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!”

  3. Nancy's avatar Nancy

    I think his name should be Artie because of the beautiful art you create and inspire the rest of us to create. I think Indigo is cute and you could call him Indie. Blink or blinkie would be a combo of blue and ink.
    Enjoy you new friend!!!

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  5. Nancy B.'s avatar Nancy B.

    I like the name “Picasso” since his turquoise blue is so vivid. The second reason is – in my book you are also a Picasso because of your creative use of coloras and techniques.

    Enjoy your new companion. I would love to have a bird but the bird might not like my 3 cats.

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  6. Violet's avatar Violet

    I was going to suggest Brayer too but several others beat me to it. I know you mostly do cards but what about “Scrapper” in honour of all the scrapbookers out there!!! Beautiful bird no matter what name you pick.

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  7. Hilda's avatar Hilda

    There sure have been some great suggestions. The first thing that came to mind when I saw your bird’s photo was Tooki Tooki (pronounced two-key).

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  9. Lynne's avatar Lynne

    Hi Michelle

    I just couldn’t believe it when I saw the pic! Many years ago I had a beautiful blue parakeet; they could be twins. My suggestion, call him “Pretty” and just watch how quickly he will say his own name 🙂
    Thanks again for your kindness.

    Lynne

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  10. christine's avatar christine

    Oh! So cute. He looks like my mums bird. As he will be sitting in your craft room with you he will become your “BUDDY” he would learn to say this real fast

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  11. Marilyn's avatar Marilyn

    What a pretty bird! I would name him Summertime Blue, and probably call him Blue for short. I hope he learns to talk. You will have to keep us up dated on the words he learns to say. The first thing I would teach him is “Pretty Card” because your cards are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.

    Marilyn

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  13. Evelyn----Ks.stamper's avatar Evelyn----Ks.stamper

    Michelle your new friend is so handsome I think you should name him Rhett and if that does not grab you how about PeeWee he is a cute little peewee. Good luck girl you are going to be busy, ha ha.
    Evelynn

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  15. Ann's avatar Ann

    Greetings Michelle from the SW suburbs of Chicago,

    The names I was coming up with seemed to already be mentioned: Petey, Picasso, Pretty Bird (I know that sounds feminine, but it fits). LOL! I didn’t make it quite through all of the posts so if I’ve repeated any below I wouldn’t be surprised. 🙂

    How about….
    ~ Mr. Big Shot (after the Big Shot)
    ~ Spritzie (Color Spritzer Tool)
    ~ Daubey (Sponge Daubers)
    ~ Brayer Boy (Brayer since you are so creative with the brayer tool)
    ~ Encore (Encore Pads or the definition: an audience’s demand for a repeat
    performance which is what you do by being so creative with your projects &
    sharing them with us)
    ~ Bermuda (in honor of the new “In Color” Bermuda Bay)
    ~ Prettie Boy (Pretties Kit, feminine sounding again LOL!)

    I know this name has nothing to do with stamping, but I love the name “Beau” because it is my sweet French Bulldog/Boston Terrier dogs name. Instead of Bo, we used the french spelling, since he is my sweetheart & because he’s part Frenchie. 🙂

    You could also think of a name for him that has to do with one of your favorite stamp sets, colors or accessories I’m sure.

    Thanks for the fun & know that your bird will bring you great joy as you create!

    Stampin’ Smiles from Ear to Ear,
    Ann 🙂

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  16. Jennifer Gray - Australia's avatar Jennifer Gray - Australia

    What a gorgeous bird. You are fabulous with your creating and every time I receive an email from you I get a feeling of MYSTIQUE before I open your emails. So I looked at your bird and thought yes he could be called MYSTIQUE.
    Many blessings
    JENNIFER

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  17. Marg's avatar Marg

    We had a bird that looked exactly like yours. We named him Hobo as we found him wandering on our deck. When I saw your new friend I immediately thought of ‘Dude’ (as being a great looking guy) but them changed my mind to ‘Dudley’. Enjoy him!

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  18. Deanna's avatar Deanna

    I can see he is a male bird…and they do talk…we had one and his name was Pretty Bird…and chose that name, because it was easy for him to learn.
    You just repeat over and over and they pick it up. He could also whistle the Popeye cartoon tune…
    So I suggest a simple Pretty Bird or Pretty Boy. He can say that easily.
    Thanks for the opportunity to win the wonderful prizes.
    Hugs, Dee

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  22. toni's avatar toni

    Hi Michelle…

    glad to see that you are up and blogging again…beautiful parakeet.

    here is my suggestion Azure

    Azure B. Zindorff to be exact.

    hope you have an awesome day

    toni

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  25. Lisa Mason's avatar Lisa Mason

    I think he should be called Arthur, shortened to Art when you know him better 🙂 , Arty when he’s been a good boy, or Arthur Aloysius Zindorf when he’s been a naughty boy and pecked at something he shouldn’t!!!!

    Fab idea, and such a gorgeous bird!!! Do you have a stamp that looks like him? He could have his own line of cards, LOL.

    Lisa 🙂

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  26. Ann Ullery's avatar Ann Ullery

    Hi Michelle,

    My first thought for a name for this handsome young parakeet is “Ringo” because of the way his feathers look like rings of light layered down the back of his body.

    With so many wonderful names to choose from, he could have a different name every day of the week ! LOL !

    Enjoy your parakeet – he’s a beauty !!

    Ann Ullery
    Holiday, FL

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  27. Tina Van Eick's avatar Tina Van Eick

    What about Azure…he’s beautiful. Make sure you give him lots of good veggies. Don’t use any non-stick cookwear near him (fumes are fatal if heated) … so beware of any of your craft tools that may have this on it. Avacados and chocolate are also poisonous. But they love kale, unbuttered plain popcorn, brocoli, corn, apples, etc. Good luck with him. Oh yeah, make sure he has lots of millet spray and cuttlebones!

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  28. Joanne's avatar Joanne

    Gorgeous new bird! Pets are great! I have a 16 year old cat, and 3 year old dogs who are sisters. We call them Poodermans (doberman/standard poodle). They are all such a hoot! Anyway, when I saw your new baby, the first names that came to my mind were Picasso or Monet.

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  29. Marlene Iacuzzi's avatar Marlene Iacuzzi

    Since you are truly an artist, I think he should reflect true art–How about Blue Boy.

    I keep hoping that someday you will come to Syracuse, NY (summer) or Sebring, FL. (winter) and give one of your classes. You are very unique.

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  30. Karin's avatar Karin

    I have to go with the name Perkey. Every bird my grandparents had when I was growing up was name Perkey. Unlike you, they were not so creative…lol!

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  34. Kitty's avatar Kitty

    I had one just like him, when I was little. I named him Piki, let’s see, we’d have to write it as peakea to pronounce it right in English with short wovels. It means Spotty, but also something very small.

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  37. michelle's avatar michelle

    The name Turk popped into my head when I saw him.
    Reminds me of one of my Nana’s birds from when I was very young…
    thanks for the chance to win some candy this morning!

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  39. jengd's avatar jengd

    First… gads! I love your work! 🙂
    Second… if you’re anything like me, your pets get counted in the list of your children- always your babies. Based on that, I’d name him Brayby or Braybe.

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  43. Cyn Flores's avatar Cyn Flores

    Congrat’s to your new additional to your family. He looks so cute. For a name, how about “ba ba boo”. I’m sure he will bring much joy to you and your family

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  44. Judy Covey's avatar Judy Covey

    How about Bayou as in the color Blue Bayou? Second idea would be Artie, because you are such an artist. I also like the name Jewel or Jewel or the Nile, but that is probably too feminine for a male bird, so my three suggestions are:

    1. Bayou
    2. Artie
    3. Jewel or Jewel of the Nile

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  45. Tanya A.'s avatar Tanya A.

    When I saw your lil’ guy “AINSLEY” came to my mind…I don’t know why??? So that is my suggestion=) He’s so beautiful. Good luck picking out a name!

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  46. Mo Meyer's avatar Mo Meyer

    I like “little guy” or perhaps WEBSTER in honor of our wonderful weekend there! Thanks, it was great to meet you in person and bask in your creative aura!

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  49. Lucy's avatar Lucy

    Hi Michell
    So many names already. I think Azurro would be a nice name for this lovely bird.
    Thanks for sharing your art with us. I would love to join in for the blog candy but most important is that this birdy gets his name!

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