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Giveaway {Valentine's Day Heart Earrings} SweetSilver Jewelry

2012-01-25T00:57:00.000-06:00

{You can win!}

Valentine's Day Heart Earrings

from . . .

SweetSilver Jewelry
sweetsilverjewelry.etsy.com

One winner will receive this delightful pair of earrings!

From the words of the shop owner:
"Sweet little heart dangle earrings, perfect for Valentines Day and everyday. I created these specifically for this giveaway and listed them in my shop as a made to order item, for $37.00. These earrings are SMALL - the entire length from the top of the ear wire to the bottom of the rectangle is 1-3/16ths (or 3 cm). Please see the photo with the earrings on my hand to get an idea of their size.

I hand sculpted these sweet little hearts and layered them on top of tiny rectangles. The heart-tags are .999 pure silver, made from precious metal clay, and they are wire wrapped to raspberry pink cherry jade beads with sterling silver wire. They hang from hand formed and hammered sterling silver ear wires. The earrings were given a patina to show off the hearts and the wire wrapping. "
— Amy, SweetSilver Jewelry

SweetSilver Jewelry
"I use fine silver metal clay, sterling silver, and gemstones to create one of a kind personalized mommy necklaces, grandma necklaces, initial pendants, and other cute, fun, and elegant necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. I also love working with customers to make custom pieces - some of the items in my shop were created based on custom requests and I liked how they turned out so much I had to make them available to everyone!"

More about me, my family, and how I began making jewelry here: etsy.com/people/SweetSilverJewelry
— Amy, shop owner

Would you like to win these earrings?

Please fill out the Rafflecopter form below to submit your entries!
Contest ends on February 1. Open to USA only.

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Giveaway {Greenleaf Pick Co., The Big Blue Bead, & Winslow Rye}

2012-01-23T00:41:00.000-06:00

Huge Giveaway!! 3 prizes for 3 winners...

$35 Gift Certificate from Greenleaf Pick Company
$25 Gift Certificate from The Big Blue Bead
$12 Gift Certificate from Winslow Rye

3 winners will WIN a prize from one of Sharin Greenleaf's shops!

Greenleaf Pick Company
"Greenleaf Pick Company is known for handcrafted guitar picks and gift items made from copper, brass and sterling. Our guitar picks are designed to be flexible and provide a clean, bright sound, yet be special, with personalizations you provide. Because our items are crafted from metal, they are made to last, unlike plastic picks. Each item is handcut, handstamped, handhammered and handsanded for a one-of-a-kind gift. Great for all occasions, our picks are often sought after for wedding, holiday, and thank you gifts. Just the thing for that musican who has everything."
— Sharin Greenleaf, shop owner

greenleafpickcompany.etsy.com

The Big Blue Bead
"The Big Blue Bead features items made from well, the big blue bead. I love that -- like people -- each pearl, stone and shell is unique and thereby makes each piece a special one-of-a-kind experience. Handcrafted bracelets, necklaces, pendants and earrings await you in my shop."
— Sharin Greenleaf, shop owner

thebigbluebead.etsy.com

Winslow Rye
"Winslow Rye is about combinations. Handhammered brass and copper, italian glass, freshwater pearls, cloisone and semi-precious stones and who knows what else. It's about being traditional is a untraditional way. It's whimsy, fun and quirkiness tied down by substance, function and responsibility, or maybe the other way around. I try to keep the fun in function. You never know what will show up here, today it's bookmarks, keyrings and wine charm sets, next year? Who knows?"
— Sharin Greenleaf, shop owner

winslowrye.etsy.com

Would you like to win one of these gift certicates?!
Such lovely prizes you could get!

The fine print: No special orders. Prize total must be used in one complete order and cannot be split between two orders. Not refundable for cash or substitution.
First class shipping is free worldwide via USPS. Priority shipping if desired, is to be paid by winner.

Please fill out the Rafflecopter form below to submit your entries!
Contest ends on January 29. Open worldwide.

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Winner of Two Heart Art giveaway

2012-01-22T17:13:00.000-06:00

Thank you to all who entered in the contest
for the Estralita Crystal Blue Earrings.

And a special thanks to Two Heart Art for the prize!

Out of all 1655 entries, the winner is...

.:. Liz T .:.

Congratulations!

I have sent you an email about your prize.

Again, thanks to everyone else who participated in the giveaway.

Don't forget to link up your Etsy things in my current Shop Hop!

Browse Two Heart Art to see what else is for sell:

Giveaway {Estralita Earrings} from Two Heart Art

2012-01-17T23:25:00.000-06:00

{You can win!}

Estralita Crystal Blue Earrings

from . . .

Two Heart Art
twoheartart.etsy.com

One winner will receive this delightful pair of earrings!

From the words of the shop owner:
"Estralita means little star, and these are STAR earrings. We sell more of these than anything else in our Etsy shop!These beads are amazing, the way they reflect light with different colors and are slightly transparent at the same time.Whenever and where ever I wear these earrings I get compliments."
— Kate, Two Heart Art

Two Heart Art
"My shop has a variety of different styles, from romantic and feminine to simple, understated elegance, to spiritual and whimsical. I try to follow the seasons so right now I have many red pieces for the holidays [Valentine's Day], and in the spring and summer months you'll find more flowers. I like working with semi-precious stones, crystal and beautiful beads of all kinds. Recently have been working with precious metal clay. I hope you check out my shop, and come back often as I am always adding new items!"
— Kate, shop owner

Would you like to win these earrings?

Please fill out the Rafflecopter form below to submit your entries!
Contest ends on January 23. Open worldwide.

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Winner of Two Bees Creations giveaway

2012-01-17T11:58:00.000-06:00

Thank you to all who entered in the contest
for the Two Bees Creations $25 GC.

And a special thanks to Briana & Bonnie for the prize!

Out of all 1906 entries, the winner is...

.:. Jan .:.
{ J4C Home }

Congratulations!

I have sent you an email about your prize.

Again, thanks to everyone else who participated in the giveaway.

Don't forget to link up your Etsy things in my current Shop Hop!

Browse Two Bees Creations to see what else is for sell:

The Shop Hop .:. January 15-31

2012-01-14T23:03:00.001-06:00

Welcome! Come on in.
It's time to browse through some of the loveliest handmade items on the internet! Do you have an online shop? You know... Etsy, Artfire, Ebay, Zibbet, etc. If so, I'd love to see your handmade items--just link up below!

This Week's Showcase:

Toy Mouse, Needle Felted Wool
Fairyfolk

20" Tiger Iron Tile Necklace
Surly Seahorse

Swarovski Teardrop Crystal Necklace
Carols Jewelry Orchard

Long Scarf / Belt - White and Red Stripes
Vintage Adoption Agency

Baby Blanket, Afghan Pink Carnation Ripple
Sheila R Harden

The Shop Hop:

P.S. Even though it says to put the "URL of your blog post" you can link up your shop in that space instead.

Giveaway {$25 Shop Credit} Two Bees Creations

2012-01-10T01:16:00.000-06:00

{You can win!}

$25.00 Gift Certificate
from . . .
Two Bees Creations
twobeescreations.etsy.com

One winner will receive $25.00 dollars' worth of shop credit!

Two Bees Creations
"The mission of Two Bees Creations is to provide beautiful, unique, hand-made bags and other treasures from mostly upcycled (and sometimes new) materials. We carry beautiful and bold purses, wristlets, clutches, wallets, and notebooks."
— Bonnie and Briana, shop owners

Are you excited about all these lovely items in the Two Bees Creations shop?

Please fill out the Rafflecopter form below to submit your entries!
Contest ends on January 17. Open for the U.S. & Canada only.

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Toast to 2012 GRAND PRIZE! Make sure to ENTER TO WIN 1 of 5 $100 Paypal or Visa Gift Cards!!!

Toast to 2012 is hosted by Sweep Tight and Just Married with Coupons and the Grand Prize is sponsored by Likeographers.com

Likeographers.com is a website where users from all over the world can enter awesome giveaways where they can win items such as gift cards and makeup by simply signing up and uploading a candid photo. Likeographers.com is dedicated to providing a place where users can upload a picture of their likes, share them with the world and win awesome prizes.

Winner of Renegade Perceptions giveaway

2012-01-09T23:19:00.000-06:00

Thank you to all who entered in the contest
for the Brass & Sterling SilverDandelion Earrings.

And a special thanks to Renegade Perceptions for the prize!

Out of all 1215 entries, the winner is...

.:. Kay M .:.
{The More The Merrier}

Congratulations!

I have sent you an email about your prize.

Again, thanks to everyone else who participated in the giveaway.

Don't forget to link up your Etsy things in my current Shop Hop!

Browse Renegade Perceptions to see what else is for sell:

'Belle Maison Et Moi' Giveaway

2012-01-09T13:50:00.000-06:00

The shop owner of Belle Maison Et Moi, Alicia, is giving away one of her necklaces on her blog. Just wanted to pop in today and tell my readers in case any of you are interested, because I know most of you enjoy handmade giveaways.

See how pretty the necklace is?

>> Enter Alicia's blog giveaway by clicking here.

Also, you may want to check out the Belle Maison Et Moi shop for other excellent jewelry pieces & decor!

Giveaway {Dandelion Earrings} Renegade Perceptions

2012-01-03T00:47:00.000-06:00

This giveaway is being promoted by Hauling & Trucking, Medical Transcription Source and Makobi Scribe..... presenting, the New Year’s Resolution Blog Carnival. Starting now, I'm looking forward to offering my readers a whole year of handmade giveaways!

{You can win!}

Brass & Sterling Silver
Dandelion Earrings
from . . .
Renegade Perceptions
renegadeperceptions.etsy.com

One winner will receive this lovely pair of earrings!

These beauties are long and elegant. They hang 3.75" including the earwires. They are very unique and possess an organic quality with their asymmetry and patina. Truly one of a kind, you can see evidence of their handmade quality with every hand cut line and textured and polished surface. Just stunning!

The little decoration at the bottom of the dandelion design is sterling silver which has been hand soldered onto the brass. The earwires are sterling silver as well. These earrings are very light and are suitable for those with sensitive ears. Valued at $28.

Renegade Perceptions
"We specialize in unique jewelry with a rustic and earthy flair. All our jewelry is hand-soldered and each line is hand cut. We strive for clean lines that contrast with planned firescale and texture to add interest. It is the type of jewelry that you can wear without a care in the world... it can be dressed up or down. We love jewelry that reminds us that the very materials we use were forged first by the earth and it is human hands that only capture the earth's beauty. Renegade Perceptions only uses eco-conscious practices in all our jewelry making. All our solutions are safe for our home and the environment!"
— Jen & Dan, shop owners

Please fill out the Rafflecopter form below to submit your entries!
Contest ends on January 10. Open for the U.S. & Canada only.

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The Shop Hop .:. January 1-14

2011-12-31T14:06:00.000-06:00

Welcome! Come on in.
It's time to browse through some of the loveliest handmade items on the internet! Do you have an online shop? You know... Etsy, Artfire, Ebay, Zibbet, etc. If so, I'd love to see your handmade items--just link up below!

This Week's Showcase:

Glass Disc Pendant Necklace
Carol's Jewelry Orchard

Embroidered Initial Necklace
The Merriweather Council

Apple Brooch Pin and Necklace Pendant
Vintage Adoptions

Hand Painted Skeleton Key Necklace
The Vintage Heart

Hat Crocheted Slouchy Rasta Moss Agate
Sheila R Harden

The Shop Hop:

1. Happy New Year 2012 Printable	2. WanWanCorner	3. Stitches In My Book
4. Apple Shadow Box	5. Japanese masking tape, paper bags, favor bags, gift bag	6. Carol's Jewelry Orchard
7. Coffe Cup Cozy	8. Wish Daisy	9. Pernie Jayne Vintage
10. Little blue whale earrings	11. samanthahartzell93@gmail.com	12. Salvador Kitti
13. Paper Masher: Custom Gift Tags, Embellishments and Vintage Ephemera	14. Peachy Pink Rose Stud Earrings	15. Rain Cloud Necklace
16. Bird in the Trees Necklace(067) - FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING	17. Seeing Is Believing	18. Nancy's Craft Nook
19. Brooke Howie	20. Baymut {handfelted with love}	21. Candy Pink Valentine Leg Ruffles
22. Shellyka	23. Finnspirations	24. Little Big Vintage Shop
25. msapple	26. SurlySeahorse	27. Renegade Perceptions
28. The Sweetest Memory	29. Cupcake Mafia West	30. Lilypad Lane Designs
31. Shoppe 3130	32. Butuza Baby Designs	33. The Turning of a Page
34. Serenity Lane Designs	35. Nest n Home	36. cheriespottery
37. Dood Designs	38. My Kid's Cuter Bowtique	39. Tracy Lizotte Studios
40. Meredith	41. amy thornton	42. Discovered Treasures
43. Hoppy Easter	44. Recycling Works!	45. Cupcake Dream
46. Art by Blakenetizen	47. ElizabethMD Jewelry	48. Fibrous
49. Riding skirt	50. Charitable Creations Jewelry	51. ByTheLakeCrochet
52. Grow Love by BatesMercantileCo.	53. Contempo Jewelry	54. Letter, Number and Picture Blocks
55. Vintage Clothes, Home Decor and More	56. Carol DeMumbrum	57. ourhometoyours
58. Ninth Street Notions Accessories & More	59. Reedmor Jewelry	60. Isobel Morrell
61. Hayley's Paper Love	62. randomcreative	63. WrappedbyDesign
64. Pia Lietoff	65. Heart sachet	66. pink Valentines pillow
67. Artisan Jewelry by Gilliauna	68. Stumbling On Sainthood	69. The Teardrop Shop
70. buligaia	71. Angela	72. SijaFelt - Soft elegance
73. Connie Haskell	74. Lay Off The Books	75. Bella Expressions
76. g	77. Bird in Hand Vintage	78. NeonSun
79. Cherie Barnes	80. Akemanartist Sea turtle	81. storybeader
82. Loving Twinklejulia	83. Sweet Child of Mine	84. CarolesArt
85. Vintage Adoption Agency	86. CrisAusten Designs	87. A Chosen Few
88. The Homespun Loft	89. Wallpaper Gift Tags

P.S. Even though it says to put the "URL of your blog post" you can link up your shop in that space instead.

Baking in blue & 'Hello' to muffins!

2011-12-19T07:54:00.000-06:00

Wayfair.com offered an opportunity for me to do a review for them. If you've heard about them before, the company used to be called CSN Stores until they changed their name a few months ago.

I'd like to share about some great products I've used from Wayfair, starting with... the Rachael Ray 2-piece "Bubble and Brown" set.

It's a great bakeware set! Made of stoneware, it feels durable and long-lasting. Rachael Ray has a cute selection of colors to choose from too!

There are 2 sizes of baking dishes. The bigger size is perfect for baking casseroles in, like the broccoli casserole I made (pictured below).

In the smaller dish, I enjoy baking a variety of foods. Two things I've tried already are rice pudding and good ol' baked mac & cheese.

Another thing I bought from Wayfair is this wonderful muffin/cupcake pan.
Check it out here: Farberware Nonstick Carbon Steel 12 Cup Muffin Pan

I've used it now both with & without pan liners, and my treats turned out perfect either way.

Mmmm... freshly baked muffins!

I'm so pleased with my purchases from Wayfair. They have all sorts of things, for not only for your kitchen, but for your entire house.
I've now purchased 4 times from Wayfair, back when they were named CSN Stores. And I'll certainly be buying from them again.

What kind of items have you previously bought from Wayfair/CSN?

Is there anything that you're thinking about buying from them soon?

Pixel Berry Pie's Shop Hop .:. December 15-31

2011-12-16T23:43:00.000-06:00

Welcome! Come on in.
It's time to browse through some of the loveliest handmade items on the internet! Do you have an online shop? You know... Etsy, Artfire, Ebay, Zibbet, etc. If so, I'd love to see your handmade items--just link up below!

This Week's Showcase:

Ceramic Christmas Ornaments
Kylie Parry Studios

Whimsical Felt Christmas Trees
Balloon Highway

Neckwarmer Scarflette (Olive, Burgundy)
Sheila Harden

Christmas Garland, Party Banner
Stichinnetka

Vintage Country Christmas Ornament
Vintage Adoptions

The Shop Hop:

1. Christmas Banner Design for your shop!	2. Scrabble Tile Pendant Music Note	3. Mrs Peterson Pottery
4. Deftly Done	5. Sunshine Ceramics	6. Monorail Studio
7. Tickled Pink	8. My Heartfelt Designs	9. Huggie's Hodgepodge
10. Glass Elements	11. Carol DeMumbrum	12. Marsha's Spot
13. Marsha's Spot on Zibbet	14. Emariecreations	15. Postmade Philly
16. Stitchin.netka	17. Peacock Tres Chic	18. Handmade JEMs
19. AtomicKatz	20. Upcycled Wreath Ornament	21. Magnolia Surprise
22. Sweet Provocateur	23. Small Idea	24. Country Mommy to 6
25. Riding Skirt	26. Vintage Adoption Agency	27. Here Kitty Kitty
28. PictureIt Creations	29. Booty Patootie Boutique	30. Oddball Art Co.
31. CarolesArt.Etsy.Com	32. rocknstones	33. Artisan Jewelry by Gilliauna
34. Art & Vintage by Blakenetizen	35. The Teardrop Shop	36. Stumbling On Sainthood
37. Grandma Debby's Vintage Closet	38. Etsy- El rincón de la pulga	39. Kellylulu
40. ElizabethMD Jewelry	41. Fibrous	42. BrynnBella Bows
43. POP embroidery by PaperOnParade	44. Cupcake Dream Parties	45. Icicles Bead Crochet Necklace by Lanmom Originals
46. Rebecca's Soap Delicatessen	47. Contempo Jewelry	48. Cate's Emporium
49. BeadedTail	50. Serenity Lane Designs	51. Charitable Creations
52. randomcreative	53. Reedmor Jewelry	54. Ninth Street Notions Accessories & More
55. Two Bees Creations	56. RetroRevivalBoutique	57. monica
58. Laura Caruso	59. Carol's Jewelry Orchard

P.S. Even though it says to put the "URL of your blog post" you can link up your shop in that space instead.

Winners of Foolish Worker Bee giveaway

2011-12-16T23:24:00.000-06:00

Thank you to all who entered in the contest
for the Dozen Cupcake Toppers.

And a special thanks to Amanda from Foolish Worker Bee for the prize!

Out of all 299 entries, the winners are...

.:. Jen M .:.

and

.:. Brittany B R .:.

Congratulations!

I have sent you an email about your prize.

Again, thanks to everyone else who participated in the giveaway.

Don't forget to link up your Etsy things in my current Shop Hop!

Winner of Jane Ann Jewelry giveaway

2011-12-16T23:14:00.000-06:00

Thank you to all who entered in the contest
for the {$25 shop credit} to Jane Ann Jewelry.

And a special thanks to Jane Ann for the prize!

Out of all 818 entries, the winner is...

.:. YulyaShenka .:.

Congratulations!

I have sent you an email about your prize.

Again, thanks to everyone else who participated in the giveaway.

Don't forget to link up your Etsy things in my current Shop Hop!

Winner of LadyBug Boutique giveaway

2011-12-16T23:00:00.002-06:00

Thank you to all who entered in the contest
for the Crocheted Panda Bear Beanie Hat.

And a special thanks to Leslie from LadyBug Boutique for the prize!

Out of all 321 entries, the winner is...

.:. Serena P .:.

Congratulations!

I have sent you an email about your prize.

Again, thanks to everyone else who participated in the giveaway.

Don't forget to link up your Etsy things in my current Shop Hop!

Browse LadyBug Boutique to see what else is for sell:

Giveaway {Crocheted Panda Bear Beanie} LadyBug Boutique

2011-12-06T22:21:00.001-06:00

{You can win!}

Crocheted Panda Hat
from . . .
LadyBug Boutique
ladybugboutique.artfire.com

Win a {cozy teen/adult-sized panda beanie} from LadyBugBoutique!

"LadyBug Boutique is your creative crochet center. You can find one of a kind funky hats and accessories. In addition to crochet, a variety of unique upcycled jewelry items are also available in a variety of colors. I love to create and there is nothing better than getting paid for what you love to do. Custom orders are not only welcome but encouraged!"
— Leslie, shop owner

This cozy panda hat is carefully hand crocheted with plush thick yarn. Inspired by a sketch by Leslie's husband, the base is a thick beanie with one of a kind ears and markings. Made for a teen or adult, it has a circumference of about 22 inches. A retail value of $27.

Please fill out the Rafflecopter form below to submit your entries!
Contest ends on December 15. Open for the U.S. only.

(can't see the form to fill out above? just leave a comment below with your name & email and you'll be entered)

Browse LadyBug Boutique to see what else is for sell:

Enter my other handmade giveaways!

$25 to Jane Ann Jewelry 12/15

A dozen Cupcake Toppers of your choice 12/15

Giveaway {$25 shop credit} to Jane Ann Jewelry

2011-12-06T22:20:00.002-06:00

{You can win!}

$25 of Shop Credit
to . . .
Jane Ann Jewelry
janeannjewelry.etsy.com

Win a gift certificate to Jane Ann Jewelry!

You'll be able to put your shop credit towards any of these lovely jewelry pieces! (including sale items)

"Jane Ann Jewelry is all about tiny, simple, and affordable. All of my pieces are great for everyday wear and perfect for layering. I am passionate about social justice, and in particular, to see the end of slavery and human trafficking. A portion of all proceeds go to a non-profit organization for the awareness and abolishment of human trafficking. All items are handmade at the time of order. As I am crafting each piece, I pray blessings over the person and that each piece would show them they are uniquely created and deeply loved by God."
— Jane Ann, shop owner

This would make a lovely Christmas gift, no?

Please fill out the Rafflecopter form below to submit your entries!
Contest ends on December 15. Open for Worldwide entrants.

(can't see the form to fill out above? just leave a comment below with your name & email and you'll be entered)

Enter my other handmade giveaways!

Crocheted Panda Beanie Hat 12/15

A dozen Cupcake Toppers of your choice 12/15

Giveaway {Cupcake Toppers} from Foolish Worker Bee

2011-12-06T22:19:00.003-06:00

{You can win!}

12 Cupcake Toppers
from . . .
Foolish Worker Bee
foolishworkerbee.etsy.com

Win a whole set of cupcake toppers!

TWO winners will receive their choice of 12 cupcake toppers! Approximately $10 for each set.

"I got the idea for my shop from my uncanny obsession with paper and cupcakes. I figured, why not put those two addictions together and create cupcake toppers! After searching endlessly for decorations for my own wedding and my daughters first AND second birthday I decided to start making my own. This all lead to making an Etsy account to help others find exactly what they were searching for. I offer almost all of my items to be customized to the customers liking."
— Amanda, shop owner

Thinking about purchasing?
There is a 15% coupon discount in the Foolish Worker Bee shop announcement, so take a look!

Please fill out the Rafflecopter form below to submit your entries!
Contest ends on December 15. Open for U.S. & Canadian entrants only.

(can't see the form to fill out above? just leave a comment below with your name & email and you'll be entered)

Enter my other handmade giveaways!

Crocheted Panda Beanie Hat 12/15

$25 to Jane Ann Jewelry 12/15

Winner of Cate's Emporium giveaway

2011-12-06T11:30:00.000-06:00

Thank you to all who entered in the contest
for the Turquoise ChalcedonySilver Leaf Pendant.

And a special thanks to Cate's Emporium for the prize!

Out of all 1281 entries, the winner is...

.:. MoonRae .:.

Congratulations!

I have sent you an email about your prize.

Again, thanks to everyone else who participated in the giveaway.

Don't forget to link up your Etsy things in my current Shop Hop!

Browse Cate's Emporium to see what else is for sell:

Winner of Sammysgrammy & Needleworx giveaway

2011-12-06T10:34:00.003-06:00

Thank you to all who entered in the contest
for the Fingerless Gloves & Earrings.

And a special thanks to Rita for the prizes!
{ Sammysgrammy & Needleworx }

Out of all 540 entries, the winner is...

.:. Michelle P .:.
{ Creative Writings 101 }

Congratulations!

I have sent you an email about your prize.

Again, thanks to everyone else who participated in the giveaway.

Don't forget to link up your Etsy things in my current Shop Hop!

Browse the Sammysgrammy & Needleworx shops to see what else is for sell:

Sponsor's Facebook: Sammysgrammy
20% discount coupon available on Facebook page!!

Winners of Lemon Drop Kids & Expressive Stitches giveaway

2011-12-06T09:47:00.000-06:00

Thank you to all who entered in the contest
for the $25 gift certificates to
LemonDrop Kids & Expressive Stitches.

And a special thanks to Patti McNichols for both prizes!

Out of all 745 entries, the 2 winners are...

.:. Erin .:.
{ ohradishes }
...wins the shop credit to Expressive Stitches!

.:. Alison F .:.
{ alijdjam }
...wins the shop credit to LemonDrop Kids!

Congratulations!

I have sent you both an email about your prize.

Again, thanks to everyone else who participated in the giveaway.

Don't forget to link up your Etsy things in my current Shop Hop!

Browse Lemon Drop Kids & Expressive Stitches to see what else is for sell:

Need a Christmas design for your Etsy shop?

2011-12-05T23:53:00.002-06:00

If you need to grab a new Christmas design for your shop, whether it's Artfire, Etsy, or Zibbet, I have what you need! These banners come in the 760x100 size.

Here is my Christmas Swirls Design... A complete set with a banner, avatars, plus 3 bonus images!

And here is my Primitive Country Christmas design...
Choose between either of these sets! Stockings, or gifts?

If you're interested in purchasing a new shop graphics, come by my shop and we can work something out.

Winner of CarolesArt giveaway

2011-12-05T10:29:00.001-06:00

Thank you to all who entered in the contest
for the Copper & Silver Earrings.

And a special thanks to CarolesArt for the prize!

Out of all 915 entries, the winner is...

.:. Gibberish .:.
{ Julie }

Congratulations!

I have sent you an email about your prize.

Again, thanks to everyone else who participated in the giveaway.

Don't forget to link up your Etsy things in my current Shop Hop!

Browse CarolesArt to see what else is for sell:

Pixel Berry Pie's Shop Hop .:. December 1-14

2011-11-30T12:06:00.000-06:00

Welcome! Come on in.
It's time to browse through some of the loveliest handmade items on the internet! Do you have an online shop? You know... Etsy, Artfire, Ebay, Zibbet, etc. If so, I'd love to see your handmade items--just link up below!

This Week's Showcase:

Joy to the World - 100% Cotton Embroidery Pattern
Clementine Pattern Co.

Peppermint Necklace for Christmas
Shy Siren

Pony Hat and Cocoon, baby photo prop
Fun Funky Fibers

Music Note Brooch - Vintage Gold Tone Pin
The Antique and Vintage Wares Adoption Agency

Spiral of Words Tea Towel
Xenotees

The Shop Hop:

Etsy, Artfire, eBay, & Zibbet listings are welcome to link up below for quick advertisement---or wherever else that you sell your handmade products!

(Just click the blue button below to add your link. Type your SHOP NAME in the box that says "name".)

1. Pixel Berry Pie Designs	2. raceytay.etsy.com	3. Cotton Berry Fabrics
4. Farmhouse Quilts Heart Pincushion - Mini Pillow	5. READ Word Art (for the bookworm)	6. cell phone decal sticker------camera Leica M8
7. Old Faithful Vintage	8. Feather Headband- Teal-Blue Silk	9. ATERGcrochet
10. Vintage Fabric Necklace Beaded Jewlery	11. CarolesArt	12. Specialty Large Gift Tags
13. Stumbling On Sainthood	14. Artisan Jewelry by Gilliauna	15. Oddball Art Co.
16. The Big Blue Bead	17. Winslow Rye	18. Allonzee
19. Greenleaf Pick Company	20. Small Idea	21. El rincon de la Pulga
22. Charitable Creations	23. Kellylulu	24. ourhometoyours
25. Vintage Adoption Agency	26. Cupcake Dream	27. Andralynn Creative Designs
28. Macrame at ChironCreations - Etsy	29. BrynnBella Bows	30. Ninth Street Notions
31. Reedmor Jewelry	32. Emariecreations	33. Pleasant Places
34. RetroRevivalBoutique	35. Mineral Love cosmetics	36. Shhh..I felt it too
37. Serenity Lane Designs	38. Two Bees Creations	39. Grape and Cream Kaftan
40. MyOliviaJewelry	41. Coffee Cup Cozy	42. Large Gift Tags
43. randomcreative	44. Jewelry by Charisma	45. Dragonfly Girl Vintage
46. Contempo Jewelry	47. Carol's Jewelry Orchard	48. Belle Maison Et Moi
49. Art By Blakenetizen	50. Grandma Debby's Closet	51. Huggie's Hodgepodge
52. Artesenias

P.S. Even though it says to put the "URL of your blog post" you can link up your shop in that space instead... after all, this is about promoting our products!

Giveaway {Fingerless Gloves & Earrings} from Sammysgrammy

2011-11-29T00:06:00.001-06:00

{THE PRIZES}

Turquoise Blossom Earrings
from
sammysgrammy
www.sammysgrammy.etsy.com

. . . AND . . .

Fingerless Gloves
from
needleworx
www.needleworx.etsy.com

Win a pair of fingerless gloves AND a pair blossoming earrings.
1 winner will receive both prizes from Rita's shops!

Prize #1: Win a pair of Blossoming Earrings
sammysgrammy.etsy.com

"Sammysgrammy" is the shop where Rita repurposes vintage linens into a new hairloom treasure. This shop rescues vintage with all its cherished history to share with you today.

You can win!
Lever back pierced earrings: turquoise blossom, bud and green leaf ($18.00)

Prize #2: Win a pair of Fingerless Gloves
needleworx.etsy.com

In Rita's "Needleworx" shop, she features accessories for women and babies which she has handknitted, crocheted or sewn. A little re-purposing goes on there too, like felt reused wool sweaters, upcycle burlap coffee sacks, and more.

You can win!
9" long, hand crocheted, sparkley black fingerless gloves (gauntlets) one size ($20.00)

Please fill out the Rafflecopter form below to submit your entries!
Contest ends on December 6. Open for the U.S. & Canada only.

(can't see the form to fill out above? just leave a comment below with your name & email and you'll be entered)

Sponsor's Facebook: Sammysgrammy
20% discount coupon available on Facebook page!!

Browse the Sammysgrammy & Needleworx shops to see what else is for sell:

One Stop Christmas Hop:

Enter my other handmade giveaways!

CarolesArt {Hammered Copper & Silver Earrings} 12/3

Lemon Drop Kids & Expressive Stitches {$25 Gift Cards} 2 winners! 12/5

Cate's Emporium {Chalcedony Gemstone Necklace} 12/6

Giveaway {Chalcedony Gemstone Necklace} from Cate's Emporium

2011-11-28T00:00:00.000-06:00

Welcome to my giveaway! This hop is hosted by Tales From the Nursery, Formula Mom, and Mama on a Green Misson.

{THE PRIZE}

Turquoise Chalcedony
Silver Leaf Pendant
from . . .
Cate's Emporium
catesemporium.etsy.com

Win a {chalcedony gemstone briolette pendant} from Cate's Emporium!

"I find myself being drawn to Victorian and vintage inspired designs. I really like the floral and filigree type elements. Steampunk is also fascinating. So the materials I enjoy working with encompass these as well as sparkling things and pearls. I also enjoy other art mediums, such as painting, scrapbooking, and also photography."
— Catherine, shop owner

A brilliant turquoise Chalcedony gemstone onion briolette at a generous 12mm is the focus for this pretty leaf pendant. The briolette is wire wrapped in oxidized sterling silver wire and then hand rubbed for a nice vintage feel. So pretty paired with the laser cut, silver plated leaf, accented with a Swarovski hotfix crystal in the same pretty turquoise shade. Dangles elegantly from a 17 inch, quality, gunmetal finish ball chain.

Please fill out the Rafflecopter form below to submit your entries!
Contest ends on December 6. Open for the U.S. only.

(can't see the form to fill out above? just leave a comment below with your name & email and you'll be entered)

Browse Cate's Emporium to see what else is for sell:

Coupon code alert!
Use the code SPECIAL15
to get a 15% discount for most items at
Cate's Emporium

Enter my other handmade giveaways!

CarolesArt {Hammered Copper & Silver Earrings} 12/3

Lemon Drop Kids & Expressive Stitches {$25 Gift Cards} 2 winners! 12/5

Giveaway {$25 to Lemon Drop Kids & Expressive Stitches} 2 winners!

2011-11-27T01:21:00.003-06:00

{THE PRIZES}

$25 to
Lemon Drop Kids
www.lemondropkids.etsy.com

. . . AND . . .

$25 to
Expressive Stitches
www.expressivestitches.etsy.com

Win $25 of shop credit to each of Patti McNichols' shops!
A winner from each shop!

Prize #1: Win a $25 gift certificate to LemonDropKids.etsy.com

"LemonDrop Kids is a shop for kids ages birth to 5. I love to crochet, and I love to sew, and you will find items from both crafts featured in my shop. I started crocheting hats and scarves and headbands for a special little girl in my life, and that inspired me to open my kids' shop. Currently I have sewn sun hats for boys and girls, crocheted headbands, tooth fairy pillows for boys and girls, and baby sleeping signs. Also, I take custom orders for christening gowns made from the mother's wedding gown. In the future I plan on adding embroidered kids towels, aprons, and more crocheted items."

— Patti McNichols, shop owner —

Prize #2: Win a $25 gift certificate to ExpressiveStitches.etsy.com

"I started Expressive Stitches to help with the family finances when I lost my job several years ago. I had started an alteration business from home at the same time, but knew from past experience that November through March would be slow. So I started sewing aprons in in very cool colors and prints. I sold my first apron on my very first day selling on Etsy. Aprons lead the way, but purses and crocheted hats and scarves soon followed. I love creating useful, functional items out of colorful fabrics and yarns, and I love to contrast textures and prints. Currently I have regular and plus size aprons, crocheted hats and scarves, sewn string backpacks, chiffon scarves, and wristlet wallets."

— Patti McNichols, shop owner —

Please fill out the Rafflecopter form below to submit your entries!
Contest ends on December 5. Open for the U.S. & Canada only.

(can't see the form to fill out above? just leave a comment below with your name & email and you'll be entered)

Sponsor's Twitter: @PattiExStitches
Sponsor's Facebook: LemonDrop Kids & Expressive Stitches

Browse Lemon Drop Kids & Expressive Stitches to see what else is for sell:

Enter my other handmade giveaways!

CarolesArt {Hammered Copper & Silver Earrings} 12/3

Cate's Emporium {Chalcedony Gemstone Necklace} 12/6

Giveaway {Copper & Silver Earrings} from CarolesArt

2011-11-27T01:13:00.000-06:00

{THE PRIZE}

Copper & Silver
Earrings
from . . .
CarolesArt
carolesart.etsy.com

Win a pair of {hammered copper earrings trimmed with silver} from CarolesArt!

— about the prize —

"These are my very favorite earrings that I originally designed for myself. I have had many requests for them, so here they are! These beautiful designer, hammered copper rings, joined with silver jump rings will bring a smile to your face when you wear them. Because I have combined the two colors of metal, they go with almost anything! And....they are very light weight....only 1/4 of an ounce each. They are 2" long from the top jump ring to the bottom ring. Of course, I always file the ends of the ear wires so that they are easy on your ears!"

— Carole, shop owner —
CarolesArt.etsy.com

— meet the shop owner —

"CarolesArt specializes in jewelry made with unusual semi-precious gemstones, most of which I cut, polish, drill and finish myself, and chains, most of which, I design and make as well. The focus on all my pieces is art, designed by the earth in the way of beautiful stone, and metals from the earth as well. The earth and I are definitely co-creators in my work. Almost all of my pieces are one-of-a-kind and very unusual. When someone wears them, there will always be comments and compliments to the wearer because of their unusual nature."

— Carole, shop owner —
CarolesArt.etsy.com

Please fill out the Rafflecopter form below to submit your entries!
Contest ends on December 3. Open for the U.S. & Canada only.

(can't see the form to fill out above? just leave a comment below with your name & email and you'll be entered)

Browse CarolesArt to see what else is for sell:

Enter my other handmade giveaways!

Lemon Drop Kids & Expressive Stitches {$25 Gift Cards} 2 winners! 12/5

Cate's Emporium {Chalcedony Gemstone Necklace} 12/6

Blogger Opportunity for Diamond Candles Company

2011-11-26T23:21:00.001-06:00

Call for bloggers!
If you'd like to do a review & giveaway for Diamond Candles Company, then stop by Celebrate Women Today and fill out this form to sign yourself up! Looks like a great product... There is a ring inside of every candle. So if you're interested in this blogging campaign, make sure to check it out becase December 5 is the last day to fill out the form.

COUPON Giveaways {Rudi's GF Bakery & Stonyfield Frozen Yogurt}

2011-11-26T22:44:00.000-06:00

I have some extra coupons that I'm giving away! These coupons are for FREE full-size products that I received from 2 companies. I cannot use the coupons myself because the stores around here don't sell the products I need to buy......... so I thought that someone out there should benefit from free coupons!

{Giveaway #1 for the FB fans} *5* FREE product coupons for Rudi's Gluten-free Bakery bread! Each coupon is good for (1) FREE loaf of Rudi's GF bread: Cinnamon Raisin, Original, Multigrain. (Coupons expire on 2.28.12)

{Giveaway #2 for the FB fans} *3* FREE product coupons for Stonyfield nonfat frozen yogurt bars! Each coupon is good for (1) FREE 6-pack of their organic chocolate-dipped bars. (Coupons expire on 12.31.11)

Visit the Pixel Berry Pie Designs Facebook page to enter for either set of coupons! (I'm announcing the 2 winners on Saturday... so hurry!)

Winner of Dream Acre Designs giveaway

2011-11-26T00:08:00.001-06:00

Thank you to all who entered in my contest
for the Hand-stamped Necklace.

And a special thanks to Dawn from Dream Acre Designs for the prize!

Out of all 1,070 entries, the winner is...

.:. Shannon .:.
{ shannybakes }

Congratulations!

I have sent you an email about your prize.

Again, thanks to everyone else who participated in the giveaway.

Don't forget to link up your Etsy things in my current Shop Hop!

Giveaway {Hand-stamped Personalized Necklace} Dream Acre Designs

2011-11-21T10:19:00.000-06:00

{THE PRIZE}

Hand-stamped Personlized Necklace
from . . .
Dream Acre Designs
dreamacredesigns.etsy.com

Win this lovely necklace from Dream Acre Designs!
I am giving away a personalized sterling silver necklace--a sweet silver circle that slides freely on a snake chain. The shop owner will work out the customizing details with the winner after the giveaway is over. It sells for $28, plus shipping. >> Read more details about the item.

This is the kind of necklace you can wear with anything, anytime, your signature piece of jewelry that you even sleep in. The shop owner, Dawn, recommends it as one of her personal favorites!

— meet the shop owner —

"I create inspirational and personalized hand stamped jewelry and accessories in sterling silver, copper, bronze, brass, and aluminum. My specialty is customizing; I try to never say "no" to a customer when it comes to designing. As a result, some of my very favorite designs come from collaborations with my customers--I just love that! I try to offer a little something for everyone. My personalized lockets are very popular for weddings, anniversaries, and other special occasions. I offer memorial jewelry, animal lover jewelry, jewelry with inspirational quotes, pet tags and bridle tags, and gifts for men--and more : ) "

— Dawn —
DreamAcreDesigns.etsy.com

(the hand-stamped design is only one-sided,
the back side will look like this)

(Personalize with your choice of name.
It would make a great Christmas present!)

Please fill out the Rafflecopter form below to submit your entries!
Contest ends on November 26. Open internationally.

(can't see the form to fill out above? just leave a comment below with your name & email and you'll be entered)

Browse Dream Acre Designs to see what else is for sell:

Visit Dawn's 'Dream Acre Designs' Facebook page to receive a coupon discount when you purchase from her shop!

Ever Blessed, Ever Grateful

2011-11-21T08:23:00.000-06:00

I have a lovely new apron to use in the kitchen.

It shares a simple message: "Ever Blessed, Ever Grateful". The perfect reminder, especially with the holidays being here!

My apron came from DaySpring.com -- in fact, they have an entire Ever Blessed, Ever Grateful Collection with many other coordinating products, to use in your kitchen and dining room.

I like many things about this apron. The ties around the waist are 4 feet long on each side, so you can either tie it in back, or wrap the ties around the front for a bow. I've worn it both ways now myself and either way is pretty cute! The ties around the neck are about 22 inches on either side, and you can tie them together for a length that works best for you. The apron is fully adjustable because of the ties, and so it will fit anybody.

Make sure to notice the two pockets, for holding important things while working busily in the kitchen. And it has a cute layered edging at the bottom of the apron.

Oh, and the colors! The fabrics in the apron are brown and neutral. It looks splendid for wearing during blustery Autumn days, but also great to use all year long.

DaySpring sells the Ever Blessed, Ever Grateful Apron for $24.99 on their website--but it's on sale right for half the price!

Be sure to check out the (in)spired Deals page for more loveliness from DaySpring.

Disclosure: DaySpring gave me this apron free of charge for the purpose of an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Winner of Charitable Creations Jewelry giveaway

2011-11-21T01:26:00.001-06:00

Thank you to all who entered in my contest
for the $30 gift certificate.

And a special thanks to Charitable Creations Jewelry for the prize!

Out of all 1,400 entries, the winner is...

.:. Monica .:.
{ smallstarshines }

Congratulations!

I have sent you an email about your prize.

Again, thanks to everyone else who participated in the giveaway.

Don't forget to link up your Etsy things in my current Shop Hop!

Winner of FunFunkyFibers giveaway

2011-11-21T00:11:00.001-06:00

Thank you to all who entered in my contest
for the $25 Shop Credit to FunFunkyFibers.

And a special thanks to Sheila Harden for the prize!

Out of all 849 entries, the winner is...

.:. Lisa .:.
{ WWillows6 }

Congratulations!

I have sent you an email about your prize.

Again, thanks to everyone else who participated in the giveaway.

Don't forget to link up your Etsy things in my current Shop Hop!