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		<title>Thanksgiving Printable Projects</title>
		<link>http://bentleyboutique.com/craftblog/2009/11/18/thanksgivin/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:34:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bentleyboutique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are a few more Thanksgiving projects for you. Everyone needs salt and pepper shakers for their Thanksgiving table, right? These will fit the disposable picnic-type salt and papper shakers that you can buy at the grocery store. Click for a larger view, then save to your computer. Laminate if desired, cut out, and tape to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here are a few more Thanksgiving projects for you. Everyone needs salt and pepper shakers for their Thanksgiving table, right? These will fit the disposable picnic-type salt and papper shakers that you can buy at the grocery store. Click for a larger view, then save to your computer. Laminate if desired, cut out, and tape to the shakers.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/crafty/free%20printables/ThanksgivingSP.jpg"><img class="aligncenter" title="Thanksgiving Salt and Pepper Shaker wrappers" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/crafty/free%20printables/ThanksgivingSP.jpg" alt="Thanksgiving Salt and Pepper Shaker wrappers" width="267" height="432" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Since most of us will have a little time off for the holiday, we will definitely need a special Thanksgiving bookmark! Actually, I made these a few years ago for classroom party favors. Click for a larger view, and save to your computer. Personalize before printing if you like. Print on cardstock and cut out.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/crafty/free%20printables/turkeybkmk.jpg"><img class="aligncenter" title="Thanksgiving bookmark" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/crafty/free%20printables/turkeybkmk.jpg" alt="Thanksgiving bookmark" width="190" height="496" /></a></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Now this is an interesting little project, and makes a great little gift. It&#8217;s a tiny little lampshade. Click for a larger view, print on cardstock, laminate, cut out, and glue the ends together. Then set it on a votive candle, or on a wine glass with a candle inside.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/crafty/free%20printables/thanksgivinglampshade.jpg"><img class="aligncenter" title="Thanksgiving or Fall Lampshade" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/crafty/free%20printables/thanksgivinglampshade.jpg" alt="Thanksgiving or Fall Lampshade" width="415" height="289" /></a></p>
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		<title>Thanksgiving Candy Wrappers &#8211; Free Printables</title>
		<link>http://bentleyboutique.com/craftblog/2009/11/16/thanksgiving-candy-wrappers-free-printables/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:31:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bentleyboutique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wow, I can&#8217;t believe Thanksgiving is almost here! I found these candy wrappers in my files that I made for classroom favors a few years ago. I left the back blank so you can personalize them before printing. Just cut them out and wrap around kitkat bars.


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wow, I can&#8217;t believe Thanksgiving is almost here! I found these candy wrappers in my files that I made for classroom favors a few years ago. I left the back blank so you can personalize them before printing. Just cut them out and wrap around kitkat bars.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/crafty/free%20printables/Thanksgiving_kitkats2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter" title="Thanksgiving candy wrapper for kitkat bar" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/crafty/free%20printables/Thanksgiving_kitkats2.jpg" alt="" width="366" height="473" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/crafty/free%20printables/Thanksgiving_kitkats.jpg"><img class="aligncenter" title="Thanksgiving candy wrapper for kitkat bar" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/crafty/free%20printables/Thanksgiving_kitkats.jpg" alt="" width="355" height="485" /></a></p>
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		<title>Free Thanksgiving Crafts eBook</title>
		<link>http://bentleyboutique.com/craftblog/2009/11/14/free-thanksgiving-crafts-ebook/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:42:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bentleyboutique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Free offer has now expired&#8230;

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Free offer has now expired&#8230;</p>
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		<title>Free Angel Crafts eBook</title>
		<link>http://bentleyboutique.com/craftblog/2009/10/07/free-angel-crafts-ebook/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:06:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bentleyboutique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Angels are a beautiful symbol with which to decorate your home. Whether you are decorating for the holidays or creating permanent fixtures for various rooms, this collection of angel craft projects will help you choose a lovely little angel. Many of these angels are designed as Christmas ornaments, but any one of these beautiful projects [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Angels are a beautiful symbol with which to decorate your home. Whether you are decorating for the holidays or creating permanent fixtures for various rooms, this collection of angel craft projects will help you choose a lovely little angel. Many of these angels are designed as Christmas ornaments, but any one of these beautiful projects would be a great decoration for the holiday.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Included are Angel Craft Patterns, Wire Angel Crafts, Kitchen Angel Crafts, and Christmas Angel Crafts.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">(Free offer has now expired)</p>
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		<title>Boo to You! Halloween Printables</title>
		<link>http://bentleyboutique.com/craftblog/2009/10/05/boo-to-you-halloween-printables/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:27:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bentleyboutique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Halloween is around the corner&#8230; which means it&#8217;s time for Halloween crafting! Here are a few printables to get you started.
