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Sunday, December 29, 2013

The Copper Poppy


Since it tis the season for giving I have put together a month of giveaways for YOU (this is the final one;) as a thank you for following and reading the blog.  It's my small way to say "thank you" and to let you know how much I appreciate your continued interest and support, and how grateful I am to those who take the time to leave comments.  
It means so much to me to have you here.


I'd like to introduce you to Alyssa of The Copper Poppy!  Alyssa creates custom hand-stamped accessories for pets and their people.  Knowing how many of you are dog lovers I knew you would  love this giveaway!   I met Alyssa on Instagram- she and her husband left the big city (Chicago) to move to New Hampshire a couple of years ago- sound familiar?!  She lives on a charming antique farmstead with two precious dogs (Darby and Poppy) and two beautiful horses (Moxie and Finnegan).  It wasn't until I started corresponding with Alyssa about doing a giveaway that I found out that she used to read my blog back when she lived in the Chicago suburbs and she would dream about how "she" could possibly make such a move one day!  A job opportunity for her husband made the dream a reality three years ago.  Like us, Alyssa and her husband love it here!  


Here is a small sampling of her charming pieces for dogs, cats and horses...











Alyssa also makes jewelry and keepsakes for weddings, gifts, anniversaries, etc.
(This one looks like it could have been made just for me!)


Alyssa has kindly offered to giveaway 2- $30 gift certificates!

To enter the giveaway please visit The Copper Poppy , then come back to the blog and simply leave a comment naming a piece in the collection you would choose if you won!  
Once again, if you are commenting as anonymous please remember to include your email address, and if you are entering with a google account, please make sure there is an email associated with the account- many google accounts do not have an email, so this is important!  If you are uncertain leave your email in your comment to be safe!  (You can't win if I don't have an email address available.)  The giveaway will run for 3 days and will close on Tuesday, December 31st at 8 p.m. EST.  
The giveaway is open to U.S. and Canada only (sorry to all others.)
The winner will be contacted via email.


Alyssa is also offering a 15% discount to my readers for the duration of the giveaway!  Simply enter HOUSELOVE15 at checkout.


The giveaway is now closed.

The giveaway ended with 127 comments; however, 1 of those comments was a reply to the original comment with an email address, which counts as one, so that left a total number of true entries at 126.  
A random number generator chose the following entry.  Congratulations pammbw and Auntiepatch!



127 comments:

  1. Such a cute website. I would definitely chose the pet tag for my sweet LOLA GRACE!

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  2. Thanks so much for this post, Joan, our daughter and her husband recently added a yellow lab puppy (Lola) to their family. The Copper Poppy pet tags would make a wonderful gift for her.
    BUT being an avid reader, my choice would be for the bookmark labelled, "Once upon a time." Thanks for introducing someone who has also made the move to NH as ae hope to do when our VA home sells. Wishing you a Happy New Year!

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  3. We have both a horse and dogs so it was tough to choose but my first choice was the "Layla tag in layered mixed metals".
    Laurie - lauriecordeniz@verizon.net

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  4. I'd love to have matching bronze cuff bracelets for my daughter & I
    Laura - lbb1017@yahoo.com

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  5. These are absolutely beautiful! My husband is a musician and his birthday is coming up, and one of the custom guitar picks would be a fantastic gift to give him from our children. Thanks for the opportunity, and Happy New Year!

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  6. These are great! I'm sending this website to my friends with horses! Thanks for sharing this with us. The pricing is great too! My dog would wear this proudly.
    Happy New Year,
    Sharon

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  7. Oh, this IS a great giveaway! I would have a tough time choosing if I were to win, but I'd have to go with a dog tag for each of our pooches, and maybe a custom guitar pick for my hubby who plays. Fingers crossed!
    Claudia

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  8. Well, if I won...I'd choose two anniversary key chains. Our 40th is next year! Thanks for the opportunity! ;)

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  9. Love the bookmark.
    Kelly Guild
    Guildsix@yahoo.com

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  10. Love the pet tags! And your blog!

    Lynnogburn@aol.com

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  11. Wonderful giveaway! Very hard to make a choice here but I do like the brushed brass 1" dog tag. I would need one each for my little rescue pals Bitsy and Winston!

