Friday, July 13, 2012

Dyeabolical Yarn for You!


Edited to add on July 17th, 2012: The giveaway is now over and the winner has been selected. No further entries are being taken. Thanks to those who entered and there will be another giveaway soon.

(photo from Rachel of Dyeabolical Yarns)
Hi Knitters,
I have an opportunity for you to win this whopping hank (440 yards) of Dyeabolical Super Ego Yarn in the Themyscira colorway! I am so in love with this colorway that I unknowingly bought both the yarn and the roving from Rachel of Dyeabolical Yarns in her booth at the Kentucky Fiber Festival in 2011. There is something about this colorway that absolutely glows. It is so saturated and rich. I think it is difficult to capture the glow of this skein in a photo.

I recently worked both my skein of Themyscira in Sporty and spun my 4oz. roving. Rachel saw my shawl on the blog and contacted me to see if I would like to give away a hank in the same colorway, Themyscira, in her Super Ego base. I jumped at the chance! I would love for one of you to have this yarn.

Here is what you have the opportunity to win:

1 hank of Themyscira (photo above) in the Super Ego base (100% superwash wool,  440 yards/150 grams). Technically this yarn is a sport weight but it can be used as a heavy fingering to a light worsted weight. It has range. The generous hank has huge yardage so one skein could make a pair of socks or a good sized shawl.

In case you are wondering what Themyscira means, it is Wonder Woman's secret paradise island, which I love. Isn't that fun?


To refresh your memory, here is the Little Shells Shawlette I just finished in the Dyeabolical  Themyscira.


It is a sweet little shawlette with great pops of color.  I can't wait until it cools down so I can wear it. 


Now this I haven't shared yet. I recently spun up a bouncy, soft, squishy bulky weight yarn in the Themyscira colorway in Falkland Wool. It is gorgeous and I can't keep my hands off of it. I got 150 yards of squooshy, yummy double-marled yarn. I will share a little more information and my plans for this one later. You can see the rich colors pouring out of this yarn.

Here are the links for today:
Dyeabolical Yarns
Little Shells Shawlette (free pattern)

To win the gigantic skein of squooshy, yummy Themyscira in the Super Ego base, please leave one comment on this blog post. Please leave your rav id or email address so I can easily get in touch if you win. I will be back soon to randomly select a winner. This is a great chance to try some fantastic yarn from a talented independent dyer!

Thank you, Rachel, for your generosity.

Good luck and let the comments begin. Good weekend to you all.
best, susie

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Britni :) said...

What beautiful eye candy! and wonderful yarn to win. :)

Rav: Beewing

Nicole Ryan said...

Dyeing to make something new!

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Jersey Shore Deb said...

Wow, I think this was meant to be--I was just thinking this morning how I want to make a small shawl to help me through the air conditioned summer. That yarn is absolutely gorgeous and would be perfect for this project!
JerseyShoreDeb on Ravelry

Nicole Ryan said...
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Jennie said...

That is so pretty! I've been wanting to make a Trillian shawl, and this would be perfect. Thanks for the opportunity!

rav name dayartist

Jess said...

Gorgeous! rav: jplantgirl

Sarah said...

Beautiful yearn! Would love to make a shawl out of it!

Katrina @ Pics, Pages & Purls said...

What a BEAUTIFUL colorway!!! LOVE it!
What a great giveaway...photoktrapp @ gmail . com

AthertonCA said...

I can see why you bought this colorway in both yarn and roving--it's gorgeous.

Rav ID: AthertonGirl

Jess said...
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Franciscan Spirituality Center said...

Pure delight!
I wish. I wish. I wish. I wish...

Franciscan Spirituality Center said...

Pure delight! I wish, I wish, I wish....

pattytrish said...

I adore this color, and the shawl you made with it. Thanks for the giveaway!
-pattytrish

Anonymous said...

It is fantastic that we can learn about this wonderful yarn and also the shawl pattern on your blog, Susan.

PLC1 (Paula)

Julia Pressley said...

The yarn is absolutley BEAUTIFUL! :)

rav- justjulia

Franciscan Spirituality Center said...

Pure delight!
I wish. I wish. I wish. I wish...

Anonymous said...

Beautiful Colors!
BeeCuz

Aristi said...

