Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Let's celebrate

I've been keeping a secret from you.

And it's been hard.

But the time has come to share!
Oh, look at Jack. He knows that something good is coming.
Look! What's that I see?
My button tree!

Right there, inside that book ! My button tree!

Talk about exciting.

Thank you Susan for asking me to be part of your gorgeous new book.
Because I am absolutely thrilled to be a part of Button it up , I made another tree to give away to one of you.
All you need to do is leave a comment here (be sure to leave a way to contact you please!).

Next week my trusty assistant and I will draw a name and send one of my button trees onto a new home to celebrate.

Don't forget to order yourself a copy of the super cute book online or look for a copy in your local bookstores around March 3.

You do know I will be in the Barnes & Noble taking a picture of it there, don't you? LOL (And if you lived closer I would make you go there with me, just to see my button tree in the bookstore.)

Good luck!

P.S. Want to see my other button crafts? I've made Mother's Day Cards , Button flowers , Button butterflies , Button candy canes , and a REALLY old one, a button wreath !

145 comments:

  1. Wow, Sarah - Congrats!! can't wait to check it out!

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  2. WooHoo!! I'm so excited for you! And how proud does Jack look? He sure loves his Mama! Please Please Please enter me in your giveaway. I'd be honored to display a Sarah Johner original!! :)
    ~Jessica

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  3. How exciting!!! You have amazing talent. Can't wait to get the book!!!

    Cheri (from FB)

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  4. Oh that is just SUPER DUPER!!!!
    That is one good look'n lad holdin up that book as well!! Nice to see he feels better too!!
    I would adore that tree so put me in the draw!!!!!!
    Lola

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  5. This must be destiny! My grandma had a tree similiar to this when I was little. It was always on her dining room table around Christmas time, of course I never got to sit at the grown-up table and oogle it, I was shipped to the kids table in the kitchen. This would be a dream come true!!!

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  6. Anonymous11:52 AM

    How exciting for you!! Congrats!! And Jacks big proud grin is the cutest!

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  7. That is something to celebrate! What a way to cheer up the blah days of February! Congratulations! Putting the book on my wish list right now.
    Oh, and I would love to win that tree!

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  8. Congratulations, Sarah. You're a celebrity now :-)

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  9. Congratulations! That is so exciting!!

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  10. SO COOL Sarah!!! Congrats you deserve it.

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  11. count me in sarah...and congrats!

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  12. Congratulations! I'm not one bit surprised, that is one of my favorite things that I've ever seen on a blog! I love it and I know the readers will too. I can't wait to see what's in the rest of the book!

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  13. Anonymous2:07 PM

    And I will go to Barnes and Noble and look for it and say to strangers, "Look! That's my friend Sarah!" That is so great!!! I enlarged the picture of the page so I could see your name. Very nice.

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  14. button (tree), button (tree), who's got the button (tree)? Hopefully ME!

    Congratulations on being published- and many thanks for offering such a beautiful giveaway item! I can't wait to explore more of your crafty art!

    Michaele

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  15. Found your blog via Today's Creative Blog.

    Congrats on being published.

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  16. Yea YOU! Congrats!

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  17. Congrats -- you're tree is gorgeous!

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  18. Congrats Sarah! That is so exciting! :) (I totally would do the same thing at the bookstore :)

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  19. Oh, how beautiful! And Jack looks very proud. Please put me in the drawing!

    Sheryl

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  20. That is so exciting!! Congrats!!

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  21. Congratulations!!!! That is totally awesome. Count me in.

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  22. OMG! So cool for you! I ***LOVE** IT! Soooooooo pretty and it would look really great in my house. ;)


    Crossing my fingers......
    :) Linda

    lbestul@msn.com

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  23. So super excited to win! Your amazing and that little Jack is adorable and so proud how cute.

    Sassy

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  24. Congrats on being published... that tree is SO cute, I'd love to win one:) I can be contacted on my blog!

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  25. Congratulations! How exciting! I think the button wreath was the first project I saw on your blog. It was good one!

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  26. So cute!
    Shelley Smith
    casonshelley@gmail.com

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  27. WOW, that is really cute!

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  28. Good on YOU for getting published! Hope it's the first of many successes! Please enter me in your drawing!

