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Curbly Christmas Giveaway!

From December 18, 2006 To December 25, 2006

We're feeling the holiday spirit here at Curbly headquarters (or maybe it's just the eggnog). We thought about sending out personalized cards to all our members, but then we thought, 'Hey, let's buy them stuff instead!'

So, you tell us what you want, and we'll buy everything on your list!

We'll pick the best list, and ONE winner will receive a $200 credit to Amazon.com.

Here are the rules:

  • Make a list of items available on Amazon.com with links to those items (items must be in stock at Amazon)
  • Include a picture of every item on your list.
  • Include the total price of your list in your post (make sure the list costs less than $200).
  • Describe what you like about your list and what you'd do with all your cool new stuff!
  • Contest open to participants wherever Amazon.com is available (you'll be responsible for shipping costs and taxes). Please read Amazon's shipping restrictions page to learn more.
Your list should capture the spirit of Curbly. So, instead of asking Santa for iPods and romance novels, how about some great DIY tools and designer housewares. Here's some inspiration:

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Here's an example entry (so you know what we're looking for):

My Curbly Gift List - Total Cost: $196.43
Here's my be-all, end-all list of things I want this year.
1.
Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized 12-Inch Everyday Pan with Lid  - $24.99
Calphalon makes my mouth water, with it's sexy anodized aluminum (just say that a few times, you'll see) and its superior heat-distribution. Mmm... 

2. iRobot Roomba 4299 Discovery Floorvac Robotic Vacuum - $110.00
Let's face it, robots should be doing more of our housework. It's almost 2007, people. These robots have been getting off easy for far too long. 

3. Cuisinart DCC-1200 12-Cup Brew Central Coffeemaker, Black and Stainless Steel - $61.44
Coffee is good for you. Science has proven this. And Starbucks is bad for your wallet. My wallet has proven this.

 

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Remember, this contest ends Christmas day, so you've got exactly one week! What are you waiting for? Get started!

Contest Entries

Smear some frosting on this list

By mahsa 0471359254

even though by training i'm a scientist, i've always dreamed of being a pastry chef. it begins with me making delicious pastries out of my apartment, but then i acquire a very cute little bakery that i can design and fill with crafts from fellow crafters and artists. here are some things that i think will help me on my way to making yummy treats for all... 1.) i'm going to need some instructions $44.10 2.) I'll need something to decorate pastries and cakes with and i like this one alot because you can reuse it over and over (unlike... »MORE

December 24, 2006
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To Santa Curbly

By techsanne B00009r97c

Santa Curbly, I've been a very good girl this year. So here's my list:1. Hoya 52mm Close-Up Filter Set (+1 +2 +4 Diopters)  $34.50 I would like to start selling my fabricated sterling silver bracelets, but my camera does not do well with closeups. These filters would be an inexpensive way to get a better photo.  2.Great Wire Jewlery  $10.61This is a highly recommended book on knitting with wire, a technique I have toyed around with but not been totally successful at and it is a skill I would like to add to my repertoire.3. iRobot Roomba 4299 Discovery Floorvac... »MORE

December 23, 2006
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A craft room to call my very own!

By alixi Dsc00599_large

So, I haven't been very active in Curbly since joining. Mostly because my husband and I got married recently, and also because we have been fixing up our house. We're both crafty in our own ways, I sew and bead, he makes furniture in his spare time, when we're not doing our own construction. Santa came early this year, bringing us drywall sheets, mud, 2x4's and paint; with which we created a sewing/craft room for myself, and a small workbench area for the husband - but santa didn't really think about storage.  Before (when I was purchasing the house):    After:    As any... »MORE

December 23, 2006
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What will be under RoadVermins Tree?

By roadvermin Phaidon_large

It was so so hard to decide what to choose from the myriad of DIY delights available at Amazon. This was made even harder by the fact that alot of the really cool stuff doesnt ship overseas which concerns us as we live in France. So I had to say bye bye to the beautiful Dremel multi tool, farewell to the twelve month subscription to Make magazine and au revoir to the nifty compression clamps I spotted.So after much surfing and dissapointment I decicded on four items which I felt fill every step in the creative DIY process. Inspiration, Planning... »MORE

December 22, 2006
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List to start a craft library by

By abmatic 1592531520

My library of crafting how-to books consists of exactly two volumes scavenged from an estate sale. This christmas is time to change that. Here is $200 of essential (and some maybe less essential) books to make my collection. Total Price: $197.01 Quilting: 1. The Modern Quilt Workshop: Patterns, Techniques, and Designs from the Funquilts Studio, by Bill Kerr, Weeks Ringle Price: $15.61 My quilting skills need help and I hear that this book will bring me the answers. 2. Denyse Schmidt Quilts: 30 Colorful Quilt and Patchwork Projects, by Denyse Schmidt, Bethany Lyttle Price: $16.47 Denyse's patterns and color choices... »MORE

