Monday, February 9, 2009

Music makes the heart.... (a giveaway)



Music has always been a huge part of my life. And I don't just mean dancing alone in my room to the radio, or rocking out to my favorite CD when I'm alone in the car(although I love that too). Some of the best memories I have from growing up are singing with my family. It is still one of my favorite things to do. We would always sing together, and at church, and in school, so I grew up singing. I also played flute for many years and had a few piano lessons, although I'm not very good at either of those.

In college my minor was music and I was able to take a year of voice lessons. It is still a passion of mine that I really only get to fulfill by sharing music with others in my life. There is a young girl here in my neighborhood that I get to work with, which I love. And I teach piano and voice and I also include a lot of music in my preschool. (My preschool is actually called Do Re Mi Preschool which not everyone here understands). So you could say it's a huge part of my life, especially since I married a band teacher so I get exposure to the instrumental end of music as well. I don't get to actually sing much anymore but I know it's just the season of my life.

Wow, this post is even getting a bit boring for me. Sorry friends. This is turning into a really long and drawn out introduction to my newest giveaway so let's get on to business! I am always on the lookout for interesting and unique musical gifts. The Christmas before last I got Eldon a lamp made out of a clarinet that ended up being a really really old flute (but still cool). I was wandering around Etsy and found a fun shop called Diamonds and Sprinkles. I contacted her a while ago and she agreed to do a giveaway here on my blog. Sweet!

Here is the necklace I have!



I just got it tonight so I had my hubby take a quick pic of me wearing it while playing the guitar (not that you can tell). I was trying to fix it up in Paint.net which is my free version of Photoshop but it was taking too long so this is whatcha get! I LOVE it! It's big (which I'm totally into right now, and it's shiny and sparkles all over the room. Just imagine how it would look with a fancy black dress on performance day!?




Here are a couple of other pieces she has that I just love! Her items are not just music related but I think they are just so unique, funky and cute!



And here is what you can win! Isn't it gorgeous??
She has so many beautiful pieces but since I wanted to dedicate this post to music I asked her if we could give away a music piece. I hope you love it as much as I do!



Want to win??? Here's how:

(Required for initial entry) Finish my post title for me. Leave a comment and say "Music makes the heart......." and finish the sentence for me. I can't wait to hear your answers!

For extra entries (please leave a separate comment for each one):
  • Visit Diamonds and Sprinkles and tell me what you like.
  • Subscribe to my totally awesome blog! (you know you want to, top left)
  • Put my adorable button on your blog. (oh, you know it is!)
  • Follow my blog! (top left)
  • Follow me on Twitter.
  • And seriously, if you want to do anything else like blog or stumble or tweet or whatever you just do it and let me know and I'll count it. Sound good?
This contest will end Saturday, February 14 (the official love day) at 11:59 pm and I will announce the winner the next day. Please leave your email address or make sure your blogger profile is public so I can find you. Good luck and have a wonderful Valentine's Day!

159 comments:

  1. So cool! Music is my thing too. I was in choir throughout my school life and I lived for music.

    How about: "Music makes my heart sing in harmony for my mind's melody."

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  2. Your button is in the marquee on my sidebar:
    http://erinstar.blogspot.com/

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  3. I like the loops and loops earrings here:
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19300407

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  4. Tweeted here :)

    http://twitter.com/MrsCox/status/1192807003

    Thanks for the chances!!

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  5. Music makes the heart soft and susceptible. It does for me...I rarely cry, but music can move me to tears where life's miseries cannot.

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  6. Hmmm... this is hard because it really depends on what music I am listening to. Music makes my heart happy usually. I try to listen to music that is good. Very cute necklace.

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  7. "Music makes the heart" DANCE. :-)

    I like the preschool name, btw. I can't hold a tune worth much, but I sure do enjoy good music.

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  8. Music makes the heart....grow strong so come sing along.

    =) melanie
    http://melaniscrafts.blogspot.com
    melanieadey at hotmail dot com

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  9. subscriber

    =) melanie
    http://melaniscrafts.blogspot.com
    melanieadey at hotmail dot com

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  10. i have your button

    =) melanie
    http://melaniscrafts.blogspot.com
    melanieadey at hotmail dot com

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  11. i follow you on twitter-melaniescrafts

    =) melanie
    http://melaniscrafts.blogspot.com
    melanieadey at hotmail dot com

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  12. My answer is short and sweet--"Music makes the heart sing"
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  13. I like the Passion for Music necklace too.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  14. "Music makes the heart beat to the rythm of life" cheesy but true.

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  15. I really like her Daisy pink flower ring! Her jewelry is so different and unique but cute.

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  16. I'm feeling lucky. Random.org is totally going to pick number 25 this time!

    Music makes the heart sing. How's that for lame and predictable?

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  17. I follow your blog. (now it can pick number 25 or 26)

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  18. I follow you on Twitter (25-27--these are lucky numbers, I just know it!)

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  19. I subscribe also! Maybe 28 is my lucky number!

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  20. The circle moon pendant is very cute. 29 lucky number 29.

