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Simple Projects...and a Giveaway!



Last spring, I bought this wonderful stencil over at ArtisticStencils on etsy!  I wasn't sure what I was going to do with it, but loved how it looked!  When it came time for Junk Bonanza, I needed to add a skirt to the bottom of our cash register table.  Using a thrifted homespun type fabric tablecloth, I tore sections for the front panel and two side pieces.  A dry brush technique with regular acrylic brown paint and a small foam brush, gave me the look I wanted.  I don't plan to wash this fabric, but would probably have wanted to use fabric paint if I planned to clean it.

Such a great look, and so many different words and numbers can be used on different projects!


I also needed a display for business cards, pens, etc., and used a little wood tote I found at a garage sale...


I painted it white, stenciled both sides, and distressed it a little.




Left over fabric was tied with a vintage cloth tape measure and attached to the front panel...


We simply attached it at the corners with upholstery tacks.  It worked perfectly to cover all of our supplies and bags...




I think this stencil is so versatile!  
Peggy at Artistic Stencils makes her own stencils~ they are very nice quality and reasonably priced!   She has many other wonderful stencils in her etsy shop ,too!  She also has a fun blog called Vintage Feedsacks where she shares graphics and clip art!

 AND...  THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW ENDED...

She is sponsoring a STENCIL GIVEAWAY here at Itsy Bits And Pieces!  

  • All you have to do is visit her shop and then leave a comment here telling me which stencil you would choose if you win!  

You can get additional entries by~

  • Being a follower here
  • Following Peggy's blog
  • Sharing this giveaway on your blog, Facebook, or Twitter...

Just leave a separate comment for each...and PLEASE make sure your email is enabled so I can reach you if you win (look on your profile page- if there is no "email me" under your photo or avatar, I can't respond to you)

The giveaway ends Thursday September 27th at 10 PM CST!  Good Luck!

Until next time...

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102 comments

  1. HIBISCUS HOUSESeptember 21, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    Hi, I follow your blog and love your ideas.
    Dolly

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  2. HIBISCUS HOUSESeptember 21, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    I follow Peggy's Blog also.
    Dolly

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  3. HIBISCUS HOUSESeptember 21, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    I love her store and like the Vintage Peacock...thanks for the giveaway.

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  4. SusieSeptember 21, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    Linda, That is the cutest table skirt. I have a caddy like that. I use it for tableware. Smiles, Susie

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  5. JenniferSeptember 21, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    I shared and followed! I would love the vintage damask or laurel wreath. so fun!

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  6. KrisSeptember 21, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    I love what you did with the table skirt and stencil!!! SO clever! It gives me an idea or two for our upcoming boutique!!!
    XO Kris

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  7. Okio B DesignsSeptember 21, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    Oooh! I just love that table skirt! Such a great stencil. I love all of her Paris stencils and would love a chance to win! I also follow your blog. =)

    Jeanine

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  8. Linda @ A La CarteSeptember 21, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    In love with her stencils! I would choose the Paris Flea Market stencil. I love anything Paris!!

    Linda

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  9. Linda @ A La CarteSeptember 21, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    I am a follower of your blog! I love how you used the stencil to make the caddy and the table cover...so clever!

    Linda

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  10. Linda @ A La CarteSeptember 21, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    I follow Peggy's blog with GFC!!

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  11. .ambre.September 21, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    STENCIL Vintage Peacock
    Thank you!
    ambre.sautter at gmail dot com

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  12. Katie GriffithSeptember 21, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    I'm truthfully in love with the stencil you picked! How creative were you in putting this together. Love the wood on top as well:) Best, Katie

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  13. Linda@Coastal CharmSeptember 21, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    Linda,
    Charming check-out table...love the idea that you had.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  14. TracyMB @ Crows Feet ChicSeptember 21, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    Gorgeous table skirt... I never would have dreamed that one of those tables could look so good! Great caddy too.

    Loving the French Queen Bee... :)

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  15. TracyMB @ Crows Feet ChicSeptember 21, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    I'm also a follower! :)

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  16. Something Nice and PrettySeptember 21, 2012 at 1:23 PM

    I'm a happy follower! Love the skirt and the caddy!

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  17. TrishaSeptember 21, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    Love how your table cloth turned out! I think you picked a great stencil...I like the custom monogram ones too!

