The Sixth Day of Holiday Traditions …

Day6

 

 

Today we are featuring the

Holiday Traditions 

 and

great GIVEAWAYS


of


Elea Lutz


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Elle's Studio


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Patty Young


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Elea shares …

 

 

"The kitchen was full of laughter and the aroma of fresh baked sugar cookies. Dozens and dozens of cookies lined the table shaped like stars, bells and reindeer. Mom mixed up the sweetest butter cream frosting in an assortment of holiday colors and our family would gather at the table to decorate cookies – for hours. This is a favorite holiday tradition from my childhood and one that I now share with my own children. In fact, I still save my favorite few cookies for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve (grin).
 
Wishing you a sunny holiday full of laughter and joy (and sprinkles, candy canes and all the sweetest things)!"

 

 

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Elea is offering her new Sunday School Bath Wash and Sunday School Calendula Butter Hand & Body Creme for the giveaway.

Please visit her at:

Web: www.nostalgiaorganics.com 
Blog: www.nostalgia.typepad.com

 

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Elle shares …


We have a ton of holiday traditions that our family shares, like driving around every year looking at Christmas lights, baking Christmas cookies and making Russian Tea. But, one of my favorite holiday traditions is making Pomander Orange Balls (small oranges with cloves pushed into them). My grandma made them with me when I was young and I had so much fun making designs in the oranges with the cloves. We would tie them up with red ribbon and hang them on the tree or display them on her table. Every year I looked forward to spending this time with her and still continue to make them to this day! I hope to someday pass along the tradition to my nephew!

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  1. 1
    Denise Malbrough says:

    Lovely memories…thank you for sharing, ladies.

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    scrappy jessi says:

    hey girls
    eeekk so much fun stuff.
    hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season
    oxoxoox,
    jessi

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    Jenny says:

    just love family traditions…

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    Michelle says:

    Can you believe it folks? Another great giveaway for us!

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    Michelle says:

    Tweeted….

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    Diane Langness says:

    Great giveaways ladies. Thanks so much.

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    Pat says:

    Another great give-a-way. Please enter my name.

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    Shirley Clark says:

    This is wonderful! Thanks so much.

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    Shirley Clark says:

    Follow WWC on Twitter. I’m embmimi.

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    Shirley Clark says:

    Tweeted 12/5
    http://twitter.com/#!/embmimi/status/11595466319863809

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    mittens says:

    Ah yes the tamales last year was my first xmas with my husbands family and I couldn’t believe the way everyone cooked and cooked and cooked soooo good.
    Amy

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    Tammy says:

    Lovely holiday stories! Thanks for sharing.

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    Francy says:

    wonderful giveaway!

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    Francy says:

    Your button is on my studio blog.

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    QUEENIE says:

    Even more great Christmas tradition ideas, plus a great giveaway. Hope I win. QUEENIE
    Chris Gerke

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    Kary Ross says:

    I think I’m all about little tags and hand cream!! I know I surely need the hand cream this season! thanks for sharing your holiday traditions!

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    Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says:

    Great giveaways! I love how everyone is sharing their holiday traditions!

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    Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says:

    I have the Twelve Days of Christmas button on my sidebar!

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    Kathy says:

    I love everyone sharing these great ideas/memories. Thank you!

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    Leah says:

    Thanks for sharing!

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    michele says:

    Thanks for offering this giveaway and introducing me to these women.

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    Christine N says:

    You have been introducting so many wonderful women with such amazing talent!!! Love them all.

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    Christine N says:

    You have been introducting so many wonderful women with amazing talents!!! I’m loving these days!

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    Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal says:

    I have always wanted to make those oranges with the cloves. I may give it a go this year!

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    Wendi says:

    I love those orange pomiander balls!!! Great idea to do with my handicapped daughter!!! I will have to pass this on!!! Mmmmm….Russian tea sounds interesting!!!! Love the merchandise too!!!!

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    Sandra says:

    Today was the day I came home from work and found my mom had decorated my house as a surprise!

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    Stephanie T says:

    What a wonderful day of treasured prizes!

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    Cheryl W. says:

    Three talented ladies!

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    maureen @ Cottage 960 says:

    So nice to read about so many holiday traditions. I have always made sugar cookies and decorated with my boys. Lots of fun memories of that.

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    Brenda Lubrant says:

    My Grandma would spend the whole month before Christmas making fruit cake, cookies, rum balls, fudge and little Christmas cakes. We all would eat all day on these sweets and never had much room for dinner. Ha! It was so much fun.

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    Mystica says:

    Beautiful memories and traditions. I am from Sri Lanka and one tradition is breudher which is not sri lankan at all but Dutch in origin. A cross between bread and cake with raisins in it. It has to be beaten for simply ages and I can remember all of us taking turns in beating the dough till it became almost cake like!