December 20, 2006
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Bring the spring to my home ----My Wish List

By smartrabbit Diy-1_large

  My whish list                                                 $187.42Sorry about the length of my list :)1)  Deluxe Garden Tote & Tool Gift Set                $34.99http://www.amazon.com/Deluxe-Garden-Tote-Tool-Gift/dp/B0001WYMUQ/sr=1-105/qid=1166556611/ref=sr_1_105/104-1843804-4033523?ie=UTF8&s=hi                                      2)  Park's Original 60-cell Bio Dome Seed Starter      $19.95 http://www.amazon.com/Deluxe-Garden-Tote-Tool-Gift/dp/B0001WYMUQ/sr=1-105/qid=1166556611/ref=sr_1_105/104-1843804-4033523?ie=UTF8&s=hi                    3)Green Green Plant Food                                    $0.49http://www.amazon.com/Green-Plant-Food-single/dp/B000IQX27Y/sr=1-495/qid=1166573355/ref=sr_1_495/104-1843804-4033523?ie=UTF8&s=garden                                            4)Rapitest Soil Test Kit                                         $18.95http://www.amazon.com/Rapidtest-Soil-Test-Kit-Rapitest/dp/B000BT6QWG/sr=1-192/qid=1166572692/ref=sr_1_192/104-1843804-4033523?ie=UTF8&s=garden                                                            5)Dip N Grow rooting Concentrate                         $7.95http://www.amazon.com/Dip-Grow-rooting-Concentrate-oz/dp/B000BTEQM8/sr=1-480/qid=1166573292/ref=sr_1_480/104-1843804-4033523?ie=UTF8&s=garden                                          6)Plant Feeder Watering System                           $12.95http://www.amazon.com/Plant-Feeder-Watering-System/dp/B000G0Y4YC/sr=1-573/qid=1166573651/ref=sr_1_573/104-1843804-4033523?ie=UTF8&s=garden                                 7) Heart Bud Vase/Placecard Holder                         $6.95http://www.amazon.com/Heart-Bud-Vase-Placecard-Holder/dp/B000BC2NCU/sr=1-176/qid=1166572692/ref=sr_1_176/104-1843804-4033523?ie=UTF8&s=garden                                               8)Quattro Test Tube Vases                                         $12.95http://www.amazon.com/Quattro-Test-Tube-Vases/dp/B0006VQO9Y/sr=1-57/qid=1166572483/ref=sr_1_57/104-1843804-4033523?ie=UTF8&s=garden                        9)Nyokki Grass Pets - Froggie                                 $19.95http://www.amazon.com/Nyokki-Grass-Pets-set-Froggie/dp/B000EX2DA8/sr=1-85/qid=1166572558/ref=sr_1_85/104-1843804-4033523?ie=UTF8&s=garden                                                     10)Magic Bean - I love You                                                  $9.95http://www.amazon.com/Magic-Bean-I-love-You/dp/B000FJQJHY/sr=1-31/qid=1166557019/ref=sr_1_31/104-1843804-4033523?ie=UTF8&s=garden                                                11)Mini Phalaenopsis in Green                                           $39.99http://www.amazon.com/Windowbox-com-Mini-Phalaenopsis-in-Green/dp/B00023T85S/sr=1-22/qid=1166556786/ref=sr_1_22/104-1843804-4033523?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden                                             12)California Poppy Mix                                           $2.35http://www.amazon.com/Natural-Gardening-Company-California-Poppy/dp/B000BIQO5Q/sr=1-510/qid=1166573434/ref=sr_1_510/104-1843804-4033523?ie=UTF8&s=garden                                      13)  Potted Gardenia                                                $0http://www.amazon.com/ProFlowers-Flowers-Potted-Gardenia/dp/B0000DIGQJ/sr=1-314/qid=1166573011/ref=sr_1_314/104-1843804-4033523?ie=UTF8&s=garden                                        I always dream of having a gardenia,because I grew up in a small town where wild gardenia can... »MORE

December 19, 2006
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My Curbly Wishlist!

