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January 4, 2013

Dress Form Giveaway and Dress Form Ball


Mark your Calendars for The Polka Dot Closets 2nd annual Dress Form Ball!!


Last year we had a huge turn out and so much fun!  Get your dress forms ready, to join the linky party on on March 11

I'd like to see a show of hands....Do you own a dress form, vintage, new, full, half, hanging...Any form?

Now is the time to start picking out A dress for the ball!

 Wait....If you don't have a dress form? Barr Display has generously offered this table top dress form for one of my readers to transform any way they like!

A lot of possibilities for this sweet table top form

The tutorial for this sheet music covered form is HERE

This table top dress form is available from BARR DISPLAY 
If you live in Orlando or Baltimore there is a  Barr Display store in town, or you can order online.
This is two parts, the form and the base.

  The form can be used alone and has a swivel hanger.

The form is $8.95 

The base is $12.00

The form and base are #8020 and come in black and white. Put #8020 into "Search" in their online catalog
The shipping is actual cost 

This is not a paid advertisement.  I just think for $20.95 it's a great deal for anyone dreaming of owning a dress form!

The tutorial for this lace covered form is HERE

If you would like to enter the drawing to win the dress form....Cross your fingers and leave a comment!  Make sure there is a way I can contact you if you win



I will pick the winner by random number on Tuesday 1/ 8 /13


Good luck and happy Creating!

Carol



This drawing is now closed..Thank you for participating
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85 comments:

  1. JocelyneJanuary 4, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    I'm in! I missed the Ball last year, but I'm ready this year. Please include me in your drawing.

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  2. Bernie@OneMixedBagJanuary 4, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    I just love the modge podge one with the music. I would love to win this and create something fun like that!!

    Bernie
    My email: bernie(at)onemixedbag(.)com

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  3. KathieaoJanuary 4, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    I loved the ball last year, and would love to be a part of it this year. Please include me in the drawing. Thank you so much

    kathieao@yahoo.com

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  4. UnknownJanuary 4, 2013 at 12:46 PM

    We love the music one too! Kelly and I would love to win one to decorate! You know how to reach me :)

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  5. MelodeeJanuary 4, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    oooh I'd love to win a dress form! I love the way you dressed it up!

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  6. sunnyskiesandsweetteaJanuary 4, 2013 at 1:59 PM

    Carol,

    My fingers are crossed!! I loved seeing your ball last year can't wait to see this one.

    Blessings,
    Amy Jo

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  7. ohiofarmgirlJanuary 4, 2013 at 2:01 PM

    I would love to own a dress form so I am in too. I will also see what I can do to find one! Dianntha

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  8. GrandmaSoucieJanuary 4, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    I'm in too! I'm working on something FABULOUS for "Frances" to wear this year! Please include me in your drawing! I've crossed my fingers and said my prayers!! In everything, give thanks, GrandmaSoucie

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  9. UnknownJanuary 4, 2013 at 2:47 PM

    I would so love to win. Please put my name in the hat!
    Happy New Year!
    Lorena

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  10. DawnllJanuary 4, 2013 at 3:27 PM

    Well of course I would love to be included...even though my dress form lost a few of her pieces last year. Hopefully I will have a better behaved one this year.lol
    I am always game to decorate a new lady to join the ball.

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  11. CynthiaJanuary 4, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    Oh how I'd love to have her! Then I wouldn't be the only female around here! LOL! But seriously, I would LOVE to have a dress form. . . Been coveting these for a while.

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  12. SharonJanuary 4, 2013 at 3:46 PM

    I'd love to win the dress form. Also, I enjoy your blog. You have great ideas!

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  13. JuneJanuary 4, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    I have a vintage dress form in my antique booth. I named her "Clara" after my dear grandmother. I would love to win the dress form that you are giving away - count me in!

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  14. TrishaJanuary 4, 2013 at 4:24 PM

    I still need to get one of these so I don't miss out on the fun again this year!

    ~Trisha

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  15. CreateologyJanuary 4, 2013 at 4:24 PM

    This was so much fun last year I am looking forward to your second annual Dress Form Ball. Please include me in your drawing. I adore your forms you have decorated. Creative Hearts are Happy Hearts...

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  16. BonnieJanuary 4, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    I took your advice a while ago and bought two forms from Barr Display - shipping is kinda high but it was fun to decorate. I got one done and sold - now to do the other one! I have three full size forms - one vintage, one modern wire, and one real Singer dressform. Can't get enough of them!!! Thanks for the chance to win another!

