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Friday, March 04, 2011

I have a CHALLANGE for you and a {{giveaway}} - closed

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED!!
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ENTERED!

Don't let TECHNOLOGY take over ALL things..
There is something to be said about a beautiful hand written letter!
can you image you how YOU would feel if you opened the mail box and there was a nice hand written card from you mom, or best friend, or significant other?

The darling shop 
LOVELY LETTERS
sent me a beautiful set of handmade cards
 And I decided to CHALLENGE myself and use ALL of them to write a lovely hand written note to my friends and loved ones
AND NOW
I am
CHALLENGING 
you 
to do the same this weekend!


I seriously love these cards, they are simple, well crafted, come with an envelope and make me happy!
So to help you with your challenge
Chelsea is giving away this darling set of cards

Darling right?
And just in case you are SUPER excited about this challenge and want to start RIGHT NOW
LOVELY LETTERS is offering all love stitched readers 20% off their entire purchase!
just enter LOVESTITCHED20
at checkout!

these are a few of my favorites from the shop:



So who wants to win those darling pendant style handmade cards?
Here's how :
{leave a separate comment for each entry completed}
  • Visit LOVELY LETTERS on etsy and come back here leaving a comment of your favorite item. 

    • Tell me who YOU would send a handwritten letter to

  • Become a public follower of the LOVE STITCHED blog

  • "LIKE" LOVE STITCHED on FACEBOOK

  • Blog, Facebook, and/or Tweet about this giveaway and then leave a link in the comments section {one entry per item completed}

    BONUS ENTRY:
    Buy ANYTHING from the LOVELY LETTERS SHOP and leave FIVE extra comments  - don't forget to tell me what you bought :) 
This contest ends 3/9/11 at 11:59 PM{mst}
Open to US residents ONLY
GOOD LUCK!


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126 comments:

  1. MJMarch 4, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Love this idea....I love writing letters and notes. I buy cards all the time...lol

    The Sage flower set is my favorite...it's motivating me for Spring.


    Melanie J
    Lucky 7 Design

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  2. MJMarch 4, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    I think I might write a nice note to my daughter's 4th grade teacher who is so helpful and cares so much about my Adelina.


    Melanie J
    Lucky 7 Design

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  3. MJMarch 4, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    I publicly and proudly follow your blog. lol



    Melanie J
    Lucky 7 Design

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  4. MJMarch 4, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    We are Facebook fan page friends!



    Melanie J
    Lucky 7 Design

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  5. MJMarch 4, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Shared this on my Facebook page!



    Melanie J
    Lucky7Design

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  6. A Beautiful LifeMarch 4, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    i follow your blog

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  7. AllisonMarch 4, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    I love the Blue Flower Set of 6 cards...such great colors!

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  8. A Beautiful LifeMarch 4, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    i follow your fb

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  9. AllisonMarch 4, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    I am a follower! :)

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  10. A Beautiful LifeMarch 4, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    i would send a letter to YOU first, thanking you, hahaha and then one to each of my siblings, my mom and dad, and then to pick someone i haven't talked to in a long while and send them one to let them know i'm thinking about them.

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  11. MJMarch 4, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    I tweeted too...
    http://twitter.com/#!/LUCKY7DESIGN

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  12. AllisonMarch 4, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    I would write a letter to my best friend who lives in Georgia...I'm in Tennessee...she's so good about sending little packages around holidays!
    I'd also want to write my parents in Texas!

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  13. GosfamMarch 4, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    The Sage Flower set is my favorite--so cute!! Love the bright orange flower.

    mattles22 at yahoo dot com

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  14. GosfamMarch 4, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    I would write a letter to a few of my dear friends who live far away from me :(

    mattles22 at yahoo dot com

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  15. GosfamMarch 4, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    I like Love Stitched on FB: Gosfam

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  16. AnonymousMarch 4, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    i like the blue flower cards :)

    sarah at dahlhome dot org

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  17. Lani DerrickMarch 4, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    I love the Happy Leaf and The Frenchy. THe bunting style is cute that you featured, but not in her shop:(

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  18. GosfamMarch 4, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    I follow your blog

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  19. AnonymousMarch 4, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    i would send a letter to my cousin serving an LSD mission in Mexico :)

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  20. AnonymousMarch 4, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    i follow LS! :)

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  21. Lani DerrickMarch 4, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    I have three people in my life that I regularly write handwritten letters to:) My grandmother, and my two younger brothers that are both in the Air Force and stationed far from home:)

    p.s. I just wrote them yesterday:)

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  22. GosfamMarch 4, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    tweet:http://twitter.com/gosfam/status/43696603147681792

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  23. Lani DerrickMarch 4, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Love Love Stitched on Facebook

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  24. Lani DerrickMarch 4, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Follow Love Stitched Blog!