Oh such a wonderful giveaway! Thank you both! :-)

knitranslatezen on Ravelry

Anonymous said...

It is a beautiful colorway! Thank you for the yarn info and the shawl pattern.
PLC1

smozerose said...

Such a beautiful yarn, the colors are so vibrant and rich, sets the imagination on fire!
Rav ID: smozerose

smozerose said...

Such a beautiful yarn, the colors are so vibrant and rich, sets the imagination on fire!
Rav ID: smozerose

joyce said...

Love the beautiful colors, looks so yummy. Would love to put this on my knitting needles.

kathy h said...

I am so ready for a new project - perfect colors in this yarn

Marilou said...

I love that yarn. If I won, I think I'd make the same shawl.

Thanks!

Grammiknit on rav
mkjewett@aol.com

Anonymous said...

Just gorgeous yarn and so very generous of Rachel :0)
Love Mel x
womaninashoe on rav

kathy h said...

I am so ready for a new project and this yarn is just perfect

Eenae said...

What a great giveaway and gorgeous yarn! I've seen her yarn at fiber festivals but have yet to try it. Your shawlette turned out beautifully by the way!

Cheers-
Nina aka Maegwin on Ravelry

joyce said...

Beautiful colors, would love to put this yummy yarn on my knitting needles.

Anonymous said...

What a stunning mix of colours! Thank you for the opportunity to win this!

Alexia

music1982@hotmail.com

(picked anonymous as dont have a blogg.. yet!)

Kari W. said...

That's a great color. Thanks for the chance to win it.
dogmaw on Ravelry

Leanne (Lunatic84) said...

It is stunning!! I would make the Little Shells too because I have the perfect blue dress to wear with it!!

Kerry said...

Love the colors of this yarn!
Rav ID: knit2crochet

Dayna said...

Beautiful!! Thank you for the chance to win!!
ravid: daynalyn

Amanda said...

Gorgeous! And Wonder Woman!
Rav ID: QuiteCool

Julia C said...

This yarn looks wonderful!

dewiec(at)yahoo(dot)ca

Rae Lynne said...

Awesome yarn! I've been wanting to try Her yarn for awhile now!

Raelynne01

Unknown said...

I'd love to make a shawl out of that - I think something simple like Jane Richmond's Rae would show off the colors quite nicely! Rav id: amandalyna. Thanks for the chance to win!

Brianna said...

Beautiful Yarn!

Brianna said...

Beautiful Yarn!

asjknits said...

How lovely! Keeping my fingers crossed... Rav ID: asjknits

Unknown said...
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Unknown said...

I'd love to make a shawl out of that - I think something simple like Jane Richmond's Rae would show off the colors quite nicely! Rav id: amandalyna. Thanks for the chance to win!

Marta said...

That yarn is so awesome! I checked out Dyeabolical's website just yesterday based on that shawlette you knit up. I'd love to win -- another great giveaway! Rav ID: sbnyc

klhp said...

I'm in a total love fest with variegated yarn right now. This one is gorgeous!

-Kristin

leighnut@mac.com

Kelsie Butler said...

Oooohh such a gorgeous color. I can already see the little shawl I would make with this! What a great giveaway. Would so love to win this! Rav id: soonerknitter

Kristin said...

What beautiful yarn!

Rav: kristinfitzgerald

patty said...

beautiful and I throw my hat in.

Rav id: Patty

Robyn said...

Oh, I love it! I wonder if a shawl or socks made from this would give me superpowers, just like WW ;) Only one way to find out, I suppose...

Sherri Falls said...

Love the yarn! I love to see what you spin...not into spin yet...maybe someday! Love the shawl and the color is awesome. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win! Rav ID :Quiltsnot

Anonymous said...

Stunning! Thanks for the chance to win it.

Rav: czcestaro

memphish said...

What beautiful yarn with such a fun , if hard to pronounce name.

Sherri F. said...

Love the colors~Amazing! Thanks for the chance to win! Love to read your blog and all that you share!
rav id:quiltsnot

cehermanator said...

That is lovely yarn! What a generous giveaway! Thank you, Susan and Rachel, for offering it!!!
Rav id: cehermanator

ChristiD said...

Beautiful colors!!!!

Christi

Rav ID - CDBear

Kelsie Butler said...

Oooohh such a gorgeous color! I would love to win this. I can already see the little shawl I would make with this. Rav id: soonerknitter

ChristiD said...

Pretty pretty colors!!! I hope you pick me!

Christi
CDBear

Jami Clifford said...

Soooo pretty. Would love to have it!
jjj.wy@mac.com

Mamacass said...

I love that yarn! Thanks for the giveaway!

ravid: mamacass

scrappnb@yahoo.com

Ginger said...

Beautiful yarn! The color is quite stunning.

Rav ID is gswart

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous yarn and gorgeous shawl Susan. Thanks for the inspiration!

Rav: pamelaknits

Margo said...

Love your blog and the yarn is to dye for! :) Love the colors!

mwhiterug@att.net

Mamacass said...

WOW! Gorgeous yarn!

ravid: mamacass
scrappnb@yahoo.com

Knitschmidt said...

Beautiful!! I've been thinking about this coor since you posted your finished shawl. :D

rav id: knitschmidt

Ginger said...

Beautiful yarn! The color is stunning!

Rav ID is gswart

Unknown said...

What gorgeous colors & your shawl is beautiful.

Rav: 3garnets

Donna r said...

I would love it! Colors are awesome and it came from KY! Yeah!

Gynx said...

That is such a fun colorway! I have been wanting to try Dyeabolical for a while now. Thanks for the chance to win a skein!

gynx on Ravelry

Anonymous said...

I am a new knitter and love your toy patterns. Thank you.

Tara said...

That yarn is gorgeous!

Tracie said...

Beautiful - that color just begs to be a shawl for my Mom!

Tara said...

Gorgeous yarn! I've been meaning to try Dyeabolical for awhile now.

(taralyn1104 on Ravelry)

Tracie said...

Beautiful colorway - I can just picture a shawl for my Mom in it.

tamsden on RAV

kanani said...

Gorgeous! Love the FO stripes!

kanani on ravelry

Julliana Lund said...

Wow, that is some gorgeous yarn! I am so desperate to try some lovely indie dyer yarn, and have yet to buy some.

juleslunder on rav

Julliana Lund said...

Lovely yarn! I've been wanting to try some indie dyed yarns...this would be a great way to start!

juleslunder on rav

honeypumpkin said...

Such Yummy yarn! honeypumpkin on Rav...

Sheri said...

Love Dyeabolical!

Sheri said...

Love Dyeabolical!

Sara said...

If you don't pick me, I'm going to have to go buy a skein like that because I. Love. It!!!

Sara

Rav...Survivor

Anonymous said...

Lovely yarn!

Judy said...

That colorway calls to me, too. I think it is the vividness of the turquoise with the splash of yellow.

JulieLorayne said...

Absolutely beautiful !! I want to make everything you post and love all your selections of yarn !!! You have inspired me from branching out on my hat knitting to making shawls !!! The Silk Moon Crescent Shawl was all it took, I am hooked.......Love this yarn ! Keep inspiring us; I do not know how you have time for children, the blog, emails, working with yarn folks, and your knitting. You must knit in your sleep !

reedsgran on rav said...

This looks wonderful. Pick me!!

JulieLorayne said...

I forgot to leave my ravelry ID.....
JulieLorayne

Anonymous said...

Lovely yarn and I've been dying to knit a shawl. You model them so beautifully! Thank you! Jodi Jaconi, or JodeJ rav ID!

Nikki Kirkwood said...

Beautiful! I just visited the site and think I also need the superheroes colorway! What a beautiful collection of yarn!

Rav ID: ngk5040

Kathy said...

Pretty, pretty !
Ravelry -- strandknits

author said...

Gorgeous yarn!
andreavsg@mac.com

Linda P said...

oooooo....want, want, want! I LOVE the colorway..what I could do with that yarn!

Linda7267 Rav

Geraldine said...

Lovely yarn! Would love to offer it a home! Thanks for the chance to win!

Becky said...

Love this. Thanks for the giveaway.

Becky (gathersnomoss)

cguard(on rav) said...