    ~Trisha

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  18. Katalina JewelrySeptember 21, 2012 at 1:36 PM

    Love your table cloth project...very simple and still elegant! I've been a happy follower of your blog for months!

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  19. Tales of WhimsySeptember 21, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    Ooo please count me in :) I would love to win the Vintage French Postage Stamp.

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  20. Katalina JewelrySeptember 21, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    Peggy has some awesome stencils but my favorite is the Old Typeface 3 inch Numbers Set. Thanks, Linda & Peggy, for a chance to win a stencil!

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  21. Something Nice and PrettySeptember 21, 2012 at 1:41 PM

    I looked over all of them, so hard to chose but I think I'd pick what you used:)

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  22. Katalina JewelrySeptember 21, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    I signed up to follow Peggy's blog, which, BTW is a wonderful blog!

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  23. Something Nice and PrettySeptember 21, 2012 at 1:45 PM

    I followed her blog which is very neat!

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  24. Lisa SommersSeptember 21, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    Oh Love your projects!!!! I love her bee and wreath ones!
    Have a great giveaway!

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  25. Sherry@The BarnQuiltStore BlogSeptember 21, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    I love the one you got!
    ♥'s
    Sherry

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  26. Sherry@The BarnQuiltStore BlogSeptember 21, 2012 at 3:58 PM

    I also follow you!
    Maybe I like the man & woman stencil...??!?!
    ♥'s
    Sherry

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  27. Sherry@The BarnQuiltStore BlogSeptember 21, 2012 at 3:59 PM

    I'm following Peggy's blog too & I can't make up my mind!!!!!!!!!!!!
    I like them all!!
    ♥'s
    Sherry

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  28. AnnSeptember 21, 2012 at 4:16 PM

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  29. AnnSeptember 21, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    Your stenciled tablecloth and box are just wonderful. I'd love to win one of Peggy's stencils. Of course, I'm a follower here at Itsy Bits and Pieces.

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  30. AnnSeptember 21, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    I'm a follower at Vintage Feedsacks.

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  31. AnnSeptember 21, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    I posted your giveaway on my Once Upon a Firefly FB page.

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  32. AnnSeptember 21, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    I love the Paris Flower Market and Vintage stencils!

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  33. missreneerSeptember 21, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    I would love the Retro Peace Sign Stencil. Thanks for the awesome giveaway :)

    Renee
    fattybumpkins at yahoo dot com

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  34. missreneerSeptember 21, 2012 at 5:12 PM

    I am following you on GFC.
    Username: missreneer

    Renee
    fattybumpkins at yahoo dot com

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  35. LynnSeptember 21, 2012 at 6:29 PM

    I love Peggy's Damask Wallpaper Background #31 stencil. Her work is great!
    Lynn @ Cottage and Creek
    www.cottageandcreek.com

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  36. LynnSeptember 21, 2012 at 6:29 PM

    I am one of your happy followers. Love the inspiration I find at Itsy Bits and Pieces!
    Lynn @ Cottage and Creek
    www.cottageandcreek.com

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  37. LynnSeptember 21, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    I'm now happily following Peggy's blog, Vintage Feedsacks. Fun stuff!
    Lynn @ Cottage and Creek
    www.cottageandcreek.com

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  38. LynnSeptember 21, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    I love Peggy's Damask Wallpaper Background #31 stencil. Her work is great!
    Lynn @ Cottage and Creek
    www.cottageandcreek.com

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  39. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresSeptember 21, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    I love your table skirt Linda, very clever. Peggy has some beautiful stencils in her shop. I think I'd choose one of the alphabet stencils.

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  40. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresSeptember 21, 2012 at 7:15 PM

    I'm already one of your happy followers.

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  41. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresSeptember 21, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    I'm now following Peggy's blog.

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  42. LizlovesVintageSeptember 21, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    Look at you so crafty! I love how the table skirt came out and so simple.
    I hope all is well!!
    Have a great weekend!
    xxx Liz

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  43. The Feathered NestSeptember 21, 2012 at 7:36 PM

    Linda, I love each and every project!!! I want the stencil you have...she does have other wonderful ones as well though ~ I love the one with the bee inside the wreath too!!! I would love to be entered to win, thank you so much for the opportunity ~ Wishing you a wonderful weekend!! hugs and love, Dawn

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  44. LisaSeptember 21, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    Very cute!! Please enter me, I'm a follower. Thanks!!

