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All’s Well That Ends Well!

Posted on April 16, 2009 by crystal

Did you ever have one of those days when you skipped breakfast and lunch and didn’t even realize it?

You know – a day when you had a million things to do and in the midst of it all, there were constant interruptions and the phone wouldn’t stop ringing?

That was Wednesday for me. By the time we finished a late dinner (I was starving by then!) all I wanted to do was put my feet up and relax.

One of the best ways I’ve found to unwind after a long day is to “play” with beads. There’s definitely something very soothing about planning and creating a pretty design!

It doesn’t have to be a big project – those are probably better for when you’re well-rested. Even if you only have an hour or two during the evening, you can easily make some smaller pieces! Of course, you can always start a larger piece if you like, and then work on it little by little whenever you have time. The point is to be sure and get your share of those creative moments – they will truly refresh your spirit!

And after the crazy busy day that I’ve just had, it seems especially nice that I have something fun to show for it! 🙂

Giveaway – “Touch of Spring” Earrings

Posted on April 6, 2009 by crystal

If it’s Monday – it must be time for a new giveaway and new questions!

Last week’s answers to “Which celebrity would you run away with…” were so much fun! Although some names were mentioned a few times, it was amazing to see the wide variety of choices, overall! Thanks everyone for playing along. 🙂

This week’s giveaway is a reflection of the signs of spring that are just starting to dot the landscape here in New England – and maybe in your neck of the woods, too! The trees are budding and soon new leaves will appear in that gorgeous springtime shade of peridot green.

These “Touch of Spring” Earrings feature delicately etched Czech Glass Leaf beads, Vintage Swarovski peridot aurora borealis crystal teardrops, and contemporary Swarovski peridot crystals. Tiny goldtone beadcaps add a finishing touch, and the pretty earwires are 14k gold plated.
Measurements: Approximately 1-7/8″ long, including the earwires.

Contest Rules and How To Enter

1. For your first chance to win: How about another whimsical question? 😉
Pretend that you are a millionaire and that you’ll be hosting a very elegant dinner party at one of the most acclaimed restaurants in the world. The fun part is that you may invite dinner guests from all periods in history! Think of people that you have always found interesting! Which authors, celebrities, historical figures, artists, politicians, clergy, singers, actors, etc. would make up your ideal guest list? Remember you can have guests from the past and the present and you may invite as many as you like – but please choose at least four!

2. For a second chance to win, leave a second comment that answers the question: What is you favourite kitchen gadget??

3. For a third chance to win, leave a comment on any other post on this blog except this one. You can do it today by looking for a post in the archives to comment on, or you can come back during the week and add a comment on any post – old or new. You will receive an extra entry each time you do so.

You can choose any one or all of the above chances to enter.

A valid email address must be given at time of entry. You must be 18 yrs. old. The name of the winner will be listed here after the completion of the contest. The winner will be notified by email. The prize will be mailed by USPS First Class Mail. If no valid email address is given at time of entry, or if winner fails to respond to email within 3 days from the time notification email has been sent, the win will be null and void and a new winner will be chosen.
All entries must be received by 9:00 p.m. EST on 04/12/09, and the winner will be selected on or about 04/13/09.

Giveaway: Flirty Fuchsia Earrings

Posted on March 22, 2009 by crystal

Welcome to the weekly giveaway!

Fingers crossed that you will win! If you are not the winner, but really had your heart set on these earrings, there’s one more pair available for purchase in my webstore. Click here to find them! 🙂

This week’s giveaway will be these fun and flirty earrings which feature baroque-shaped CZECH glass beads in a fabulous, girly girl shade of FUCHSIA pink!

Flirty Fuchsia Dangle Earrings

I’ve accented the Czech beads with sparkling SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS in both fuchsia and clear aurora borealis. All metal embellishments & findings are made of STERLING SILVER! They measure approximately 2″ long, including the sterling earwires.

