Sunday, August 28, 2011

Meet the Artist and Giveaway: Amelia from Vector

Okay, all you jewelry addicts, wood lovin' gals and altogether groovy readers.
I've got a really cool peace piece to giveaway from VectorCloud.
One lucky reader is going to win this funtastic lasercut wooden Vintage Van Necklace!

Vintage Van Necklace (w/personalized engraving)
Buy it here
I first fell in love with VectorCloud when I stumbled upon this unique little robot necklace (yes, I'm obsessed with robots...)

Robot with a Heart
Buy it here
Amelia is no one-trick-pony. She can do amazing things with all types of jewelry, like these fun hot air balloon dangly earrings:


Hot Air Balloon Earrings
Buy it here
Or these adorable little studs:

Squirel & Pine Cone Earrings
Buy it here
This is not your run of the mill laser cut wood jewelry. Amelia can custom make items like these amazing little house necklaces, too!

Custom 'House' Pendant /Brooch/Ornament (One of A Kind, made just for you)
Buy it here
I could fill pages with all the fun stuff from her shop, but I'll let you head on over and check it out yourself. In the meantime, let's find out more about Amelia and the direction her shop is taking:

Amelia
Q: Tell us a little about yourself/your shop.
A: My name is Amelia and I live in Queens, New York with my husband and one year old son. VectorCloud is a home based design studio that I started about 1.5 years ago. VectorCloud focuses on laser cut design products ranging from jewelry, to clocks and home decor.


Q: How did you get started making laser cut designs? 
A: I started this endeavor after working at an NFP helping kids in the Bronx learn CAD programs to create a variety of projects using a laser cutter. The experience really inspired me and opened up new perspectives on what I can do with my skills.


Q: What do you like about Etsy?
A: I love how convenient and easy it is for people to start selling their handcrafted items on Etsy. Etsy provides space for independent artists to develop. 


Q: You've been very successful in your shop in a relatively short period of time. To what do you attribute your success?
A: Lots of exploration and hard work. 
Amelia's Work Space



Q: Do you have any advice for new sellers?
A: One of the first things you have to ask yourself is who would buy your products and how do you differentiate yourself/store from the others. Finding a niche that not a lot of people have done already and that you are really good at should be the focus of your entrepreneurial journey. 



Q: What is your favorite laser cut piece? 
A: The Dress Up Polly Necklace. It takes a lot longer to make, but I've never seen anything like it on the market and it has been one of the best sellers. 


Dress-Up Polly Necklace
Buy it here

Q: Where do you find inspiration for your designs? 
A: I love browsing various blogs online, not only to find out what's 'current' but also to get inspired from many other disciplines such as interior design, graphic design, fashion, and children's products.

Q: What are your future plans for your shop? 
A: To do more wholesale and consignments, as well as exploring other lines of products. 


Eco-Retro Desk Clock
Buy it here
Q: Just for fun, what is the last thing you bought yourself on Etsy?
A: The last thing I bought for my self was a handmade baby carrier from twirlybirdbaby  :) It looks similar to this one.

Let's show this hard-workin' mama some love.

How to Enter the Giveaway:

1. Follow this blog (Mandatory)
and leave a comment here saying you did.

2. "Heart" VectorCloud on Etsy
and leave a separate comment here saying you did.


3. "Tweet" about the VectorCloud Giveaway 
and leave a separate comment here saying you did.

4. "Like" VectorCloud on Facebook
and leave a separate comment here saying you did.


5. Leave a comment on Facebook about your favorite item
and leave a separate comment here saying you did.


Best of luck to all who enter. And thanks Amelia for joining us!


Make sure to visit the Giveaways tab for more great prizes!


Fine Print:

Only 5 entries per household please
1 winner will be chosen September 7th at midnight PST
Winner will be chosen by random.org
Entries will be validated
Winner will be announced here
Winner will have 3 days to contact me, 
after which a new winner will be chosen
Must be 18 years of age or older to enter 
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102 comments:

  1. •´.¸¸.•¨¯`♥Kat F.♥´¯¨•.¸¸.´•August 28, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    WOW!! What an awesome artist. They are all such beautiful pieces.

