Thursday, February 23, 2012

Cutting Edge Stencil Giveaway ($50 value!)

I've been so excited for today's Giveaway from Cutting Edge Stencils! One lucky winner will receive his or her choice of any one reusable wall stencil, up to a $50 value! Keep reading to learn a little more about stenciling and to get details for the Giveaway entry.


If you read Home/DIY blogs, you know by now that a fresh coat of paint is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to update a room. Wallpaper is also making a huge comeback, but it can be pricey and very very time-consuming to to apply. The best way to merge the idea of a freshly painted room with patterned walls is with stencils!

The idea of stenciling may conjure up bad memories of 1980s sponge painting, pastel geese, and awful faux finishes, but I have good news. Stencils have come a long way, and Cutting Edge Stencils has a site full of updated, modern patterns that will not only fit your style...but will also fit your budget!

I love that the site shows examples of the stencils "in action," rather than just showing us the pattern.

Here are just a few of my favorites:

Geometric-























Damask-























-Kids' Room and Nursery Stencils























The neatest part about Cutting Edge Stencils is that they provide plenty of how-tos...they even have a YouTube Channel stocked with stenciling tutorials! Here's a great beginner video if you're considering stenciling one of your own walls:



Want to win your choice of a Cutting Edge Stencil, valued up to $50?* 

Here's how you can enter (Please leave a separate comment for each entry)
1. Visit the Cutting Edge Stencils shop and leave me a comment here with the name of your favorite stencil pattern. 
-For Extra Entries-
2. "Like" Cutting Edge Stencils on Facebook.
3. Follow Serenity Now on Google Friend Connect/GFC (so your cute face shows up in that box on my sidebar!) or let me know if you already do.
4. Facebook this Giveaway with a link to this post.
5. Tweet this Giveaway: Cutting Edge Stencil #Giveaway via @SerenityNowGirl! Win a stencil of your choice! @CEStencils http://bit.ly/yBXiw5
6. Join my Weekend Bloggy Reading link party this weekend, and include a link back to me within your post (only posts with link-backs will be eligible to win). 

*Giveaway will be open until 10 pm ET on Sunday, February 26, 2012. Open to U.S. Residents only. Odds of winning depend on the number of entries received. Cutting Edge Stencils provided me with a stencil to review.  Opinions are, as always, my own.

I hope you'll come back tomorrow to link up YOUR best post of the week to Weekend Bloggy Reading. Recipes, crafts, home decor, book reviews, funny stories, you name it. Come prepared to showcase your blog and find some great weekend reads.
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107 comments:

  1. DonnaFebruary 23, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    Hi Amanda! Stenciling my large bedroom wall behind my bed has been on my project list for sometime now. The Zagora allover stencil is the one I have my eye on. Thanks so much for the opportunity to win!

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  2. Mostly Food and CraftsFebruary 23, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    I love the harlequin trellis stencil

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  3. Mostly Food and CraftsFebruary 23, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    I follow you!

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  4. Laura @ duke manor farmFebruary 23, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    Hey Amanda- I love these stencils- I love the Anna Damask stencil the best.

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  5. GVKFebruary 23, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    Great Giveaway! I love the Moroccan Dream - and would love to use it in my master bedroom (which needs a lot of help!).
    I am also a follower! :)

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  6. Alisa DFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    The zamira stencil is great!

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  7. claudia bFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    My favorite is the Casablanca!

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  8. RachFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    I'm obsessed with birch trees, so I'd pick those for sure!!

    rach
    modestemusings.blogspot.com

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  9. RachFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    I follow you on GFC!

    rach
    modestemusings.blogspot.com

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  10. claudia bFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    I like them on FB!

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  11. claudia bFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    I am a follower!!!

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  12. ErinFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    Great giveaway, Amanda! Thanks for the chance to win. It's hard to choose, but I like the Cross Stitch allover and the Outside of the Box allover. Basically, anyone could hand me any of the allover stencils and I'd be a happy camper. :)

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  13. ErinFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    And I'm a happy loyal follower! :)

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    I love Cutting Edge Stencils! I would pick the chain link all over stencil!

