Thursday, February 2, 2012

Fourth Blogoversary - Filling the Boxes!

 

Happy Groundhog Day!  I had a long trip home from Germany but everything went well.  I needed a bit of time to "decompress" and catch up with things here at home.  Then our internet took a brief vacation but I managed to get it reset by unplugging everything and starting over.  So now....

It's time to start the blogoversary party!

Just like last year, I have three boxes that I will be filling with gifts that I'll send to three blog readers.  Each day I'll add more things to the boxes until they are full and ready to ship.  Starting with this post, you can comment on every post until the boxes are full to maximize your chance to be chosen by random draw.  You don't have to be a follower or a subscriber to win, however, if you enjoy my blog, subscribing by email will help you make sure that you don't miss anything - just click HERE and fill in your address, then reply to the confirmation email to be added to the list.  If you prefer to "follow" you can do that by clicking "Join this site" at the top of the right side column.

If you are a subscriber or follower, you can leave another comment and have a second chance each day as a way for me to thank you for your support.  If you are a Facebook user you can also "like" the Capadia Designs page HERE and leave another comment telling me that you are a Facebook fan.

You can leave comments everyday so you will have multiple chances to be one of the three winners.  Please don't leave more than 3 on one day (1 comment, 2 follower or subscriber, 3 Facebook fan).  When you leave a comment be sure that you don't have the box checked to be notified of follow up comments so you don't get tons of emails clogging up your in box.  Please be sure to leave some way for me to contact you if you are one of the lucky three - you can leave your email address and use (at) and (dot) to help avoid spam.


Sounds pretty easy, right?

There is one catch - you can't just leave a random comment - you have to answer the question in the post (so I know you are paying attention!).


This year I am starting off the boxes with a pad of 12 x 12 paper from K & Company - the Brenda Walton "Sweet Talk" specialty paper pad.  I'll be photographing things in the large square boxes but actually shipping everything in the medium box because the paper pad has the extra hanging tab area and won't fit neatly in the square box.

This is the paper that I used for many of the projects you have seen posted recently - the mobile, the treat and cookie bags, the candle lantern and several cards.  It is from a few years ago but is still one of my favorites with some glitter, flocking and foil.  I have always found that the K & Company paper cuts very well with my die cutting machines - it is just the right weight and texture.

The first question is... 

What is your favorite brand (or brands if you can't choose just one) of paper and/or cardstock?  Why do you prefer this brand (is it the designs, the weight and ease of cutting that paper in your machine, etc.).  Do you prefer single sided or double sided paper?  I am just curious to know about the paper and cardstock that you like to use - it would be fun to discover some new ones that I don't know about yet!


I know that a lot of you are eager to hear more about my trip to Germany and the trade shows that Mandy, Enfys and I attended there.  I'll be adding separate posts with updates on what I saw - and maybe even some projects to share.  It's going to be a busy week!

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516 comments:

  1. Glad your home safe and sound. I think my favorite is dcwv because they always have something new! Looking forward to hearing more about your trip!

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  2. I am sure you had a GREAT trip!! Can not wait to see some of your beautiful pictures!!!
    To answer you questions I really love double sided paper. makes coordinating so much easier...loving My Minds Eye right now and LOVE PTI cardstock!!
    Thanks for the chance to win :)
    jessica
    chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
    eschfamily@yahoo.com

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  3. I am a follower...love reading your posts every morning with my email :)
    jessica
    chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
    eschfamily@yahoo.com

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  4. FB fan also!!!
    Have a great night!
    jessica
    chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
    eschfamily@yahoo.com

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  5. My fav CS manufacturer is Bazzill. I like all the different textures and the fact that it cuts so easily w/ my Cricut. DP is impossible for me to choose!

    Tonya
    tonya.morgan at gmail.com

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  6. I'm a follower.

    Tonya
    tonya.morgan at gmail.com

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  7. I am a subscriber. I don't really have a favorite paper/cardstock. I usually end up buying whatever is on sale. I kind of like double sided paper. That way if I make a mistake, I can make a second try without wasting paper. When I do, I usually like the coordinating paper better anyway. Glad you are home safe. Thanks for the giveaway. I'm sure it will be a good one.

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  8. K & Co is one of my faves too, but the Tim Holtz papers are just awesome and a new fave for me. I love the vintage grunge patterns and designs. Double-sided paper is great until you LOVE the pattern on both sides and wish you had more of it. Been reading your blog for years. Congrats on #4!

