Saturday, June 26, 2010

Hot Mama Handbags {review+giveaway}

Hold on to your hats, everyone, Hot Mama Handbags is fabulous!




Check out the details! They draw you in, but the quality and sleekness of the bags really have me sold! I thought I was doomed to boring diaper bags for many years, but Hot Mama Handbags offer a very stylish, and welcome, solution! It gets better!! These bags are not just for hot mamas, they are for hot ladies everywhere! :)





If you happen to like choices, you'll love what super sweet (and pretty much my neighbor) Maranda offers up in her shop. Colors, fabrics, pleats, buttons, and the list goes on and on! What girl doesn't like to make her own unique bag? She's so great to work with, and the best part? SUPER FAST! She will get your Hot Mama Handbag out, and quick!





Wondering if a cute bag can really fit everything you need in it?



Uh, yeah! Check out my stash of diapers, snacks, and toys, that once FILLED a bag twice this size and half as cute. Another plus -- it doesn't look like a diaper bag :)

Let's talk a little about the features. If you're like me, you may have lost your keys a couple times in the mess of a diaper bag, or purse for that matter. Maranda equips the Hot Mama Handbags with a wonderful key hook that helps to keep track of the keys! You can also set yourself up with a matching sturdy key fob too! I also think the adjustible shoulder strap is wonderful! It's comfy, and has so many options! Obviously, with all my kid gear, I appreciate the many (six in mine!) spacious pockets, perfect for bottles, cups, and just about anything else you can come up with! What an awesome shower gift for that expectant hot mama! Or, what about that friend who just landed a new job? This would make a super cute tote for classes, and trust me, I've never met a woman who doesn't appreciate a little handbag organization!

What about times when you may be kid-less and diaper free?


Treat yourself to a clutch that holds the essentials perfectly! I keep my cards, phone, and trusty chap stick in mine :) I can hook this onto the handbag key ring too! Seriously, Maranda's thought of everything!!
She is so sweet to offer a $25 gift certificate to Hot Mama Handbags to a lucky reader of The Ivy Twines too! Yay!!


To qualify (you MUST do this before any others!): Check out Hot Mama Handbags and leave a comment on this post telling us your favorite item! I know you'll have more than one :)



**Please leave a valid email address so we can contact you if you win!**




And if one entry is not nearly enough. . . (please leave a separate comment for each extra entry)




Earn one additional entry:



  • Follow The Ivy Twines (publicly) using Google Friend




  • Follow The Ivy Twines on Twitter and leave twitter name




  • Like Ivy Twines on Facebook




  • Tweet or Facebook about this giveaway and leave link!


Earn TEN additional entries:





  • Make a purchase from Hot Mama Handbags!! Let her know you came from Ivy Twines





Your GIVE BACK Entry:





  1. Participate in our Give Back Project Night Night Challenge! (Head over to this post for the details, check out how you can help, and leave a comment!)



  2. Help Project Night Night, and earn 5 extra entries here!! Yay!



Good luck readers and happy shopping at Hot Mama Handbags! I hope you win!




Giveaway will end July 13th at 11:59pm CST. Winner will be chosen via random.org and contacted by email and have 48 hours to respond. Must be 18 to enter, US entries only. So many thanks to Maranda and Hot Mama Handbags for sponsoring this giveaway and spoiling us with our beautiful and classy set for ourselves! We love it!! :)









167 comments:

  1. Samantha MonsebrotenJune 29, 2010 at 8:34 AM

    I love the

    Kleo Sophie size large Hot Mama Handbag

    Samantha
    esmonsebroten@hotmail.com

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  2. Samantha MonsebrotenJune 29, 2010 at 8:35 AM

    Like Ivy Twines on FB

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  3. Samantha MonsebrotenJune 29, 2010 at 8:36 AM

    Like Hot Mama Handbags on FB

    Samantha
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  4. Samantha MonsebrotenJune 29, 2010 at 8:36 AM

    Follow Ivy Twines Publicly on Google

    Samantha Monsebroten
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  5. I like the Ironworks Emma Large Hot Mama Handbag Messenger jk{dot}gorcery{at}gmail{dot}com

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  6. I like the Morning Glory Emma Medium sized bag!

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  7. follow ivy twines

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  8. I love the Del Hi Earth Sophie Large Messenger Bag! In fact it was already in my favorites before this contest was posted along with others!