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  15. MarishaFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    I love the casablanca!

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  16. MarishaFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    I liked cutting edge on facebook.

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  17. ChristieFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    I would LOVE to win the Marrakech Allover stencil. I want to stencil some curtains for our famiily room. Fingers crossed. ;-)

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    Wonderful giveaway! Thanks for sharing. :-) I love the Zinna & Dandelion stencils, it would look great in my office & wouldn't have too much of an impact so I could paint over it when we move since we're renting.

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  19. ChristieFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    I also follow Cutting Edge Stencils on FB. :-)

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  20. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    I follow you on GFC! :-)

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  21. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    I also tweeted! :-)

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  22. MarishaFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    I follow your blog!

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  23. AmandaFebruary 23, 2012 at 10:44 AM

    I want the polkadot allover stencil for my laundry room! :)

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  24. Laurel @ Ducks in a RowFebruary 23, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    What a fun giveaway - I think my favorite is the Marrakech Trellis Allover Stencil (at least for right now). Thanks Amanda!

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  25. Laurel @ Ducks in a RowFebruary 23, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    I've been following you forever!

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  26. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomesticationFebruary 23, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    I've been trying to win a cutting edge stencil giveaway for months! haha! My favorite is the Rabat Allover Stencil!

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  27. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomesticationFebruary 23, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    I follow you using Google Reader!

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  28. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomesticationFebruary 23, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    I like Cutting Edge on FB!

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  29. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomesticationFebruary 23, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    Giveaway Tweeted!

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  30. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomesticationFebruary 23, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    And FBed!

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  31. AngBreidenbachFebruary 23, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    I love quite a few, but I pick the wise own right now for my grandbaby's new nursery :)
    Angie
    PS If someone comes up with a sunrise wall stencil, holler. I really want something like that in my kitchen.

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  32. MelanieFebruary 23, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    I'm a follower of Serenity Now on google connect!!

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  33. MelanieFebruary 23, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    There are so many I like! Definately the 'wise owl' because I've actually been looking for an owl to 'add' to my daughters tree decal in her room! Also love the birch trees..large fruit trees..the flower power stencils..I could look on this site forever and get tons of ideas!

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  34. JennyNiemannFebruary 23, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    Awesome giveaway! I have been wanting to stencil my kids bathroom and I think the Zagora stencil is the best one!

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  35. Kim @ NewlyWoodwardsFebruary 23, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    I have to admit, my patience level usually means that stenciling isn't an option. But, since I'm in baby boy nursery mode, I'm LOVING the houndstooth allover stencil.

    (Crossing my fingers and hoping I win.) ;)

    Thanks for the chance, friend!

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  36. lililyn67February 23, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    I love the Rabat allover

    llynnwalker1980@hotmail.com

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  37. lililyn67February 23, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    I like cutting edge stencil on fb

    llynnwalker1980@hotmail.com

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  38. lililyn67February 23, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    I follow you thru gfc

    llynnwalker1980@hotmail.com

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  39. apriladlerFebruary 23, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    I love the lily scroll stencil!!!

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  40. Michaela @ coveredinmodpodge.blogspot.comFebruary 23, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    I like th Nagoya Allover Stencil.

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  41. Michaela @ coveredinmodpodge.blogspot.comFebruary 23, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    I already like Cutting Edge on FB.

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  42. KellyFebruary 23, 2012 at 3:08 PM

    My favorite is the Casablanca Allover Stencil.

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  43. KellyFebruary 23, 2012 at 3:10 PM

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  44. KellyFebruary 23, 2012 at 3:18 PM

    I am a follower!

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  45. Our DIY HomeFebruary 23, 2012 at 3:55 PM

    I really like the Marrakech Trellis Stencil.