By first_lobster B00005qjed

DYMO LetraTag 11944 Electronic Labelmaker ($43.06) My mother has one of these and I am hopelessly addicted.  Using hers made organizing fun- and to me, an organized home is a beautiful home. KitchenAid Carousel Cutlery 14-pc. Set ($99.99)I love the design of these knives, from the beautiful handles down to the sleek, slim carousel.  I have limited counter space in my kitchen, and this slender, cleverly desinged set would look amazing next to my KitchenAid Stand Mixer.  Not to mention, this would mean I could forever ditch the mismatched, lower quality knives thrown in the back of our cutlery drawer...Brazil Stripe Rug... »MORE

December 19, 2006
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The Twelve Days of Curbly...

By divabubblegum 0789306298_large

Total: $200.07 (okay, it's over $200.00, but i may have done the math wrong. feel free to discard anything.) On the first day of curbly, my fave site gave to me: Vintage Tees from the 70's. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0061144622/ref=wl_it_dp/002-7608154-3283205?ie=UTF8&coliid=I1U1N6AGE8YBOI&colid=1QKNK5A1CMDAC On the second day of curbly, my fave site gave to me: Tricia Guild's "Think Pink" http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1903845734/ref=wl_it_dp/002-7608154-3283205?ie=UTF8&coliid=I2RYKS3BHSSANI&colid=1QKNK5A1CMDAC On the third day of curbly, my fave site gave to me: The Crafter Culture Handbook http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0714531286/ref=wl_it_dp/002-7608154-3283205?ie=UTF8&coliid=I3QAFZQDGV4GNS&colid=1QKNK5A1CMDAC On the fourth day of curbly, my fave site gave to me: Stickers: Stick 'em Up http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/186154247X/ref=wl_itt_dp/002-7608154-3283205?ie=UTF8&coliid=I3H0H1CQX25NIT&colid=1QKNK5A1CMDAC On the fifth day of curbly, my fave site gave to me:... »MORE

December 19, 2006
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It's Elementary - Curbly Christmas Giveaway

By kindredspirit B000i7cah6

Dec 21 Note: I had to change the windchime, the ones I originally picked are now unavailable.  I want to build a real tiny house so of course when I entertain in the summer the overflow will spill outside. I'd like a few things that represent the elements of fire, earth, wind and water in my yard. I know my guests would appreciate their significance.  FIRE - Fire Pithttp://www.amazon.com/CobraCo-Mesh-Flat-Wire-Fire/dp/B000I7CAH6/ $89.95 EARTH - Plantershttp://www.amazon.com/Weatherly-Rectangular-Planter-25-Inches/dp/B000BAUL58/$50.00 for 2   WIND - Windchimeshttp://www.amazon.com/Woodstock-Percussion-TPCBR-Tibetan-Prayer/dp/B00004WYP5$34.99WATER - Fountain http://www.amazon.com/Lions-Head-Fountain-BRONZE/dp/B000ARFK1W/$17.99For a total of $192.93      »MORE

December 19, 2006
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DEWALT DW703 Heavy Duty 10" Compound Miter saw

By vincechan Saw

Dear Curbly, This year for Christmas, I want a DEWALT DW703 Heavy Duty 10" Compound Miter saw. It’s listed at $190.64 and I’ve included a couple of pictures of the saw in action, thoughtfully provided by amazon.com. I love my list because it’s very short and very easy. But, most of all, with this item, I’ll finally be able to complete the one project in our house that I have longed to do: Master Bathroom Construction. We have a somewhat awkward 3rd bedroom. It is by far the largest, but, because of the dimensions (10’ x 24’), it has been... »MORE

December 19, 2006
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My First Apartment List

By elaraophelia B000bcdgjy

In May I will be graduating from college and in the not to distant future I will be out on my own and I will have my first apartment. I am starting to collect up things for when that time comes. Here are some things that I could use for my first apartment.First is table lamp for my end table. I found this nice chrome satin finished table lamp with a white shade. It even has a dimer so you can control the light amount and it is sensitive to the time of day so it turns on at night... »MORE

December 19, 2006
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Our pink bathroom needs some style!

By lachicajulia Curblyshow_large

Hey Curbly, This new faucet and showerhead would go a long way towards revamping our pepto-bismol pink bathroom: Zoe Mermaid Chrome Shower Head http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002ZJBDU/ref=wl_it_dp/102-6445534-2037750?ie=UTF8&coliid=I3U79WN8YH8FLN&colid=2DZWP6D81EWGY Lavatory Faucet - EZ-FLO 2 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00068IF3A/ref=wl_it_dp/102-6445534-2037750?ie=UTF8&coliid=I237GATSV6LBRN&colid=2DZWP6D81EWGY With these in place we would be inspired to rip down the red striped wallpaper and paint. With fancy new fixtures we could pretend that the pink was intentional and 'retro'-chic instead of leftover from another era. Thanks, Santa Happy Holidays! »MORE