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  29. Wow, I am so hooked on buttons. I was thinking about adding a post about things I have done with buttons on my blog. I used the word hooked because Hooked on Houses has a weekly Mr. Linky on that topic. Your tree is great and congrats. on being published. Too cool.

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  30. How exciting! Congratulations! Count me in. Thanks for your generosity.
    Nelly

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  31. Anonymous6:02 PM

    That's fantastic... congratulations Sarah!

    How exciting!! :)

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  32. Congratulations! That looks like a great book!!!

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  33. YaHOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!! That is SOO fantastic for you (and apparently for Jack!). I can't wait to see the book.

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  34. Congratulations on being published!!!!! :) I love the button tree. I would love to win it.

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  35. Anonymous6:41 PM

    Oh my gosh that is awesome news! Thanks for sharing! Congrats...the button tree is adorable! :)

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  36. Congratulations!!!
    You deserve it!

    Chanel

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  37. Wow, what fun! I love your button trees and the flowers. Congratulations on being published! I look forward to reading the book since I love working with buttons.

    Heather
    hgroves@krenim.org

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  38. Super! Being published must feel great!

    I'd love, love, love to have your button tree.

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  39. WOW I love your botton tree...i will def. look up that book!!!!!

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  40. Congratulations on being published! I love buttons and anything to do with buttons, so your button tree is FANTASTIC to me! :) You are very talented.

    marneclark@gmail.com

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  41. Oh my goodness.... I would LOVE to win this book!
    ~Jen
    jennygilley@hotmail.com

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  42. You lucky duck! I amlost had a quilt published, they took pictures, and then went out of business.
    I must say I thought for a moment you were going to announce something family wise!?!? I almost had a heart attack.
    Patti

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  43. Headed over here from Today's Creative Blog and imagine how super excited when I saw the gorgeous button tree for giveaway. Please enter me!! Thanks and congrats on the book. giniherbst@gmail.com

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  44. Congrats! WOO-HOO!!!

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  45. Wow! What an accomplishment! Adorable tree!

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  46. Love the tree and would love to win it!

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  47. Anonymous7:24 PM

    Congratulations, dear friend! And if you draw my name, you know where to find me...

    I LOVE your button trees!

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  48. Anonymous7:28 PM

    Wow. Congrats on the book inclusion. Love the tree.

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  49. So cute! Would love to win! :-)
    Amy in CA

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  50. Congrats on getting published! That button tree is gorgeous! Thanks for doing an awesome giveaway!

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  51. How wonderful! Good for you, Sarah!!!

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  52. Now I know what I can do with all my old buttons. That is super cute and I'll have to check out the book too. Good job!

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  53. Congrats. What a cute tree.

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  54. Such a cute tree, adorable add to to my crafting studio!!

    jen_erickson@hotmail.com

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  55. Anonymous8:21 PM

    Congratulations. What a wonderful feeling, and such a nice giveaway.

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  56. How Cool. How cute. Congrats!

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  57. Congratulations! That looks like an awesome book.

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  58. WOW! Congratulations on your pattern being published in the book. Your button ideas are very ingenious and cute. What a treasure tohave that tree. My grand daughter absolutely love my button box and more, She's only 3 but already a talented crafter.

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  59. Anonymous12:05 AM

    Sarah!! I'm so excited for you. That is so awesome! You so deserve this. Enjoy every moment of it! Jack looks so cute in these pictures. You can tell he's just thrilled.

    I love your button trees!

    (Count me out of the drawing, please! I want someone else to win. Your quilt is still the greatest treasure I ever won!)

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  60. Congrats! I'm so happy for you! Jack looks SO PROUD! CUTE!
    I was so inspired by this photo when you first posted it that I made a button tree myself!

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  61. Congratulations to you!!! Very exciting and very cute button tree. Best Wishes, ldh

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  62. gorgeous, gorgeous tree...i just love it! congrats on the book...how exciting! xo

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  63. Congratulations! Being featured in a book is such exciting news! I love your button tree, its beautiful.

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  64. Congratulations! A google search of the words Button Tree is how I first found you back in Sept & I've been happily lurking ever since. It's certainly a projik that deserved to be published!

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  65. Awesome, how cool for you. I love the button tree!!