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  12. Joan,
    What a fun find. I love her style. I love the Marlo in weathered copper pet tag. I would order it for my daughter in law for her sweet dog, Mayhem.
    xo,
    Karen

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  13. all so lovely! the layered pet tags are sublime :-)
    Renee

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  14. Oh dear! Eenie, meenie, minie, moe! What a difficult choice! I think I'd choose the layered mixed metal dog tag for my rescue Sally because she, too, is layered . . . white, black, brown with one brown eye and one blue eye! A wonderful website i'm sure I'll be visiting again when it's time for birthday and Christmas (OMG!) gifts.

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  15. How very fun! I would probably pick a necklace charm. Thank you so much!
    elizabethbrock@att.net

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  16. My Stella (rescued brindle boxer) would look so stylish in the Hailey pet tag! Thank you for the chance to win.
    Rschrimsh(at)aol(dot)com

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  17. I purchased a tag for Beau from her when he was just a pup! I would love a grown up version for him!!

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  18. Beautiful workmanship. I would choose a "Once upon a time..." bookmark for my granddaughter who loves to read.

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  19. What a lovely opportunity - thank you! The bookmark has caught my eye. :-)
    ldc.aug@gmail.com

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  20. I would love the pendants in copper & bronze symbolizing my two kids. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  21. Hard to choose, I love them all all! Great website and artistry! I think I would pick the "Sophie" tag for my girl dog and the "Louis" tag for my boy dog but all are very charming! thanks for the opportunity!
    lisa.cooper@comcast.net

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  22. I would choose the equestrian tag for my grandson to give to his therapy horse, Buddy who takes such good care do him and loves him unconditionally during their therapy sessions!!

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  23. Great pieces and so happy to find another NH artist. I love so many of the items - the guitar pick and the guitar pick wrap bracelet - but if my name were picked I would probably choose the Elle dog tag for my beautiful Corgi, Cleo, who is in a wheelchair. Thanks to both of you for this offer.
    Lisa plecslund@comcast.net

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  24. I love the Copper Poppy, whether I win or not I will buy something. I know my Chrissy (Westie) would love the Elle Pet ID tag. We also have a new addition to our home; we rescued a feral kitten that was born Easter morning in my friends back yard. We named her Tilly, she and Chrissy are the best of friends.
    Happy New Year!
    Linda

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  25. I would love the puppy charm! So adorable! Lseter@me.com

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  26. I would chose the Harvest Moon Weathered Bronze pet ID tag for my 6 year old goldendoodle named Molly!! Thank you for the chance to win!!

    buntonbunch@att.net

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  27. We are moving soon and on the top of my to-do list is to update my beloved lab Duca's tag and chip. Jackson - Layered Mixed Metal tag is my favorite. If I'm the lucky recipient, I can be reached at imwynn@aol.com.

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  28. I love love love this shop!!! I have bought several pieces over the years for family in which they absolutely adore. I would love to get dog tags for my two beautiful dogs Sevrin and Frosty :)
    danielle_nielsen@hotmail.com

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  29. I would love to get anniversary keychains for my hubby and me. We celebrate 22 years in February. As he says, 22 years to life with no time off for good behavior! LOL! Thanks for the opportunity! pammbw@aol.com

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  30. I would choose the wish necklace :-) rudoo32571@yahoo.com

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  31. As the owner of a new puppy, those dog tags would be perfect!!!

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  32. It's a toss up on what to choose - the XL custom stamped pet id tag for our German Shepherd Emma or the custom anniversary keychain. Hubby and I will celebrate our 25th in April. Again, thank you for introducing us to another talented crafter.

    Nancy
    Glance271@gmail.com

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  33. I love the copper wish necklace. That would be a lovely win!

    cald56@frontiernet.net

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  34. Lovely-I need an I.D. for my 6 month old cat,who is ready to venture out. The round brass with the bell would be perfect .Happy New Year!
    sheepypuppy at gmail dot com

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  35. Love the pet tags for my dogs Lucy and Sugar

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  36. Joan, Dan, and Ella: Thank you for introducing me to this great site! I will definitely be purchasing items from there. If I were to win, the first item I would buy would be the "wish" necklace, for a special friend. Again, thank you! Cindy

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  37. Love the website and her ideas. I like the state necklaces very much. heidilynette@sbcglobal.net

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  38. Awesome! I had a hard time choosing but I love the US necklace with hearts. I have a friend who I would love to gift it to!