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  17. Little Susie Home MakerJanuary 4, 2013 at 4:39 PM

    Seriously? I would love a dress form!! Then I would love to come to the ball! This is a great deal. I seen some body tops like this in both female and male variety at our Salvation Army, only $95 a piece! Uh, I thought this was a thrift store?? So of course I didn't get one. $20.95 is a great deal!
    Blessings,
    Susie

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  18. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJanuary 4, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    I would definitely love a chance to win this, Carol! I agree, that is a great price. If I don't win, I have a small wire one {that is about all that I can fit} that I use when I'm photographing my child size aprons, and I have a very small tabletop one that I decoupaged and made an apron for that sits on my sewing table.

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  19. The Pink Geranium or Jan's PlaceJanuary 4, 2013 at 5:29 PM

    Oh please include me in your drawing, I love this form, and see so many possibilities!

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  20. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresJanuary 4, 2013 at 5:56 PM

    Count me in. There's always room for one more lady in my house:-) Looking forward to the ball again this year.

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  21. CassieJanuary 4, 2013 at 6:08 PM

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  22. CassieJanuary 4, 2013 at 6:09 PM

    awesome!! I'd love to win her!!
    cassie l. casserole14 at gmail dot com

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  23. GARAGE SALE GALJanuary 4, 2013 at 6:56 PM

    Hey Girlfriend,
    LOVE the mirror and dresser makeover! The pink looks great. You did GOOD!
    My,oh, my, another BALL!!! I better check with the "girls" and see if they are up to it!
    Happy Weekend!
    Warmly,
    deb

    p.s. still can't upload...hope blogger fixes this issue NOW!

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  24. DianeJanuary 4, 2013 at 7:07 PM

    I can't wait for the ball...last year was such fun seeing everyone's creativity. And count me in for the drawing. Good luck to the lucky winner! Thanks Carol.

    Diane

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  25. Little Miss MaggieJanuary 4, 2013 at 7:21 PM

    I missed the party last year, but I have been saving a dress form for just this very occasion so I better get busy and make that baby over. Thanks for so much advanced warning.

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  26. UnknownJanuary 4, 2013 at 7:53 PM

    Years ago, I used to live in Florida (I returned to my home state of Minnesota. I know, I know...what was I thinking? lol) The next trip south I take, I am coming to your store. I love all your ideas!! Please enter me in the dress form contest as I would love to try my hand at copying your lace girl. Love her!!
    Desiree Siegel
    tdsiegel@hotmail.com

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  27. BluebirdbasketryJanuary 4, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    Carol,

    I know just what she would wear! What a fun giveaway, count me in :)

    Sue

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  28. JoJanuary 4, 2013 at 9:24 PM

    Can't wait to see all the great Ball attire!! Please enter me into the dress giveaway Thank you!

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  29. JudyJanuary 4, 2013 at 10:50 PM

    Oh, I want to win this
    sooooo bad! You don't know
    how long I have wanted a
    dress form to cover with
    sheet music like yours (I'm
    a pianist) so this would be
    perfect!

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  30. UnknownJanuary 4, 2013 at 10:50 PM

    I would love to join your Dress form ball and please enter me in the Giveaway!
    Big Hugs to you Carol,
    xoxo Marilou

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  31. NanaDianaJanuary 4, 2013 at 11:48 PM

    Oh- Carol-I just love those dress forms. They are just amazing, aren't they? My daughter has a couple of them and she had one long before they were cool- maybe 15 years ago. I hope you have a wonderful weekend- xo Diana

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  32. Sleepy StamperJanuary 5, 2013 at 12:56 AM

    Oh I'd like to enter for a chance to win the table top dress form! Looking forward to the ball!

    Anitra

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  33. DebbieJanuary 5, 2013 at 7:21 AM

    Crossing my fingers and leaving a comment!

    I loved peeking at the dress form ball last year. I was outside with the valets parking cars.

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  34. decorayadoraJanuary 5, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    Carol I'd love to win the dress form. Also, I enjoy your blog. You have great ideas!
    I am following
    Angelica

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  35. UnknownJanuary 5, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    Carol, Happy New Year to you and please enter me in your great giveaway! I love those dress forms and had such a good time last year at the ball. I can be reached at jsgreer@twc.com. Thanks.

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  36. Bargain Hunting Treasure SeekerJanuary 5, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    I LOVE the dress form with the sheet music! How FUN! I would love to be in the drawing!

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  37. KristenJanuary 5, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    I love your blog!! I learn so much!! Thank you!! I would LOVE to win this dress form<3

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  38. Leilani BurnsJanuary 5, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    Missed it last year but Im going to attend this year! I have a QUESTION however. These manikins....what are the backs like? are they those hollowed out backless forms? I LOVE the stands!

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  39. MelodyJanuary 5, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    I've never been asked to the ball before! (I'm such a Cinderella!)