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    Lisa says:

    Even though we have plenty of holiday traditions in my family, I’m so tempted to try some of these too. I just love the holidays. Great gifts too. Thanks for all the great links.

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    Lisa says:

    I’m a follower too.

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    maureen @ cottage 960 says:

    I have your button on my blog, too

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    Beth T. says:

    I love reading about your traditions. It makes me look at our own Christmas routines in a new light–they aren’t just habits, they are family traditions in the making.
    Thanks for sharing.

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    Melissa says:

    I would love to start a cookie decorating tradition with my kids… when I have kids. :)

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    Melissa says:

    I have the Twelve Days button on my blog.

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    Sharon Osborn says:

    I have purchased several things from Elle’s Studio, so I really enjoyed reading more about her. The Sunday School creams also sound fun! Thanks for the chance to win!

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    Wendy from Wendys Hat says:

    Thanks ladies! Great traditions!

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    Lorrie says:

    Great memories. And I love the name Sunday School Bath…
    brings back memories of my childhood – Sunday School every week and I loved it.

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    auntbot says:

    So many talented people, thanks for the great ideas.

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    cindy says:

    I am really enjoying these stories, thanks for sharing.

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    cindy says:

    Twetted @freritcinge.

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    Samantha says:

    Sweet traditions ladies…thank you for sharing them!

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    Becky Ransom says:

    What wonderful stories of the Christmas Season!
    Blessings,Becky R

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    Gill says:

    Great giveaways!
    I’m from the UK and I’m off to google tamales!
    Gill

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    Nancy D. says:

    I tweeted this

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    Nancy D. says:

    Posted the button on my blog

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    Nancy D. says:

    Enjoying reading about everyones traditions!

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    joy says:

    Great traditions and giveaways!

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    joy says:

    The holiday button is on the sidebar of my blog!

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    Peggy Alborn says:

    So lovely – again!

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    Peggy Alborn says:

    I follow – lovingly!

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    Colleen says:

    Loved reading about your memories and traditions. I love making cookies with my grandkids and wish they all lived closer so we could make cookies for often. I had forgotten about the oranges and cloves but it sure brought back the smell I remember.
    Thank you ladies.

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    Ragnhild McAllister says:

    I love reading all the stories.
    Thank you for the chance to win all these lovely prizes.

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    Heather T. says:

    Cuteness overload on this blog lately!

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    Elizabeth says:

    Again great traditions shared. I especially love the cultural traditions. Fascinating.

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    Prissy says:

    Love reading about all the traditions. It gives me ideas to start with my grandkids!

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    Anne Marie says:

    More wonderful traditions – am loving this.

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    Crafty Dawn says:

    I have the button on my side bar
    Love Dawn xx

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    Debby Moreau says:

    What a wonderful blog this is.

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    Karyle says:

    I love hearing others traditions, thank you for sharing.

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    Marian Smith says:

    Reading this blog is a great way to start the day.

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    Crafty Dawn says:

    Wonderful traditions and fabby gift give-aways!
    Love DAwn xx

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    Amy S says:

    This is so fun! I love seeing the new prizes each day!

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    Leann says:

    Wow, just saw this great giveaway idea. Love you blog and can’t wait to see what’s next!
    Leann

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    Leah Nagel says:

    What beautiful things they are all sharing from their websites. I love the fabric! Amazing colors. Family traditions are so important. Thanks for sharing!!!

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    Sherry from Alabama says:

    Such sweet memories. I enjoyed reading about them.
    Sherry @ A Happy Valentine

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    SuZeQ says:

    As I did into my memory bank, I remember the aroma of cookies baking in our home. I also remember driving around looking at the Christmas lights. Thank you for bringing these thoughts out and reminding me of the simple moments of my childhood.

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    Lavender Dreams says:

    What a great way to wake up on Monday morning! Beautiful artists sharing their memories! Happy holidays to all! ?

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    Lavender Dreams says:

    I have the button on my sidebar! Thanks! ?

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    adrienne says:

    great giveaway thanks!

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    annie challinor says:

    Appreciate the talent that all of you have! Wish I had time to get my creative juices going again!

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    janis says:

    Beautiful memories. Thanks for sharing your lovely stories.

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    Stephanie says:

    what a day! now i want to make sugar cookies and go look at Christmas lights. but i really want to make some of the adorable outfits from patty young that you introduced me to. ooooh. and my daughters are getting 18″ dollies for Christmas morning. she has the most adorable clothes for them. thanks for the introduction. i’m sure we’ll be friends!

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    Tabitha O. says:

    Love the picture with the pigtails and the memories of families…loving all of these traditions

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    Gail says:

    Love this “Twelve Days of Christmas!” What a great way to start each day. Patti Young’s fabrics are wonderful! Thank you!

