Monday, January 10, 2011

huge giveaway!

Update: this giveaway is now closed! winners to be announced.

I love that you read my blog.
I love that you leave me comments that make me smile.
I love that I hit 300 followers! Definitely something I never even thought about happening.
And no, I'm not going to be moderate and discreet about how happy I am.

I'm going to party it up a little and give away a buncha cute things.


red polka dot earrings by Bella Star


cream rose earrings by Bella Star


"hope" necklace by Jessica Maia Designs
(read my review)


cupcake earrings by Emariecreations


compact mirror by Designs by Blueiris


cupcake necklace by Kenzie's Kreations


donut necklace by Kenzie's Kreations


cupcake zipper pouch by La Fashionista 


one cupcake soap by Servas Gschaeft


cupcake earrings by Aurora Moulin


sterling silver hand-stamped necklace by JJDL Jewelry Art


cupcake necklace with pink pearl (not pictured) by Chocolate Silver Designs


fairy-tale castle necklace from Ink & Paint


red and aqua earrings (specially made to match my blog!) by My Lemonade Dreams


chocolate-covered strawberry earrings by Soy Mujer


Oreo earrings from IcingDreamsUK


silver leaf earrings from Bojangles Jewelry


red rose earrings from Leslie Merz Sculptures


peacock feather headband from Ellie's Pretty Things


pink star sapphire glass earrings from Ruby Dalmation


cupcake earring and ring set from Funky Relics


chocolate chip cookie earrings from Jacqueline's Creations


peach crystal earrings with detachable flower from ShuFly Jewelry


coral pink fabric hairpins from Simply Worn


blue rose necklace from Luke and Lola's


coral reef necklace from Bead Pod

Well, I told you I wasn't going to be moderate.
There are 26 prizes, which means 26 different people will each get a prize.

Mandantory Entry: 
Tell me about one of your heroes. 
It can be a dead one, one you know in real life, or, of course, a fictional one. : )

Extra Entries (worth 1 each):
Follow me.
Mention the giveaway in a blog post.
Put the giveaway button on your blog.

Be sure and leave a comment for each entry!







{it's handily black-and-white so it doesn't clash with any of your blogs. : ) }

Posted by Susannah at 4:30 AM

627 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:04 AM

    Oh my word Susannah! This is AMAZING! I have my eye on everything! Okay, one of my heroes is Audrey Hepburn. She had everything a classy girl should have. 1. Great style, 2. A kind heart, 3. and was a Christian. :)

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:04 AM

    I follow you!

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    I mentioned your giveaway in this post: http://theblondstyleblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/10-things-i-love-my-shoes-off.html

    it's toward the end.

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    I put your button on my blog! theblondstyleblog.blogspot.com :)

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  5. nzkiwigirlJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    My hero is and always will be Lieutenant William Bush!! Yes, he is fictional, but no one can beat Mr. Bush. As you probably know, he is from the Hornblower series and I think he's the best thing since sliced bread. Even though he's second in command, he manfully steps up to every task that's put to him and offers support to those who need it in the most gruff and stern way imaginable. Oh, and all of his threats! I adore them.

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  6. nzkiwigirlJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    I follow you! And I have not regretted it from the day I pressed follow:-)
    A-M-A-Zing giveaway!

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  7. JosieJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    Hello(:
    Well, I follow you, and that's my entry about that. (by the way, your blog is darling.)

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  8. JosieJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    Second, my hero is definitely Jesus Christ. Do i even NEED to explain? I don't think so :)

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  9. Emily RoseJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    My hero is Amelia Earhart, because of her daring, yet classy attitude. I put your button on my blog, and I already follow. Beautiful pieces your giving away!

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  10. Anna OliviaJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    I follow!

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  11. AnaJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    My hero is Elizabeth Prentiss. Such a wonderful, godly woman. In spite of trouble, hard times, grief and sorrow remained faithful to her Lord. She's was real. She sometimes wavered in her trust, she sometimes questioned but she always returned to a right view of Christ. That's why she's mine.

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  12. AnaJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    I do follow your blog, which I've been greatly enjoying. :)

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  13. AnaJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    And ... I posted your giveaway button on my blog. :)

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  14. Anna OliviaJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    My heroes are Jesus Christ and my parents. But this is an exciting little time to share about my FICTIONAL hero...Enjolras of the epic novel and musical, Les Miserables. <3 Abnormally valiant, angelically handsome, courageous and self sacrificing, entirely epic...he's the bomb. ;)

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  15. Anna OliviaJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    The compact mirror...! LOVE! :faint:

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  16. Hailey RenéeJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    Oh, golly, this is amazing! I wish I were allowed to enter giveaways. But all the jewelry is so dizziating!