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  39. Thanks for the chance to win! I'd like a keychain...maybe the anniversary ones or????

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  40. I love the long distance pendant

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  41. Hard decision. They are all so very nice. Love the family keychains!

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  42. I'd choose a guitar pick item for my son - he plays the guitar and banjo. Love the name Copper Poppy.

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  43. I have one dog and two cats, so I'd get the Hailey Copper Squares for each of them. :)

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  44. Hailey copper squares for our Izzie and maizy. it's been a great month. Thanks so much for introducing us to some of your great vendors!!!!

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  45. We have a miniature Fox Terrier and she would look so cute with a new dog tag with stars on it like the one pictured in the store. Love the guitar pics too!!

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  46. I love the pet tags. I’d get two of the squares in the weathered copper. It’s great that you can add “Reward” to the tag.

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  47. I would choose the pair of wine glass charms. My daughter is getting married this spring, and this would be a nice surprise for their toasting glasses! Love the pet tags too!
    jsmflake@gmail.com

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  48. I would LOVE to wear the "long distance love" charm! My daughter moved from Tacoma Washington to Savannah Georgia almost 3 years ago and I miss her so much. We are now planning a Savannah wedding, and while I'm so happy for the new life she's created, not a day goes by that I don't wish the distance between us was shorter than the entire country. hophead1967@yahoo.com

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  49. I would Love the equestrian halter/bridle tag for my sister-in-law's big girl Quinn! She's a beauty and the copper tag would really stand out on her! Thank you for these nice give aways...
    Betsy - kgarrison59@att.net

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  50. I would get me 2 dogs the Fenway dog charms. But everything is beautiful!

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  51. I'd love to have the "Clementine" for our dog, Popcorn!

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  52. I love this collection! As we have 3 dogs and a cat (all shelter animals), the gift would be used up in no time! All of the pet tags are wonderful, but the Custom Pet ID Tag - Jackson - Layered Mixed Metal caught my eye immediately!

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  53. Wow. Thank you for introducing the Copper Poppy to me. What beautiful items. I would have to choose the "Once upon a time" bookmark. Thanks for offering a chance to win such a wonderful giveaway.
    Christy
    Barisone@sbcglobal.net

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  54. Not sure what I'd actually pick...maybe a precious tag for our puppy, or maybe a necklace for me with the grandchildren's names on it!

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  55. I would pick the Layla - in layer mixed metal. Thank you for hosting these giveaways!

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  56. I think each of my book club members need "Once upon a time" at their luncheon plate! Thank you for this introduction!
    Barbara
    Grmybarb@sbcglobal.net

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  57. I have my third wedding anniversary coming up in February and I would pick the anniversary keychain as a gift for my husband.

    Rachel
    rach.811@gmail.com

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  58. I would choose the Mother's Bracelet in Bronze. Thanks for the giveaway and pet Ella for me!
    karen.patch.anderson@gmail.com

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  59. Great business/website. I would love the bookmark as a treat for myself :)
    Tina osageacresfarm@aol.com

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  60. There are several guitar players in my family so it has to be the guitar pick wrap bracelet in copper for my choice.
    winpooh46@gmail.com

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  61. What a fun website! I would love to order the "Marlo" dog tag for our future puppy. The "Smallest Things" keychain is also a wonderful keepsake for an upcoming baby shower. So happy to have learned about these unique products! Thank you
    ~Brynn
    u2fitz@comcast.net

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  62. I love the layered bronze and nickel tag. Would be so cute on my dog, Dixie. Thank you for the opportunity to win. Blessings!
    djwhit58@gmail.com

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  63. I loved the mother's bracelet in bronze! Thanks for the chance. Happy New Year!
    cynthiahaughery@gmail.com

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  64. Oh, my kitty Jasper is so in need of a new ID tag! Saw several choices I would love. Great site.
    Thanks Joan.

    Kristen W. kswoot44@aol.com

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  65. I would love LAYLA for my most adored puppy Sammi!

