Oct 7, 2011

Operation Julies Smile



"Not all of us can do great things. 
But we can do small things with great love." 

-- Mother Teresa


Hello and Welcome to the 
'head quarters' of 

Operation Julie's Smile

Let me take a moment to introduce 
myself and *why* I started OJS. 

My name is Nicole Rixon and I am 
the owner and designer of Sweet Stamp Shop. 

Julie and I have become fast friends... and 
although we live thousands of miles away 
and we've never had the chance to meet face to face... 
it's no secret, Julie is one amazing person. 

Often times (actually, most of the time) we're 
so caught up in our day-to-day lives we don't take 
a moment to see all the suffering around us. 
I don't know about you, but I can't hardly watch those 
commercials featuring starving children... I just feel 
so helpless... I mean, really what could *I* possibly do? 

Then I'm reminded that God has an 
amazing way of presenting each of us 
with moments that help create our purpose. 
A purpose much deeper than a job, 
a business, material items... our *real* purpose. 

I'm reminded that... 

I can't be everything to everyone... 
BUT, I can be something to someone. 

Julie is amazing lady with an incredible heart... 
All we're doing is insuring that she has a 
smile befitting here charismatic personality!

Here is Julie's situation ina bit more detail... 
if you hadn't heard.. 


The creative blogging community is coming together this weekend to help one of our friends, Julie Ranae. You may know her as the Design Team Coordinator for many wonderful companies from bakers twine, die cuts, rubber stamps and more. What many people don’t know about Julie Ranae is that she has had some pretty major dental surgeries in her lifetime due to medication she had to take as a child. It was in her plans to think about having all of her teeth replaced at some point in the next 5 years, a decision that was pretty easy to plan out. But then it happened…she chipped her front teeth on a weekend a month ago. The dentist told her there was no way to save them & that it was his recommendation that she give in and have them all her teeth removed soon, but for that day, they needed to get her front teeth done so her gums could begin to heal. He said he would 'work out payments with her to have ALL this work done...but when she called to make her appt for the first step of impressions, they told her the amount of money that was needed and that the 'payments' applied only to the two teeth that were extracted that day. Her husband Paul was with her & that too, was his understanding as well. So this is how she has found herself in this situation…Needing at least $4000 to get started and another $3000 to finish the process…a total of $7000.

Because she is an event organizer by trade, she has taken on the job of organizing all of the blogs in this hop as her way of ‘working overtime’ for what she needs, the same as if she were able to work overtime at an outside job to pay for the work to be done.
It is the goal of all of these generous friends & sponsors to help make this situation more do-able for our friend so that she can share a brand new smile with all of us soon.


I want to take a moment and thank ALL the participants 
and donors.... without you, my grand plan would never 
have lifted off the ground. You all are the true grass roots 
of OJS and a reminder that people are *good* and charitable. 
Thank you! 

I would be so grateful if you (the hoppers) 
took a moment to thank our donors as well... 

I know that it's a *long* list 
but if each of you picked two or three to 
thank... we'd get through the whole list.. together! 

Prize Donors
(in no particular order) 

Lori Kistler 

Now is the exciting part... the part where you
start your journey through all the amazing blog
who gave time and blog space for Julie to inspire
you... and encourage you to donate what you
can to this worthy cause. If you'd like to donate
before you start the hop... the donate button is
in the upper right hand corner of this blog. But,
you'll be seeing it along the way too!

I am beyond proud and thankful to tell you
that we have nearly $2,500.00 worth of
prizes to give out... which adds up to well
*over* 85 different prizes.

Wanna enter for some of these goodies?!?
(brought to you buy the amazing donors above)

There are 2 ways...

1. Complete the entire hop ... yep, all 120+ blogs
and comment along the way...

or... far easier...

2. Donate what you can to OJS using our donate button
and you're entered!

If you're sweatin' already thinking of ALL the blogs
you have to get to... no worries! You have all weekend to
hop and donate!

Here is the complete list of blogs...

SIDE NOTE: We want to let you know that b/c this
is such a *big* hop there are bound to be
breaks in the hopping chain. So, we suggest
bookmarking this blog so if you get lost you can
click right back here and see where to go next!


The list is...

From here, SSS blog, to...