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    Awesome! O love it when people have giveaways like this! The only thing that worries me is that alot of the items are earrings (My Eras are NOT pearced!) So if I do when something I hope it's a necklace!

    I follow you!

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    My Hero would have to be.... GOD! No one bur God and ONLY GOD! He's my hero because he saved me (Isn't that what TRUE heroes do?)

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  19. LibbyJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    My hero is jesus christ of course:)

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  20. LibbyJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    I follow you blog and love it!

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  21. LibbyJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    I am so excited :) My hero is Mary Slessor. She was a missionary to Calabar, Africa and I wrote a ten page report about her :)

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  22. LibbyJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    I already follow your blog :)
    libbilogs@gmail.com

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  23. LibbyJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    I posted it on my blog: (It's tumblr blog not a blogspot) http://everythingyoueverdreamed.tumblr.com/post/2683981833/enter-polka-dots-giveaway
    Hope I win I love all the prizes!

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  24. LibbyJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    Oh and you can contact me at libbyd104@gmail.com

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  25. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    I will go ahead and put the giveaway button on my!

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  26. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    I will also post about the giveeaway as soon as possible!

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  27. LibbyJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    I just mentioned it in this blog post http://lifeisfunner.blogspot.com/2011/01/in-other-news.html

    libbilogs@gmail.com

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  28. LibbyJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    The giveaway button is on my blog :)
    lifeisfunner.blogspot.com

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  29. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    By the way (I said God was my hero) By that I meant JESUS!

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  30. MichaelaJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    Ok. I was going to copy Anna with the Enjolras hero thing. Cause he IS one of my biggest hero's. But I'll be different... :P

    *ahem* to tell the absolute truth, I adore Laurie from Little Women. No, he isn't a valiant hero (which I normally prefer,) but he is just WONDERFUL. So sweet and kind, and adorable...:swoon:

    So yeah.

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  31. KatieJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    My hero is Laura Ingels Wilder!! :)

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  32. MichaelaJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    I'm a follower.

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  33. KatieJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    i follow you!!! :)

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  34. Anna KatherineJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    My hero is probably my dad. :D It may sound silly, but he does so much for me!

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  35. Anna KatherineJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    I posted! http://akskorner.blogspot.com/2011/01/polka-dots-giveaway.html

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  36. Esmeralda GatsbyJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    Hey you :) This is AMAZING. But then, your blog is amazing and you are amazing too. :)
    I'm a follower :)

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  37. Anna KatherineJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    I put the button on my side bar!

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  38. Esmeralda GatsbyJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    I have so many heros...but the one that comes to mind at the mnoment is Will Smith in I Am Legend. (I'm staring at his poster on my wall....lol)

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  39. Anna GrayJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    This is probably the coolest, most epic, awesomest giveaway I have ever seen! My hero is probably Rebecca Bloomwood from the movie 'Confessions of a Shopaholic.' I love how she is so addicted to shopping that she totally can't stop; but then in the end she sees that there's more to life than shopping/spending money. Also, I LOVE her little saying in the movie, "Do I need this? Do I need this?!?!" I use that tip every once in a while. =)

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  40. KatieJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    I posted about the giveaway on my giveaway page on my blog! :)

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  41. Esmeralda GatsbyJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Does it count if the non-bloggers post it one facebook? Cause I just did. :-P

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  42. Anna GrayJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    I follow you! =)

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  43. Anna KatherineJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    I follow!

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  44. KatieJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    I put your button on my blog! :)

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  45. SarahJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    awesome giveaway! i follow you! :D

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  46. EmilyannJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    My heroes are Audrey Hepburn (YAY I WANT THAT COMPACT MIRROR!), C.S. Lewis, and the Apostle Paul. :)

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  47. EmilyannJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    I am a follower!

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  48. SarahJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    my hero? i have lots but I'll keep it simple and say my blogging buddies ;)

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  49. Rebekah RoseJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Well I have too many REALLY AWESOME heroes, so I’ll just mention
    the first that pops to mind… hmmm…. Han Solo! He’s awesome because
    of his rash behavior, devilish handsomeness, charmingness, loyalty to
    his friends, awesome sidekick, cool vest, awesome smirk, and many
    other admirable qualities in a hero. :)

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  50. Rebekah RoseJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    I’m a follower!!!