    Thanks for the chance to win a dress form. (I sooooo ♥ your lace-covered one!) I'm torn between that, the sheet music or vintage bling bling...

    I do have an antique dress form that wears my wedding dress in my wedding shrine in a corner of my bedroom. Sometimes when I'm altering a garment for a customer I have to unbutton alllllll the buttons to free the form.

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  40. CathyJanuary 5, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    I'm so glad that you're doing this again this year! Mae attended last year, so I think Betty will attend this year. She will be busy planning her party attire. :)

    Cathy ♥

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  41. BarbaraJanuary 5, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    You have such wonderful ideas! If I won the table top dress form, I would have a wonderful time decorating it!
    barbararizona@yahoo.com

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  42. Donna HollingsworthJanuary 5, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    I would love to win this!!!

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  43. Toni Elaine TuckJanuary 5, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    Carol, I would absolutely love to win the dress form,,,I love reading your newsletters and blog...

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  44. Savannah GrannyJanuary 5, 2013 at 4:45 PM

    Carol, You sure know how to put the pressure on a girl. I vowed to complete six of your tutorials this year. I was still resting!!
    Every time I pass that box, in the garage, with the pieces to the antique dressform I think of you. I guess I will have to get my b**t busy and get it ready for the party. However, if I win the dress form, I can dress that and put off digging into that box for a while.
    Happy New Year, xo Ginger

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  45. Betty@SouthernGraceJanuary 5, 2013 at 6:20 PM

    I have an old dress form and I bring it out a few times a year and try to dress her...and absolutely nothing I put on her looks right. I'll have to start looking and thinkin...

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  46. Di@Cottage-WishesJanuary 5, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    Oh yes, I would love to win the dress form. So much fun!! I have a miniature form for my necklaces but would love a dressform to make a beautiful design!! Di

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  47. Celestina MarieJanuary 5, 2013 at 6:59 PM

    Hi Carol, Count me in. Last year was so fun and I am looking forward to this event again. In fact, I thought of it the other day when I was moving around a dress form and wondered if you were going to have the ball again. So glad you are hosting this year too.
    Thanks for letting us know early.
    Have a great weekend.
    Hugs, CM

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  48. Lynn@InOverHerHead.blogspot.comJanuary 5, 2013 at 8:33 PM

    I have wanted one of these table top beauties for years. Hope I win but if not, now I know where to go. As Always ~ Thanks for sharing your creativity. Lynn

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  49. Alice EadsJanuary 5, 2013 at 10:23 PM

    oh My Gosh Carol! This is so cool! I'd love to win this and come to your dress form ball :-)

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  50. SallyJanuary 5, 2013 at 10:47 PM

    Awesome giveaway - count me in!! I'd love to win and join you on March 11 :)

    sally.puckett@yahoo.com

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  51. The Speckled Hen CottageJanuary 6, 2013 at 12:13 AM

    Yep~~~count me in also. I missed entering last year but I'm headed to the ball this year. Got a few ideas running around in my head.

    Mickie,
    Happy Hunting and Gathering

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  52. Jan FloodJanuary 6, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    I'm a faithful reader but this is my first comment ever :) Inspired by the chance to win one of the dress forms. I just purchased a full size one to use for display and this would be perfect alongside it.

    Jan

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  53. JoAnneJanuary 6, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    I had a wonderful time at last years ball with my wire dress forms. Would love to win the one from Barr! Oh the ideas.......

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  54. Martha's FavoritesJanuary 6, 2013 at 7:53 PM

    Hi: Fingers are crossed! Have a great New Year! Blessings, Martha

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  55. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2013 at 10:05 PM

    Love your blog. My Granddaughter is getting married this year so it has been a blessing seeing your post on your wedding.

    Thank you, Sandy

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  56. Simply LokalJanuary 6, 2013 at 10:55 PM

    Oh, fun! I do have a couple of dress forms. The ball sounds great!! - Revis

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  57. pipigirlJanuary 7, 2013 at 2:17 AM

    oh me oh my. ive been waiting for this. so excited. i have tons of lace and tats and jewelry. just one problem. i have no dress form. so, im putting myself on your mercy and hoping i may be the recipient of your contest. would be an honor. you already have all of my info, as ive ordered from you before. good luck everyone. even if i dont win the form, i am still so looking forward to the ball. cant wait. susy

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  58. UnknownJanuary 7, 2013 at 2:44 AM

    Ohhhhh I cant wait!!! :D Hopefuly Ill be able to get my hands on another one and join up! :D

    Hugs,

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  59. JacqueJanuary 7, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    I participated last year and would love the chance to win another form. My wedding dress is hanging on the one I already have but I would love to have another one! Thanks for the opportunity to join in the fun!

