This is a family blog mostly, but it is also largely about my new-found love of jewelry making. I give a lot of the jewelry I make away to friends and family (or, honestly, keep it for myself!) but some of it I sell in my Etsy shop, Chic Made! That's where my giveaway this round will come from.
To enter yourself in the giveaway, cruise over to Chic Made and shop around a little. Then come back here and leave me some feedback about the shop or the things in it. Any kind of feedback would really help me. What's your favorite item, do you like this or dislike that, are you confused about this, do you wish there was more of something, etc. You must leave me some feedback to be entered in the giveaway. I'll close the giveaway Friday, August 1 at 2pm.
I'm giving away this bracelet and earrings set.
It's one of my favorite items on Chic Made right now (of course, I'll have to remove it from Chic Made now since I'm giving it away!). I love the simplicity of each bead being on it's own link. I love the color purple. And I hope you'll love it too!
I'd also love it if you cruised around my blog and got to know me a little better (but that's not required to enter the giveaway). I love making new bloggy friends. Let me tell you a little about myself. I'm a stay-at-home Mom in Virginia. But, honestly, I don't really stay home much. My three children and I prefer to be out and about just about every day. We go to playgroup at our church, run errands, play with friends, go to the gym - any excuse to leave the house. My children are Naomi (4), Asher (2) and Isaiah (1). The boys are just 13 months apart and give me a lot of trouble. It's a good thing they both have angel faces or they'd be in big trouble! And it's a good thing I have my perfect Naomi to help (OK, fine...she's not perfect. But I'm fond of her). My husband, Richard, is a computer programmer. (I'm rather fond of him, too.)
So go check out Chic Made, cruise the archives on the blog, pull up a chair and make yourself at home. Just don't forget to enter the giveaway before you go!
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191 comments:
You make very cute jewelry. I love the bracelet I got from you
Very, very sweet!
I have three boys - can completly relate. My mom always said it's a good thing they (puppies and boys) are cute or else we'd go crazy :)
What a fun hobby! I really love your jewelry and always enjoy new Etsy finds. My favorite item is the Summer Waves Chunky Bracelet.
Thanks for the giveaway and please stop by mine as well:
Summer Waves Chunky Bracelet
I would love to win this for my niece.
What a great bracelet! Where do you find the time!!
I'd like to see bracelets and necklaces made a bit larger.
smilingsal55[at]yahoo[dot]com
I loved the coming up roses bracelet...
this giveaway is perfect for my daughter's 13th birthday, it's her favorite color. Thanks!
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shuey6 (at) comcast (dot) net
Great giveaway! I can't wait to read more of your blog.
Your jewelry's very sweet and affordable! :) I love the Blue Faceted Pendant! Thanks.
bunnybx at gmail . com
your jewelry is really very lovely. I love the faceted amber necklace.
Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
Beautiful jewelry--my nieces would love them! I'm running a giveaway, too. Stop by if you have a chance!
http://www.andtherestishistory.com/2008/07/27/monday-giveaway-personalized-notecards/
Also, I started a list of all the Etsy sellers who are participating in the giveaway week. Stop by and add your ink!
http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=5732438
Your jewelry is so pretty!
I love the simplest pieces. One large stone on a chain, for example.
andrewandkristan(at)hotmail(dot)com
I love the scenty summer cards, what a cute idea! Thanks for the giveaway!
I love working with beads! I haven't jumped to jewelry making yet, I'm waiting for little ones to grow up and learn not to touch mommy's stuff.
I always get bummed when I find a great jewelry site, but the creator doesn't use gold. I don't wear silver at all. I'd love to see some use of gold.
I like your website a lot. The photography is especially well-done; it's easy to see your pieces and the simple background is very classy.
Thanks for a great giveaway opportunity!
This is a lovely piece! You are very creative, and I love what you wrote about your children! Adorable
Great set!
I love your A Touch of Green Earrings. Green is my favorite color and they are very pretty.
Kimberly
HunnyV "at" Optonline "dot" net
I can't believe you have 7 items on ChicMade! You've been busy! You know I love the amber necklace. I also like the Coming Up Roses and the double strand bracelets.