Me please this would make awesome socks for my little bird that is about to spread her wings and fly off to her new life as a college student and is in a complete and utter panic because she scored too high on the placement test! For the first time I will have an empty nest as her not so little brother is off to an awesome Semester School so I plan to sit and knit knit knit.

km said...

So Vivid! I think since I noticed that they dyer's name is Rachel this would have to be something I knit for my daughter...Rachel.

Alyssa said...

Oh, it's gorgeous! I would love to make a shawl out of it :)

Unknown said...

What an amazing skein of Yarn. Hope since I am on a Yarn diet and can't purchase any more yarn that I get lucky and win some. You can reach me at Ravelry as OlofDrofn or on my blog www.knittingwitholof.com

Thank you Susan for hosting the giveaway!

Anonymous said...

I always enjoy seeing what a colorful yarn like this looks like when it is all knitted up. It's just outstanding!

DCAlaneKnits on Rav

katydid1235 said...

Love the yarn; thanks for the chance to win!

tresa said...

Beautiful awesome color !!!



Byrd1400@suddenlink.net

Lucy said...

Awesome yarn and giveaway!

Lucy21780 on rav

Desiree said...

Thanks for this awesome give away!
Raverly id nonosmom.

Thanks again!

Anonymous said...

I love the colors!!
Rav ID annealden

Fiona said...

Gorgeous colours and a great name!

Rav ID: pipnmilly

Lacey said...

I love everything Dyabolical! Her colors knock my socks every single time I look in her shop. I was able to do her last round of her fiber club (before it went unclub), and it was the happiest 3 mos of my life. Her fibers are never disappointing, and her customer service ROCKS!

I'd love to win something of hers while I'm on a spending hiatus. I'm totally looking for a better job to up the yarn budget and therefore my Dyeabolical budget!

venutianbeauty on Rav

Jen said...

Awesome yarn--thanks for the opportunity to win it!

Jen

Jen said...

Beautiful yarn--love to knit something scrumptious with it!

Sarah said...

You always have such fun giveaways, thanks for that! This yarn looks gorgeous.

Ravid: dinahsmommy

Heather T. said...

Holy smokes that is amazingly lovely yarn! and what a generous gift to possibly win. You're too kind.
Rav: luvthesnow

Heather said...

Wow! what lovely yarn to possibly win. You're too generous.
Rav: luvthesnow

Kristin said...

This is truly a beautiful colorway! It would be so much fun to work with. Thanks for the opportunity to enter!

Kristin aka laterknitter on Ravelry

Kristin said...

This is a beautiful colorway. It would be so much fun to see the development of it as I knit!! Thanks for the opportunity to enter.
Kristin aka laterknitter on Ravelry

D said...

That yarn is gorgeous! Danielle.Alkire *AT* gmail.com

Meriam said...

I must have this yarn...the colorway is gorgeous!!!

Jo Anne W-M said...

That's some pretty yarn.
joannewm on Ravelry

knitterlydesigns said...

I love how bold and saturated it is!

knitterlydesigns on Ravelry

Unknown said...

Would love to win! Love that color. So fun! Ravelry id : lafabulosa

bethski3@yahoo.com said...

This colorway is gorgeous!!!

Mim said...

Wow, that is a gorgeous colorway. Thanks for the giveaway.
Rav ID: mim
email: mimsfam at gmail dot com

dcknitsandbakes said...

This is beautiful!
JACM on ravelry

Anonymous said...

I've been eyeing this color way for some time now!
Love it & love the shawl!
H82purl on Ravelry

Wendy said...

Love the name and the color! Your shawlette is amazing!

Rav: nendy

heatherg7 said...

Susan you have the best giveaways! I love Wonder Woman. When I was little I totally wanted to be her!

Heather
heatherg7 on rav

Rachel said...

What a bright, happy colorway! It makes a beautiful shawl-thanks to Rachel or her generosity.

misslillyknits on Ravelry

Nicole said...

Looks scrumptious - Thanks!
Rav id - espo

GirlFreitag said...

I see socks! Maybe!?!

jensimoneau said...

You can't help but smile when you see that color! Would love to make a shawl with that...and it would go with every outfit!

jensknits on ravelry

A Life of Knitting said...

What an awesome colorway for Wonder Woman! I adore her!

Kristin said...

So beautiful!!

