 at 12:10 AM

    Rita!!!! This is Chris Eisenberg and I would love to participate!
    www.wanderware.blogspot.com
    chrisinsunriver@aol.com
    Also ~ I will soon be posting the website for a new Autumn Artist Retreat that I am coordinating here in Washington state. Be sure to look for it and share around if you can!

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  24. beccaMay 28, 2014 at 12:23 AM

    Please let me come play, too!
    Rebecca S.
    www.godsartistinresidence.blogspot.com
    beccalyn_alaska@yahoo.com

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  25. CarolynMay 28, 2014 at 1:36 AM

    Count me in, please. Love the challenge last year.

    Carolyn
    Carolynscreations@live.com
    Carolynscreationswa.blogspot.com

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  26. UnknownMay 28, 2014 at 3:30 AM

    Could i please join in the hop? palemooncreations@hotmail.co.uk
    http://palemooncreation.blogspot.co.uk
    Love the Autumn and this hop sounds so inspiring.

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  27. UnknownMay 28, 2014 at 7:21 AM

    I wouldn't miss it, Rita! www.KnotJustMacrame.com

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  28. Freestyle ElementsMay 28, 2014 at 11:05 AM

    Would love to do this one again!! ghockett88@gmail.com, www.freestyleelements.blogspot.com, Gina Hockett

    Thank you!!

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  29. HeatherMay 28, 2014 at 12:25 PM

    thought i had responded form my phone but here it is:
    Im in please
    http://desertjewelrydesigns.blogspot.com/
    emsforme@gmail.com

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  30. ShelMay 28, 2014 at 4:14 PM

    What a great way to celebrate the season! Count me in!
    Michelle Buettner / MiShel Designs
    http://www.MiShelDesigns.blogspot.com
    shel@asicj.com
    Thanks! :-)

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  31. Peru-MedesignsMay 28, 2014 at 8:55 PM

    Rita ,yesterday I leave a comment here and I don't see it. I want to play please..Thanks...Blanca MEDIBEADS www.peru-medesigns.com
    Thanks.

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  32. WindDancerStudiosMay 28, 2014 at 11:41 PM

    Sounds like fun! Count me in -- if there's still room for me! :)

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  33. WindDancerStudiosMay 28, 2014 at 11:44 PM

    ha! Forgot to add my details :)
    winddancerstudios [!at} centurytel [dot] net
    Dana Hickey creating as Wind Dancer Studios
    blogging at http://magpieapproved.blogspot.com

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  34. SaraccinoMay 29, 2014 at 10:03 AM

    I would like to join :)

    (especially since Oktoberfest is a german word / festival ^^)

    Claire Fabian / saraccino (at) gmail (dot) com / saraccino.blogspot.com

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  35. CynthiaMay 29, 2014 at 11:41 AM

    If there is still room, please sign me up.
    Cynthia Abner
    createdtreasures@inbox.com
    http://createdtreasures.blogspot.com/

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  36. lamplight craftsMay 29, 2014 at 12:58 PM

    I would love to participate!
    Renetha Stanziano
    blog: lamplightcrafts.blogspot.com
    email: lamplightcrafts@msn.com

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  37. Jami aka DaMamaShippMay 29, 2014 at 1:10 PM

    Count me in please! What a lovely way to share and celebrate the bounty of what we harvest from the seeds we've sewn this year!

    jami.shipp@gmail.com

    CelebratingLifewithDaMamaShipp/blogspot.com

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  38. CharlieMay 29, 2014 at 7:40 PM

    Count me in!

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  39. Gloria AllenMay 29, 2014 at 9:41 PM

    Count me in Rita, I will play
    gja7680@yahoo.com
    http://www.gloriaallendesigns.blogspot.com

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  40. UnknownMay 29, 2014 at 10:15 PM

    Hi Rita, I would love to join. Count me in. I'm at spudandmrsbutters@gmail.com or http://spudandmrsbutters.blogspot.com/. Thanks a bunch.