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  21. "Music makes the heart beat in rhythm, a chorus of love."

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  22. Music makes the heart grow wings, it takes flight when your soul sings.
    jackieksheafferATyahooDOTcom

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  23. I am a subscriber
    jackieksheafferATyahooDOTcom

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  24. I'm also a follower - love your blog!
    jackieksheaffer(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  25. I've always wanted a necklace with my initial or name on it, so my fave item is the monogram pendant. A nice sparkly J!
    jackieksheaffer(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  26. WOW! Music makes the heart dance. Good music makes my heart and body jump into it and listen with my soul and soak it in. Honestly it happens with slow,fast, country,classical, any MUSIC I listen to and like my heart jumps in and my soul and mind take the song in. When I hear a good song once I remember it forever. Which sometimes makes me mad cause sometimes I can't remember the title or who sung it. Well I put your button on my blog (hope's that not too stalky of me but I'd really like to see what you are up to from time to time) My blog address is http://covingtonfamily5.blogspot.com/. I never win anything so if I win, nice. But my real win is if you go to my blog and leave a comment. I LOVE comments. Anyway have a great day Sharla, and if you have time tell me what you think of my blog. I just set it up to keep relatives and friends aware of my thoughts and musings. Pictures help make the blog more appealing. Anyway this is a LONG comment, I better shut up now. You are one awsome blogger!

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  27. I did check out the jewelery site by the way. That is one gorgeous necklace you are wearing! WOW! And there are some cute necklaces there too. HMM is this person of the diamond site you know? Good advertising for her. WAY to Go Sharla..... You are such a good friend.

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  28. music makes the heart beat in perfect harmony con5459(at)gmail(dot)com

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  29. oh also I blogged about you in my blog. So come check me out!

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  30. I also subscribed to your blog too. Wow I did a lot today.....:)
    no really I did, I just don't sit here all day really I don't.

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  31. Music makes the heart...sing. It's probably been said already, but honestly that is the best I am coming up with, plus, I kinda like it.

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  32. Music makes the heart overflow like the mensroom toilet on a bad day! Except... in a good way! ;)

    I adore all things music-related! & I adore jewelery! Great giveaway!

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  33. Music makes the heart dance and sing and then dance again!

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  34. "Music makes the heart..beat to the song of life"

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  35. My favorite item at diamonds and sprinkles is the Circle moon pendant.

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  36. Music makes the heart go to a spititual place only you can feel.

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  37. ...light and free.
    traymona[at]aol.com

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  39. music makes the heart skip a beat. cardshark42(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  40. Music makes the heart bounce to the groove. Thanks.

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  41. Music makes the heart sing and be filled with Joy.

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  42. Music makes the heart full of joy and love.

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  43. Music makes my heart swell with passion. I wouldn't be inspired or nearly as happy as I am if I didn't listen to music everyday. Music just makes life better.

    lilnamekangelivy[at]aol[dot]com

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  44. I like the Star Ring from Diamonds and Sprinkles.

    lilnamekangelivy[at]aol[dot]com

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  45. Music makes the heart more empathetic.
    meredycat*lycos*com

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  46. Music makes the heart dance!

    Jennifer, jennem22 at yahoo dot com

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  47. Music makes the heart remember things the mind has forgotten. :)

    Thank you for the giveaway!!

    krtrumpet [at] aol [dot] com

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  48. Music makes my heart sing!

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  49. Music makes the heart free! :) Thank you so much for offering this giveaway! eyeslikesugar [at] gmail [dot] com

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  50. Ohmygosh.. I LOOOOVE the squirrel ring! eyeslikesugar [at] gmail [dot] com

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  51. I added you on Twitter. Username: Roweena. :) eyeslikesugar [at] gmail [dot] com

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  52. Music makes the heart dance to the beat!

    twincere[at]hotmail.com

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  53. Diamond & Sparkles Star Ring is my favorite

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  54. Music makes the heart open and sing joyously!

    Elaine R
    emrosser@shaw.ca

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  55. Love the Round Moon Pendant-very pretty!

    Elaine R
    emrosser@shaw.ca

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  56. Music makes the heart fly.

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  57. I like the Circle Moon Pendant.

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  58. Thanks so much for saying, "And seriously, if you want to do anything else like blog or stumble or tweet or whatever you just do it and let me know and I'll count it." Really appreciate that.

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  59. Music makes the heart go pitter patter.

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  60. Music makes the heart delight!
    (And I LOVE music!)

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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  61. I'm a subscriber
    (and I LOVE subscribing to your blog!)

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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  62. I LOVE following the Mom Nerd!

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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  63. I LOVE the Initial Neck Monogram at Diamonds and Sprinkles.

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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  64. Music makes the heart stay on beat!

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  65. Music makes the heart sing and be happy!

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  66. Music makes the heart beat stronger. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  67. "Music makes the heart find it's voice."