Kristin said...

So Beautiful!!!

Connie K. said...

Oooooh, lovely! I would love to make something with this yarn.

greyowl (ravelry id)

Debbie1085 said...

That's a beautiful colorway and Wonder Woman is a striking name to this yummy yarn! I could think a couple of shawls to knit with that yarn!

Debbie1085 on Ravelry

Erika said...

What beautiful yarn. New to your blog, but LOVE knitting itty-bitties! Thanks to both you & Susan for the awesome giveaway. Oh, the possibilities!
Rav id: eaumock

Debbie1085 said...

That's a beautiful colorway and Wonder Woman is a striking name to this yummy yarn! I could think a couple of shawls to knit with that yarn!

Debbie1085 on Ravelry

Anonymous said...

i am instantly obsessed with that yarn upon seeing the name. i do exclaim periodically throughout the day, 'i am wonder woman'! I hope this yarn realizes it belongs with me ;)

Debby said...

Such beautiful yarn and beautiful colors. Love your shawls. Inspiring.

Diana said...

Awesome yarn! Thanks for such a wonderful giveaway.

Rav ID: Diana505

Anonymous said...

Beautiful yarn. I was at the Kentucky Festival and met you there. I would love to have this yarn, I bought some Dyeabolical Yarn at the festival too. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

Laura said...

What fabulous color!
ravid: culabrat

Renee said...

Lovely colors! Would love to win. Thanks for the give away.

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous colorway! I just marked the shawlette pattern.
Rav id: wwwknit

Rachel R. said...

I love Dyeabolical Yarn and I REALLY love this color!

rkray3 AT yahoo DOT com

Cindy/KS said...

I rarely comment, never win & at this point of unemployment, can't be buying. But I can still look as the saying goes - you know - I may be married, but I'm not dead! As long as my dh doesn't let me catch him looking, we are good.

So I have looked at this shawlette & it has looked good - color included! I would love to be the winner, but won't hold my breath!

dcharrison on Ravelry

Nickycarp said...

Wow--lovely and I love the Wonder Woman name!!! I loved that show as a young person. It's gorgeous and I love the shawl, too. I seem to be addicted to shawls but I cannot knit them as quickly as you can! They are just beautiful--keep them coming! Thanks! Nicky momoffour on Rav

Nickycarp said...

Wow--lovely and I love the Wonder Woman name!!! I loved that show as a young person. It's gorgeous and I love the shawl, too. I seem to be addicted to shawls but I cannot knit them as quickly as you can! They are just beautiful--keep them coming! Thanks! Nicky momoffour on Rav

Jen said...

Awesome yarn!

Rav ID: jenmason

Pam Karlberg said...

Hi Susan. The colors are so amazing. Just makes me want to knit:). My Ravelry Id is pamk
Pam

jinni said...

I'd love this for my . . . um . . . yarn collection.

rav: jinniblack

Ruth Colville said...

What a gorgeous colorway! I am now "hooked on socks" after the patchwork sock kal. I also just did my first shawlette. This would be very enabling....
Muttiruth on Ravelry

Schmath said...

Ooh! I know exactly what I would make with it! schmath@yahoo.com

Schmath said...

Ooh! I know exactly what I would make! schmath@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

Looks like pure heaven!

Malin said...

Thanks for the chance to win, this yarn looks gorgeous!

(malin on Ravelry)

Malin said...

Thanks for the chance to win (malin @ Ravelry)

Kirsty said...

What a wonderful skein! So beautiful, thanks for the giveaway Susan!
Rav: knitnonthefloor

Vivian said...

Beautiful colors! Maybe I can win something for my birthday next week!

margo said...

pick me! pick me! the yarn is so gorgeous!!!

Lourdes Davis said...

What a beautiful colorway !! Thank you for the chance to win.

lourdesd@comcast.net

Lourdes Davis

Rachel said...

What a fun colorway!

themaidenoflight on ravelry

Rachel

AraS said...

Gorgeous!!!

Rav: arasan

valentine said...

It knits up so pretty, I love it! Thanks for the opportunity, both of you :)
rav: heavyteeth

Biscuit said...

Such a gorgeous yarn! I would love love to welcome it to my home!

Rav: Biscuitgirl

Susan said...