    I follow this blog via GFC.

    fastkat at gmail dot com

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  2. •´.¸¸.•¨¯`♥Kat F.♥´¯¨•.¸¸.´•August 28, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    I "Hearted" VectorCloud on Etsy (katfries)

    fastkat at gmail dot com

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  3. •´.¸¸.•¨¯`♥Kat F.♥´¯¨•.¸¸.´•August 28, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    I "Like" VectorCloud on Facebook (Katrina Fries)
    fastkat at gmail dot com

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  4. •´.¸¸.•¨¯`♥Kat F.♥´¯¨•.¸¸.´•August 28, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    I left a comment on VectorCloud's FB wall with my favorite item: Chunky Old Camera (Photo necklace).
    (katrina fries)

    fastkat at gmail dot com

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  5. christyAugust 28, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    I follow on gfc
    yanuzo at hotmail dot com

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  6. christyAugust 28, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    i heart vector cloud on etsy
    yanuzo at hotmail dot com

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  7. christyAugust 28, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    i tweeted
    http://twitter.com/#!/yanuzo/status/107984231640215552
    yanuzo at hotmail dot com

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  8. DESPINAAugust 29, 2011 at 2:23 AM

    I follow this blog, as Debbie (CrippleHorse)

    DESPINA
    deb_oro@yahoo.gr

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  9. DESPINAAugust 29, 2011 at 2:24 AM

    I hearted VectorCloud on Etsy, as deoboro

    DESPINA
    deb_oro@yahoo.gr

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  10. DESPINAAugust 29, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    I like VectorCloud on Facebook, as Despina Vnt

    DESPINA
    deb_oro@yahoo.gr

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  11. DESPINAAugust 29, 2011 at 2:34 AM

    I left a comment on their Facebook page, with my favourite item, as Despina Vnt

    DESPINA
    deb_oro@yahoo.gr

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  12. JaneneAugust 29, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    I follow on GFC

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  13. JaneneAugust 29, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    I Hearted VectorCloud on Etsy

    my Etsy name is Janenes51

    neenersisme42@yahoo.com

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  14. JaneneAugust 29, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    I tweeted this giveaway on Twitter..
    https://twitter.com/#!/neeners50/status/108160972316884992

    neenersisme42@yahoo.com

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  15. JaneneAugust 29, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    I Like VectorCloud on Facebook
    Janene Scarborough on Facebook

    neenersisme42@yahoo.com

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  16. JaneneAugust 29, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    I left a comment on Facebook about my favorite item

    https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10150272836031471&id=123243391470

    neenersisme42@yahoo.com

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  17. kiddomerriweatherAugust 29, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    I already hearted Vector Cloud on Etsy (houseofplush).

    kiddomsg at gmail dot com

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  18. kiddomerriweatherAugust 29, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    I like Vector Cloud on FB (Suzanne Gregg).

    kiddomsg at gmail dot com

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  19. AmberAugust 29, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    I follow your blog publicly with google friend connect as Amber
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  20. AmberAugust 29, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    I heart VectorCloud's Etsy shop - my Etsy name is Hurdler4eva
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  21. AmberAugust 29, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    I tweeted about the giveaway, I'm @AmberGoo;
    http://twitter.com/#!/AmberGoo/status/108185741221314560
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  22. KatyAugust 29, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    I follow this blog!

    thecountryblossom at hotmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  23. KatyAugust 29, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    I hearted VectorCloud on etsy! katy010305

    thecountryblossom at hotmail dot com

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  24. KatyAugust 29, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Tweeted! http://twitter.com/#!/KatyLMA/status/108204584752779264

    thecountryblossom at hotmail dot com

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  25. KatyAugust 29, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    I like VectorCloud on facebook! Katy A.

    thecountryblossom at hotmail dot com

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  26. fairycreationsAugust 29, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    i follow your blog!
    such cutie items you make~! neraidodhmiourgies@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  27. fairycreationsAugust 29, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    i heart ur etsy account !
    xxx
    fairycreations

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  28. LeahAugust 29, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    I am following your wonderful blog via GFC! : )

    Thanks so much for this fabulous give~away! : )

    leahita[at]gmail[dot]com

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  29. LeahAugust 29, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    I "hearted" VectorCloud on Etsy…....username: leahita! : )

    leahita[at]gmail[dot]com

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  30. LeahAugust 29, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    I just "liked" VectorCloud on FB (Leah F.)...Thanks again! : )

    leahita[at]gmail[dot]com

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  31. AnonymousAugust 29, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Hi Melanie!, I follow your blog as Hobbies from the Heart :)