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  9. I am now also a public follower of the ivy twines blog. I forgot to add my e-mail address in the last comment. Oops.

    sestock@gmail.com

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  10. I already like Hot Mama Handbags on FB.

    sestock@gmail.com

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  11. I have a few Hot Mama Handbags items saved as favorites on Etsy.com. Including the Del Hi Earth bag mentioned above and the Earth Emma large bag.

    sestock@gmail.com

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  12. In the past month I have ordered with hot mama handbags. And each item is better and better. So far I purchased an ironworks pattern changing pad. Custom made paci holder and a wipee diapee. I am saving up so I can have the complete set and buy the handbag ;)

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  13. Forgot to post email nic1021@aol.com

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  14. I love the Kleo Emma Large Messenger Hot Mama Handbag
    rebeccaw2005 at hotmail dot com

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  15. I follow via gfc
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  16. I follow you on twitter-beccaann38
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  17. I like the Midnight Kisses Emma size Small Hot Mama Handbags

    Donna
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  18. I "heart" the Hollywood Emma Medium Messenger bag

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/44832249/hollywood-emma-medium-messenger-by-hot?show_panel=true

    Donna
    dwarrington1@gmail.com

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  19. I follow your blog

    Donna
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  20. I follow you on Twitter as
    2Cats2See

    Donna
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  21. I'm a facebook fan.

    Donna Hufman Warrington
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  22. I "like" Hot Mama Handbags on facebook

    Donna Hufman Warrington
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  23. I tweeted: https://twitter.com/jkgorcery/status/17364856605

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  24. like ivy twins on FB

    Tiffany
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  26. I follow your blog

    Tiffany
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  27. I like the morning glory large Emma bag!

    Tiffany
    Tiffjenkins324@gmail.com

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  28. I like hot momma handbags on FB

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  29. I love the Mocca Medium Clutch Wristlet with detachable strap (http://www.etsy.com/listing/47341142/mocca-medium-clutch-wristlet-with).

    amysweeps at gmail dot com

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  30. I favorited the Mocca Medium Clutch Wristlet with detachable strap (username neverdene).

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  31. I like HMH on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/amymace)
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  32. Publicly following your blog via Google Friend Connect.
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  33. tweet - http://twitter.com/neverdene/status/17378475390

    - amysweeps [at] gmail [dot] com

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  34. i love all the bags in the shop. i think my favorite is the Hollywood Messenger.
    songyueyu at gmail dot com

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  35. i favorited the hollywood mesenger.
    songyueyu at gmail dot com

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  36. i liked Hot Mama Handbags on facebook.

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  37. i follow The Ivy Twines on twitter - syytta

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  38. i like the Ivy Twines on facebook.

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  39. i tweeted about the giveaway
    https://twitter.com/syytta/status/17388658621

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  40. I love the Morning Glory Emma Medium bag.

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  41. I made her shop and the Morning Glory bag my favorite on Etsy (sewinspiredbybaby).

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  42. I like Hot Mama Handbags on Facebook

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  43. Love the Ripple Green Emma Large Messenger Hot Mama Handbag. omydarlingblog(at)gmail(dot)com

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  44. Kleo Emma Large Messenger Hot Mama Handbag
    Love this!
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  45. follow The Ivy Twines on twitter
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  46. like Ivy Twines on facebook
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  47. Optic Blossom Emma Large Hot Mama Handbag Messenger is my favorite.

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  48. I favorited my favorite bag and its matching changing bag.

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  49. I like Hot Mama Handbags on facebook (Michelle Sz.)

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  50. I follow Ivy Twines via Google Friend Connect.

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  51. I follow Ivy Twines on twitter (@NMGiveaway)

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  52. I like Ivy Twines on facebook (Michelle Sz.)

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  53. Tweeted

    http://twitter.com/NMGiveaway/status/17460880157

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  54. I like the Orchid Ginseng Emma Large Hot Mama Handbag Messenger - I hope I win!

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  55. I favorited Orchid Ginseng Emma Large Hot Mama Handbag Messenger on Etsy

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  56. I liked Hot Mama Handbags on Facebook

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  57. I like the Ivy Twines on Facebook

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  58. I like the Blue paisley medium messenger bag
    Rhonda
    kermode@iowatelecom.net

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  59. I'm a fb fan
    Rhonda
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  60. I follow your blog
    Rhonda
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  61. Helped with project night night
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  62. Helped with project night night
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  63. Helped with project night night
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  64. Helped with project night night
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  65. Helped with project night night
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  67. I love this item~ Mocca Emma Medium Messenger Hot Mama Handbag

    I hearted it! :-)

