Friday, May 1, 2009

Cuttlebug Spa weekend: Relax, Rejuvenate, Be Inspired!

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This is it!!!...Our Spa Weekend at CuttlebugChallenge !! What a fantastic way to start National Scrapbooking Day, May 3, by starting a day earlier and giving away some awesome prizes!! Read through my post so you can see what you must do to be entered to win one of many prizes being offered by our Design Team and some great sponsors!!

THE SUNFLOWER...(Helianthus annuus) is an annual plant in the family Asteraceae and native to the Americas, with a large flowering head (inflorescence). The stem can grow as high as 3 meters (9 3/4 ft) and the flower head can reach 30 cm (11.8 in) in diameter with the "large" seeds. The term "sunflower" is also used to refer to all plants of the genus Helianthus, many of which are perennial plants. (wikipedia)...

Let's forget for a moment those details from science class and let me share with you my feelings about the sunflower. Just the name alone makes me think of life, life that the sun gives us. It looks up to the sun for strength and growth just as I do. Imagine relaxing in a field of sunflowers letting the sun rejuvenate your very being. Oh, I just close my eyes and go into my little mental world of being one of the sunflowers with the clear blue sky above me and the bright sun whose rays peeking out from behind a cloud look like water pouring out of a watering can. Now that the sun has done it's miracle on me, it's time to relax in a tub of water allowing my body to absorb the wetness into my body and limbs. Again, I close my eyes and pretend I am that sunflower replenishing the water into the roots of my body.

Please share with me your favorite flower....

I would love to have you follow me as I express my creative "liberties". Leave me a comment and join my blog. Move on to the next 'flower' by clicking on Tracy . Keep a list of DT names and their flower so that once you have visited each 'flower' you can send an email to cuttlebugchallengecontest@gmail.com with your completed list.

Be sure to keep checking back at cuttlebugchallenge for info, updates and maybe a few fun surprises happening all weekend long!!



Design Team Prizes

Karen M- K&Co goodies
Amber-Ribbon and Martha Stewart
Maggie-Uhu Glue
Ching-SEI Windsor
Christine-Basic Grey
Lea-Scenic Route Sonoma papers
Danni-Small Spa basket
Nathalia-Vintage ribbon/trim/lace
Jen P-Paisley Embossing Folder
Spike-Arboone, a pot of Glitter Ritz Glitter and a set of Spellbinders Nesties
Mrs. J-Lush bath bomb, a candle and a couple of little surprises
Cassie-Lavender goodies Sachet and Pillow mist
Peggy-Party Light Scented Candle
Cassie-Sophia Lea jewelry

Awesome Sponsor Prizes

Blythe Terrarium http://www.blithegardens.etsy.com/
Monogrammed Robe By Tammy http://www.monogrammingbytammy.etsy.com/
Bella Bee designs http://www.bellabeedesigns.etsy.com/
Ferris Wheels Wonderful gift set for PC comfort http://www.theferriswheels.etsy.com/
Delicious fun Handmill soup from SavonShoppe http://www.savonshoppe.etsy.com/
Java to help rejuvenate from Katheryn http://www.katherynmd.etsy.com/
Gotta have something sweet http://www.fivestarsweets.etsy.com/
Hand painted coffee mugs from Mary's http://www.marywibis.etsy.com/
Blooming towel basket http://www.christiecreations.etsy.com/
Bath soap http://www.nickileigh.etsy.com/
Manicure and pedicure kit http://www.erzuliecosmetics.etsy.com/
Chocolate soaps http://www.southernvtsoap.etsy.com/
Complete Spa Basket with bath salt, eye pillow and MORE!! http://www.tuttieloutoo.etsy.com/

GRAND PRIZE

Epson 900 Printer and 3 months worth ink cartridges!!

Cricut Expressions with 2 new cartridges!!

3 Cuttlebug machines and folders...one daily!!

HAVE A FUN AND EXCITING TIME HOPPING!!!

125 comments:

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  2. I love sunflowers too! They are so pretty when in full bloom. The next stop on the hop is Tracy http://www.luv2cre8joy.blogspot.com. Thanks so much!!!

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  3. Hi Roe sending lots of love and glitter your way. Thanks for being part of the blog hop
    Lots of hugs

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  4. LOVE your sunflower pic!! I plant sunflowers every year because I have a family of bluejays that come to visit hen it goes to seed.I would have to say that my favorite flowers are lilacs. They remind me of my childhood.