    Jaime
    jbaileysa@satx.rr.com

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  66. Anonymous5:53 AM

    That is soooo cute and reminds me of my grandmas button collection . . .. .sign me up!!
    tab6ak@aol.com

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  67. Super cute tree!! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  68. What a cute idea! Congratulations on being published. How cool, your son looks so excited too.

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  69. that tree is soooo cute!

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  70. how cute is that! I love buttons and a nice collection started. Please enter me in your giveaway.
    nadeaug@wildblue.net

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  71. ADORABLE Button Tree!
    Congrats on Getting Published!!!
    Please enter me in your give away!
    truleetraci@yahoo.com

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  72. I just found you....so excited! I love anything with buttons, especially the old ones! love love love the tre!

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  73. Sarah,

    You're published, big congrats on your celebrity status! Jack looks so proud for you!

    Laura

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  74. Anonymous6:57 AM

    Congratulations! Also, thanks for the opportunity to win one of your wonderful button creations.

    melissalee1@bellsouth.net

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  75. Yipee!!! Congratulations Sarah!

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  76. Congratulations!! I love using buttons on my crafts...that tree is adorable!

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  77. Anonymous7:35 AM

    Congratulations! that's so exciting! Can't wait to get the book.
    kim
    conway305@aol.com

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  78. Hi Sarah ~ congrats...that's wonderful! I'd love to win your beautiful button tree...it's just the cutest!

    Hugz,
    Michele

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  79. This tree is absolutely beautiful! I love it!

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  80. Can't wait to get my hands on that book, congratulations!

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  81. Anonymous8:32 AM

    Congratulations on being published- and many thanks for offering such a beautiful giveaway item!

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  82. Anonymous8:34 AM

    Yea for creativity!

    amaysu@aol.com

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  83. Congrats to you..how exciting! The button tree is adorable and deserves to be published :-)
    Have a fabulous day!
    Julie

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  84. I saw that book and immediately thought of your button tree!

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  85. Wow, 90 comments already? Everyone's coming out of the woodwork. :-)

    Congrats hon. That is super great!

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  86. How pretty...I would love to have one! Congratulations too on being in a book...WOW!

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  87. I am crazy about the button tree! ! It's darling. How exciting. Can't wait to see the book. Congratulations. Ü

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  88. Anonymous11:01 AM

    Love the button trees! Can't wait until the book comes out!

    Tracey I.

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  89. too cool! love the colors. ~aimee

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  90. coming over from TCB. Very exciting to find you.

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  91. I would be telling everyone I knew if something I did got published in a book. That is so cool.

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  92. That's so cool! I love your past projects with buttons too. I really need to make one of these trees but hope i win it instead!

    Love Jack's smile...so proud of mama!

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  93. Coming from TCB - congrats on being published! The tree is beyond cute, and would definitely be appreciated by me. :) We have one bookstore in our little town, but there is always Amazon!

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  94. That's wonderful! Congratulations! What a darling and original idea. I can't wait to see more!

    Blessings,
    Lissa

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  95. Congradulations, so how does it feel to be a celebrity! I am in awe of how awesome your tree looks! I know just where I would put it too! Teehee!
    blessings, angie

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  96. Very pretty, and a great way to use all the buttons I love but am afraid to use on clothes. Congratulations!

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  97. OMG that is fabulous congrats. The tree is so elegant I love it plus who doesn't love buttons...lol. Thanks for the chance to win this tree and TFS.

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  98. Wow, this sure is beautiful -- hope I win! Joanne ~~ glamourgirljoanne@yahoo.com

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  99. What a cute idea! And a great way to use all those pretty buttons that most of us have lying around. Thanks for sharing.

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  100. Very cute button tree and a super cool book to be featured in! Congrats!!

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  101. Anonymous3:13 PM

    Sarah, I have your blog on my tool bar in my favorites, come here everynite to visit you. Congrats on the publication of your button tree. It is so cute, and I will watch Barnes and Noble for the book.

    Elaine
    lecraft@aol.com

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  102. I love your pretty button tree. I had a friend who made a christmas shaped tree on black velvet with rhinestone buttons which she then framed and hung every year during the holidays.....it was lovely too.
    You and Jack have the most neat-o projicks.

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  103. Count me in -- love great giveaways!


    csaestok@yahoo.com

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  104. Congratulations! How cute! I want that adorable button tree! spasway@gmail.com

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  105. Ooooh how exciting! Congratulations Sarah!!!