    Ldybg93 at gmail dot com

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  9. I'm a follower. :)

    Ldybg93 at gmail dot com

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  10. Im glad you had a great time! One of my favorite paper brands is K & Co.

    Veronica
    mommyscraftycreations.blogspot.com
    mommyscraftycreations at gmail dot com

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  11. Im a follower of your blog.

    Veronica
    mommyscraftycreations.blogspot.com
    mommyscraftycreations at gmail dot com

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  12. My favorite cardstock is coredinations - pearl or gemstone. I don't like cardstock with a white core - does not look good when cut. I buy a lot of the DCWV matstacks for pattern papers. They coordinate well within the stack, and have smaller patterns than the coordinating 12x12 stack so work better for cards.
    dwedelich at earthlink dot net

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  13. and I've been a follower for several years.

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  14. I like Coordinations cardstock and Prima papers. I love double sided paper because I automatically have a different coordinating print or solid when I'm making cards.

    I'm a FB follower and I get your emails, besides being a follower. I make SURE I don't miss any of your posts. Can't wait to hear more about your trip to Germany. cherylwingetataoldotcom

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  15. I have tons and tons of DCWV so I must say it is my favorite. Love that I can buy a pad and it all coordinates be it a 12 x 12 or a 6 x 6. However I do like American Crafts for the way it cuts in my Cricut, too. But then I also like CTMH paper as well. Can you say I just might be a paperaholic? :-)

    Glad you made it safely home. Can't wait to see the photos of your trip.

    MCF's Mimi

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  16. I am a K and Company junkie. I can't help it. I have a problem. It's just pretty paper. There doesn't need to be another reason. LOL

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  17. How fun is this!!!! I'm a follower. Thanks for your inspiration! joy4umetoo at hotmail dot com

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  18. HI again, I'm also following by email. joy4umetoo at hotmail dot com

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  19. Happy Blogoversary!
    Hard to pick a favorite paper I have never met a paper I don't like. I love K&Co, Martha Stewart, STampin Up and Paper Trey Ink. In my paper I like beauty, quality and ease of cutting it in the Cricut and I find all of the above meet those requirements.
    Linda librallm@aol.com

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  20. Sorry, I forgot to answer the question! I have mostly one sided paper. I would love to get some more double sided papers for when I make my 3-D paper crafts! I'm a FB follower now! joy4umetoo at hotmail dot com

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  21. My favorite right now is Echo Park. I am loving the designs they have and the weight of the paper. I prefer double sided paper b.c it is easy to use the other side as part of your project as well since both sides coordinate. My Mind's Eye paper would be my second favorite, especially the lime twist series. They made coordinating twine to go with this series- awesomeness!


    Glad you had a great trip to Germany and a safe return home!
    Thanks for the chance to win some goodies!
    Molly
    buddy 23018 at hotmail dot com

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  22. I am also a follower.
    buddy23018 at hotmail dot com

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  23. Can't wait to hear about your trip. I don't have a favorite type of paper or card stock...whatever suits what I'm doing, is the one I like right then...lol. Thanks.
    http://iwycd.blogspot.com/

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  24. I am and have been a follower. Thanks.
    http://iwycd.blogspot.com/

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  25. I am a Facebook fan too.
    http://iwycd.blogspot.com/

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  26. Think DCWV would have to be my favorite papers. I love double sided paper. I have been a follower for a while now.--Kathy B. aka "Ryansmaama"
    gkburrow@cmaaccess.com

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  27. Evening - DCWV cardstock doublesided cuts nice with cricut
    recollections (michaels brand)cardstock good price with onsale
    Bazzill cardstock who moved their labeling to an added strip giving 1/4 more paper to use with different textures and colors (thank you Archiever's)
    I love single sided and double sided paper with creating cards - and I am not picky about the company. I do like to use all the same company and lot with working with patterned papers. smgunderscoregdpathotmaildotcom

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  28. Wow, how cool. I can only imagine how wonderful Germany was. Thanks for all the projects. I check in all the time even if I don't always make comments.

    My favorite brands of paper are Core-dinations (I love the texture and the way it cuts in my Cricut), DCWV - I love the pretty patterns, textures and colors. And I've recently fallen in love with My Minds Eye. I like the double sided patterns for those projects that show both side of the paper. It makes them look so much prettier! Thanks for a chance to win.

