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Squidoo Purple Stars Awarded Week Ending 2/26/2010
Feb 26th
Here’s a list of all the Squidoo Giant Squid lenses that were awarded Purple Stars during the week ending 2/26/2010. As always, they appear in no particular order and each is worthy of a visit from you.
- Romantic Marriage Proposals
- Surviving a Heart Attack
- Mystic Squids
- Coloring Fun for Adults
- Taking a Great Self Portrait with your Camera
- Australian Shooters must be Licensed
- 10 Great Central Florida Day Trips
- Lewis and Clark Expedition
- Carrie Prejean – Miss California 2009
- Photofunia Style Photo Editors
- Gold Panning in Idaho
- Goldfield Hotel – Paranormal Investigation and Ghost Hunting
- American Black Bears in all their Glory
- Dark and Noble Ravens
- 10 Things Kids can do to go Green
- Amish Friendship Bread Starter
- Red Olympics Mittens
- Facial Tic or Hemifacial Spasm?
- We DO Have a Soul
- Olympic Pins
Not sure if a Giant Squid lens you’ve found is Purple Star worthy? Here’s a quick guide:
If the lens makes you say WOW, or if you think EVERYONE should read it, or if you think the lens is really creative, or if you publish a lens you want the whole world to see; NOMINATE IT!
You’ll know it when you see it!
And when you do see it, please take a moment to send it to purplestar@squidoo.com
Purple Stars Awarded Week Ending 12/31/2009
Dec 30th
Don’t get confused. It’s not Friday. It’s just another early Purple Post!
Next week, (NEXT YEAR!!!) things will be back on schedule!
And now, here are the last Purple Stars that will be awarded in 2009.
- My Journey with Aspergers
- 2010 Year of the Tiger
- Reverse the Signs of Aging with Facial Exercises
- Paperless Way of Life Made Simple
- Laughter Heals the Soul
- The Victory Garden
- Winter Olympics Vancouver 2010
- Top 10 Blu-ray Movies for the Best Picture and Sound Quality
- Top Anime List
- New Year’s Eve: The Coolest Birthday Ever
- New Years Party Supplies
- Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
- Blue Kitchen Appliances and Accessories
- Abuse in Childhood
- 7-Up Cake Recipes
- Lord Sesshomaru Costume
- Mocktails
- My Top 10 Flowers/Plants
- Ten Things your Cat Would Like You to Know
- Valentines Day Coffee Mugs
Wishing you and yours all the best this coming new year has to offer!
Can’t wait to see the great lenses you make in 2010!
And please keep those great Giant Squid Purple Star lens nominations coming to: purplestar@squidoo.com
Purple Stars Awarded Week Ending 12/11/2009
Dec 11th
Here is a list of all the Squidoo.com lenses that were awarded Purple Stars during the week ending 12/11/2009.
- Get Started with a Home Composting Bin
- Dutch village: My Favorite Summer Destination
- B is for Beets
- Greek Moussaka Recipe
- Polar Bear Floating on Iceberg in 1885
- The Fick Fossil and History Museum in Kansas
- Green Cleaning Formulas
- My Vet Tech Training
- Basic Kite Making: How to make a pyramid kite
- The Lost Art of Conversation
- The Alice’s Restaurant Massacree by Arlo Guthrie
- Christmas Plants and Flowers
- Who layed THAT egg?
- Pink Pickled Eggs Recipe
- The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
- Christmas Cookie Exchange Tips
- Creme Brulee Recipe
- The World of Anne of Green Gables
- How to be a Mentor (my experience)
- Space? Space Shuttle? Space Station? Space Science!
Purple Stars are a just-for-Giants perk. New Giants are inducted quarterly. The next deadline is December 31st. Are you ready? Don’t forget to apply! Send the link to your bio page to: giants@squidoo.com
Getting a Purple Star on your lens results in a one time lensrank boost equivalent to several angel blessings.
Learn more by visiting: The Purple Star Program
And keep those Purple Star nominations coming! purplestar@squidoo.com
Purple Stars Awarded Week Ending 12/4/2009
Dec 4th
Here are the lenses that were awarded Purple Stars during the week ending 12/4/2009.
Enjoy!
- A Dog is for Life
- Greekgeek’s Squidoo Tips: how to get your lens found
- Make Cards on a Budget
- Teaching Children About Germs
- Lobsters of the Sea
- How to Make Balloon Decorations
- Our Earth’s Satellite, the moon
- Leaf Rubbing
- Commonly Overused Words and Phrases
- Candy Canes for Christmas
- Top 10 Things to do in Amsterdam
- What if we Forgot About Making Money Online for One Week
- The Earth Charter and You
- Autism 101: What is Autism?