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  41. Monique (A Half-Baked Notion)May 30, 2014 at 8:33 AM

    Well, now I am intrigued, Rita :) It all looks like great fun! My blog and email are with my profile :)

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  42. Jill BradleyMay 30, 2014 at 9:11 AM

    I love fall and my pumpkins are planted so all that's left is to add some fun and blog along with this great group of crafty, talented artists!

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  43. Jill BradleyMay 30, 2014 at 9:11 AM

    I love fall and my pumpkins are planted so all that's left is to add some fun and blog along with this great group of crafty, talented artists!

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  44. Jill BradleyMay 30, 2014 at 9:17 AM

    My pumpkins are planted so all that's left to enjoy fall is to blog this fall with these talented artists!

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  45. FanciMar DesignsMay 30, 2014 at 10:49 AM

    If there's still room, I'd like to participate...Marde Lowe, www.fancimardesigns.blogspot.com ...fmd2943@gmail.com ...thank you

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  46. RaMona WoolsonMay 30, 2014 at 2:30 PM

    I'm in if there's still room. http://jerseygirlsbeadwork.blogspot.com/, woolsonramona@yahoo.com.

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  47. La MarquiseMay 30, 2014 at 2:49 PM

    Count me in Rita.. I hope there's still a place for me. Observed how fun it was last year, so I want to be part of the fun this year.
    Love,
    Esterina Jagiella
    http://ekleijar.blogspot.com
    erinago@yahoo.com

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  48. SkyeMay 30, 2014 at 4:25 PM

    Every year I say I should and I never do lol so this year I am. If you still have room, Sandra of skyescreativechaos.blogspot.com skyescreativechaos AT gmail.com

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  49. UnknownMay 30, 2014 at 4:45 PM

    Count me in: Mary K McGraw, mkaymac.blogspot.com, mkaymac@gmail.com

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  50. PepitaMay 30, 2014 at 4:53 PM

    If I'm still in time, I'd like to participate!
    Alenka Obid
    pepita.handmade@yahoo.com
    www.pepita-handmade.blogspot.com

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  51. Marianne BaxterMay 30, 2014 at 5:23 PM

    Me, pick me. Marianne Baxter at simplyseablimejewelry.blogspot.com wildiris@gotsky.com

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  52. Marianne BaxterMay 30, 2014 at 5:25 PM

    I think it went but I am not sure. Marianne Baxter simplyseablimejewelry.blogspot.com wildiris@gotsky.com is my email. I really want to try this this year! Thanks,

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  53. Ann SchroederMay 30, 2014 at 8:22 PM

    I would like to join if there is still room. Ann Schroeder, beadsaregood@gmail.com, www.beadlove.wordpress.com

    Thanks either way. If I'm too late, I'll have fun hopping to see what everyone else does!

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  54. Lori AndersonMay 31, 2014 at 12:26 PM

    I'll try....

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  55. UnknownMay 31, 2014 at 2:46 PM

    Hi Rita, just saw this part so hopefully I am not too late!!! Sign me up PLEASE!!! Have a Blessed Day!

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  56. UnknownMay 31, 2014 at 2:47 PM

    Oops forgot the info. Robin Kae Reed willowdragon5782@gmail.com, www.willowdragon.blogspot.com

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  57. Miz MowseJune 1, 2014 at 1:19 PM

    I am in. Love this most colorful time of year.
    Mowse Doyle
    mowse.doyle@gmail.com
    http://mowsemadethis.blogspot.com/

    Mowse is the artist

    Thank you.

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  58. UnknownJune 1, 2014 at 1:35 PM

    This looks like a lot of fun! Please add me too!! Diana@JasmineTeaDesigns.com ~ http://jasmineteadesigns.blogspot.com/ ~ Diana Miglionico Shiraishi

    Thanks a bunch!