December 19, 2006
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Whole lot of inspiration

By AyeletB 0821257404

Amazon only ships book and DVDs to Israel, so the items on my wish list are only those. Books and DVDs to inspire, enrich, teach, to remind me there's still so much to learn.. and make me better in 2007. Better then 2006, hopefully.   Sew U: The Built by Wendy Guide to Making Your Own Wardrobe  Price: $17.15I knit, but I haven't sewn in a very long time. I found a bunch of clothes in the back of my closet whch I don't wear anymore, and hopefully this book will inspire me to recycle them Craftivity: 40 Projects for the... »MORE

December 19, 2006
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Live Better List

By liwei B00005mei5

1. Wüsthof Grand Prix 8-Inch Cook's Knife - $49.95I've got to eat at some point, and how better to get beautifully sliced food than using this?   2.  Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper (S041667, 8.5x11, 50 Sheets) - $25.79I've got too many photos and too few prints. And I don't believe in digital frames. All this paper will print enough photos to make that photo wall I want. Yeah.   3. 3M Scotch(R) Magic(TM) 810 Refill Tape, 3/4in. x 1000in., Pack Of 4 - $9.59Ah tape... Stick things together. Rule the world.   4. Art Deco House Style: An Architectural and Interior Design... »MORE

December 19, 2006
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Christmas Wishes...

By Kathryne Lynn Camera_large

Wow!  I love Christmas and I love giving.   It is with great glee that I was able to go on Amazon and share my "wish list"! 1.  A Kodak digital camera.  Why?  So I don't have to keep borrowing my friends in order to take and upload my pictures for my posts!  :-)  For only $99.99 it meets all of my needs and certainly seems "user friendly" for those like myself who like to keep things simple!  2.  For only $25.00 an I-Tunes music card.  Why?  So I can download some more great music to listen to while I am... »MORE

December 19, 2006
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My Christmas Wishes...

By waverly B00006kule

My Christmas Wishes - Total $198.68 When it comes to my home and surroundings, I love to do and design everything myself because it allows me to create what I really want and what really fits me and my own aesthetic.  Instead of having to wait till I find and spend a bunch of money for that perfect clock, I can make and design my own.  As an artists I love to infuse all aspects of my life with expression.  The following books and magazines will serve as my inspiration, and be passed on to others.   1. ReadyMade Magazine Subscription -... »MORE

December 19, 2006
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My LIST!!

By jerpois1970 Icon_missing_medium

1. Sneakier Uses For Everyday Things book-$8.76    -Because you never know when you might need to know how to Turn a calculator into a metal detector or make a gas mask out of a balloon !http://www.amazon.com/Sneakier-Uses-Everyday-Things-Calculator/dp/0740754963/sr=8-1/qid=1166499529/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-3808628-6977569?ie=UTF8&s=bookshttp://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/0740754963.01._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-dp-500-arrow,TopRight,45,-64_OU01_AA240_SH20_SCLZZZZZZZ_V57287432_.jpg2. Super Strong Rare Earth Magnets (100)- $22.95   - Great for Projects http://ec2.images-amazon.com/images/P/B000BKXHXQ.01-A1B7TLL91RZ1AS._AA90_SCTHUMBZZZ_.jpg 3. Make Magazine Subscription $34.95   - Great How-To's!!http://www.amazon.com/Make-Technology-Your-Month-Subscription/dp/B000KRMY3O/sr=8-1/qid=1166500273/ref=pd_bbs_1/104-3808628-6977569?ie=UTF8&s=magazines4. PhotoShare Digital Picture Frame $88.25  - help me release my pictures from teh black hole that is my digital camera!! http://www.amazon.com/PhotoShare-Digital-Photo-Album-Frame/dp/B000BMVITE/sr=1-1/qid=1166500593/ref=sr_1_1/104-3808628-6977569?ie=UTF8&s=furniturehttp://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/B000BMVITE.01._AA280_SCLZZZZZZZ_V34430329_.jpg5. ScanDisk 2GB Compact Flash card $44.99so I will have room for pics to post to CURBLY!!http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-SDCFH-2048-901-ULTRA-Retail-Package/dp/B0001CNMFM/sr=1-3/qid=1166501589/ref=sr_1_3/104-3808628-6977569?ie=UTF8&s=photo »MORE

December 18, 2006
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A painting a month in 2007...