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  51. Rebekah RoseJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    And I have your button on my blog!

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  52. Rebekah RoseJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Oh and btw! I posted about this giveaway

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  53. VanessaJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    WOW! Man! I would LOVE to win...

    One of my heroes is C.S.Lewis. He was such an amazing man, and wrote such fabulous books! :)

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  54. VanessaJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    I would follow, and post about this, and everything, but I don't have a Google account... or blog. :( Oh well.

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  55. AnnaJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    Oh my goodness! Those are all so cute! You have a wonderful blog! I enjoy coming over here almost everyday to read your thoughtful posts! I love the hope necklace and the donut necklace! <3

    I put your button my blog!

    www.open-the-eyes-of-my-heart-lord-blogspot.com

    Blessings!

    ~Lauren

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  56. Allison ElizabethJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    My hero is not one person in particular, but I would have to say I look up to people who stand for truth and aren't afraid to say and do what is right. :)

    Allison

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  57. Allison ElizabethJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    I am following your blog now! :)
    Allison

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  58. Hannah RebekahJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    My favorite hero is Esther from the bible.

    ~Hannah Rebekah

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  59. Hannah RebekahJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    I already follow your blog.

    ~Hannah Rebekah

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  60. Hannah RebekahJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    I am putting your button on my blog.

    ~Hannah Rebekah

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  61. JennaJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    My hero? definitely my parents. they've stuck it out with me all these years.. and are great Christian role models for me. <3

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  62. JennaJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    i posted on my blog about your giveaway! :)

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  63. JennaJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    AND i posted your button! :)

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  64. JennaJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    AND.
    i follow you. ;)

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  65. AnnaJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    I posted about it!

    http://open-the-eyes-of-my-heart-lord.blogspot.com/2011/01/giveaway-at-life-is-too-short-not-to.html

    God bless!

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  66. AnnaJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    I am following your blog now!
    God bless!
    ~Lauren

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  67. SarahJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    i posted about it ((with the button)) and put it in my sidebar

    http://sarahlynn-blog.blogspot.com/2011/01/giveaway-from-polka-dot.html

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  68. AnnaJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    My hero is Jesus Christ. He's always's there for me, he died for me. But my fictional hero would have to be Adelina from The Princess Adelina. Adelina leaves her Christian family to marry a prince, against her wishes. She goes through hard times yet stays true to God.

    God bless!
    ~Lauren

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  69. SarahJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    whoops, the button my sidebar comment was supposed to be separate from the post comment sorry :)

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  70. JosieJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    I just mentioned your blog and give away in a post, and put your blog button! :)
    http://musiciansmeltingpot.blogspot.com/2011/01/stage-fright-problem-we-pretty-much-all.html

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  71. FarmgirlJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    I follow you :-)

    One of my favorite heroes is Elizabeth Elliot. And Mrs. Murray. :-)

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  72. allie k reidJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    This is a wonderful giveaway! I would have to say that my hero is my mom. She does everything for me, my three siblings and my dad. We couldn't make it without her!

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  73. SIMPLY WORNJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    not looking for an entry, just letting you know i blogged about the giveaway on my website (www.simplywornshop.com)
    thank you again for featuring my flower hair pins!

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  74. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    My Hero is my mom!

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  75. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    I follow you

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  76. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    I added the button to my blog.

    Sillygirl26.blogspot.com

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  77. JessicaJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Ahhhh-maze-ing!!

    My hero is Laura Ingalls Wilder... what a lady. ;)

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  78. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    I posted about it,

    http://sillygirl26.blogspot.com/2011/01/big-giveaway.html

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  79. JessicaJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    I already follow you!

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  80. JessicaJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    The button is on my blog :)

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  81. JessicaJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    I posted about the giveaway!

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  82. *Ashley*January 10, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    im just gonna mention a hero from the bible that i love: esther. i have always loved that story. :)

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  83. *Ashley*January 10, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    I follow you. :)

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  84. *Ashley*January 10, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    as soon as i finish these comments i will make a post all about your give away and.....

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  85. *Ashley*January 10, 2011 at 7:31 AM

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  86. *Ashley*January 10, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    put the botton on it. :) u r awesome

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  87. Emily SacraJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Wow! You are so generous! This is an amazing giveaway :)

    I have to say my hero is my mom! Even though we butt heads at times, she really is the best mom in the world!