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    Kimmer says:

    I’m SO enjoying hearing about everyone’s favorite traditions! (and stealing a few ideas to add to my own family’s celebrations!) Thanks for the great giveaways!

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    Laurie says:

    mmmmm….love hearing about all these traditions. I love the decorated oranges and a FULL DAY of tamale making????? Makes me tired just thinking about it! What wonderful memories. They say that the strongest memories are those that involve the sense of smell. Maybe that is why these memories stay so firmly rooted in our minds!

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    Miss Muffs Cottage says:

    so many wonderful memories…love Russian Tea – baking cookies for Santa and we still drive around and look at Christmas lights…fun! Thanks for another day of amazing giveaways!

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    MollyP says:

    What great traditions! The art used in the Sunday School line packaging is adorable, the paper tags are uber cute, and, as always, Patty has beautiful fabrics. Thanks for being creative women!

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    Birgit says:

    It’s so lovely to read about the holiday traditions. :)
    Thanks for the chance to win something fun, too!

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    Birgit says:

    Button is on my blog. :)

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    Tammy Shelton says:

    This is so much fun waking up and reading about traditions!! Adding everyones blog to my favorites list!

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    Connie says:

    Three new introductions to three lovely women. Thank you!

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    Connie says:

    Your Christmas button is on my sidebar!

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    nancy says:

    I love these fabrics from Patty from Sanctuary Nancy

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    Alice says:

    So nice to meet three new, very talented ladies! Awesome prizes!

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    Alice says:

    I blogged about this giveaway:
    http://blissguild.blogspot.com/2010/12/happy-monday-to-you.html

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    Alice says:

    I added the button on our sidebar.

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    Lynn Radford says:

    I love these glimpses of Christmas Tradition!

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    irene g says:

    Thanks for sharing your wonderful Christmas Traditions. Awesome prizes!

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    gina s. says:

    Love the different traditions in the different countries. Thanks for sharing Patty with us!
    Thanks!
    Hugs,
    Gina

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    Jenni says:

    THanks for sharing your Christmas traditions!

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    Kristy says:

    Wow! What fun! Thanks for this chance to win these great giveaways!

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    Amelia says:

    AWESOME! Keeping my fingers crossed! Thanks!!!

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    Marlena says:

    Tres leches! I am going to have to find that recipe. I had it before and its great. Thanks for the giveaway.

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    Jamie says:

    Awesome giveaway, thanks so much!

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    Anjuli says:

    Wow Those are great traditions cant wait to hear more.

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    Dusty says:

    What a nice giveaway. Merry Christmas!

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    TANYA says:

    Wonderful things!

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    DianeY says:

    Love Patty’s fabrics & her patterns! Awesome giveaway

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    allyson says:

    What inspiring women! Thanks for the give-away!

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    Kara says:

    Such a great giveaway!

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    Nancy Heidlebaugh says:

    Wonderful giveaways! Merry Christmas

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    Salinda says:

    Yum! Tamales. That’s a tradition I know! What a fun giveaway too!

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    Salinda says:

    I’m a new twitter follower and I tweeted about the giveaway! @personalitykids

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    Ruth says:

    What a great giveaway! My favorite Christmas tradition is the whole family playing a board game after dinner on Christmas day. I have fond memories of my Grandpa shouting at the T.V whilst playing a game called ‘Atmosphere’. Or spending all afternoon and most of the evening trying to figure out how to put the ‘Star-Trek’ board game together! I dont think we ever got round to playing it!

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    Palila says:

    Neat! What a great giveaway, and I really enjoyed the stories.

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    Cathy Wegner says:

    The give-aways get better every day. Thanks for your memories!

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    Mel says:

    great giveaway! thanks for the chance

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    Joy says:

    Thanks for allowing us to see a bit into your christmas season now and as a child.

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    con-tain-it says:

    Wow…Patty is having such a fantastic giveaway…perhaps she can share her cake recipe with the winner ;)

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    con-tain-it says:

    Yes I have the contest button on my sidebar:
    http://con-tain-it.typepad.com

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    con-tain-it says:

    Yes I follow WWC and just tweeted the 6th Day:
    http://twitter.com/#!/rlphilbr13

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    Ruth C says:

    Yummy. Sign me up!

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    Kathi says:

    I always planned a day that the kids and I would bake and decorate a bizillion cookies and the fun we had. Now that the kids are all grown with families of their own, I invite the grandkids over and we do the same thing. Only thing, it was a lot easier with my kids when I was a lot younger!!

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    Laurie says:

    Great memories ladies. Thanks for sharing.
    Laurie

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    Vickie E says:

    cool giveaway! thanks for sharing your christmas spirit.

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    Denise Boyle says:

    It is so fun to read about other families traditions. We visit a local carousel each year decorated and open at night for Christmas Fantasy. Fabulous!