    I was a musical theatre major in college, so I'd KILL (well not quite) for this necklace! Seriously! Pick me!!! hehe.

    she
    pookielocks at ymail dot com
    www.shebecameabutterfly.net

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  68. i LOVE the happy/sad egg rings! as a bipolar gal, i could def use these! haha.

    she
    pookielocks at ymail dot com

    i added her as a fave seller on my etsy acct ( pookielocks )

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  69. your button is in my blog roll!!!!
    www.shebecameabutterfly.net

    she
    pookielocks at ymail dot com

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  70. i'm blog follower #101!

    she
    pookielocks @ ymail . com

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  71. i blogged about your giveaway on my site!!
    http://www.shebecameabutterfly.net/?p=968

    she
    pookielocks at ymail dot com

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  72. i'm following you as well! i'm so glad to find your site!!!

    she
    pookielocks at ymail dot com

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  73. Music makes the heart feel sticthed together when you feel like it is breaking

    madamerkf at aol dot com

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  74. Music makes the heart worship God!(I entered this before with a longer comment but I don't think it took it. It has not shown up and the second entry did.

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  75. I loved the double music pendent that you received to.Thank you for such an exciting giveaway!

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  76. I like emotional egg head ring

    shopannies@Yahoo.com

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  77. love it all!
    music makes the heart sing!

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  78. Music makes the heart BEAT!

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  79. Music makes the heart BEAT!
    dolniaks@connecttime.net

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  80. Music makes the heart beat stronger!

    orchestratenoise0726[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  81. How beautiful, never seen anything like this before!!!
    I must say, "it would look good around my neck!"

    groenewald.kirsten@gmail.com

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  82. Music makes the heart feel like a hero!

    annabell_lee_dk (at) yahoo.com

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  83. I like Circle moon pendant.

    annabell_lee_dk (at) yahoo.com

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  84. This is a beautiful necklace. Music makes the heart remember memories of the past.
    luckofdraw777(at)gmail(dot)com

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  85. Music makes the heart THRILLED TO PIECES now that I've finally paid off my student loans from my college music-major days. Free at last!

    Fun giveaway. Thanks!

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  86. I love Diamonds and Sprinkles' "Extra Large Diamond Pendant." My daughter recently got an engagement ring, and this pendant would be a fun gift for her upcoming birthday.

    Thanks!

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  87. I'm an email subscriber (which is how I learned of this giveaway).

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  88. I follow you on twitter (name: nape9393).

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  89. tweeted you!
    http://twitter.com/nape9393/status/1207909469

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  90. Music makes my heart smile and dance....

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  91. Music makes the heart sing! I also like the monogram necklaces for myself and for gifts! Thanks! senekers@comcast.net

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  92. Music makes my heart smile and flutter...I love music and even as a little girl I wore out my mom's Supremes records listening and dancing to them...lol...

    sallylynnsara@hotmail.com

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  93. Music makes my heart peaceful!!
    Beautiful necklace!!
    Thanks!
    lisalmg25 at gmail dot com

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  94. I love the At the beach earrings from Diamonds and Sprinkles!
    lisalmg25 at gmail dot com

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  95. I'm a subscriber.
    lisalmg25 at gmail dot com

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  96. I'm following your blog too!
    lisalmg25 at gmail dot com

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  97. I put your cute button on my blog. Thanks!
    lisalmg25 at gmail dot com

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  98. Music makes the heart want to beat forever:)

    cyclona66@aol.com

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  99. I am a subscriber

    cyclona66@aol.com

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  100. I am passionate about my love of music so i really adore the musical notes!! I think everything in her shop is so pretty! I also love the Circle moon pendant:)

    cyclona66@aol.com

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  101. Music makes the heart swoon to the sound of the toon.

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  102. Music makes the heart sing a new song !

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  103. Music makes the heart....beat with rhythm.
    Our son is a musician - music is his reason for living.
    Very pretty necklace!

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  104. Music makes the heart worry together with it

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  105. Music makes the heart see color and magic.

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  106. Music makes the heart swell with gladness or clench with pain.

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  107. Music makes the heart sing and dance with joy!
    Thanks
    Sarah
    believedreamcourage (at) gmail.com

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  108. music makes the heart pump up the volume

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  109. following your blog as klp1965@myfairpoint.net kathy pease

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  110. My favorite is the necklace shown for this giveaway but I also like the pretty Circle moon pendant.

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  111. Come Alive :)

    goddesspaula17@aol.com

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  112. Music makes the heart realize its purpose

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  113. Music makes the heart see past the flesh and into the soul

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  114. Music makes the heart sing for all it's worth, fill with emotion until it overflows, and dance to the rhythm of the group.

    It is such a pretty necklace. I would find a way to sneak it onto stage during our upcoming performance evaluations even if it isn't part of the uniform. =)

    gcreardon@yahoo.com

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  115. Music makes the heart flutter!
    Music makes the heart full!
    Music makes the heart schwing!

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  116. I love the Circle moon pendant! I especially love the picture where they show the light shining on it! It would be brilliant on a sunny day! :)

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  117. Sing!!!!!

    vickilady5@aol.com

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  118. I got ... dance and ... sing. Since they were mentioned above - let's try Music Makes the Heart Aflutter.

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