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  60. UnknownJanuary 7, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    I would love to go to the "Ball"!! Please enter me for a chance to win such an amazing prize!!

    Tracie
    http://homeofthepurskey.blogspot.com

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  61. LaineJanuary 7, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    Wow, just found you and your fabulous dress form. This is something I have always wanted and would love to go to the 'Ball' Thank you for this fabulous opportunity. PS live in the UK.
    Hugs from
    Laine
    X
    Dreamlaine@gmail.com

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  63. HelloJanuary 7, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    Just found your site through Free Vintage Digital Stamps and love what I see. I would love to win the dress form - they are beautiful the way you have dressed them up. Sounds like fun. Oh yeah, I just became a follower too.

    lafaellis85@twlakes.net

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  64. StampingJudyJanuary 7, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    This sounds like fun! I would love to win this dress form.

    Judy Jackson

    stampingjudy at yahoo dot com

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  65. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    Hi, Carol! I'm dropping by from Free Vintage Digi Stamps, too. Thanks for this fun giveaway! (I signed up for your blog, too).

    janthony332002ATyahooDOTcom

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  66. LindaJanuary 7, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    I've been wanting a dress form. What fun it would be to adorn it. Thank you for the giveaway.

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  67. WandaJanuary 7, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    What a fun giveaway, would so love to win. Your blog is so great I have gotten many lovely ideas, and lots of eye candy. TTFN

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  68. WandaJanuary 7, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    Forgot my email
    somethingshinny@yahoo.com

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  69. ClaudiaJanuary 7, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    In it to WIN it! Got ideas galore for the ball!

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  70. DeeDeeJanuary 7, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    I have the stash just need the model..thanks so much.. :D

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  71. TLadyJanuary 7, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    WHAT A SUPER GIVE-AWAY!!!!!!! These dress forms are ALL THE RAGE NOW! AND it would be SUPER FUN to TRANSFORM one of these & DRESS IT UP!!!!!!!!! (Found you through Pamela's blog, Free Vintage Digi Images! ):)

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  72. MaryJanuary 7, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    Fantastic giveaway! I have tons of vintage lace I would love to put on one of these! Thanks for the chance
    marika200@hotmail.com

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  73. cindyJanuary 7, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    these are awesome. i usually use small forms, but these are great. Where do we find these forms for sale?

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  74. the MuzeJanuary 7, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE all the possibilties

    Suz
    The Muze
    allmymusings@msn.com

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  75. Deborah345January 7, 2013 at 2:01 PM

    Oh these are so pretty. I could cover a form with old lace that I have tucked away in a box. It needs to come into the light.
    deborah 345 dot 2 at gmail dot com

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  76. DianaJanuary 7, 2013 at 4:43 PM

    tHANK U I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN THIS DRESS FORM. tHEY ARE BEAUTIFUL.
    aND GOOD LUCK 2 u ALL.

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  77. GemmaJanuary 7, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    I am going to try to join the ball this year! Love your blog!
    Patti

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  78. VanessaJanuary 7, 2013 at 5:56 PM

    Love both of these, if I had to pick one Id be torn! :-) Thanks for a chance to win!!!

    vbehymer at gmail

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  79. JenniferJanuary 7, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    How amazing!! I just heard about the ball from Pamela's blog (free vintage digi stamps). I'm so intrigued...please enter me for a chance to win!

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  80. CathyDJanuary 7, 2013 at 8:16 PM

    Oh, I have wayyyyyy so many ideas to with one, including your idea with the sheet music. Please include me in the drawing. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  81. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2013 at 8:32 PM

    Would love to decorate screes form. Vintagecupboardfl@gmail.com

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  82. Lou Anne HazelJanuary 8, 2013 at 1:29 AM

    I've been wanting a dress form and would love to win this! What fun.

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  83. TeeJanuary 8, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    Yippety Yeppity Yo! Count me in too. I'd love to win my very own dress form. Otherwise I will have to attend in borrowed duds :(

    Love it that you're hosting this grand event again.

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  84. Jan HermannJanuary 11, 2013 at 12:25 PM

    I found your blog through Celeste - I'd love to participate in the Ball!!

    Jan

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  85. Judy at GoldCountryCottageMarch 11, 2013 at 1:52 PM

    Hello Carol. I am a new follower and I know I'm too late for the give away but I just came over from Shabby Story where Lynn is telling about your party coming up. Sounds like such a fun idea, and Mabel can't wait to see everyone in their finery. She's all about competition!!. If you have a minute I'd love for you to visit the Cottage..Happy Monday..Judy

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