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Giveaway – Royal Harlequin Earrings

Posted on January 26, 2009 by crystal

Hi everyone!

Welcome to week twelve of the Monday Giveaways.

This week I’d like to introduce a new element to the weekly contest questions!

We’ll have 2 regular questions – as usual – but for the third chance to win, I’m requesting one of your favorite recipes! Although I did ask for a recipe once before, in the early days of the blog, today I have a new idea for something fun to do with them! If you look to the right of this page, you’ll see a little “recipe box”. I would love to fill it with your favorites, so that everyone can view and enjoy them!

Don’t worry! I won’t be looking for new recipes each week. But, every now and then, one of the weekly giveaway questions might be a recipe request. I think it will be fun for all of us to have this new source for meal suggestions – especially for those days when we’re just “fresh out of ideas”!! 🙂

This week’s giveaway is a beautiful pair of lampwork earrings!

They feature gorgeous artisan-crafted lampwork beads with swirls of sapphire blue, aqua green, and twinkling strands of gold aventurine – which are hard to see in the photo but are so pretty and add a very delicate sparkle!

The lampwork beads are accented with Swarovski crystals in sapphire blue. All of the metal embellishments are gold vermeil or 14 kt. gold-filled.

For pierced ears, the earrings measure 1-3/8 inches in length including the 14 kt. Gold-filled earwires.

Contest Rules and How To Enter:

1. Leave a comment that answers the question: Do you carry anything with you for good luck? That will give you one chance to win.

2. For a second chance to win, leave a second comment that answers the question: What job would you have if you could have any one you wanted?

3. For a third chance to win, leave a comment with a recipe you like to make. For example: It can be something quick and easy (We all love those!). Or it can be more time-consuming if you think it’s really worth the extra time. Or maybe you have a favorite “family recipe” to share!

**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 added to this post after the completion of the contest and the winner will be notified by email. The prize will be sent 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 10:00 p.m. EST on 02/01/09, and the winner will be selected on or about 02/02/09.

Thanks for participating and Good Luck to all!

The contest is closed.

The winner is Shelley K. Congratulations Shelley! Please check your email. I will be contacting you for your shipping address.

Giveaway – Woodland Fantasy Necklace

Posted on January 12, 2009 by crystal

This pretty handcrafted necklace features a colorful lampwork glass pendant.

The teardrop-shaped pendant has a copper-colored background that’s highlighted with swirling shades of blue, lavender purple, green, gold, and cream.

The pendant is suspended from a necklace of lavender metallic seed beads and sparkling Swarovski crystals in both lavender and amethyst.

Measurements:

The Necklace measures 17″ in length, and has a sterling silver clasp.

The Lampwork “Teardrop” Pendant measures 1-3/8″ from top to bottom.

Contest Rules and How To Enter

1. Leave a comment that mentions your pet peeve. For example mine is: I’m leaving a store and because I see someone else behind me, I pause in the doorway and hold the door open. I assume that this person will then reach out to put his or her hand on the door so I can let go and be on my way. But instead (and it seems to be happening a lot lately!) people just breeze by me without a word – as if I were their own personal door-holder! That bugs me!
Describe what bugs you 😉 and that will give you one chance to win.

2. For a second chance to win, leave a second comment that answers the question: When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper; put it in an envelope; put a stamp on it and mailed it?

3. For a third chance to win, leave a comment describing the last time you dressed fancy . . . What did you wear and what was the occasion?

**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 added to this post after the completion of the contest and the winner will be notified by email. The prize will be sent 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 10:00 p.m. EST on 01/18/09, and the winner will be selected on or about 01/19/09.

Thanks for participating and Good Luck to all!

The contest is closed.

The winner is Amandasue. Congratulations Amandasue! Please check your email. I will be contacting you for your shipping address.

Giveaway – Emerald Seas Pendant

Posted on January 5, 2009 by crystal

In appreciation of all of the wonderful comments that you are leaving here on the blog, I’m going to continue the “giveaways”! 🙂

Here’s a beautiful pendant which features an artisan-crafted lampwork glass bead as its focal point.

