Ganoksin 2012 Orchid Raffle: Winners Announced!

Winners of the Ganoksin Orchid Raffle 2012 are Announced! 

   Thanks to our friends at Rio Grande for their generous donation 
    for making the Ganoksin Orchid Raffle 2012 a hit! 

    Rio Grande is your online source for jewelry-making products,         great service, technical know-how. Whether you're just starting      out, a seasoned professional jeweler, metalsmith or artisan, Rio Grande shares your passion. (http://www.riogrande.com)

    Also, a HUGE thanks for those who participated in by purchasing our eBooks and sending                 donations.! Thank you! 

    and.... The lucky winners are.........................................................

    First prize:
    $5,000 Rio Grande Gift Certificate goes to

    Maureen Brusa Zappellini of Cosmo's Moon Jewelry
    Tucson, Arizona. United States

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    Second prize:
    $3,000 Rio Grande Gift Certificate goes to

    Jill Moring
    Pueblo West, Colorado. United States

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    Third prize:
    $1,500 Rio Grande Gift Certificate goes to

    Dan DeArmond of DeArmond Enterprises
    Amarillo, TX. United States

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    Fourth prize: 
    $500 Rio Grande Gift Certificate goes to

    Selin Kent
    New York, New York. United States

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    and services from those who believe in the magic of Orchid and Ganoksin. 

Thank you everyone for your support!
Hanuman

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