    Hugs- Glora

    me(at)glorajean(dot)com

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  29. I am a long time follower of you blog. Hugs- Glora

    me(at)glorajean(dot)com

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  30. I love whatever cardstock is on sale! I do like Coredinations since there are so many colors & finishes & it cuts nicely too. I do like double sided paper but I do not have much of it.
    Thanks!
    Btsibo3 at hotmail dot com

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  31. I also like you on FaceBook. Hugs- Glora

    me(at)glorajean(dot)com

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  32. ok I forgot to say I get your e-mails, and I follow you on facebook.smgunderscoregdpathotmaildotcom

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  33. Happy Blogoversary!
    My favorite patterned papers are K&Co. Just love the soft colors. I also have a favorite cardstock for cutting in my Expression. Coordinations from Joanns. It just cuts so smoothly for me and I usually don't have any problems with it.
    Thanks so much for the give-away!
    Southernmrs
    at verizon dot net

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  34. So much fun! My favorite paper is SEI. I love the patterns and the textures. The collections all seem to coordinate great together too! I love them so much that sometimes I don't use them!! Which I need to though! I also love the patterns that Echo Park and Imaginisce have! I also love any form of glitter paper. Probably because I love glitter!

    cherie.goyer at gmail.com
    http://oneheartscrapper.blogspot.com

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  35. I am also a follower!

    cherie.goyer at gmail.com
    http://oneheartscrapper.blogspot.com

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  36. Glad you're home safe. I don't really have a favorite paper but I do like K&Co. 1)because it's actually available at my LSS 2)I like that it is smooth, good weight & cuts well 3)Beautiful colors and patterns and it's 2 sided.

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  37. I'm a follower & I forgot to leave my contact info in my comment above, sorry. tamiwb1234 at aoldotcom

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  38. I a follower on FB too. tamiwb1234 at aoldotcom

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  39. I don't have a favorite brand of paper. I usually just pick up single sheets of paper on sale. But I'm thinking of trying more coordinated double sided paper.

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  40. I am a new subscriber and have never subscribed to a blog. I love your creativity. My favorite paper seems to be whatever paper I used last. Last weekend I worked with the Brenda Walton paper that you are giving in your boxes. It was the BEST!

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  41. I love all paper and cardstock but the K and Co does cut beautifully!!

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  42. My favorite CS is Stampin up! I love the weight and colors. I also love DCWV.Can't get enough stacks! I like double sided but I have a hard time covering up the "other" side. I usually use single sided so I don't have to choose which side!
    carriedan1 at live dot com

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  43. I am a follower
    carriedan1 at live dot com

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  44. Hi, Diane!

    I really don't have a "favorite" paper brand. If I find a paper pad I like, I get it - when it's on sale! Depending on the project determines whether it's single- or double-sided paper.

    Jeannette B.
    jjbchef@juno.com

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  45. I follow you on Facebook
    carriedan1 at live dot com

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  46. I'm on your email list, too!

    Jeannette B.
    jjbchef at juno dot com

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  47. I also have you as a Facebook friend!

    Jeannette B.
    jjbchef at juno dot com

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  48. Glad you had a safe trip home and are recuperating. My favorite paper for solids is Core-dinations, especially the textured paper. For patterned paper I like double-sided for their complimentary patterns. My favorite paper is Echo Park, it cuts nicely in the Cricut.
    Kathryn
    kathrynt at totalnet dot us

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  49. Comment #2 for being a follower. Thanks for all your inspiration.
    Kathryn
    kathrynt at totalnet dot us

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  50. What a great idea! You started with paper, that is my greatest weakness... I love all paper, and can't walk away when I see one that I like. I really like double sided paper because it is easier for cardmaking.
    Hugs, antonella :-)

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  51. welcome home Diane!! my favorite cardstock and my most often used one is the Recollections cardstock from Michaels. I love that it is reasonably priced and it cuts well with both my cutting machines. I do like double sided paper occasionally because it gives me more choices:-)
    ikennic at q dot com

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  52. already following you:-) been a follower and subscriber for several years now!!
    ikennic at q dot com

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  53. Hi
    I love all my DCWV paperstacks, esp the nursery series (for boys and for girls). They're beautiful for scrapbooking and for cards.

