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Giveaway – Raspberry Ice Earrings

Posted on June 1, 2009 by crystal

Welcome to the weekly giveaway!

Is it June already? 😉

The 4th of July will be here before we know it!

I’m behind on replying to your comments. I wish I could answer every one of them, every single week, but I run out of time. Please know that all of them make me smile!!! Thanks again for stopping by often. I’m truly fortunate to have such a wonderful group of readers. 🙂

If you should ever have a question that needs a quick reply, please email me using the “Contact Us” link located on the right side of this page. I do answer emails promptly.

This week’s giveaway is a bold and flirty pair of dangle earrings – perfect for the lady who doesn’t mind a little extra attention!

These “Raspberry Ice” Earrings feature pretty Vintage Moonglow Lucite oval beads in a mouth-watering shade of raspberry! I’ve accented them with faceted Czech Glass elongated ovals and tiny silver Swarovski Crystals. Lacey silver plated bead caps add a touch of elegance.

Measurements: approximately 2-3/8″ long – including the sterling silver earwires.

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: Who is your favorite cartoon/animated character of all time?

2nd Chance:

Leave a comment answering the second weekly question: What is your favorite time of the day and why?

3rd and 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 150 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 four will count as chances in this week’s giveaway.

The Boring Stuff . . .
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 06/07/09, and the winner will be selected on or about 06/08/09.

Giveaway – “Lil Black Dress” Earrings

Posted on May 11, 2009 by crystal

Hi there 🙂

Welcome to the weekly giveaway. Last week’s comments were fabulous! I’m so inspired by all of you smart shoppers and the amazing bargains you’ve found! I also loved your honest and sometimes very amusing answers to the question on birthstones! Thanks to everyone for leaving such interesting and thoughtful comments.

This week’s giveaway is a sleek and sassy pair of leverback earrings. They’d be pretty with just about any outfit in your closet!

I’m calling them “Lil Black Dress” because I think they could be the earrings you reach for often – just like that little dress you can always count on when you need to look your best. The earrings feature three-dimensional “Daisy” beads in sterling silver, Swarovski Jet AB Crystals that flash glorious shades of blue, violet, and teal, and jet black Czech beads in a faceted teardrop shape. All metal embellishments & findings are sterling silver, including the “hammered” leverbacks.

Measurements: approximately 2″ long

Contest Rules and How 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 hobbies or interests do you spend money on?

2nd Chance:

Leave a comment answering the second weekly question: What is the one food you could never give up?

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 05/17/09, and the winner will be selected on or about 05/18/09.

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 – Plum Blossoms Earrings

Posted on March 16, 2009 by crystal

Today I’ve reached a bit of a milestone. This is my 100th post! 🙂

It’s fun that it just happened to fall on a Monday – the day I post my new weekly giveaway. Seems a good way to celebrate!

Speaking of fun, a very bright young lady named Aik recently asked if she could “interview” me for her blog. I was delighted to accept and I really enjoyed answering her thoughtful questions. If you’d like to see the interview, drop by Aik’s blog!

Now on to this week’s giveaway:

Plum Blossoms Earrings in Purple and Rose

These earrings are so sweet. The photo doesn’t capture how pretty they are in person!

I’ve used beautiful and intricate polymer clay floral beads, which were created by the very talented Cheryl Harris.

The polymer clay beads are embellished with gorgeous 3-dimensional flowers and leaves in fabulous shades of plum purple, rose pink, and lavender!

For accents, I’ve added sparkling Swarovski amethyst aurora borealis crystal beads; and all metal components and findings are sterling silver!

Measurements: 1-5/8″ long (including the sterling silver earwires).

Contest Rules and How To Enter

You have up to 3 chances to win. . .

1. Leave a comment that answers the question: What makes you laugh? That will give you one chance to win.

2. For a second chance to win, leave a comment that answers the question: How do you think being a ten-year-old today is different from when you were ten years old.

3. For a third chance to win, leave a comment on another 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, 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 03/22/09, and the winner will be selected on or about 03/23/09.

Thanks for participating and Good Luck to all! 🙂

Giveaway – Blue Jeans Pendant

Posted on March 2, 2009 by crystal

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Hi there 🙂

Welcome to week 17 of my weekly giveaways!

Every Monday I have a new contest and an item of jewelry is the giveaway.

If you are here for the first time, it’s very nice to meet you!

If you are one of my treasured regular readers – let me say again, “Thank you! You are the best!”

Be sure to either subscribe to this blog, or bookmark it, so you can easily check back every week for the latest giveaway and never miss any of the fun!!!

This week’s giveaway is a sterling silver and sodalite pendant.

A pretty blue cabochon stone is the focal point, and it’s set in a sleek sterling silver setting that features graceful swirls and scrolls.

Sodalite is a wonderful “denim blue” color with a white matrix.

This piece has a generous bail so it should fit on most chains or cords in your collection.

Measurements: Approximately 1-3/4” from top to bottom, including the bail.

Contest Rules and How To Enter

You have up to 4 chances to win. . .

1. Leave a comment that answers the question: What was the first job you ever had that actually paid you money! That will give you one chance to win.

2. For a second chance to win, leave a second comment that describes your favorite breakfast (maybe one you would have on a weekend morning, or at a restaurant!).

3. For a third chance to win, leave a comment that answers the question: Have you ever made jewelry, and if so what type of jewelry did you make? If you have not made any, would you like to learn how to make it?

4. For a fourth chance to win, leave a comment on any other post in the entire blog. You can use the “categories” on the right sidebar to help you select a post.

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 03/08/09, and the winner will be selected on or about 03/09/09.

Thanks for participating and Good Luck to all! 🙂