Cute blog and Beautiful jewerly..
Stormy5475@aol.com
I really like the chalkboard napkin rings!!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12174571
the pink bead mother/daughter necklace is great, too!
I would love this for my bff!
palmersf(at)bellsouth(dot)net
I like all the different styles that you have to offer. Very pretty.
purehrt555(AT)yahoo.com
All of the jewelry is so cute. I love it! :)
Those Scenty Summer cards are too cute! I love your site- great pictures! Thanks
Nice jewelry!
moores1456 (at) yahoo (dot) com
It's been a while since I've checked out your stuff nancy, love it! I love simple earrings, the blue ones you have, forget what they're called, I like them.
look at all your feedback, how exciting!!
Blue and White O Shell Necklace is a really cute necklace! I always like something that is a little different and that is neat. I hope the etsy stuff is going well for you. I have a friend who buys diaper soap there and am interested in how that site works myself.
I love your store! I would like to see additional photos of the jewelry on human models. :)
thanks!
urchiken at gmail dot com
I looked around your store, and I found it to be easy to navigate. You have a very nice selection!
Valerie
mgvhmassey at comcast dot net
I love your store. Your stuff looks amazing and the prices are great. I do second the idea of the person who said human models would be nice. Just as a perspective on size, etc.
I love your store, it's easy to use and I found getting around easy too! I love the mother/daughter necklace set! My daughter and I are always looking for matching "things". One day she'll out grow wanting to match her mom, so I'll go with it for as long as I can. Thanks for hosting!
I think your shop is great! Beautiful jewelry! monk5@charter.net
The jewelry is beautiful! I especially love the Blue and White Shell Bracelet!
elkmeese (at)yahoo.com
I love all of the jewelry in your etsy shop. So cute!
Kathy
You have great taste in jewelry. Also like the Scenty Summer Card Set. Isn't Etsy great!? Thanks for the giveaway. claireroach81(at)hotmail(dot)com
Mother Daughter Matching Necklaces are so cute. The only thing I would add is more blue jewelry but only because that is my favorite color but you have done a great job. katie_mmartin at yahoo dot com.
I like the Bragging Bracelet with photo. I love personalized items.
:) melanie
http://melaniescrafts.etsy.com
So pretty. I've bookmarked you on Etsy. Thanks. Visit me at www.mypreppypurse.blogspot.com
What a great giveaway - I would love to win! :)
I like the Hip Pearls jewelry and the flipflops!
I really like how you have made a lot of earring and bracelet matching sets! I always like to purchase mine as a matching set. Some of the pictures do seem to show the jewelry as really small, smaller than it really is I think. (I noticed someone said that it should be larger jewelry)
You are so talented! I couldn't make jewelry if you gave me step by step instructions and held my hand while I tried! lol. ppreacherswife at gmail dot com
What a gorgeous jewellery set - my MIL would love it!! Thanks for hosting this giveaway.
The bracelet called Coming Up Roses is terrific! cdziuba@aol.com
Those are beautiful! I also really like your hairbows.
Your jewelery is very pretty! Thank you for the giveaway!
WOW! So beautiful! I really enjoyed reading your blog. Come on over and read through mine if you would like. I'm subscribing to your feed so that I can keep up with it.
Oh...and I really do understand about being a SAHM but not really staying at home. :)
Thanks for the chance to enter such a wonderful giveaway.
I love the Chains with Dangles Bracelet! Very beautiful jewelry!
samsakara@twcny.rr.com
I love the Summer Waves Chunky Bracelet. All of your stuff is great! :)
tigerjennv(at)yahoo(dot)com
What a beautiful set, love it!
I really like your bracelets, especially the "green glass" one. They're simple, but lovely to look at.
Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
greenyak [at] yahoo [dot] com
The Hip to be Square necklace is really nice. I think your prices are really phenomenal. Cute, affordable jewelry? What could be better?
david_colleen@mei.net
The jewelry is amazing! And the cost is right up my alley! I would love to see more pendants for sale. I have my own chains and love love love pendants; so more of those would be great!