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  25. Lani DerrickMarch 4, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    http://twitter.com/#!/ElleDeeDesign/status/43697024599736322

    I tweeted about the challenge!

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  26. UnknownMarch 4, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    love the happy leaf design!

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  27. UnknownMarch 4, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    i try to mail my son a letter (yes he lives with me...but there is just something about getting a good old fashion letter in the mail) and i send letters to my nephew.

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  28. UnknownMarch 4, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    i am a follower

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  29. MadalineMarch 4, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    I've been trying really hard to write letters to my friends and family back home! I love a hand written lettter!

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  30. Sissa MaeMarch 4, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    So adorable! I love the Happy Leaf and the Frenchy designs!

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  31. Sissa MaeMarch 4, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    I follow Love Stitched!

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  32. Sissa MaeMarch 4, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    I like Love Stitched on Facebook!

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  33. HelenMarch 4, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Love the Happy Leaf Blank Card. What a lovely shop!

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  34. HelenMarch 4, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    I would send cards to my friends who live all over the country, and to my sister who's in London.

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  35. HelenMarch 4, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    I am a public follower of your blog.

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  36. HelenMarch 4, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    I like Love Stitched on FB. Love it!

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  37. Sissa MaeMarch 4, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    I posted on my blog!

    http://giveaway-addict.blogspot.com/2011/03/love-stitched-handwritten-giveaway.html

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  38. Sissa MaeMarch 4, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    I would probably send one to some of my reletives that I don't see very often. Keeping in touch is good!

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  39. RebeccaMarch 4, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    I love the blank cards with the blue flower!
    Great giveaway!
    Rebecca
    rebatink(at)gmail(dot)com

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  40. RebeccaMarch 4, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    I would send a handwritten letter to my grandma. She will be turning 92 next week and she always looks forward to her mail!
    Rebecca
    rebatink(at)gmail(dot)com

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  41. RebeccaMarch 4, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    I follow Love Stitched through GFC!
    Rebecca
    rebatink(at)gmail(dot)com

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  42. reaganGRACEMarch 4, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    I visited the shop & Happy Leaf is definitely my FAV! These are such a great way to make a friend smile!

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  43. reaganGRACEMarch 4, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    I would send my handwritten Lovely Letter to my best friends who just got engaged while on a trip to Costa Rica! They would certainly appreciate the time and thoughtfulness of a handwritten congratulations!

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  44. reaganGRACEMarch 4, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    I am a public follower of Love Stitched!

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  45. LynnMarch 4, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    I am a follower of Love Stitched.

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  46. LynnMarch 4, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    I love the blue flower cards with the yellow button. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  47. LynnMarch 4, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    I would write a letter to my best friend from high school who I haven't seen in far too long.

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  48. Danielle Winborg @Sugar Blossom BoutiqueMarch 4, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    I love the happy leaf cards, such cute colors!

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  49. Danielle Winborg @Sugar Blossom BoutiqueMarch 4, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    I would send a handwritten letter to my grandma :)

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  50. Danielle Winborg @Sugar Blossom BoutiqueMarch 4, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    I am a follower of lovestitched blog

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  51. Danielle Winborg @Sugar Blossom BoutiqueMarch 4, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    I like love stitched on facebook

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  52. KristenMarch 4, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    I love the happy leaf cards!
    Kristen.walker106atgmail.com

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  53. KristenMarch 4, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    I'd send a handwritten nite to my favorite cousin in Nashville!
    Kristen.walker106atgmail.com

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  54. KristenMarch 4, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    I like Love Stitched on facebook!
    Kristen.walker106atgmail.com

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  55. KristenMarch 4, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    I am a follower of Love Stitched!
    Kristen.walker106katgmail.com

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  56. CassieMarch 4, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    I love the Bonjour cards, so cute! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  57. CassieMarch 4, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    I would send a card to one of my best friends who just moved away! I'll sure miss her, but maybe we can start writing each other!