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  45. JoanSeptember 21, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    Great ideas! I love the stencil you used, so it would be a toss up between that and the Old Typeface number stencils.

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  46. JoanSeptember 21, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    Great ideas! I love the stencil you used, so it would be a toss up between that and the Old Typeface number stencils.

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  47. JoanSeptember 21, 2012 at 9:40 PM

    I'm also following you via RSS

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  48. Cindy SewsSeptember 21, 2012 at 10:39 PM

    I like the birdcage stencil the best!

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  49. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2012 at 6:59 AM

    lOve the same stencil you used or the custom initial with a C!

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  50. Cait GeddesSeptember 22, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    Love the union jack stencil. I just salvaged a coffee table out of the trash and need that stencil to finish it off. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  51. UnknownSeptember 22, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    I love what you did! Wow, this is so easy I bet I could do it and I even have some lovely linen from my old bedroom drapes.

    Sign me up for the giveaway..I am already a follower and I am heading over to see all the goodies.

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  52. UnknownSeptember 22, 2012 at 8:46 AM

    My fav...it's between Rt 66 and Paris Flower Market...so I will go with the latter. Thanks, enjoyed her blog too.

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  53. UnknownSeptember 22, 2012 at 8:46 AM

    Following her blog as well. Thanks.

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  54. JanSeptember 22, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    I love them all however, I already have an idea for the one shown for September 20th it didn't have any identification. I love it, we are remodeling a almost 100 year old house the kitchen island has cabinets on two sides but, the other two side there is nothing. Can't you see this stencil right there beautiful!!!!!
    janleeatk@gmail.com

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  55. JanSeptember 22, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    I signed up for Peggy's blog. I'm so excited. janleeatk@gmail.com

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  56. JanSeptember 22, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    I follow on Bits And Pieces as well. It was one of the first blogs I signed up for and I look forward to it with My cup of coffee each morning. janleeatk@gmail.com

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  57. Christy KSeptember 22, 2012 at 10:43 AM

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  58. Christy KSeptember 22, 2012 at 10:44 AM

    I would either choose the vintage french postage stamp or the little bird on the branch. I love birds! Thanks for sharing this - I have added her shop to my favorites!

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  59. Christy KSeptember 22, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    I shared the giveaway on facebook!

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  60. Christy KSeptember 22, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    I am following Peggy's blog!

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  61. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresSeptember 22, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    Just added the giveaway to my sidebar.

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  62. Beach House LivingSeptember 22, 2012 at 5:03 PM

    Your table set up looks divine. I like the warm wood with the stenciled fabric.

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  63. PattySeptember 22, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    I like the bird on a branch with leaves---it would be fun to use on a dresser or wall.

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  64. PattySeptember 22, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    I'm a follower of Itsy Bits and Pieces.

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  65. Pam KesslerSeptember 22, 2012 at 8:15 PM

    See I was going to say I liked the angel wings, but then I saw the vintage camper, so vintage camper it is. Love your skirted table!

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  66. Kari from Meadowview FarmSeptember 23, 2012 at 7:07 AM

    Can you say "lovely"?....I can and it is!
    Didn't make it to Junk Bonanza this year...thanks for sharing the wonderfulness of your booth.
    Kari

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  67. ConnieSeptember 23, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    Wow! I have not visited here in sometime . . . I have truly been missing out. I love how you used bits and pieces of this stencil on your projects. You amaze me with your, "thinking-out-of-the-box" talent. Inspire me too!!! Great Projects! Have a lovely and creative day, Connie :)

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  68. dmw212September 23, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    I would choose the old typeface set of numbers with the No. Sign. I hope to win because I could really really use the stencil right this minute!

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  69. dmw212September 23, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    I am a follower of your blog....pick me!

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  70. dmw212September 23, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    I would choose the old typeface set of numbers with the No. Sign. I hope to win because I could really really use the stencil right this minute!

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  71. Sandi~A Cottage MuseSeptember 23, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    Love how you used that beautiful stencil!
    Thanks for a chance to win one for myself...I like the one you have as well as the crown!!

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  72. Mimi SueSeptember 23, 2012 at 11:51 PM

    Love that table skirt! Such a great idea. I'm thinking I should make a tablecloth for Thanksgiving kind of like it. Looks like Junk Bonanza was lots of fun. Mimi

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  73. Georgie HornSeptember 24, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    I'm a follower here!