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  68. I follow The Ivy Twines on Twitter!
    https://twitter.com/MTDaisyGirl

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  69. I like the Hollywood Emma Med. Bag.
    Jolynn_Reads@yahoo.com

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  71. Mocca Emma Medium Messenger is my favorite bag. I love the fabric.
    lyndsy.lynch@gmail.com

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  72. Love her bags too! Especially, the Optic Blossom Emma Medium Hot Mama Handbag Messenger.

    jenhong@hotmail.com

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  73. I love the Midnight Kisses Large Clutch with detachable strap.

    sugareaterATgmailDOTcom

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  74. I hearted the Midnight Kisses Large Clutch with detachable strap, username sugareater.

    sugareaterATgmailDOTcom

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  75. peripatetic33
    peripatetic33@hotmaildotcom
    i like this one
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/45989361/wipee-dipee-clutch-to-match-your-handbag

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  76. My fave is the Hollywood Messenger Emma Large.
    cheatingpiggies at hotmail dot com

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  77. Favorited the Laptop Bag! I really need one of those-- my poor computer gets abused when I take it school and work!

    Sally
    BellsandUnicorn(at)gmail(dot)com

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  78. Like Hot Mama Handbags on facebook!

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  79. Like The Ivy Twines on facebook!

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  80. Following theivytwines on twitter!

    (bellsnunicorns)

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  81. Following the blog!


    Sally
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  82. My fav is Mocca Medium Clutch Wristlet with detachable strap by Hot Mama Handbags LOW SHIPPING.

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  83. i love the pop garden emma messenger bag! so cute and useful. from diapers to carrying around a laptop!
    karitsaj at gmail dot com

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  84. i'm following your blog!
    karitsaj at gmail dot com

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  85. i liked the ivy twines on facebook! (user karitsa norman)
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  86. i'm following the ivytwines on twitter! username graffitikit
    karitsaj at gmail dot com

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  87. i liked hot mama handbags on facebook! user karitsa norman
    karitsaj at gmail dot com

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  88. Great shop. I love the Lilly Bag in Pop Garden. Contact info on blog. Thanks!

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  89. I love the Midnight Kisses Large Clutch w/ detatchable handle.

    sabrita@juno.com

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  91. I liked Hot Mamma Handbags on facebook.

    sabrita@juno.com

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  92. I liked The Ivy Twines on facebook.

    sabrita@juno.com

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  93. I favorited the Midnight Kisses Large Clutch w/ handle and Ironworks Emma Medium bag on Hot Mamma Handbags etsy shop as Sabrita.

    sabrita@juno.com

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  94. fave: mocha with button emma large bag
    deannalw47 @ hotmail.com
    xoxoxo

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  95. favorited item
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    xoxoxo

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  96. GFC
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    xoxoxo

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  97. I LOVE the Del hi, Mocca, and so many of your fabric patterns! They're sassy and fun, yet can be elegant, too. So many choices and styles. Great work! I hope I win a certificate so I can purchase one!
    agierman@yahoo.com

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  98. The Large Midnight Kisses Handbag is awesome - such beautiful work and design
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/50716995/midnight-kisses-with-red-button-large
    janicecrespo@gmail.com

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  99. Made the Large Midnight Kisses Bag a favorite item on etsy
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/50716995/midnight-kisses-with-red-button-large
    username janicecrespo
    janicecrespo@gmail.com

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  100. Like Hot Mama Handbags on Facebook
    Janice MacEachern Crespo
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  101. Follow you on Google Friend
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  102. Follow you on Facebook
    Janice MacEachern Crespo
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  103. ah! i loooove her stuff. i'm a new mom to a 2 month old girl and have been on the search for a good diaper bag. haven't found any til what seems like NOW!

    my fave is the gray damask messenger with red lining. sooo pretty. would LOVE to get this GC to put towards that purchase!

    carollai.etsy.com

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  104. can't figure out how to Google Friend... but i want to!

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  105. Christina - xristya@rock.com - I love the Midnight Kisses Large Bag and the Wipee Dippee Midnight Kisses wristlet!

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  106. These bags are gorgeous, I'm in love with them! Too many to pick my fav but I think the Cinnamon Emma design is fabulous! I would totally use the gift cert towards one of the medium or large bags!
    Thanks!
    dana {at} babyelandaily {dot} com

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  107. Like Hot Mama Handbags on FB
    Dana Materese Blake
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  108. Follow on Google Friend
    "babyelan"
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  109. Follow on Twitter
    @dluxebabyelan
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  110. Like you on FB
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  111. Tweet:
    http://twitter.com/DluxeBabyElan/status/17995846489
    dana {at} babyelandaily {dot} com

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  112. Love the mocca large Emma!!

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  113. Love this bag!

    Ripple Sand Emma Medium Messenger by Hot Mama Handbag

    SheilaC

    shecarita at yahoo dot com

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  114. I love the Laptop Bag Custom Made by Hot Mama Handbags in green and pink.
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  115. I love the Optic Blossom Emma large hot mama hangbag!

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  116. Following ivytwines on twitter
    puredove

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  117. Following via GFC

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  118. I love the Orchid Ginseng Emma Large Hot Mama Handbag Messenger

    mandalarctic at gmail dot com

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  119. I <3 the Mocca Medium Clutch Wristlet...beautiful design!

    thecraftynest@gmail.com

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  120. I favorited an item @ Hot Mama Handbags :)

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  121. I really like the large Hollywood Messenger bag

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  122. I follow you publicly on GFC

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  123. I like you on Facebook
    (as AdrianeCoros)

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  124. i really like the midnight kisses clutch! email in profile.

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  125. i favorited the midnight kisses clutch (ichbinseins). email in profile.

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  126. i follow the ivy twines! email in profile.

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  127. i follow on twitter (ichbinseins). email in profile.

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  128. i like the ivy twines on fb! email in profile.

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  129. I love the midnight kisses large clutch!
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/51104662/midnight-kisses-large-clutch-with
    jenny.maurer84 at gmail dot com

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  130. I hearted the midnight kisses large clutch as JennyBolech!
    jenny.maurer84 at gmail dot com

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  131. I like hot mama handbags on facebook as Jenny Bolech!
    jenny.maurer84 at gmail dot com

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  132. I follow ivy twines on GFC as Jenny Bolech!
    jenny.maurer84 at gmail dot com

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  133. I follow ivy twines on twitter as JennyBolech!
    jenny.maurer84 at gmail dot com

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  134. I follow ivy twines on facebook as Jenny Bolech!
    jenny.maurer84 at gmail dot com

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  135. My favorite item is the Gray Damask Clutch. Thanks for the chance to win!

    kellifrobinson[at]gmail.com

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  136. I follow The Ivy Twines via GFC (Kelli Lee).

    kellifrobinson[at]gmail.com

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  137. I'm a Facebook fan of The Ivy Twines (Kelli Flanders Robinson).

    kellifrobinson[at]gmail.com

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  138. My favorite is the small Hummingbirds Blue Emma bag! That print is really pretty.
    hotpepper71 at bell south dot net

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  139. I faved the Hummingbirds Blue Emma Small bag I liked so well.

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  140. tweeted: http://twitter.com/SnowflakeDay/statuses/18437109196

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  141. absolutely love the Lilly Bag in Pop Garden!

    claudecampeau at videotron dot ca
    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  142. I follow via GFC

    claudecampeau at videotron dot ca
    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  143. Seriosly I love all of her bags- so pretty and unique! My fave is the Lilly Bag in Pop Garden.
    Thanks
    meangreenmom[at]gmail[dot]com

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  144. Seriosly I love all of her bags- so pretty and unique! My fave is the Lilly Bag in Pop Garden.
    Thanks
    meangreenmom[at]gmail[dot]com

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  145. I'm already a gfc follower- love your blog :D

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  146. Midnight Kisses Emma Large Messenger Black Band by Hot Mama Handbag

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  147. Love the Cinnamon Emma Large Hot Mama Handbag. Looks awesome! Thanks for the opportunity!

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  148. I follow the Ivy Twines publically. Thanks!

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  149. I follow the Ivy Twines on twitter - @narniamum. Thanks.

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  150. I like The Ivy Twines of Facebook. Thanks!

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  151. Tweeted. Thanks.

    http://twitter.com/narniamum/status/18467825005

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  152. Love the Ironworks clutch and the large bag, too. Cool stuff! lisallen33@yahoo.com

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  153. excitedly waiting... hope i win!

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  154. I like the pretty Mocca with Brown Emma Medium. tylerpants(at)gmail.com

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  155. I'm a follower. tylerpants(at)gmail.com

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  156. My favorite is the Del Hi Earth Sophie Large Messenger Hot Mama Handbag! peanut[at]nyc.rr.com

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  157. Kleo Sophie size large Hot Mama Handbag

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  158. Kleo Sophie size large Hot Mama Handbag

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  159. https://twitter.com/momsfocus/status/18495213574

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