    Donnagdeluca@gmail.com

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  66. Sadie would be ever so grateful for a new ID tag. The layered bronze and nickel tag would be perfect. Thanks so much for the chance!

    debeith@gmail.com

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  67. The secret message cuff bracelet is quite nice! I would love to win that. Jane Keller/sterlingbasset@aol.com

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  68. Joan-What a great find! Thank you. I would love that tri colored metal for our little Labradoodle.-Michelle. Mtkozlo@gmail.com

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  69. Such a neat gift! Kelly kellyjwill22@gmail.com

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  70. I would love one of the guitar picks for my son, or the bookmark, or the bracelet with the secret message....where we live we cannot have pets... but I dream of the day when we can again. Sandy hit our area hard and many changes have hurt our lives and our hearts and souls. It still hurts... but I trust that God in time will heal my wounds. bonniejeancampbell@gmail.com

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  71. I love everything. The first thing I saw that I love though is the Jackson trio design dog tags. Your work is beautiful. I love it all. Even the bookmark and jewelry! Thank you. Patdepalma1@verizon,net

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  72. I love the Dominic pet tag. It would be perfect for my daughter's French bulldog puppy Henry Francis. Lovely work.

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  73. Everything is wonderful and so unique, it's hard to pick a favorite but I think I would choose the Layla dog tags for my sweet Lhasa apso Savannah. Thanks for the chance. Sharon skmatte@aol.com

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  74. Adoring the mother's bracelet, as it is something I don not have.

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  75. A fifth grandchild was just added to the family! How wonderful to use the mother's bracelet for me, the Grandmother. I would love to wear them around my wrist all day.

    Thank you for the opportunity to have such a beautiful piece!

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  76. What an artist. I love the uniqueness of these tags. Oh my it would be tough to make a decision, but I would love to win and have the challenge. Thank you for the opportunity. wiladydi@yahoo.com

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  77. Another awesome giveaway! I loved their rustic family charm in layered bronze and nickle. Thank you and Happy New Year!!
    Blessings~~Shine

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  78. I like several things, but especially the "Once upon a time" bookmark. Thanks for offering the giveaway!

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  79. Thanks for introducing us to this creative artist! My favorite is the Rustic Family Necklace in bronze. Being happily married for 30 years with 2 grown kids would make this a great keepsake. duchick @ gmail dot com

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  80. I would choose any one of the weathered copper or bronze pet I.D. tags for my goofy labradoodle, Duke. He might not appreciate the quality, but we sure would!

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  81. Thanks for leading me to the Copper Poppy website. I would love a pet tag in brushed aluminum for my devoted companion, a Boston Terrier named Kisses.
    annmariepesce@gmail.com

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  82. I love the necklace with the dandelion and the word "wish". It speaks to me as a gardener and a dreamer.

    Rebecca
    mikereb1998@yahoo.com

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  83. My very good friend has two rescue horses, i would buy her halter tags for her boys.

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  84. I LOVE the Roney Pet ID. It would look gorgeous on my sweet pup.

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  85. I love the mixed metals pet Id & the keychains are so neat. Thanks for introducing me to this great line.

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  86. The guitar pick wrap bracelet is so cool, i'd pick that!

    ~~thanks

    mmk8007@gmail.com

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  87. Very hard decision, such a cool site that I want something from each category!
    My top pick is the Custom Pet ID Tag-layer mixed metal. Thanks for sharing this site :)

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  88. So many great things!! I think the 'Wish' necklace is my favorite though! Thanks so much!

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  89. If I had to pick just one, it would be a bookmark.

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  90. The bookmark is my favorite. Would buy it for my daughter who loves to read.
    Jo
    jowyrosdick@yahoo.com

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  91. The Copper Penny website is now bookmarked. I absolutely love all the tags. Should I win, I would love the "Layla - in Layered Mixed Metal" for my Bearded Collie puppy. Email is 8thgypsy@gamil.com

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  92. Love the initial pendant & the guitar pick braclet.

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  93. I love the copper and bronze rustic necklace. So beautiful! And the equestrian tags are brilliant.
    Thanks for the giveaway!
    Alexismorgan728@yahoo.com

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  94. My Boxer would look so cool wearing the Layered ID Tag! What a fantastic giveaway!

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  95. I like all the layered mixed metal tags... but would it be so bad to make one with information important to ME if my dogs already have great collars with their names and my # on them?

    I would love to have my children's names and birthdays on them instead.