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  5. Hrmm...I haven't yet picked a favorite flower yet. But I do love orchids. I've sub to your thru google reader. Thanks!

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  6. I loved sunflowers back in high school.
    I'm going to have my kids plant some this year.

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  7. The sun is one of my main inner energy too. But my fave flowers are the soft and bold: ranunculus, anemones, poppy, peony

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  8. Hi Roe, I love your flower as well. When we are in France in the summer we visit fields of sunflowers, so amazing!

    Ellen

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  9. pretty flowers you got here roe! btw, who's next? i'm lost :( hehe

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  10. You are a beautiful writer! I can picture relax with the sunflowers are you speak!

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  11. love the sunflower here, too! i just got some seeds for some deep orange/red ones. happy NSD!

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  12. Oh I love sunflowers. They are so bold and beautiful looking.

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  13. Sunflowers are so pretty! I would love to grow some! Great blog! Happy NSD!

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  14. sunflowers are a fav of mine too

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  15. although I do love sunflowers... I have to say the peony is truly my favorite :)

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  16. I am in love with the sunflower and the lily. I drew one many years ago and have the sunflower tattooed on my should blade. Thanks for the inspiration

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  17. Hi Roe...
    Fab flower the sunflower TFS!!!I am following!!!
    Have a great weekend:)♥
    `Thanks`:)for a great Blog Hop

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  18. Well you have chosen my most favourite of flowers. I call them happy flowers as they have such big smiley faces. I would love one day to see in real life one of the huge fields they have with rows and rows of them. I have photos from calenders but think it would be one of the most moving sights I would ever see.

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  19. My favorite flower is the sweet pea. So delicate and smells so good too.

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  20. I like most flowers so it would be hard to pick just one as a favorite. Your sunflower picture is beautiful.

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  21. My favorite flowers are peonies.
    Linda Peterson

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  22. My favorite flowers are made of paper :o)

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  23. Sunflowers are so beautiful. We used to live close to a field of sunflowers and in the fall, there were always people in the field taking pictures with their kids!

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  24. We love sunflowers and add them every year to our vegetable garden.

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  25. Sunflowers are one of my favorite flowers [my icon = bulldogs as a sunflower]! And orchids too!

    I'm now a follower of yours! Cannot wait to see more of your posts.

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  26. I don't know that I have a favorite flower I love them all for different reasons

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  27. wow thats a grand prize alright.. thanks for treating me along the way of this hop...you have a awesome blog bvery inviting!! I am also now a follower.

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  28. Yes! I think I would love to follow your blog. I love that some of the great bloggers are a little "more" my age.

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  29. Sunflowers rock, but they make me feel so short!! And they would take up my entire Patio...

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  30. Oh, I forgot to share. My favorite flower is probably the rose. I have dozens in my back yard. But I love sunflowers, especially on cards, I make.

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  31. My favorite flowers are Lilacs :)

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  32. I love sun flowers too. I really like to grow them myself and see them grow enormous from such a little seed.
    I love to relax with a book.
    Eveline.

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  33. A sunflower can save a life. A little life, but still a life. It saved my daughter's gerbil. (long story) the short version is it lived off a sunflower in the basement until weeks later we found him.
    Sandi

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  34. SUNFLOWERS OMG....I have a collection of them that you would not believe. ;) Yes you are right that is my favorite flower!!!

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  35. I tried to follower but it "failed to connect". Will try again.

    My favorite flower is the Hibiscus.

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  36. I'm a follower!

    I have two favorite flowers--purple bearded irises & white carnations.

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  37. Hi Roe. My fav flower is Gerbera (not sure if it's the same in english) They come in so many colours and they always make me happy. I feel like they are a minature version of sunflower - and in more coloours, lol.

    This bloghop is so much fun. I'm hopping on.

    Greetings from Sweden.

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  38. My favorite flower is the lilac and they are starting to bud. I can tell that I really think you are a fun person.

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  39. this brings back memories of a cross country trip I took with my parents and two of my children, we stopped next to a sunflower field in full bloom and snapped some pictures. Thanks for participating in the blog hop.

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  40. oops forgot my favourite flower is the pansy, such a happy face!