By elizabethperry 1401307922

I have been learning to draw by drawing every day in sketchbooks for almost two years (and posting the pictures to my blog).  I have had a lot of fun with this project, but you can't really decorate a room with a bunch of little sketchbooks alone, so I would like to make a set of pictures to put on my walls in the coming year.  So here is my list:  To encourage me, Danny Gregory's book Creative License: $10.88.A Moleskine to plan my adventures in: $14.95.  A set of acrylic paints: $24.95. Two REALLY good brushes - size 6 and size 2:... »MORE

December 18, 2006
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Eclectic Mix...

By taerowyn Lamp_large

My list doesn't have a theme other than the lack of a theme...it's a little bit of everything.My old floor lamp recently bit the big one (one too many moves I guess). I think this one would match wonderfully with my Asian-inspired bedroom decor. $30.75Apartment-living makes me miss gardening so I make do with houseplants...I've been working my way up to orchids, but seem to have hit a wall as I can't keep the poor thing healthy. I'm hoping this little light will help.$27.95   I love to cook, but I'm currently using a hodge podge of hand-me-downs from my... »MORE

December 18, 2006
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I like stuff...

By Chairfetish B0009s2k92

A little about my list.  I love great films and good books.  There's nothing more spectacular than a truly great film or reading an enthralling tale (save for an amazing bit of furniture design).1. The Films of Ray and Charles Eames- I've had the pleasure of seeing these on many different occasions.  What I love most about them is that they manage to capture the youthful playfulness of Ray and Charles Eames.  But also, the films show the optimistic spirit of their designs and manages to ask questions still quite relevant.  These films stimulate thought and discussion, they'd be great... »MORE

December 18, 2006
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my list for living greener

By heylucy B000cqp7ri

Becoming self-sufficient is high on my priority list. So far I've started raising chickens for their eggs, next on the list is a worm bin, for quickly creating rich compost:1. The Can o' Worms looks like just the thing. $99.952. Of course I need a how-to guide. $10.363. I'll also need a stylish compost pail to collect my kitchen scraps that I can carry out to the worm bin. $38.95Total = $149.26By next summer I'll have the best vegetables around, not to mention fresh, organic eggs. Fritatta, anyone? »MORE

December 18, 2006
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Home for the Holidays Gifts (for me!)

By alttext Frame_large

 My wishlist includes a couple photo related items (of course) and then some magazines and a book that are really great at helping me hone my home design senses and refresh me so I can get some more posts onto Curbly! A digital frame to show all the photos that don't fit on my photowall.The Home by Design: Transforming Your House Into a Home book is along the same lines as the book my house is based on The Not So Big House (that's it on the cover, more or less)A subscription to Real Simple magazine. Everything about this mag... »MORE

December 18, 2006
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True DIY

By lucien B00006k003_large

My list is semi-inspired by the do-it yourself mantra. I love building things, completing projects on my own and having that true sense of accomplishment. I think thats the reward in doing things on your own. Actually making it happen all by yourself in a project that is best left to the professionals. If most people had the tools and the patience they could "do it yourself". So that's why I am asking for grinders and toolsets. I want to bring my DIY skills to the next level. I also through in a nice pot rack for fun. 1. table... »MORE

December 18, 2006
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cookware set

By lol1878 B000069rbv_01__aa280_sclzzzzzzz_

Anolon Advanced 8-Piece Cookware Set  - $199.99PS: that comes as close as it gets. Merry christmas. »MORE

December 18, 2006
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Making a list. Checking it twice.

By kickpleat 326170834_f9080be179_o

 1. I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence by Amy Sedaris ($16.79)This book is filled with entertaining recipes and hostess ideas! Put some Sedaris Sparkle to your holiday parties! 2. Handmade Modern: Mid-Century Inspired Projects for Your Home by Todd Oldham ($14.16)Why buy vintage reproductions or spend hours thrifting when you can create your own Todd-inspired mid-century modern pieces! 3.  ReadyMade: How to Make [Almost] Everything: A Do-It-Yourself Primer ($16.50)More than 30 projects for the DIY girl or guy! Readymade rocks.4. KitchenAid KFP740CR 9-Cup Food Processor with 4-Cup Mini Bowl, Chrome ($125) Why spend all your time chopping before guests arrive when... »MORE

December 18, 2006
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Magnetic Photo Rope

By pheres B000eirfo201a3svoyzqhaomv1

This are the Tiny magnets in amazon For a few days I've been looking for small magnets to do a photo rope I found in photojojo.com I would used them use stick the photos in the metal rope like it in the photo That is the only part of the project I can't find around here in Portugal. I haven't found them in any of the tool shops I looked in :( This is would be lovely give as a Xmas Present to someone. »MORE

December 18, 2006
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