Contest Rules and How To Enter

1. For your first chance to win: Leave a comment with the menu that you like to serve to guests. It doesn’t have to be a formal meal. It could be for a summer cookout or a birthday buffet or even the hors d’oeuvres you serve for a casual evening get-together. If you are naming something that’s going to make us all hungry – feel free to leave the recipe, too! 🙂

2. For a second chance to win, leave a second comment that answers the question: If you had to give up your computer and your TV, what would you do for entertainment? Which of the two would be harder to give up?

3. For a third chance to win, leave a comment on any other post on this blog.

You can choose any one or all of the above chances to enter.

A valid email address must be given at time of entry. You must be 18 yrs. old.
The name of the winner will be listed here after the completion of the contest. The winner will be notified by email. The prize will be mailed by USPS First Class Mail. If no valid email address is given at time of entry, or if winner fails to respond to email within 3 days from the time notification email has been sent, the win will be null and void and a new winner will be chosen.
All entries must be received by 9:00 p.m. EST on 03/29/09, and the winner will be selected on or about 03/30/09.

Giveaway – “Lilacs in Spring” Earrings

Posted on March 9, 2009 by crystal

Welcome to week 18 of my weekly giveaways. Thanks so much for all of the wonderful comments last week!

This week’s giveaway prize is a fun pair of earrings that’s going to help chase away those winter doldrums!

~Lilacs in Spring~

These dangle earrings feature swirling shades of lilac, violet purple, and lavender. The disc beads are made of pretty pearlized shell! Swarovski crystals are added as sparkling accents. The purple niobium earwires coordinate beautifully, don’t you think? 🙂 All other metal components are sterling silver.

Measurements: Approximately 2″ long including the niobium earwires.

Contest Rules and How To Enter

You have up to 3 chances to win . . .

1. Leave a comment that answers the question: What one talent do you wish you had that you do not have? That will give you one chance to win.

2. For a second chance to win, leave a comment that answers the question: What movie could you watch over and over again?

3. For a third chance to win, leave a comment answering: What is your favorite cookie?

You can choose any one, or all, of the above chances to enter.

A valid email address must be given at time of entry. You must be 18 yrs. old.

The name of the winner will be listed here after the completion of the contest.

The winner will be notified by email, and the prize will be mailed by USPS First Class Mail. If no valid email address is given at time of entry, or if winner fails to respond to email within 3 days from the time notification email has been sent, the win will be null and void and a new winner will be chosen. All entries must be received by 9:00 p.m. EST on 03/15/09, and the winner will be selected on or about 03/16/09.

Thanks for participating and Good Luck to all! 🙂

Giveaway – Rose Petals Earrings

Posted on February 23, 2009 by crystal

This week’s giveaway is a fun and flirty pair of dangle earrings in shimmering rose pink. The long linear style is both feminine and flattering to the face!

The vintage lucite beads have a gorgeous matte metallic sheen and a subtle texture on their surface!

Swarovski crystals in “girly-girl” rose pink serve as sparkling accents, and all findings are sterling silver, including the earwires.

The earrings measure approximately 2-1/4” from top to bottom.

Contest Rules and How To Enter

You have up to 3 chances to win . . .

1. Leave a comment that answers the question: What is your favorite magazine? That will give you one chance to win.

2. For a second chance to win, leave a second comment that suggests a topic you’d like me to write about in a future post here on the blog.

3. For a third chance to win, leave a comment that answers the question: How long do you keep cards given to you on birthdays or holidays before throwing them away? If you don’t throw them out, what do you do with them?

You can choose any one, two, or all of the above chances to enter.

A valid email address must be given at time of entry. You must be 18 yrs. old.

The name of the winner will be listed here after the completion of the contest.

The winner will be notified by email, and the prize will be mailed by USPS First Class Mail. If no valid email address is given at time of entry, or if winner fails to respond to email within 3 days from the time notification email has been sent, the win will be null and void and a new winner will be chosen. All entries must be received by 9:00 p.m. EST on 03/01/09, and the winner will be selected on or about 03/02/09.

Thanks for participating and Good Luck to all! 🙂

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