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  54. Hi again (I'm a follower)
    I prefer double-sided paper but sometimes don't like that I have to choose a side if I like both. I have a Martha Stewart "baby girl" pad that causes many paper/design dilemmas because I love both sides. Makes it easy to coordinate though.
    Cambodianmom.blogspot.com

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  55. Hi, Did you like Europe? 'm from Europe so i'm not sure if it's ok that i play along this blogcandy.
    I like to use every paper. I like tilda. But also just cardstock.
    I use a cricut to great most of my stuff. For boxes i like to use 180 or 250 gr paper.

    Well Goodmorning from the netherlands.

    Eveline

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  56. Would love one of the boxes. Look forward to the daily e-mail I receive. Loved the recent valentine mobile. Also follow you in my Google reader. You can catch me jwebb1962atgmaildotcom.

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  57. I'm glad that you had a safe trip to and from Germany. My favorite brand of paper is Bo Bunny

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  58. Hi Diane, I'm glad you made it home safe. Also, I'm looking forward to your pictures and comments about you trip to Germany. I am a follower.

    Kathy

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  59. Diane, Congrats on your Blog Anniversary! I don't really have a favorite paper company but I do like American Crafts, K & Company, DCWV,and Paper Studio. All of the above cut really nice in my machines. As far as two side paper, I use it depending on what kind project I am working on. I am currently working on valentine cards and I just bought a stack of "The Paper Studio" So So Sweet W/glitter. Love the patterns in this stack.

    Kathy

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  60. I think my favourites are the DCWV simply because they have such a great variety and they are readily available. I prefer single sided paper because I always feel like I am wasting a side when they are double-sided!

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  61. Glad you are home and can't wait to see more about your trip. Another great giveaway this year. Lately, I have been working with My Mind's Eye double sided papers with my Cameo and love it. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com

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  62. I am already a subscriber. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com

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  63. I am a fan on Facebook. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com

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  64. My favorite brand of card stock is K&Company. I love this because of all the coordinating embellishments. I just love their style. The designs are always great and it works wonderfully in my cutters. I love this paper but I do like single sided paper. I always feel obligated to buy two sheets of double sided paper so I can use both sides. LOL
    Michelle
    merkger04atyahoodotcom

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  65. Happy return!
    My favorite paper is mainly double sided paper. I love that it does co-ordinate and you seem to get more bang for your buck. I love Echo Park and some of the K&Co that is.
    Thanks for the chance.
    trepanierm at comcast dot net
    As a subscriber

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  66. As a follower too!
    trepanierm at comcast dot net

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  67. I like the bazzil paper. I prefer paper that does not have wite core.

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  68. I am af follower and love waking up to your posts.

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  69. Welcome Home Diane, hope your trip went well. Congrats on your milestone. I love all kinds of paper, from the $ bins or the $2 a sheet, but Bazzill and Echo Park double sided 6x6 pads are my favs right now.

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  70. Love the papers.
    My favorite solid color papers for cutting in cricut thus far is Stampin up, I like the weight and that it has a solid color core (not white). I also like double sided papers

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  71. Congratulations on 4 years of blogging. If I haven't said it recently, your blog is fantastic. I know it has evolved a bit over the years but it is still fresh and informative.

    As for me, my favorite paper company is Jillibean Soup. I love that most of it is double sided. The designs are fantastic and she has a kraft line which I love.

    I absolutely adore double sided papers. It is sometimes tough to cut into one side because I have ideas for the other side but I hate single sided papers because I'm often afraid I'll want to make a 3D item and it will look weird with a white side.

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  72. This might be overkill but I subscribe and I get your email.

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  73. I like you on facebook and elsewhere. I must say, I don't get on facebook too often because I have a separate account for crafting and all my family and work folks.

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  74. I am a FB fan as well....favorite kind of paper is K and company for the beautiful designs...love the colors and the double sided papers..

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  75. Coordinations- nice and thick. double sided only for decorating. LOVE your blog and the way your "engineering" mind thinks and acts creatively!! Kathy b.

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  76. Basic Grey - love the colors and patterns, and Bazzill (also the colors) for the weight. Really hate paying extra for double sided paper when one side is hidden most of the time.

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  77. I am also a follower now - I've been reading your blog daily for over a year, but didn't hit the "follow" button until today.

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  78. Welcome back! My favorite paper brands are DCWV because they have so much to choose from and American Crafts because it is a good weight for card bases. Single or double sided doesn't make a difference to me.