    ReplyDelete
  32. jhitomiAugust 30, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    hearted the shop as jhbalvin. I love everything. The French Bulldog necklace and retro guitar are two of my faves.
    jhbalvin at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  33. ArtemisGAugust 30, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway!
    GFC follower as Diana

    artgiote at gmail dot com

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  34. ArtemisGAugust 30, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    I "Hearted" VectorCloud on Etsy as artdem

    artgiote at gmail dot com

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  35. ArtemisGAugust 30, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/artdem83/status/108625703649542144

    artgiote at gmail dot com

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  36. ArtemisGAugust 30, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    I "Like" VectorCloud on Facebook as Demitra Giote

    artgiote at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  37. ArtemisGAugust 30, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    I left a comment on their Facebook page, with my favourite item, as Demitra Giote

    artgiote at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  38. M.j.August 30, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    I like your Eco-Retro Desk Clock...ciao4now64@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  39. M.j.August 30, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    I follow you via gfc....ciao4now64@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  40. M.j.August 30, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    I hearted your etsy shop...ciao4now64@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  41. KarenZAugust 30, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    I follow your blog
    niuniuzheng at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  42. rosewendyAugust 30, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    I am a blog follower with GFC

    ReplyDelete
  43. rosewendyAugust 30, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    The Retro TV Brooch is a fun idea. And the Robot is very cute too. I have given the shop my heart.

    ReplyDelete
  44. femmenoirAugust 30, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    I am already following your blog <3

    darlingcupcakez@gmail.com

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  45. femmenoirAugust 30, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    I heart Vector Cloud on Etsy!
    [femmefatale25]

    darlingcupcakez@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  46. CharmingAugust 31, 2011 at 2:12 AM

    I follow you as Netti.

    pnetti@vipmail.hu

    ReplyDelete
  47. CharmingAugust 31, 2011 at 2:20 AM

    I like VectorCloud on Facebook as Anett Piros.


    pnetti@vipmail.hu

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  48. CharmingAugust 31, 2011 at 2:30 AM

    I left a comment on VectorCloud's Facebook page with my favorite item: Robot with a Heart.

    pnetti@vipmail.hu

    ReplyDelete
  49. NóraAugust 31, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    GFC: Nóra

    nora.piros@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  50. NóraAugust 31, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Etsy: favourited as norejka

    ReplyDelete
  51. NóraAugust 31, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    FB:Nora Piros

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  52. NóraAugust 31, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    left a comment:https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10150274756426471&id=123243391470

    nora.piros@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  53. Sarah AnnAugust 31, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    I'm following!! :)

    Sarahann18 @ gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  54. MarijaSeptember 1, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    hearted VectorCloud on etsy- username bokononist

    marija.majerle at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  55. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    I am following your blog (my name here is Front Porch Reviews).

    Tamra - auggies at comcast dot net

    ReplyDelete
  56. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    I "hearted" you on Etsy. (my account there is madewithourhands).

    Tamra - auggies at comcast dot net

    ReplyDelete
  57. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    I liked VectorCloud on Facebook.

    Tamra A - auggies at comcast . net

    ReplyDelete
  58. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    I posted my favorite item(s) on VectorCloud's facebook page.

    Tamra A - auggies @ comcast. net

    ReplyDelete
  59. KatarzynaSeptember 2, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    GFC follower of this blog (Katarzyna)

    gogunia3(at)wp(dot)pl

    ReplyDelete
  60. KatarzynaSeptember 2, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    "Hearted" VectorCloud on Etsy as Kaziuta

    gogunia3(at)wp(dot)pl

    ReplyDelete
  61. KatarzynaSeptember 2, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/#!/Kaziutka/status/109739762201530369

    gogunia3(at)wp(dot)pl

    ReplyDelete
  62. BreatheSeptember 2, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    Hi, I followed via GFC :)

    eonyoung at gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  63. BreatheSeptember 2, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    Hearted VectorCloud (Etsy username: peachmocha)

    eonyoung at gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  64. BreatheSeptember 2, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    Liked VectorCloud on FB! (FB name: Eonyoung Chung)

    eonyoung at gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  65. BreatheSeptember 2, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    Left a comment on the FB page!

    eonyoung at gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  66. 409copeSeptember 4, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    I follow through google friend. cardshark42(at)hotmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  67. 409copeSeptember 4, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    I hearted VectorCloud on etsy as 409cope.cardshark42(at)hotmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  68. 409copeSeptember 4, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    I like VectorCloud on facebook.Shari D cardshark42(at)hotmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  69. 409copeSeptember 4, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    I tweeted-https://twitter.com/#!/409cope/status/110360598239395841 cardshark42(at)hotmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  70. Elizabeth WSeptember 4, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Following the blog via Google Friend Connect