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  46. KimFebruary 23, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    The houndstooth allover stencil would be awesome in tone-on-tone

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  47. Paula@SweetPeaFebruary 23, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    I like the Entwined All-Over Stencil.

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  48. Paula@SweetPeaFebruary 23, 2012 at 4:25 PM

    I liked Cutting Edge Stencils on FB.

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  49. Paula@SweetPeaFebruary 23, 2012 at 4:25 PM

    I follow on GFC.

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  50. Paula@SweetPeaFebruary 23, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    I posted on FB.

    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sweet-Pea/257536730937991

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  51. Paula@SweetPeaFebruary 23, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    I Tweeted!

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  52. Jessica @ Stay at Home-istaFebruary 23, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    I am a follower!

    I'm having a fantasy of stenciling our guest room to give it more pizazz, these would be great.

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  53. kathyFebruary 23, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    I like the casablanca all over but it's a toss up...

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  54. HeatherFebruary 23, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    I love the Zamira Allover stencil! I am a follower!
    Heather @ settingforfour.blogspot.com

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  55. ltbptFebruary 23, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    Mising link is my current fav. Although i drool over most of them from time to time.

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  56. Kim@todayismysome-dayFebruary 23, 2012 at 8:39 PM

    I like the casablanca craft stencil.

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  57. Kim@todayismysome-dayFebruary 23, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    I like Cutting Edge Stencils on FB as Kim Miller Rowland

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  58. Kim@todayismysome-dayFebruary 23, 2012 at 8:42 PM

    I follow you on GFC.

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  59. Alecia @ ChickenScratch NYFebruary 23, 2012 at 8:52 PM

    I really need the birch tree forest stencil now that I've made new curtains, really I need it!

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  60. Alecia @ ChickenScratch NYFebruary 23, 2012 at 8:53 PM

    Follow you on GFC

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  61. Alecia @ ChickenScratch NYFebruary 23, 2012 at 8:54 PM

    Like CE on FB

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  62. Christy @ Sane SimplicityFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:23 PM

    Ah ... to pick one ... they're all so very wonderul!! I do really, really like the Rabat Allover ... would look great on our Master Bedroom accent wall!!

    PS ... just found your site today ... where have I been?? So cute!!

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  63. Christy @ Sane SimplicityFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:24 PM

    Google Friend #1671 ... yay!!!

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  64. Christy @ Sane SimplicityFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:26 PM

    Tweet, tweet!! Loving my new Twitter account ... again .. where have I been??!!

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  65. Christy @ Sane SimplicityFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    Sane Simplicity is liking Cutting Edge Stencils on FB!!

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  66. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2012 at 10:08 PM

    I'm in the planning stages of a bathroom redo and have been looking for a stencil. I think I've found it with Casablanca Allover Stencil. Thanks!

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  67. KaddyshackFebruary 23, 2012 at 11:24 PM

    I am now following you on Google Friend Connect.

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  68. KaddyshackFebruary 23, 2012 at 11:25 PM

    I liked Cutting Edge Stenciles on FB.

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  69. KaddyshackFebruary 23, 2012 at 11:26 PM

    I like the birch forest stencil.

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  70. BharatiFebruary 23, 2012 at 11:52 PM

    I love their all over stencils. thanks

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  71. Shabby Sweet TeaFebruary 24, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    Hourglass AllOver is the one for me. I have been visiting Cutting Edge daily and trying to decide if I want to give this a try. Perfect timing!

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  72. Miss KittyFebruary 24, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    Wow! They have such a huge selection! I think my favorite on was "Rachel's Garden ". Please enter me in the give away. Thanks.

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  73. AmandaFebruary 24, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    I entered a linky on the weekend bloggy reading :)

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  74. DestinyFebruary 24, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    My favorite is Moroccan Dream Allover Stencil

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  75. DestinyFebruary 24, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    I like Cutting Edge on Facebook.

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  76. DestinyFebruary 24, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    I connected to you with GFC.