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    Leigh Schmidt says:

    I’m not sure there are 5 ModKid patterns I don’t already have, I LOVE them! Great giveaway!

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    kelly wenhold says:

    Great artists with great giveaways!

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    Cyndi says:

    Thank you for sharing!

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    Jill says:

    What great memories to share with family.
    Thanks so much.

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    Melissa Hannon says:

    Thank you so much for the wonderful ideas and sharing your memories! Awesome giveaway too.

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    kim says:

    Love these fabrics. Great tradtions.

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    Alison says:

    Great blog. Thanks for a chance to win a prize!

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    Jennifer Liebmann says:

    Mmmmmm, tamales :)

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    Jamie says:

    I can tell that these memories are near and dear to your hearts. Happy Holidays!

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    Amy says:

    Love reading about all the family tradions.. it’s my favorite part of the holiday season.

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    Jamie says:

    I follow @wherewomencreat on twitter. I am @jamielwood.

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    Jamie says:

    I have the button on my blog…http://wakeupsusie.blogspot.com/
    cute button!

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    Ranae says:

    thanks for sharing!

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    Ranae says:

    I follow & I’m tweeting right now :)

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    Tania says:

    How exciting! what beautiful giveaways! I want a good tres leches recipe too.

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    Eloise says:

    Great!
    Hope to be lucky this time :)

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    Eloise says:

    I am also a follower on twitter and tweeted about this :)

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    Leslie says:

    What wonderful memories.

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    I love this site! You are such an inspiration to all of us heartmade handcrafters.
    Thank you Dana

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    Brenda Fisher says:

    How fun are these things! It’s nice to hear about other people’s family traditions during the holidays.

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    Becky says:

    What a great giveaway, thanks!

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    Charity says:

    Thanks for sharing your beautiful memories. Now I’m craving Tres Leches too!

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    Monice Moffat says:

    My mom just showed me your website. I absolutely love it! My favorite is the suitcase collection, what a great way to display them and have storage.

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    Rebecca says:

    Great prizes, THANKS for the chance!
    ourbusylittlebunch(at)hotmail(dot)com

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    Keshet says:

    Wow, these are wonderful giveaways! Love finding new shops!

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    Barbara England says:

    I am LOVING these 12 days. Thanks for introducing us to the artists.

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    Peggy Raymer says:

    Santa all I want for christmas is Patty Young Fabric. I love all the giveaways. Your blog and your magazine.

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    Tania Stachyra says:

    Making your own Christmas traditions is the best! I have 7 kids and the whole month is filled with fun activities. Just no better time of year:)

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    Becky D says:

    I just love to hear about Christmas traditions from other people! And of course I love to win goodies! Thanks so much for sharing!

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    Marianne says:

    Great Christmas tradtions. Looking forward to reading more in the days to come.

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    Deidra says:

    Great give away.

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    Sarah E. says:

    Love it! thanks for the giveaways!

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    robin prophet says:

    I love the fabric and everything else I see on Where Women Create. So Inspiring.

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    Cassie says:

    Thanks for sharing!

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    Heather Bowser says:

    Thank you for sharing.

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    Angela Fehr says:

    Love the colours of this giveaway!

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    Jana Perenchio says:

    I love this idea, thank for the opportunity to win some beautiful goodies!!

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    Christine says:

    I Love Holiday Traditions!

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    joey snow says:

    I made tamales once! It’s alot of work. Thanks for all of the giveaways.

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    Courtney says:

    Fabulous giveaways! I love hearing about other people’s holiday traditions.

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    Wanda Contreras says:

    love this giveaway!!! and also love all of their stories about Chrsitmas memories!!!
    best regards,
    Wanda

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    Rachel Brown says:

    We have a small tree, so we fill it with Jesse tree ornaments and count down to Christmas mini books. The kids love being able to put up new ornaments every day.
    I’d love to win!

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    Marcia W. says:

    Wish I had the tres leches cake recipe from Patty Young. I’ve enjoyed reading about the wonderful traditions of these 3 artists! Fingers are crossed for some Sanctuary to come my way. alternate email mlwright29 (at) hotmail (dot) com

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    Louise Murr says:

    I love traditions and have several at house…Nice giveaways….
    Louise

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    patricia says:

    The soundtrack to all of my Christmases growing up was Robert Goulet’s album, “This Christmas I Spend with You.” Now that I have my own family, I searched high and low and found a CD copy of this holiday music classic. As soon as I hear the first few notes, it is instant happy, holy, yummy holiday time. My 4 year old loves it, too. It is not Christmas in our house without Robert Goulet.

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    MargaritaBloom says:

    Whoo, what a fabulous blog you have! I just love a good giveaway!! :)

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    Cori says:

    Great stories. I love the introduction to all the great products. I will be ordering from these women.