Julie Ranae
http://juliesopenwindow.blogspot.com/
Lindsay Amhrein
http://lindsayamrhein.blogspot.com/
Leigh Ann Baird
http://www.stampingwithannieb.blogspot.com/
Agnieszka Malyszek
http://justmadefrompaper.blogspot.com/
Geny Cassady
http://gencass.blogspot.com/
Nicole Rixon
  http://www.onesweetromance.com/
Savannah O'Gwynn
http://www.savannahland2.blogspot.com/
CAS-ual Fridays
http://cas-ualfridays.blogspot.com/
Dana Seymour
http://kismetartlife.blogspot.com/
Julie Day
  http://daydesigns.blogspot.com/
Jinny Newlin
  http://jinnynewlin.blogspot.com/
Karen Baker
http://thebalddragonfly.blogspot.com/
Virginia Lu
http://virginialusblog.blogspot.com/
Stacy Rodriguez
http://stacy-scrappinqueen.blogspot.com/
Laurie Willison
http://soapboxcreations.blogspot.com/
Andrea Ewen
http://www.ewenstyle.com/
Laura Davis
http://adayinthelifeofthepaperpoppy.blogspot.com/
Ruby McGuire
http://www.ruby2shoesdesign.blogspot.com/
Jaclyn Miller
http://designsbyjax.blogspot.com/
Michele Gross
  http://studiomsg.blogspot.com/
The Craft's Meow
  http://thecraftsmeowshop.blogspot.com/
Sarah Anderson
  http://sarahanderson1.blogspot.com
Fiona Schultz
  http://madebyfee.blogspot.com/
Libby Hickson
  http://stampinlibby.blogspot.com
Tami Mayberry
  http://tamimayberry.blogspot.com/
Sankari Wegman
  http://sunnysankari.blogspot.com/
Emily Lanham
  http://createserendipity.blogspot.com/
Avocado Arts
  www.avocadoarts.blogspot.com
Vanessa Middleton
  www.vanessascreativevisions.blogspot.com
Lynn Miller
  http://www.millers-ink.net/
Emily Branch
  http://branchoutdesigns.blogspot.com
Iwona Palamountain
  http://ipalamountain.blogspot.com/
Alice Wertz
  http://aliceslittlewonderland.blogspot.com/
Jen del Muro
  iheart2stamp.com
Stephanie Muzzulin
  http://www.handmade75.blogspot.com
I {heart} papers
  www.blog.iheartpapers.com
Andrea Murdock
  www.mystampingheaven.blogspot.com
Alison Spelman
  http://www.stretchnbubbles2.blogspot.com/
Lindsey Wood
  www.fortheloveofpolkadots.blogspot.com
Liz Tonkens-Agea
  http://tapitasdevida.blogspot.com
Lisa Wallace
  http://schnauzscraps.blogspot.com/
Jennifer Rzasa
  http://ourchangeofart.blogspot.com/
Ashley Newell
  http://www.hearthugsdesigns.blogspot.com
Michelle Mathey
  http://www.msmathey.blogspot.com/
Laura Williams
  http://www.lauralooloo.blogspot.com/
Deb Felts
  http://withastampandasong.blogspot.com/
Jacquie Peifer
  http://www.javablustamper.blogspot.com/
Sherri Thompson
  http://www.sherrithompson.blogspot.com/
Rochelle Washington
  www.twotearsinmybucket.blogspot.com
Keri Lee Sereika
  www.pinklemonade.typepad.com
Linda Lucas
  http://lovelylindascraftcentral.blogspot.com/
Jessica Griffin
  www.canyoupixelthis.com
Eva Dobilas
  http://evafromca.blogspot.com/
Kyra Sanders
  http://bunnynest.blogspot.com
The Twinery
  http://thetwineryblog.com/
Jessica Diedrich
  http://thewhimsicalbutterfly.blogspot.com/
Jenny Suchin
  http://www.suchins.blogspot.com/
Sheri Twing
  http://www.auntierere.blogspot.com/
Stephanie Johnson
  http://www.parkersprints.blogspot.com/
Tifany DeGough
  http://inkblotsbytrd.blogspot.com/
Hera Frei