    Emily

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  88. Emily SacraJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Well, duh I follow you! Who wouldn't?!?!?!?!?!?!

    Emily

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  89. Emily SacraJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Your giveaway button is on my blog! I totally appreciate the whole B&W thing, now it 'matches' my blog ;)

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  90. anneJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    WOW This is one HUGE give a way! My hero is Jesus, and my parents!

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  91. Emily SacraJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    I made a lovely blog post just for you! :) http://emilyjoyphoto.blogspot.com/2011/01/amazing-giveaway.html

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  92. LeahJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    I'm gonna say that my hero would be Amy Carmichael. She is just amazing! Her faith was SO strong in Jesus!!

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  93. LeahJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    I posted this on my blog and I also follow you. :)

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  94. anneJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    I follow!

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  95. graceJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    My hero? Hmm... probably the beatles.

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  96. AstridJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    thats an amazing giveaway! :O My hero would be audrey hepburn ^_^ She is such an amazing lady and if she was still here today I would ask her so many things.

    xox

    vintagepup@gmail.com

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  97. AstridJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    oh and I'm a follower :D

    xox

    astrid
    vintagepup@gmail.com

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  98. Anna GrayJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Your giveaway button is on my sidebar! ^_^

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  99. KileyJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    oh my. now this is what i call a giveaway. :D I found your blog off Emily's {she posted about the giveaway} My hero, my aunt. she encourages my everyday and i look up to her as if she were my sister. she is an amazing woman and i'm going to miss her when she goes to college so much.

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  100. morgan.January 10, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    you are one of my heros because of your passion for fashion & your love for Jesus.

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  101. morgan.January 10, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    i follow your blog :)

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  102. morgan.January 10, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    & i put your button on my blog.
    word.

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  103. KileyJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    and i follow you now! you have an awesome blog here!!:) {its under Kiley}

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  104. HeidiGraceJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    What a fun giveaway! I would have to say my hero(s) are my mom and dad. :)

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  105. HeidiGraceJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    I follow your blog. :)

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  106. Adriana CastilloJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    My Hero:
    Would probably be... Queen Esther. I admire the braveness that she showed to protect her people. :)
    ~Miss.Adriana Castillo

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  107. TaylorJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Oh, I love all of those, they are so cute!

    Okay, well, my fictional hero is Alf Arless from Lark Rise to Candleford. He is so amazingly mature and steadfast, kind and helpful, and thinks only of others. And even though he faces trial after trial, he never wavers.

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  108. TaylorJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    I follow your blog. =)

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  109. TaylorJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    I posted about your giveaway.

    http://examineallthings.blogspot.com/2011/01/30-random-things-and-giveaway.html

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  110. TaylorJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Posted your giveaway button on my blog.

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  111. BethanyJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Currently I've been thinking about Dietrich Bonhoeffer...(as you well know). He was an AMAZING HERO!

    (I want the "Hope" necklace and leaf earrings...lol.)

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  112. BethanyJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    I am a follower.

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  113. Adriana CastilloJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    I posted about your giveaway :)
    ~Miss.Adriana Castillo
    http://aflowerinbloom.blogspot.com/2011/01/did-you-know.html

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  114. Adriana CastilloJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    I posted your button on my blog
    ~Miss.Adriana Castillo
    http://aflowerinbloom.blogspot.com/

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  115. Adriana CastilloJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    I follow your blog :)
    ~Miss.Adriana Castillo

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  116. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    My hero ... hmm.

    I suppose it would have to be a mentor of mine. She is kind and full of life and love - things I hope to continue myself!

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  117. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    And of course I'm a follower!!

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  118. Molly AnneJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    W-o-o-o-o-o-w.

    I am not entering just stopping by to say CONGRATULATIONS on all the followers! You completely deserve it. I always have a lovely time here. :)

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  119. CarolineJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    My heroes are my parents for teaching me great values and to be a caring and kind person.

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  120. CarolineJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:58 AM

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  121. CarolineJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    I put a post on my blog and your giveaway button too.

    (sweestestcarolinee.blogspot.com)

    I follow you too.

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  122. AlyssaJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    I just started following! You have such a cute blog... adorable!