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  41. yes sunflowers are nice and bright

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  42. It's about time someone picked the sunflower!! LOL. Having started with Beth, I'm close to the bottom and was beginning to think no one had this as their favourite. Being that my blog is called Sunflowers and Dragonflies, I think you can guess it's my fav too!

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  43. My favorite flowers are carnations, for every holiday when i was growing up my dad would bring me beautiful bouquets of carnations!

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  44. I have a different flower each season. Tulips for Spring, Roses in the Summer, Sunflowers in the fall, and anything colorful in the winter.

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  45. Sunflowers are so much fun, thanks for the fun blog hop!

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  46. Hi; great flower (and great pic of it). My favorite flowers are lilies!
    Thanks for the hop!

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  47. Wow, your description of the Sunflower is amazing! I always like this flower and have a bunch of Sunflower stamps to make cards with because it makes such a sunny and cheery card for any occasion.
    I have so many personal favorites in my garden, but I guess I have to say the Rose is my most fav.
    Thanks for the tour - this blog hop's been awesome.

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  48. Thanks for hosting a spot on this blog hop Roe. I am a follower now and look forward to your next update :)

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  49. My fave flower is the gerbera - they are so happy looking!

    Enjoy the Spa Weekend!

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  50. I love sunflowers...AND sunflower seeds, yum yum!

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  51. love your flower and your music...I think I went on my own vacation for a moment :)

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  52. sunflowers...the flower of Kansas!!!

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  53. My kids love sunflowers and already have some planted for the year.

    jenniferlynnhansen at yahoo dot com

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  54. Sunflowers are great! My mother grows some giant ones in her garden!

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  55. So many great things to see on this blog hop! Looking forward to your newsletters!

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  56. Hi Roe, there's nothing more beautiful than a sunflower! And it does bring a smile to my face thinking about them! So happy your better and taking part in the blog hop!!!!
    Hugs
    Amber

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  57. Hi Roe, For me the tulip is one of the most beautiful flowers! Not because i'm from holland! but just because of it's simplicity! sandra :-)

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  58. My fav flower is orchid........deanna

    www.girlsinthecraft.blogspot.com

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  59. Thank U for the chance to play Blog Hop and to WIN! I am having a blast!

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  60. My favourite flower is the Fresia it has such a sweet scent for such a small flower.

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  61. Gerbras are my fave along with daisys they are delicate but full of colour I love the pettles and they make me smile.

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  62. My favorite flower would have to be either tulips or forget-me-nots. Thanks for the fun blog hop! :)

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  63. This is really fun. Love the sunflower

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  64. My favourite flower is the Gerbera Daisy. It's such a happy flower!

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  65. I love growing sunflowers in my garden. They just make you happy to look at them.

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  66. My favorite flower is the peony. The sunflower, though, is a beauty. We have so many in Manitoba, fields and fields of them.

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  67. sunflowers have such happy flowers.They just make you smile and feel better.

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  68. sunflowers are such a happy flower!.....

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  69. What a great choice for the flower...so glad I am a follower of yours already.

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  70. I love sunflowers too. A little bird dropped a seed in my front yard last year my dh said im sure thats a sunflower so we left it go sure enough it was we had a 6ft flower right in our front yard. I little miracle of nature. Thanks for hosting. -Melissa

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  71. My little girl is just planting sunflowers in nursery and loving it. My favourite flower is the snapdragon.

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  72. my favs are peonies....i have 100 year old peony stock from my mom's!
    sandyh
    sandyha@comcast.net

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  73. Nothing happier than a Sunflower.

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  74. I think I love all flowers..

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  75. I teach a big sunflower unit to my students- its such a beautiful flower!

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  76. I'm still trying to decide what my favorite flower is. I love bright colors so my "favorite" seems to change...

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  77. my favorite flower is definitely roses, dark red ones in particular :)

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  78. Sunflowers are my daughters favorite flower. She love the sunflowers they plant in the empty fields by our subdivision.

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  79. Thanks, Rosemary! Great flower and beautiful website - glad to be a follower (not a flowerer!).

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  80. I love Sunflowers to, and your Pic ist a Sign for Summer for me

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  81. I was wondering if someone have choose the Sunflower... and here it is!!!!!!! Thanks! The picture of your flower draw a smile in my face. :o)

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  82. I love sunflowers. They really do just scream happiness!

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  83. My favorite flower is the bluebonnet. They grow wild here in Texas and are so pretty! Thank you so much for doing this!