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  79. Hi, I want to answer your question about the paper. My favorite cardstock is the DCWV cardstock. All cuts with the cricut are pretty. My cricut couldn't cut Bazzill very well.

    And, greetings from Germany! I saw your were on Paperworld is it interesting for you who lives in the USA - the crafting world? I bought all my crafty stuffs in the USA.

    Ina

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  80. Glad you had a good trip. My favorite paper would have to be K&Co. I normally try to get most of my paper on sale, so price is really the determining factor. I like double sided paper for making cards or crafts, but feel like I am wasting paper when I use a double sided paper on my layouts.

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  81. Bazill is my favorite paper. Love the weight and textures. BUT I also love digital paper that I print out on my printer. I can choose the weight of the paper and it's always on hand! I prefer single sided because I always feel I'm wasting the side I don't use!!! LOL

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  82. I also follow/subscribe to your emails. Love to see all the things you make!

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  83. Welcome back and thanks for another year of fun. I've been enjoying Martha's specialty packs -- on sale only! Nice quality and lovely designs.

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  84. I have a strong hankering for DCWV papers..... I love all their themed paper packs.
    Crystal R.

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  85. I like K & Co too. Double sided paper is hard for me.... so hard to decide which side to use.
    I subscribe via e-mail. Do I need to leave a separate comment to say that?
    claudiamatzke at hotmail dot com

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  86. I love Echo Park papers. I find them bold and bright which is what I like to scrap with. My favorite cardstock is Bazzill and my favorite color of Bazzill is parakeet! I love your blog:)

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  87. Glad to hear you got back from Germany safe and sound. My favourite papers are double sided and AC card stock. The reason I love AC card stock is because it cuts like butter in my Lynx and I just love double sided papers because they are more versatile, and they lend themselves to be used in 3D projects more.

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  88. I already have liked your FB page.

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  89. Congrats on your four years. I was following your blog last year when you did the give away. It seemed like only a few weeks ago you were doing this!
    I do like Bazzill cardstock for both the weight & texture. As far as pattern paper - I just have to like it. Double sided is a bonus.

    ybalmer at hotmail dot com

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  90. I am new to card and craft making so I don't have a favorite paper line yet, but I do like the double sided papers as they usually coordinate. I discovered your site quite by accident and I really like the intricate cuts you show us and hope to try some...thank you for your tutorials !

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  91. I'm also a subscriber.

    ybalmer at hotmail dot com

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  92. I also "liked" the Capadia Designs page on Facebook!

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  93. I like K&Company paper! I can't remember the plain cardstock mgf, but I do know that some of them cut cleaner than others.

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  94. Happy Blogoversary! I have learned so much reading your blog, my favorite paper is Bazille because it always cuts well in the cricut.

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  95. I like double sided paper most of the time. I use K and Co.,also, WalMart's brand, mostly for the price of a pack of cardstock.

    Dianne Bell - Sewpro02@Aol.com

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  96. I am a subscriber to your blog and look forward to reading it each morning! Maryvernau at yahoo dot com.

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  97. Welcome back, I've been enjoying reading your blog and anxiously waiting for some CHA updates. I'm glad you had fun and saw a great pic of you with Enfys. I love different papers for different projects. I almost only use CM for my scrapbooking projects. For the base of my cards I use Stampin' Up because I realy like the thickness and quality and for prints I like the ALLL HAHAHAHAHA THE MORE THE BETTER. I really like all papers. Thanks for the opportunity to win that great box of goodies.
    Hugs
    Claire
    http://craftycooky.blogspot.com/

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  98. I do like double sided paper fo certain projects and tend to save them for special things. I like DCWV paper probably the best.

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  99. Can't wait to hear about your trip. I love using DCWV Paper once in awhile. I just bought another pad of the Heirloom Stack. I love the vintage look and so many choices. I do like the 2 sided papers better but, I can't alway find what I'm looking for in those. This paper pack has musicial themes, lace, bingo, cards, flowers lots of words all in vintage style. Love it!!!! kathy21361atyahoodotcom

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  100. I am one of your many followers on all three ways. The blog, email and facebook. I just love your designs and ideas. Thank you so much.
    kathy21361atyahoodotcom

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  101. Welcome home! Hope you had a super trip.

    Thanks for the chance to win...