Just click on the images to view the full size images, and save to your computer. You can personalize them before printing if you like, using any photo editing program. Then print on plain paper, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/crafty/free%20printables/pringleswrapper-halloween.jpg"></a>Halloween is around the corner&#8230; which means it&#8217;s time for Halloween crafting! Here are a few printables to get you started.</p>
<p>Just click on the images to view the full size images, and save to your computer. You can personalize them before printing if you like, using any photo editing program. Then print on plain paper, laminate with contact paper if desired, and cut out. Then glue or tape the edges.</p>
<p>First up are two candy wrappers to fit hershey bars. </p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/crafty/free%20printables/halloween_boy_hershey_bar.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter" title="Halloween boy hershey boy wrapper" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/crafty/free%20printables/halloween_boy_hershey_bar.jpg" alt="" width="321" height="282" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/crafty/free%20printables/halloween_cat_hershey_bar.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter" title="Halloween cat hershey bar wrapper" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/crafty/free%20printables/halloween_cat_hershey_bar.jpg" alt="" width="327" height="261" /></a></p>
<p>Next up are two wrappers that fit around small pringles cans.</p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/crafty/free%20printables/pringleswrapper-halloween.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter" title="Halloween pringles can wrapper" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/crafty/free%20printables/pringleswrapper-halloween.jpg" alt="" width="383" height="237" /></a></p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/crafty/free%20printables/pringleswrapper-halloween2.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter" title="Halloween pringles can wrapper" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/crafty/free%20printables/pringleswrapper-halloween2.jpg" alt="" width="366" height="267" /></a></p>
<p>And lastly, we have a headline to use in scrapbooking, card making, or crafts.</p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/crafty/free%20printables/HHalloween.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter" title="Happy Halloween headline" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/crafty/free%20printables/HHalloween.jpg" alt="" width="398" height="133" /></a></p>
<p>Enjoy!</p>
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		<title>Lots of Freebies for You!</title>
		<link>http://bentleyboutique.com/craftblog/2009/09/29/lots-of-freebies-for-you/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:56:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bentleyboutique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Free Knitting eBook: Quick and Easy Knitting Patterns featuring 24 free knitting patterns.

Free eCookbook: 27 Secret Restaurant Copycat Recipes featuring 46-pages of quick and easy recipes from your favorite restaurants. Some recipes are from Chilis, Applebees, TGI Fridays, Cracker Barrel, the Cheesecake Factory, etc. 
 
Free eCookbook: Quick and Easy Chicken Casserole Recipes featuring 47-Pages of Quick [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://lm.logicalmedia.com/z/12568/CD7307/" target="_blank">Free Knitting eBook</a>: Quick and Easy Knitting Patterns featuring 24 free knitting patterns.</p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><img class="size-full wp-image-574 aligncenter" title="KnittingeBook" src="http://bentleyboutique.com/craftblog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/KnittingeBook.gif" alt="KnittingeBook" width="145" height="167" /></p>
<p><a href="http://lm.logicalmedia.com/z/12553/CD7307/" target="_blank">Free eCookbook</a>: 27 Secret Restaurant Copycat Recipes featuring 46-pages of quick and easy recipes from your favorite restaurants. Some recipes are from Chilis, Applebees, TGI Fridays, Cracker Barrel, the Cheesecake Factory, etc. </p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"> <img class="size-full wp-image-571  aligncenter" title="copycat ebook" src="http://bentleyboutique.com/craftblog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/copycat-ebook.gif" alt="copycat ebook" width="145" height="167" /></p>
<p><a href="http://lm.logicalmedia.com/z/12153/CD7307/" target="_blank">Free eCookbook</a>: Quick and Easy Chicken Casserole Recipes featuring 47-Pages of Quick and Easy Recipes. Includes Quick Easy Chicken Casserole Recipes, Mexican Chicken Casserole Recipes, Cheesy Chicken Casserole Recipes, and Chicken Rice Casserole Recipes.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-572    aligncenter" title="chicken ebook" src="http://bentleyboutique.com/craftblog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/chicken-ebook.gif" alt="chicken ebook" width="145" height="167" /></p>
<p><a href="http://lm.logicalmedia.com/z/11944/CD7307/ " target="_blank">Print a coupon</a> for a free bottle of Venom energy drink.</p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><img class="size-full wp-image-573 aligncenter" title="energy drink" src="http://bentleyboutique.com/craftblog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/energy-drink.gif" alt="energy drink" width="175" height="200" /></p>
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<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"> <img class="size-full wp-image-575  aligncenter" title="Baby" src="http://bentleyboutique.com/craftblog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Baby_new044.jpg" alt="Baby" width="200" height="205" /></p>
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<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><img class="size-full wp-image-576  aligncenter" title="travel" src="http://bentleyboutique.com/craftblog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/1325.jpg" alt="travel" width="150" height="190" /></p>
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		<title>Free Scrapbook Captions, Quotes, &amp; Titles</title>
		<link>http://bentleyboutique.com/craftblog/2009/09/13/free-scrapbook-captions-quotes-titles/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2009 16:47:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bentleyboutique</dc:creator>
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Click here to download this free 16 page sample e-book by Lasting Expressions.