    MIMIBUNNY11@aol.com

    ReplyDelete
  71. Elizabeth WSeptember 4, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Hearted the shop!(under CupcakesandFoodstuff)

    MIMIBUNNY11@aol.com

    ReplyDelete
  72. Elizabeth WSeptember 4, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Following you on Twitter(@IMIS19) and I also tweeted!
    http://twitter.com/#!/IMIS19/status/110413630255804416

    MIMIBUNNY11@aol.com

    ReplyDelete
  73. Elizabeth WSeptember 4, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Liked you on Facebook(Under Elizabeth Simi W)

    MIMIBUNNY11@aol.com

    ReplyDelete
  74. Daniel KSeptember 4, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Following you via email! Lifeismyvirtue@Hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  75. MorganSeptember 4, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    I followed this blog! Under my blogspot account of course. My email is mtaggart4852@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  76. MorganSeptember 4, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    I hearted Vector Cloud on etsy under the username sweetsweetmorgan, my email is mtaggart4852@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  77. MorganSeptember 4, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    I liked VecorCloud on facebook under Morgan Taggart, my email is mtaggart4852@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  78. MorganSeptember 4, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    I also wrote on the wall of Vector cloud telling my favorite item, which was hot air balloon dangly earrings! My email is mtaggart4852@gmail.com Hope I win, thank you for the opportunity. :D

    ReplyDelete
  79. CieloSeptember 4, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    Enter Me pls...

    GFC Follower: Cielo

    God Bless and more power

    Email: cielomatrix@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  80. CieloSeptember 4, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    Tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/brownpinay/status/110596771947888640

    ReplyDelete
  81. CieloSeptember 4, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    https://www.facebook.com/mariaamorcielo/posts/256481921048907

    ReplyDelete
  82. CieloSeptember 4, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    I really love the Robot with a Heart it is so cute and delightful to see

    ReplyDelete
  83. DamlaSeptember 5, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    Follow you on GFC. Thank you!

    annabell_lee_dk (at) yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  84. DamlaSeptember 5, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    Heart on Etsy.
    Name: SweepstakeLover

    annabell_lee_dk (at) yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  85. DamlaSeptember 5, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    Like on FB: http://www.facebook.com/sweepstakelover

    annabell_lee_dk (at) yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  86. DamlaSeptember 5, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    Commented on FB: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10150278745851471&id=123243391470

    annabell_lee_dk (at) yahoo.com

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  87. DamlaSeptember 5, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    Tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/sweepstakelover/status/110669853408497664

    annabell_lee_dk (at) yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  88. Diana DangSeptember 5, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    follower

    faked_sugartone at hotmail

    ReplyDelete
  89. Diana DangSeptember 5, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    http://twitter.com/#!/StopDropandRead/status/110748538023063552

    faked_sugartone at hotmail

    ReplyDelete
  90. Diana DangSeptember 5, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    facebook like

    faked_sugartone at hotmail

    ReplyDelete
  91. shereeSeptember 6, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Sheree said
    I follow your blog.
    shereepo@sbcglobal.net

    ReplyDelete
  92. shereeSeptember 6, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    sheree said I heart v cloud on etsy.
    shereepo@sbcglobal.net

    ReplyDelete
  93. MarinaSeptember 6, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    I love the necklace! :)
    I am new gfc follower as Marina D.

    isollea at gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  94. MarinaSeptember 6, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    I hearted shop as isollea :)

    isollea at gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  95. MarinaSeptember 6, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    And I liked it on facebook as Marina M.B.

    isollea at gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  96. AnaSeptember 6, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    I follow you via GFC as Ana D

    anchy121(at)gmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  97. YongSeptember 6, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    I am, have been, a member of your blog.

    wangyongh321(at)gmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  98. LyudmilaSeptember 7, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Follower: Lyudmila
    lusizova at gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  99. LyudmilaSeptember 7, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Like on fb=Lyudmila Sizova
    lusizova at gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  100. lizSeptember 7, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Super Yayness ! I am so excited with this giveaway. I would like to participate in it.
    Anw i am totally follower through Google Friend Connect name liz.

    Much Thankies for the chance dear
    Good luck for me

    liz_crowny(at)yahoo(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  101. lizSeptember 7, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Hi, I already fan of VectorCloud in FB name doki doki co :)

    Much Thankies for the chance dear
    Good luck for me

    liz_crowny(at)yahoo(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  102. MelanieSeptember 9, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Is the anticipation killing you? I'm on it!

    ReplyDelete

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