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  59. RanaLeaJune 1, 2014 at 2:05 PM

    I'm in, if it's not too late! :) RanaLea, rlwshkspr@gmail.com, http://ranaleadesigns.blogspot.com/

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  60. UnknownJune 2, 2014 at 8:08 AM

    I would love to participate if its not too late. I was in the BSBP with Lori Anderson and am hooked! My email is mitzie@needfulluxuries.com. My blog is pretty new; needfulluxuries.blogspot.com. I bet you can figure out my business name, haha. Have a great day,and thank you.

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  61. Treasures by LouiseJune 2, 2014 at 8:16 AM

    Please add me to the list, By then I should be done hopping through the Bead Soup: ;)
    Louise
    http://lilyandjasmine.blogspot.com/
    want2bead (at) yahoo.com

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  62. Deb FortinJune 2, 2014 at 10:27 AM

    Autumn is my favourite time of year. I'm game for this blog hop if it's not to late to sign up.
    deb4tin@gmail.com
    www.studiok24.blogspot.ca

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  63. TanyaMcGuireJune 3, 2014 at 9:44 AM

    I have had so much fun the last two years I so very much want to play again. http://tanyamcguire.blogspot.com/
    tanyamcguire2@gmail.com
    Tanya

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  64. LaurelJune 3, 2014 at 3:34 PM

    I would love to participate, if it isn't too late.
    laurelhanson@comcast.net
    http://stonewingdesigns.com/blogs/stonewingdesignsblog
    Laurel

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  65. lilisgemsJune 3, 2014 at 7:35 PM

    Had fun last year so am in again!
    https://lilisgems.wordpress.com/
    ipilze@yahoo.com
    Ingrid A.

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  66. KayzKreationzJune 7, 2014 at 8:21 AM

    I'll try. I've been going back and forth on it, because I have so much going on this year, but I love the fall.
    kaythomerson(at)hotmail.com
    http://KayzKreationz.blogspot.com

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  67. tappingflamingoJune 9, 2014 at 2:19 PM

    love to be a party of this! tappingflaming.blogspot.com

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  68. Natalie @ NorthShore DaysJune 10, 2014 at 4:20 AM

    HI There - I would love to join this year. My blog is http://www.northshoredays.com/ and my email is nat.sean@slingshot.co.nz. Thanks heaps xx Nat

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  69. JasvantiJuly 19, 2014 at 10:37 PM

    Is it too late to sign up?
    jewelrybyjasvanti.blogspot.com
    Jasvanti Patel
    jpatel@gwc.cccd.edu

    Thanks

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  70. Firefly Design StudioAugust 2, 2014 at 5:15 PM

    I think you have me down, but just in case....I'm in! www.fireflydesignstudio.blogspot.com

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  71. KlaudeteAugust 10, 2014 at 1:06 PM

    Sounds like a lot of awesome fun! Count me in.
    Email: Coldcrimsonember@aol.com
    Blog: http://klaudetekoon.blogspot.com/

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  72. EvalinaMariaAugust 11, 2014 at 12:51 PM

    Sounds like a lot of fun, please count me in.
    Evalina, This and that...

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  73. Niky SayersAugust 17, 2014 at 4:17 AM

    Oh this sounds fun! Please count me in
    niky sayers
    silverniknats@email.com
    silverniknats.blogspot.co.uk

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  74. DianaSeptember 1, 2014 at 12:11 PM

    I would love to be included in your October hop! Diana Petrillo, Adirondack Girl @ Heart, http://dpetrillo.blogspot.com

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  75. La MarquiseOctober 7, 2014 at 7:49 AM

    It's October!!! :-) I think my mind is already set to this event... LOL... Just wondering how's everybody doing, and definitely looking forward for the reveal day.

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  76. lamplight craftsOctober 22, 2014 at 2:35 PM

    My goodness this was a long post! But here is my information:

    Renetha Stanziano
    http://lamplightcrafts.blogspot.com
    email: lamplightcrafts@msn.com

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Gracias for your comments and for visiting! I appreciate every word :)
Namaste --
Rita

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