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  58. CassieMarch 4, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    "like" love stitched on facebook :)

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  59. CassieMarch 4, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    I follow love stitched blog! :)

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  60. UnknownMarch 4, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    I love a good handwritten note!! :) My fave item is the Blue Leaf Set of notes! With the pink "button".

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  61. UnknownMarch 4, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Since there's six in a set.. I think... I would write to my fiance, my parents, my 2 brothers, my sister, and my sweet friend Ami!

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  62. UnknownMarch 4, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    I am a public follower of the Love Stitched blog!

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  63. UnknownMarch 4, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    I already like Love Stitched on facebook!

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  64. F e l i c i t yMarch 4, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    I love the blue leaf cards. That pink button makes me so happy!!

    Thank you for doing this giveaway! :)

    Felicity, at {Simple Elegance}

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  65. F e l i c i t yMarch 4, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Already following!

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  66. F e l i c i t yMarch 4, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    I would send handwritten letters to my two best friends, my grandparents, my young women leaders, and my neighbor.

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  67. DanyielMarch 4, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    I like the Happy Leaf because it makes me, well, happy.

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  68. DanyielMarch 4, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    I would send one to my bestie in MD, to my penpal in OH and my other bestie in FL. I could easily up all six.

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  69. DanyielMarch 4, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Very publicly following your blog.

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  70. kristin m.March 4, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    i already "like" you on fb! kristinmik at gmail

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  71. kristin m.March 4, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    blog follower! kristinmik at gmail

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  72. kristin m.March 4, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    i often send hand written notes to friends i haven't seen for some time, and even those i see often... i know for me, my heart leaps when i open the mailbox and see an actual letter addressed to me <3
    kristinmik at gmail

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  73. kristin m.March 4, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    the blank cards, happy leaf and sunny day are my favs, but i love the pretty pink polka dots of the thank you cards too... decisions, decisions! what's not to love?! kristinmik at gmail

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  74. KateMarch 4, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    I love the blue flower blank cards.
    kate(dot)obrien219(at)gmail(dot)com

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  75. KateMarch 4, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    I would send a letter to my grandparents. I need to write (and call) them more often.
    kate(dot)obrien219(at)gmail(dot)com

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  76. KateMarch 4, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Already liked you on FB
    kate(dot)obrien219(at)gmail(dot)com

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  77. RosemarieeMarch 4, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    i write letters all the time :) i love their happy leaf cards!

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  78. JessicaMarch 4, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    I enjoy handwritten letters, although I don't make enough time for writing them. I am loving the Happy Leaf cards. So adorable.

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  79. JessicaMarch 4, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    I would send handwritten letters to friends I haven't spoken to in some time, there's a lot of them.

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  80. JessicaMarch 4, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    I follow :D

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  81. JodiMarch 4, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    I love polka dots, so I like the pink w/ polka dots.

    Very cute giveaway; thanks for having!

    Jodi

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  82. KathleenMarch 4, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    I 'liked' you on facebook and still do! :)
    fkmtj(at)comcast(dot)net

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  83. KathleenMarch 4, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    I think I would send a letter to a few of my elderly aunts and definitely one to my daughter who is away at school.
    AlwaysSewLove

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  84. KathleenMarch 4, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    I like the Sage Flower set, the Frenchy set, AND the Bonjour Cards. Really nice. Lovely Letters prices are super too!

    fkmtj(at)comcast(dot)net

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  85. KathleenMarch 4, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    I am also one of your blog followers! :)
    AlwaysSewLove

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  86. Katie @ EyeSpyDIYMarch 4, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Love the Blank Cards - Blue Leaf

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  87. barneynMarch 4, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    i would write a handwritten letter to my husband! have not done that in years!

    nelly dot barney at yahoo dot com

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  88. barneynMarch 4, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    already a public follower!

    nelly dot barney at yahoo dot com

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  89. barneynMarch 4, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    i like love stitched on fb!

    nelly dot barney at yahoo dot com

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  90. barneynMarch 4, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    my favorite item is the Thank You - Pink Polka! how cute are these!!

    nelly dot barney at yahoo dot com

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  91. barneynMarch 4, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    tweeted!

    http://twitter.com/#!/nellybarney/status/43918459515576320

    nelly dot barney at yahoo dot com

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  92. KatrinaMarch 5, 2011 at 3:32 AM

    I like the Happy Leaf cards atLOVELY LETTERS.

