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Cameo Giveaway!

A month ago, I posted about my love for my new Silhouette Cameo and linked to a giveaway on Blog Hoppin’.  Well, the Cameo people contacted me and asked if I would be willing to host a giveaway on my blog!  Of course, I said yes!!!  No brainer.  I would love for one of my awesome followers to win one of these incredible machines.  
Here are a few great things I have made with my Cameo:
There are so many more possibilities!   Just check out the Silhouette America Pinterest page by clicking {here}!  Or click {here} to see my collaborative Cameo Pinterest board.  
Enter below using Rafflecopter.  The contest will run from Friday, September 28th to Thursday, October 4th.  You will need to follow the steps below.  You will gain one entry for each step completed.  Best of luck to you!!!

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  1. krissy hutten

    September 28, 2012 at 11:40 am

    Great Ideas! Thank you for the chance to win a Silhouette Cameo…crossing fingers!!!!! Your blog is so much fun.

    -krissy
    Ms. Hutten’s Buttons

  2. Melissa

    September 28, 2012 at 11:45 am

    Oooh, I would LOVE one of these! Just need to scan my teaching certificate to get that discount. Thanks so much for hosting!

    Don't Let The Teacher Stay Up Late

  3. Rhonda

    September 28, 2012 at 12:12 pm

    Love your blog and all your great ideas. I would love to win a Cameo. I've been reading about and it is on my wishlist.
    I can't seem to enter, the link does not work for me.
    Rhonda
    Classroom Fun

  4. Liz

    September 28, 2012 at 1:23 pm

    Great giveaway! I've been trying to win one of these forever! A teacher's budget just doesn't include a cameo, especially when it's a salary from a teeny tiny Christian school! Love all of your ideas 🙂

  5. The Teachers Treasure Chest

    September 28, 2012 at 1:23 pm

    Great giveaway Erica!You Rock!!!

    Ashley
    The Teacher's Treasure Chest

  6. Terri Eubank

    September 28, 2012 at 1:58 pm

    This has been on my wish list for a bit, and I love the chance to WIN one! Thank you!

  7. Fluttering Through First Grade

    September 28, 2012 at 4:30 pm

    OK Erica-because of you ladies and all your fabulous ideas we caved and bought one. OMG! Love love love it! We share it. Have joint custody, but it's fine. Sort of. Not saying that either of us has kept it longer in our possession than we should… Our minds keep cranking out ideas on everything we can make. It's endless. Thank you for inspiring!

    ~Christy & Tammy too when she's not hogging the Cameo-oops, did I say that out loud?
    Fluttering Through First Grade

  8. Jenna

    September 28, 2012 at 6:43 pm

    Pick me PICK ME!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂 New teacher and I have been DYING to get one of these amazing things!!!

    Jenna
    Just Diving In

  9. SewCalGal

    September 28, 2012 at 7:25 pm

    Way cool. Love your fun ideas to create with a Silhouette Cameo.

    SewCalGal
    http://www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

  10. Melissa Freshwater

    September 28, 2012 at 7:28 pm

    Love Love Love your blog!!Thank you for the opportunity to win a cameo
    Melissa
    http://www.mrsfreshwatersclass.com

  11. Julie R.

    September 28, 2012 at 7:30 pm

    This would be great for our school! I would love to win this…pick me, pick me.

    Love your stuff and can't tell you how much I appreciate all you do. If you couldn't tell I'm not a teacher, just a parent trying to get the best for my girls!

    Thank you again,
    Julie

  12. TCothern

    September 28, 2012 at 10:15 pm

    Oh my….the possiblities are endless!!! Hope i win this!

  13. Kindergarten Stars

    September 28, 2012 at 10:20 pm

    Yay!! Super excited about this!!! 🙂
    Michelle
    Kindergarten Stars

  14. Antoinette Hedrich

    September 28, 2012 at 11:26 pm

    My birthday is next week. This would be an awesome birthday present!!!

    Toni
    Hedrich’s Hive

  15. Mom2CandD

    September 28, 2012 at 11:56 pm

    My fingers are crossed! I'd looooove one!