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  106. Congrats! I think it is wonderful that you are able to see your project in print. Keep up the good work and creativity!

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  107. Anonymous9:54 PM

    Congrats! What a gorgeous button tree! Jack has such a sweet smile.

    Hugs :)

    Irma

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  108. Anonymous4:21 AM

    You certainly deserve it for you are very creative. congratulations!
    thomasinbulgaria@hotmail.co.uk

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  109. Anonymous4:58 AM

    it is so cute. congratualtions. I am glad Jack is getting better too. Its the hardest thing when your children arent feeling well

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  110. Anonymous5:34 AM

    Oh wow! I've been an admirer of the button tree ever since you posted the first photo! So excited and happy for you!

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  111. Congrats!! Wow...love the tree!

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  112. I would be honored to have that gorgeous button tree in my home! Thank you for the chance and congratulations!!!
    -10oneworld on Etsy

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  113. Anonymous5:36 PM

    I LOVE buttons...I've done tons of flower bouquets, too! Can't wait to see this book. Please enter me in your give away! The tree is gorgeous.
    monicawalkAThotmailDOTcom

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  114. Congratulations! :)

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  115. So excited for you. Congrats. I love buttons and your button tree. Thanks for the chance to win in the giveaway.

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  116. Oh congratulations! That is so cool :O) I love this button tree....simply beautiful! You are truly talented and creative. Thanks so much for the chance to win.....Have fun at Barnes and Noble!!!!

    cheekybowtique@hotmail.com

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  117. Congratulations and the pics of Jack are too cute!

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  118. Anonymous5:18 PM

    I don't know which is cuter...Jack or the button tree!! Love your blog and all you share. HTH Janet

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  119. Congrats Congrats! Published and a beautiful button tree! I would be thrilled to have it in my Inspiration Studio!! or my bathroom. Ooouuu how adorable!

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  120. I'm so excited for you! The button book is on my list!! :)

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  121. I LOVE this tree! I have that project book marked for myself and my daughters to do, we are button collectors also, I can never pass them up!!!! Congrats on the book, how EXCITING!!!! I'll be on the look out for it. Thanks for the chance to win an amazing tree!

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  122. congrats, I tried to make one I end up poking my fingers and gave up..
    Yours look beautiful..
    Maggie
    http://cuttlebugchallenge.blogspot.com

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  123. congrats on your achievements! And I would love to win this lovely button tree-it's so unique!

    micaela6955 at msn dot com

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  124. How fun! The button tree is great. Thanks for doing a giveaway.

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  125. Oh yes I hope I am not too late to enter Congratulations on the feature of your Button Tree.
    Hugs, Diane

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  126. Anonymous7:28 PM

    Congratulations! Very exciting indeed! :) I love love love the button tree! So cute!

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  127. Anonymous11:15 PM

    Jack is just so adorable! I'd love to enter!

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  128. Anonymous11:23 PM

    OMG! 135 comments! How fun! And congratulations to you. I'm sure your give away is over, so I'll have to check out the book store for you!

    And guess what...I'm having a book giveaway over on my blog too. Check it out and thanks for sharing such great news!

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  129. Congratulations. I'm going to have to start collecting more green buttons to make some of these for Christmas.

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  130. I just discovered your blog today. I am very anxious to pour over all the posts because what I have seen is just amazing! Congrats on your success!

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  131. How exciting! Can't wait to pick up a copy. I love your button tree!
    Lisa

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  132. Congrats!!!!! Sarah you deserve the publicity. You do such wonderful work. Jack looks pleased as punch.

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  133. Anonymous5:58 AM

    I would want one of your trees!

    H.S.
    tan.huishan(at)gmail(dot)com

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  134. Congrats!

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    Cheers,
    melody
    mel_88_88 at hotmail dot com

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  135. Anonymous5:59 AM

    WHOO! Great work..


    Crystal(manhattandolls[at]gmail[dot]com)

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  136. LOVE the button tree. I want to make one. I'll be looking for the book.
    vangieh at hotmail dot com

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  137. Anonymous6:20 PM

    That is so awesome. Yeah and congrats...oh I want to win..memememeeee.

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  138. Anonymous6:22 PM

    I forgot to add my info. :)

    Rose

    rem40@hotmail.com

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