  http://cappuccinoandcolour.blogspot.com/
Grace Hester
  http://www.gracehester.typepad.com
Monique Hansen
  http://www.fortheloveofpaper-moniques.blogspot.com/
Ms. M
  www.msk1ell.blogspot.com
Jess Larsen
  http://www.jesslarsen.blogspot.com/
Holly Dixon
  http://hollys-hobbie.blogspot.com/
Maria Levine
  http://riacreations.blogspot.com/
Sheri Gilson
  http://www.papercraftyscreations.blogspot.com/
Amy Tsuruta
  http://tsurutadesigns.blogspot.com
Laurel Beard
  http://laurelbeard.wordpress.com/
Kimberly Crawford
  http://www.kimberly-crawford.blogspot.com
Vera Yates
  www.lingshappyplace.blogspot.com
Christina Maclaren
  http://christinamaclaren.blogspot.com
Carisa Zglobicki
  http://ladyguineveresinkyfaeries.blogspot.com/
Jessica Fick
  http://iembellish.blogspot.com/
Andrea Matthews
  http://workinprogress-am.blogspot.com/
Giovana Smith
  http://giovana-believe.blogspot.com/
Taylor Usry
  http://taylorusry.blogspot.com
Kim Schofield
  http://paperiepetals.blogspot.com
Monika Davis
  www.stampnmad.typepad.com
Joycelyn Turner
  http://totallystampalicious.blogspot.com/
Nicki Scheck
  http://idreamcreateinspire.blogspot.com/
JenMarie Taylor
  http://taylormadebyjenmarie.blogspot.com/
Nora Anne Robinson
  www.RobinsonsNest.blogspot.com
Tiffany Doodles
  http://tiffanydoodles.blogspot.com/
Tonya Dirk
  www.creativit-tonya.blogspot.com
Lee Murphy
  www.luvleestamper.blogspot.com
Laura Pryor
  http://www.shoplilinker.blogspot.com
Sarah Jay
  http://www.criminalgrace.com/
Amy Kolling
  http://stamp-n-paradise.blogspot.com/
Emily Leiphart
  http://leiphartonart.blogspot.com/
Jen Carter
  http://jensinkspot.blogspot.com/
Alicia Thelin
  http://scrappybetties.blogspot.com/
Teresa Kline
  http://paperieblooms.blogspot.com/
Debby Hughes
  http://limedoodle.blogspot.com/
Keva Brown
  http://hownowbrownkow.blogspot.com/
PSA Stamp Camp
  http://www.psastampcamp.blogspot.com
Paper and Such Online
  http://paperandsuchonline.blogspot.com/
Pattie Goldman
  http://pattie-g.blogspot.com/
Amber Hillman
  http://ambersantics.blogspot.com/
Janice Melton
  http://inkeepaws.blogspot.com/
Kim O'Connell
  http://paperperfectdesigns.blogspot.com/
Mindy Young
  http://journalofamadstamper.blogspot.com/
Julie Smith
  http://paperandsuch.blogspot.com/
Denise Prosser
  www.craftconfectionery.com
The Stamping Boutique Challenge http://thestampingboutiquechallengeblog.blogspot.com
Laurel Seabrook
  www.want2scrap.blogspot.com
Lauren Reid
  http://onestorydown.com/
Tenia Nelson
  http://jazzypaper.blogspot.com/
Anita Autore
  http://cardsandcoffee.blogspot.com
Kristen Powers
  http://kristenpowersink.blogspot.com/
Tracy Schultz
  http://whoistracy.com/myhead/
Lindsey Martin-Penny
  http://bashfulblogging.blogspot.com/
Ashley Scrappin' Pink Piglet
  http://scrappinpinkpiglet.blogspot.com
Angie Blom
  http://angieblomdesigns.blogspot.com/
Michelle Hodges
  http://www.iluvscrapping.blogspot.com
Peggysue
  http://rosesbymywindow.blogspot.com
Crafty Math Chick
  http://caninesandcarddesigns.blogspot.com
Heart Song Inspirations
  http://heartsonginspirations.blogspot.com
Smitha Katti
www.smilingcolors.com


So, without you feeling too over-whelmed... I'm
going to get you going in the hop
starting with *the* lady herself!

-- Julie Ranae --

I want to thank each one of you for your support...
whether you hop with us,
made space on your blog for us,
donated prizes, or donated money to the cause...
we appreciate each of you!

Words can't describe our gratitude.

With sincere thanks...

Jacob and Nicole Rixon
Owners of Sweet Stamp Shop
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97 comments:

  1. LizscrapsOctober 7, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    SWEEEEET am Frist ot get here and wish EVERYONE a fantastic hoppping time
    Thank you to all and now on to the good stuff :)

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  2. Julie RanaeOctober 7, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    MY sweet Nicole....God does have a grand plan and part of it was bringing us together in very unusual circumstances!
    I can't thank you and Jacob enough for your love and hospitality throughout the short time we've known one another.
    Here is to one AMAZING weekend!

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  3. Vanessa MiddletonOctober 7, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    Good Morning, Nicole!!! It's a wonderful thing that you've started and I'm happy to be a part of it. Luv ya, Julie!!! <3 Let the hopping begin... ;)

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  4. Teresa KlineOctober 7, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    thanks for bringing this all together....many blessing to you for planning all of this for Julie!

    enjoy *~*

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  5. ~amy~October 7, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    You're a super star!

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  6. DanaOctober 7, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    You are a doll Nicole! Thank you so mcuh for getting this ball rolling!

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  7. AmandaOctober 7, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    I'm not sure exactly what I can do to help, but I know I'm going to try and post this on Facebook, my blog, and I will try to share it through twitter. Saw this wonderful blog hop through a post at The Twinery this morning. I'm new to the "crafting community", and not very well known, but this is an awesome cause, and one that I am (not sure of the word) blessed? to share. Take care sweetie and God Bless.

    Amanda
    savedbygracedesigns @ gmail . com

    And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a] have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 (NIV)

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  8. JingleOctober 7, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    This is amazing! What an incredible way to help someone who needs it!!!

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  9. Heather HendersonOctober 7, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    wow, Julie is one lucky girl to have so many friends to help!

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  10. MallikaOctober 7, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    wow .. this blog hop is going to be real fun ..
    i wonder how m i gonna hop all the 120 blogs
    but anything fer a good cause
    i want to donate .. but i dont have a visa card / master card .. i m from india .. so i cant ..
    but yes i can donate a prize of stamp set to any one lucky winner
    hugs
    mallika
    would love if you will visit my blog too
    mallikakejriwal@gmail.com
    www.missnotsogoodwithwords.blogspot.com

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  11. Jean CrossOctober 7, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Thank you for your generosity and caring.
    Jean Cross

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  12. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)October 7, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    Wow, you guys are fabulous!!!

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  13. Miriam PrantnerOctober 7, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    This is an amazing benefit! You guys are wonderful.

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  14. MargieOctober 7, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    What a great, generous thing to do!! I hope enough is raised!

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  15. Wendi KOctober 7, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    What team work..Lots of work went into this Huge Blog Hope.

    Best of luck Julie on raising your funds.

    Wendy K
    Chicago, IL

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  16. Virgo5October 7, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    This is such a wonderful thoughtful idea! It can't be easy organizing something this big, Julie is lucky to have you as a friend!

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  17. AnitaOctober 7, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    This is such a fantastic thing for you to do. Thanks for all your hard work and what amazing list of sponsors.

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  18. *Alison*October 7, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Nicole,
    Thank you so much for letting me be part of such a wonderful and amazing opportunity to help Julie.. She is indeed a wonderful, kind, caring woman.. I am lucky to know her.. :) off to do the hop :)

    I donated :) hugs

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  19. HollyOctober 7, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Thanks for doing this in support of Julie! No one deserves to be without a smile! I cant wait to see what everyone made! Hopefully we can raise the money that she needs to get her smile back!

    Holly

    hollyshobbie at gmail dot com

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  20. BarbOctober 7, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    What a wonderful thing all these crafters and companies are doing for Julie. Her story touched my heart. I cannot imagine how difficult it must have been for her, but now, because of all of you, she has hope of regaining her beautiful smile! I'll be hopping all weekend and donating too. Thank you. . .

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  21. Robby HousleyOctober 7, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    You are such a great friend....God will truely bless you!

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  22. TonyaOctober 7, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    This is such a beautiful, inspirational gathering.

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  23. MarisaOctober 7, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    What a fabulous cause!! Blessings to you for your wonderful part in this "make a smile" hope :)

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  24. Michelle POctober 7, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    What a great friend you are! So sweet to do this. I wish Julie all the best!

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  25. Maria MedeirosOctober 7, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    How truly wonderful Nicole! :D Such a wonderful cause for a wonderful lady! off I go to hop! :D

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  26. TraceyOctober 7, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Nicole, I think it's wonderful the way you are helping someone you have never met in person. The world needs more people like you in it.

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  27. Jennifer ScullOctober 7, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    so glad to be hopping along!
    I'm not an official stop on the blog hop, but I made cards for several of the stores that are. thank you for putting this together. my prayers are with Julie. it's amazing how very generous the crafting community can be! :)

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  28. AnonymousOctober 7, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    What a kind person you are. I'm very happy to hop along and help Julie. Thanks so much for having this.

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  29. TanyaOctober 7, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    So very generous of you. My thoughts and prayers are with Julie :)

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  30. Jessica PascarellaOctober 7, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    What a great reason for a hop! Off I go!

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  31. DonnaOctober 7, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    What a great thing organizing this! I just had lots of work done on my teeth a few months ago. A new bridge and a new crown on one of my front teeth because I had to have root canals over the old crowns on both. I am one of those lucky people blessed with insurance and I was able to also cover the remaining out of pocket. I can't imagine being in her shoes.I made a donation and I will make sure to tell my friends, too.

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  32. Janice MOctober 7, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    What a great cause! Love to see people coming together to help one another out!

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  33. *Alison*October 7, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Thanks so much for the amazing, inspirational, touching, hop.. it was so neat to see everyone's creations and the amount of people coming together for this amazing cause :) hugs

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  34. TifanyOctober 7, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Thanks for putting this together and hosting the hop...I am happy to be a part of it.

    - Tifany
    http://inkblotsbytrd.blogspot.com/

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  35. Amy COctober 7, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Julie is really sweet and I am glad that I was able to give to help her get her smile back. Thanks for starting this fab hop and thanks to all the wonderful sponsors!!

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  36. Sarah AndersonOctober 7, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Thank you so, so much for organising all this Nicole, and what a lovely blog post too :)

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  37. MarlaOctober 7, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    What a great thing for you to do to help out a friend in need.!!

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  38. LindseyOctober 7, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Thanks to YOU for organizing such an amazing hop!

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  39. Michele GrossOctober 7, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Thank you from the bottom of my heart for getting this amazing hop created. I will never forget what you did to help our dear sweet friend :) Big hugs!!!

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  40. TracyOctober 7, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    What an awesome benefit! I am looking forward to going through the blog hop!

    Tracy
    owlbecraftin at gmail dot com

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  41. MallikaOctober 7, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    you wouldnt believe me .
    but yes .. i m done hopping 120 blogs .. i loved every idea .. i will hop again to case every card here .. all are so pretty ..
    never thot i will learn so much
    also one blog had no post up
    http://paperperfectdesigns.blogspot.com/
    so i cudnt comment dre
    plz dun count me againsr dat
    hugs
    mallika

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  42. FionaOctober 7, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Hey Nicole, just wanted to stop by and say how wonderful that you kicked this whole thing off. I'm happy that I had a chance to meet you through this, so I could catch a glimpse of your heart :) I have enjoyed being a part of this whirlwind adventure too (and I'm glad my flowers arrived over there in plenty of time!!) Fiona (madebyfee)

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  43. jengdOctober 7, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    Nicole, what you've done here is amazing! I hope if I'm ever in need, someone like you is around- fantastic! I was feeling bad about some dental issues I'm having right now but this makes me so thankful that I'm only dealing with what I am. I'd love to do the full hop but I sincerely doubt I'll be able to. I've made a small donation and hope that it helps get to the end goal. Happy hopping all and WONDERFUL to everyone who's put time into this!

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  44. StefaniOctober 7, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    I am SO seriously excited for this blog hop!! It's so thoughtful that all of these great pages are in collaboration to help one of their own. Thanks for this opportunity...

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  45. mommakatx6October 7, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Amazing...you are so wonderful for organizing this for someone who is loved by so many. Don't know if I can visit all 120 blogs, but going to try. I will also be making a donation. It won't be a lot, but I wanted to help in some way. Good luck.

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  46. jan farnworthOctober 7, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    wow i got a lot of commenting to do but looks like a lot of fun. Hope everything works out for julie and her dental needs.

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  47. shirleyOctober 7, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Nicole, what a wonderful and caring person you are to organize this event for Julie.
    Its fantastic to see so many people donating prizes and their time.

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  48. BethWOctober 7, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    I am so glad to be able to donate to help Julie.There is a distinct possibility no one else responding can sympathize as much as I.I had an partial upper plate.One day when brushing my gums started to bleed.By noon I had no upper teeth,they had abscessed so badly they had to be pulled.I went 4 months with no upper teeth while my gums and jaw healed.
    Now for some humour-I got a"black market" plate (I live in swampy so GA) and they it never fit well.I had a bad habit of taking it out at night when I was on the computer.One night I heard my dog chomping on something.Sure enough she was eating my upper plate!Luckily by than dh had a good job and dental insurance.It took 2 mos this time but I got decent teeth.
    So indeed I definitely feel Julie's pain.I can tell her it will pass and hopefully very soon she will have her gorgeous smile back.

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  49. NinaNOctober 7, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    WOW! I made it through all of them! I tried to comment on them all but I'm not sure they all worked! Hope you reach your goals!

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  50. AnonymousOctober 7, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Thank you sooooo much for helping my mom!!! You ladies are the greatest :-)

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  51. Karen B.October 7, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Thank you for doing this for Julie, you are amazing.

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  52. StephanieOctober 7, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Thank you so much for putting this together! I'm happy to be a part of the hop & help a friend :)

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  53. mjblahnik56October 7, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Just finished the hop was able to leave comments on most of the blogs but some I was not able to due to internet issues. I made a donation and I enjoyed the hop.

    mjblahnik56@hotmail.com

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  54. KimberlyRaeOctober 7, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Many, many Blessings to Julie and your family during this time of trial. May the Lord greatly Bless you with Patience, Endurance, Peace, Comfort and a New Shining Smile. All Things ARE Possible Through Him that Love and Follow the Lord Jesus.Amen.
    Hugggsss,
    KimberlyRae

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  55. UnknownOctober 7, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Wow, I'm so sorry to hear about Julie's dental issues. Sounds like she should go to a different dentist and not reward his shady practice by paying him the 7k. Maybe there is a crafty dentist who would donate her services and collect the prizes?! Good luck Julie!
    ~Rachel in Sacramento

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  56. UnknownOctober 7, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    What a great thing you are doing to help Julie. Thank you so much.
    Debbie
    http://craftywizard.blogspot.com

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  57. JenMarieOctober 7, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Thank you for this fabulous hop!

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  58. Ashley NewellOctober 7, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Thanks for doing this amazing thing, Nicole! You are amazing!

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  59. Tammy VOctober 8, 2011 at 2:13 AM

    What an amazing friend you are to Julie! Thanks!!

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  60. RietteOctober 8, 2011 at 3:07 AM

    What a wonderful thing you are all doing

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  61. IreneOctober 8, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    Wow! An inspiration to us all...we all miss too many opportunities to make a difference. Thanks for not letting this opportunity pass by!

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  62. ChrisdOctober 8, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    What a terrific idea to help out such a special person!

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  63. Dawn LOctober 8, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    Julie, we are all blessed for belonging to such a wonderful group!

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  64. Julie ShearerOctober 8, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    What a great bunch of crafters and craft companies. The generosity of these companies never ceses to amaze me. God bless all of you. Let the hopping begin. I was able to make a small donation. Best of luck to Julie. Hang in there, girl. With all these people on your side you will have the best smile ever.

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  65. LisaOctober 8, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    And, we're off! :) Just starting the hop.

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  66. paperplayOctober 8, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    What an amazing weekend you all are having for supporting this special cause. I have only begun to visit the blogs but look forward to seeing many amazing projects. I work in the dental profession and for your office NOT to be willing to set up payment plans is unheard of in our practice. I wish you the "smile" you always wanted.

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  67. LageneOctober 8, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Amazing team effort to help Julie!

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  68. Eva LaneyOctober 8, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    What a fabulous thing to do...I am looking forward to this hop. Thanks.
    Eva :0)
    evascrapslife(at)gmail(dot)com
    http://evasscrapsncards.blogspot.com
    I have a giveaway on my blog

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  69. Kim HOctober 8, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    A wonderful cause and effort for a friend. I cannt wait to see all the inspirations, and share my weekend with a great group of people. Thank you for the chance to win some prizes, but the real prize will be suceeding in all your efforts. Off to the hop ...

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  70. Michelle SingleOctober 8, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    This is so sweet of you to do! Good luck with your surgery, sweet girl!

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  71. Veronica ZOctober 8, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Such a wonderful cause, for a very sweet lady! Thanks to everyone involved! Off to start my hoppin'!

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  72. Crafty Math ChickOctober 8, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Thanks so much for organizing this for Julie Nicole - hopefully she will be smiling again in no time!

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  73. RonaOctober 8, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Wow this was obviously a huge undertaking to organize and what a fabulous example of how wonderful crafters are!! I have made some great friends through this hobby and I am proud to help a fellow crafter in her time of need!! Thanks!!

