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Annie’s Powder Room Giveaway

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Crystal Ellis of Annie’s Powder Room specializes in unique, fun novelty soaps. Whether you’re looking for something for your precious little princess or for the newlywed couple, you will find the perfect gift here. And don’t waste money on cheap, useless party favors…stock up on Crystal’s terrific creations for your next party or special occasion!

*GIVEAWAY: Three lucky winners will receive one grenade soap from Annie’s Powder Room. These will make a great Father’s Day gift!

There are two ways to enter this giveaway.

1.) Visit Annie’s Powder Room, then leave a comment on this post noting your favorite item.

2.) Become a Facebook fan of Annie’s Powder Room, then leave a comment on this post noting you have done so.

Giveaway ends at Midnight EST, Sunday, June 6.

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  1. What clever soaps! I think I like the robin’s eggs best, but they’d all be great gifts for somebody.

  2. Wow, there’s too much to love about this shop! I love the Sea Shell soap! My son would love the grenades! Thank you!

  7. Wow, they are all awesome. I love those grenades and the teeth, but I think the pretty bird has to be my favorite. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

  11. Her stuff is so cool! I like the Bowl of Cheerios soap.

    Thanks for the chance to win!

    –Liza

    ejm6x (at) yahoo (dot) com

  12. I must say that with a husband in the army and three boys the grenade would be a HUGE hit at my house, making it my favorite.

  15. Very creative ideas for soap – I love the pig, peas in a pod, cow, and sea urchin. Thanks for the chance!!

  30. I liked the lego soaps. My son is having a lego themed party and those would be great paty favors.

  32. hi, i am in lovey with Puzzle Piece Soap
    so must cute and creative

    i do interest to try those soap

    email me 🙂
    [email protected]
    pintaliztiirene.blogspot.com

    thankies for helding this giveaway

  36. Oh my, the donut set and popcorn soap are so adorable!
    six_one_nine_girlie86 (at) yahoo (dot) com

  37. I’m now an Annie’s Fb fan Jenna Marie Wood
    six_one_nine_girlie86 (at) yahoo (dot) com

  39. Oh my gosh the donut soaps are sooo cute! Love those. Thanks for the giveaway 🙂

  45. Love the sea Urchin 🙂 The Bath Butter has me intrigued. I know my boys would go for the grenade or the guns though!
    Cheers
    Lynne

  47. Cool giveaway I love the robins egg soap they are beautiful.Fingers crossed. Marian

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