    I would have a hard time choosing just one paper line. I love Bazzill cardstock, but find that it doesn't always cut well in the Cricut. I like the Core'Dinations since it does cut well in the Cricut, and comes in so many lovely colors. As for paper, I prefer double-sided, K&C would probably be the one I have the most of.

    Happy Blog-o-versary!

    Jennifer
    morgansmom2000@gmail.com

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  102. I'm a follower of your Blog.

    Jennifer
    morgansmom2000@gmail.com

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  103. Yiur facebook page is a great wayto stay cconnected. I've been a fan of yours for awhile. Love you. Thanks!

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  104. Facebook fan too!

    Jennifer
    morgansmom2000@gmail.com

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  105. Creative Memories cardstock seems to cut the best in my Cricut, but Michael's Recollections also cuts well. For scrapbooking and card making, I prefer double sided papers so that I have many choices. thanks for the chance to win.
    llwyman(dot)310(at)gmail(dot)com

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  106. My favorite brand of paper is K&Comapany for its ease to cut and the beautiful designs!

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  107. I dont think I have a favorite? I love double sided paper. Love to have different choices.
    Cecelia
    larocquecj (at) comcast(dot) net

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  108. Welcome home and happy blogoversary!
    I love K and Co papers! The problem is that it's so pretty I have a hard time using it! I do like double sided for the occasional 3D project, and also for easy coordinating of patterns for cards. I love American Crafts cardstock for cutting in my Cricut, and the colors are really great. Co'ordinations is another favorite...did you say choose one?! LOL!

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  109. I am a (longtime) subscriber and follower!

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  110. Glad your back safely and had a great trip. I am subscriber by email. I have a few favorite paper lines. 1- Stampin Up paper, solid core color and quality weight and have nice 2 sided nice weight scrapbook paper, all coordinate together-makes easy to make layouts. 2- Love Reich Shine paper, it is the most consistant, always cuts good with both my cutters Cricut and Zing, love it. 3- Coordinations, quality, colors available. 4- American Craft, love their specialty papers in foils, scrapbook paper is good quality also. I really do have a paper fetish (spelling ?) Please don't ask about ribbon.. haha. :) Have a blessed day. peggysuecrawford at sbcglobal dot net

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  111. I'm a subscriber.

    I like K & Co best. I like the designs they have. I like double sided best.

    Jenny
    stine069@aol.com

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  112. I love DCWV, so many designs to choose from and love the thickness. My favorite cardstock is from Stampin Up, it seems to cut the best in my cutting machine and I love that you can match the colors up perfectly with the inks, ribbons, etc. Thanks for the chance to win!

    stockg7at yahoodotcom

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  113. I am a follower of your blog and a FB fan.

    stockg7atyahoodotcom

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  114. Can't wait to hear all about your trip! Glad you made it home safely! I don't have a particular brand of paper that I use or love - I usually get what is on sale and what is pretty. I do prefer double-sided, but it is not a deal breaker if I love the pattern on the paper! Thanks for the chance to win! :-)

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  115. I love Stampin' Up paper -it cuts so nicely, but I also like Die Cuts with a View, and have to agree about K and Company. Also, I love Paper Layerz by Meghan Elizabeth- it really cuts well and makes putting together small cuts a snap! lclass003atgmaildotcom

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  116. I am also a fan on Facebook! lclass003atgmaildotcom

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  117. I am happy to say I have subscribed for about 6 months! lclass003atgmaildotcom

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  118. K & Co. Mis my Fav.. Double sided.
    Thanks,
    Annette

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  119. Thanks for always sharing such neat projects and ideas!

    As for my favorite papers - hmmm...I love K & Company and Coredinations - the second because of how well it cuts in the Cricut, the first because of the awesome prints they have. I totally prefer one sided paper though. Double sided always presents me with the tough choice of which side I want to use! I've actually got some pieces unused because of this! (Yes, I know I'm weird!) ;)

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  120. Sounds like you had an awesome trip. Glad you are home safe and were able to get the internet back up and running! My favorite paper is Bazzil. I like the thickness and texture of it. I generally use single sided paper, but double sided paper can be nice when you need to match colors/patterns!

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  121. I am a FB Fan
    and will comment later
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  122. One of your boxes would be like another Christmas! I'm a follower and get your newsletter in my mailbox, no chance of missing you!

    My favorite paper is probably DCWV which has beautiful colors and patterns and cuts nicely. But that doesn't mean that I don't love lots of others! Whatever is in front of me at the moment...

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  123. 1. Welcome back.
    It depends on what I am making...I like to use The Paper Studio 8.5 x 11 for the outside of my cards. Then I use DCWV paper a lot 12x12 and also stampin' up cardstock. For the Imagine I use Color Box White cardstock. It cuts good and OK weight. If I am coloring with promarkers, then I use 110lb white made my Wausaupaper. I don't have problems with it bleeding and it is smooth.
    Marjorie from TX
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  124. 2. I am a follower

    Marjorie from TX
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  125. I already "like" your facebook page and I love it.

    hmooney134@gmail.com

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  126. I subcribe to your daily posts...and I look fwd. to reading them every morning (I get to work early just to read).

    hmooney134@gmail.com

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  127. 3. I am a FB friend. :)

    Marjorie from TX
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  128. Happy Blogoversary Diane and glad you made it home safely too! Really don't have a favorite CS, if I see something I like to work with my project then I buy the CS. I prefer the double sided ones though. Thank you for the chance to win!

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  129. I'm a subscriber also!

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  130. As far as paper goes....I love just about anything. I like a firm, thick cardstock for most things but if I'm covering something else that has a tough/firm core then it doesn't matter thin and flimsy works too. I LOVE LOVE LOVE DCWV, Echo park, Bazil (spelling?)....I find that all of these are very pretty, offer a tone of variety and work well in my cricut.


    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  131. Thank you for sharing all these years. I lve any paper that is double sided because I don't have too search too much for coordinating paper and save every scrap. K & Company is one of my favorites.

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  132. Nice to have you back in the US! My all time favorite paper/cardstock is October Afternoon. The retro feel to the designs can't be beat. Everytime I pick a favorite line they come out with another I love more.

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  133. I believe the brand is BOK. It's a $5, white paper pad from Walmart. It has great texture and weight, perfect for my Imagine. Thamks for the opportunity to win your box. I really enjoy following your blog. Love to read about your trips and see your pictures. Thank you.
    sue
    smokiesue2010athotmail.com

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  134. Welcome back. I really like stampinn up papers, I love double sided paper, they offer so many possibilities.
    jdarksataoldotcom

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  135. Glad to hear you are home safe from your trip.

    I would have to say my favorite papers and card stocks are Teresa Collins and Donna Salazar, I also love Papertrey.

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  136. Welcome back home! I like Paper Studio paper! I'm a an email subscriber :)

    bdcampers@msn.com

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  137. Opps, I put 2 on one post! I'm an email subscriber!

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  138. I love Bo Bunny, Basic Grey, Anna Griffin, and Melissa Frances. The first two have lots of coordinated lines -paper, brads, chipboard,ribbon, etc. And the last two are just elegant. Thanks for all you do - love your site!

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  139. So glad you had a safe and fun trip! As for your question about paper, I have recently fallen in love with Graphic 45 paper - the designs are fantastic; it is a very sturdy paper and it is just beautiful paper to work with!
    Thanks for the chance to win all these goodies!
    Jackie

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  140. Being new to scrapbooking, I do not have a favorite paper yet. I usually buy whaever is on sale at Joann's or Michaels. Thank you for your ideas, they come in handy!

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  141. Wow, I love just the papers you already fave in the box, this is exciting. Congrats on the blogaversary.

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  142. I am a facebook fan of yours:) thanks for a chance to win.cathyplus5.blogspot.com

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  143. I am a follower ofyour blog and I receive Email updates too!
    cathyplus5.blogspot.com

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  144. Glad you had a great time on your trip and can hardly wait to see your pictures! About the paper I use, I really like Nenah paper for the forming of my cards. Then I love PTI card stock along with Gina K Designs. Both companies have beautiful heavyweight stock and they are sooooo smooth, that's in case I want to use my copics. I also love DCWV. Ciao db:)

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  145. I love SEI shimmer papers lately, they cut so well in my Cricut and are so beautiful. cardstock..don't have a preference right now. October AFternoon captured my eye right away when it appeared due to the 50's look!
    sagemo at aol dot com

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  146. I love K & Co. papers. They keep coming out with the most luscious lines of stacked papers and they are readily available at my local big box craft stores. They are a nice heavy weight and lots of them have texture like glitter and embossing.
    Happy Blogversary! I follow.