The bead has glass ribbons of emerald green and royal ocean blue swirling through its center, and it’s encased in clear glass – to add a touch of glossy shine!

The pendant is accented with emerald-colored Swarovski crystals and gorgeous sterling Bali bead caps. All of the metal components are sterling silver ! The bail is a generous size and should fit on most of the chains that you own. Or maybe you have a black cord, or you’ll buy a piece of satin ribbon and wear it high on the neck for a look that is trés chic!

Contest Rules and How To Enter

1. Leave a comment that describes what you would call a “perfect day”. That will give you one chance to win.

2. For a second chance to win, leave a second comment with a “saying” that you use a lot, or maybe one that you heard often as a child. For example: “If life gives you lemons, make lemonade!”

3. For a third chance to win, leave a comment that describes your favorite snack!

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 added to this post after the completion of the contest and 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 10:00 p.m. EST on 01/11/09, and the winner will be selected on or about 01/12/09.

Thanks for participating and Good Luck to all! 🙂

The contest is closed.

The winner is Jenna. Congratulations Jenna! Please check your email. I will be contacting you for your shipping address.

Giveaway – Rainbow Fire Earrings

Posted on December 29, 2008 by crystal

This week’s giveaway is a beautiful pair of earrings which were created with artisan-crafted borosilicate lampwork glass beads.

They feature a rainbow of fiery colors in swirls of cobalt blue, fuchsia, golden amber, red, and hints of green. The beads are encased in clear glass for reflective sparkle and shine!

Swarovski Cobalt Crystals and gorgeous Bali gold vermeil beads accent the earrings.

All findings are 14k gold-filled including the earwires.

The earrings measure approximately 1-5/8” in overall length .

Contest Rules and How To Enter

1. Leave a comment answering this question: If you could have dinner with any celebrity past or present, who would it be? That will give you one chance to win.

2. For a second chance to win, leave a second comment describing something you do when you feel like spoiling yourself a little! (All of us should spoil ourselves a little now and then!)

3. For a third chance to win, leave a comment on any other post in the entire blog except this one. Take a peek at the “categories” on the right sidebar for older posts.

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 added to this post after the completion of the contest and 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 10:00 p.m. EST on 1/4/09, and the winner will be selected on or about 1/5/09.

Thanks for participating and Good Luck to all! 🙂

Contest is closed. The winner is Lo!
Congratulations, Lo. Please check your email. I’ll be contacting you for a shipping address.

Giveaway! ‘Midnight Galaxy’ Pendant

Posted on December 8, 2008 by crystal

This week’s giveaway is a beautiful pendant that features an artisan-crafted lampwork glass bead as its focal point.

The bead has celestial streaks of deep midnight blue and swirling shades of turquoise. It’s accented with sapphire-colored Swarovski crystals. All of the metal components are sterling silver including the gorgeous beadcaps!

'Midnight Galaxy' Pendant

The generously-sized bail should easily fit on most of the chains that you own. Or maybe you have a black cord, or you’ll buy a piece of satin ribbon and wear it high on the neck for a look that is trés chic!

Perfect for a holiday gift . . . or maybe you’ll keep it for yourself? 😉

Contest Rules and How To Enter

1. Leave a comment that describes your hobby or what you like to do for fun – when you have a little free time? That will give you one chance to win.

2. For a second chance to win, leave a second comment describing things you like to collect – for example – books, teddy bears, post cards, ornaments, etc.

3. For a third chance to win, leave a comment that mentions your favorite singer or favorite type of music.

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 added to this post after the completion of the contest and 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 10:00 p.m. EST on 12/14/08, and the winner will be selected on or about 12/15/08.

Thanks for participating and Good Luck to all! 🙂

The contest is closed.

The winner is Tiff. Congratulations Tiff! Please check your email. I will be contacting you for your shipping address.