- A Distinguished Visitor of the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower
- Climategate: Global Warming Fraud
- Homemade Stuffing Recipe
- Rude, Funny, and Animal Themed Doormats
- Free Ebay Seller Tutorials
- Homemade Drip Irrigation
As you probably already know, only Squidoo’s Giant Squid lensmasters are eligible to receive Purple Stars on their lenses. If you are interested in becoming a Giant Squid lensmaster (or a new member of the 100 Club) at any time in the future you should definitely think about joining us in the Giant Squid Challenge Ning.
The next deadline to become a Giant Squid Lensmaster or a new member of the 100 club is December 31, 2009. If you have already creeated 50 or 100 awesome, quality lenses that you are proud of, be sure to apply by sending us the link to your bio page.
Giant Squid applicants please send your bio link to: giants@squidoo.com
100 club applicants please send your bio link to: 100club@squidoo.com
You can learn more about Squidoo’s Purple Stars and how you can get one by visiting: The Purple Star Program!
And please DO keep those Giant Squid lens Purple Star nominations coming! Send us the link to your favorite Giant Squid lens at: purplestar@squidoo.com. 
Purple Stars Awarded Week Ending 11/20/2009
Nov 20th
Where did this week go? Doesn’t the weeks before a big holiday seem to fly by at lightning speed?
In any case, here are this week’s purple star lenses for you to take a look at. Enjoy!
- A Lazy Man’s Guide to Compost
- Is it Plagiarism?
- Edward Cullen is an Abusive, Controlling Boyfriend
- The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis by Max Shulman
- Ideas for your Farmers Market Booth or Vegetable Stand
- Cold and the Health of your Cat
- The Blizzard of ‘78
- Make Your Own Deer Fence
- The Christmas Pickle
- New FTC Guidelines Affect Affiliate Marketers and You
- How to Reuse Old CD or DVD
- Wii Games for Girls
- Tandemonimom’s Lens-O-Matic
- Forks Washington
- Housesitting and Petsitting
- Christmas on a Tight Budget
- Art Nouveau – A Beginner’s Guide
- A Christmas Tree for a Little Boy
- The Story of a Vietnam Veteran
- Welcome to my Home
And with Thanksgiving Day less than a week away here in the states, I’d like to issue a public THANK YOU to all of you who have been sending us those great Giant lens nominations for purple stars at: purplestar(at)squidoo.com.
Want to learn more about Squidoo’s Purple Stars?
Visit: The Purple Star Program
Purple Stars Awarded Week Ending 11/13/2009
Nov 13th
Here’s your weekly dose of Purple Stars!
As always these lenses appear in no particular order and each is worthy of a visit from you!
- Utilizing the Blackbox Module
- The Christmas Fair
- Who Would Drink Raw Milk?
- Eating the Placenta After Giving Birth
- Flute Accessories for Aspiring Flute Players
- My Top Ten Red Hot Chili Pepper Songs
- Greatest Sax Solo
- Fuzzy Dice
- Alfa Romeo Spider (Star of the Graduate Film)
- Quaker State Vintage Advertising
- Uncle Shlomos Pushcart at Zazzle
- My Daughter has Marfan’s Syndrome
- Holiday Tips for Special Needs Kids
- Profile of a School Shooter
- Redwall by Brian Jacques
- Historic City of York England
- Visit D-Day Beaches in Normandy
- Best Baked Macaroni and Cheese
- Crafty Christmas – Decorations, Gifts, Giftwrap and More
- Roast Chicken with some Good Friends
Want to learn more about Squidoo’s Purple Star Program? Visit The Purple Star Program lens!
And a big thank you to all of you who have been sending your Giant Squid Purple Star recommendations to: purplestar@squidoo.com, we really appreciate it!
Want to be eligible for Purple Stars? Join us at the Giant Squid Ning Community for a leg up! Whether you are going for Giant or 100 Club member on December 31st or one of our other quarterly deadlines, you’ll find all the help you need at the Giant Squid Challenge Ning.
Visit the Giant Squid Challenge Ning Lens to learn how to join us there!
Purple Stars Awarded Week Ending 10/16/2009
Oct 16th
The following is this week’s list of purpley goodness.