  16. Anonymous

    September 29, 2012 at 12:05 am

    Thanks for the opportunity to win a Silhouette Cameo! They look awesome. 🙂 Happy weekend!!

    shapi20@yahoo.com

  17. Mrs. Cupcake

    September 29, 2012 at 12:06 am

    Erica, I want to win this one!!! My birthday is also next week {like the above commenter} and it would be a FAB present!!!
    ❤Teri
    A Cupcake for the Teacher

  18. Crayons and Curls

    September 29, 2012 at 12:16 am

    Love this giveaway! Soooo want one!!! 🙂
    Cheryl
    Crayons and Curls

  19. Holly

    September 29, 2012 at 12:27 am

    I have never wanted to win a giveaway more than I want to win this one!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the opportunity!

    Holly
    Crisscross Applesauce in First Grade

  20. Marsha M. Moffit McGuire

    September 29, 2012 at 1:19 am

    NO ONE…hear me Silhouette people . . . NO ONE is a bigger fan than me and I have their stuff all over my blog and my room. I'm a vinyl chalk board, labeling queen I tell ya. The problem is my little silhouette is TOOOOOOOOO small for all the things I NEED to do. I MUST have the Cameo. I need it. I can't live without it. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE pick me.
    Marsha
    A Differentiated Kindergarten

  21. lizC

    September 29, 2012 at 2:13 am

    Great giveaway!! Thanks for the awesome opportunity!! 🙂
    Liz
    http://thehappyteachertpt.blogspot.com/

  22. The Ross's

    September 29, 2012 at 2:58 am

    YAY SO FUN! 🙂

  23. Elizabeth Isabel

    September 29, 2012 at 3:29 am

    I want it I want it!!!

  24. BeachTeach

    September 29, 2012 at 11:16 am

    Raising my hand too! Thanks for sharing all of your wonderful ideas!

  25. sheithold

    September 29, 2012 at 11:21 am

    WANT WANT WANT!!!!

  26. CarolP

    September 29, 2012 at 11:58 am

    I so want this- I look at the web site & drool! cpolston@kernvilleusd.org

  27. Amy J

    September 29, 2012 at 12:20 pm

    Super excited about this giveaway!

    By the way – I am hosting a GIANT giveaway on my blog. There is a LOFT gift card and products from over 20 fabulous teachers up for grabs.

    Come by and visit me! Easy to enter… so you can stock up on some cute stuff for your classroom…and for you!

    Amy

    http://whathappensinfirstgrade.blogspot.com/2012/09/huge-100-followers-giveaway.html

    What Happens in First Grade

  28. Sarah Swilley

    September 29, 2012 at 3:10 pm

    Oh my! I would be beside myself if I won a cameo!!!! I have been wanting one now for over a year! 🙂

  29. Rachel Lamb

    September 29, 2012 at 3:12 pm

    oh…I MUST win! I just MUST! hehe!!
    Rachel

  30. Jennifer Mask

    September 29, 2012 at 4:13 pm

    The Cameo is on the top of my wish list! I would love to win one for my classroom.

  31. Diane

    September 29, 2012 at 5:00 pm

    Wow! I would love to win this Cameo. It looks like it is amazing! Thanks for offering it.

  32. krazyforK

    September 29, 2012 at 5:21 pm

    you have a great blog! hope i win!!!! leigh ann

  33. April Kreitzer Wolfe

    September 29, 2012 at 6:28 pm

    Wow, this is awesome!!

    April
    Wolfelicious

  34. Andi

    September 29, 2012 at 6:45 pm

    This is another great giveaway. Thanks for the opportunity!!
    ~Andi

  35. Aimshort

    September 29, 2012 at 6:51 pm

    My fingers are crossed! My birthday is on Wednesday, and a Cameo is at the top of my list!

  36. First Grade Frolics

    September 29, 2012 at 7:22 pm

    I learned about Cameo's from your blog, and now I am obsessed! I hope I win one, but if not I will submit my request to the North Pole 🙂

  37. Jan Messali

    September 29, 2012 at 10:26 pm

    I follow you via GFC as Jan Messali,
    Following you both on Pinterest as jmessali.
    Thanks!

  38. Sandi MacDougall

    September 29, 2012 at 11:05 pm

    Hi Erica,
    I'm following your blog and on Pinterest. I'm also following on of Silhouette's boards. Love to win the Cameo. Thanks for the chance,
    Sandi (sandi@macdougallnet.com)

  39. Mrs. Dwyer

    September 29, 2012 at 11:12 pm

    Thanks for the opportunity! I'm loving all of the great crafts I see posted using the Cameo! Woule LOVE to put one to use! Thanks, again!