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  93. KatrinaMarch 5, 2011 at 3:33 AM

    I would write to my mom, she is thousands of miles away and she would love a real letter.

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  94. KatrinaMarch 5, 2011 at 3:33 AM

    I follow your blog publicly.

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  95. TiffanyMarch 5, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    I love the Happy Leaf set, I love handwritten cards and letters!

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  96. TiffanyMarch 5, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    I would write to my family in Mississippi that I don't get to see often.

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  97. TiffanyMarch 5, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    I like Love Stitched on FB.

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  98. TiffanyMarch 5, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    I follow Love Stitched blog.

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  99. LynnetteMarch 5, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    I love the Frenchy set.
    nettecan at hotmail dot com

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  100. LynnetteMarch 5, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    I would write to old friends I haven't seen since high school.
    nettecan at hotmail dot com

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  101. LynnetteMarch 5, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    I follow your blog.
    nettecan at hotmail dot com

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  102. LynnetteMarch 5, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    I like you on FB.
    nettecan at hotmail dot com

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  103. KarenMarch 6, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    I love the Brown Bon Jour cards!
    So cute.
    Thanks, Karen
    lemontart5kb at gmail dot com

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  104. KarenMarch 6, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    I would send a note to my friend that is recently engaged!
    Thanks, Karen
    lemontart5kb at gmail dot com

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  105. KarenMarch 6, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    I follow you on GFC.
    Thanks, Karen
    lemontart5kb at gmail dot com

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  106. MarissaMarch 6, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    They are all so cute... I would get the happy leaves though!

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  107. MarissaMarch 6, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    I would send one to my sweet husband. Yes, in the mail.

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  108. MarissaMarch 6, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    I follow you publicly!

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  109. MarissaMarch 6, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    I already 'like' love stitched on facebook.

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  110. elisekayemMarch 6, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    LOVE the Frenchy card set!!

    elisegeorgoussis at gmail dot com

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  111. elisekayemMarch 6, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    I'd write to my sister! She'd LOVE the frenchy notecards!

    elisegeorgoussis at gmail dot com

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  112. elisekayemMarch 6, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    I'm a public follower!!

    elisegeorgoussis at gmail dot com

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  113. elisekayemMarch 6, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    I like love stitched on facebook!

    elisegeorgoussis at gmail dot com

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  114. elisekayemMarch 6, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Tweeted!

    http://twitter.com/#!/elisekayem/status/44587244878696448

    elisegeorgoussis at gmail dot com

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  115. Barn Owl PrimitivesMarch 7, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    i would send letters to my friends that live too far away!!

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  116. WandaMarch 7, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    i love the paris theme cards. But all the cards are lovely.
    thanks for the opportunity to enter!!!
    best regards,
    Wanda

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  117. WandaMarch 7, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    I will write a letter to my mother!!!
    best regards,
    Wanda

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  118. WandaMarch 7, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    I follow your blog!!!
    best regards,
    Wanda

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  119. ♥LolaMarch 7, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    I like the Pink Polka Dot Thank You Cards. :)

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  120. WandaMarch 7, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    I LIKE you on FB!!!
    BEST REGARDS,
    Wanda

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  121. ♥LolaMarch 7, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    I'd write a letter to my best friend. She's been in the hospital for almost 5 months, with her precious baby girl. I think this would just make her day.

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  122. ♥LolaMarch 7, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    I tweeted the giveaway.

    http://twitter.com/SingNightingale

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  123. ♥LolaMarch 7, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    And I blogged.

    http://sweetnightingalesing.blogspot.com/2011/03/lovely-letters-giveaway.html

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  124. UnknownMarch 9, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    I am in love with your Soft Grey Leaf cards, too cute! I have some of friends & family on missions. I do really well with writing them. I was also just thinking yesterday how I should write my new mother-in-law & grandparents letter. I know it'll just put a smile on all of their faces!

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  125. UnknownMarch 9, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    I "love" you on fb!

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  126. UnknownMarch 9, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    I am now a follower of you!

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