~Meredith
rosesaremyfavorite(at)hotmail(dot)com
I'm in Virginia, too!
I'm trying to come up with some constructive criticism. All the stuff in your store is very nice, but I'm not sure I'd necessarily remember your shop or bookmark it if I stumbled upon it. Maybe some bolder, more unique pieces? Something a little quirky, that you can't get elsewhere.
Beautiful jewelry! I'd love to win!
they are so pretty!
I love the Coming Up Roses bracelet; it is so unique and pretty. A great choice of colors in all your pieces.
yourstrulee at sasktel dot net
I have never made jewelry. The set is really pretty. I'm a pink girl through and through. You do very nice work.
What cute jewlery!!!!
kg88451@gmail.com
I love your blue serenity jewelry! Very beautiful! Thanks for the giveaway!
That is a lovely set! As for the kids--hang in there! :) I've got three, but a little farther apart, and there are days when I need to give myself a time out ;) I'm so glad they're learning to get along though, and I'm praying they'll be thankful for having sibs always :)
f dot chen at comcast dot net
You make some gorgeous jewelry!
kpuleski at gmail dot com
The jewelry is so adorable. I really like the chalkboard napkin rings. Great idea. :)
Oh everything was beautiful! I love that your pieces are simple and classy. My favorites are Tears on my Pillow, any of the blue and white shells collection, and the hip pearl earrings. Gorgeous!
i like the blue and white shell necklace/bracelets
Such beautiful jewelry you make. I have enjoyed cruising your blog and will visit again.
Thanks!
Your jewerly is beautiful! I love the double serenity earings! Thanks, Kristen
ryankristenwilson@msn.com
Beautiful! Beautiful! Beautiful!
dbstout[at]juno[dot]com
The Nancy bracelet is very pretty! :)
stormraven at gmail dot com
Found you from your second giveaway! :) Very beautiful!!
It's beautiful! I am just now discovering etsy shopping, and love it!
This is so pretty! I love it!
What great jewelery! I love the Mother / daughter necklace set!
Taking pictures on that stone floor that the amber necklace is on really makes it stand out.
mybabyappleseed(at)yahoo(dot)ca
The website is easy to navigate... and the BEST part to me is how AFFORDABLE your jewelry is! People jack the prices up so ridiculously high but your prices are amazing. That is so awesome!
P.S. I LOVE purple! My fave color!!!
You have beautiful jewelry and it's so reasonably priced!
The matching daughter and mother necklaces are so adorable..I would love those.
Loved your site. Will have to go back another time and look some more. I loved those blue and white shell earrings. I thought the prices were very reasonable. Thanks for the contest!
cherierj(at)yahoo(dot)com
I like simple jewelry, so my favorite on your site was the Blue Faceted Pendant. The bracelet and earring that you are giving away are absolutely beautiful. I think they would make a perfect gift for my mom.
I love the Bragging Bracelet and i love the price. great shop with greater prices.Not great as in higher as in cheap but not cheap made great prices is what i mean.
I like the blue and white shell necklace (and matching earrings!) a lot. If I could make a recommendation, some of us really like matching sets. More matching sets of necklace, bracelet, earrings would be a nice addition to your site.
Thanks!
Pictures are too dark , no true white behind them. So colors are flat. Get an Ott-light. I think I spelled it correctly. Will make a world of difference.
Good luck.
I think all of it is beautiful. I really love the Summer Waves Chunky Bracelet.
Thanks so much for the opportunity.
planetmisty at gmail dot com
CUTE etsy store. I really liked the Blue and White Shell Earrings. Also, you sound like a very busy woman! I love hearing about well-balanced moms (gives me hope for the 'great baby life-change' we're expecting in January! he, he). Thanks for the giveaway!!
Purple is my favorite color, I would love to win this great prize.
brninaz at yahoo dot com
Apart from the jewelry I really like the flip fops!!
jasonncaryn at yahoo dot com
Very nice affordable jewelry. I like the elegant amber amber necklace. Maybe you should look into nursing/teething necklaces in amber.