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  123. AlyssaJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    My hero, is of course, Jesus Christ. But other that He, Stargirl from Jerry Spinelli's book, Stargirl. She doesn't care what anybody thinks and she is a free girl who strives to help others and be... well, wonderful!

    (Though I'd love to have them, I can't have any of the earrings. Any earring I wear infects my ears. ]: )

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  124. AlyssaJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    I have your giveaway button on my blog!

    www.becomingalyssa.blogspot.com

    (Though I'd love to have them, I can't have any of the earrings. Any earring I wear infects my ears. ]: )

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  125. UnknownJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    One of heros....hmm that's a hard one! I would have to say my Mom, I don't see how she gets done all tat she does in a day!

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  126. UnknownJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    I follow!

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  127. UnknownJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    I did a post about it!

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  128. UnknownJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    and I put the button on my blog!

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  129. JujubeJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    My greatest hero forever is Jesus Christ! For without Him, I would be nothing. He's the most wonderful 'person' I have ever met. :)

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  130. JujubeJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    I already follow you.

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  131. JujubeJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    The giveaway button is currently displayed on my blog.

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  132. KariJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Oh man, this is the best ever!! I feel like I'm cheating because I just found your blog last week...
    My hero is my friend Landon, which is weird because I haven't known him that long. But he just always seems to be around with the right thing to say, so he's saved me a lot of tears and anger. And really, that's all a girl can ask for. :)

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  133. JujubeJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Made a blog post about it:

    http://beautifulblankpages.blogspot.com/2011/01/huge-giveaway-at-life-is-too-short-not.html

    Thank you for hosting this extremely fun giveaway! Thank you for your generosity!

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  134. BethJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Following! :)

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  135. BethJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Posted button. :D

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  136. JanetJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    My greatest Hero, best friend, lover, savior, and much more is Jesus Christ....if it weren't for HIM i wouldn't be here.

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  137. nzkiwigirlJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Oh, and I put your button and mentioned your give-away in this post!
    http://jjyourstruly.blogspot.com/2011/01/finalists-of-capturing-creation.html

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  138. BethJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Heroes? Wow, I have a lot of heroes. Heroes are to me, people who I admire greatly. One of my heroes would have to be Mary. The young Mary of the Bible who did not question God for even a moment when he shared His amazing plan with her through an angel. Unquestioning faith? Now that's a hero.

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  139. Katelyn McKayJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    This is SOO exciting! I'd love to be one of those lucky (rather blessed) 26 girls that gets one of those! :)
    Hmm, well my name is Katelyn and I have a lot of different models. Some from past books, music artists, and just friends who make my world go 'round.
    I'll choose my friend, Caroline- She's my model because she's always cheerful. not a gossipy friend, like most girls this age, and is a strong christian, great blogger, unforgettable friend, and an awesome photographer.
    She's truly someone that will stick by you throughout all of lifes troubles, and will encourage you when times are tough. She's a true, true friend.

    Katelyn
    kinz.crazed@gmail.com

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  140. BethJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Did a blog post. (:

    http://www.genuinebeau.com/2011/01/giveaway.html

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  141. Katelyn McKayJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    I'm a follower!!! {and will continue to be for..um...forever!}

    I'm totally in love with this blog, and your writing is amazing :)

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  142. UnknownJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    THIS IS AWESOME!!great giveaway!!please, enter me <3
    My beauty model is MEGAN FOX. I love her. I love her style, she's so hot! she's an icon for me.


    attitude@hotmail.it

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  143. UnknownJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Following via GFC as "attitude" :)

    attitude@hotmail.it

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  144. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    My hero is my dear friend
    A true chum
    A godsend
    Mellow as the sun

    A strand of pearls
    Soft and serene
    Baby's soft curls
    The first snowdrop seen

    Rose-pink dawn
    Whisper of pages
    Sorrow deftly torn
    Oceans absent rages

    My hero is my little friend
    Pure as wing of dove
    My hero is my little friend
    Little known, goes by the name of-
    LOVE ♥

    A bit rough, but the best I could come up with!
    I adore your prizes!
    How did you get to 300 followers? I stagger at the amount. I only have 12!!!! Do you think you could give me some advice? Perhaps you could have a look at my blog and assess what I need to do to get more?

    I also added your button to my blog at:

    http://xsunshinechildx.blogspot.com/

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  145. CharityJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    I love this idea! One of my biggest heroes would definitely have to be my grandmother whom I call Abuela. She's dealt with a lot of crap in her life and has taught me to be strong.