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    MJ says:

    Beautiful! and what amazing giveaways :)

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    Jacqueline says:

    What a fantastic giveaway! Thank you for the opportunity!!

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    Lori says:

    Wonderful traditions and wonderful giveaways. Thanks for sharing.

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    Sheila Hammons says:

    Ohh I grew up on the Mexican Arizona border, I miss those fresh tamales!!! Love the stories

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    Billie K says:

    Foodwise chocolate pie and peanut butter candy are the go to at our house.

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    Lee says:

    What lovely traditions and very generous giveaways. Thanks and happy holidays.

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    Jennifer says:

    What great prizes!

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    Colleen says:

    Wonderful giveaways again. Thanks ladies!

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    Andrea says:

    Love Love Love Patty Young’s new fabrics!!!
    I went to purchase some at my local shop this weekend, but they didn’t have them yet.

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    SewJoe says:

    Nice blog and website. Thanks for the inspiration!

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    Amelie and Atticus says:

    Beautiful, thanks for the lovely stories!

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    auntbot says:

    Fun, Fun, Fun!

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    Jennifer Pierce says:

    Beautiful memories. Thank you for sharing.

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    Debbie T says:

    really enjoy reading all these Christmas traditions

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    Robin Thomas says:

    Yay, yay, yay! Please count me in! Thank you!

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    Great giveaways and wonderful traditions.

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    Shannon says:

    Thank you for sharing your memories.

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    Laura W. says:

    Love hearing about the traditions! Looking forward to more :)

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    Peggy says:

    Elea we love baking christmas cookies too!
    Elle we used to make orange balls with cloves when I worked at Bissel House Museum and we decorated a traditional early american christmas.
    Patti tamales are one of my favorite things!

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    carol b says:

    fabric of our lives, scents and sounds of Christmas, Holiday memories, rolled into three fabulous prizes….oh pick me to win the winnings today!

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    Mary Anne says:

    I’m so enjoying reading all the Christmas memories. Wouldn’t it make a great special edition of the magazine if it were full of individual memories such as this?

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    Cindy says:

    Wow! Thanks so much!!

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    Debra Disney-Dior says:

    I found this blog today, so I missed taking part in the first 5 days of Christmas. The words “Sunday School” caught my attention. My cousin, Jan, is a Sunday school teacher. She often shares with me, the delightful stories of occurances in her classroom. Sunday school brings to mind an image of a safe haven. ALL the artists have thier own special flair that sets them apart from others. Oh, it would be Heaven to win a token of fine art from any one of them.

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    clj says:

    Talented women!

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    Nancy says:

    I love reading about all these talented ladies’ Christmas traditions- I have been looking forward to these wonderful stories every day.

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    Michaele Sommerville says:

    …and now I’m starving, craving tamales, tea, and sugar cookies! :)

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    hpennie says:

    Ok, an AMAZING giveaway! Just the thing to give someone a smile all day long.

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    Tonya Yarwood says:

    Wow! These would make great gifts!

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    Clarinda says:

    Love reading about others’ traditions!

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    Diana says:

    Wonderful stories!

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    Shirley says:

    I love traditions. With a 2yo we are trying to start some this year but neither of us really want to continue traditions from the old country.

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    jessica roth says:

    What lovely ladies! I love their stories and products.
    Jessica Roth

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    bonnierose says:

    beautiful prizes… thks for the chance to win! hugs
    bonnierose

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    Kathy says:

    Thanks, some great stories and great giveaways:)

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    sharon stanley says:

    what lovely traditions….love the ideas.

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    Terrie Hall says:

    it’s so much fun to hear all the different traditions that people have. Thank you!

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    candy mak says:

    Now that I have a new family, I guess it’s time for me to start my own family traditions. Cookie baking is something I started when my first daughter was born. I guess she can decorate them with me from now. :)

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    Karin says:

    Giveaways like these are so much fun. Fabric giveaways are the BEST! Endless possibilities!!

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    Amber Polk says:

    I have really enjoyed reading these!!

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    Constance says:

    Funny how it’s the little things that make a big cozy space in our memories and hearts.

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    jackie says:

    Thanks for the giveaway. It would add to the sewing to do’s in the new year!!!

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    Jenniffier says:

    So fun. Thanks for the chance to win.

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    angela d. says:

    What great items! THanks for the opportunity to win.

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    Sherry says:

    It is great to hear about family traditions and hearing that new families are starting their own traditions. The giveaway items are all wonderful, I would love to win.

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    Sherry says:

    I have a WWC Twelve Days of Christmas button on my sidebar.

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    M Lester says:

    Beautiful memories, beautiful treasures here!

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    robin says:

    Great giveaway. Thanks so much!