I love the Romance Bracelet! Your jewelry is so lovely!!
The items are from the heart, and they are so reasonable! Love the Yellow Plaid Hair Bow and the flip flops!
Beautiful jewelry. I love the matching mom & daughter one - I'd love it more if it came with TWO daughter ones. lol I'm also a SAHM of 3 kids in VA! Thanks so much, awesome giveaway!
What a lovely set!
Love the jewlery!! Count me in!
I love your jewelry, and reasonable prices too! I agree with whoever said it would be great to have mother/daughter sets w/ 2 daughters.
Great giveaway! I'm feeling lucky!! :)
those are so pretty!
Oh it's beautiful! me and my daughter could share!
Just beautiful! You are very talented. Thanks for such a great giveaway! :)
I really like the variety of jewelry available. I especially like the earrings--they're simple, yet creative pieces that will spice up any look. Prices are very reasonable for hand-made jewelry.
My fav. item was that blue and white O necklace...just my style..
I saw the post about your poor little kiddies being all bitten up. I'd swear those look like chigger bites. My daughter is really allergic to them and we just had a bad bout with them. Try some zyrtec and if it gets any worse, they might need to go see the Dr.
Angie
My fav. item was that blue and white O necklace...just my style..
I saw the post about your poor little kiddies being all bitten up. I'd swear those look like chigger bites. My daughter is really allergic to them and we just had a bad bout with them. Try some zyrtec and if it gets any worse, they might need to go see the Dr.
Angie
I love the Bragging Bracelet. You have lovely pieces and your prices are affordable. Thanks for the chance to win your great giveaway!
proudyaya04(at)yahoo(dot)com
This is my fave necklace. For only $10, I saved the link so I can buy it on payday!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13159925
she
pookielocks at yahoo dot com
http://www.shebecameabutterfly.net
I LOVE the Summer Waves Chunky Bracelet, beautiful! You have so many beautiful things!
Wow! You've made all of your pictures look really professional. I love the chunky stone pendant.
You have some great pieces...I love anything using fabric covered buttons (like your ponytail holders)!! Thank you for a great giveaway!
I'd like to see more hair bows and a pretty purple bracelet for big girls.
you make some lovely thing.
Thanks for a great giveaway
Beautiful jewelry. I make stuff myself, but love to see and wear stuff from others. I hope I win this set.
Cute jewelry -- I liked the Summer Waves Chunky bracelet the best -- would go with so much I have! Also, I liked that you took one picture with a stone/tile background rather than white -- you could try that more often maybe.
I loe your jewelry, but could you make some pendants in longer lengths for us plus size girls?
Blessings abound!
This is one I definitely want to win. Beautiful jewelry!
fivewinks at cox dot net
i really like that website it had beautiful jewelry and at such great prices! i liked the green glass bracelet-one of my favorite colors and also the pretty pink big girl one even if it's for kids
lc_intocable (at)yahoo.com
You have a lot of beautiful pieces my favoirte was probably the blue and white shells bracelet. I also wanted to let you know that I think your prices are very reasonable (possibly even a little on the low side) Thanks so much for the great giveaway! audrajjensen(at)msn(dot)com
They are beautiful! I'd like to win this for my self or for one of my sisters.
I love the jewelry!!! It is beautiful!!! I am a SAHM too of 3 little ones! My oldest is a girl as well and my two younger kids are boys...and they definitely are stinkers!!! LOL I totally hear ya on that! LOL Thanks so much for this chance! :)
Love it!!! Your children are adorable. My boys are 18 months apart so I know what you are going through. Do people ask if they are twins? I get that all the time.
kiss those little cuties, what a great shop, ty, glad i found it, putting it in my faves, really pretty things and the prices are totally do-able
What cute items. Love the cards, jewelry and napkin holders! :)
Thanks for the beautiful giveaway! :)
adashofsassitude(at)gmail.com
First of all, your shop is darling. One of the initial things I noticed is how reasonably priced everything is!! I love the summer chunky waves bracelet. You are talented. Is it just you making the items? I think I read something that made me think it was a few chic ladies. Great work!
danielle@extraordinarymommy.com
I browsed around your store and really liked the necklaces...lovely pendants!
fertawert AT yahoo DOT com
What a cool hobby! Please count me in to this generous giveaway, and good luck with your hobby.
