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Giveaway – Violet Blossoms Pendant!

Posted on May 25, 2009 by crystal

Welcome to the weekly giveaway!

As usual, great comments last week! 🙂

I’m always surprised by the variety of answers.

There were lots of great memories with the TV shows you mentioned, and maybe we should all swap household chores – so that we could avoid the ones we dislike the most! lol

This week’s giveaway is a fun and funky pendant with shades of lavender and swirls of raspberry-pink.

The focal point is a vintage West German Glass Teardrop bead, which is accented with Swarovski crystals. The pendant is suspended from an artisan-crafted sterling silver bail that should accommodate most chains in your collection. Or perhaps you’ll wear it on a leather or satin cord!

Measurements: approximately 2-1/4″ long – including the sterling silver bail.

Contest Rules and How To Enter

This week, you will have up to four (4) chances to enter the weekly giveaway.

You can choose any or all of the following 4 ways to enter:

1st Chance:

Leave a comment answering the first weekly question: If you could go back in time, how far back would you go?

2nd Chance:

Leave a comment answering the second weekly question: When your dinner plate has a selection of different foods on it, do you usually mix all the foods together, or do you eat a little bit of each one until you are finished, or do you prefer to eat all of one type of food before moving on to eat all of the second one, etc.?

3rd Chance:

Subscribe to this blog (See the orange RSS “Subscribe” button on the right side of this page). Then leave a comment here, saying that you have subscribed! (If you are already a subscriber – you only need to leave a comment saying so 🙂 )

4th Chance:

Leave a comment on any other post on this blog. It can be left on a recent post or an old post. There are over 140 posts – take a peek at the “Categories” on the right side of the page for choices. You can leave all of your comments today, or you can come back during the week to see what’s new and leave them then.

Please note: You do NOT have to tell me that you left a “comment” on another post. The blog program shows me all of the “comments” as they come in – so I do not miss any of them! 🙂

Of course, I’d be very delighted to receive as many comments as you want to leave, but only three will count as chances in this week’s giveaway.

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 05/31/09, and the winner will be selected on or about 06/01/09.

Giveaway – “Lime Cooler” Earrings

Posted on May 4, 2009 by crystal

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Hi there, and welcome to the weekly giveaway! This may be the week you win!

The prize is a summery pair of earrings in a cool and refreshing shade of lime sherbet green. They’d be perfect for a garden party, a day by the pool, or any time you’d like to be just a little flirty! 🙂

These “Lime Cooler” Earrings feature gorgeous Vintage Lucite flat teardrop-shaped beads that have pearlized swirls on their surface – much like mother of pearl. To complement the vintage lucite, I’ve added adorable Czech flower beads, Swarovski peridot crystals and Czech glass rondelles in lime green. The earrings measure a very showy 2-1/4 inches long, including the graceful 14k gold plated earwires.

Contest Rules and How To Enter

I’ve had several requests asking me to more clearly explain the rules for entering the weekly giveaway, so I’d like to do that right here and now. Please let me know if there are more questions. I want it to be easy and fun for you to enter! 🙂

This week, you will have up to six (6) chances to enter the weekly giveaway.

You can choose any or all of the following 6 ways to enter:

1st Chance:

Leave a comment answering the first weekly question: What’s the best bargain you’ve ever found at any store, yard sale/tag sale, or thrift shop?

2nd Chance:

Leave a comment answering the second weekly question: What’s your birthstone and would you change it if you could? To what?

3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Chances:

Leave comments on any other posts on this blog. They can be left on recent posts or old posts. There are 135 posts – take a peek at the “Categories” on the right side of the page for choices. You can leave all of your comments today, or you can come back during the week to see what’s new and leave them then.

Please note: You do NOT have to tell me that you left a comment on another post. The blog program shows me all of the comments as they come in – so I do not miss any of them! 🙂

Of course, I’d be very delighted to receive as many comments as you want to leave, but no more than six will count towards this week’s giveaway.

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 05/10/09, and the winner will be selected on or about 05/11/09.

Giveaway – Origami Gift Set

Posted on April 26, 2009 by crystal

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Happy Monday and welcome to a very special edition of the weekly giveaways!

This week’s prize is a beautiful 6-Piece Origami Gift Set from paper artist, Kayo! She uses the highest quality papers and materials in her art, and her work is absolutely exquisite! (Read more about Kayo and her art here.)

The winner will receive everything you see in the photos including: 2 origami bookmarks, 2 origami greeting cards, a pair of earrings (packaged in a handmade gift box) with tiny origami paper cranes and rare vintage Swarovski crystals, and an origami “lucky star” cell phone charm!

Isn’t this set wrapped beautifully? Notice the tiny lucky stars that are sprinkled within the gift package as a bonus from Kayo!

All items are also available in Kayo’s delightful etsy shop, where she’s offering free shipping with orders of $10.00 or more through April 30th!!

Contest Rules and How To Enter

1. For your first chance to win leave a comment answering this question: If you could hire one of the following, which would it be? A maid, a cook, a hair stylist, or a chauffeur? 🙂

2. For a second chance to win, leave a second comment that answers the question: What is your favorite spice or seasoning?

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 05/03/09, and the winner will be selected on or about 05/04/09.

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 – Limon Parfait Earrings

Posted on March 29, 2009 by crystal

Welcome to the weekly giveaway!

Fingers crossed that you’ll be the winner, but even if you don’t win this time, you can always try again next week. I post new giveaways every Monday. 🙂

And whenever you’re looking for a pretty gift or maybe just want to treat yourself, please take a look in my webstore for beautiful beads and handcrafted jewelry. Click here to shop! 🙂

OK, on to this week’s giveaway!

This pretty pair of earrings remind me of a sunny day in summer!

They’re cool lemonade and refreshing key lime pie all rolled into one! The color is not quite yellow, not quite green, but that lovely lemon-lime shade, which is often referred to as “limon”.

They feature vintage Lucite beads that have a slightly twisted rectangular shape – very unique and oh so pretty! I’ve accented the Lucite beads with rare vintage Swarovski Jonquil Aurora Boralis crystals! You’ll notice tiny gold beadcaps for a finishing touch, and the 14k gold-plated earwires are beautifully made.

Measurements: Approximately 1-5/8″ in length, including the earwires

Contest Rules and How To Enter

1. For your first chance to win: How about a whimsical question? 😉
Let’s assume you are totally unattached – no partner, husband, wife, significant other, best friend, etc. Leave a comment which answers the question: Which celebrity would you run away with if he/she knocked on your door?

2. For a second chance to win, leave a second comment that answers the question: What was your least favorite subject in school?

3. For a third chance to win, leave a comment on any other post on this blog. 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 04/05/09, and the winner will be selected on or about 04/06/09.