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Win Your Choice: an Outfit from CandyStick Lane or a Custom-Made Piece from The JumpOff!

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il_430xN_86269553 I’m so excited about our first contest! I first discovered Renee’s Etsy shops, CandyStick Lane and The JumpOff, last year before my son was even born. CandyStick Lane is her original designs boutique; The JumpOff features clothing made from recycled t-shirts. You can win your choice of an outfit from CandyStickLane or a custom made onesie, t-shirt or dress from The JumpOff. I’m going to tell you more about Renee in just a minute. First, here are details on how you can win.

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1) Go check out her Etsy shops (CandyStick Lane and The JumpOff), then come back here and leave a comment telling us what your favorite thing is. If you win, you’ll win that!

2) Subscribe to my RSS feed or follow me on Twitter, then come back and leave another comment telling me you have and you’ll get a SECOND entry.

3) Follow Candystick Lane on Twitter, leave me another comment and you’ll get a THIRD entry.

The contest is open to U.S. residents only. Get your entries in by midnight Wednesday September 9, 2009. We’ll randomly select a winner using Random.org. Be sure and include an email address in the comment form (which only we can see and we never share; see our Privacy Policy) so we can notify you if you win. And don’t forget to follow us on Facebook for a whole other contest – a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card!

All right, now let me introduce you to Renee. She has, like, four jobs: 1) a single mother (which counts for two right there); 2) a “day” job in healthcare and 3) kids clothing designer for two- count them -TWO, boutiques. Her first boutique, CandyStick Lane, was started in 2006 and features clothing mainly for little girls (but I’m working on her to add more things for boys). Her other shop, The JumpOff, started a year later and features designs recycled from t-shirts. She also makes custom shirts, dresses, and onesies from your favorite t-shirt. Cute stuff!

I loved that whole recycle idea so I sent her one of my husband’s softball team shirts to make into a onesie for my son. It turned out AWESOME and that’s what he wears to go watch his dad play. He’s the little team mascot! (I love it when people ask me if I made it. Ha! I took Home Ec in 8^th grade and sewed my skirt to my jeans when I was trying to hem it on my lap. Noooo, I do not sew.)

I asked Renee about some of the most memorable custom outfits she’s ever made. “I think the most touching custom design was a woman whose brother died tragically and she had me make two of his favorite tees into onesies for her son. I also transformed a grandfather’s work shirts into jumpers for the granddaughters to pass down.”

How awesome is that? What special t-shirt have you been hanging onto that might be perfect to turn into something “new” for your little one?

Tomorrow, I’ll have snippets from my interview with Renee. In the meantime, be sure and check out her shops (CandyStick Lane and The JumpOff) and leave us a comment telling us what you’d like to win. You must have your entries in by Wednesday, September 9^th, at midnight. Good luck!

posted under Babies, Contests, Etsy love, Green stuff

98 Comments to

“Win Your Choice: an Outfit from CandyStick Lane or a Custom-Made Piece from The JumpOff!”

On September 3rd, 2009 at 7:57 am Jen Says:
I have one of her dresses from the jumpoff for my daughter and love it! Now I have my eye on that Happy Hippo hoodie dress in her Candysticklane shop…
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On September 3rd, 2009 at 9:53 am Gail K. Says:
I love Renee. My favorite CSL item is the Long Sleeve Hoodie Dress in Happy Hippo Custom Size and from the Jump Off The Celebrate Diversity Custom Onesie!
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On September 3rd, 2009 at 9:55 am Gail K. Says:
I’m now following you on twitter. Tweet Tweet All about it! http://twitter.com/guurrrl/status/3734945351
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On September 3rd, 2009 at 9:56 am Gail K. Says:
I already follow CSL on Twitter. I hope you both generate a lot of new followers and buyers Her items rock!
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On September 3rd, 2009 at 11:29 am Pammy Dawn Says:
I LOVE CSL and Renee! They are fabulous!!! I’m drooling over the Cherry Cordial wrap skirt right now….. it is super cute! I have the Autumn in Paris set, and it is fantastic!
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On September 3rd, 2009 at 8:06 pm Candy Stick Lane Says:
YAY!!!! Im so excited to see who the winner is!!!!
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On September 3rd, 2009 at 8:22 pm Beth Says:
Boutique Wrap Skirt in Pink Plaid from Candy Stick Lane
I love it!

I am a follower of CSL
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On September 3rd, 2009 at 8:24 pm Beth Says:
I am following you on Twitter now too!