It contains tons of ideas for creating captions, titles, quotes, etc for your scrapbook pages or other craft projects. Topics include adoption, age, animals, anniversary, babies, bathtime, beach, beauty, bikes, birthday, baptism, children, christmas, computers, diet, family, food, friends, graduation, heritage, holidays, home, hunting, love, memories, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bentleyboutique.com/lasting%20impressions%20sample.pdf.pdf"><img class="size-full aligncenter" title="lasting impressions" src="http://bentleyboutique.com/craftblog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/lasting-impressions.jpg" alt="lasting impressions" width="116" height="160" /></a></p>
<p>Click <a href="http://www.bentleyboutique.com/lasting%20impressions%20sample.pdf.pdf" target="_blank">here</a> to download this free 16 page sample e-book by Lasting Expressions.</p>
<p>It contains tons of ideas for creating captions, titles, quotes, etc for your scrapbook pages or other craft projects. Topics include adoption, age, animals, anniversary, babies, bathtime, beach, beauty, bikes, birthday, baptism, children, christmas, computers, diet, family, food, friends, graduation, heritage, holidays, home, hunting, love, memories, militaty, money, music, occupation, outdoors, parties, pregnancy, religious, retirement, school, sports, seasons, twins/triplets, weddings, and more!</p>
<p>Whew, that&#8217;s quite a list! Hope you enjoy it.</p>
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		<title>Personalize your own Stick Figure Family</title>
		<link>http://bentleyboutique.com/craftblog/2009/09/09/personalize-your-own-stick-figure-family/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:18:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bentleyboutique</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I had to share this cute little application that I found. You can personalize your own stick figure family.

Make your Stick Figure Family at FreeFlashToys.com
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I had to share this cute little application that I found. You can personalize your own stick figure family.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.freeflashtoys.com/?stick-figure-family"><img src="http://www.pyzamstuff.com/family_images/4/4e/a779720875680b70b15d0322e78c56.png" border="0" alt="Stick Figure Family at FreeFlashToys.com" width="478" height="235" /></a><br />
Make your <a href="http://www.freeflashtoys.com/?stick-figure-family">Stick Figure Family</a> at <a href="http://www.freeflashtoys.com">FreeFlashToys.com</a><img style="width: 0px; height: 0px; visibility: hidden;" src="http://stuff.pyzam.com/misc/CXNID=1000015.10NXC.gif" border="0" alt="" width="0" height="0" /></p>
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		<title>My First Blog Giveaway &#8211; Beaded &amp; Silver Necklace Made by the Akha Tribe of N. Thailand</title>
		<link>http://bentleyboutique.com/craftblog/2009/09/03/my-first-blog-giveaway-beaded-silver-necklace-made-by-the-akha-tribe-of-n-thailand/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 02:12:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bentleyboutique</dc:creator>
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This is my first of hopefully many giveaways that I will host on my blog. It will go from now through Sunday, September 6.  I will use Random.org to select the winner, and will announce the winner on Monday morning.