Awww! Your kids are adorable! i have 5 boys, so I know all about trouble. lol Love your jewelry!
I too am looking to find more bloggy friends. However, we have so busy with summer that I am behind boy a couple months. I am going to add your page to mine so I can get to know you a little more thanks for the giveaway the set is beautiful.
The only suggestion I would have for your shop is to brighten the photos. They appear somewhat dark. The easiest way is to take them outside or near a sunny window. Even if there are some shadows the colors will be more true.
You do nice work. I can see why this set is a favorite. Making jewelry is something I have not tried, but the more I see it the more tempting it is to try.
I hope to get to know your blog better as time goes on.
Thank you
peggie dot loden at gmail dot com
I'm a beader also - or used to be pre-kids :) I actually did bead until recently. I just got to be to much with working and at home. I will take it up again when the kids are older.
So pretty and in my favorite color,its beautiful!! Count me in to win
I love the summer waves chunky bracelet!
cmartin0055 @ aol . com
The "Tears on my Pillow" earrings are beautiful and the name fits them perfectly!
Enter me in your giveaway, please!
I love purple, too! I also really like the chalkboard napkin rings. :)
charlotte(dot)evard(at)comcast(dot)net
You have some really nice things. Wish I had the time and talent.
Girly stuff! I'm in a house of boys, and things like this make me all giddy!
Thanks for the opportunity!
I'd love to be entered! Thanks!
In Touch With Nature Necklace is my favorite! I would love to win! Thanks!!
Email: Zagorianosg@yahoo.com
URL: justalittlescribble.blogspot.com
i like the flip flops that you made with the bows. it would be a nice draw on the eyes to check of a nice pedicure! :)
denice p
doozercries@yahoo.com
Such cute jewelry, and I love the names you chose for your children!
belinda_streak(at)hotmail(dot)com
I like your little chicks! It is kinda hard to see the jewelery... maybe use a lighter background when taking pictures?? Really pretty earrings and then I noticed the prices... wow!! I may have to do some shopping!
Thank you!!
You have beautiful jewelry! I would be honored to win!
cloudspassby78@yahoo.com
thanks for the cute set . . . i enjoyed checking out your blog too . . . i have a son named asher too! i haven't heard many other boys with that name . . . we love it! my asher is 12 though! time flies! thanks!
kristen
ryankristenwilson(at)msn(dot)com
I love the mother daughter matching necklaces. They are very beautiful and show that you take great care in creating your jewelry.
I love the The Weight of the World Necklace.
I honestly think that you should charge more , your work is beautiful.
I also like the Elegant Amber Colored Necklace.
I like that you added butterflies, and hearts.
I like stone and glass necklaces and bracelets with little added touches like that.
The Pretty Pink Big Girl Bracelet - Child is adorable.
I added you to my favorites.
Your family is beautiful and so is your jewelry. Please count me in.
Thanks,
KJ - Rockin' Southern California
The jewelry is absolutely beautiful and I would love to give this to my granddaughter. Thank you so much for this fantastic giveaway!
I love the Blue Shell earrings! I like that your jewelry is simple and attractive and reasonably priced. I'm not much for fussy jewelry, and yours isn't the least fussy. The only thing I might suggest is brightening up your photo backgrounds so that the colors of your work show up more clearly. Other than that, the shop looks nice.
And what wonderful names for your children - I really like the name Asher!
How fun. I've love to enter the contest.
I love your earrings my fave (tears on my pillow, royal purple). Thanks for the contest
Truthfully, there isn't anything in your etsy shop that I don't like. My favorite is the Serenity Pendant with Green Accent. You really have talent. Thanks!