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  77. SamanthaFebruary 24, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    Marrakech Trellis! I love stenciled walls!!! Thanks for the giveaway.
    :) Samantha

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  78. DeannaFebruary 24, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    Hi Amanda! I have been dying to try a Cutting Edge Stencil! I think my favorite changes every time I look at their site!! Right now, my favorite is the Zagora allover stencil. I can envision it in more than one room of my home! Thank you for the opportunity to sign up!!
    ~Deanna (deanna519@yahoo.com)

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  79. DeannaFebruary 24, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    I also have already liked them of facebook :)

    (deanna519@yahoo.com)

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  80. TaliaFebruary 24, 2012 at 3:18 PM

    I like the Casablanca!!! :)

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  81. TaliaFebruary 24, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    I liked them on Facebook!

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  82. TaliaFebruary 24, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    I follow you too!

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  83. BrittneyFebruary 24, 2012 at 10:27 PM

    casablanca...but really, i don't see how you could go wrong with any of them. fabulous. thanks for the giveaway.
    -brittney
    brittneynsmart[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  84. BrittneyFebruary 24, 2012 at 10:29 PM

    and i follow you!
    -brittney
    brittneynsmart[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  85. ErinFebruary 25, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    I joined your weekend party with a link back! :)

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  86. LavenderineFebruary 25, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    I love their Anna damask stencil so so much!

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  87. LavenderineFebruary 25, 2012 at 8:51 PM

    I already like cutting edge stencils on fb. Thank you for hosting this giveaway.

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  88. LavenderineFebruary 25, 2012 at 8:51 PM

    And I already follow your lovely blog on google reader :)

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  89. LavenderineFebruary 25, 2012 at 8:52 PM

    Just tweeted about this giveaway. Thank you again for hosting it!

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  90. BarbaraFebruary 26, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    I've been wanting to stencil the focal wall in our bedroom for a while now. I'd love to use the Rabat design. It's rather simple but would look WOW with the rest of the decor. Thanks, Amanda!

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  91. MelissaFebruary 26, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    Totally digging the Rabat All Over stencil! Planning to use it on a dining room wall!

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  92. MelissaFebruary 26, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    Already love Cutting Edge on Facebook!

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  93. MelissaFebruary 26, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    Consider yourself Tweeted!

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  94. MelissaFebruary 26, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    My tweets are connected to my FB page! So you have been Facebooked! :)

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  95. Stacey@Rendition RoadFebruary 26, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    I'm in love with the Casablanca Allover stencil. What a beautiful design for our bedroom makeover....and whatever else I can put it on. Lol.

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  96. Stacey@Rendition RoadFebruary 26, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    I 'liked' Cutting Edge Stencil on FB :) What a great giveaway, Thanks!

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  97. Stacey@Rendition RoadFebruary 26, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    I'm following you through GFC :)

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  98. Stacey@Rendition RoadFebruary 26, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    I have posted this giveaway on FB with a link :)

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  99. How to Nest for LessFebruary 26, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    Love the polka dot stencil!

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  100. How to Nest for LessFebruary 26, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    LIKE Cutting Edge Stencils on Facebook!

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  101. How to Nest for LessFebruary 26, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    I follow you on GFC!

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  102. How to Nest for LessFebruary 26, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    I tweeted this giveaway :)

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  103. How to Nest for LessFebruary 26, 2012 at 9:33 PM

    I linked up to your weekend bloggy party! Thanks for hosting :)

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  104. nest of posiesFebruary 26, 2012 at 9:35 PM

    it would either be the trellis or the casablanca. can't decide which i like the best.

    thanks for the chance!

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  105. nest of posiesFebruary 26, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    tweeted

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  106. nest of posiesFebruary 26, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    shared on FB

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  107. bridget wFebruary 26, 2012 at 9:46 PM

    I love the "wise owl" stencil! =-) It would look adorable over my daughter's crib.

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