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    robin says:

    I blogged about this giveaway at: http://quiltyascharged.blogspot.com/2010/12/giveaway-at-where-women-create.html

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    robin says:

    I am a Twitter follower of Where Women Create, and Tweeted about the giveaway @birdie00000

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    robin says:

    I now have the 12 Days of Christmas button on my blog, guiltyascharged.blogspot.com

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    Baukje says:

    Thanks for all the tradition stories. And of course for the opportunity ti enter in this GREAT giveaway.

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    Baukje says:

    I blogged about the event.

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    Baukje says:

    I have the button on my blog.

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    Baukje says:

    I am already a subscriber.

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    Mary Beth says:

    Thanks for the stories!

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    Melanie K says:

    These are great! I love hearing of others traditions.

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    Denise Frederick says:

    Thank you for telling us about these wonderful artists. Visiting with them and hearing their stories is fun this time of year.

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    PJ says:

    Lovely tradition. Thanks so much!

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    karen says:

    Our family has made it a tradition to bring their stockings to my mom’s for our family celebration and we set them up in my mom’s room. Then each adult takes turns filling the stockings up. We take the whole year to collect things and have a $ limit unless it is handmade. It is really fun, can be silly and we always make sure any special guests have a filled stocking to enjoy too!

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    Shonda Hill says:

    Love Christmas traditions. Enjoy the season, it’ll be gone before you know it.
    WOW! What a great giveaway, hope I win!!

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    Knititall says:

    I love these little windows into other people’s lives and traditions. Patty’s is especially interesting because those are traditions I didn’t know, but everyone’s stories are so lovely.

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    Knititall says:

    Tweeted about today’s post @knititall

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    Knititall says:

    Here’s my blog post about Day 6: http://knittingitall.blogspot.com/2010/12/day-six-still-going-strong.html

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    Kathy R says:

    Great memories. I used to make orange pomanders with my girls, I’ll have to try them again with the grandkids.

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    Kelly Sas says:

    I so enjoy hearing family traditions for the Christmas Holidays. Thanks for sharing these 3 lovely women and their products.

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    Kelly Sas says:

    I love hearing about family traditions for the Christmas holiday. I am a huge fan of May Arts, but was unaware of the other women – that is also why I am enjoying this. Thanks for introducing me to these lovely women and their products.

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    Kimberly says:

    What generosity – this is fun to read.

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    Sngbrd1997 says:

    such wonderful items!
    thanks for the chance to win!
    many blessings,
    danielle muller
    http://www.thevintagedragonfly.com

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    Tricia says:

    Awesome giveaway, and great traditions. Thanks a lot.

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    Chasley says:

    Fabulous prizes, would love to win one!!

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    CyberMom says:

    Oh my! Just sounds so lovely. Happy Holidays to everyone! Tamales and cake sounds so yummy!

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    Shawna Webster says:

    Just found your blog. Having fun looking around. TFS!

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    michele mcdonald says:

    love all the artists here!

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    Mollye says:

    Oh my! WANTY!

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    michele mcdonald says:

    thanks for the chance to win!!

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    michele says:

    SOme more awesome giveaways going on here. Thank you!!

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    Marty says:

    Keeping my fingers crossed!!

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    Nicole says:

    Lovely traditions, ladies – they make a holiday that much more special and remembered. Thanks for sharing!!

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    patty cole says:

    what fun! thank you

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    Helen says:

    I always bake christmas goodies like fudge and snowflake cookies.

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    jenni says:

    I love hearing about others traditions, thanks so much for sharing!

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    Kym says:

    Thanks for sharing & the generous giveaways. Love the fabric!

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    Nathalie says:

    I have always wanted to learn how to make tamales. I will just have to find a family that will let me come and watch/help the next time they make them.

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    zoe says:

    Yay! Everything is so wonderful!

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    Erin says:

    Wow! Such great things made by such creative women. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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    Diana L says:

    I love Christmas traditions. Time to bake some cookies.

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    Colleen H. says:

    It is fun to read about these great holiday traditions! Wonderful giveaway!!

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    Hilary says:

    One of my favorite traditions was making Christmas goodies with my dad. We usually made glass candy, popcorn balls, and chex mix. He passed away into the arms of Jesus 5 and a half years ago and I haven’t been able to bring myself to do it on my own yet. Maybe next year when my daughter is 4 and can handle projects that are a little more involved. Thanks for sharing and for the give away!

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    Amy says:

    We have lots of yummy tamales in Texas!!! Thanks for sharing all the memories

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    Lynn d says:

    Neat traditions and great giveaway!

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    adrienne says:

    Traditions are what keep us connected! Thanks for the great stories!
    chichijunk at cs dot com

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    annie says:

    Another great giveaway!! Thank you!!

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    Vicki says:

    Sweet traditions and great giveaways!

