NAME THAT BIRD CONTEST! STAMPIN’ UP STAMP SETS PRIZE!

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This is my brand new Parakeet who will be keeping me company in my stamp room.   He doesn’t have a name yet.  My Husband, Russ suggested I make it a contest on my blog to name the little guy.  So here it is, leave a comment making a suggestion on what I should name my new bird.  I will pick the winning name and reward the person that suggested the name with two, that’s right two Stampin’ Up sets, Botanical Blooms & Yummy.

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A couple of things about the bird, he is a very young male Parakeet.  Prodominately “Tempting Turquoise” in color with a bit of Going Gray and Whisper White.  How is that for a description?   Do you talk in Stampin’ Up colors too?  He will reside in my stamp room.

Now come on and get creative with the names.  I cannot wait to read them and I’m sure the bird would like a name, lol.  I will select the winning name on Friday, June 26, 2009. 

Good luck everyone!

Huge Hugs,

Michelle

389 thoughts on “NAME THAT BIRD CONTEST! STAMPIN’ UP STAMP SETS PRIZE!”

  1. Janine's avatar Janine

    Beautiful bird. I did a little search on Turquoise and apparently there is some from Arizona called Bisbee Blue so perhaps your little guy should be called Bisbee. Janine

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  2. Phyllis's avatar Phyllis

    How about Bubba Blue? Or even Tex or Cowboy? Pretty Boy would work too. Thanks for the opportunity to name your newest edition and to win TWO SU sets!

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  4. Cheryl Sims's avatar Cheryl Sims

    Not very original but how about “Stamper” since that is what you do and where he will live. He is beautiful and reminds me of the birdy that my Nana had. You will enjoy him very much.
    Cheryl Sims

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  7. Gidget-Trish's avatar Gidget-Trish

    What a gorgeous bird! I’m trying to think in stamping terms and came up with the name Jiggy from the Stamp-a-ma-jig. If you’re anything like me, you’ll be talking to him all the time. He’ll be great company. Enjoy him! 😀
    Trish

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  8. Renae's avatar Renae

    What about Bella Bird as in the DSP? It’s sort of girly, but I don’t think he’d mind being named after such beautiful paper 🙂

    It could also be Turq as in Tempting Turquoise since that’s the first color that popped into my mind when I saw him.

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  9. Mel's avatar Mel

    Hi Michelle – Beautiful bird. Since your favorite tool when working is “Brayer”, I think that would be a cool name for him.
    -Melba

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  10. BJ Beaver's avatar BJ Beaver

    Blue Parakeet hum……….how about Keith. That’s what my 8 year old says. I don’t know a good stampy name. He is cute. Hope he has lots of personality. We had one that was full of personality and the other rather dull. The first was more fun.

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  12. Kathy L.'s avatar Kathy L.

    Personally I think you should name him Bird! I have friends who have a parakeet and a dog. The parakeet’s name is Bird and the dogs name is Dawg. It’s very amusing and everyone can remember their names! Of course I have 4 cats so I did have to give them identifying names beyond just Cat 🙂

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  17. Lisabee's avatar Lisabee

    Well I think that the person who suggested Jiggy was spot on…Great name! LOL!

    But since I’d love to win I’ll still suggest…RAK…You are great about sending out the sweetest RAK’s…so why not name him RAK…besides…I know a lot of birds that make the sound “RAK” anyways! LOL!

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  20. Jen Watkins's avatar Jen Watkins

    Here’s a couple:

    “Embo” (for “embossing”)
    “Inky”
    “Inky-Dinky-Doo”

    or my family’s all time favorite name for a pet fish is “fred”. (We have had several, all named “Fred”. 🙂

    What ever name you choose, he sure is pretty!

    Jen

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  27. Kristi's avatar Kristi

    Wonderful! I love birds. Parakeets are my favorite. I have name. How about ʻekekeu (e-kay-kay-u). It is Hawaiian for wings. Hope you find the perfect name. Have a wonderful week! 🙂

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  28. Phyllis's avatar Phyllis

    He is a very handsome fellow. I would call him “Blogo”
    Since I am sure he will be helping with all those tedious uploads to your wonderful blog. LOL
    Phyllis J.

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  30. Rochelle's avatar Rochelle

    Michelle ~ I used to have a parakeet that looked just like your precious new friend….his name was Tweety…..but I’m suggesting “Freedom” for your name. Freedom will be with you while you’re creating 🙂

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  32. Martha Gunckel's avatar Martha Gunckel

    Michelle,
    We are new to each other although I did ask you a question a long time ago about the bare tree you used in your brayer back ground tutorial.

    I grew up in Corpus Christi, TX and we used to raise parakeets in two big 6 ft aviaries in the backyard. This shade of blue is one of the most popular choices.

    My name for him would be “Baylor”…for the blue waters of the Bay of Corpus Christi (His color reminds me of water) and you could call him Bay-be when you wanted to really sweet talk him as a play on the Baylor name.

    We have gone to Spanish names for our three cats and you could call him “Azul Amigo” (Blue Friend) if you wanted to do that. (I know that is two suggestions but I couldn’t help myself.) He is so cute and they really cheer a place up. Be sure to let him fly around the room some every day. They need the exercise and it is good for their hearts and he will live longer. Can’t wait to see his little beak marks as an embellishment on one of your cards : ) They love to chew on paper! LOL

    Good luck on the naming quest.

    Martha

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  35. Elaine's avatar Elaine

    Kevin.

    Mostly because my husband and I know a Whippet (dog) named Kevin, and we like to state that at random intervals, anytime we hear the name Kevin. “Your name is Kevin? I know a Whippet named Kevin.”

    I know a parakeet named Kevin.

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  41. Denise M's avatar Denise M

    I like Inky for your new little friend. Or how about just Birdie? I’ve heard that birds respond to names that end in “y” or “ie”.

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  43. Jenny's avatar Jenny

    Hugs (one of your trademarks) — Simon Says — Pete the Parakeet —- Pretty Bird
    You could teach him to say any of these! Enjoy your new little buddy!

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  48. Gail's avatar Gail

    Hi Michelle! I think you should call him “Ranger” – one, because you often use Ranger inks in your classes, and two, for your favorite blog site about the cattle range. Any name you call him will be great – he is such a beautiful bird. Great job in picking such a colorful and beautiful stamping companion (and he won’t shed!).

    Hugs!
    ~ Gail

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