    She was born during the depression so right off the bat her life was not easy. She grew up having almost nothing and things just seemed to get worse from there. She got married to my grandfather and had six children, the youngest of which is my dad. Her husband was physically abusive and she finally divorced him when my dad was six-years-old.

    She was then left to raise six children on her own while working two jobs. That was in the time when no one would hire her because she was a single mother so she had to work hard to prove that she deserved the job she was applying for. The technique she used was to work the job for free for a week and if she did good enough she was hired. She managed not only to take care of her own family, but others as well.

    When some of her older children had grown up and moved out she gained a new one. My uncle had a friend who's parents had kicked him out of his home and he asked my grandma if his friend could stay for dinner. She willingly agreed and what was just supposed to be one dinner turned into three years of living with my grandma and my dad. We call the friend "the man who came for dinner."

    Then, a few years before I was born her oldest son who'd lived in New York died from AIDS in his forties. She told me that not a day has gone by when she hasn't thought about him.

    Abuela has taught me that God can get you through any trial or tribulation you face. Everyone loved and still do love her. I only get to see her once a year when we go to California in the Summer and when I'm there I love listening to her stories and words of encouragement for my life.

    Don't Give Up.

    Keep Pressing On.

    Never Lose Hope.

    Because God is always on your side.

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  146. CharityJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Following! And loving it!

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  147. T.D.January 10, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Hey there dear Polka-Dot :) Rockin' giveaway! *is blown away*

    My hero? Oh, gosh... well, I have several people I look up to, not all of them real people, but this one is... my mom. Honestly. My mom is the most amazing, godly, sweet, adorable, wonderful mom on the planet, and she's been a constant figure in my life, ALWAYS and has helped me and loved me and taught me every step of the way :) <3

    Again, amazing giveaway, girl ;)

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  148. T.D.January 10, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    I put your button in my sidebar :D

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  149. HannahJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    I know this sounds cliche, but I don't care. My favorite hero is my husband. He waited a long time to marry me, and always tried to do what was best for me, long before we could be married. He is kind, patient, persevering, sticks to his guns, and most importantly, he loves God with his whole heart!

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  150. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    WOW! This is an AWESOME giveaway! One of my favorite heroes is William Wilberforce. He ended slavery in the British Empire against impossible odds. It took him years and yet he did it and no one thought he could!

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  151. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    I so totally follow! I adore your blog!

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  152. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    I put the button on my sidebar (it'll be there after this comment! :)

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  153. HaydenJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    My absolute hero is Jesus Christ, and both my parents are heros to me, also. But I also really look up to Joseph in the Bible- both of them, actually. I admire Joseph, Jacob's son for the way he trusted and obeyed God even in the midst of unbearable circumstances,and Joseph, Mary's husband for the way he was willing to take care of Mary and be the foster father of Jesus. I've put the blog giveaway button on my blog, everystory-storygirl.blogspot.com, and I'm already your follower :)

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  154. HannahJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    So I posted on FB too, I hope that counts! I really like the ceramic rose earrings, and the leaf earrings. :)

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  155. lauren nicoleJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    One of my heroes is Elisabeth Elliot :)

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  156. lauren nicoleJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    I also follow you :)

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  157. SamanthaJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Jesus of course is on of my favorite hero ;) (i know that such a typical anwser..lol )

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  158. LindsayJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    WOW! This is the biggest giveaway I've ever seen, Polka Dot. Seriously. This must've taken you forever to put together!

    My favorite hero would have to be my mom. I don't know what I'd do without her. She's amazing! :)

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  159. LindsayJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    I follow your awesome blog, OF COURSE! :)

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  160. Katelyn McKayJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    I blogged about it!

    http://pictureperfectkms.blogspot.com/2011/01/i-heart-faces-smiles.html

    Katelyn
    kinz.crazed@gmail.com

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  161. Kellie ConklinJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    My hero is definitely my mom. She will drop anything to help me with things that I should be able to do myself. She is the greatest. Another hero of mine is Nancy Drew...boy I just love Nancy Drew. Thanks for the amazing giveaway!
    Kconklin1028@gmail.com

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  162. Katelyn McKayJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Oh, and I put your button on my blog post, does that count?

    Katelyn
    kinz.crazed@gmail.com

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  163. Kellie ConklinJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    I'm a follower (kconklin1028)!!!
    Thanks!
    kconklin1028@gmail.com

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  164. ElisaJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    John Wayne is my hero. And has been from the moment I was born. ^_^

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  165. LindsayJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    I just added your button to my sidebar!