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  84. What fun I'm having. Thank you for being a part of the Cuttlebug Spa weekend. Lots to see and learn on these marvelous blogs.
    Deloris

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  85. Just dropped in to say hi ScrapinNannyof5 grvdger@suscom-maine.net

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  86. Sunflowers are pretty...my favorite is the daisy because it is just so darn friendly!!

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  87. Happy NSD! I just became your follower. You have a nice blog.
    Have a great weekend.

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  88. Sunflowers are so pretty. My favorite flowers are daisys, I think they are just so cute.

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  89. My fav. flower has always been the sunflower! :-)

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  90. My favorite flower is the gardenia. Love the smell! YOur blog is fantastic! Thanks for sharing the make your own embossing paste! Great idea!

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  91. Love your Black & Yellow card. Happy NSD!
    Cheers...

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  92. I am having so much fun!!
    Roses are my favourite flower, I love one called Angel Face. It has a gorgeous scent and is purple in color.

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  93. Hi Rosemary :)
    My favourite flower is hydrangeas.
    I love how big they are & their soft colours.

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  94. Wonderful Sunflowers! A memory from childhood in the prairies of Oklahoma, to the current area of North Texas! Thanks for the opportunity!

    ~Bev

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  95. My favorite flower isssss the sunflower! I just love how bright and cheery it is.. and it seems so natural. I loved driving through Kansas to see my Aunt and seeing all the fields of them in bloom.. really spectacular!

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  96. I love all flowers stargazers are my favorite though.

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  97. Never done a bloghop before... why not? I hear you say... I can't imagine. What wonderful blogs I have. Love your sunflower, but I think I like tulips as one of my favourites, ever since visiting the bulbfields in Amsterdam.
    I'm now a follower too.
    Chrissie

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  98. Hi roe. Really enjoyed your music on your blog! My favorite flower is the gardenia.

    ava

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  99. Fun fun fun! Thanks for the chance to win and for participating in the blog hop. My dd loves sunflowers, only she thinks that any yellow flower she sees that looks similar is a sunflower. It's super cute to see her face when she sees a real one. (she is only 3)

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  100. Sunflowers remind me of my sister in law from Kansas, they're her favorite flower. This hop is so much fun!

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  101. I do love sunflowers too, grew some once and they were HUUUGE
    AllisonX

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  102. I love sunflowers too. When my grandson was small we planted some around the perimeter of a 6 x 6 square. It was his secret fort in the garden.

    Make yourself a GREAT day!

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  103. I am really enjoying this blog hop it is the first I have ever done..

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  104. Love it! Thanks for being part of the blog hop. :)

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  105. Sunflowers are so happy flowers.

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  106. Great blog hop and always plant some sunflowers each year!

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  107. Sunflowers big, and small, I love them all! <3

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  108. Sunflowers are definte attention getters. So big and colorful! Love sunflower seeds too! My favorite flower is the lilac. I think the fragrance is so soothing and beautiful. My yard is full of them. I only wish they lasted longer.

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  109. I love sunflowers too and just "started" some dwarf sunflower seeds indoors so I can plant them when it warms up here. We are just starting spring here in Ontario, Canada. ~ Shelley

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  110. Your sunflower reminds me of Arizona-sunshine perhaps? And I love it!!

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  111. Some awesome prizes this weekend! I love sunflowers too!

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  112. I have so many Sunflower stamps that I use to brighten up a card. My favorite flower is the columbine, which are getting ready to bloom in my garden. Thanks so much for being part of the blog hop...I'll be back to visit.

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  113. Sunflowers are great. They remind me of summer.

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  114. I love all flowers and flowering trees!! My favorite would probably be the plumeria because it reminds me of the visit to Hawaii to see my brother when he was stationed there.

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  115. I love sunflowers! I had some growing at one of the houses I owned and they just seemed to make me happy with their bright yellow color. Mine were about 6 1/2 feet tall. I loved them.

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  116. I love sunflowers but I love all flowers!! Living in Texas, I'd have to say, I really like the bluebonnets.

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  117. I love sunflowers too--it is amazing how tall they can get!

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  118. Oh, the pic of the sunflower is pretty. I love lilacs! I wish I could have them year round.

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  119. great choice of flower!

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  120. My very very favorite flower is the lilac....with a close second and third...hydrangeas and roses!
    Kim Marie

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