    Olivia
    Livvie365@gmail.com

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  96. Love this giveaway - and so would my 13 yr. old Brittany.
    apetree@triad.rr.com

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  97. What gorgeous dog bling!! Inspiring story as well. My 8 yr old yellow lab baby Murphy would be super handsome in the Layla with the swivel clasp. channahtexas@yahoo.com

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  98. My horses would LOVE the saddle safety tag!! Adorable, every bit of it!

    Another TX'n...

    dnbginn@netzero.com

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  99. loved seeing the Copper Poppy, thanks for the introduction
    If I was to have to choose it would be the Pet ID tag called Cooper. They were all wonderful.
    Anne Mercer
    annesmercer@gmail.com

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  100. Wow, this is a great giveaway. I would love the pet tags, and Sophie with the bow is too cute. My Maggie has two collars, one for the invisible fence collar and her "traveling" collar. Right now it's just the generic bone from Petco, but I see that changing in the new year. Thanks Joan for a great giveaway! And Happy New Year!!

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  101. Layla in layered mixed metal.

    Michelle Wright
    dn91191@yahoo.com

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  102. Wow, what great products...loved them all, but if I had to choose it would be a custom pet ID tag and a custom stamped cuff bracelet with secret message.
    Good luck to all participants....but Joan, pick me this time!!! Pretty please with sugar on top!
    Yours truly,
    moiraesamuels@gmail.com

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  103. Well, I really liked all of her products but I would definitely choose a bookmark. :)

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  104. I love everything but would choose an id for our dog.
    jkholt@amaonline.com. love the cuff bracelet too.

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  105. such beautiful treasures! I love the brushed brass dog tag "butter" and I think my standard poodle would look dashing with it hanging on his collar! I also love the bracelets, and the collar stays are such a neat idea too! so many neat things - thanks for sharing!

    thompson.judith@gmail.com

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  106. Although I haven't moved very far I would love a US shaped charm with a heart on my beloved Michigan!

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  107. A Twin rustic duo is really sweet as is the wish! Thank you for the giveaway! Julie jj1960@sssnet.com

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  108. Wow what a beautiful giveaway for our creatures of the earth who have no voice. Who only talk with eyes, wagging tail's, and smile's....I loved them all but if had to choose would pick the rustic copper one....Thank you for a chance to win.....elizabeth-t@att.net

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  109. Would love the Lucy id tag for our Standard Poodle, Louis L'Amour.

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  110. Loved the Christmas ornament and the honeymoon keepsake. Thanks for the giveaway!
    valekort at yahoo dot com

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  111. I Love the state necklace!! mertzhill@hotmail.com

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  112. I would love the family necklace for myself and the dog ID tag for our Cooper, thanks for the giveaway!
    deregt@comcast.net

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  113. Love the Piper pet ids for my sweet pups. magdalenag62@gmail.com

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  114. I like the pendants in copper and bronze. A twin rustic duo. thanks for the fun giveaway opportunity. m.compton12@comcast.net

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  115. Did anyone say WOW...I mean WOW. I love all the Hand Stamped Jewelry maybe lots for me ;D and some for the family. Thank you "For the Love of a House" for introducing us to "The Copper Poppy." leebaltazar@yahoo.com

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  116. Thank you for this opportunity....I love the Christmas ornament and bookmarks!
    nmchamplin@gmail.com

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  117. How very sweet of the two of you! I must say, I love the bookmark! It must be the librarian in me!

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  118. I love the long-distance love pendant! My heart is in northern Wisconsin because that's where my firstborn lives!

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  119. I would love the two sided bronze bracelet for my daughter. She is our only child and moved to California this past summer. We live in New Hampshire. This was the first Thanksgiving/Christmas season without her :( I would have our GPS coordinates one the outside and a personal message to her printed on the inside, to know that she is never truly far from home.
    jane.e.elliott13@gmail.com

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  120. Luv the custom halter tag in brass and the harvest moon pet I'd.
    J.klemyk@comcast.net

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  121. LOVE the weathered aluminum square dog tag. Such lovely workmanship.

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  122. custom stamped keychain -- on this day

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  123. I like the "Wish" necklace in copper---very interesting items--just lovely! PJKINATL@HOTMAIL.COM

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  124. I love the simplicity of the custom pet tag - three metals beautifully combined.
    Thank you for the offering!

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