I like your blog!
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On September 3rd, 2009 at 8:30 pm JJ Says:
I love the Custom Onesie type bodysuit from recycled Speedy Print Tshirt! Love her work…
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On September 3rd, 2009 at 9:52 pm Elsie Says:
TheCSL Custom onesie, Jumping Jack style, is so sweet with the little animals! Couldn’t be any cuter!

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On September 3rd, 2009 at 11:37 pm kym Says:
amazing clothes. i really love the fluffy puffy skirts. absolutely adorable.
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On September 4th, 2009 at 12:16 am Shop with Me Mama (Kim) Says:
I LOVE the CSL Boutique Goth Garden Melody Deluxe Gift Set Custom Size and Sleeves, soo cute!
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On September 4th, 2009 at 12:16 am Shop with Me Mama (Kim) Says:
I follow you on twitter
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On September 4th, 2009 at 12:17 am Shop with Me Mama (Kim) Says:
Following Candystick Lane on twitter Thanks!!!
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On September 4th, 2009 at 12:38 am Nad Says:
I love the CSL Boutique Fluffy Puffy Skirt Set In Toxic from Candy Stick Lane!
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On September 4th, 2009 at 12:39 am Nad Says:
I added you to my Twitter.
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On September 4th, 2009 at 12:39 am Nad Says:
I am also following Candy Stick Lane on Twitter.
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On September 4th, 2009 at 2:32 am Priscilla Says:
I love the Thai Botanical Jumper Dress from CandyStick Lane
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On September 4th, 2009 at 2:33 am Priscilla Says:
I’m following you on Twitter

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On September 4th, 2009 at 2:34 am Priscilla Says:
I’m following CandyStick Lane on Twitter

Twitter ID: SwaddleBabies
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On September 4th, 2009 at 4:01 am Random Neural Firings » Blog Archive » Q&A with Renee from Candy Stick Lane and The JumpOff Says:
[...] for an outfit for your little one? Win one! Click on yesterday’s post, follow the rules and enter to win by midnight on Wednesday, September 9, 2009. We’ll randomly [...]
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On September 4th, 2009 at 6:58 am Kim Says:
LOVE: CSL Boutique Jumping Jacks and Burpie 2 Piece Set
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On September 4th, 2009 at 8:07 am Shelley C Says:
When I saw the Sugar and Spice Baby shower spectacular set, it just spoke to me…what a great gift that would make!!!! So cute and coordinated…some people have all the talent!
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On September 4th, 2009 at 8:52 am Random Neural Firings » Blog Archive » Friday Random Rodeo Says:
[...] don’t forget to register to win in this week’s contest! posted under Babies, Decorating, Totally [...]
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On September 4th, 2009 at 10:34 am amandasue Says:
I like the CSL Boutique Mod Bird Day Dress- I love all the different colours that are in the dress, thanks for entering me into this giveaway.
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On September 4th, 2009 at 11:30 am lilshuga2001 Says:
OMG! How cute !!!
i HEART CSL Boutique Goth Garden Melody Deluxe Gift Set!!!

~Thanks for the chance!~
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On September 4th, 2009 at 11:31 am lilshuga2001 Says:
Twitter Follower!
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On September 4th, 2009 at 11:31 am lilshuga2001 Says:
Follow Candystick Lane on Twitter
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On September 4th, 2009 at 1:54 pm Wehaf Says:
I adore the CSL Boutique Rock’N'Roll Guitar Trio Onesie Gift Set Completely Custom. What a great set of onesies for little rocker girls and boys!
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On September 4th, 2009 at 2:56 pm TopHat Says:
My favorite is the CSL Boutique Autumn in Paris Fluffly Puffy Skirt with Matinee Jacket. How cool is that?!
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On September 4th, 2009 at 3:03 pm Katrina Says:
CSL Boutique Fluffy Puffy Skirt Set In Ruffle Your Feathers in Size 3

She has wonderful stuff!!!!
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On September 4th, 2009 at 3:06 pm Katrina Says:
I am following you on twitter @tinymansmom
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On September 4th, 2009 at 3:07 pm Katrina Says:
am following CSL on twitter @tinymansmom
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On September 4th, 2009 at 9:30 pm Meredith Says:
I love the CSL Boutique Bright Cuddly Ducky Onesie . I love a yellow duck on anything for baby.
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On September 4th, 2009 at 9:52 pm Hana Says:
I love the Goth Garden Melody Gaucho Romper! Too cute!! This would be perfect for my 1yr old daughter!! Thanks for the chance to win!!
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On September 4th, 2009 at 9:54 pm Lisa R Says:
Turn your old Concert Tee into a ROck ouT wearable for your Baby/Toddler/Child is an awesome thing to try
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On September 5th, 2009 at 4:07 am Carol Ezovski Says:
I love the CandyStick Lane boy’s outfit called Day In the Life of a Doggie Comic Strip (Shirt/Pants) size 2. Adorable.
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On September 5th, 2009 at 4:08 am Carol Ezovski Says:
I follow on Twitter as cezovski
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On September 5th, 2009 at 4:08 am Carol Ezovski Says:
I subscribe via Google Reader
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On September 5th, 2009 at 6:21 am myladel Says:
My favorite CSL item is the Dapper Dan Real Neck Ties for Little Boys in Sonoma. Adorable!
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On September 5th, 2009 at 7:47 am erin, maker of chimes Says:
Such creative designs! It was tough to choose just one, but one of my favs was the CSL Boutique Goth Garden Melody Deluxe Gift Set
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On September 5th, 2009 at 7:48 am erin, maker of chimes Says:
I’m following you on Twitter (erineieio)
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On September 5th, 2009 at 7:48 am erin, maker of chimes Says:
I’m following Candystick Lane on Twitter (erineieio)
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On September 5th, 2009 at 9:31 am Amy McCathran Says:
I love the fully reversible pinafore dress! It would be so cute on my daughter!
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On September 5th, 2009 at 9:32 am Amy McCathran Says:
Following you on Twitter!!!
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On September 5th, 2009 at 9:33 am Amy McCathran Says:
Following Candysticklane on Twitter!!!
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On September 5th, 2009 at 11:54 am Sarah Says:
I LOVE the CSL Boutique Mod Bird Day Dress Choose your Size!!
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On September 5th, 2009 at 11:54 am Sarah Says:
I subscribe
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On September 5th, 2009 at 5:54 pm Julianna Says:
The Chi Collection Kimono Dress for Little Girls is just gorgeous! If only there were matching boy ones for my twins who are due in November.