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  147. I am a follower. I like double sided best.
    sagemo at aol dot com

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  148. and I 'liked' your FB

    congrats on 4 years...that's dedication!
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  149. I'm a follower. I really like the coordinates paper, also K&C, Graphic 45, October Afternoon, anything that strikes my fancy really. I like the single sided best. I hate to waste one side or the other.
    Rene'

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  150. I love all kinds of paper. I am a paper hoarder. I generally like double sided papers. My favaorite cardstock in Bazzill.

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  151. no particular brand. i love ds paper but i feel like i am wasting one side b/c you cant see it. i guess i buy my share of both.

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  152. I have been going towards the paper packs doesn't matter what brand as long as they are there heavier paper. Paper packs seem to be easier because all the paper matches.

    Roxanna
    roxxscott at g mail dot com

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  153. I really don't have a favorite paper line. I go with whatever catches my fancy. Double sided is a plus for 3D projects. rntof10 (at) mchsi (dot) com

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  154. My favorite papers are in no particular order Bo Bunny, Echo Park, Imaginisce and Best Creations. My favorite cardstock is the Tim Holtz distress line from Co'redinations.

    Congrats on your 4th anniversary.

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  155. Glad you had a great trip and got home safely. I love your blog and have been an email subscriber for a couple of years now. Oh my that paper looks lovely. I guess i would have to say DCWV is my favorite paper since I have so much of it, but I really also love K & Company papers. Most of my paper is single sides, but like the double sides when I am going to bend corner or make something where the back side of it will show.
    Thanks

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  156. I like all paper, but DCWV is my favorite because they are a good weight and are double-sided. I feel that I can my money worth out of double-sided paper.

    graveld at yahoo dot com

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  157. I am a follower AND a subscriber.

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  158. I don't have a favorite brand. II check out random pads by the cover that catches my eye. Then I flip thru it and decide if I can use those colors and design. I also go by what the store of choice carries. I like double sided papers as they tend to work together. Looking through my papers I seem to lean towards DCWV.
    Dawn RI
    abosoffit at hotmail dot com

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  159. I am a follower and a subscriber.
    Dawn RI

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  160. I have liked your FB page.
    Dawn RI

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  161. I love the cutmates cardstock for my Cricut and Bazzill for LO backgrounds. LOVE doublesided paper and my gav lines are October Afternoon, K and Co. and Basic grey. Thanks for the chance to win! have a wonderful day!

    rhaun64@gmaildotcom

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  162. Such a fun giveaway!!! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  163. I subscribe my email. My favorite paper is Close to My Heart because it is the perfect weight paper for cutting with my Cricut Expression without having to do multiple cuts. Heavier cardstock does not always cut all the way through without setting it on multiple which, of course, doubles the length of time for cutting. Thank you for your generosity.

    Sally Gasparri
    sallyg33436 at yahoo dot com

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  164. I already "Like" you on Facebook!!!

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  165. I really don't have a favorite brand of paper I just buy the ones I like. But I really do like the double sided even tho sometimes it's hard to decide which side to show...I enjoy your blogs and find them full of good information. I'll be looking forward to your posts re Germany.

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  166. So glad your trip was a success. Look forward to all the "reveals" you will have. Right now, my favourite paper is BO Bunny, but in the next few days that could change when I see something else. LOL Love any crafty good sturdy paper, CM is coming out with some great stuff to.
    TFS

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  167. Congrats on 4 yrs! I love DCWV because of the weight/ease of cutting on the solid colors and weight, ease of cutting and awesome patterns on their DSP. I also use a lot of Recollections and K and Company. Ok, lets face it I'm a paper hoarder! I have no preference to single or double sided paper. It just depends on the project I'm working on. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
    Miranda :)
    miranda at nanasscrapspot dot com
    www.nanasscrapspot.com

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  168. I am a subscriber/follower!
    Miranda :)
    miranda at nanasscrapspot dot com
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  169. I liked your facebook page!
    Miranda :)
    miranda at nanasscrapspot dot com
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  170. When I'm using solid colors, I like Recollections from Michael's. It cuts so well in the Cricut. For pattern papers I like K and Company. They have the best designs and it seems, usually the best price. I would love to win a box of goodies. I've learned so much from your site.Thanks.
    bgalyean2011(at)aol(dot)com

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  171. I am a subscriber to your blog. I found you about a year ago and enjoy reading each day.

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  172. I am a subscriber. Have been for a long long time.
    bgalyean2011(at)aol(dot)com

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