Thank you for hosting this giveaway.
tiffanyannrosson at yahoo dot com
Wow...what a talent you have! I would love to win this set. It is simply beautiful! m_huston(at)hotmail(dot)com
Love your stuff - great variety and will look good with anything.
love the bracelet!!
thanks for the chance,
djohnson@catcrew.com
I like that you show matching pieces that are also available. My favorite is the Serenity Pendant with Green Accent. Very pretty!
This is super cute and my favorite color!!
I love the Blue and White Shell Bracelet. Your jewerly is so simple and classic, which I love. They are pieces that will be in style for generations to come. Thanks for the chance to win!
I LOVE all of your stuff. Now I know where I will be doing some Christmas shopping. I think my favorite thing is the Boutique Bow Flip-flops.
I love the purple! beautiful
Your kids are adorable!!
Anyways, I make jewelry too. I just started recently and it's really fun. I checked out the site and I love all of the glass beaded bracelets. Especially the Coming up Roses one. It's beautiful.
bbkling@gmail.com
I love your jewelry! And I know what you mean about being a SAHM, but never being at home! I've had people ask if I get bored being at home with my kids! Are you kidding??? anyways, thanks for a great giveaway!
Davina
Please check out my giveaway at www.toddlertailoring.blogspot.com
Happy to be here, first visit to your blog-but I subscribed so I will be back! My favorite item is the mother daughter necklace set with the pink beads. Deja and I would love something like that, little girls love to wear what mommy is wearing, and this is such a great idea! Plus the color, pink-well, that is the favorite color of my little girly girl... I also love the heart earrings you have, they'd be perfect for a Valentine's day!
Your kids are so cute! My daughter is in love with the Jewelry set!
Pink is the color my daughter is obsessed with. I love the
Kami Dainty Dangle earrings. Thank-you for the contest.
I love pink and this set is beautiful. Thanks for the offer!!
I too am a stay at home that is not home a whole lot!!
I really like the pink brag bracelet and the mommy daughter necklaces.
I love the summer waves chunky bracelet! Great site and lovely jewels. :) I am bookmarking you!
OH and be sure to come and visit my giveaways too.
http://weirdstuffinmydesk.com/?p=133
and
http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=738
I would say that your Etsy shop is very well laid out. The pictures of your jewelry are very clean and pretty, so it's enticing to a customer. I also like that you can click to see larger photos.
Cheril
cherilvernon@yahoo.com
I love anything purple! Very cute set!
Purple is my favorite color.
Your jewelry is beautiful. I especially like the amber colored necklace.
The blue dainty dangle earrings would have to be my fav! The colour oh my! And the clasp is great! you make beautiful pieces!I hope this is open to international entries!
Thanks,
Jenna
mountaingoats@hotmail.com
Awesome jewelry. I bookmarked you.
Very pretty!
very pretty stuff, i like the faceted amber necklace the best
I love your work! Really like your dangle earrings!
twinzmama23(@)yahoo(.)com
This set is beautiful! You are so talented!
Thanks for a wonderful giveaway and giving us a chance to win!
Very sweet jewelry! Great giveaway! Thanks for offering it!
~Tanya
the4moyers(at)msn(dot)com
Beautiful jewelery. I love them because each one is a unique piece of art.
I love your jewelry. I think it would be so fun to learn how to make jewelry. I will add that to my list of "someday" items.
Nice jewelry! I like the blue and white shell jewelry. Thanks!
I love you say that if someone wants something specific you can do that for them. Thats my small businesses are great!
ry13_2000@yahoo.com
Please enter me in the giveaway. I love pink! So cute!!
I love your jewelry. I also thought your prices were very reasonable. The Serenity Pendant with Green Accent is the piece I liked the most.
I love the Flip Flops, they are super cute. Thanks for a great giveaway.
The coming up roses bracelet is great!
I love your jewelry, I like that the pieces are simple- they are exactly my style! Thanks for the great giveaway!
I really like the Elegant Amber Colored Necklace
luckydolls123[at]verizon[dot]net
Holy-moley, roly-poly! This is amazing! Thank you!
Nice work.
Thanks for the giveaway. This is pretty in pink.
I like the Midnight Pearl Necklace.
Thanks!
carissaad at aol dot com
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