Julianna
pineneedleroad@aol.com
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On September 6th, 2009 at 12:04 am Jen M Says:
I adore the Boutique Thai Botanical Jumper!
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On September 6th, 2009 at 5:11 pm Michelle C Says:
I love, love, love the Autumn in Paris Fluffly Puffy Skirt with Matinee Jacket! Thanks for the chance to win.
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On September 6th, 2009 at 5:12 pm Michelle C Says:
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On September 6th, 2009 at 10:19 pm Liz Says:
The Autumn in Paris Fluffly Puffy Skirt with Matinee Jacket is soooo cute. My daughter Autumn would look so cute in it!
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On September 7th, 2009 at 9:16 am vicki wurgler Says:
I picked the Peppermint Stick VIntage Scenes Onesie pants/skirt
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On September 7th, 2009 at 9:46 am Spoodles Says:
Love the CSL Boutique Fluffy Puffy Skirt Set In Toxic, size 2. My girl is only 9mo, but I’d save it for when she is bigger so it will last longer! Gorgeous!
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On September 7th, 2009 at 9:47 am Spoodles Says:
Twitter follower: Spoodles
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On September 7th, 2009 at 9:48 am Spoodles Says:
Following Candy Stick Lane on Twitter: Spoodles
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On September 7th, 2009 at 2:26 pm ReggieMann Says:
I would love to make a dress out of the Custom Onesie type bodysuit /Dress or Infant Gown from recycled Grumpy Tshirt if I can get it larger than 2T (maybe 4T)
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On September 7th, 2009 at 3:16 pm Julie Says:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22977295-the Rouche
Sheath Blue Bayou-love it!
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On September 7th, 2009 at 3:20 pm Julie Says:
feed subscriber through Google Reader
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On September 7th, 2009 at 5:58 pm Marci Says:
My daughter would look adorable in the CSL Boutique Fluffy Puffy Skirt Set In Toxic.
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On September 7th, 2009 at 11:06 pm Lisa Says:
I love the funny “Parents for Sale” onesie. Too cute!
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On September 7th, 2009 at 11:06 pm Lisa Says:
I’m a Bloglines subscriber
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On September 7th, 2009 at 11:13 pm lea Says:
Love the recycled Grumpy Tshirt from the JumpOff!
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On September 7th, 2009 at 11:14 pm lea Says:
I subscribe to your RSS via Google Reader
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On September 7th, 2009 at 11:32 pm Heather H. Says:
I like the CSL Boutique Mod Bird Day Dress Choose your Size.
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On September 8th, 2009 at 7:02 am Random Neural Firings » Blog Archive » Tech Tuesday – Skip the Voice Mail Jail Says:
[...] don’t forget to register for this week’s giveaway to win an outfit from CandyStick Lane or The JumpOff. Entries must be received by midnight [...]
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On September 8th, 2009 at 3:19 pm xenia Says:
Everything is so cute! I think my favorite has to be the CSL Boutique Eyelet Dress with Pink Daisy Applique LIMITED QUANTITY.
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On September 8th, 2009 at 3:20 pm xenia Says:
I’m following you on Twitter (thxmailcarrier).
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On September 8th, 2009 at 3:21 pm xenia Says:
I’m following CandyStick Lane on Twitter (thxmailcarrier).
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On September 8th, 2009 at 9:41 pm Andrea B Says:
I love the CSL Boutique Mod Bird Day Dress. I love dresses with sleeves for my little girl.
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at sbcglobal.net
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On September 8th, 2009 at 9:42 pm Andrea B Says:
twitter follower @dearandrea
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On September 8th, 2009 at 10:05 pm alissa apel Says:
I really like Day in the life of a Doggie Comic Strip Custom Camp Shirt with Pants! In size 2.
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On September 8th, 2009 at 10:56 pm oona b Says:
I think the Boutique Autumn in Paris skirt set is just amazing for my brown haired girl!
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On September 8th, 2009 at 10:57 pm oona b Says:
I follow you on Twitter (glasscastle)
Thanks! foxsquirrelrabbit at gmail dot com
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On September 8th, 2009 at 10:57 pm oona b Says:
I follow Candystick Lane on Twitter too! (glasscastle)
Thanks! foxsquirrelrabbit at gmail dot com
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On September 9th, 2009 at 12:05 am Amy J. Says:
I love the Chocolate Butterflies jumper from CSL!
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On September 9th, 2009 at 12:07 am Amy J. Says:
I follow ya!
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On September 9th, 2009 at 12:25 am tina reynolds Says:
I love love there clothes so cute my favorite was CSL Boutique Autumn in Paris Fluffly Puffy Skirt with Matinee Jacket Choose your Size for my daughter carly thanks so much for the chance to win eaglesforjack@gmail.com
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On September 9th, 2009 at 12:26 am tina reynolds Says:
im following you on twitter thanks for the chance to win eaglesforjack@gmail.com
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On September 9th, 2009 at 12:27 am tina reynolds Says:
i follow Candystick Lane on Twitter thanks for the chance to win eaglesforjack@gmail.com
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On September 9th, 2009 at 7:32 am Random Neural Firings » Blog Archive » Works for Me – Free Art for the Nursery Says:
[...] and don’t forget to register for our giveaway from CandyStick Lane and the JumpOff. Deadline is midnight tonight. And check back here tomorrow [...]
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On September 9th, 2009 at 9:50 am Jen Says:
I love love love CSL Boutique Goth Garden Melody Gaucho Leg Romper Custom Size. Size 10-12months

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On September 9th, 2009 at 9:51 am Jen Says:
I’m following you on twitter too: @jlmerry
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On September 9th, 2009 at 1:49 pm ReggieMann Says:
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On September 9th, 2009 at 3:08 pm Darcy Says:
I love the CSL Boutique Fluffy Puffy Skirt Set In Ruffle Your Feathers.
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On September 9th, 2009 at 4:17 pm Kate Harmer Says:
I absolutely LOVE the CSL Goth Garden Melody Deluxe Gift set!
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On September 9th, 2009 at 4:19 pm Kate Harmer Says:
I’m now following you on Twitter!
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On September 9th, 2009 at 4:21 pm Kate Harmer Says:
I”m now following CandyStickLane on Twitter!
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On September 9th, 2009 at 8:52 pm Lizzie Says:
I love the Fluffy Puffy Skirt Set. I would choose it in 18-24 months.

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On September 9th, 2009 at 11:05 pm amy p Says:
I like the CSL Boutique Autumn in Paris Fluffly Puffy Skirt with Matinee Jacket Choose your Size
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On September 25th, 2009 at 8:58 am Melissa L - www.sweetbabycakesnmore.com Says:
I think my daughter would look lovely in the Wrap Skirt in Cherry Cordial. How cute!
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