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  74. SuzanneOctober 8, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Thanks for organizing this - it was a great hop! I hope the weekend is a complete success for Julie!

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  75. TamaraOctober 8, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Thank you for hosting such a great event! I hope I can make it thru the whole hop in time. :)
    sweetheartcopper at msn dot com

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  76. Nichole BryantOctober 8, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Just finished the hop thanks so much for seting this up for such a great cause!

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  77. Indy's DesignsOctober 8, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    What amazing people live in our world!

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  78. The Browning'sOctober 8, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    God is Good....

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  79. MissScrapAlotOctober 8, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Its gonna be a long night :)))

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  80. MarshaOctober 8, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Just finished the hop - yes, I visited each one. So much talent. So much love. Thanks to each one who showed us their work, to each of the companies who donated prizes, to all involved. Can't wait to see Julie's new smile.

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  81. DanaOctober 9, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    Just finished!! And it was fun! Lots of great inspiration! Thanks so much for doing this!!

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  82. Donna EllisOctober 9, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    I found this hop on Jessica Griffin's blog, donated immediately, and started at the beginning. Thanks for doing something so caring, that we have the pleasure of helping someone else.

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  83. LisaOctober 9, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    what an amazing person you and everyone who helped make this happen for Julie! so happy to be a part of it!!!


    Lisa G
    http://lisa-scrappingspot.blogspot.com/
    lkgra@hotmail.com

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  84. Heather HendersonOctober 9, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    i finished the hop!! (I couldn't find an OSJ post on Kim O'Connell's blog though)

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  85. Indy's DesignsOctober 9, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Thanks for the great marathon blog hop! The inspiration from all the crafters was fantastic. The purpose of the hop makes me appreciate all the wonderful people there are in the world! The organization that went into making this hop possible blows me away. Again thanks and best wishes to Miss Julie!

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  86. Lisa EltonOctober 9, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    THANK YOU so much for this hop to help Julie. It was a true blessing to spend the weekend visitng all of the blogs,seeing the love and support and to donate for her cause.

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  87. LisaOctober 9, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    what cute earings -- such talent!! TFS

    It is truely inspiring to see so many people giving of themselves to help a friend! God bless!


    Have a scrap-happy day
    Lisa G
    http://lisa-scrappingspot.blogspot.com/
    lkgra@hotmail.com

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  88. IreneOctober 9, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Amazing hop...thanks for organizing this and giving us the opportunity to "meet" so many designers for such a great cause!!!

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  89. Lisa PetrellaOctober 9, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    WOW! What an AMAZING hop you've organized here, Nicole!!! Way to go! Thank you for all of your time and energy! And thanks to all of the sponsors and participants!!! This crafting community is so incredibly generous and supportive!!! Gotta LOVE IT!!!

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  90. Sleepy StamperOctober 9, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Looking forward to hopping to as many as I can. Glad to help out Julie bring her smile back:-)

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  91. Savannah O'GwynnOctober 9, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    OH, Nicole! I cannot explain how thankful I am that I am a part of this hop! THANK YOU so much for all that you have done for this hop and Julie's smile!

    Those who bless others will be abundantly blessed! Prov. 11:25

    THANK YOU:)

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  92. Jennifer RzasaOctober 9, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Thanks so much for organizing this...and I'm thrilled to have been a part of it!

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  93. TamaraOctober 9, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Wow! It took me all weekend but I finally finished the entire hop! So many great creations! So much love for a fellow crafter! I can't wait to hear if she is able to get her whole procedure now! :)
    sweetheartcopper at msn dot com

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  94. Billie DeeOctober 9, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    I just wanted to post that I've visited and admired a vast number of wonderful cards. If the host(ess) is on blogger there's a very good chance I was not allowed to post with my google account - but I loved them none-the-less! *runs back to continue her posting*

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  95. UnknownOctober 9, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Just finished hopping, and it was awesome! Thank you for hosting this Blog Hop for Julie! ;o)

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  96. Nazeema Calypso ThompsonOctober 10, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    This is amazing and it warms my heart to know, that we as people....strangers nonetheless can still come together for the common interest in helping those who are in need. Best of luck with the fundraiser and my blessings to Julie and her family.

    Calypso

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  97. Dawn TOctober 10, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    Didn't quite make all of the blogs - but did manage a little donation. Hope all goes well for Julie and her teeth get fixed.

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