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  166. ElisaJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    I am a follower!

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  167. Hailey RenéeJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Good news! Mom said I can enter the giveaway after all! :-D

    Well, my real life hero is Annie Wolaver Dupre. She is the one who inspired me to seriously develop my talent for violin, and she is so bright, strong, and encouraging.

    I have a few fictional heroes, too. Alf Arless in Lark Rise to Candleford is so unselfish and devoted to providing for his family in such hard circumstances. And then there is Alexandra Bergson of O Pioneers! who is brave and doesn't care what other people's opinion of her when she is doing the right thing.

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  168. Hailey RenéeJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Oh, and I follow your blog. Hehe.

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  169. ElisaJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    And I posted about it. :D
    http://elisa45.blogspot.com/2011/01/i-have-entered-many-giveaways.html

    I wish I knew how to put your button on my sidebar. :P

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  170. CharityJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    I added your button! :)

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  171. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:59 AM

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  172. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Wow! This is a very big give-away! I'll enter. :)
    I talked about your give-away in a blogpost.
    http://emmaashleymc.blogspot.com/2011/01/huge-give-away.html

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  173. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    I'm following your blog. It's lovely!

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  174. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    I posted the button on my blog, too.

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  175. Amanda EvansJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    My hero is probably C. S. Lewis. If I have a thought about something, it probably came from him. I just love his perspective on everything and the way he can put it into words.

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  176. Amanda EvansJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Also, I'm a follower!

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  177. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    One of my heroes, or role-models, I should say, is James Stewart. (Yes, one of those amazing actors from the early-mid 1900's. <3) He only married once, never divorced her, like many other people do. He was just a great guy, and a talented actor. There aren't many people that can act better than he can, in my opinion. :)

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  178. T.D.January 10, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Oh yeah and I'm already following your blog.... does that count as an entry anyway?

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  179. LilyJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    I have quite a few heroes:
    Jesus Christ
    Esther
    Martin Luther King Jr.
    and.....my friend Jess. She has been through so much, and yet she still manages to make ME feel better on bad days. Love you, Jess!

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  180. LilyJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    I follow you!!!

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  181. LilyJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    And I put your button on my blog. (:

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  182. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    My hero is Jesus! I don't know what I would do without Him!

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  183. Hailey RenéeJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Made a post on my blog about the giveaway

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  184. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    I'm a follower!

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  185. Hailey RenéeJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    ...and put the button on my sidebar.

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  186. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    I blogged! http://simplyme-lowie.blogspot.com/2011/01/more-giveaways.html

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  187. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    I put the button on my sidebar! ;)
    http://simplyme-lowie.blogspot.com/

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  188. LEWJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    being a figure skater - Sonja Henie is my hero. she had grace and poise - and somehow could skate in those floppy ankled skates!

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  189. LEWJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Following, too!

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  190. rwendtJanuary 10, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    follow you :]

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  191. rwendtJanuary 10, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    hero: Esther [ from the bible ] her story inspires me to be courageous and do what is right, no matter how hard or dangerous, and to always look out for others.

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  192. rwendtJanuary 10, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    your giveaway is on my blog :]

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  193. oliviaJanuary 10, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Congrats on 300!
    My hero is Audrey Hepburn. Elegant and gorgeous without being trashy; beautiful and smart at the same time. What every girl should strive to be.

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  194. oliviaJanuary 10, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    I follow.

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  195. oliviaJanuary 10, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    And your button is on HorseFeathers under "worth checking out". Hope it brings you even more followers!

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  196. Melanie EcclesJanuary 10, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Corrie ten Boom

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  197. AbbyJanuary 10, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    LOVE. (; Hmm.. my hero.. well, one person I have always admired since I started reading about her (when I was like... 8, I think?) is Corrie ten Boom. She was amazing. Also her sister, Betsie ten Boom. (And her father, Casper ten Boom... but that's three hero's... can I do that? Lol) They were three seriously amazing people who never lost faith in God. I know that I would NEVER be able to do what they did.

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  198. AbbyJanuary 10, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    I follow you!

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  199. AbbyJanuary 10, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    I put your button on my blog!
    http://followinggodeveryday.blogspot.com/

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  200. AbbyJanuary 10, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    I blogged about your giveaway in this post.

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