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  74. Georgie HornSeptember 24, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    I am now following Peggy's blog

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  75. Georgie HornSeptember 24, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    Shared on facebook!

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  76. Georgie HornSeptember 24, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    I forgot to mention my favorite stencil! The Sea Horse!

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  77. jcamp78September 24, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    I would choose the vintage peacock.

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  78. jcamp78September 24, 2012 at 2:23 PM

    I follow your blog.

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  79. jcamp78September 24, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    I am following Peggy's blog.

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  80. The Boston LadySeptember 24, 2012 at 4:45 PM

    Linda, this turned out so nicely! You have the best ideas! Ann

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  81. shannon i olsonSeptember 24, 2012 at 6:11 PM

    goodness, love that Paris bee, and the flower market. Love the one you have too. so many wonderful stencils!

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  82. shannon i olsonSeptember 24, 2012 at 6:11 PM

    I am a follower of you!

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  83. Di@Cottage-WishesSeptember 24, 2012 at 6:40 PM

    I am certainly a follower and would love to win one of those great stencils. Di

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  84. Di@Cottage-WishesSeptember 24, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    Oh yes, I would want a Paris stencil and don't I love what you did on the tablecloth!! I would love to do that on the back of a chair. Di@Cottage-wishes

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  85. UnknownSeptember 25, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    Love Artistic Stencils & would love the Vintage French Paris Postmark Stencil. Thank you for offering the generous giveaway!

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  86. Sandi @ The Primitive SkateSeptember 25, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    I would choose the Vintage Paris Postage Stamp.

    sandraallen260@centurytel.net

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  87. Sandi @ The Primitive SkateSeptember 25, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    I am a follower of your Blog!

    sandraallen260@centurytel.net

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  88. Sandi @ The Primitive SkateSeptember 25, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    I now follow Peggy's Blog.


    sandraallen260@centurytel.net

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  89. Robin JohnsonSeptember 25, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    I love how you've used your stencils.

    I'm having a hard time making up between the Old English font or the customized inital with the wreath. Hmmmm, Ok, inital it is.
    Oh and I'm a follower.

    Thanks.

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  90. Kadee WillowSeptember 25, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    What a great giveaway!!! I would love to receive the "Vintage with Scroll" on page 7. That could be used in a couple of different ways. Versatility is key, right? I am already a follower of yours so I believe I have two chances to win.... woohoooo!! Thanks so much!

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  91. MissySeptember 26, 2012 at 6:45 AM

    Seriously, Linda! How would you expect me to pick just one stencil!! I'll be placing an order for sure! I do love the word "vintage" with the scrolly brackets though. ;) And I'm a follower!

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  92. Angie @ Knick of TimeSeptember 26, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    I'm a follower, of course, Linda!

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  93. Angie @ Knick of TimeSeptember 26, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    I love the Old Typeface Numbers stencils and would definitely choose that one!
    Thanks for the opportunity to win, Linda!

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  94. Angie @ Knick of TimeSeptember 26, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    I'm now following Peggy's blog as well.
    ~Angie

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  95. SallySeptember 26, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    Love Keep Calm And Eat A Cupcake :)

    sally.puckett@yahoo.com

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  96. SallySeptember 26, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    I follow you :)

    sally.puckett@yahoo.com

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  97. SallySeptember 26, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    Following Peggy's blog :)

    sally.puckett@yahoo.com

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  98. Marie-AnneSeptember 26, 2012 at 4:45 PM

    I already am a follower of your lovely blog, from Athens, Greece !

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  99. Marie-AnneSeptember 26, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    I am also following Peggy’s blog

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  100. Marie-AnneSeptember 26, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    Hello Linda!
    I am half-French, so I naturally loved all your creations with the Paris stencil !
    I’d be delighted to win one of Peggy’s stencils and particularly liked the Damask Stencil No 2 10x10

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  101. Vickie @ Ranger 911September 26, 2012 at 10:54 PM

    I'd choose the French Jardin de Paris stencil. Lots of great choices!

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  102. KathySeptember 27, 2012 at 5:52 AM

    I love the STENCIL Scrolly Christmas Tree.

    The table skirt you did is so cute.

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