Several years ago my family and I went to Thailand for 2 weeks to visit and travel [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: left;">This is my first of hopefully many giveaways that I will host on my blog. It will go from now through Sunday, September 6.  I will use Random.org to select the winner, and will announce the winner on Monday morning.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Several years ago my family and I went to Thailand for 2 weeks to visit and travel with friends of ours who were living there at the time. (Remember the Tsunami? We were in Thailand at that time, and were headed to Phuket when the Tsunami hit. We missed it by 2 hours. That&#8217;s a whole &#8216;nuther post, though&#8230;. back to the giveaway now).</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">While we were in Thailand, I managed to squeeze in one of my favorite activities&#8230; Shopping! I bought <a href="http://www.bentleyboutique.com/catalog.php?category=18" target="_blank">all kinds of of treasures</a>, including jewelry (some of it is listed on my <a href="http://www.bentleyboutique.com/catalog.php?category=21" target="_blank">website</a>, and much of it isn&#8217;t listed because I have been too <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">lazy</span> busy. This necklace is one that I never listed, and I only have one like it.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">The necklace was made by the ladies of the Akha Tribe of Northern Thailand. You can see them below, in full head gear, bombarding us with jewelry. The jewelry was gorgeous, so we really didn&#8217;t mind!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" title="Akha Tribe of Northern Thailand " src="http://pic5.picturetrail.com/VOL91/1674922/9729021/138576522.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="281" /> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" title="The Akha Tribe of Northern Thailand" src="http://pic5.picturetrail.com/VOL91/1674922/9729021/138576446.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="190" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">This is a 10-strand, 28 inch long necklace. The beads are turquoise and orange, and there is a silver pendant at the end. This is one of those times when a picture is worth a thousand words, because my description does not do this beauty justice&#8230; so do look at the picture! It is worth about $30 (actually more if you have to fly there to get it, but $30 is my best guess.)</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">So how do you enter? It&#8217;s simple.. just leave a comment below</span>. That&#8217;s all you have to do, unless you want a few extra entries.</p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">If you want some extra entries, here&#8217;s how to get them:</p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">1) Follow me. I love followers. I&#8217;ll even follow you back! Then comment below that you are following me.</p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">2) Tweet about the giveaway, using @B_Boutique. Then comment below that you have tweeted.</p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">3) Mention the giveaway on your blog. Then comment below that you have blogged.</p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">Good luck, and I can&#8217;t wait to see who the new owner will be.</p>
<p><a href="http://multiplesandmore.blogspot.com/"><img class="alignnone" src="http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss293/lanik58/Mulitples%20and%20More/end-of-summer-button-1.jpg" alt="" width="125" height="125" /></a></p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">And don&#8217;t forget to check out the <a title="Permanent Link to End of Summer Blog Party and Giveaways at Multiples and More" rel="bookmark" href="http://bentleyboutique.com/craftblog/2009/08/31/end-of-summer-blog-party-and-giveaways-at-multiples-and-more/">End of Summer Blog Party and Giveaways at Multiples and More</a>, which will be going on all day today and tomorrow (TH and FR).</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Multiples and More will be hosting a ton of giveaways this Thursday and Friday, including jewelry, makeup, photography, strollers, and more!
One of the prizes will be a Box of 8 16-ounce Christmas Monogrammed Tumblers from Bentley Boutique (that&#8217;s me!) These durable tumblers are made from restaurant quality SAN plastic, and are dishwasher and microwave safe.

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://multiplesandmore.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Multiples and More</a> will be hosting a ton of giveaways this Thursday and Friday, including jewelry, makeup, photography, strollers, and more!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">One of the prizes will be a Box of 8 16-ounce <a href="http://www.bentleyboutique.com/catalog.php?item=28&amp;catid=5&amp;ret=catalog.php%3Fcategory%3D5" target="_blank">Christmas Monogrammed Tumblers</a> from Bentley Boutique (that&#8217;s me!) These durable tumblers are made from restaurant quality SAN plastic, and are dishwasher and microwave safe.</p>
<div class="mceTemp" style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-medium wp-image-472 aligncenter" title="Snowman tumblers" src="http://bentleyboutique.com/craftblog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/P8220008-203x299.jpg" alt="Snowman tumblers" width="203" height="299" /></div>
<p style="text-align: left;">The tumblers are light blue and feature a cute snowman with earmuffs monogram. 4 are pictured, but there are actually 8 in the box. The value is $32.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Many members of Multiples and More will be hosting giveaways on their own blogs as well during this time, and will link up with Mr. Linky at <a href="http://multiplesandmore.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Multiples and More</a>. So be sure to stop by and enter to win lots of prizes.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Oh, and I will be hosting a giveaway here as well, so stop by on Thursday and Friday and enter. What will it be? I don&#8217;t know yet, so it will be a surprise for all of us:)</p>
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