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    Amanda says:

    This is wonderful! You ladies are awesome!!!

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    Lesley says:

    Great Christmas memories! Enjoyed reading them!

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    Knititall says:

    I’ve put the “Twelve Days of Christmas” WWC image on my blog. http://knittingitall.blogspot.com/

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    Jerry R says:

    I loved reading about your traditions, ladies. This is such a family time of year and a season to treasure past memories. Our children grow up so quickly…we must create memories each day!

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    Victoria says:

    I would love to win any of these! How generous they all are!!

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    Megan M. says:

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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    Tonya says:

    Thank you for gathering such a lovely collection of traditions. Enjoy your holidays.

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    Laura K says:

    Oh man we used to do the oranges and cloves when I was a kid! I should let my kids try it. I think I have them both already! Thanks for the reminder.

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    Krista - Poppyprint says:

    I’m so enjoying this series! All of your artists are just lovely and generous. Thank you!

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    Laura Tawney says:

    Thanks for the opportunity to participate in this fun blog gived-a-way!
    Laura T

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    Lila Schwartz says:

    So many heartwarming traditions – a way to light the season. Would be thrilled to win any of the prizes! Thank you for sharing these lovely ladies.

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    Rachel G says:

    Great traditions!! Thanks for the great giveaways too :)

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    Rachel G says:

    Have tweeted about this! @rachelgreig

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    Rachel G says:

    And the WWC 12 Days image is on my blog sidebar! :)

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    staci says:

    great ideas again… thanks for sharing!

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    elena says:

    Great stories, thanks for sharing and for these wonderful
    prizes!

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    Jamie says:

    What great memories! Thanks so much for sharing and for the opportunity to win these awesome giveaways!

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    LizzyKay says:

    What a lovely gift. Not just something to have, but something to share, as well.

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    Sarah Vee says:

    Lovely traditions. Thanks for the chance.

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    Trish says:

    Thanks so much for sharing your memories and traditions!

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    Jen says:

    What a great giveaway!

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    janie ! says:

    did St. Nick leave any surprises in you shoes last night ?!!

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    Lisa Tracy says:

    Enjoying reading about everyone’s traditions.

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    Lisa Tracy says:

    You’re in the left sidebar of my blog

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    Lisa Tracy says:

    I’m following you on Twitter and tweeted about the giveaway.

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    Jen R says:

    Wonderful stories….thanks for sharing.

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    Tracy Dayett says:

    Thank you for this traditon again this year…would love to win!

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    Ana Couto says:

    Great idea! Great stories! Happy Holidays! Ana

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    Kelly Massman says:

    Great giveaways! Thanks for the chance!
    kmassmanATgmailDOTcom

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    Teah says:

    Please sign me up for some fun!

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    Lily says:

    Great stories from these lovely ladies.

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    Chris V says:

    what generous giveaways! :o)

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    Amy Reese says:

    Fun giveaways. Can’t go wrong.

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    Eleanor says:

    What great memories!

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    cassie says:

    Beautiful traditions and wonderful giveaways!

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    Esther says:

    Thanks so much for sharing!!

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    Elizabeth says:

    I love hearing all of the different traditions. This was such a wonderful idea! Thanks for the giveaways.

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    JenniferB says:

    Awesome giveaway- these ladies are so talented!

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    Chris Gerke says:

    Second Entry “Cover Votes”
    Thanks, Chris Gerke

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    Carmita says:

    Thanks for the wonderful giveaways!

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    sandra says:

    love hearing of everyones TRADISIONS

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    Sharon says:

    Wonderful traditions!! Thanks for sharing them with us! Happy Holidays!!!

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    Sharon says:

    Lovely traditions and fabulous artists!!
    Voted on spring cover!

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    Jan Rivchards says:

    I love Christmas traditions…I make 24 little gift bags for the 24 days before Christmas and our 2 daughters traded off days receiving them growing up. I would hang a gift bag on their door knob each night after they went to bed. Now that they are grown up and Moms I give each family of grandkids a set of gift bags even numbers 2 to 24 and another set of odd numbers 1 to 23. I enjoy collecting the 24 little gifts all year long to use for this project. My girls still love this tradition through their kids.

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    Mikia Blomberg says:

    Giveaways are so much fun.

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    Jeanne says:

    Thanks girls – for both the memories and the prizes!!!
    xo
    jeanne

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    VickiT says:

    Thank you all for sharing with us how each of your own family traditions are such an important part of your own holiday celebrations.

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    Erin Prais-Hintz says:

    Sweet! Thanks for sharing!
    Enjoy the day!
    Erin

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    Rhondi says:

    Another great giveaway! Thanks!

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    Maggie Lamarre says:

    OOOh I luv Elle products they are fabulous..
    so glad to be meeting so many new artist :)
    Maggie
    http://passionatelyartistic.com

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    Lena says:

    Great giveaways again.