    ~Tanya
    Mrs. Dwyer’s A+ Firsties

  40. Lisa R.

    September 30, 2012 at 2:47 am

    This is an AMAZING giveaway!! I have been wanting one of these for months now. I am keeping my fingers crossed. Thanks!!
    Lisa
    Learning Is Something to Treasure

  41. Emily Verzwyvelt

    September 30, 2012 at 1:01 pm

    Thanks for another chance at winning this amazing machine 🙂

  42. Rhonda

    September 30, 2012 at 1:04 pm

    I would love a cameo, it looks great. I have seen all the great stuff that can be made with it. Fingers and toes crossed!!
    Rhonda
    Classroom Fun

  43. Angela

    September 30, 2012 at 2:33 pm

    I absolutely love this!! I keep dreaming of things that I can create with it!!

    Angela
    The Daily Alphabet

  44. Miss Nelson

    September 30, 2012 at 3:25 pm

    I would love to win. Thanks for the opportunity. 🙂

  45. Miss C

    September 30, 2012 at 6:50 pm

    Ahhhh! So excited!!! I wanna win sooo badly!!! :o)

  46. Abby

    September 30, 2012 at 9:52 pm

    Love this giveaway!

  47. Traci

    October 1, 2012 at 12:29 am

    Erica!! I have wanted one of these for FAR too long! 😀
    Lovin' this giveaway!
    ❤Dragonflies in First ❤

  48. kbfirst

    October 1, 2012 at 4:51 pm

    Wonderful giveaway!! Wow, what fun!!

  49. Jodie-Lynn Duclos

    October 1, 2012 at 11:10 pm

    I would LOVE to win one of these! They are amazing!

  50. Sara Soucy

    October 2, 2012 at 12:15 am

    I've heard so many good things about these! I would love to have one for my classroom!

    Sara 🙂
    Smiling In Second Grade

  51. Jeannie

    October 2, 2012 at 2:26 am

    I would LOVE to have one of these. Thanks for the opportunity!
    Fingers crossed! 🙂

    Jeannie
    The 2nd Grade Surprise
    http://the2ndgradesurprise.blogspot.com

  52. Tammy

    October 3, 2012 at 2:10 am

    Erica, Thank you soooooo much for this fabulous opportunity! I would love, love, love to have a Cameo for my classroom!!!! The possibilities are endless!

    Tammy
    Tennessee Kindergarten Teacher
    tam61883@comcast.net

  53. Borin News

    October 4, 2012 at 12:24 am

    I am so excited at the chance to have a cameo for my classroom my mind is already spinning with ideas.
    Thanks again I love your blog and your TPT store and i just started following you on pinterest…

    Tammy B
    Second Grade Teacher in small town Arizona.
    oh2az84@gmail.com

  54. Alana Green

    October 4, 2012 at 12:38 am

    I did all the steps! I would LOVE to win one!

  55. Alana Green

    October 4, 2012 at 12:39 am

    I did all the steps! I would LOVE to win one!

  56. Rebecca

    October 4, 2012 at 1:01 am

    What a great give away!! Thanks for all you do! xox
    Rebecca
    Teaching First

  57. Anonymous

    October 4, 2012 at 2:46 am

    Although I'm a kinder teacher I still love your stuff! Your ideas inspire. Thank you. Amy in Santa Ana, CA amyandkaty1@cox.net

  58. Jillian Coster

    October 5, 2012 at 1:25 am

    Sooo excited for this giveaway! And thank you for all of your great posts and ideas. You must be amazing to have as a teacher! I just started a blog of my own! Stop by!

    FirstGradeHappiness.blogspot.com

    ~Jillian Coster

  59. Lory

    October 5, 2012 at 1:45 am

    Wahoo… this has been on my wishlist for a while… the projects and ideas are endless 😉
    Love everything about you… your blog… your store… your ideas… you fabulous!!
    Lory's Page

  60. Leah Carpenter

    October 7, 2012 at 5:21 pm

    I am so excited to see who the winner is!!!

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