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Helen's Neighbor Ladies finished!

Just thought I'd take a minute to share the results with you..... I have just a couple of more that didn't make the photo shoot. One got dropped on the brick landscaping stone and she's in for a little repair.

This lady was a swap submission for cloth paper scissors. I wonder where in the U.S. she'll end up?














This saucy little brunette now lives with my friend since third grade- Rhonda. Happy be-lated birthday! Its weird but she picked it herself out of the line-up and that's the same one I would have chosen for her.







This next little blonde went to Ireland and I hope she loves her new country!


Hoping to open an Etsy store soon and these ladies are tagged to go in it! Do you have a favorite? Love to know....

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  1. Red Cat CardsAugust 21, 2010 at 6:26 PM

    Oh that pink 'follow a bright star' is my favorite but all of them are so equally darling !! SO BEAUTIFUL !!!

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  2. MelanieAugust 22, 2010 at 7:32 AM

    I'm going to need to purchase the "follow a bright star" lady. She just reminds me of one of my BFFs for some reason. Will you let me know the cost and stuff by my email if she's for sale? melanie.palmer@sbcglobal.net If no, I have a second favorite. These turned out really well! Great job!

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  3. KimAugust 23, 2010 at 8:29 AM

    they are all awesome! I think my favorite is the little blondie that traveled to Ireland, but it's so hard to choose!

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  4. C.August 23, 2010 at 8:58 AM

    Thanks guys! I have to say my favorite is also the Follow a bright star lady but each has her own personality. Some of them remind me of people I know. It was a good way to practice doing faces and my first attempt at transfers- well actually it was all new! Now- on to the big little lady....
    Ha! my word verification was neelint! Is that like toe jam?

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