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    Lou Ann Moore says:

    Wow! Wonderful prizes!

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    cottagerca says:

    oh my ladies, loved reading today’s posts
    ava
    cottagerca

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    Sandi Moran says:

    love these traditions.
    VictorianGypsy

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    Margaret says:

    Thank you for the chance to win on of these beautiful gifts……

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    Rebecca says:

    such a great giveaway!! Thanks for hosting

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    Beth says:

    Thanks for the inspiration! I’m loving this!

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    Shannon C says:

    I follow you on twitter

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    Shannon C says:

    I voted for the Spring Cover

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    Marci Girl says:

    What wonderful giveaways and stories! Thanks for sharing ladies!

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    Gina says:

    Thanks for the chance!! Beautiful!

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    cheryl pollard says:

    It’s always fun to learn about others special traditions at the holidays. Two years ago we started having The 4 weeks of Christmas. We get together once a week in December and eat or go to a concert or movie or play a game of monopoly and at each meeting exchange a gift each. This was my idea to get to see more of my kids after they left me with an empty nest. Of course, the gift at each meeting, was the bait for the kids and we have had so much fun doing this. Thanks so much for the giveaway. ms.cheryl

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    Judith Hogan says:

    Great giveaways and great holiday traditions. Thanks for sharing.

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    Lisa says:

    I would love to enter the giveaway.

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    Lisa in Texas says:

    Beautiful fabric, what a nice giveaway! Lisa in Texas

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    ryder says:

    lovely

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    andrea says:

    Is this contest still going on? Lovely!

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    Lynn M. says:

    Fun and interesting traditions. Thanks for sharing and keeping the spirit of Christmas alive and well. Very inspiring.

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    Jody says:

    Nice giveaway!

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    Susie H. says:

    OK, I keep reading about Russian Tea… Must try it! Very talented and generous artists, thanks to all!!

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    Susie H. says:

    Am a twitter follower and just tweeted!! I love the artists on Day 6! iheart13point1

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    desiree says:

    Thank you for the chance to win!

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    Kerry says:

    Wonderful giveaway – count me in please! Thank you!

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    bess says:

    love that fabric!

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    Charity says:

    So fun to hear about other family traditions and to see how some are the same as ours and others are different.
    Thanks for the chance to win such great prizes.

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    Lynn M says:

    Another wonderful giveaway. Great traditions and stories. Thanks for the chance to win.

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    Terri Gordon says:

    This is so wonderful, great to read, thank you.

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    Terri Gordon says:

    This is so wonderful, I love this. Thank you so much. Terri

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    Bren says:

    What an awesome giveaway!!

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    Kerrie says:

    When I look at the traditions of others, I cherish my own even more.

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    Marion Greenwood says:

    Love the creme/wash, tags and fabrics. I love holiday traditions and we have many that we follow. Wonderful giveaway

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    Jane T in NW Louisiana says:

    Love the cream, notions, material, and I could certainly use those patterns for my two little great-granddaughters.

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    Morgan says:

    Loving these posts!

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    Deb says:

    oooh…oooh, the Sanctuary and sewing patterns would be my favorite!!! Would love to win!!

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    Heather Smith says:

    What a wonderful giveaway! I would love to win!

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    Liz@TheFloweringDogwood says:

    I love these giveaways! And the memories! Merry Christmas!
    lanzaelizabeth77 at gmail dot com

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    Nora says:

    I put together a quick blog post about you today!
    ?hugs?

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    Liz@TheFloweringDogwood says:

    I have added your button to my blog sidebar
    http://www.thefloweringdogwood.com

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    Kathleen Sigg says:

    I just can’t express how much I’m enjoying the 12 Days of Giveaways!

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    Liz@TheFloweringDogwood says:

    I tweeted about the giveaway
    http://twitter.com/#!/FlowerinDogwood/status/15849028520517632
    Liz

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    Denise Frederick says:

    Great giveaways. I love Patty Young’s fabric. Thank you to all the artist.

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    Elizabeth Moore says:

    Three more talented women! Cookies and cakes
    are in our Christmas traditions, also. Rum
    balls were a favorite with the adults. I would
    love to receive the gifts from Elle, Elea, and Patty.

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    Karen says:

    These contests are well written and I enjoyed reading all the stories. Beautiful. Thank you and god bless.
    xo

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    Lynda Lindley says:

    More wonderful beautiful artists and tradions!!!

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    Lynda Lindley says:

    Added your button to my blog!

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    Leanna Patwell says:

    One of my favorite traditions is driving around looking at all the light displays in the different neighborhoods! : D

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    Lesa says:

    How fun to read about everyone’s traditions. Beautiful fabrics in the giveaway from Patty!