As always the lenses appear in no particular order and all are worthy of a look-see. Enjoy!
- The Journal of the Traveling Squid goes Hollywood
- Jack the Ripper Trail
- How to Use Twitter
- Global Warming Fact or Fiction
- Trains – Riding the Rails
- Gonna Catch a Big One
- The Ultimate Road Trip
- Deep Fried Ice Cream
- It Hurts: Losing a Pet to Cancer
- Browser Toolbar for Squidoo
- Haunted Houses in Ohio
- Making a Shoebox Diorama
- The Scariest Places on Earth
- The Kidnapping of Jaycee Lee Dugard
- Homemade Vegetable Soup
- Top Ten Sexiest Christmas Songs Ever
- Plush Dogs Realistic and Lifelike Dogs Save Lives
- How to Take Care of a Dog… the right way
- Twilight Cars
- 3D animation Studio
To learn more about Purple Stars or to see how you can get one visit: The Purple Star Program.
And don’t forget to keep those Purple Star nominations coming. Send the link to any Giant Squid lenses you find worthy of a Purple Star to: purplestar(at)squidoo.com
Purple Stars are only awarded to Giant Squid lenses. Want to be a Giant Squid? Check out our new Giant Squid Challenge Ning Community where you’ll find lots of help, fun challenges, and encouragement while you work to meet your goal.
PS: The Ning is also open to those striving to become 100 Club Members!
Purple Stars Awarded Week Ending 10/9/2009
Oct 9th
Here’s the latest batch of Purple Star Goodness.
As always, the lenses appear in no particular order and all are worthy of a visit.
Enjoy!
- Sentence Patterns
- Fashion Trends – Fall and Winter Must Haves
- Castles of England
- Gunfight at Squidoo Rocket Mum Corral
- Environmentally Friendly Halloween Lights
- Teabag Folding and Pattern Instructions
- National Chocolate Day
- Cleopatra Costumes
- Top Ten Ways to Use Tomatoes from your Garden
- Free Homeschool Resources – Fun and Educational
- It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
- Hydrangea Bushes
- Karma’s Story
- Learning the Violin as an Adult
- Everything Glee – Cast and Characters
- Simple Recipes for College Students
- Blankie’s Story
- The Complete Sherlock Holmes Collection
- Feeding the Hungry Haitian Children
- Recipes for a Candy Corn Halloween
Learn about the Purple Star program and how you can get one for your lens HERE.
Purple Stars Awarded Week Ending 9/25/2009
Sep 25th
The following is a listing of all the Purpleishiciousness that was spread during the week ending September 25, 2009.
The lenses appear in no particular order. Please visit them all to congratulate their creators.
- Do your Haunting in a Halloween Apron
- Fall Fungi – A Witches Brew
- Crazy Quilts with a Difference
- Raccoons in the Corn
- A Trip to Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
- This Halloween: You’re invited to the Party
- Kevin Skinner NEXT: America’s got Talent Live
- How to Deal with a Cyber Bully
- The Best Fall Foliage Spots in the United States
- How to Start a Publishing Company
- The Time Travelers Wife: A Book Review
- The Five Dollar Vacation
- Recipes and Cooking with Lavender
- Ronald McDonald House: Collect Pop Tabs for a Cause
- Halloween T’s and Treat Bags
- Tutankhamun’s Tomb KV62 and Treasures
- Simon Baker: Actor
- Conservative Pagans: We Exist
- Tattooing and Body Piercing Dangers
- Soda Pop Experiments
Learn all about Purple Stars and how YOU can get one at: The Purple Star Program
http://www.squidoo.com/purplestar
Purple Stars Awarded Week Ending 8/21/2009
Aug 21st
Here is a list of all the new Purple Star winning lenses for the week ending August 21,2009.
Lenses appear in no particular order. Enjoy!
Rendezvous Days at Minnesota’s Grand Portage National
Twilight Movie Themed Bedding and Bedroom Decor
Make Your Handmade Products Stand Out
Organic Flavored Agave Nectar and Diabetic Sweetener
William Shatner Sing-a-Long Page!
Meccano – One of my Favourite Toys
Candy, Cookies, Desserts and Yummy Gift Baskets
Meat-Eating Plants: Something from Science Fiction?
How To: Using the Office Bathroom
Days of the Flapper ~ The Roaring Twenties
Be sure to stop by these great lenses and congratulate the lensmasters on a job well done!
Learn more about Squidoo’s Purple Star Program by visiting the following:
