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Another Giveaway! Sparkle & Metal Jewelry

I have another fun giveaway this week!

I’d like to introduce you to a wonderful jewelry shop — Sparkle & Metal.

Sparkle & Metal is run by my new friend Natasha who specializes in creating beautiful one-of-a-kind jewelry using precious metals and natural gem stones! She makes wonderful creations! Some of my favorites are:

Natasha is giving this adorable

Tiny Heart XO Necklace

to one of YOU!

handmade fine silver tiny heart pendant inscribed with xo, oxidized, and hand polished, hanging from a sterling silver 16 inch chain. The heart hangs sideways. {$50 value}

Here’s How You Can Win:

1. Go over to Sparkle & Metal — leave a comment telling me what your favorite thing is. one entry.

2. Like Sparkle & Metal on Facebook. one entry.

3. Follow Sparkle & Metal on Twitter. one entry.

4. Blog, Tweet or mention this giveaway on Facebook. one entry each.

Thanks Natasha for a wonderful giveaway!

Good luck.

This giveaway will run through Sunday, June 27th.

XOXO

P.S.– if you’d like to enter to win A Silhouette Craft Cutter {$350 value}. Click HERE to enter.

P.P.S. — A new Silhouette craft is coming up later tonight.

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Keep Calm and Get Crafty — Necklace Giveaway!

15 Jun

I’m on my way back from visiting my sister in California, but while I’m traveling I am excited to announce a giveaway from my good friend Kristen of

Kristen’s Creations

How cute is this necklace? I am in love. I need one! Perfect for yourself or it would make such a great present for that crafty friend in your life!

Kristen makes wonderful custom jewelry. I wear her “Keep Calm and Have a Cupcake” necklace all the time!

Keep Calm
and Carry On Hand Stamped Necklace

Born in my heart necklace now available with
fancy script

Kiss The
Cook hand stamped sterling silver necklace

Every Picture Tells A Story Hand Stamped
Necklace

Here’s How To Enter to win this fabulous necklace:

1. Head over to Kristen’s Creations and see her wonderful creations. Come back over and let me know what your favorite thing is. one entry.2. Become a fan of Kristen’s Creations on Facebook – she has lots of giveaways just for her Facebook followers. one entry.3.Tweet, Facebook,Blog or mention the giveaway on your sidebar. one entry for each thing you do. Please leave a comment over here for each thing you do!

Have a Terrific Tuesday!

XOXO

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Friday Favorites ♥♥♥ — 6/11

11 Jun

Here are a few projects that I ♥♥♥ this week:

You must see this “Tiny Party” from Lindsey @ The Pleated Poppy

Chore Sticks@ Mummy Crafts

Such a festive Patriotic Garland @ Craft-o-maniac

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“Believe” Pot Makeover @ In His Grip

Megan’s Fabric Wall Art @ Brassy Apple

Dot Garland (I love garlands!) @ Vintage Creations

Fab Placemat Bags @ Creative Urges

Check out this Bird Cage table @ Nancy’s Daily Dish

Ruffles + Burlap = Awesome Bag @ It’s a Hodgepodge Life

The Summer List (I’m totally doing this) from Meg @ Whatever

Get ready for the Weekend Wrap Up Party!

It starts tonight at 10 PM (MST)

I can’t wait to see YOUR ideas!

XOXO

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More Great Ideas & Some Winners!

10 Jun

Holy cow – it’s Thursday already!

How did this happen? I am having a ball with no school – time is just flying by! Here are more wonderful ideas that were shared in the Weekend Wrap Up Party!

I am in love with these spray painted Dollar Store Trays @ Joy’s Hope

Can you believe that this mirror project is partially made out of old cereal boxes? AMAZING! @ Under the Table and Dreaming

If I had a little boy, I would totally make one of these Car Initial Shirts (there’s a pocket for toy cars on the shirt) @ Dragonfly Designs

Gorgeous Framed Burlap Sack @ Room to Inspire

Learn how to make these beautiful Ceramic-looking Flowers @ The Scrap Shoppe

I absolutely love this idea — make a Fabric Bike Bucket @ Noodlehead

How beautiful are these Beachy Dollar Store Hurricanes? @ Decor Chick

Such a cute little Tooth Fairy Pillow @ Not So Idle Hands

Learn how to make this Amazing Rope decoration @ Boogie Board Cottage

Spruce up your pots with this Anthro-inspired Pot Tutorial @ Cute As A Button

I LOVE the colors and the lids she used in this Mason Jar Lid wreath from Jessica @ Lemon Tree Creations

Turn an old chair into a Super Cool Swing @ Peppertowne

Wow – such detail in this Pottery Barn-inspired Table Runner @ Pretty ‘n Peach

Such a fun Paris Room Redo {look at that pallet} @ This is How We Roll

Make this little Rocker Tee for your little guy {with template} @ Cute as a Fox

Could this high chair be any cooler? Love this laminated fabric! @ Sew Can Do

And the winners of the lilsteinstyles 4th of July Giveaway are:

Jessica @ A Few of My favorite Things — who showed us how to curl our hair with a straightener. So helpful!

And the second winner is ————

Jami, June 5, 2010 3:00 PM
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Boutique 4th
of July Girls Red, White and Blue Ruffle Boy Beater Tank Size 12mo - 8

And don’t forget to check out lilsteinstyles for more adorable clothes and cute accessories for your kids!

A Couple more Winners! The winner of The Uppercase Living Wall Art Giveaway is: #49

Amy, May 31, 2010 2:32 PM CommentsCounter=CommentsCounter+1; document.write(CommentsCounter) 49: For the photo I would use a wedding picture, too. 🙂 If YOU would like to earn free vinyl products you can book a “Catalog Party”and Elizabeth @ Uppercase Living will work with you to set that up. And if you book a “Catalog Party” between now and July 12th, you can earn even more free items. You can also contact her about becoming a Uppercase Living consultant – it’s a great way to earn money while working primarily from home — there is also a great deal right now if you might be interested in becoming a consultant. HERE is Elizabeth’s website and you can contact her directly if you might be interested in doing that.

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And the winner of the Mrs. Fields Father’s Day Cookie Giveaway is: #113

Embellished Bayou, June 2, 2010 10:37 PM CommentsCounter=CommentsCounter+1; document.write(CommentsCounter) 113: What a yummy giveaway! I’d choose the golf caddy.

Remember to check out Mrs. Field’s blog — Mrs. Field’s Secrets for great recipes and giveaways!

Congratulations ladies – send me an email!

Another fun tutorial is coming up tomorrow!

XOXO

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More Great Ideas & Some Winners!

10 Jun

Holy cow – it’s Thursday already!

How did this happen? I am having a ball with no school – time is just flying by! Here are more wonderful ideas that were shared in the Weekend Wrap Up Party!

I am in love with these spray painted Dollar Store Trays @ Joy’s Hope

Can you believe that this mirror project is partially made out of old cereal boxes? AMAZING! @ Under the Table and Dreaming

If I had a little boy, I would totally make one of these Car Initial Shirts (there’s a pocket for toy cars on the shirt) @ Dragonfly Designs

Gorgeous Framed Burlap Sack @ Room to Inspire

Learn how to make these beautiful Ceramic-looking Flowers @ The Scrap Shoppe

I absolutely love this idea — make a Fabric Bike Bucket @ Noodlehead

How beautiful are these Beachy Dollar Store Hurricanes? @ Decor Chick

Such a cute little Tooth Fairy Pillow @ Not So Idle Hands

Learn how to make this Amazing Rope decoration @ Boogie Board Cottage

Spruce up your pots with this Anthro-inspired Pot Tutorial @ Cute As A Button

I LOVE the colors and the lids she used in this Mason Jar Lid wreath from Jessica @ Lemon Tree Creations

Turn an old chair into a Super Cool Swing @ Peppertowne

Wow – such detail in this Pottery Barn-inspired Table Runner @ Pretty ‘n Peach

Such a fun Paris Room Redo {look at that pallet} @ This is How We Roll

Make this little Rocker Tee for your little guy {with template} @ Cute as a Fox

Could this high chair be any cooler? Love this laminated fabric! @ Sew Can Do

And the winners of the lilsteinstyles 4th of July Giveaway are:

Jessica @ A Few of My favorite Things — who showed us how to curl our hair with a straightener. So helpful!

And the second winner is ————

Jami, June 5, 2010 3:00 PM
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document.write(CommentsCounter)

I left a comment on christi’s blog

And don’t forget to check out lilsteinstyles for more adorable clothes and cute accessories for your kids!

A Couple more Winners! The winner of The Uppercase Living Wall Art Giveaway is: #49

Amy, May 31, 2010 2:32 PM CommentsCounter=CommentsCounter+1; document.write(CommentsCounter) 49: For the photo I would use a wedding picture, too. 🙂 If YOU would like to earn free vinyl products you can book a “Catalog Party”and Elizabeth @ Uppercase Living will work with you to set that up. And if you book a “Catalog Party” between now and July 12th, you can earn even more free items. You can also contact her about becoming a Uppercase Living consultant – it’s a great way to earn money while working primarily from home — there is also a great deal right now if you might be interested in becoming a consultant. HERE is Elizabeth’s website and you can contact her directly if you might be interested in doing that.

And the winner of the Mrs. Fields Father’s Day Cookie Giveaway is: #113

Embellished Bayou, June 2, 2010 10:37 PM CommentsCounter=CommentsCounter+1; document.write(CommentsCounter) 113: What a yummy giveaway! I’d choose the golf caddy.

Remember to check out Mrs. Field’s blog — Mrs. Field’s Secrets for great recipes and giveaways!

Congratulations ladies – send me an email!

Another fun tutorial is coming up tomorrow!

XOXO

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Giveaway — Uppercase Living Wall Art

31 May

Happy Memorial Day!
I’m on my way back from Wenderful’s but first

I’d like to introduce you to Elizabeth from Uppercase Living!

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Advisor: Jannifer Stoddard (Boise, ID) Boise 83709

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Elizabeth is a creative girl and a consultant for Uppercase Living,

which makes decorative vinyl and home decor. Uppercase Living is having

their BIG Summer Splash Promotion that just started & runs through

Midnight (MT) of July 12th.

BUY ONE GET ONE FREE!!

And, how cool is this?

Uppercase Living can take any photo and turn it into a vinyl decorative element that can be used and reused again and again.

If YOU would like to earn free vinyl products you can book a “Catalog Party”and Elizabeth will work with you to set that up. And if you book a “Catalog Party” between now and JUly 12th, you can earn even more free items. You can also contact her about becoming a Uppercase Living consultant – it’s a great way to earn money while working primarily from home — there is also a great deal right now if you might be interested in becoming a consultant. HERE is Elizabeth’s website and you can contact her directly if you might be interested in doing that.

Elizabeth is giving away this beautiful plaque:

Here’s how you can win:

Fan Elizabeth’s shop on Facebook – you can find out about her giveaways and specials. one entry.
Go over to Elizabeth’s Uppercase Shop. Let me know what you like.
Check out the Uppercase Living Photo Expressions area. What picture would you use?
Tweet about this giveaway.
Blog about this giveaway or put it on your sidebar.
Mention this giveaway on Facebook.

Leave me a separate comment for each thing you do – thanks!

Good Luck!

This giveaway will end Friday night at midnight (MST).

XOXO

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