Fingers crossed on this one!

Rav ID. Suuzzeeq

Judi said...

Oooo- the colors are gorgeous and I would love the chance to knit with this yarn!

Zowmom on ravelry

Judi said...

Oooo - the colors of thie yarn are gorgeous and I would love a chance to knit with it.

Zowmom on ravelry

Bridget said...

So pretty!

If by some strange alignment of the planets I should win, my Ravelry name is

thekittyknitter

Have a good weekend!

Deborah said...

Hello.
Beautiful yarn! A nice range of colors to wear with anything. Socks would be awesome!
Happy Knitting!!
Deborah from Woolly Friends Angoras

Leah of RamFam said...

Beautiful, Gorgeous Yarn! Just added another shop to my faves! Ravelry ID: LRami

Debbie said...

Beautiful! I would love to win! gussek on Ravelry

Jessica said...

Wonderful giveaway, the colors in the yarn are amazing!
rav-knitgineering

Anonymous said...

Ooooo la la! The yarn and your shawlette are delicious.

gabistepp@yahoo.com

Alexa said...

That yarn is beautiful! I just ordered some yarn from her in the Spidey colorway, but I couldn't afford to get any more :( I've loved this colorway for forever!

Kristebee said...

That yarn is beautiful and looks great on you. Hope I win! Luckystarr826@aol.com

Jill C. said...

That yarn has the coolest colors. The winner will be a lucky duck. Rav ID: nmujillybean

Anonymous said...

Wonderful colors! Thanks for the giveaway.

Kimberly RavID 4throse

Deborah said...

Lovely yarn! So many ideas to knit with it.
Deborah
Ravelry Woollyfa

Melissa said...

I'm in love with these colors!

Mmetzbower on rav

Melissa said...

I'm in love with those colors!!!

Mmetzbower on rav

Margo said...

Thanks to Rachel for donating this beautiful yarn for the giveaway.

Karen said...

Oh that yarn is yummy! I can't wait to make that shawl and of course, that yarn would be perfect.
Rav: karenshireman

Toni said...

Please enter me in the drawing!

ToniC

Sandy W said...

Oh, what great colors!
sandyw on ravelry

Teresa said...

Love love love the colorway! Your shawl is gorgeous too!

Ravelry id:knitwitpixelchick

Deborah said...

What a lovely skein of yarn.
Deborah
On ravelry Woollyfa

rldelponte7 said...

yummy! would love to knit something up with this beautiful yarn.

rldelponte7 said...

would love to knit something up with this beautiful yarn!

lindajeanne on ravelry

Unknown said...

These colours are right up my alley! (Rav Aberdonian)

RRM said...

I am really into Shawls these days so this yarn is perfect. I hope I win. Thanks for the chance.

RRM said...

Would love to win ! The yarn is beautiful and I will make a shawl if I win.

RRM said...

Would love to win ! The yarn is beautiful and I will make a shawl if I win.

RRM said...

I am really into Shawls these days so this yarn is perfect. I hope I win. Thanks for the chance.

~RaenWa~ said...

Pretty shawl & gorgeous yarn thanks for a great contest.

Rav ID. Raeknitsnwa

Anonymous said...

It is sooooooo pretty! Thank you Susan for the opportunity!

rav: Phoebe25

bellasocks said...

Love the shawl and the yarn! Fab :-)
I'm bellasocks on rav

Anonymous said...

Beautiful yarn

rav:lisa434

Unknown said...

Oh my, this is lovely!!

Jesse
Rav: oocha

april said...

So beautiful.. Wouldn't it look great in a vest for my toddler?

Rav, priveaa

Robin said...

Beautiful colors and shown to their best by your shawlette.

donna said...

Well...since I can't afford a trip to Wonder Woman's Tropical Paradise, maybe I can win this instead :) (dmvtatter on Ravelry)

Thanks for your generosity.

Sam I Am...... said...

Please count me in! That yarn is absolutely ravishing! Tell her thank you!

Anonymous said...

WOW what an awesome prize. I loved the shawl you made when I first saw it and was secretly wanting one for myself. Now if I could just win it, wow wouldn't that be a treat. Thanks for another amazing give a way!!

Heather
mommytofive (rav. id)

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